Pod Meets World | |
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Presentation | |
Hosted by | Rider Strong Danielle Fishel Will Friedle |
Genre | Rewatch podcast |
Publication | |
Original release | June 29, 2022 |
Provider | iHeartPodcasts |
Pod Meets World is a rewatch podcast hosted by Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel, and Will Friedle. The hosts rewatch episodes of their 1990s sitcom Boy Meets World , share behind-the-scenes memories, and interview other actors and producers who were involved with Boy Meets World. [1] [2]
The podcast premiered on June 26, 2022. It is produced by iHeartPodcasts. [3]
According to Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong first had the idea for the podcast in 2018. Though Ben Savage was initially in discussions to co-host the podcast, he ultimately decided not to. Fishel said in 2022, "And so we talked about all the different ways we could do it. And at the end of our conversations, Ben said, 'I just don't think it's for me.' And we get it. So we're respecting his decision. And if he eventually wants to come on, we'll leave that door open." [4]
Episodes of the podcast are either interviews or discussions of an episode of the series. According to Rider Strong, he had not seen many episodes of the series since they first aired in the 1990s. For the podcast, Strong is rewatching the episodes with his son, and the podcast sometimes features recordings of Strong's son's reaction to the episodes.
The podcast has received mostly positive reviews. [5] Avery Thompson of Hollywood Life called it "the podcast we didn't know we needed." [6]
The podcast gained a bit of controversy in February 2024 on their episode discussing guest star and crew member Brian Peck, a convicted sex offender. As revealed in the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV , Friedle and Strong were amongst the public figures who wrote letters of support for probation during Peck’s 2004 trial regarding allegations of child sexual abuse. Although both have stated regret for their support at the time, many criticized them for this for not giving a direct apology to the victim, who was later revealed to be former child star and teen idol Drake Bell. [7] After Bell called out Friedle and Strong multiple times, he eventually forgave Strong after speaking with him, tweeting about it on April 5. [8]
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1 | "TGI-Happening" | June 26, 2022 | |
The podcast premiere. Co-hosts Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel, and Will Friedle share their reasons for starting the podcast. | |||
2 | "TGI-The Pilot" | June 29, 2022 | |
A discussion of the pilot. | |||
3 | "William "Rusty" Russ Meets World" | July 3, 2022 | |
An interview with actor William Russ who starred as Alan Matthews. | |||
4 | "TGI-Dad Episode 102 "On the Fence"" | July 6, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 2 "On the Fence" with William "Rusty" Russ. | |||
5 | "William Daniels Meets World" | July 10, 2022 | |
An interview with actor William Daniels who starred as Mr. Feeny and his wife Bonnie Bartlett who starred as Dean Bolander. | |||
6 | "TGI-Episode 103 "Father Knows Less"" | July 13, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 3 "Father Knows Less." | |||
7 | "David Trainer Meets World" | July 17, 2022 | |
An interview with director David Trainer. Trainer discusses the uncomfortable working conditions that show creator Michael Jacobs created for the young actors. Danielle Fishel discusses how Jacobs embarrassed her in front of the cast and crew, calling it a "toxic work environment." [9] | |||
8 | "TGI-Episode 104 "Cory's Alternative Friends"" | July 20, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 4 "Cory's Alternative Friends" with David Trainer. | |||
9 | "Lee Norris Meets World" | July 24, 2022 | |
An interview with actor Lee Norris who played Stuart Minkus during the first season. | |||
10 | "TGI-Episode 105 "Killer Bees"" | July 27, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 5 "Killer Bees." | |||
11 | "Marty York Meets World" | July 31, 2022 | |
An interview with actor Marty York who appeared as Larry in three episodes of the first season. | |||
12 | "TGI-Episode 106 "Boys II Mensa"" | August 3, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 6 "Boys II Mensa." | |||
13 | "Lauren Lapkus Meets World TGI-Episode 107 "Grandma Was a Rolling Stone"" | August 7, 2022 | |
An interview with comedian and Boy Meets World fan Lauren Lapkus and discussion of season 1, episode 7 "Grandma was a Rolling Stone". | |||
14 | "Lauren Lapkus Meets World Part 2 TGI-Episode 107 "Grandma Was a Rolling Stone"" | August 10, 2022 | |
A continuation of the interview with comedian and Boy Meets World fan Lauren Lapkus and discussion of season 1, episode 7 "Grandma was a Rolling Stone." | |||
15 | "TGI-Episode 108 "Teacher's Bet"" | August 14, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 8 "Teacher's Bet." | |||
16 | "Q&A Meets World Part 1" | August 21, 2022 | |
Rider, Danielle, and Will answer listener questions. | |||
17 | "Q&A Meets World Part 2" | August 24, 2022 | |
Rider, Danielle, and Will continue answering listener questions. | |||
18 | "Lance Bass Meets World" | August 28, 2022 | |
An interview with singer Lance Bass who dated Danielle. | |||
19 | "TGI-Episode 109 "Class Pre-Union"" | August 31, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 9 "Class Pre-Union." | |||
20 | "Betsy Randle Meets World" | September 4, 2022 | |
An interview with actress Betsy Randle who played Amy Matthews. | |||
21 | "TGI-Episode 110 "Santa's Little Helper"" | September 7, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 10 "Santa's Little Helper". | |||
22 | "Trina McGee Meets World" | September 11, 2022 | |
An interview with Trina McGee who played Angela Moore on three seasons. | |||
23 | "TGI-Episode 111 "The Father/Son Game"" | September 14, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 11 "The Father/Son Game" with Trina McGee. | |||
