Ronnie “Lips” Waterman is in the house! The gang is hanging out with another Orlando guest star from The Happiest Show on Earth, and a quintessential ‘90s heartthrob, Andrew Keegan! From being Danielle’s childhood bestie to sharing the screen with half of young Hollywood in Camp Nowhere, Andrew has some stories to share (and some impromptu dental work too - thanks to JTT). Join us on the wild journey of how Andrew went from appearing in “10 Things I Hate About You” to being called a “cult leader...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when Chet finally gets a reliable job - but it’s as the janitor of his son’s high school? You get the signature BMW array of female characters of course! An unforgettable (and musical) guest star has a massive presence on set, while another pulls no punches when it comes to bruising Will. But if that’s the reason for the new bonding between Wilderness Outpost managers, it was all worth it. It’s a real Pasta Party, as the gang continues analyzing Season 4, this time with slightly dif...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Grab your rollerblades and skate on over to "Brink!" starring Erik von Detten, Sam Horrigan and Christina Vidal. The film premiered in 1998 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang welcomes a sitcom legend to the podcast, hopping back on the Train of Fools to chat with former BMW guest star, Wesley Jonathan! The par-taaaay gets started with “21 Jump Street” and continues on to “City Guys,” “What I Like About You,” and Roll Bounce, stopping along the way to learn what not to buy when you’re first cast on a TV show and why he didn’t have to audition for Boy Meets World. Wesley also explains why the subway set felt familiar and reveals which Kung Fu legend left both ...
Feb 05, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to pick your side of the bed and dive into an iconic Boy Meets World episode (are they all this way in Season 4?). The gang tackles a music-centric “Shallow Boy,” and can’t believe it’s a guest star’s first time on TV. They cackle at the most meta joke yet, and remember a very entertaining table read. Also…wood. Join in to analyze one of the funniest scripts yet, a moment for one of our hosts to brightly shine and a beloved new background actor, on a brand new Pod Meets World! See omny...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will and Sabrina are getting Cheetah-licious with "The Cheetah Girls" starring Raven-Symone, Adrianne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan. The film premiered in 2003 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang talks to the final piece of the Kooshlings Commercial Club, and a memorable BMW guest star, when Larisa Oleynik joins the podcast in all her ‘90s glory. A long time pal of Rider’s, Larisa played Shawn’s first love interest on Boy Meets World and, when she opens up her diary, it appears art imitated life. Hear some unforgettable stories from Larisa’s time as Alex Mack, and from the set of “10 Things I Hate About You,” while one story about a limo ride with Danielle to the Mall of America...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast CORKY RETURNS! This week things get heavy as we say hello to Shawn’s mom, Virna, and farewell to our favorite lunch lady from Speed. Analyzing what could be a dramatic stage play, 2 hosts sing the script’s praises, while one can’t get over the daily breakfast buffet Amy is making. And we find out which Girl Meets World guest star was a bit of a…wild card. The gang also tries to get to the bottom of a very confusing moment in the opening credits and find out that BMW truly is the show that will n...
