Pod Meets World

Pod Meets World reviews Night 2 of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, featuring host and two-time champion Kim Johnson.

Mackenzie Astin, son of Ricky and Patty Duke, joins the podcast to discuss his 40-year acting career, including his roles on The Facts of Life and the cult classic The Goonies.

Danielle Fishel and ballroom legend Kim Johnson Herjeczek break down the Season 35 premiere of Dancing with the Stars, discussing the new cast and the first elimination of Connor Levitt.

Paula Cole discusses her journey from a repressed student to a Grammy-winning artist, highlighting her early breakthrough joining Peter Gabriel’s tour and the creation of her album *This Fire*.

Wilfred and Sabrina review the 2020 Disney Channel movie *Upside Down Magic*, noting its heavy reliance on *Harry Potter* tropes and its status as the last DCOM to draw over a million viewers.

Pod Meets World hosts Danielle Fishel, Rad Stringer, and Wilford Dell interview Nicholas Kraft, co-founder of Chain, a company that partners with…

Wilfred and Rider review episode 3 of *Totally 90s House*, where teams renovate tiny bedrooms using 90s-inspired design choices.

The hosts discuss a road trip story where they paid for expensive parking at Niagara Falls, only to realize they could have driven further and walked for free.

Selena Hamilton discusses her journey to the *Dancing with the Stars* Next Pro finale, detailing her intense two-month training in Utah and her background in commercial dance.

Hosts Will and Sabrina recap the 1997 TV movie *Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella*, starring Brandy, Whitney Houston, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Pod Meets World hosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Wilfred challenge themselves to paint a landscape with artist Alison Lowe.

Wilfred and Rider review the HGTV show Totally 90s House, where 90s TV stars renovate homes stuck in that decade's aesthetic.

Hosts Wilfred and Ryder review Married at First Sight Season 20, expressing deep disappointment with the reunion episode’s performative drama.

Danielle Fishel and Wilmer Valderrama recap Girl Meets World Season 1, Episode 3, "Girl Meets Sneak Attack.

Danielle Fishel interviews former USC quarterback Matt Leinart, who discusses overcoming childhood strabismus and weight issues to become a Heisman winner.

Hosts Will and Sabrina recap the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock 3, praising its modernized soundtrack, improved choreography, and nostalgic return of the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato.

Val Chmerkovskiy and a co-host recap the finale of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, analyzing the top three finalists: Selena, Adele, and AJ.

Hosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Wilfred Brimley conduct a special "Boy Meets World" episode draft to select their top three favorite episodes from the series.

Wilfred and Rider review episodes 16–18 of *Married at First Sight* Season 20, analyzing couples’ dynamics during a group retreat.

Hosts Will and Ry review episodes 13–15 of *Married at First Sight* Season 20, debating binge-watching culture and comparing the show’s mature cast to *The City*.

Danielle Fishel, William Sanderson, and Wilmer Valderrama recap the *Girl Meets World* episode "Girl Meets World," discussing the show's origins and…

Ryan Cabrera joins Teen Beat to celebrate 20 years since his debut, sharing origin stories from his Y2K pop career.

Hosts Will Verdell and Sabrina Bryan recap the 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie *The Proud Family Movie*.

Val Chmerkovskiy and Danielle Polanco recap Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro semifinals, analyzing the final four contestants' performances with pro partners.

Will Friedle celebrates his 50th birthday with a lavish 1994-themed prom party, reflecting on aging, anxiety, and self-acceptance.

Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Ryder Strong celebrate launching *Pod Meets World* on Disney+ after completing their *Boy Meets World* recap series.

Patrick Renna and Danielle Fischel host Tom Guiry and Marty York on the Dugout Dads podcast to discuss their new series.

Danielle Fischel interviews Patrick Renna about *Dugout Dads*, a new short-form series starring the *The Sandlot* cast.

Hosts Will Friedle and Ryder Strong recap *Married at First Sight* Season 20, analyzing couples like Tori and Felipe, who navigate religious…

Hosts Danielle Fishel, Ryder Strong, and Will Fernell recap the *Girl Meets World* pilot, sharing personal anecdotes about family inside jokes before analyzing the episode.

Danielle Fishel interviews Anthony Michael Hall on Teen Beat, discussing his upbringing in New York and his iconic 80s roles in John Hughes films…

Hosts Will Verdell and Sabrina Bryan recap the 2004 Disney Channel Original Movie *Zenon: Z3*, the final installment of the sci-fi trilogy.

Val Chmerkovskiy joins the show to discuss his preparation for the upcoming Dancing with the Stars season, emphasizing constant practice and his roles as a teacher and performer.

Hosts Ryder Strong and Will Friedel share stories from a backpacking trip to California’s Trinity Alps, discussing hammock camping, physical exhaustion, and the joy of nature.

Will Friedle and Ryder Strong review Season 20 of Married at First Sight, analyzing couples like Devin and Caitlin, who navigate independence issues,…

Will Friedel celebrates his 50th birthday, sharing stories about Benihana traditions and his upcoming party featuring Boy Meets World cast members.

Teen Beat host Danielle Fischel interviews John Heatter, best known for his role as Napoleon Dynamite.

Will Friedle and Sabrina Bryan recap the 1961 classic *The Parent Trap*, discussing its plot, cast, and dated elements like its 129-minute runtime.

Val Chmerkovskiy and a co-host recap The Next Pro episode five, discussing the "wow moment" contemporary challenge and guest judge Daniela Karagash.

Pod Meets World hosts Danielle Fishel, Ryder Strong, and Will Friedle are joined by fans TC and Siege to discuss the final season of Boy Meets World.

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang interview Stephanie Sosa, a former *Dancing with the Stars* pro and contestant on *Next Pro*.

Hosts Will Friedle and Ryder Strong review Season 20 of Married at First Sight, analyzing the couples' early marital struggles.

Hosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong conduct a draft-style ranking of *Boy Meets World* Season 7 episodes.

Danielle Fishel hosts Salt-N-Pepa on Teen Beat, discussing their origins at Sears, breakthrough hits like "Push It," and their status as the first female rap act to win a Grammy.

Hosts Will Friedle and Sabrina Bryan recap the 2011 Disney Channel Original Movie *Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure*, starring Ashley Tisdale and Austin Butler.

Val Chmerkovskiy and a guest recap *Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro*, featuring guest judge Jenna Johnson.

In this Pod Meets World side quest from the Intuit Dome, hosts interview WWE stars Raquel Rodriguez and Maxine Dupree.

Hosts Daniel Fishel and Will Friedle interview WWE stars Ethan Page and Sol Ruka at the Intuit Dome.

Riley Pinkston discusses her experience on the Dancing with the Stars tour and her supportive relationship with sister Lindsay.

Haley Bills joins Pod Meets World to discuss her recent 97-date tour and a relaxing trip to Japan.