24 | "Barbie Block and Sally Stiner Meet World" | September 18, 2022 | |
An interview with Barbie Block and Sally Stiner, who were the casting directors for the show. | |||
25 | "TGI-Episode 112 "Once in Love With Amy"" | September 21, 2022 | |
Critic/writer Starlee Kine joins the hosts to discuss the concept of comfort TV and season 1, episode 12 "Once in Love with Amy". | |||
26 | "Marla Sokoloff Meets World" | September 25, 2022 | |
Interview with actress Marla Sokoloff, who made her television debut in the season 1 episode "Cory's Alternative Friends". | |||
27 | "TGI-Episode 113 "She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not"" | September 28, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 13 "She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not." | |||
28 | "Christine Lakin Meets World" | October 2, 2022 | |
An interview with Step by Step actress Christine Lakin. | |||
29 | "TGI-Episode 114 "The B-Team for Life"" | October 5, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1 episode 14, "The B-Team for Life." | |||
30 | "TGI-Episode 115 "Model Family"" | October 9, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1 episode 15, "Model Family." | |||
31 | "Kris Kyer Meets World" | October 16, 2022 | |
An interview with Kristopher Kyer, who was the dialogue coach of the first season and provided offscreen voices in three episodes. | |||
32 | "TGI- The BMW DNA" | October 19, 2022 | |
Danielle, Will, and Rider go over their 23andMe results and interview several background actors from Boy Meets World. | |||
33 | "TGI-Episode 116 "Risky Business"" | October 23, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 16 "Risky Business." | |||
34 | "Q&A Meets World pt3: The Sequel's Sequel" | October 26, 2022 | |
Rider, Danielle, and Will answer even further questions from listeners. | |||
35 | "DeJuan Guy Meets World" | October 30, 2022 | |
An interview with "Death Chair" alum DeJuan Guy, who played Ellis in two episodes. | |||
36 | "TGI-Episode 117 "The Fugitive"" | November 3, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 17 "The Fugitive." | |||
37 | "Jeff Sherman Meets World" | November 6, 2022 | |
An interview with Jeff Sherman, a writer and producer on the show. Sherman wrote the Shawn-centric episode "The Fugitive", among others. | |||
38 | "TGI-Episode 118 "It's a Wonderful Night"" | November 9, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 18 "It's a Wonderful Night." | |||
39 | "Matthew Lawrence Meets World" | November 13, 2022 | |
An interview with Matthew Lawrence, who played Jack Hunter in seasons 5, 6, and 7. | |||
40 | "TGI-Episode 119 "Kid Gloves"" | November 16, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 19 "Kid Gloves." | |||
41 | "TGI-Episode 120 "The Play's the Thing"" | November 20, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 20 "The Play's the Thing." | |||
42 | "Jeff Menell Meets World" | November 27, 2022 | |
An interview with writer Jeff Menell who wrote the fan-favorite episode "And Then There Was Shawn" among others. | |||
43 | "TGI-Episode 121 "Boy Meets Girl"" | November 30, 2022 | |
A discussion of season 1, episode 21 "Boy Meets Girl". | |||
44 | "Jason Marsden Meets World" | December 4, 2022 | |
An interview with Jason Marsden who played Jason Marsden in nine episodes of seasons 1 and 2. | |||
45 | "TGI-Episode 122 "I Dream of Feeny"" | December 7, 2022 | |
A discussion of the season 1, episode 22 "I Dream of Feeny." | |||
46 | "A Surprise Meets World" | December 11, 2022 | |
Will and Rider believe they're doing Boy Meets World Trivia but Danielle has a surprise for them both. | |||
47 | "Kathy Ireland Meets World" | December 14, 2022 | |
An interview with Kathy Ireland who appeared as Alexis in season 1, episode 15 "Model Family." | |||
48 | "Lindsay Price Meets World" | December 18, 2022 | |
An interview with Lindsay Price who appeared as Linda in season 1, episode 8 "Teacher's Bet." | |||
49 | "Bruh Meets World...Meets World (Season 1 Recap)" | December 25, 2022 | |
Danielle, Will, and Rider sit down with the hosts of fan podcast "Bruh Meets World" to recap Season 1. | |||
50 | "TGI-Episode 201 "Back 2 School"" | January 4, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 1 "Back 2 School." | |||
51 | "Anthony Tyler Quinn Meets World" | January 8, 2023 | |
An interview with Anthony Tyler Quinn who played Jonathan Turner in three seasons. | |||
52 | "TGI-Episode 202 "Pairing Off"" | January 11, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 2 "Pairing Off". [10] | |||
53 | "Janette Kotichas Meets World" | January 15, 2023 | |
An interview with season 1 staff-writer Janette Kotichas who wrote the episodes "Boyz II Mensa" and "Boy Meets Girl". | |||
54 | "TGI-Episode 203 "Notorious"" | January 18, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 3 "Notorious" | |||
55 | "Adam Scott Meets World" | January 22, 2023 | |
An interview with Adam Scott who appeared in four episodes as two different characters. [11] | |||
56 | "TGI-Episode 204 "Me and Mr. Joad"" | January 25, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 4 "Mr and Mr. Joad". | |||
57 | "Marguerite Moreau Meets World" | January 29, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Marguerite Moreau who played Rebecca in the season 2 episode "Pairing Off". | |||
58 | "TGI-Episode 205 "The Uninvited"" | February 1, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 5 "The Uninvited". | |||
59 | "Blake Sennett Meets World" | February 5, 2023 | |
An interview with Blake Sennett (originally credited as Blake Soper) who played Joey "The Rat" Epstein in three seasons. | |||
60 | "TGI-Episode 206 "Who's Afraid of Cory Wolf?"" | February 8, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 6 "Who's Afraid of Cory Wolf?". | |||
61 | "Ethan Suplee Meets World" | February 12, 2023 | |
An interview with Ethan Suplee who played Frankie "The Enforcer" Stechino, Jr. in four seasons. | |||