Jan 25, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will and Sabrina have a date with “My Date With the President's Daughter” starring Dabney Coleman, Will Friedle, and Elisabeth Harnois. It premiered in 1998 as part of ABC's revival of The Wonderful World of Disney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT as Will and his new best friend, Sabrina Bryan from The Cheetah Girls, announce their podcast, Magical Rewind, dissecting DCOMs and Wonderful World of Disney movies! And wait till you hear what their first episode will be… And on Pod Meets World, they’re taking it step by step when Staci Keanan joins the gang - this time with more to do than just feed a sad dolphin! Staci shares her unique journey from Charm School to primetime television to the courtroom, and we...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will the Season 4 streak continue, or will we find ourselves at a crossroads for an episode that was too “sitcom-y?” And why was everyone almost laughing?? Danielle experiences a breakthrough finally understanding a performance note from nearly 30 years ago - which is almost as old as Rider’s grappling hook. And in a strong Alan & Amy storyline, we’re introduced to the Wilderness Store set, home of Will’s infamous “beef jerky story,” a moment that brought the Matthews men closer than ever. A...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast When they first saw his name in the credits, Will may have been the only host who remembered Kevin Kelton, but now they’ll never forget his City Slackers script as their Season 3 favorite. The gang explores Kevin’s journey from SNL to BMW and learn all about his unused big idea for Eric after graduation. From writing for Eddie Murphy to being called out by William Daniels, Kevin definitely has a story to tell. Plus, Kevin reveals his favorite cast member to write for and why he thinks his exit f...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast We’re only 2 episodes into season 4 and we’ve already reached one of the most iconic BMW moments of ALL TIME. It’s time to cut Topanga’s hair (and that’s not the only unforgettable storyline of the episode!). We’re taking a ride through new and improved sets, outstanding guest stars and a script that makes the hosts say something they’ve never said before. And what does Indy Strong have to say about the Good Looking Guy? Your mind will be blown when you find out how many iconic BMW quotes, scene...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s play ball, broseff! Patrick Renna might be internationally known as The Great Hambino, but to us he’ll always be a leather jacket bad boy in BMW Season 3’s “Life Lessons.” So now the TikTok star sits down with Danielle, Rider & Will to examine the unexplainable Sandlot / Boy Meets World connection and what it felt like to want Mr. Feeny dead, but also be completely terrified of him. Patrick also reveals which Sandlot cast member punched him in the face during filming and, more importan...
Jan 08, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bust out the sprinkles (or jimmies) cause it’s a brand new season of Pod Meets World! And…we have a fresh, and iconic, opening, with one cast member being too grumpy to stay long. You take a guess who it was. The budget has increased and the set decorators appear busier than ever - even if they do only drive down one patch of Griffith Park over and over. Find out why Rebecca Black is responsible for Danielle’s marriage and why you’ll never look at broccoli the same - it’s time to dig into Season...
Jan 04, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast We often say that Pod Meets World is part recapping a classic TV show…and part public therapy session. So, with this in mind, it’s time to check back in with actual therapist Kiera Muscara for another analytical look at their experiences on Boy Meets World and how the past 6 months of podcast episodes have affected their current adult psyche. While digging even deeper, Rider reveals some childhood regrets he has when it comes to his mom and Will remembers the one (and only) time he yelled at Dan...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve reached the end of Season 3 and before we hop into that red convertible for Season 4, we have to call in Ceej & TJ from our favorite fan rewatch podcast, Bruh Meets World, to once again help recap the recaps and unpack the unpacking. We look at what makes Season 3 an iconic, yet unbalanced, BMW season, and also examine which characters were underused, and which core cast members found the spotlight with ease. Plus hear some behind the scenes details from the live show tour, while TC an...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's been quite a rollercoaster, but here we are - at the end of Season 3...and back at Kris Kyer's Christmas Corner! Will, Danielle and Rider jump right into this Boy-centered episode, sending the "pooberty" confused little brother into a breakdown, when his family & friends are leaving him behind for the Summer. Throw in the infamous, yet barely seen, Feeny puppet and a bittersweet goodbye to an underused actor, and this one has a lot to recap. Get your tight jeans, leather boots and tucke...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re continuing to chase Topanga around Epcot with the thrilling conclusion of our Disney World episode recap! The gang dives deeper than a dolphin tank into more memories, including some after hours Tower of Terror drops and what happens to the human brain after riding Splash Mountain 10 times in a row at 4 in the morning. Plus, we find out the origin of one of the most iconic Topanga outfits and if a guest star learned how to scuba dive for a 10 second scene! See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Dec 08, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The time has come for a quintessential moment in Boy Meets World history - the trip to Disney World. And now two of the episode’s stars (and another actor who is still bitter he wasn’t invited), break down all the BTS stories and analysis from 1995 Orlando. Cory and Shawn chase Topanga to Florida for an episode guest starring Danielle’s real life best friend and the world’s sexiest Dolphin Trainer. It might be a fan favorite, but what will the gang think of this manic ride through corporate syne...
