Wizards of Waverly Pod

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Helping Hand Aug 12, 2024

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This week we are recapping the ‘Helping Hand’ episode, and discussing David’s new status as a grandpa in the wizards universe! Jen shares her experience having undiagnosed diabetes type 1 while filming wizards, and Jen and David discuss the gen-z belief of work life balance. David reveals a special wizards cameo in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and shares how being a grandpa makes him feel old, but excited! Jen also gives us a current rendition of the iconic Harper cry-laugh!

Was the helping hand inspired by a real event in David’s life? How did the Hollywood Forever Cemetery inspire this episode? And do David and Jen agree with the gen-z perspective on life???

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How Comedian Fred Stoller Became A Disney Icon Aug 05, 2024

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This week we welcome comedian Fred Stoller to the Pod! Fred is most known for his numerous roles on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’, ‘The Nanny’, ‘Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide’, and many MANY more! However, our favorite role of his is Dexter on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’. Fred tells us his journey from denying roles on Hannah Montana to loving his time learning about twitter and the dougie with the Wizards cast. He shares how he landed his first staff writing job on a sitcom, and also how he wrote two books. He also recalls his favorite wizard memories with David and Jen, and reveals why it was his favorite show to work on.

Why does Fred apologize to Jen? Which tv show did Fred get cut from? And what advice did Fred give to one of the Wizards cast members??

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“Fashion Week” Jul 29, 2024

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This week on the pod we are recapping “Fashion Week” as well as answering some fan questions! Jen spills on why Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez were never in scenes together during their crossover episodes. David shares stories from knowing Johnny Depp back in the day when he was filming the movie “Crybaby”. Jen also gives the BTS details on the iconic rubber ducky dress that appears in this episode, and reveals which outfit she loved wearing most.

Which Harry Potter house would Harper and Jerry be in? Did David make his own Jerry action figure? And who is David and Jen’s favorite character on the show?

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“Fairy Tale” Jul 22, 2024

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This week on WizPod, we recap the “Fairytale” episode, and share some behind the scenes secrets you can’t find anywhere else! David talks about his favorite moments from this episode, including bloopers involving his past crush. Jen talks about her love of community theatre, specifically when things go amiss! She also discusses what it was like to grow up in the High School Musical craze, and asks David if he was a big theatre kid growing up.

Which Wizards crew member had a secret cameo in this episode? Which costume piece did David steal from this episode? And which junior musical denied Jen entry into the show?

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Mel Brooks Reveals The Secrets Of His Most Iconic Films Jul 15, 2024

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We have a very special treat today for our WizPod Fam! Today’s guest is David’s godfather and legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks! Mel is a Hollywood icon most known for making comedic movies. He reminisces on stories of David as a kid and how he met David’s father Dom. Mel talks about how he defied studios and always stuck with his gut on what he wanted to do. Mel gives us all the behind the scene secrets on creating his most acclaimed films, from recasting a role due to an actor’s major injury, to huge film studios saying no to Mel’s films that would go on to become huge successes.

Does Mel think it is easier to make an audience laugh or cry? Does Mel Brooks watch ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’? What does Mel Brooks want the younger generation to hear?

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“Make It Happen” Jul 08, 2024

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This week on WizPod we recap a very special episode, “Make It Happen”, where we get our first glimpse of Selena Gomez and The Scene. Jen shares how Disney stars typically were tied to a record deal, and how it was not always the best deal. David also shares a behind the scenes casting secret for this episode, and reveals which real life story from his life made it into the script. Jen and David also discuss what their back up plans were and what they believe you should be doing in your twenties.

What’s David Saddle Ranch story? What’s it like to be the lead of a Disney show?? And has David finally learned how to sing???

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“Baby Cupid” Jul 01, 2024

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This week on WizPod we recap one of the weirder Wizards episodes… “Baby Cupid”! Jen and David nerd out of video games and medieval torture devices. Jen shares memories of her first school set teacher and the impact she had on her. David questions whether family planning class is still a thing as they rewatch Alex Russo using the class as an excuse for having Baby Cupid. Jen and David also reveal that Baby Cupid was played by two different babies…and that it was quite obvious!

What is Jen’s attachment style? What did Harper’s hair sweater actually feel like in real life?? And why is Jen so scared of Baby Cupid???

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How Saturday Night Live Icon Rachel Dratch Became Future Harper Jun 24, 2024

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Welcome back Wizardspod Fam! This week we are honored to be joined by Saturday Night Live alum, comedy legend, and fellow podcaster, Rachel Dratch! Rachel shares her journey from being a psychology major to auditioning for SNL, as well as how she was asked to play Future Harper on Wizards. Rachel shares the secrets behind her most iconic SNL sketches, and what the protocol is when they break character. She also dives into her fascination with the supernatural and her favorite memory from working on Wizards.

What was Rachel’s first job? Why was Rachel rejected the first time she auditioned for Saturday Night Live? How did Rachel and Tina Fey meet and what bonded them as friends?

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Taxi Dance Jun 17, 2024

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Welcome back to WizPod! This week we are recapping and diving behind the scenes of the “Taxi Dance” episode. Jen talks about her stunt in this episode and how she wanted it to be as real as possible, and David shares some of his crazy stunt experience in his other roles. We also discuss how this episode has our first “See you in PE!” line. Our hosts share what it’s really like to do eating scenes on television, and how they’re not as fun as you might think. And finally, Jen and David debate the Russo family’s house layout.

Which part of the episode were Jen and David’s favorite? Which easter egg did the writers hide in this episode? And where does the door in the Russo living room actually lead to???

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Harper Knows Jun 10, 2024

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This week on Wizardspod we are recapping the very highly anticipated episode “Harper Knows”, where Alex finally reveals to Harper she is a wizard. Our dynamic duo starts off by telling us which famous singer grew up watching Wizards of Waverly Place and knew David as a kid through family connections. David and Jen talk about the suspense of disbelief in this episode, specifically with the outer space scene. They notice that this miiiight be the first episode where we hear about Jeremy from science, but we need you to help us figure it out! Lastly, Jen vulnerably discusses her fourteen year old self’s insecurities in this episode and what she would say to her today.

David wore his Wizards costume where? Which storyline did David want to change in this episode? And which famous sibling duo did Jen meet while rock climbing???

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