Will and Rider have once again washed ashore to recap episode 7 of Survivor 50, but would you believe that an episode centered around poetry DIDN’T hook Rider?? 

We’re venturing into the haiku hammock to hear contestants' compositions of…varying quality, and after getting a lesson on the true rules of prose from trained poet Rider Strong, the guys decide for certain - they are sick of Coach! 

The boys also discuss rumors of a nefarious alliance, and Will reveals his first ever “Survivor crush,” this week on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

Will and Rider have once again washed ashore to recap episode 7 of Survivor 50, but would you believe that an episode centered around poetry DIDN&rsquo;T hook Rider??&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re venturing into the haiku hammock to hear contestants' compositions of&hellip;varying quality, and after getting a lesson on the true rules of prose from trained poet Rider Strong, the guys decide for certain - they are sick of Coach!&nbsp;
The boys also&nbsp;discuss rumors of a nefarious alliance, and Will reveals his first ever &ldquo;Survivor crush,&rdquo; this week&nbsp;on Pod Meets Twirl&rsquo;d: Seeking Immunity!

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;

Pod Meets Twirl'd

We're sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as they rewatch every episode of the iconic series, sharing memories, behind the scenes moments, and all the “Boy Meets World” stories a fan could ever want. Relive your first crush, first kiss, favorite moments and all the life lessons with Topanga, Eric, and Shawn.

We're sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as they rewatch every episode of the iconic series, sharing memories, behind the scenes moments, and all the “Boy Meets World” stories a fan could ever want. Relive your first crush, first kiss, favorite moments and all the life lessons with Topanga, Eric, and Shawn.

Pod Meets World

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5007

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Will and Rider return to watch their nostalgia-friendly colleagues fight the good fight against scalloped sinks and yellow vanities on another episode of HGTV’s “Totally ‘90s House!"

The teams navigate the rising cost of tile and the dangers of a second floor bathtub, while Brian Austin Green gets down and dirty to prove he has what it takes. 

But the temperature climbs when 98 Degrees' Drew Lachey serves as guest judge to announce the week's winner challenge, leaving Will and Rider to wonder if either team really captured the throwback vibes they were aiming for. 

Plus, Rider dives into a highbrow essay critique of Summer House and we hear some fond memories of trips to Disney World with LFO, on this week’s jam-packed episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed!

Will and Rider return to watch their&nbsp;nostalgia-friendly&nbsp;colleagues fight the good fight against scalloped sinks and yellow vanities on another&nbsp;episode&nbsp;of HGTV&rsquo;s&nbsp;&ldquo;Totally&nbsp;&lsquo;90s House!" The teams navigate the rising cost of tile and the dangers of a&nbsp;second&nbsp;floor bathtub, while Brian Austin Green gets down and dirty to prove he has what it takes.&nbsp; But the temperature climbs when 98 Degrees' Drew Lachey serves as guest judge to announce the week's winner&nbsp;challenge, leaving Will and Rider to wonder if either&nbsp;team&nbsp;really captured the&nbsp;throwback vibes&nbsp;they were aiming for.&nbsp; Plus, Rider dives into a highbrow essay&nbsp;critique of Summer House and we hear some fond memories of trips to Disney World with LFO, on this week&rsquo;s jam-packed episode of Pod Meets Twirl&rsquo;d: Thank God It&rsquo;s Fixed!

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Totally '90s House 104

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Will and Rider are back to watch their fellow '90s stars remodel a house that has too much of a good thing!

 

In episode 3 of "Totally ‘90s House,” Team Curtains takes on Team Mauve to transform tiny bedrooms into epic spaces and battle dated aesthetic challenges like recessed arches, canopy beds and hideous carpets. 

 

But our hosts have to wonder how much actual hard labor these stars are putting in, especially since they have enough time to make dozens of prank calls. 

 

Plus, they debate the rules of poetry, and get way too deep into some Disney movie lore, on another episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed!

Will and Rider are back to watch their fellow '90s stars remodel a house that has too much of a good thing!
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In episode 3 of "Totally &lsquo;90s House,&rdquo; Team Curtains takes on Team Mauve to transform tiny bedrooms into epic spaces and battle dated aesthetic challenges like recessed arches, canopy beds and hideous carpets.&nbsp;
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But our hosts have to wonder how much actual hard labor these stars are putting in, especially since they have enough time to make dozens of prank calls.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Plus, they debate the rules of poetry, and get way too deep into some Disney movie lore, on another episode of Pod Meets Twirl&rsquo;d: Thank God It&rsquo;s Fixed!

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Totally '90s House 103

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HGTV has challenged a bunch of ‘90s TV stars to renovate a home, and we can’t think of anyone more appropriate to recap the season than the kings of TGIF! 

 

Will and Rider dig into an all-new reality TV challenge, working with glass blocks, scalloped sinks, colored toilets and huge bathtubs.

 

A first look at the homes leaves our hosts wondering if some are just beyond saving, even if it is their real-life friends competing to win.

 

So come along as Will and Rider evaluate challenges in the kitchen, the rumpus room, and backyard/sideyard! It's Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed with two ‘90s stars who were NOT asked to be on the show!!

HGTV has challenged a bunch of &lsquo;90s TV stars to renovate a home, and we can&rsquo;t think of anyone more appropriate to recap the season than the kings of TGIF!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Will and Rider dig into an all-new reality TV challenge, working with glass blocks, scalloped sinks, colored toilets and huge bathtubs.
&nbsp;
A first look at the homes leaves our hosts&nbsp;wondering if some are just beyond saving, even if it is their real-life friends competing to win.
&nbsp;
So come along as Will and Rider evaluate challenges in the kitchen, the rumpus room, and backyard/sideyard! It's Pod Meets Twirl&rsquo;d: Thank God It&rsquo;s Fixed with two &lsquo;90s stars who were NOT asked to be on the show!!

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Totally '90s House 101 & 102

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5007

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