Dec 07, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mr. Turner is on the cusp of petitioning for legal guardianship of Shawn, which seems like a good idea (and maybe a bit overdue?). While Eric is tutoring a fellow student at John Adams High, which seems like a terrible idea. Chet makes a triumphant return to BMW, but our hosts wonder if his ulterior motives are obvious. And sadly, every episode gets us one step closer to the dreaded moment of “the accident,” even if our hosts have no idea when it actually happens. Who accidentally spent $800 on ...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast You can’t talk about Boy Meets World without mentioning the friendships, the life lessons, and of course… the hair. Hair Stylists to the stars, Laurie Heaps worked on set for Boy Meets World starting with Season 3, and STILL cuts Rider, Danielle and Will’s hair to this day! Laurie shares the story of Topanga’s famous hair transformation and what it was like manicuring the most famous middle parts of the ‘90s. We also find out who was pickiest about their locks, why turning Rider into Veronica wa...
Nov 27, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oh boy! Get ready for quite a recap as the gang tackles their first ever Boy Meets World time travel episode. It’s a fever dream of surreal insanity as Cory electrocutes himself back to the ‘50s and finally embraces the show’s Happy Days / Grease roots. Can Rider see past his perfect hair to embrace the chaos? Will the trio figure out exactly who is, and isn’t, part of this dimension’s Matthews family? And what’s up with Topanga’s hunger for love? And we hear the story of how Mr. Miyagi ended up...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was casually mentioned on the podcast that Rider has some past trauma associated with cruises, and now it’s finally time to find out why. We hear the tale of the high seas when a 16-year-old Rider Strong took part in the “Sail with the Stars” cruise, with handfuls of other teen heartthrobs, but it wasn’t quite the enchanted voyage he had hoped for. But on the other hand, a 14-year-old Danielle was ALSO onboard this Teen Beat cruise ship and had a much different experience joining her ideal “f...
Nov 20, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast A new leather jacket gang has entered the BMW universe, and this one might have their sights set on killing Mr. Feeny! But whatever it takes to get a Bill Daniels focused episode is fine with us. Danielle, Rider and Will analyze a cougar’s attack on Eric and wonder how many times the writers room watched Grease (or Grease 2). Plus, which of the hosts would you bet has NEVER TP'd a house before?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast We love Mr. Feeny, but now it’s time for Mr. Jones! Rider helped Will and Danielle become Counting Crows superfans back in the day, and now lead singer Adam Duritz, an important musician even in Shawn Hunter’s life, hangs out with the gang 30 years later. Adam shares unbelievable stories from his life as a rock star, from writing his first song to partying & eating ribs with Rider and Danielle to what REALLY happened during their iconic SNL performance. All that AND we find out how that Adam...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang navigates through some plot holes and missed opportunities as season 3 progresses, and Shawn’s continued role as the true A story of the show takes center stage. We meet more of Shawn’s family, who may or may not live in a swingers trailer park, and Eric wants to trash into gold. All this - and Rider reveals the truth about the Shawn leather jacket 2.0, with proof that you don’t choose the jacket…the jacket chooses you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 09, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Consider this an official subpoena to join Danielle, Will and Rider in the court of Pod Meets World, with representation from Attorney (and Will’s dad) Gary Friedle! The Parent Series concludes with the Captain’s real reaction to Will breaking away from the family business and his on-the-record memories of calling Will’s agent in fear Eric was being written off the show. But Danielle and Rider are ready for a fierce cross examination, and evidence is uncovered from a moment when Gary thought he ...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang is excited about this episode because it’s time to really dig into the "World" from Boy Meets World, with a focus on Eric and his dreams of being a Weatherman! Mr. Tuner gives Shawn the ick after an awkward meet cute, Rusty appears to be done with finals (yet another actor seems busy with his this week) and there’s some very impressive “phacting,” all making this recap a must-hear. Eric is turning 18, but everything is turning up a “10,” on this week’s Pod Meets World… See omnystudio.co...
Nov 02, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
