Best TGIF Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 52: Jump the Shark Episodes! 2:13:50

15d ago2:13:50

2:13:50

We dive into when TGIF shows took a turn—from disappearing siblings to time travel plots. Did Family Matters, Sabrina, Step by Step, or Boy Meets World ever jump the shark? Short answer... YES. We revisit the turning point of these four shows. Sabrina S7.E2 ∙ The Big Head Step by Step S5.E24 ∙ Men at Work Boy Meets World S6.E5 ∙ Better Than Average…

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Beverley Mitchell Meets World 1:15:39

4h ago1:15:39

1:15:39

It's time for Lucy Camden to bring a little (7th) Heaven to Pod Meets World! Actress Beverley Mitchell joins Danielle, Will & Rider for a chat about growing up on television sets and what it was like being around *NSYNC during their heyday. Beverley opens up about the 7th Heaven episode that was based on her real life, and some of the other storyli…

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Pod Meets 4th of July 12:35

7d ago12:35

12:35

Happy 4th of July! You’re invited to the Pod Meets World BBQ! The fireworks fly when the gang shares their favorite summer foods, how to properly cook ribs, and what it would take to get Rider into competitive eating. So come join us on a brief Pod Meets World, but only if you brought brisket, and we'll see you next week. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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TGI – Episode 615 “Road Trip” 1:20:55

11d ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Wait. Your local diner doesn’t have an entire girl’s pop group working as waitresses? Well, that’s on you, because Cory and Shawn are on a road trip and they hit the jackpot. It’s another example of art imitating life when Rider reveals how he became a master of disguise on his real-life journey that inspired this season 6 adventure. They were trea…

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Rip Girls 1:22:50

12d ago1:22:50

1:22:50

She came, she surfed, she conquered… Will and Sabrina are watching “Rip Girls” starring Camilla Belle and Dwier Brown. This film premiere in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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“The Baby-Sitters Club” Meets World (with Larisa Oleynik) 1:33:24

14d ago1:33:24

1:33:24

The last time we spoke to Larisa Oleynik, we ventured into the Secret World of Alex Mack, her history with Rider and of course, her role as Dana Pruitt in Boy Meets World. But, after an uncountable amount of emails and comments. we decided to her back to go deeper into one very important organization…The Baby-Sitters Club. Larisa shares the story o…

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It Came From Reddit: My Girlfriend Said “I Need Space” 14:02

17d ago14:02

14:02

Will’s obsession with “true” stories he finds on Reddit has only gotten worse, so the PMW Theater Company is back with another dramatic retelling! In the second installment of “It Came From Reddit,” Will, Danielle and Rider bring to life the story of an unfaithful wife, a man scorned and a mysterious bounce house. Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Insta…

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TGI – Episode 614 “Getting Hitched” 1:10:48

18d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Boy Meets World has officially shifted into soap opera mode - even getting its very own “Previously On” recap! The drama kicks back into high gear as Shawn continues to recover from the loss of Chet, and yet Will can still make anything he’s given funny. Rider reveals a breakdown he endured the week of filming, feeling creatively drained from the h…

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Disney Channel Games 1:24:53

19d ago1:24:53

1:24:53

On your mark, get set, go! Will and Sabrina are watching 2008’s Disney Channel Games! This is Sabrina’s first time watching the games on tv… Find out what she thought of the games, please some behind the scenes moments no one knows about! Follow @MagicalRewindPod on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Steve Young Meets World 1:04:45

21d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Before you assume that the MVP quarterback moonlighted on Boy Meets World, let’s clear things up - this week we’re talking to a very different Steve Young. And believe it or not, he’s not even the only TV writer named Steve Young! This Steve wrote season 2’s “I Am Not a Crook” and season 4’s “Uncle Daddy,” two fan favorite episodes that stood out d…

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Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul 33:15

24d ago33:15

33:15

If you’re a Boy Meets World completist, you’ve probably seen “My Date with the President’s Daughter,” studied the crossover episode of “You Wish” and even seen Danielle rap along to Busta Rhymes. But if you haven’t read “Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul,” then we’re here to help! Danielle and Rider both wrote stories for this 1998 anthology of essay…

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TGI – Episode 613 “We’ll Have a Good Time Then” 1:08:53

25d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Just in time for Father’s Day, things take an emotional turn for Shawn in this crucial season 6 episode. Rider shares his memories of the devastating scenes with his TV dad and explains how this performance helped reframe the way Blake Clark saw himself as an actor. But no matter how heavy the subject matter got…the lobster prop still remains. Plus…

