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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!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 407 Jan 30, 2026

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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 player of all time??

And what would happen in a Traitors season pitting Boy Meets World vs. Full House??

Faithfuls and Traitors, it’s time for another recap on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 406 Jan 24, 2026

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*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 challenge, but the real fear lies in Alan Cumming having to explains these confusing rules.

Plus…are we headed toward a salmon-specific storyline?? The competition (and the fish) gets smoked on a new Pod Meets Twirl’d!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 405 Jan 23, 2026

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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 think is the most exposed Traitor thanks to poor lying skills, and learn something new about history’s most famous traitors, trivia that Will just causally knows.

All this and more, on Pod Meets Twirl’d!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 404 Jan 23, 2026

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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” and try to figure out who has to hose down Rapaport after dinner, all on a breakdown of episode 4, for Pod Meets Twirl’d!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 403 Jan 17, 2026

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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 Michael beef.

Plus, have Will and Rider figured out a strategy to - “the secret alliance”??

Find out on the newest Pod Meets Twirl'd: Traiting Places.

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 402 Jan 16, 2026

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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 Rider already has theories on how it will all work out.

Plus, Will asks the most important question of all: What's the castle buffet like??

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 401 Jan 16, 2026

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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 it with strategic "hangman."

So come take the journey with Will & Rider as they recognize Mark Ballas...on the premier episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

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Introducing: Pod Meets Twirl'd Jan 15, 2026

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