Pod Meets Twirl'd

Epizodes

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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2006 & 2007 07.08.2026 1h 13min

  Will and Rider have exited the honeymoon phase with two more episodes of Married at First Sight! The couples have moved into neutral apartments to continue the ultimate test of romance and the boys have some concerns. Will and Rider analyze the circular arguments and passive aggression seen with Nikki and Shawn, and can no longer ignore Shawn’s creative washcloth routine. Meanwhile, Adam and Marissa are the “bro couple,' thriving and vibing, but Will can't imagine them jet skiing into the sunset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2004 & 2005 31.07.2026 1h 11min

  Will and Rider continue the obligation of an arranged podcast and dive headfirst into two more episodes of Married at First Sight! And it seems like Will loves Adam more than Adam loves jet skis. Nikki has come down with the major ick, yet our hosts have some harsh truths to share about Shawn - but it’s all love!They also get into the mismatch of Courtney and Nick, and their personality gap relationship, and worry it’s not a great sign when Nick falling asleep during a confessional is an episode highlight.Plus, some fatherly insight on why Caitlin is avoidant, as they test the boundaries of holy matrimony on Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City Reunion 31.07.2026 49min

  Will and Rider couldn’t be more excited about the In The City reunion, but probably not for the reasons producers intended. And this final meetup with the cast might be the final straw that loses Rider as a fan.    Could all the drama from this show be the result of simple miscommunications? Will and Rider try to find the answer to those eternal questions, while also looking for the definition of “shady” according to the cast.    We hear a final analysis on “KyManda” and Rider has a solution for the embattled couple that could save their marriage.    ​But will Rider and Will continue with next season?? Find out their fate on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2003 24.07.2026 54min

  Will and Rider are still on the fence about the show, and the success rate of the matchmakers isn’t helping.Rider reveals which cast members he can see himself hanging out with, and we find out the wedding fashion faux pas that knocked Devin out of favor.  Plus, hear a hot take on the true motives of these contestants, for a new recap on 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 2002 24.07.2026 57min

  After the endurance run that was In the City, Will and Rider might actually be invested in Married at First Sight - even if it makes them a bit uncomfortable.  Will is endeared to Adam's "douche level" but Rider thinks his long reality TV resumé is a major red flag.  Plus, they dive deep into Nikki and Shawn's wedding and try to figure out if she actually knew who she was marrying. Practice your vows - it’s a new episode of 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 2001 18.07.2026 1h 1min

  Two people set up in an unlikely arrangement, now have to figure out their feelings in real time as they enter into a lifelong commitment. Sure, that describes the relationship between Will & Rider with this podcast, but it's ALSO the premise of…Married at First Sight!   The boys are diving into the reality show's 20th Season, with little to no prior knowledge, and the hot takes are already FLOWING. Adam’s gift seems more like a dog leash or a ball gag than a “kill switch," while Rider has already detected good vibes from Belle Jolie and Mecca.   Our hosts also debate if artists can be in a relationship with a blue collar normie, and we find out what they REALLY think about face tattoos.    So don’t leave us hanging at the altar, you can jump right into Episode 1, of a brand new recap. It's Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 109 17.07.2026 50min

  They said it couldn’t be done. They said they wouldn’t survive. But somehow, Will and Rider entered the Bravo-sphere and lived to recap it. It’s the final episode of In The City Season 1, and it’s been quite an emotional journey.  Rider has a shocking admission to make about his own ITC metamorphosis, but will he continue to follow the drama??  And with one Bravo season under his belt, Will shares his theory on why reality TV is so popular. Plus, we get a boots on the ground report from the podcast's newest special correspondent, Boy Meets World alum Lee Norris! So join us, as they close out the tab (that is, until the reunion…) on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 107 & 108 10.07.2026 58min

  After a short break, Will and Rider have ventured back into the depths of Bravoland to recap not one, but TWO episodes of “In the City”!    While examining Yvonne’s dress argument, our hosts make a shocking discovery about a lesser-know wedding rule. Are you not allowed to wear red either??   Amanda and Kyle’s relationship might be beyond repair, and we hear some sincere advice from Will and Rider on what the turbulent couple can do to find peace. But we do have Amanda to thank for what may be the most hilarious moment in the entire series, when Kyle takes a paintball to a sensitive area.    Plus, Will shares a theory that reality TV producers are closer to detectives than anything else, on a double dipped episode of Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Happy 4th of July! 03.07.2026 10min

  Will and Rider are taking a tolerance break from “In the City” to celebrate the 4th of July, which somehow inspires a heated debate on what Rider will screen for his annual movie night at Redwood Shire. Will shares his Aspen plans for the weekend, with an attempt at fly fishing, and we get a preview of the summer movies the guys are dying to see.We’ll be back next week with more “In the City,” so enjoy your drama free 4th, courtesy of Pod Meets Twirl’d!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 106 26.06.2026 1h

  Will and Rider have ordered another round of cocktails for the newest episode of “In the City” and they’re lookin’ for someone to pick up the tab. Rider has shockingly found himself invested in Kenny’s family and we try to figure out if Amanda’s slow-motion move out is salvageable…or should everyone just walk away.  We return to Lindsay’s milkman situation, while exploring Nick and Yvonne’s wedding vibes and unpacking the timeline of Danielle & Owen’s divorce drama.  Plus, Will and Rider tackle the breaking Bachelorette news and the wild merits of arranged marriages, on this week’s action-packed Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 105 19.06.2026 55min

