Pod Meets World's Will Friedle & Rider Strong were sitcom stars 30 years ago. The concept of reality TV is honestly pretty foreign to them. But when their best friend Danielle Fishel competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2025, the boys committed to watching their first TV dance competition, and quickly became addicted. And undeniable experts. That is, if you ask them.

 

With their podcast, Pod Meets Twirl'd, they decided to share their newfound discovery, and self proclaimed expertise, of unscripted TV and now they'll continue their journey through the genre. The newly formed cultural thought leaders are ready to start recapping, reviewing and rehashing all the hottest reality shows! Even if they've never never seen it before.

 

First up, the show Rider has never heard of and Will THINKS he can win - Traitors! 

Pod Meets World's Will Friedle &amp; Rider Strong were sitcom stars 30 years ago. The concept of reality TV is honestly pretty foreign to them. But when&nbsp;their best friend Danielle Fishel competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2025, the boys committed to watching their first TV dance competition, and quickly became addicted. And undeniable experts. That is, if you ask them.
&nbsp;
With&nbsp;their podcast, Pod Meets Twirl'd, they decided to share their newfound discovery, and self proclaimed expertise, of unscripted TV and now they'll continue their&nbsp;journey through the genre. The newly formed cultural thought leaders are ready to start recapping, reviewing and rehashing all the hottest reality shows! Even if they've never never seen it before.
&nbsp;
First up, the show Rider has never heard of and Will THINKS he can win - Traitors!&nbsp;

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Will and Rider are high atop their pod-castle, ready to recap the 3rd episode of The Traitors, Season 4!

 

Oh no! Rider is upset with the show and explains why his personality excludes him from Traitors infamy, and worries he'd become the next Michael Rappaport if he made the cast.

 

You'll be shocked to find out which host is a “Donna defender" and where they stand in the epic Yam Yam and Michael beef. 

 

Plus, have Will and Rider figured out a strategy to - “the secret alliance”??

 

Find out on the newest Pod Meets Twirl'd: Traiting Places. 

Will and Rider are high atop their pod-castle, ready to recap the 3rd episode of The Traitors, Season 4!
&nbsp;
Oh no! Rider is&nbsp;upset with the show and explains why his personality excludes him from Traitors infamy, and worries he'd become the next Michael Rappaport if he made the cast.
&nbsp;
You'll be shocked to&nbsp;find out which host is a &ldquo;Donna defender" and where they stand in the epic Yam Yam and Michael beef.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Plus, have Will and Rider figured out a strategy to - &ldquo;the secret alliance&rdquo;??
&nbsp;
Find out on the newest Pod Meets Twirl'd: Traiting Places.&nbsp;

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Will and Rider have lowered their hoods and raised their lanterns to recap the second episode of The Traitors, Season 4! 

 

With one episode down, they're starting to figure out who is a gamer and who's primed to leave the castle. But competition aside, the guys have their sights set on one specific contestant for eviction.

 

The addition of a “secret traitor” raises the stakes and Rider already has theories on how it will all work out. 

 

Plus, Will asks the most important question of all: What's the castle buffet like??

Will and Rider have lowered their hoods and raised their lanterns to&nbsp;recap&nbsp;the second episode of The Traitors, Season 4!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
With one episode down, they're&nbsp;starting to figure&nbsp;out&nbsp;who is a gamer and who's primed to leave the castle. But competition aside, the guys have their sights set on one specific contestant for eviction.
&nbsp;
The addition of a&nbsp;&ldquo;secret traitor&rdquo;&nbsp;raises the stakes and Rider already has theories on how it will all work out.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Plus, Will asks the most important question of all: What's the castle buffet&nbsp;like??

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The Daniettes are back and better than ever! Last season, Will and Rider transformed from guys who couldn’t tell a tango from a foxtrot to full blown dance experts. And now their journey takes them to a castle in rural Scotland as they faithfully recap Season 4 of The Traitors. 

 

Rider has never seen the show and is now obsessed with the castle. On the other hand, Will thinks he can win it with strategic "hangman."

 

So come take the journey with Will & Rider as they recognize Mark Ballas...on the premier episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

The Daniettes are back and better than ever! Last season, Will and Rider transformed from guys who couldn&rsquo;t tell a tango from a foxtrot to full blown dance experts. And now their&nbsp;journey&nbsp;takes them to a castle in rural Scotland as they faithfully recap Season 4 of The Traitors.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Rider has never seen the show and is now obsessed with the&nbsp;castle. On the other hand, Will thinks he can win it with strategic&nbsp;"hangman."
&nbsp;
So come take the journey with Will &amp; Rider&nbsp;as they recognize&nbsp;Mark Ballas...on the premier episode of Pod Meets Twirl&rsquo;d: Traiting Places!

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