Pod Meets World

The wait is over! The hosts are entering the halls of Pennbrook, leaving behind the naive salad days of John Adams High, and the podcast is officially in its Season 6 era. With a wedding proposal looming from a cliffhanger, and the addition of a new cast member, we have a lot of questions! When did Cory and Topanga ACTUALLY meet? Why can’t they just wait a minute to get married? Does Topanga even remember she was accepted to Yale? Is Eric going to be THIS funny all season long??? Plus, continuing the podcast tradition, we find out what our hosts did as teens during Boy Meets World’s Summer hiatus. And yes, Danielle got a tan. Hear it all on a new, and moving right along, episode of Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The truth is in the music… Will and Sabrina are watching “Let It Shine” starring Tyler James Williams, Trevor Jackson and Coco Jones. This film premiered in 2012 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve heard the origin stories of Boy Meets World, but now we go back to the beginning, to hear how one man turned Friday nights into a shocking ratings juggernaut.   The gang is talking to Jim Janicek, the marketing whiz kid who created the TGIF programming block for ABC! Hear the story of how he first pitched the idea that completely changed television, and launched the cultural phenomenon that includes “Full House,” Family Matters,” “Perfect Strangers” and yes, “Boy Meets World.”   Jim reveals which successful idea he was WRONG about, and we find out what TGIF REALLY stands for, all on an epic episode of…Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're inviting back some of our favorite guests to hit the rewind button and recap a BMW episode of their choosing - and it’s time to reenter the writer’s room. Mark Blutman co-crafted some of the most iconic episodes in the show’s history and now he's back to enter the ring for “The Thrilla’ in Phila.”  Mark shares the story of how the BMW wrestling match came together and finds time to craft a perfectly executed wrestling promo.  Not only does he have a shocking admission about Cory and Topanga, he also reveals why some of the BMW characters were a bit inconsistent over the years. It’s No Holds Barred on a new episode of Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out what happens when a hockey star sells his soul! Will and Sabrina are watching “H. E. Double Hockey Sticks” starring Will Friedle and Matthew Lawrence.  This film premiered in 1999 as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“WHEN THIS BOY MEETS WOORRRRLD!!!!” An entire generation knows the song, and now it’s time to meet the man who made it! Phil Rosenthal (not that one) was the lead vocalist for the band Twenty Cent Crush who was tasked with creating a theme for the 5th season of Boy Meets World, and now he’s revealing how it all happened - and changed his life. Plus, Phil reveals how the theme song to “Girl Meets World” was almost COMPLETELY different, on this bonus episode of Pod Meets WorldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you work with child actors, finding the perfect person to stand-in for your characters can be challenging, but that’s where Kevin and Tracey Thompson came in! The legendary married couple served as stand-ins for the young actors on Boy Meets World, but that’s just a small part of their impressive resumés. Kevin shares stories from the set of Blade Runner, and we hear all about his adventures as an Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, a subject Tracey wrote an entire book about. The storied history of little people in Hollywood helped build the industry, but now it’s time to expand their presence on TV and in the movies. Kevin & Tracey have been at the forefront of this movement for decades, and now they bring their legacy to the new episode of Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked, and we’re answering! It’s been a while, so the gang is back for another round of Boy Meets World Qs & As! After asking listeners for “unique” inquiries, they got exactly what they asked for. Find out what “universe” the Season 5 intro takes place in, what happens when an actor got sick and where our hosts would’ve placed one “F bomb” if given the time traveling chance. All this, and the pratfalls of being universally recognized as one character, on a new, and interactive, Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s rumored to be the unofficial first DCOM ever… Will and Sabrina are watching “Northern Lights” starring Diane Keaton, Maury Chaykin and Joseph Cross. This film premiered in 1997 on the Disney Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this enlightening discussion, Barbie Adler, an Emmy award-winning writer from shows like Arrested Development and How I Met Your Mother, shares her journey into the Boy Meets World writers’ room. She reveals how a clerical error led to her writing breakthrough and recounts the hilarious challenges of crafting classic episodes like "Raging Cory". Additionally, Barbie provides insights on the unique dynamics of a writers' room, the impact of character development, and the influence of mentorship in her remarkable career.