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The Lizzie McGuire Movie 1:37:34

26d ago1:37:34

1:37:34

This is what dreams are made of! Will and Sabrina are watching “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” starring Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg and Yani Gellman. This film premiered in 2003 as a theatrical based on the Disney Channel show “Lizzie McGuire." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Heather Marie Marsden Meets World 50:52

28d ago50:52

50:52

Season 6’s “Cutting the Cord” might include some iconic Karaoke scenes - but something still felt off for our hosts. They knew they wanted to learn more about that week of filming, so they sat down with actress Heather Marie Marsden, who played Kelly, Shawn’s rebound date in the episode, to find out what she remembers. Heather reveals that she audi…

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TGI – Episode 612 “Cutting the Cord” 1:09:52

1M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

We’re midway through season 6 and back to the recaps! The gang breaks down Alan’s mid-life lust for a motorcycle and which character SHOULD have been the one to talk some sense into him. And we finally get to those karaoke scenes! Rider reveals they shot an alternate version of Angela’s song and Danielle recalls one of the most famous tags in the s…

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Horse Sense 1:15:27

1M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

What happens when a city boy finds himself in the country? Will and Sabrina are watching “Horse Sense” starring Joey Lawrence and Andy Lawrence. This film premiere in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ashley Johnson Meets World 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

It’s time to enter the Michael Jacobs Cinematic Universe (or the MJCU), when Ashley Johnson stops by the podcast! She may have crossed over with Cory and Shawn on a show called “Maybe This Time,” but you know her best as Chrissy Seaver from Growing Pains, when she was just 6 years old. And ever since then, she’s never stopped working. From Recess t…

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Saturday Morning Preview Special 54:55

1M ago54:55

54:55

Sure, Boy Meets World made us thank God it’s Friday, but what happened on Saturday mornings?? Danielle, Will and Rider sit down to watch a surreal ABC Saturday Morning Preview Special that makes them uncontrollably laugh, even though they don’t really remember filming it. Speaking of forgettable, jump into the Matthews living room and get acquainte…

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Pod Meets Office Ladies 51:27

1M ago51:27

51:27

It’s a crossover of massive rewatch proportions as two of Philadelphia’s beloved sitcoms finally meet! Danielle, Will & Rider are hanging out with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey from the Office Ladies podcast! Since our guests have never seen an episode of Boy Meets World, they start with Season 4’s “Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow,” and come out the ot…

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Cheetah Girls 2 1:38:41

1M ago1:38:41

1:38:41

You gotta strut like you mean it! Will and Sabrina are watching “Cheetah Girls 2” starring Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan and Kiely Williams. This film premiered in 2006 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Keone Young Meets World 1:12:57

1M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Few actors can summarize “Existentialist Thought and its Effect on Quantum Physics” AND play baseball in the 24th century, but legendary character actor Keone Young is up to the challenge! He appeared as a Pennbrook professor during Season 6 of Boy Meets World, but now it's time to dig deeper and find out more about his prolific career. Whether it …

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Pod Meets World Book Club Ep. 2 – A Deadly Education 52:14

1M ago52:14

52:14

The bell has rung! It’s time for another meeting of the Pod Meets World Book Club! This time it was Will’s pick, and he chose “A Deadly Education” by Naomi Novik, a fantasy novel about a sorceress at a school of magic…and it doesn’t involve any Quidditch. Spells and homework collide in this first story of “The Scholomance Trilogy,” but did our host…

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Be Kind, Rewind: “Back 2 School” with Ethan Suplee 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Before we continue our journey through season 6, we’re rewinding and heading back to the halls of John Adams High! And one of our favorite poetically inclined bullies is coming along for the trip. Ethan Suplee is back to recap the season 2 premiere episode, and his first acting job EVER, “Back 2 School”. Ethan opens up about the nerves of joining a…

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You Ruined My Life 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

We’re taking it back to 1987… Will and Sabrina are watching “You Ruined My Life” starring Soleil Moon Frye, Paul Reiser and Mimi Rogers. This film premiered in 1987 as a Magical World of Disney tv movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Lynn McCracken Meets World 1:11:24

2M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Apparently, talent runs in the family - and we’re not talking about the Matthews! Lynn McCracken served as stage manager AND director on Boy Meets World, alongside her brother Jeff, and now she’s ready to share all her behind-the-scenes stories. Lynn takes us through her career from working in high fashion to shows like Ellen and 8 Simple Rules - p…

