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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Nov 13, 2024

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Everything is not what it seems.

Will and Sabrina are watching “Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie” starring Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin.

This film premiered in 2009 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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Vanessa Evigan Meets World Nov 11, 2024

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It’s time to turn down the Sublime and check out this week’s interview with the only BMW guest star who knew Michael Jacobs AND Danielle before being cast.

Vanessa Evigan played the Rhinoplasty healed Kimberly in "If You Can't Be with the One You Love...,” but it was her time as an 8-year-old background actor, and her role as Middle School “buddy,” that would connect her to the show forever.

Vanessa delves deep into her time as a child actor and the growth she’s experienced since, and wonders if she’d let her kids have the same journey.

Plus, hear stories from her star studded resumé, including a weird habit she learned from co-star Ben Affleck, on an all-new Pod Meets World!

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From the Fans: Is it a Trap? Nov 08, 2024

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We once again turn to you, the listeners, to settle a debate even more heated than front yard vs. side yard: Is it a trap?

Did Topanga manipulate Cory in “Torn Between Two Lovers?” Or is was it just bad writing? Our hosts have passionate feelings about it - how ‘bout you?
The gang listens to voice memos sent in from listeners and hear all possible sides formulated from outside the bubble. Will anyone’s opinion change? Can everything really ride on just one word in the script?
Only listen if you’re 100% sure you want to. It’s a brand new, interactive, Pod Meets World!

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TGI – Episode 518 “If You Can’t Be with the One You Love…” Nov 07, 2024

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We’ve reached yet another historic milestone in the gang’s Boy Meets World rewatch: the first episode “banned” by the Disney Channel! It’s a polarizing storyline that has even Rider feeling uncomfortable almost 30 years later.
It’s another rare Will-less BMW, so he’s ready to share his take as a viewer and dive deep into the expected tropes of a “very special episode.” And how exactly did a young Rider Strong know how to act “drunk” anyway???
Get ready for some heavy drama and an ambitious take on underage drinking, on this episode of Pod Meets World!

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Smart House Nov 06, 2024

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Fans have been waiting for this one... Will and Sabrina are watching "Smart House" strring Ryan Merriman, Kevin Kilner and Stacey Sagal.

This film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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And Then There Was Jeff Menell Nov 05, 2024

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It’s another deep dive into “And Then There Was Shawn,” now inviting another Jeff back on the pod: the episode’s writer, Jeff Menell!

The life-long movie buff details how the episode materialized, his horror inspirations and for the first time ever, we hear about what was cut during rewrites (and Feeny got off easy!)
For our last visit with the classic episode, we’re venturing onto the original script’s floppy disk, right here on Pod Meets World!

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And Then There Was Jeff McCracken Nov 04, 2024

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Now that the “And Then There Was Shawn” recap is in the rear view, it’s time to get a different perspective - from behind the camera.

The episode’s director, and reoccurring podcast guest, Jeff McCracken, reveals his unique approach for the spooky script, and how no audience and a single camera created some new challenges for the cast and crew.

Plus…the gang asks McCracken about the “Yell Heard ‘Round the World,” and we hear the real reason for why they found out how long his fuse actually was. It’s an all-new, deep dive, Pod Meets World!

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TGI – Episode 517 “And Then There Was Shawn” Oct 31, 2024

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We finally made it. Widely regarded as the most memorable episode in the entire history of Boy Meets World, “And Then There Was Shawn,” now has an official recap. And yes, we dropped it on Halloween.

The gang shares their memories from making the scare fest, including how director Jeff McCracken was pushed to his breaking point and what Rider really thought of the twist ending.
We’re pulling off the mask on SO many behind the scenes secrets, but remember…no one gets out alive! Death is on the menu tonight, for a big pencil-stabbing episode of Pod Meets World!

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Halloweentown Oct 30, 2024

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HALLOWEEN IS COOL!
Will and Sabrina are watching a Disney Halloween classic “Halloweentown” starring Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown and Judith Hoag.

This film premiered in 1998 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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Rider’s Office Hours: And Then There Was Horror Oct 28, 2024

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Our celebration of “And Then There Was Shawn” rolls on to Halloween, now with Professor Rider Strong holding Office Hours and riding solo to dive deep into why this episode has resonated, and stuck, with fans for so long.
Rider engages in an in-depth analysis with horror scholar Kristopher Woofter, who shares his expert opinion on the evolution of horror in the ‘90s and the history of the slasher.

Find out more about the “rules” of horror, the lure of a “mask,” and so much more in this scream-filled, and Strong, episode of Pod Meets World!

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