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'''''Pod Meets World''''' is a podcast hosted by [[Danielle Fishel]], [[Rider Strong]], and [[Will Friedle]]. The hosts rewatch episodes of their 1990s sitcom ''[[Boy Meets World]]'', share behind-the-scenes memories, and interview other actors and and producers who were involved with ''Boy Meets World''.<ref name="Variety">{{cite news |last1=Longeretta |first1=Emily |title=Why Ben Savage Is Not Part of the ‘Boy Meets World’ Rewatch Podcast: ‘It’s Not His Thing’ |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/ben-savage-boy-meets-world-podcast-1235307526/ |publisher=Variety |date=30 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="Nerdist">{{cite web |last1=Walsh |first1=Michael |title=BOY MEETS WORLD Stars Launching New Podcast About the Show |url=https://nerdist.com/article/boy-meets-world-stars-new-podcast-pod-meets-world-danielle-fishel-rider-strong-will-friedle-iheart-radio/ |publisher=28 June 2022}}</ref>
'''''Pod Meets World''''' is a podcast hosted by [[Danielle Fishel]], [[Rider Strong]], and [[Will Friedle]]. The hosts rewatch episodes of their 1990s sitcom ''[[Boy Meets World]]'', share behind-the-scenes memories, and interview other actors and producers who were involved with ''Boy Meets World''.<ref name="Variety">{{cite news |last1=Longeretta |first1=Emily |title=Why Ben Savage Is Not Part of the ‘Boy Meets World’ Rewatch Podcast: ‘It’s Not His Thing’ |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/ben-savage-boy-meets-world-podcast-1235307526/ |publisher=Variety |date=30 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="Nerdist">{{cite web |last1=Walsh |first1=Michael |title=BOY MEETS WORLD Stars Launching New Podcast About the Show |url=https://nerdist.com/article/boy-meets-world-stars-new-podcast-pod-meets-world-danielle-fishel-rider-strong-will-friedle-iheart-radio/ |publisher=28 June 2022}}</ref>


The podcast premiered on June 26, 2022. It is produced by [[IHeartMedia|iHeartPodcasts]].<ref name="Collider">{{cite news |last1=Ridlehoover |first1=John |title='Boy Meets World' Rewatch Podcast Coming Soon From Stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle |url=https://collider.com/boy-meets-world-rewatch-podcast-danielle-fishel-rider-strong-will-friedle/ |publisher=Collider |date=3 June 2022}}</ref>
The podcast premiered on June 26, 2022. It is produced by [[IHeartMedia|iHeartPodcasts]].<ref name="Collider">{{cite news |last1=Ridlehoover |first1=John |title='Boy Meets World' Rewatch Podcast Coming Soon From Stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle |url=https://collider.com/boy-meets-world-rewatch-podcast-danielle-fishel-rider-strong-will-friedle/ |publisher=Collider |date=3 June 2022}}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
According to Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong first had the idea for the podcast in 2019. Though Ben Savage was initially in discussions to co-host the podcast he ultimately decided not to. Fishel said in 2022 "And so we talked about all the different ways we could do it. And at the end of our conversations, Ben said, ‘I just don’t think it’s for me.’ And we get it. So we’re respecting his decision. And if he eventually wants to come on, we’ll leave that door open."<ref name="USM">{{cite web |last1=Stephanie |first1=Webber |title=Why Ben Savage Isn’t Hosting ‘Pod Meets World’ With Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle: ‘We’re Respecting His Decision’ |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/why-ben-savage-isnt-hosting-pod-meets-world-with-main-cast/ |publisher=US Magazine}}</ref>
According to Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong first had the idea for the podcast in 2019. Though Ben Savage was initially in discussions to co-host the podcast he ultimately decided not to. Fishel said in 2022 "And so we talked about all the different ways we could do it. And at the end of our conversations, Ben said, ‘I just don’t think it’s for me.’ And we get it. So we’re respecting his decision. And if he eventually wants to come on, we'll leave that door open."<ref name="USM">{{cite web |last1=Stephanie |first1=Webber |title=Why Ben Savage Isn’t Hosting ‘Pod Meets World’ With Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle: ‘We’re Respecting His Decision’ |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/why-ben-savage-isnt-hosting-pod-meets-world-with-main-cast/ |publisher=US Magazine}}</ref>


Episodes of the podcast are either interviews or discussions of an episode of the series. According to Rider Strong, he had not seen many episodes of the series since they first aired in the 1990s. For the podcast Strong is rewatching the episodes with his son, and the podcast sometimes features recordings of Strong's son's reaction to the episodes.
Episodes of the podcast are either interviews or discussions of an episode of the series. According to Rider Strong, he had not seen many episodes of the series since they first aired in the 1990s. For the podcast Strong is rewatching the episodes with his son, and the podcast sometimes features recordings of Strong's son's reaction to the episodes.