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Episode 51: TGIF Actors playing other characters! 2:03:17

2M ago2:03:17

2:03:17

A little switch-a-roo! Here's this month's menu: Perfect Strangers Season 7 ep 6 The Gazebo Family Matters Season 8 ep 24 A pirates life for me Boy Meets World Season 7 ep 20 As time goes by Full House Season 3 ep 23 Fraternity Reunion

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Be Kind, Rewind: “Her Answer: Part 2” with Betsy Randle 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

It’s week 2 of hitting rewind on Boy Meets World halfway through season 6, and it’s time for a little motherly love! Betsy Randle, a.k.a. Amy Matthews, has returned to take a second look at Season 6’s “Her Answer: Part 2.” During their initial recap the gang felt like something was off, and now Amy can confirm, or deny, their assumption! And what w…

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Zombies 2 (with Danielle Fishel) 1:38:27

2M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

Werewolves are invading Seabrook! Will, Sabrina and guest co-host Danielle Fishel are watching “Zombies 2” starring Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly and Chandler Kinney. This film premiered in 2020 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Soleil Moon Frye Meets World 43:24

2M ago43:24

43:24

Lace up those mismatched sneakers because the gang is welcoming an icon to Pod Meets World! It’s time for Punky herself - Soleil Moon Frye - to take a trip down memory lane with Danielle, Will & Rider… Soleil fondly looks back on the legacy of Punky Brewster, her personal connection to the world renown character and the wild world of merchandise th…

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It Came From Reddit: My Fiancé Publicly Humiliated Me 13:20

2M ago13:20

13:20

When Will revealed his newest obsession, listening to voice actors read “true” stories off Reddit, the gang knew what they had to do. It’s the first ever “It Came From Reddit” episode, where Will, Danielle & Rider put their acting skills to the test, kicking it off with a man who was humiliated at his wedding, but had a plan for revenge ready to go…

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Be Kind, Rewind: “Home” with David Kendall 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

We’re pulling over on our road trip through season 6 to revisit some of our favorite Boy Meets World episodes, now with special guests! First up, BMW Hall of Fame director David Kendall is here to throw it back to season 2, and just like Shawn knocking on Turner’s door, we’re looking for a place to call “Home.” This is the first episode where David…

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Now You See It… 1:13:48

2M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Abracadabra! Will and Sabrina are watching “Now You See It” starring Aly Michalka and Johnny Pacar. This film premiered in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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JB Gaynor Meets World 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

Little orphan Tommy is all grown up and joining the podcast! The gang reconnects with an adult JB Gaynor, best known to BMW fans as little Tommy from Season 6. What was meant to be a one-off guest spot, turned into possibly Eric’s most important story arc in the history of the show, and now it’s time to give JB his flowers. The now scratch golfer s…

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TGI – Episode 611 “Santa’s Little Helpers” 1:11:50

2M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

It’s never too early for a little holiday cheer on Pod Meets World, so let’s celebrate with Santa’s little helpers. Break out the mistletoe because Eric gets caught up in becoming a mall Santa and we finally get to meet Tommy the orphan. Will talks about what it was like having a God-ologue and some of his most dramatic scenes yet. All while Rider …

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Miracle in Lane 2 1:18:33

2M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Justin has big plans and big dreams… in record time! Will and Sabrina are watching “Miracle in Lane 2” starring Frankie Muniz, Rick Rossovich, Molly Hagan and Patrick Levis. This film premiered in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Bonnie Bartlett Meets World 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

We first got to know her as Dean Lila Bolander, and eventually Mr. Feeny’s better half, but now the gang talks to Bonnie Bartlett, one-on-one, about how she built her iconic, Emmy-winning career and captured the heart of William Daniels (in real life!). Bonnie shares stories spanning from her start in theater to her time on “Golden Girls," and reve…

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TGI – Episode 610 “And In Case I Don’t See Ya” 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

In a rare move by Boy Meets World writers, they pulled a storyline straight from the big screen for this Season 6 romp, putting Eric right in the middle of “The Truman Show.” Will can perfectly recall a line from an obscure sitcom from the ‘70s, but has no memory of filming this episode! As a result, the gang unpacks why maybe this one’s been erase…

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You Wish! 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

