Pod Meets World

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  Teen Beat: Paula Cole 16.09.2026 43min

  If your '90s mixtape didn't include a Paula Cole song, was it even a mixtape? Danielle sits down with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and looks back on her legendary career, from Dawson’s Creek infamy to her rebirth as an independent artist over the past few years.And before the hit records,  Paula was a self described “repressed goody two-shoes," her high school class president AND its prom queen trying to navigate intense perfectionism. Paula also shares the story of how a voicemail led her to a tour with Peter Gabriel, and how she performed for 15,000 people in a different country with NO rehearsal. Plus, hear all about Paula's work with the legendary Dolly Parton, days after her passing.So stop asking yourself “where have all the cowboys gone?," because they're here! It's a brand new episode of Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Magical Rewind: Upside-Down Magic 15.09.2026 1h 18min

  Will and Sabrina are watching “Upside-Down Magic” starring Izabela Rose, Siena Agudong and Kyle Howard.  This film premiered in 2020 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Eat at Chain 14.09.2026 44min

  In a revelation that shocks no one, Rider isn’t a fan of chain restaurants or fast food, but we’ll find out if he can be converted after the gang meets Nicky Kraft from the experimental dining concept Chain!   Nicky takes Danielle, Will and Rider through the rise of Chain from secret LA pop-up to taking over an entire food court at the TOPANGA MALL (wink wink).    In a live taste test, Nicky guides the gang into the world of Cheez-Its, trying concepts that only a cheesy mad scientist could imagine. They go head-to-head with the Cheez-Steak, the Crunchy Cheez-Dog and the most diabolical concoction… the Cheez-y Cinnamon Bun.    So join us, and come hungry, right here on Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Totally '90s House 103 11.09.2026 40min

  Will and Rider are back to watch their fellow '90s stars remodel a house that has too much of a good thing!   In episode 3 of "Totally ‘90s House,” Team Curtains takes on Team Mauve to transform tiny bedrooms into epic spaces and battle dated aesthetic challenges like recessed arches, canopy beds and hideous carpets.    But our hosts have to wonder how much actual hard labor these stars are putting in, especially since they have enough time to make dozens of prank calls.    Plus, they debate the rules of poetry, and get way too deep into some Disney movie lore, on another episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Girl Meets - Episode 104 10.09.2026 1h 9min

  Girl Meets World might finally be finding its footing, but Danielle, Will and Rider are still left with some questions about its 4th ever episode.   They try to crack a questionable portrayal of “girl code” and wonder if Missy should’ve been wearing a leather jacket.    Plus, a harsh critique of Danielle’s voice acting as “Mr. Googly” and an analysis of how much Cory and Topanga’s original Boy Meets World apartment would cost in 2026, right here on Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Danielle with… Selena Hamilton 09.09.2026 51min

  Now that Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro has crowned its champ, Danielle is connecting with standout finalist Selena Hamilton! We find out once and for all how much ballroom experience Selena ACTUALLY had before the show, and while also taking Danielle behind the scenes of the viral KATSEYE Gap commercial.Plus, we get into her controversial “wow moment,” the ongoing drama surrounding AJ and who her dream celebrity partner would be she ever became a DWTS pro, all straight from the ballroom on a new Danielle With!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Magical Rewind: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella 08.09.2026 1h 35min

  Impossible! Will and Sabrina are watching "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" starring Brandy, Paolo Montalban and Whitney Houston. This film premiered in 1997 as a Wonderful World of Disney film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Paint Meets World 07.09.2026 46min

  The gang spent almost 4 years figuring out if the TV show they starred in as kids was art, but this week Danielle, Will and Rider decide to take it one step further: become artists. We’ve called in an instructor to guide the hosts through a therapeutic painting class to find out who has can create a masterpiece.   Find out which colors best represent their personalities, what their creations reveal about themselves and who has an undeniable connection with the brush.    Plus, when the paint dries, it’s up to you to pick a winner, on an all new (colorful) episode of Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Totally '90s House 101 & 102 04.09.2026 45min

  HGTV has challenged a bunch of ‘90s TV stars to renovate a home, and we can’t think of anyone more appropriate to recap the season than the kings of TGIF!    Will and Rider dig into an all-new reality TV challenge, working with glass blocks, scalloped sinks, colored toilets and huge bathtubs.   A first look at the homes leaves our hosts wondering if some are just beyond saving, even if it is their real-life friends competing to win.   So come along as Will and Rider evaluate challenges in the kitchen, the rumpus room, and backyard/sideyard! It's Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed with two ‘90s stars who were NOT asked to be on the show!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight Season 20 Finale & Reunion 04.09.2026 1h 17min

  Will and Rider have made it to the end of Married at First Sight Season 20, but when all was said and done, did they still want to say “I do???”   Hear why the finale and reunion completely changed the way the boys felt about the season, and find out their final thoughts on the couples. Did Felipe’s cheating surprise anyone? And is Adam sweeter than an ice cream maker?    Plus, Rider gets surprisingly emotional over Cameron and Michelle, and we reveal our next side-quest in a Decision Day of our own, on this finale episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Girl Meets - Episode 103 03.09.2026 1h 11min