62 | "TGI-Episode 207 "Wake Up Little Cory"" | February 15, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 7 "Wake Up Little Cory". | |||
63 | "Danny McNulty Meets World" | February 19, 2023 | |
An interview with Danny McNulty who played Harley Keiner in a total of eight episodes. | |||
64 | "TGI-Episode 208 "Band on the Run"" | February 22, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 8 "Band on the Run". | |||
65 | "Mark Blutman Meets World" | February 26, 2023 | |
An interview with "Boy Meets World" writer and producer Mark Blutman. | |||
66 | "TGI-Episode 209 "Fear Strikes Out"" | March 1, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 9 "Fear Strikes Out". | |||
67 | "Didi DeStefano Meets World" | March 5, 2023 | |
An interview with Boy Meets World stage manager Didi DeStefano. | |||
68 | "TGI-Episode 210 "Sister Theresa"" | March 8, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 10 "Sister Theresa". | |||
69 | "TGI-Episode 211 "The Beard"" | March 15, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 11 "The Beard". | |||
70 | "Blake Clark Meets World" | March 19, 2023 | |
An interview with Blake Clark who played Chet Hunter in a total of 12 episodes. | |||
71 | "TGI-Episode 212 "Turnaround"" | March 22, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 12 "Turnaround". | |||
72 | "Q&A Meets World! Part 1" | March 27, 2023 | |
The first part of a two part episode in which Rider, Danielle, and Will answer fan questions. | |||
73 | "Q&A Meets World! Part 2" | March 28, 2023 | |
The second part of a two part episode in which Rider, Danielle, and Will answer fan questions. | |||
74 | "TGI - Episode 213 “Cyrano”" | March 30, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 13 "Cyrano". | |||
75 | "David Kendall Meets World" | April 3, 2023 | |
An interview with writer, producer, and director of Boy Meets World , David Kendall. | |||
76 | "TGI - Episode 214 “I Am Not a Crook”" | April 6, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle, and Will discuss their feelings on former co-star Ben Savage running for Congress, [12] and season 2, episode 14 "I Am Not A Crook". | |||
77 | "Young Danielle, Rider & Will Meet World" | April 10, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle, and Will react to old interview clips of themselves just as they began their work on Boy Meets World . | |||
78 | "TGI - Episode 215 "Breaking Up is Really, Really Hard to Do"" | April 12, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 15 "Breaking Up is Really, Really Hard to Do". | |||
79 | "TGI - Episode 216 "Danger Boy" w/Tony Quinn (Part 1)" | April 16, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 16 "Danger Boy". | |||
80 | "TGI - Episode 216 "Danger Boy" w/Tony Quinn (Part 2)" | April 19, 2023 | |
A continuation of the discussion from Part 1. | |||
81 | "Group Therapy Meets World" | April 23, 2023 | |
Therapist Kiera Muscara helps Rider, Danielle, and Will look back on their childhood experiences. | |||
82 | "TGI - Episode 217 "On The Air"" | April 26, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 17 "On The Air". | |||
83 | "Danielle Harris Meets World" | April 30, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Danielle Harris, who played Theresa Keiner in season 2, episode 10 "Sister Theresa". | |||
84 | "TGI - Episode 218 "By Hook or by Crook"" | May 3, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 18 "By Hook or by Crook". | |||
85 | "Jodie Sweetin Meets World" | May 7, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Jodie Sweetin. | |||
86 | "TGI - Episode 219 "Wrong Side of the Tracks"" | May 10, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 19 "Wrong Side of the Tracks". | |||
87 | "Nancy Kerrigan Meets World" | May 14, 2023 | |
An interview with professional skater Nancy Kerrigan, who appeared as a fictionalized version of herself in season 2, episode 19 "Wrong Side of the Tracks". | |||
88 | "TGI - Episode 220 "Pop Quiz"" | May 17, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 20 "Pop Quiz". | |||
89 | "Pod Meets World LIVE! Presented by Hyundai" | May 22, 2023 | |
An audio version of a PMW live show from the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles, California. | |||
90 | "TGI - Episode 221 "The Thrilla' in Phila"" | May 24, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 21 "The Thrilla' in Phila". | |||
91 | "Natanya Ross Meets World" | May 28, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Natanya Ross, who played Ingrid Iverson in season 2, episode 12 "Turnaround". | |||
92 | "TGI - Episode 222 "Career Day"" | May 31, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 22 "Career Day". | |||
93 | "Kenny Johnston Meets World" | June 4, 2023 | |
An interview with actor Kenny Johnston, who temporarily replaced Danny McNulty as Harley Keiner in season 2, episode 19 "Wrong Side of the Tracks". | |||
94 | "TGI - Episode 223 "Home"" | June 7, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 2, episode 23 "Home". | |||
95 | "The Stalker Family Meets World" | June 11, 2023 | |
An interview with members of the Shere family, who attended almost every taping of Boy Meets World. | |||
96 | "Bruh Meets World...Meets World (Season 2 Recap)" | June 14, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle, and Will sit down with the hosts of fan podcast "Bruh Meets World" to recap season 2. | |||
97 | "Andrea Barber Meets World" | June 18, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Andrea Barber. | |||
98 | "'Summertime Switch' Meets World" | June 21, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle, and Will discuss the 1994 TV movie Summertime Switch, in which Strong starred. | |||
99 | "Bonnie Morgan Meets World" | June 25, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Bonnie Morgan, who originally portrayed Topanga before Danielle replaced her. | |||
100 | "'Munchie Strikes Back' Meets World (with Natanya Ross)" | June 28, 2023 | |
