Pod Meets Twirl'd
Will Friedle and Rider Strong, former sitcom stars from 'Boy Meets World,' dive into the world of reality TV after their friend Danielle Fishel competed on 'Dancing with the Stars.' They share their newfound obsession with unscripted television, recapping and reviewing shows like 'The Traitors' with self-proclaimed expertise.
Episodes
Happy 4th of July!
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’l
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 106
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
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 105
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 eve
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 104
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 compare
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 103
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
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 102
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. &n
Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 101
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 unscri
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Live at the Survivor 50 Finale
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 REAL
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5012
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.&nbs
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Becoming a Fire Hazard with Christian Hubicki
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 Uni
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5011
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
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Life as a Castaway with Emily Longeretta
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 w
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5010
Will and Rider are seated at the bug feast and ready to chow down for another episode of Survivor 50! Rider has hyped it up all season and now we’ll see if the auction met Will’s expectations. Will also teaches us the proper way to eat a grub with highly detailed instructions that had Rider tapping out. Plush, we get a masterclass in Machiavellian Survivor strategy f
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5009
The contestants are dropping like coconuts on Survivor 50, but Will and Rider continue to have what it takes to outwit, outplay and outlast! Jeff Probst is one of the best hosts in the game, but is he able to juggle also being a “contestant?" Will and Rider dive into the bizarre strategy at play for the coveted rice. Thanks to Jonathan, Rider has a rev
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5008
The Survivor 50 finale is now more than just a desert island mirage - it's right around the corner! And so Will and Rider are getting ready, still courageously taking on the challenge of recapping every single episode. They're confused by the voting strategies, but the games still had our hosts on the edge of their seats, sparking the age-old debate of what’s more valu
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Surviving the Challenges with Myles Nye
One of the guys’ favorite parts of Survivor is the challenges, no matter how many coconuts are required! So Will and Rider are talking to the one of the masterminds BEHIND the games, challenge creator Myles Nye! Myles reveals how he landed the greatest job on TV, but why he and Rider go WAY back! We also hear about some of Myles’ favorite all-time games, and some fai
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5007
Will and Rider have once again washed ashore to recap episode 7 of Survivor 50, but would you believe that an episode centered around poetry DIDN’T hook Rider?? We’re venturing into the haiku hammock to hear contestants' compositions of…varying quality, and after getting a lesson on the true rules of prose from trained poet Rider Strong, the guys decide for certain - they
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5006 with Rob Cesternino
Another reality show fan favorite, and podcaster, has landed on the PMT island, and this guest kills two birds with one stone: having conquered Survivor and The Traitors! Rob Cesternino is here to help "expert" Will break down the 5th episode of Survivor 50! Rob shares some crucial Survivor lore while explaining why the emotional core of the show revolves around App
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5005
Survivor 50 is Will’s introduction to the Survivor-verse, and now he has a shocking update on his relationship with the fandom. And in the new episode, he holds nothing back with his critiques on what the audience sees during the challenges. Do you agree that the players act like 10-year-olds?Will and Rider may have different perspectives on the show, but one thing they can agree on -
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5004
Will and Rider are still castaways on Survivor 50 island, but has Rider been able to successfully convert Will into a die-hard fan of the show? After recovering from the disappointing definition of a “tribe swap,” our hosts marvel at the overwhelming amount of Zac Brown this episode. But, the random cameo does remind Rider of his own spear fishing expedition that someh
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5003 with Sophi Balerdi
With Will out this week, a new castaway is stepping in to give Rider a firsthand look at what really goes down on Survivor, as Season 49 fan-favorite Sophi Balerdi breaks down Episode 3 of the already iconic Season 50. While&nbs
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5002
It’s only episode two of Survivor 50, and alliances are already taking shape! Will and Rider are quickly becoming Island Experts - but the game still has a few lessons in store. A contestant was medically pulled and another was overcome with emotion, so can our hosts still find a way to connect with the cast?? It seems one of the most important skills you can have is
