Pod Meets World

The time has come for our final descent from the turret as we close out Season 4 of The Traitors! While some have already called this the best finale in the show’s history, Rider isn’t so sure. The lying! The deception! Did it all have to end this way?? Will and Rider break down Maura’s reaction to the truth about Rob, forever shaking our confidence in a “pinky promise.” But what are the guys’ final thoughts on their first foray into the castle together? Will Rider continue watching? Would they ever join the cast? Find out on the thrilling conclusion to Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places! And get ready for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity for Survivor 50!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some challenges in life that are impossible to prepare for, even if you see it coming from a mile (or 7 seasons) away. But now there’s no avoiding it, so the gang marches forth to recap the infamous “Honeymoon episode.” Long assumed to be the worst episode of the series, Danielle’s actual take may shock you, while Cory’s dream finally comes true, and the waves hit the rocks.  And beyond just its reputations, this episode may mark the start of Danielle’s arachnophobia, so there’s no better time to find out how much money it would take to share a scene with a tarantula.  So join us in the honeymoon suite, while we consummate the podcast on a highly anticipated recap, on Pod Meets World!   Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her name may have been funny to  classmates, but nowadays Kate Micucci is funny to EVERYONE!   Before “Garfunkel and Oates,” and before she became Velma on Scooby Doo, Kate was a small town, awkward kid who looked like a baby and listened primarily to Broadway musicals.   Kate shares her origin story as a ukulele player and she goes through her colorful resumé of odd jobs, which included a stint as a professional sand castle architect.   Plus, Kate’s new children’s book, The Monster and Puppet Show, is all about setting boundaries! Hear it all on a new issue of Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Black History Month, Will and Sabrina are watching “Selma, Lord, Selma” starring Mackenzie Astin, Jurnee Smollette and Clifton Powell. This film premiered in 1999 as a Wonderful World of Disney film on ABC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t revisit the ‘90s without calling Jonathan Lipnicki! Between Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little, he defined two of the most iconic characters of the decade, and now he’s ready to share some memories with Danielle, Will and Rider.   Jonathan talks about launching his acting career at just five years old, learning how to read screenplays (while also learning how to read in general) and the lengths he took to protect his valuable face while playing sports in school.   And when looking for Tom Cruise, Jonathan does NOT disappoint. I mean, do you even know about the “Tom Cruise cake?”   So catch up with the only actor in Hollywood who co-starred with a CGI mouse AND has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - right here on Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though they are clearly reality TV experts already, Will and Rider are always on the pursuit of a higher education, so they’ve called in Chad Kultgen, a true connoisseur of the medium, and the author of “How to Win The Bachelor,” to help explain some important strategies to victory.  Chad breaks down the jaw-dropping backstory of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and reveals his pitch for the “ideal” dating show.  Find out why Chad considers The Traitors the best reality show ever created, what decisions can lead to victory and why Will calls Chad “reality TV Yoda,” as we call in the big guns, for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for the final Round Table, but Will and Rider aren’t ready to leave the castle as they recap the penultimate episode of The Traitors Season 4.  Mark Ballas may be a ballroom legend, but our hosts have some hard truths about how he’s played the game. Will reveals why Rob is still the “smart” Traitor, but Rider is shocked that Maura hasn’t caught onto his strategy. But he still has hope she can pull ahead and win the entire show.  Plus, we hear Will and Rider’s expert opinions on who should be the final killings AND what reality show is next for the podcast - all this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yup. The wedding episode is upon us. Reliving the moment of Topanga finally walking down the aisle was an emotional ride for Danielle, Will and Rider, but what did the gang REALLY think of the episode, now 30 years later??   They RSVP’d for the ceremony with warranted trepidation, but maybe, just maybe, things are better than they feared.   However…why haven’t we explored more of Angela? And at this point, who is the “boy” in Boy Meets World anyway?   Plus, the gang looks back on their own real-life weddings, and we find out what they would change if they could do it all over. So meet us at the Philadelphia Victorian Hotel for a special (and matrimonial) Pod Meets World recap! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Pally is a comedy favorite, but more importantly, he’s Danielle’s kids' favorite actor.    But before he became a fixture in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, Adam was a struggling student, trying to find his comedic voice and obsessing over a woman who would later share his last name.   Listen as Adam shares his most embarrassing teenage stories - and reveals just how bad a student you can be and still end up in Iron Man 3.   From “Happy Endings” to “The Mindy Project” to "The Mandalorian," Adam has always been hard to pin down - that is unless it's a brand new Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina are watching “A Ring of Endless Light” starring Mischa Barton and Ryan Merriman.  This film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.