You get what you wish for… Will and Sabrina are watching “You Wish!” starring A.J. Trauth, Lalaine and Spencer Breslin. This film premiered in 2003 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Gary H. Miller Meets World 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Not many writers can say they’ve worked with both William Daniels AND O.J. Simpson, but Gary H. Miller is in a league of his own. Gary wrote classic BMW episodes, like the recently recapped “You’re Married, You’re Dead,” and now he’s ready to share his inspiration for The Tushy Dance. He also reveals the acting advice he gave Will Smith for “The Fr…

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Pod Meets Wrestlemania: Wrestlemania 41 Recap 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

The gang saw the biggest night in Sports Entertainment and lived to tell about it! What did Danielle, Will & Rider ultimately think about the main event to their Las Vegas pilgrimage? What was their favorite match of the night? And did anyone recognize Will? Hear all about the experience, and see if your predictions about what Rider would think of …

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Pod Meets Wrestlemania: Tiffany Stratton & Danhausen 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

Very nice, very evil, very Tiffy Time! For our final interview episode of the weekend, we’re meeting up with one of the hottest wrestlers around. She’s looking to build a brand new legacy at Wrestlemania, but first - Pod Meets World. It’s the champ who’s too young for BMW: Tiffany Stratton. And in case that feels too normal, Danhausen swings by to …

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Pod Meets EMERGENCY PODCAST: We Hit the JACKPOT! 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

It’s 1:00 AM in Las Vegas and Danielle has made everyone a gambling addict (and THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS). It’s a result no one saw coming, and that means - EMERGENCY PODCAST. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Pod Meets Wrestlemania: Mark Henry & Chelsea Green 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

We’ve got two legends in the building (Chelsea made us write that!) WWE Hall of Famer, and radio host, Mark Henry reveals what he was able to lift in the air, and it’s shocking. While Chelsea defines Hot Mess and reveals her absolute dream match. The fatal 4-ways continues on another very special episode… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Pod Meets Wrestlemania: Bayley and Liv & Dom 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

It’s our first of three interview episodes in Vegas for the big event and we’re kicking it off with a bang! We’ve got actual Wrestlemania opponents, Bayley and reigning Pod Meets World Champion, Liv Morgan - who brought along her bf, Dominik Mysterio, who may or may not be a Cory. What a start!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Pod Meets Wrestlemania: The Intro 18:18

3M ago18:18

18:18

They did it. Pod Meets World made it to Las Vegas for Wrestlemania 41. Even Rider! The gang sits down on their first night in town to talk about wrestling expectations and their chaotic introduction to Daniellehausen. What’s in store beyond suplexes and body slams - and are they ready to meet some superstars? We’ll find out with podcast releases al…

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TGI – Episode 609 “Poetic License: An Ode to Holden Caulfield” 1:26:03

3M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

Art imitates life when Boy Meets World becomes a poetry jam! What happens when Rider’s real life passion becomes a storyline? In short: a very confusing week of filming. Hear the difference between how Rider would write for himself, and how he’d write for Shawn, and which cast member took things a bit too far and turned BMW into a contact sport. Pl…

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Buffalo Dreams 1:16:01

3M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Will and Sabrina are watching “Buffalo Dreams” starring Reiley McClendon and Simon R. Baker. This film premiered in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Shaun Weiss Meets World 1:04:07

3M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Get into a Flying V formation because this week the podcast is welcoming a Mighty Ducks icon! Shaun Weiss is best known as Goldberg the Goalie, Josh in Heavyweights and most importantly to us, Louie in Boy Meets World! Hear all about how Will and Shaun go WAY back, and how Pee-Wee Herman helped Shaun land his first gig. Plus, Shaun shares all the b…

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Episode 50: ALL the TGIF Theme Songs Reviewed! 2:08:46

3M ago2:08:46

2:08:46

For episode 50 we went through all of the TGIF theme songs and ranked our favorite 3 and our least favorite 3! Thanks for listening to 50 episodes of this show!! Follow us on Youtube to watch along: https://www.youtube.com/live/1CZVxlL7rQs?si=uSBjPz6tZzrDIn7q

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TGI – Episode 608 “You’re Married, You’re Dead” 1:20:44

3M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Round up the dudes! We have a reservation at Cleaváge!! The gang dives into a thinly veiled family version of Hooters and the evolution of engaged Cory (sans engagement ring), all while Shawn digs deeper and deeper into bachelorhood after his break-up with Angela. Not even a night out with Gambling Dan, and a Mighty Ducks legend, can salvage this e…

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