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Pod Meets Twirl’d

Pod Meets World’s Will Friedle & Rider Strong were sitcom stars 30 years ago. The concept of reality TV is honestly pretty foreign to them. But when their best friend Danielle Fishel competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2025, the boys committed to watching their first TV dance competition, and quickly became addicted. And undeniable experts. That is, if you ask them.

With their podcast, Pod Meets Twirl’d, they decided to share their newfound discovery, and self proclaimed expertise, of unscripted TV and now they’ll continue their journey through the genre. The newly formed cultural thought leaders are ready to start recapping, reviewing and rehashing all the hottest reality shows! Even if they’ve never never seen it before.

First up, the show Rider has never heard of and Will THINKS he can win – Traitors!

Latest Episodes:

Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 509 Nov 11, 2026

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The Daniettes are on the road! But even wide open highways won’t keep Will and Rider from recapping another episode of The Traitors Season 5, now checking in from the car!
Our hosts navigate seemingly useless cliffhangers and the possibility that the rest of the season just…isn’t good.
They still try to figure out the strategy behind the poisoned chalice, but maybe the point is there is - NO strategy!
Buckle up and stick to the speed limit on this new riding shotgun episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Ron Funches Nov 07, 2026

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Ron Funches has finally emerged from Season 4’s castle to reveal all the secrets and inner workings of his journey for Pod Meets Twirl’d.
The comedian shares the moment he realized that while he was there to play a game, everyone else was just trying to create a viral TV moment.
Our hosts grill Ron about some of the more controversial decisions from his season, and get into his past as a Chicago-born stand-up.
Plus, find out if Ron would ever return to The Traitors, on a brand new, hilarious episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d!!

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Class Reunion: RHOSLC 708 Nov 07, 2026

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Did the ladies of Salt Lake City just take it too far?! What was supposed to be a healing Reiki gathering turned into absolute chaos...And in a twist no one saw coming, Marla finds out she actually might be one of the only people who doesn't wear jeans on a plane.
Plus, it’s time to find out what new Bravo adventure awaits our fearless duo - on a new Class Reunion!!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 508 Nov 03, 2026

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In a world of manipulation, deception, and betrayal, Will and Rider’s moral compass had led them back to podcasting, still obsessed with The Traitors: New Blood!

The boys think Victor is worthy of celebrating after his undying refusal to back down from “fruitgate," but Will and Rider just aren’t convinced that taking down Abby was the right move.
They also debate the influence he has over the whole castle and what Joe needs to do to make it through the game alive, because he just might be able to pull off the ultimate twist.
Plus, are "regular people" the key to making The Traitors more entertaining?? Come along as Will and Rider kick the hornet’s nest on another episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)!

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Class Reunion: RHOSLC 707 Oct 31, 2026

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Everyone's favorite Bravo obsessed celebrities, Marla and Lee are back from Charleston, and they have A LOT to unpack! From rubbing elbows with their favorite Bravolebrities at Watch What Happnes Live to Lee and Austin Kroll ending up on Page Six - dreams really do come true!!

Plus, what headlines! Amanda Batula's shocking exit, Housewives heading to Broadway and Craig Conover's surprising new acting gig!

Then, Lee and Marla are back to recapping RHOSLC where Heathers Jupiter party is in full swing. And don't miss Lee's hilarious story involving a psychic reading gone terribly wrong on all-new Class Reunion.

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 507 Oct 27, 2026

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It’s another week in the castle, and our hosts are getting frustrated with the Faithfuls on The Traitors: New Blood!

Victor’s strategy has Will baffled, but Rider wonders if keeping him around could actually help the Traitors. And are the producers rigging the power of the pardon to save him?

The boys dive into the infinite possibilities of the Scarecrow Challenge, and as the end of the season looms near, they can’t decide if the Faithfuls are playing poorly…or if the Traitors are playing well!

Plus, what would Will and Rider’s Traitors montages look like?? Find out why it might include a giant turkey leg on this week's Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)!

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Class Reunion: Dolores Catania (RHONJ) Oct 25, 2026

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Real Housewives of New Jersey royalty, Dolores Catania, has entered the class room in Charleston!
Dolores talks to Lee and Marla about the highly anticipated return of RHONJ and what she thinks of the new cast members.
Plus, she dishes on her unforgettable experience winning The Traitors and how co-hosting a fellow iHeart podcast might be get her in trouble with some Housewives.
It’s a true Bravo Fest on the new Class Reunion…

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Class Reunion: Shep Rose (Southern Charm) Oct 25, 2026

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Lee and Marla are still live in South Carolina and are now joined by Southern Charm’s Shep Rose!
Lee reveals his unexpected connection to Shep after renting his former house on Airbnb, and the stories only get wilder from there!
Shep opens up about his new book, Nothing in Moderation, and his eye-opening experience with Ayahuasca.
Plus, Shep shares his advice for surviving reality TV, and gets candid about his relationship with his ex-girlfriend and where they stand today.
It’s a good one - it’s Class Reunion!!

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Class Reunion: Joe Bradley (Southern Hospitality) Oct 25, 2026

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Southern Hospitality’s Joe Bradley is officially the first guest on Class Reunion! And we couldn’t be happier about it!!
Lee and Joe talk about their bromance and how they first met, while the whole group celebrates Bravo’s new announcement of a Southern Hospitality Season 2.
Joe also reveals why he decided to walk away from Republic, what's next for his career, and how the show is evolving.
There’s only one chance at a first time - so get ready for the introductory guest of a lifetime on - Class Reunion!

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Class Reunion: RHOSLC 706 (Live from Bravo Fan Fest!) Oct 24, 2026

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Lee and Marla are together in Charleston for Bravo Fan Fest 2026 and recapping RHOSLC from the belly of the beast!
First, they’re breaking down the latest unscripted headlines, from Whitney Rose's rumored topless Vegas show to the highly anticipated return of the Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Then when it comes to RHOSLC, they dig deep into Lisa Barlow's VERY expensive apologies and analyze Mary's unforgettable one-liners, and trust us - Marla and Lee have plenty of opinions. And why is Lee suddenly making headlines with Britani?! Are we the drama? It’s an all new, on location, Class Reunion.

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