Pod Meets World

Pod Meets World

We're sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as they rewatch every episode of the iconic series, sharing memories, behind the scenes moments, and all the “Boy Meets World” stories a fan could ever want. Relive your first crush, first kiss, favorite moments and all the life lessons with Topanga, Eric, and Shawn.

Episodes

September 26, 2025 54 mins

She’s a dance genius and the creative mind behind some of the most incredible dance routines of the last ten years - but most importantly, she’s a DWTS legend!

Dancer and choreographer Mandy Moore joins Danielle to talk about her start in the industry, her thoughts on this season of DWTS and what she thinks our host needs to make the most of her dancing journey. 

Plus, find out what Mandy thinks ablit celebrity dan...

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There was absolutely nothing cooler in the ‘90s than slime. And the gang is sitting down with the main reason: former host of Double Dare, Marc Summers!

 

The Nickelodeon legend explains how a fateful audition led to a legendary career, while Marc and Will share a bonding moment over their time together on...

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September 24, 2025 31 mins

She survived a double elimination, but was left with a minor injury. 
For this real time release, we dive deep into what happened with Danielle’s torn hamstring and how it affected her dance in Week 2. 

And, which TGIF co-stars were in the audience, cheering on her every move? 

Will she be able to heal or is right back to the rehearsal studio tomorrow? I think you know the answer when it comes to Danielle - ...

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September 23, 2025 85 mins

Can two teens who look alike pull off the ultimate switch?

Will and Sabrina are watching Model Behavior starring Justin Timberlake and Maggie Lawson.

This film premiered in 2000 on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney.

Link to watch Model Behavior here: https://archive.org/details/model-behavior-2000

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September 22, 2025 72 mins

If you loved martial arts movies in the ‘90s, you were undoubtedly impressed by the punches and kicks of a young Ernie Reyes Jr. And now the gang is hanging out with the man himself, talking about all his iconic roles, from Red Sonja (alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger) to a movie that changed Will’s life forever, The Last Dragon. 

 

Ernie a...

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September 20, 2025 58 mins

While Danielle is tearing up the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars, Will and Rider have decided to start a completely uneducated recap journey - breaking down every spin, cha cha, and step, in hopes of becoming the dance experts they never thought they could be!


We learn all about the guys’ perspective from the live studio audience and hear an unfiltered analysis of their best friend’s debut. They also share who th...

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September 19, 2025 48 mins

You can’t talk about Dancing with the Stars without mentioning the one and only ballroom legend, Maksim Chmerkovskiy!

The former pro sits down with Danielle to discuss his thoughts on the season 34 premiere, how he’s pivoted to Vodka and what he noticed Danielle needs to work on moving forward for the show.
Plus, Maks has a bone to pick with Derek Hough and THAT compliment he gave to Week 1’s leader. It’s...

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September 18, 2025 61 mins

It’s been a minute since we opened up the ole mailbag, so get ready for some brand new As to your Qs! The gang is taking some burning, unfiltered queries, straight from our loyal listeners.  


We find out precisely how rich Boy Meets World made the hosts, and Danielle’s answer will shock you! We also learn the origins of some BMW scars and finally hear from the most important st...

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September 17, 2025 25 mins

There it was. Danielle has completed her first dance - the Tango to Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” - and she’s ready to talk about it. What was debuting in the ballroom like? Is she happy with her performance (and score)? And what can we expect moving forward?
It’s a brand new Donut in the Sky - with real time reactions from 1/2 of Team Topasha!!

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September 16, 2025 77 mins

Will Browning has a science project gone wrong... Will and Sabrina are watching "The Other Me" starring Andrew Lawrence.

This film premiere in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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September 15, 2025 64 mins

Now that Danielle and Rider have been properly introduced to the Kim Possible animated series, it’s time to call, or even beep, the ACTUAL Kim Possible. That’s right - Christy Carlson Romano has come to save Pod Meets World.


Christy shares how Kim Possible is a modernized Disney princess, while also digging into her iconic role on “Even Stevens” and her not so iconic rol...

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September 14, 2025 54 mins

Everywhere you look...there’s another Dancing with the Stars legend! And thank God, because Danielle is just hours away from Season 34 debut and open to any and all ideas!
So Full House star, and co-host of the How Rude, Tanneritos podcast, Jodie Sweetin is sitting down to chat about her time in the ballroom, including the injury that sent her straight to the hospital! 
What advice does she have for Team Topasha an...

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September 13, 2025 59 mins

There are many celebrities who can say they've been on Dancing with the Stars over the last 20 years, but only a few can say they've done it twice!
Cheetah Girls star, and co-host of the Magical Rewind podcast, Sabrina Bryan sits down with Danielle to talk about her previous, and controversial, journeys to the ballroom. Find out how it felt being crowned “2007's most shocking TV moment,” then getting a call for the o...

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September 12, 2025 39 mins

She's a two-time Mirrorball champion - and now a one-time Danielle with the Stars guest: Jenna Johnson is on the podcast!

Learn how Jenna found herself on Dancing with the Stars, fell in love in the process and now added a new family member to the cast.
Plus, just days from the premiere of Season 34, hear how a false start has affected her progress with Corey Feldman and what last minute advice she's giving Danielle. All this an...

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It’s been mentioned dozens of times on the podcast, and now it’s finally time for Danielle and Rider to meet Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable.

The gang is recapping the animated Kim Possible’s Season 1 episode “All the News” to not only experience Rider’s turn as a boneheaded jock, but also to answer the MANY questions our co-hosts have about the origin of Kim.
The gang navigates through unlim...

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September 10, 2025 29 mins

We're just days away from the premiere of Dancing with the Stars Season 34 and Danielle is ready to move! Even if her hamstring isn’t.
We find out how her rehearsals with Pasha have been going, how she's taking care of her body and which ABC sitcom star she recently fangirled over.
Plus, we find out what familiar faces will be in the audience for her ballroom debut! It’s all coming together - for a new Danielle wi...

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September 9, 2025 83 mins

We’re playing basketball! Will and Sabrina are watching “Full-Court Miracle” starring Alex D. Linz and Richard T. Jones.

This film premiered in 2003 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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September 8, 2025 56 mins

It’s Tool Time on Pod Meets World! If you’re diving into ’90s TV nostalgia, you can’t skip the legend in flannel himself: Richard Karn, a.k.a. Al Borland from Home Improvement!


Richard shares how getting a moving violation helped land a role on one of the biggest sitcoms of all time. And the gang reminisces about his guest starring appearance on Boy Meets World, and what it was like sharing the screen wi...

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September 5, 2025 35 mins

There’s no better first guest for this podcast than Danielle’s just announced professional partner: Pasha Pashkov!
Find out how rehearsals have been going for Topasha and if this new duo has high hopes for their future. And - can they successfully rope in Pasha’s wife and Dylan Efron to form a revolutionary DWTS alliance?
Plus, which one of Pasha’s past dance routines does he think will live on forever...

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September 4, 2025 46 mins

Before we sprint out of Season 6’s Student Union, it’s time for another Pod Meets World Draft!


This season had some memorable moments…and some of our least favorite episodes! The uneven balance makes for quite a draft where strategies and tactics are analyzed more than ever.

Who will turn a below average grouping of storylines into an above average team? And is Daniel...

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