A discussion of the film Munchie Strikes Back , in which Ross played the role of Jennifer. | |||
101 | "Darlene Vogel Meets World" | July 9, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Darlene Vogel, who played Katherine "Kat" Tompkins in season 2. | |||
102 | "TGI-Episode #301 "My Best Friend's Girl"" | July 12, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 1 "My Best Friend's Girl". | |||
103 | "Jason Weaver Meets World" | July 16, 2023 | |
An interview with actor Jason Weaver, who co-starred in Summertime Switch with Rider. | |||
104 | "TGI-Episode 302 "The Double Lie"" | July 19, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 2 "The Double Lie". | |||
105 | "Jeff McCracken Meets World" | July 23, 2023 | |
An interview with Jeff McCracken, who directed over 50 episodes of Boy Meets World. | |||
106 | "How Rude, Tanneritos (Jodie Sweetin & Andrea Barber) Meets World" | July 25, 2023 | |
An interview with Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, who are promoting their own podcast, "How Rude, Tanneritos", where they look back on their show Full House. | |||
107 | "TGI-Episode 303 "What I Meant to Say"" | July 27, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 3 "What I Meant to Say". | |||
108 | "Alex Désert Meets World" | July 31, 2023 | |
An interview with actor Alex Désert, who played Eli Williams in season 3 of Boy Meets World. | |||
109 | "TGI-Episode 304 "He Said, She Said"" | August 3, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 4 "He Said, She Said". | |||
110 | "Lindsay Ridgeway Meets World" | August 7, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Lindsay Ridgeway, who was the second to portray Morgan Matthews on Boy Meets World. | |||
111 | "TGI-Episode 305 "Hometown Hero"" | August 10, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 5 "Hometown Hero". | |||
112 | "Sara Markowitz Meets World" | August 14, 2023 | |
An interview with Sara Markowitz, who designed costumes for seasons 2 and 3 of Boy Meets World. | |||
113 | "TGI-Episode 306 "This Little Piggy"" | August 17, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 6 "This Little Piggy". | |||
114 | "Melissa Joan Hart Meets World" | August 21, 2023 | |
An interview with actress Melissa Joan Hart. | |||
115 | "TGI-Episode 307 "Truth and Consequences"" | August 24, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 7 "Truth and Consequences". | |||
116 | "Jennifer Fishel Meets World" | August 28, 2023 | |
An interview with Danielle's mother Jennifer. | |||
117 | "TGI-Episode 308 "Rave On"" | August 31, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 8 "Rave On". | |||
118 | "Mark-Paul Gosselaar Meets World" | September 4, 2023 | |
An interview with actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar. | |||
119 | "TGI – Episode 309 "The Last Temptation of Cory"" | September 7, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 9 "The Last Temptation of Cory". | |||
120 | "Tamara Johnson Meets World" | September 11, 2023 | |
An interview with Tamara Johnson, who was the sound mixer for Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World. | |||
121 | "TGI – Episode 310 "Train of Fools"" | September 13, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 10 "Train of Fools". | |||
122 | "Susan Estelle Jansen Meets World" | September 17, 2023 | |
An interview with Susan Estelle Jansen who was a writer/producer for seasons 1–4 of Boy Meets World and co-wrote the Girl Meets World episode "Girl Meets First Date". | |||
123 | "TGI – Episode 311 "City Slickers"" | September 21, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 11 "City Slickers". | |||
124 | "The Pod Meets World Half-Draft: Characters" | September 24, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will "draft" the best possible teams of Boy Meets World characters. | |||
125 | "A Pod Meets World Road Trip to Vegas" | September 28, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will hold a Q&A session while taking a road trip to Las Vegas. | |||
126 | "The Pod Meets World Half-Draft: Episodes" | October 1, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will hold a "draft" for the best Boy Meets World episodes they've seen so far. | |||
127 | "TGI – Episode 312 "The Grass is Always Greener"" | October 5, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 12 "The Grass is Always Greener". | |||
128 | "Steve Hoefer Meets World" | October 8, 2023 | |
An interview with Boy Meets World stage manager Steve Hoefer. | |||
129 | "TGI – Episode 313 "New Friends and Old"" | October 11, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 13 "New Friends and Old". | |||
130 | "Wesley Staples Meets World" | October 15, 2023 | |
An interview with Boy Meets World on-set teacher Wesley Staples. | |||
131 | "TGI – Episode 314 "A Kiss is More Than a Kiss"" | October 19, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 14 "A Kiss is More Than a Kiss". | |||
132 | "King & Lin Strong Meet World" | October 22, 2023 | |
An interview with Rider's parents King and Lin. | |||
133 | "TGI – Episode 315 "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter"" | October 25, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 15 "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter". | |||
134 | "The Pod Meets World Half Draft: '90s Movies" | October 30, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will hold a "draft" for the best movie released in the 1990s. | |||
135 | "TGI – Episode 316 "Stormy Weather"" | November 1, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 16 "Stormy Weather". | |||
136 | "Attorney Gary Friedle Meets World" | November 5, 2023 | |
An interview with Will's father Gary. | |||
137 | "TGI – Episode 317 "The Pink Flamingo Kid"" | November 9, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 17 "The Pink Flamingo Kid". | |||
138 | "Adam Duritz Meets World" | November 12, 2023 | |
An interview with Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz. | |||