  Will and Rider continue their recap of Bravo’s “In the City” and the unthinkable may have happened…are they emotionally invested in the show?? While Rider finds himself drawn to Kenny’s storyline, Will promises you'll NEVER catch him sipping on a Loverboy. The boys are filled in on the adjacent Summer House drama to try and figure out why everyone is so obsessed with West while Will wonders if Amanda’s choice to name a bathing suit may come back to bite her in the crop top. Plus, Will and Rider take a long look in the mirror and try to find out if “Scrotox” is the right move, on an intimately rejuvenating Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 104 12.06.2026 48min

  Will and Rider feel even more confident with their recaps of “In the City” after a recent pilgrimage to “THE” city! Rider admits that while in New York, he was constantly thinking about the show and his new parasocial besties: Lindsay, Kyle and Amanda. This week, the guys break down Lindsay’s date with the country singer, which leads to a full flirt evaluation compared to Frank the Milkman.  A bet is placed on Kenny and Whitney’s future, and they try to define the true meanings of being “in” love and the word “murky.” Plus, Rider unsurprisingly finds another way to connect a Bravo drama to writings by a Russian theorist - on a new Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 103 05.06.2026 1h 8min

  Will and Rider’s exploration of the Bravo-verse continues with the inaugural season of “In the City,” this time with extra parmesan. They try their hardest to decipher if West is a genuine, supportive friend, or diabolical villain looking to scoop Amanda from her crumbling marriage. 50/50 chance. Will reveals his obsession with Frank, the man in the “milk and dairy industry,” and Rider’s mind is blown by reality TV green-screens. Plus, a detour into ‘90s feminist philosophy and the marital dangers of drinking a glass of milk - all on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 102 29.05.2026 1h 8min

  There’s no turning back now, so Will and Rider head back downtown for another recap of In the City. But this time, Will made a pit stop at Summer House, so he’s prepared to dive even deeper into Scamanda.    This week was loaded with ideas that seemed unbelievable, from a married couple’s 7-year dry spell to the starting age for Botox treatments.    They have a controversial message for Kyle about mock-neck sweatshirts, along with some harsh truths about Amanda’s plans.     Plus, Will and Rider wonder if every friend group thinks they’re as attractive as this cast is, on a new episode of Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 101 23.05.2026 1h 5min

  Will and Rider have cha cha’d across the ballroom, maneuvered through the castle, and survived the island, but now they face their biggest challenge yet: the Bravoverse. Our expert hosts are heading downtown to recap the inaugural season of the highly anticipated Summer House spinoff, “In the City.” Neither Will nor Rider have ever watched a Bravo show, or even followed an unscripted soap opera in general, so it goes without saying this is their first exposure to "Scamanda.” So join us for the debut episode and find how Rider references French philosophers AND learns the definition of “F boy” in the SAME episode. It's time for the unthinkable - it’s Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Live at the Survivor 50 Finale 22.05.2026 59min

  The tribe has spoken for the finale of Survivor Season 50 and Will and Rider, two Reality TV experts, were in the audience for the LIVE reveal (and mistake reveal)! We hear every dramatic detail as our hosts unpack Aubry’s strategy and the unexpected strength of Jonathan’s game.  The boys also give a final evaluation of celebrity involvement on the island we and find out what REALLY happened in the studio when production jumped the gun on Rizzo’s fate, causing mass Probst hysteria. Plus, find out once and for all…is Will a Survivor fan?? It’s the finale episode of Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5012 15.05.2026 48min

  The 50th season of Survivor rages on, and our trusty castaways, Will and Rider, have washed ashore for yet another recap! Our hosts have theories about the primal order of the deserted island, but could Joe & Jonathan actually make it to the end?? How is that even possible? And on the other side of the spectrum, Rizo is looking thin, so the boys suspect some producer interference and rice.  Plus, find out what brought Rider to tears, and continue to bask in the island excellence that is Cirie, on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Becoming a Fire Hazard with Christian Hubicki 09.05.2026 40min

  Christian Hubicki is a reality TV superstar, thanks to becoming the first contestant in Survivor history to vote against himself. Now, Will & Rider are about to find out just how deep the lore goes.   The Season 50 standout explains how he went from robotics scientist to island castaway, and what it was like returning to the mainland as the most popular professor at Florida State University.    He opens up about the unexpected challenges of post-show life, and how he balanced grading tests while participating in the Survivor press cycle.    So come along, and hear Will and Rider get outwitted, outplayed and MAJORLY outsmarted when Christian, from Survivor 50, joins Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5011 08.05.2026 43min

  Will and Rider continue to endure the sandy shores of Survivor 50 (from behind a podcast mic) to recap another episode. Despite their desperate pleas for Ozzy to “play the idol,” he instead over-explains his strategy like a bad James Bond villain and this deflates his chances of winning the game.  But on the other hand, trusty Cirie might just be the most dangerous player still in the game. Will and Rider dive deep into her quiet moves as a contender. Plus, has this season suffered from Mr. Beastification? Did they need this many celebrities? The tribe has spoken on this week’s Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pod Meets Twirl'd: Life as a Castaway with Emily Longeretta 02.05.2026 42min

  Variety’s Emily Longeretta is a hardcore Survivor fan, and she’s here to give Will and Rider a boots on the ground report, straight from the island!   She shares the real details from the Fijian islands and clears up some rumors about some allegedly cut scenes with Mr. Beast.   Plus, Emily holds nothing back when sharing what Mr. Beast and Jeff Probst are like in person and what she REALLY thinks about the celebrity moments on Survivor 50, right here on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.