Revision as of 20:39, 7 August 2022

Pod Meets World
Presentation
Hosted byDanielle Fishel, Rider Strong, Will Friedle
GenreCelebrity rewatch
Publication
Original releaseJune 29, 2022
ProvideriHeartPodcasts

Pod Meets World is a podcast hosted by Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle. The hosts rewatch episodes of their 1990s sitcom Boy Meets World, share behind-the-scenes memories, and interview other actors and producers who were involved with Boy Meets World.[1][2]

The podcast premiered on June 26, 2022. It is produced by iHeartPodcasts.[3]

Production

According to Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong first had the idea for the podcast in 2019. Though Ben Savage was initially in discussions to co-host the podcast he ultimately decided not to. Fishel said in 2022 "And so we talked about all the different ways we could do it. And at the end of our conversations, Ben said, ‘I just don’t think it’s for me.’ And we get it. So we’re respecting his decision. And if he eventually wants to come on, we'll leave that door open."[4]

Episodes of the podcast are either interviews or discussions of an episode of the series. According to Rider Strong, he had not seen many episodes of the series since they first aired in the 1990s. For the podcast Strong is rewatching the episodes with his son, and the podcast sometimes features recordings of Strong's son's reaction to the episodes.

Reception

The podcast has received mostly positive reviews.[citation needed] Avery Thompson of Hollywood Life called it "the podcast we didn’t know we needed."[5]

Episodes

Episodes of Pod Meets World
# Title Original air date
1"TGI-Happening"June 26, 2022 (2022-06-26)
The podcast premiere. Co-hosts Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel, and Will Friedel share their reasons for starting the podcast.
2"TGI-The Pilot"June 29, 2022 (2022-06-29)
A discussion of episode 101 The Pilot
3"William "Rusty" Russ Meets World"July 3, 2022 (2022-07-03)
An interview with actor William Russ who starred as Alan Matthews
4"TGI-Dad Episode 102 ("On the Fence")"July 6, 2022 (2022-07-06)
A discussion of episode 102 "On the Fence" with William "Rusty" Russ
5"William Daniels Meets World"July 10, 2022 (2022-07-10)
An interview with actor William Daniels who starred as Mr. Feeny and his wife Bonnie Bartlett who starred as Dean Bolander
6"TGI-Episode 103 ("Father Knows Less")"July 13, 2022 (2022-07-13)
A discussion of episode 103 "Father Knows Less"
7"David Trainer Meets World"July 17, 2022 (2022-07-17)
An interview with director David Trainer. Trainer discusses the uncomfortable working conditions that show creator Michael Jacobs created for the young actors. Danielle Fishel discusses how Jacobs embarrassed her in front of the cast and crew, calling it a "toxic work environment."[6]
8"TGI-Episode 104 ("Cory's Alternative Friends")"July 20, 2022 (2022-07-20)
A discussion of episode 104 "Cory's Alternative Friends"
9"Lee Norris meets World"July 24, 2022 (2022-07-24)
An interview with actor Lee Norris who played Stuart Minkus during the first season
10"TGI-Episode 105 ("Killer Bees”)"July 27, 2022 (2022-07-27)
A discussion of episode 105 "Killer Bees"
11"Marty York meets World"July 31, 2022 (2022-07-31)
An interview with actor Marty York who appeared as Larry in three episodes of the first season
12"TGI - Episode 106 ("Boys II Mensa”)"August 3, 2022 (2022-08-03)
A discussion of episode 106 Boys II Mensa

References

  1. ^ Longeretta, Emily (30 June 2022). "Why Ben Savage Is Not Part of the 'Boy Meets World' Rewatch Podcast: 'It's Not His Thing'". Variety.
  2. ^ Walsh, Michael. "BOY MEETS WORLD Stars Launching New Podcast About the Show". 28 June 2022.
  3. ^ Ridlehoover, John (3 June 2022). "'Boy Meets World' Rewatch Podcast Coming Soon From Stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle". Collider.
  4. ^ Stephanie, Webber. "Why Ben Savage Isn't Hosting 'Pod Meets World' With Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle: 'We're Respecting His Decision'". US Magazine.
  5. ^ Thompson, Avery. "'Boy Meets World' Cast On 'Unpacking' The 'Good & The Bad' Of The Beloved Show". Hollywood Life.
  6. ^ Tasha, Hegarty (2 August 2022). "'Boy Meets World' Star Danielle Fishel Slams Boss for "Toxic Work Environment" on the Show". goodhousekeeping.com. Good House Keeping.