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

December 9, 2025 71 mins

What happens when a boy takes Santa's sleigh for a joy ride?... Will and Sabrina are watching "Twas the Night" starring Josh Zuckerman and Bryan Cranston.

This film was released in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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It’s time to meet another crucial figure from within “The Nanny” universe - a second child actor supervised by Fran Drescher: Nicholle Tom! She played Maggie, the older sister of the Sheffield family, but you may know her from another family - one that rescued a lovable Saint Bernard named Beethoven.


Nicholle shares her memories from auditioning for The Nanny, and what happene...

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December 6, 2025 18 mins

The gang made it to the Disneyland Resort for a holiday kickoff at Disney California Adventure and the treats are FLOWING! 

Danielle, Will & Rider sit down to decide which Disney character best represents them and they deep dive into the canine differences between Goofy and Pluto. 

What are their favorite treats?? Their favorite rides?? And will Rider successfully stay the night in a log flume?? 

It’s time ...

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‘Tis the season for the happiest magic on Earth! 

Danielle is recording an episode from Disney California Adventure, parked right in front of Cars Land! Danielle also details her upcoming DWTS live tour and reveals how she feels about going on the road for 3 weeks.

And, since it’s the holidays at Disneyland, Danielle gets to try some of the delicious, and festive, new snacks offered in December…

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December 4, 2025 65 mins

Another meeting of the Young Hollywood Support Group is in session, and leading today’s meeting is none other than Busy Phillips!

Busy shares stories from the set of her first show, Freaks & Geeks, where she hung with Linda Cardellini and was encouraged to creatively contribute. Imagine that! 

We also return to Dawson’s Creek, another quintessential ‘90s show she starred in, but mysteriously disappeared i...

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December 4, 2025 1 min

Danielle Fishel spent her teenage years inside millions of homes, every Friday night, portraying the iconic Topanga Lawrence on the family sitcom, Boy Meets World. From her first kiss to her first haircut – absolutely everything was caught on camera. Thirty years later, she’s come to the realization that numerous generations have witnessed her most formative (and awkward) years – and now she’s looking to tur...

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December 2, 2025 82 mins

Shine bright, shine far... be a star! Will and Sabrina are watching “Life Size” starring Lindsay Lohan and Tyra Banks.

This film premiered in 2000 as a Wonderful World of Disney movie.

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December 1, 2025 61 mins

It’s hard to discuss the importance and cultural impact of Boy Meets World without mentioning the creative enigma that is Ubaldo, the partying nerd in Season 2’s “The Uninvited.” And now the man behind the character speaks, when Phil Glaser joins Pod Meets World.

 

All jokes aside, Phil’s journey in child acting began in front of Steven Spielberg as the iconic voice of Fievel Mousekewitz in &ldquo...

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November 29, 2025 62 mins

The Daniettes have gone from ballroom newbies to certified experts - finishing their first ever season of Dancing with the Stars!

The boys look back at all eleven episodes of cha-chas and quicksteps in order to pick the best dance of the finale - and decide if the champ actually deserved that Mirrorball after all…

Will and Rider break down the instant dances, the show stopping freestyles, and why choosing a song with a curse...

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November 28, 2025 38 mins

There’s no harder working crew on TV than the fast-paced, always-on-call team behind Dancing with the Stars. And arguably, no one is under more pressure than the costume department.

Tasked with creating dozens of new outfits every week, it’s no surprise this team has seen its share of award show nominations. And helping lead the pack - costumer Daniela Gschwendtner! 
Hear all about her creative process and how e...

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It’s Thanksgiving, and we’re making the trip from TGIF to to Must See TV for a recap of the beloved Friends episode,  “The One with the Rumor” (which you probably know as the “The One with Brad Pitt.”)

 

While planning a feast with Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe and Joey, the gang tries to figure out which “Friend” reminds them most of Will…and realize there&r...

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November 26, 2025 49 mins

All good things must come to an end…even if you’re too busy foxtrotting to notice. Dancing with the Stars has crowned its new champion, but before the votes were counted, Danielle found herself back in the ballroom for one last dance!

Learn all about last week’s group rehearsals, when every eliminated contestant returned for the season finale. And also - did Dylan somehow find a way to strategize again? 

Plu...

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November 25, 2025 78 mins

I put a spell on you, and now… Will and Sabrina are watching the Disney Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus” starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. 

This film premiered in 1993 as a theatrical film. 

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November 24, 2025 66 mins

Matt Johnson is one of Hollywood’s brightest up-and-coming writer / directors with an already long list of creatively inspiring work, but above all else - he’s a Boy Meets World super fan! 

Matt joins Pod Meets World to explain how Eric Matthews is to thank for almost everything he’s ever made and why filming his cult classic TV show (and upcoming movie), “Nirvanna The Band the Show,” was only pos...

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November 22, 2025 59 mins

It’s the semifinals and ANYTHING could (and did) happen! And thanks to Prince night, Rider has his own shocking revelation - he may like the Jive after all.

 

We’re pulling for Dylan, but could he pull it together?? Our predictions for who’s going home are getting tougher and tougher, while Will takes us on a journey through this less than intense vocal warm-up routine.

 

Plus, on top of trying to figure...

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November 21, 2025 71 mins

We’re just days away from the Season 34 finale of DWTS so Danielle is sitting down with a Mirrorball champ and the man who now sees it all - Alfonso Ribeiro!

Alfonso opens up about his path to hosting the biggest show in America, reflects on his partnership with Witney Carson and shares his deep appreciation for this season’s standout stars.

Plus, he shares the one piece of advice he gives every new celeb and reveals hi...

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Halloween may be in the rear view, but we’re not ready to give up on the spookiest time of the year. The gang is returning to the TGIF-verse for a rare TV sitcom sequel in the form of  Family Matters, Stevil 2: This Time He’s Not Alone!

 

How does this second installment hold up to the original? Does it e...

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November 19, 2025 41 mins

You just can’t keep a dancer away from the ballroom! Danielle is back at DWTS, sitting in the audience, on the edge of her seat for the semifinals. 

Find out why she went back for Prince Night, her reaction to the dances and what she thought of the surprising elimination.

Plus, Danielle gets real about how much the show, and her cast mates, have meant to her.

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November 18, 2025 63 mins

Zetus lapetus! Will and Sabrina are watching Zenon: The Sequel starring Kirsten Storms, Shadia Simmons and Phillip Rhys Chaudhary. 

This film premiered in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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November 17, 2025 70 mins

“The Child Star Club” is back in session! The gang is hanging out with Madeline Zima (a.k.a. Grace on “The Nanny”), whose Hollywood career started at the ripe old age of 28 months, and has never slowed down.

 

Madeline shares the story of auditioning for “The Nanny,” not realizing ...

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