  On a day that will live in infamy, the gang carries out a “sneak attack” on episode 3 of Girl Meets World, which somehow employs Pearl Harbor as a metaphor for teenage jealousy.  So far, teacher Cory is no Feeny and has basically zero classroom boundaries, so this episode leaves our hosts with a LOT of questions. Like why does Topanga make turkey sandwiches days in advance? Why does Cory let his daughter leave class just because she’s jealous? And why is Auggie eating flowers??  Plus, Rider gives us a masterclass on why directing choices affectthe energy of a sitcom, while Will looks back on his teenage smoking days, on an all-new Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen Beat: Matt Leinart 02.09.2026 57min

  It’s time to Fight On with college football powerhouse and analyst extraordinaire, Matt Leinart, as he takes a time out to hang with Danielle for a new Teen Beat! You may know his legendary achievements on the field, but before the Heisman Trophy, he was a chubby middle schooler struggling with strabismus (look it up!). Danielle takes Matt way back to his recruiting days when he rejected the chance to go to Michigan, and why he has a new perspective after watching his son navigate the same process.Plus, find out what happened when he rode in an 18-person golf cart driven by Kobe Bryant, on an all-new Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Magical Rewind: Camp Rock 3 01.09.2026 1h 46min

  This is the moment! Will and Sabrina are watching “Camp Rock 3” starring Malachi Barton, Liamani, Lumi Pollack and Hudson Stone. This film premiered in 2026 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ​SOT: Brought to You by Nutella (DWTS: The Next Pro 108) 01.09.2026 1h 7min

  Danielle and Val have survived the challenges and made it to the grand finale of the inaugural season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro! Are they happy with the results???? Our celebrity professional dancer (Danielle) and celebrity podcaster (Val) break down the grueling 3-day prep time for the finalists, which should’ve held some weight when evaluating the results. And Val lets us in on a backstage secret about how the DWTS contestants unknowingly control the entire season before even stepping foot in the ballroom.Plus, Selena and Adam’s jive feels like a croissant without its chocolate, and Danielle and Val might be too hungry to host, on a finale episode of Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Final Boy Meets World Episode Draft   31.08.2026 36min

  You’ve been with us for all seven seasons of Boy Meets World, and now it all comes down to this: the definitive Episode Draft for the entire run of the show.   Much to Rider's chagrin, the gang has been asked to choose only three episodes from the total run of BMW and the competition is fierce. How do you widdle down one of the most beloved family sitcoms to just a trio of hits? And still - what the hell is a snake order draft?   But the final choice is up to you! Vote for your favorite “team" on Instagram (@PodMeetsWorldShow) as they come up with an appropriate punishment for whoever loses the fan vote (cough cough, burlap sack). This episode is one you don’t want to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2016, 2017 & 2018 28.08.2026 1h 13min

  Will and Rider are locked in and focused on finishing Season 20 of Married at First Sight! They’ve lost themselves in the storylines and complicated relationships just as Marissa is falling deeper and deeper in love with Adam, enough to want to quit her job and be his pickleball partner all day. The boys think that Caitlin is always looking for something wrong in a situation, but she also might be the only person on Earth who wants to talk about Taylor Swift, Harry Potter and World War II. She truly is a 1 of 1!Plus, can Mecca can survive his “pretty enough for me” comment? Walk down the aisle again with Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2013, 2014 & 2015 28.08.2026 1h 22min

  Will and Rider are serving up Married at First Sight episodes in 3s, falling deeper and deeper into the abyss that is reality TV. One of the main relationships have fallen apart, forcing the boys to wonder if they were ever compatible in the first place.They also get into the “joint venture” of Sean and Nikki, and Sean’s preoccupation with intimacy that is slowly pushing her away. Meanwhile, Felipe starts love bombing Tori, who introduces Will and Rider to the state of “Genuity.” Plus, find out who our hosts consider to be the “safe couple,” on Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Girl Meets - Episode 102 27.08.2026 57min

  The gang is recapping the second episode of Girl Meets World and they’re cracking open a dusty old book to study “human interaction” - whatever that means.   Danielle, Will and Rider are breaking down teacher Cory’s classroom assignment, which forces his students to ditch their cell phones and head to the library - but does the tech-free message actually hit home??   One thing this episode DOES leave them with are questions - like why is there so much lap sitting?? Why is Cory bribing Maya to spy on his daughter??  And why are we learning so much about the equine birthing process.    Plus, Danielle shares the Tumblr post heard 'round the world on another GMW recap on Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Teen Beat: Ryan Cabrera 26.08.2026 38min

  Two icons of 2000s hair face off when Ryan Cabrera hangs out with Danielle! We don’t have to tell you the cultural significance of his frosted tips, but wait until you hear what happened when he refused to shave his head!Ryan shares his story moving to LA to work with Joe and Jessica Simpson with nothing but a pair of flip flops and a carry-on. And he takes us behind the fight to keep “True” an acoustic song, which became his biggest hit.Plus, we hear some unreal TRL memories, he opens up about his relationship with WWE star Alexa Bliss, and we learn why 2000s music stands the test of time, right here on Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Magical Rewind: The Proud Family Movie 25.08.2026 1h 9min

  Let's go on a trip with the Proud Family! Will and Sabrina are watching the "The Proud Family Movie" starring Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Soleil Moon Frye and more! This film premiered in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.