139 | "TGI – Episode 318 "Life Lessons"" | November 15, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 18 "Life Lessons". | |||
140 | "Pod Meets Sailing with the Stars" | November 19, 2023 | |
A discussion of Rider and Danielle's experiences on a celebrity-themed sea cruise. | |||
141 | "TGI – Episode 319 "I Was a Teenage Spy"" | November 22, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 19 "I Was a Teenage Spy". | |||
142 | "Laurie Heaps Meets World" | November 27, 2023 | |
An interview with Laurie Heaps, who, starting with season 3, was a hairstylist for Boy Meets World. | |||
143 | "TGI – Episode 320 "I Never Sang for My Legal Guardian"" | November 29, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 20 "I Never Sang for My Legal Guardian". | |||
144 | "TGI – Episode 321 "The Happiest Show on Earth (Part 1)" | December 6, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 21 "The Happiest Show on Earth". | |||
145 | "TGI – Episode 321 "The Greatest Show on Earth" (Part 2)" | December 7, 2023 | |
A continuation of the discussion from Part 1. | |||
146 | "TGI – Episode 322 "Brother, Brother"" | December 13, 2023 | |
A discussion of season 3, episode 22 "Brother, Brother". | |||
147 | "Bruh Meets World...Meets World (Season 3 Recap)" | December 20, 2023 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will sit down with the hosts of fan podcast "Bruh Meets World" to recap season 3. | |||
148 | "Group Therapy Meets World Part 2" | December 27, 2023 | |
Therapist Kiera Muscara returns to help Rider, Danielle and Will reflect on their Boy Meets World experiences and evaluate how their podcast has affected their current outlook on life. | |||
149 | "TGI – Episode 401 "You Can Go Home Again"" | January 3, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 1 "You Can Go Home Again". | |||
150 | "Patrick Renna Meets World" | January 7, 2024 | |
A interview with actor Patrick Renna, who played Kyle in season 3, episode 18 "Life Lessons", and also appeared in the TV movie Summertime Switch. | |||
151 | "TGI – Episode 402 "Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow"" | January 10, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 2 "Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow". | |||
152 | "Kevin Kelton Meets World" | January 14, 2024 | |
An interview with Kevin Kelton, who was a producer for Boy Meets World and is credited with writing four episodes. | |||
153 | "TGI – Episode 403 "I Ain't Gonna Spray Lettuce No More"" | January 17, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 3 "I Ain't Gonna Spray Lettuce No More". | |||
154 | "Staci Keanan Meets World (and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!)" | January 21, 2024 | |
First, Will and The Cheetah Girls star Sabrina Bryan announce their new podcast, Magical Rewind, where they discuss Wonderful World of Disney and Disney Channel Original Movies. Then, an interview with Step by Step actress Staci Keanan. | |||
155 | "TGI – Episode 404 "Fishing for Virna"" | January 25, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 4 "Fishing for Virna". | |||
156 | "Larisa Oleynik Meets World" | January 28, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Larisa Oleynik, who played Dana Pruitt on 3 episodes of Boy Meets World. | |||
157 | "TGI – Episode 405 "Shallow Boy"" | January 31, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 5 "Shallow Boy". | |||
158 | "Wesley Jonathan Meets World" | February 4, 2024 | |
An interview with actor Wesley Jonathan, who played T.J. in season 3, episode 10, "Train of Fools". | |||
159 | "TGI – Episode 406 "Janitor Dad"" | February 7, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 6 "Janitor Dad". | |||
160 | "Andrew Keegan Meets World" | February 11, 2024 | |
An interview with actor Andrew Keegan, who played Ronnie "Lips" Waterman in season 3, episode 21 "The Happiest Show on Earth". | |||
161 | "TGI – Episode 407 "Singled Out"" | February 14, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 7 "Singled Out". | |||
162 | "Pod Meets World 2/19/24" | February 19, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle, Will and marriage and family therapist Kati Morton discuss sexual grooming and child sexual abuse, in light of the 2003 arrest and eventual conviction of actor Brian Peck, who was a stand-in for at least the fifth season of Boy Meets World, and whom Rider and Will once considered a personal friend. | |||
163 | "TGI – Episode 408 "Dangerous Secret"" | February 21, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 8 "Dangerous Secret". | |||
164 | "Dom Irrera Meets World" | February 25, 2024 | |
An interview with actor and stand-up comedian Dom Irrera, who played Bosco Cellini in season 4, episode 2 "Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow". | |||
165 | "TGI – Episode 409 "Sixteen Candles and Four-Hundred-Pound Men"" | February 28, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 9 "Sixteen Candles and Four-Hundred-Pound Men". | |||
166 | "Elisabeth Harnois Meets World" | March 3, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Elisabeth Harnois, who played Missy Robinson in season 3, episode 9 "The Last Temptation of Cory" and co-starred with Will in the TV movie My Date with the President's Daughter . | |||
167 | "TGI – Episode 410 "Turkey Day"" | March 6, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 10 "Turkey Day". | |||
168 | "Leisha Hailey Meets World" | March 10, 2024 | |
An interview with actress and musician Leisha Hailey, who played Corrina Collins in season 4, episode 5, "Shallow Boy". Note: Rider Strong is absent for this episode. | |||
169 | "TGI – Episode 411 "An Affair to Forget"" | March 14, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 11 "An Affair to Forget". | |||
170 | "Hillary Tuck Meets World" | March 18, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Hillary Tuck, who appeared on Boy Meets World as three different characters. | |||
