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SOT: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Orange Fringe Pants (DWTS: The Next Pro 101) Jul 14, 2026

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Danielle Fishel is a professional podcaster. Valentin Chmerkovskiy is a professional dancer. And together, they are now…dancecasters.

This exciting duo is taking on a challenge beyond any ballroom: they’re recapping the newest Dancing with the Stars competition spinoff - The Next Pro.

Danielle and Val introduce the cast in this inaugural episode, we hear their first impressions of who may be stepping foot in the ballroom next season and we find out why the most tender hug a person can experience involves eye contact with Robert Irwin.

Plus, Val shares a Russian phrase that’s all too relatable, and we hear firsthand why making a mistake mid-routine makes you feel like you’re in The Matrix. Get ready for the first episode of Stepping on Toes!

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David Faustino Meets World Jul 13, 2026

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The Matthews and Bundys never met in real life, but for Pod Meets World - anything IS possible! So this week, the gang is chatting David Faustino (a.k.a. Bud Bundy from Married…with Children)!!

David shares details on his TV debut at just three months old, his guest appearance on Family Ties alongside Michael J. Fox and how his love for hip hop inspired one of the greatest sitcom alter-egos of all time: Grandmaster B.
Plus, we hear what happened when N.W.A. showed up to the Married…with Children set, and everything that went down at their recent sold out reunion show in LA, right here on Pod Meets World!
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 107 & 108 Jul 10, 2026

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After a short break, Will and Rider have ventured back into the depths of Bravoland to recap not one, but TWO episodes of “In the City”!

While examining Yvonne’s dress argument, our hosts make a shocking discovery about a lesser-know wedding rule. Are you not allowed to wear red either??

Amanda and Kyle’s relationship might be beyond repair, and we hear some sincere advice from Will and Rider on what the turbulent couple can do to find peace. But we do have Amanda to thank for what may be the most hilarious moment in the entire series, when Kyle takes a paintball to a sensitive area.

Plus, Will shares a theory that reality TV producers are closer to detectives than anything else, on a double dipped episode of Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!

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TGI – Episode 722 “Brave New World: Part 1" Jul 09, 2026

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The moment has finally arrived (sort of). The gang has made it to the first part of the Boy Meets World series finale, but is it just…a clip show??

Danielle, Will and Rider jump at the chance to look back, basking in the innocence of Season 1, while trying to remember exactly how this whole thing ends.

Before the Pennbrook students go their separate ways, we break down Eric’s strange off-screen decision to go to New York, and wonder if he deserved a better sendoff.

So join us as we head into the first part of the FINAL Boy Meets World recap, and get ready for the live conclusion, right here on Pod Meets World!

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Teen Beat: Elisha Cuthbert Jul 08, 2026

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No stroll through early 2000’s pop culture is complete without the greatest Canadian import since maple syrup! From movies like Old School, Love Actually, The Girl Next Door and House of Wax, Danielle is hanging out with - Elisha Cuthbert!

Both of their first kissed may have played out on-screen, but Elisha’s real life lessons all came from “Popular Mechanics for Kids.”

Plus, Elisha explains how she was immune from being “boy crazy,” all on this week’s Teen Beat!

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Magical Rewind: Balloon Farm Jul 07, 2026

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It’s not every day balloons grow… Will and Sabrina are watching “Balloon Farm” starring Rip Torn and Mara Wilson.

This film premiered in 1989 as a Wonderful World of Disney film.

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Danny Strong Meets World Jul 06, 2026

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This week, the gang is throwing it back to Season 3 to talk to a legendary guest star who grew up to build his very own Empire. It’s time to chat with multi-hyphenate Danny Strong!

Danny played “Arthur” in “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” and remembers how he landed the role by being anything but what they were looking for.
He’d later became one of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters, pitching to Steven Spielberg and winning Emmys, but it all started in his hometown video store, after befriending a very famous employee.
From Buffy to Gilmore Girls to Broadway, this guest has it all - on an all-new Pod Meets World!
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4th of July Meets World Jun 29, 2026

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Happy 4th of July, everyone! An annual tradition for iHeart podcasts, we give the hardworking and tired crew a well-deserved holiday break. In the meanwhile, join Danielle, Will and Rider as they share their downtime plans and reveal more details about the upcoming (and SOLD OUT) live Boy Meets World finale recap at the iHeartRadio Theater!

The full recap video will be available on demand starting July 27th, with the audio dropping July 30th. Learn more here: https://veeps.com/podmeetsworld/56aed687-2533-428c-8fc5-ebae0c3bb48a?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: In The City 106 Jun 26, 2026

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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 milkman situation, while exploring Nick and Yvonne’s wedding vibes and unpacking the timeline of Danielle & Owen’s divorce drama.

Plus, Will and Rider tackle the breaking Bachelorette news and the wild merits of arranged marriages, on this week’s action-packed Pod Meets Twirl'd: Metropolitan Mess!

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Q&A Meets World: The End of the Recap Era Part 2 Jun 25, 2026

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In the conclusion of our series finale Q&A, Danielle, Will and Rider dive even deeper into YOUR burning questions!
The gang reflects on how their characters evolved (or regressed) over the show’s run, Rider evaluates his later-season performance from the perspective of an acting coach and they reveal the guests they wish they could have interviewed on the podcast.
Plus, we find out if Danielle and Rider would’ve actually dated back in the day and hear some final words of wisdom on one Brave New World of a Q&A - for Pod Meets World!

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