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5001 PART 2
Will and Rider’s recap of the monumental season premiere of Survivor 50 continues! They’re not competing in Fiji, but they are facing a challenge of their own; Can they make it through a 3-HOUR episode?? Some familiar faces return to the island, and Rider has some thoughts on how the 50th season might play out, which includes one player he CANNOT stand.&nb
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5001 PART 1
They’ve cha cha’d across the ballroom and been faithful in a castle, but can Will & Rider outwit, outplay and outlast as they take the challenge of Survivor season 50? Will’s ONLY seen the inaugural season, 26 years ago, but Rider is a longtime diehard, so could either of our hosts actually last for 20 days on the island?? Either way, Rider fills in Will on what
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 411
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
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Reality Tactics with Chad Kultgen
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 rev
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 410
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 on
Pod Meets Twirl'd: Turret Talk with Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens)
Will and Rider may have The Traitors all figured out, but they've still only dipped their toes into the Bravo-verse! And so they've called in an expert in the form of Ben Mandelker from the hit podcast, "Watch What Crappens." Ben shares a Real Housewives lore dump to get Will and Rider caught up on 20 years of inside jokes and the gang dives deep into how the Real House
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 409
Will and Rider have emerged from the turret and are ready for another Season 4 recap of The Traitors! The boys think they’ve hit a turning point, taking the season from fun to phenomenal. They love the dynamic between Rob and Eric, but admit it’s tough to ignore the castle’s paranoia since Michael Rapaport’s elimination. But even with that in mind - our h
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 408
Will and Rider loved this episode, but they still have plenty of questions…like how do you eat yogurt through a veil?? Will shares his expert opinion about the fallout of Candiace’s fate and notice that Alan Cumming may have paid tribute to the Boy Meets World-verse! Rider reveals he may want to compete on The Traitors after all - but the reason why might shock you. &nbs
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 407
It’s time for the Black Banquet and the Daniettes have saved you a seat (and some smoked salmon.) Lisa Rinna stuns with an outfit that seemed inspired by the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Yam Yam’s desperate cry may have sealed her fate. Plus, everyone’s after the dagger as reality sets in that Rob is “the human lie detector.” Could he possibly be the best Traitors pl
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 406
*maniacal laugh* It’s time again for Will and Rider to venture into the castle and recap another episode of The Traitors Season 4. Between her liberal use of the f-bomb and a penchant for indoor sunglasses, our hosts aren’t impressed with Lisa Rinna, but would they have sniffed out her mission if the clues weren’t so obvious? Rider gets flashbacks to Cabin Fever thanks to a
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 405
When you think of The Traitors, you think of castles, hooded robes and now…smoked salmon?? Will and Rider are back to recap episode 5 and try to figure out the cast’s undying obsession with lox. They analyze the night’s heated round table and break down Michael Rapaport’s complete 180 that could lead to his exit from the game. Plus, find out who Will and Rider
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 404
No one told Will & Rider they’d have to binge watch episodes of The Traitors like they only have one month to live. At this point they’re consuming the show like Michael Rapaport with a plate of creamed corn! And speaking of Michael, Rider is worried his rise to power means reality villains are back. And maybe he likes it?They mourn the loss of the “secret traitor”
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 403
Will and Rider are high atop their pod-castle, ready to recap the 3rd episode of The Traitors, Season 4! Oh no! Rider is upset with the show and explains why his personality excludes him from Traitors infamy, and worries he'd become the next Michael Rappaport if he made the cast. You'll be shocked to find out which host is a “Donna defender" and where they stand in the epic Yam Yam and Micha
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 402
Will and Rider have lowered their hoods and raised their lanterns to recap the second episode of The Traitors, Season 4! With one episode down, they're starting to figure out who is a gamer and who's primed to leave the castle. But competition aside, the guys have their sights set on one specific contestant for eviction. The addition of a “secret traitor” raises the stakes and Ri
Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 401
The Daniettes are back and better than ever! Last season, Will and Rider transformed from guys who couldn’t tell a tango from a foxtrot to full blown dance experts. And now their journey takes them to a castle in rural Scotland as they faithfully recap Season 4 of The Traitors. Rider has never seen the show and is now obsessed with the castle. On the other hand, Will thinks he can win
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