171 | "TGI – Episode 412 "Easy Street"" | March 20, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 12 "Easy Street". | |||
172 | "Shareen Mitchell Meets World" | March 24, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Shareen Mitchell, who played Virna Hunter on season 4 of Boy Meets World. | |||
173 | "TGI – Episode 413 "B&B's B ‘N’ B" | March 27, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 13 "B&B's B ‘N’ B". | |||
174 | "Amy Jo Johnson Meets World" | March 31, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Amy Jo Johnson. | |||
175 | "TGI – Episode 414 "Wheels"" | April 3, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 14 "Wheels". | |||
176 | "Jacqui Fehl Meets World" | April 7, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Jacqui Fehl, who played a waitress in the background of season 4, episode 5 "Shallow Boy". | |||
177 | "TGI – Episode 415 "Chick Like Me"" | April 10, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 15 "Chick Like Me". | |||
178 | "Kristanna Loken Meets World" | April 15, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Kristanna Loken, who played Jennifer Bassett on two episodes of Boy Meets World and one episode of Girl Meets World. | |||
179 | "TGI – Episode 416 "A Long Walk to Pittsburgh: Part 1"" | April 17, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 16 "A Long Walk to Pittsburgh: Part 1". | |||
180 | "Jenna Von Oy Meets World" | April 22, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Jenna Von Oy. | |||
181 | "TGI – Episode 417 "A Long Walk to Pittsburgh: Part 2"" | April 24, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 17 "A Long Walk to Pittsburgh: Part 2". | |||
182 | "Jeff Sherman Meets World (again)" | April 29, 2024 | |
Another interview with Boy Meets World writer/producer Jeff Sherman. | |||
183 | "TGI – Episode 418 "Uncle Daddy"" | May 1, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 18 "Uncle Daddy". | |||
184 | "Justin Cooper Meets World" | May 6, 2024 | |
An interview with actor Justin Cooper, who played Ryan in season 4, episode 18 "Uncle Daddy". | |||
185 | "Sleepover at The Matthews House w/ William Russ and Betsy Randle" | May 9, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle, Will, William Russ and Betsy Randle have a "sleepover" at the house that was used as the exterior of the Matthews' house on season four of Boy Meets World. | |||
186 | "SLEEPOVER WEEK: Boxarate with Andrew Keegan" | May 12, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle, Will and Andrew Keegan discuss Keegan's workout tape Boxarate. | |||
187 | "SLEEPOVER WEEK: Magic: The Gathering" | May 13, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will play a Pod Meets World-themed version of Magic: The Gathering . | |||
188 | "SLEEPOVER WEEK: In the Tent" | May 15, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will spend the night in the backyard sharing stories of sleepovers from their youth. | |||
189 | "SLEEPOVER WEEK: Breakfast" | May 16, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will have breakfast and discuss their favorite parts of the sleepover. | |||
190 | "Bruce Prichard Meets World" | May 19, 2024 | |
An interview with Bruce Prichard, who appeared as his alter ego Brother Love in season 4, episode 19 "Sixteen Candles and Four-Hundred-Pound Men" and even produced the in-ring portion of the episode. | |||
191 | "TGI – Episode 419 "Quiz Show"" | May 22, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 19 "Quiz Show". | |||
192 | "Lindsey McKeon Meets World" | May 26, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Lindsey McKeon, who played Libby Harper in two episodes of Boy Meets World. | |||
193 | "TGI – Episode 420 "Security Guy"" | May 29, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 20 "Security Guy". | |||
194 | "Lisa Loeb Meets World" | June 3, 2024 | |
An interview with music artist Lisa Loeb. | |||
195 | "TGI – Episode 421 "Cult Fiction" Part 1" | June 5, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 21 "Cult Fiction". | |||
196 | "TGI – Episode 421 "Cult Fiction" Part 2" | June 7, 2024 | |
A continuation of the discussion from Part 1. | |||
197 | "Shiloh Strong Meets World" | June 9, 2024 | |
An interview with Rider's brother Shiloh. | |||
198 | "TGI – Episode 422 "Learning to Fly"" | June 13, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 4, episode 22 "Learning to Fly". | |||
199 | "Jeff McCracken Meets World Again" | June 16, 2024 | |
Another interview with Jeff McCracken. | |||
200 | "Bruh Meets World... Meets World (Season 4 Recap)" | June 20, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will sit down with the hosts of fan podcast "Bruh Meets World" to recap season 4. | |||
201 | "Debbe Dunning Meets World" | June 23, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Debbe Dunning, who played Alexandra in season 3, episode 21 "The Happiest Show on Earth". | |||
202 | "Camp Nowhere Meets World with Hillary Tuck" | June 26, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle, Will and actress Hillary Tuck discuss the 1994 movie Camp Nowhere , in which Tuck played the role of Betty Stoller. | |||
203 | "BONUS-Live from The Kids Wanna Jump! Tour" | June 28, 2024 | |
Rider, Danielle and Will talk about fun stories and moments from their live shows. | |||
204 | "Tamara Mello Meets World" | July 7, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Tamara Mello, who played Sherri in season 4, episode 21 "Cult Fiction". | |||
205 | "TGI – Episode 501 "Brothers"" | July 10, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 1 "Brothers". | |||
206 | "Judy Savage Meets World" | July 14, 2024 | |
An interview with talent agent Judy Savage, whose clients included Danielle and Rider. | |||
207 | "TGI – Episode 502 "Boy Meets Real World"" | July 17, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 2 "Boy Meets Real World". | |||
208 | "Jonathan C. Kaplan Meets World" | July 21, 2024 | |
An interview with actor Jonathan C. Kaplan, who appeared in four episodes of Boy Meets World season 2. | |||
