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Shannon Elizabeth Meets World May 18, 2026

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It’s time for another Y2K icon to visit the gang, and this time it’s the best foreign exchange student since Ludwig has a John Adams radio show…Shannon Elizabeth is here!

Shannon shares her story of going from “jock to modeling” and takes us inside the Actor’s Studio to reveal the origin of Nadia’s Russian accent, leading to her breakout moment in 1999’s American Pie.

But she’s not just a standout in Hollywood, she’s also an unexpected poker legend, so she pulls back the curtain on the psychological strategy that helped make her a winner.

Plus, Shannon shares all the details on her new OnlyFans era, right here on Pod Meets World!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5012 May 15, 2026

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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.

Plus, find out what brought Rider to tears, and continue to bask in the island excellence that is Cirie, on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

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TGI – Episode 718 “How Cory and Topanga Got Their Groove Back" May 14, 2026

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Welcome to Funville! Cory and Topanga fear they’ve become boring since getting married, but do Danielle, Will and Rider think the same of this episode?

Will explores an alternate reality where Eric hooked up with Rachel, and Danielle shares why the characters would never be together, all across the BMW multiverse.

We try to figure out who on the writing staff had a “thing” for food and sex, while Rider would love to keep those two passions totally separate.

And just to prove that we’ve still got it, this podcast is NO PARENTS ALLOWED, right here on Pod Meets World!

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Joe King of The Fray May 13, 2026

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As one of the founding members of The Fray, Joe King taught us "How to Save a Life" without things going "Over My Head,” but today, Danielle is ready to hear about how it all began.

The rocker from the Rockies shares his story of how the minute he heard Nirvana, everything changed, and how much hard work went into becoming an “overnight success.”

Plus, Joe shares his origins as a young entrepreneur with a paper route and a black market chewing tobacco business, right here on Teen Beat!

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Adventures in Babysitting May 12, 2026

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Don’t mess with the babysitter! Will and Sabrina are watching “Adventures in Babysitting” starring Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson.

This film premiered in 2016 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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A Closer Look with Dr. Hillary Goldsher May 11, 2026

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Now that “She's Having My Baby Back Ribs” has been recapped, the gang could use the perspective of a trained psychologist. Dr. Hillary Goldsher joins Danielle, Will and Rider to share her opinion on the episode, and learn a little more about how everything went down back in the day.

They explore the realities of going through the experience as young actors, and Will remembers the dilemma of balancing his “dream job” with needing to speak up about troubling storylines.

So lay down on the couch and join us for an important conversation on Pod Meets World!

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A Tribute to David Kendall (1957 - 2026) May 10, 2026

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The Boy Meets World family lost one of its shining stars - legendary director, writer and showrunner: David Kendall.

Join Danielle, Will, Rider and some of David's co-workers, and close friends, in remembering a true one-of-a-kind creative.

Featuring contributions from: Jeff McCracken, Jeff Sherman, Betsy Randall, William "Rusty" Russ, Matt Lawrence, Melissa Joan Hart, Ed Decter, Barbie Block, Devon Werkheiser, Elisa Donovan, Jackson Dollinger, Christian J. Simon, Ava Kolker & Ian Reed Keesler.

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5011 May 08, 2026

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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 the game. Will and Rider dive deep into her quiet moves as a contender.

Plus, has this season suffered from Mr. Beastification? Did they need this many celebrities? The tribe has spoken on this week’s Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

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TGI – Episode 717 “She’s Having My Baby Back Ribs” PART 2 May 07, 2026

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Our recap of a controversial Season 7 episode continues, as they remember some happy memories amongst the trauma.

How can you be mad when you have scenes with Will?

Plus, they to figure out if ANYONE likes having their stomach touched, and we witness one big step for man, and a giant leap for Matt Lawrence, with what is now deemed their favorite moment in series history. It’s the end of the recap you’ve been waiting for - on Pod Meets World!

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TGI – Episode 717 “She’s Having My Baby Back Ribs” PART 1 May 07, 2026

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An episode that has loomed large since day 1, has finally arrived. It’s the “Fat” episode.

The gang treads lightly into this exploration of body image as they admit to the laughs, but relive some difficult memories for both Danielle and Will.

The gang goes behind the scenes into the wild world of blocking and Will explains the complexities of how to control the writer’s room.

Plus, Will takes Danielle on a joyride, on Part 1 of highly anticipated recap on Pod Meets World!

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