Even though they are clearly reality TV experts already, Will and Rider are always on the pursuit of a higher education, so they’ve called in Chad Kultgen, a true connoisseur of the medium, and the author of “How to Win The Bachelor,” to help explain some important strategies to victory. 

Chad breaks down the jaw-dropping backstory of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and reveals his pitch for the “ideal” dating show. 

Find out why Chad considers The Traitors the best reality show ever created, what decisions can lead to victory and why Will calls Chad “reality TV Yoda,” as we call in the big guns, for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

Even though they are clearly reality TV experts already, Will and Rider are always on the pursuit of a higher education, so they&rsquo;ve called in Chad Kultgen, a true connoisseur of the medium, and the author of &ldquo;How to Win The Bachelor,&rdquo; to help explain some important strategies to victory.&nbsp;
Chad breaks down the jaw-dropping backstory of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and reveals his pitch for the &ldquo;ideal&rdquo; dating show.&nbsp;
Find out why Chad considers The Traitors the best reality show ever created, what decisions can lead to victory and why Will calls Chad &ldquo;reality TV Yoda,&rdquo; as we call in the big guns, for Pod Meets Twirl&rsquo;d: Traiting Places!

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

Pod Meets Twirl'd

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Reality Tactics with Chad Kultgen

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