209 | "TGI – Episode 503 "It's Not You... It's Me"" | July 24, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 3 "It's Not You... Not Me". | |||
210 | "Russell Dague Meets World" | July 28, 2024 | |
An interview with Russell Dague, who was the production coordinator for all seven seasons of Boy Meets World. | |||
211 | "TGI – Episode 504 "Fraternity Row"" | July 31, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 4, "Fraternity Row". | |||
212 | "Fans Meet World" | August 4, 2024 | |
A Q&A session with fans. | |||
213 | "TGI – Episode 505 "The Witches of Pennbrook"" | August 8, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 5, "The Witches of Pennbrook". | |||
214 | "Candace Cameron Bure Meets World" | August 11, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Candace Cameron Bure, who played Millie on season 5, episode 5, "The Witches of Pennbrook". | |||
215 | "TGI – Episode 506 "No Guts, No Cory"" | August 14, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 6 "No Guts, No Cory". | |||
216 | "Maggie Lawson Meets World" | August 18, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Maggie Lawson, who played Debbie in season 5, episode 7 "I Love You, Donna Karan". | |||
217 | "TGI – Episode 507 "I Love You, Donna Karan"" | August 21, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 7 "I Love You, Donna Karan". | |||
218 | "Montell Jordan Meets World" | August 25, 2024 | |
An interview with singer Montell Jordan. | |||
219 | "TGI – Episode 508 "Chasing Angela" featuring Trina McGee" | August 28, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 8 "Chasing Angela". | |||
220 | "Kelly Packard Meets World" | September 1, 2024 | |
An interview with actress Kelly Packard, who appeared on Boy Meets World as two different characters. | |||
221 | "TGI – Episode 509 "How to Succeed in Business"" | September 4, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 9 "How to Succeed in Business". | |||
222 | "Matthew Lawrence Meets World Again" | September 8, 2024 | |
Another interview with Matthew Lawrence. | |||
223 | "TGI – Episode 510 "Last Tango in Philly"" | September 11, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 10, "Last Tango in Philly". | |||
224 | "Jonathan Del Arco Meets World" | September 16, 2024 | |
An interview with actor Jonathan Del Arco, who played Nunzio in season 5, 10 "Last Tango in Philly". | |||
225 | "TGI – Episode 511 "A Very Topanga Christmas"" | September 18, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 11 "A Very Topanga Christmas". | |||
226 | "Lara Olsen Meets World" | September 22, 2024 | |
An interview with Lara Olsen, who had a hand in writing seven episodes of Boy Meets World. | |||
227 | "TGI – Episode 512 "Raging Cory"" | September 25, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 12 "Raging Cory". | |||
228 | "The Pod Meets World Festival" | September 29, 2024 | |
Rider and Will choose five movies to curate for hypothetical film festivals. | |||
229 | "TGI – Episode 513 "The Eskimo"" | October 2, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 13 "The Eskimo". | |||
230 | "The Random Years Meets World" | October 6, 2024 | |
A discussion of the short-lived sitcom The Random Years , in which Will co-starred. | |||
231 | "TGI – Episode 514 "Raging Cory"" | October 9, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 14 "Raging Cory". | |||
232 | "William "Rusty" Russ Meets World Again" | October 13, 2024 | |
Another interview with William Russ. | |||
233 | "TGI – Episode 515 "First Girlfriends' Club"" | October 16, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 15 "First Girlfriends' Club". | |||
234 | "Prop Master David Glazer Meets World" | October 20, 2024 | |
An interview with David Glazer, who was the property master for all seven seasons of Boy Meets World. | |||
235 | "TGI – Episode 516 "Torn Between Two Lovers (Feeling Like a Fool)"" | October 23, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 16 "Torn Between Two Lovers (Feeling Like a Fool)". | |||
236 | "From the Fans: And Then There Was Shawn" | October 25, 2024 | |
Before their recap of the episode, Rider, Danielle and Will listen to voice memos from fans to get their opinion. | |||
237 | "Rider's Office Hours: And Then There Was Horror" | October 27, 2024 | |
Rider and scholar Kristopher Woofter discuss horror of the 1990s. | |||
238 | "TGI – Episode 517 "And Then There Was Shawn"" | October 30, 2024 | |
A discussion of season 5, episode 17 "And Then There Was Shawn". | |||
239 | "And Then There Was Jeff McCracken" | November 3, 2024 | |
Jeff McCraken, who directed "And Then There Was Shawn", discuss his approach to the episode. | |||
240 | "And Then There Was Jeff Menell" | November 4, 2024 | |
Jeff Menell, who wrote "And Then There Was Shawn", gives his perspective on the episode. | |||
241 | "TGI – Episode 518 "If You Can't Be with the One You Love..."" | November 6, 2024 | |
A dicussion of Season 5, episode 18 "If You Can't Be with the One You Love..." |
Boy Meets World is an American coming-of-age sitcom created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly that aired on ABC for seven seasons between September 1993 and May 2000. The series centers on Cory Matthews and his friends and family, as he progresses from childhood to adulthood. Episodes chronicle the everyday events of Cory's home and school life; his teacher and neighbor George Feeny delivers life lessons as Cory learns to cope with social and personal issues of adolescence. Cory has strong relationships with his older brother Eric, younger sister Morgan, and parents, Amy and Alan. Cory's friendship with Shawn Hunter and romantic interest in Topanga Lawrence serve as central focuses of episodes. Overarching themes include a focus on family and friendships as well as discovering one's identity. Further characters were introduced in later seasons; Jonathan Turner, Eli Williams, Jack Hunter, Angela Moore and Rachel McGuire.
Danielle Christine Fishel is an American actress and director. She began her career in theater, appearing in community productions of The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan. She made her debut as an actress shortly after, making guest appearances in shows such as Full House and Harry and the Hendersons. In 1993, Fishel was cast as Topanga Lawrence on the teen sitcom Boy Meets World, which ran on ABC from 1993 to 2000, and reprised the role for its successor Girl Meets World on Disney Channel, which aired from 2014 to 2017.
Bennett Joseph Savage is an American actor. He played the lead role of Cory Matthews on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World (1993–2000) and its Disney Channel sequel Girl Meets World (2014–2017).
William Alan Friedle is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Eric Matthews on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World (1993–2000).
Matthew Lawrence is an American actor, podcaster and singer, widely known for his roles in Mrs. Doubtfire and Boy Meets World. Lawrence also starred in the series Brotherly Love with his real-life brothers Joey and Andrew.
Rider King Strong is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for starring as Shawn Hunter on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World (1993–2000), which he reprised in its sequel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017). He also headlined the cult Cabin Fever (2002) and co-wrote and directed the independent film Irish Twins (2008) with his brother Shiloh. He provided the voices of Brick Flagg in Kim Possible (2002–2004) and Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005), and Tom Lucitor in Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015–2019). In 2015, Strong was honored with the Young Artist Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jensen-Gerard Karp is an American producer, writer, actor, podcaster, gallerist, and former rapper. Previously known by his stage name Hot Karl, he signed a record deal with Interscope in his early 20s and has gone on to produce and write for television and radio.
Christine Lakin is an American actress and director. She is best known for her role as Alicia "Al" Lambert on the 1990s ABC/CBS sitcom Step by Step. She also played Joan of Arc on Showtime's Reefer Madness, was the sidekick on Craig Kilborn's 2010 Fox talk show The Kilborn File, and provides the voice of Joyce Kinney in Family Guy.
"Pilot" is the first episode of the American coming-of-age sitcom Boy Meets World. It premiered on ABC in the United States on September 24, 1993. The episode was written by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly and directed by John Tracy.
Girl Meets World is an American comedy television series created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly that premiered on Disney Channel on June 27, 2014. The series ran for three seasons, consisting of 72 episodes, and concluded on January 20, 2017. The series is a spinoff of Boy Meets World and stars Rowan Blanchard, Ben Savage, Sabrina Carpenter, Peyton Meyer, August Maturo, Danielle Fishel, and Corey Fogelmanis.
The first season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between September 24, 1993 and May 13, 1994, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television with series creator Michael Jacobs as executive producer. It was broadcast as part of the ABC comedy block TGIF on Friday evenings. The pilot debuted to ratings of 16.5 million viewers.
The third season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between September 22, 1995, and May 17, 1996, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television with series creator Michael Jacobs as executive producer. It was broadcast as part of the ABC comedy block TGIF on Friday evenings. This is the first season to have Lindsay Ridgeway as Morgan Matthews.
The second season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between September 23, 1994 and May 19, 1995, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television with series creator Michael Jacobs as executive producer. It was broadcast as part of the ABC comedy block TGIF on Friday evenings. This is the last season to have Lily Nicksay portray Morgan Matthews.
The fourth season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between September 20, 1996 and May 9, 1997, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television with series creator Michael Jacobs as executive producer. It was broadcast as part of the ABC comedy block TGIF on Friday evenings.
The fifth season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between October 3, 1997 and May 15, 1998, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television with series creator Michael Jacobs as executive producer. It was broadcast as part of the ABC comedy block TGIF on Friday evenings.
The sixth season of the television comedy series Boy Meets World aired between September 25, 1998 and May 14, 1999, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Touchstone Television with series creator Michael Jacobs as executive producer. It was broadcast as part of the ABC comedy block TGIF on Friday evenings.
Cornelius "Cory" A. Matthews is one of the main characters appearing on the 1993 family sitcom Boy Meets World and its 2014 sequel Girl Meets World, both created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly. He is portrayed by Ben Savage.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a 2024 American five-part documentary television series that details the toxic behind-the-scenes world of children's television programs from the 1990s to the 2000s, with a special focus on Dan Schneider's tenure as a producer and showrunner at Nickelodeon. The first four episodes aired March 17–18, 2024, on Investigation Discovery, and the fifth episode aired on April 7. The series was simultaneously released on Max and Discovery+, and produced by Maxine Productions with Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction and Business Insider; it was loosely based on a Business Insider article about Nickelodeon from 2022.
Brian Richard Peck is an American convicted sex offender and former actor, dialogue coach, director, and producer. He was arrested in 2003 for sexually assaulting Drake Bell in 2001, who was 15 years old during the incidents. Peck was sentenced to 16 months of prison in 2004.