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Ron Funches has finally emerged from Season 4’s castle to reveal all the secrets and inner workings of his journey for Pod Meets Twirl’d.The comedian shares the moment he realized that while he was there to play a game, everyone else was just trying to create a viral TV moment.Our hosts grill Ron about some of the more controversial decisions from his season, and get into his past as a Chicago-born stand-up.Plus, find out if Ron would ever return to The Traitors, on a brand new, hilarious episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the ladies of Salt Lake City just take it too far?! What was supposed to be a healing Reiki gathering turned into absolute chaos...And in a twist no one saw coming, Marla finds out she actually might be one of the only people who doesn't wear jeans on a plane.Plus, it’s time to find out what new Bravo adventure awaits our fearless duo - on a new Class Reunion!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Taye Diggs became an iconic star of the screen and stage, he was a host at Pizzeria Uno, dreaming of a career on Broadway. And now he’s hanging out with Danielle to talk all about his journey!Listen to find out how his life-changing role in Rent and breakout mainstream turn in How Stella Got Her Groove Back all point back to Sebastian’s Caribbean Carnival at Tokyo Disneyland. Plus, we find out why he was turned down twice for Rent, and you won’t believe how he finally landed the role. You don’t have to wait 525,600 minutes to hear this one, because Taye Diggs is here on Teen Beat!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things get spooky when the gang recaps the Halloween episode of Girl Meets World Season 1! But the real frights come when our hosts attempt to make sense of the storyline.    It’s almost like a haunted house filled with questions like - “Why doesn’t Riley know her best friend owns a ferret?” and “How can Maya afford these elaborate Halloween costumes?”    They also get into the age-old pastime of “indoor softball” and dive deep into an analysis of can make Riley and Maya’s friendship work.   Plus, Will explains the phenomenon of “dodgeball without the balls” on Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey Graziadei gives new meaning to the term “career trajectory” with a journey that took him from Hawaii tennis pro to hunky reality star, to ballroom champion and now…holiday movie actor.Joey takes Danielle way back to the random DM that completely changed his life and made him one of the most beloved Bachelors of all time. And despite the fact that everyone loved watching Joey on Dancing with the Stars, he almost said no! He reveals what changed his mind and the biggest lessons he took away from the ballroom.  Plus, we hear about his acting debut, and how playing the drums helped him take home a Mirrorball, this week on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Kym Johnson-Herjavec glide in on a magic carpet to recap Disney Night on Dancing with the Stars! Danielle reveals why Tatyana Ali is most improved and why Harry Shum’s “toe touch” proves he’s a force to be reckoned with. While one team took it to the Zoo, the other brought a High School Musical, but with a shortened rehearsal schedule, can they learn two dances? Plus, Danielle and Kym explain why they think Pasha was underscored and why the judges might be too harsh on out-of-time kicks, right here on the happiest Ballroom Breakdown on Earth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina are watching “Avalon High” starring Gregg Sulkin and Britt Robertson. This film premiered in 2010 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world of manipulation, deception, and betrayal, Will and Rider’s moral compass had led them back to podcasting, still obsessed with The Traitors: New Blood! The boys think Victor is worthy of celebrating after his undying refusal to back down from “fruitgate," but Will and Rider just aren’t convinced that taking down Abby was the right move. They also debate the influence he has over the whole castle and what Joe needs to do to make it through the game alive, because he just might be able to pull off the ultimate twist.Plus, are "regular people" the key to making The Traitors more entertaining?? Come along as Will and Rider kick the hornet’s nest on another episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reptile correspondent Matthew Lawrence reunites with the gang and brings some cold-blooded friends.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's favorite Bravo obsessed celebrities, Marla and Lee are back from Charleston, and they have A LOT to unpack!  From rubbing elbows with their favorite Bravolebrities at Watch What Happnes Live to Lee and Austin Kroll ending up on Page Six - dreams really do come true!! Plus, what headlines!  Amanda Batula's shocking exit, Housewives heading to Broadway and Craig Conover's surprising new acting gig! Then, Lee and Marla are back to recapping RHOSLC where Heathers Jupiter party is in full swing.  And don't miss Lee's hilarious story involving a psychic reading gone terribly wrong on all-new Class Reunion.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class is back in session, even if Cory’s lesson is more confusing than ever. The gang appreciates the creativity, but HOW does he connect 1831 Belgium to a MUFFIN BUSINESS??    Even with a “crazy” hat, it feels like the talent of Jackée Henry was fumbled, and a few simple tweaks may have connected all the loose plot lines.    But maybe there IS a fun episode hiding in there somewhere once the the ethics vs. profit storyline kicks into full gear.    Plus, we’ve worked hard enough to bring the ‘90s back, so now it’s time to pivot to medieval times, on an all-new Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was Horror Movie Night on Dancing with the Stars and our scream queens Danielle Fishel and Kym Johnson-Herjavec are breaking down every spooky moment!Val is back! But did he wow Kym with his return to the ballroom? Did Julia Stiles get underscored? And how did a couch become the star of the night???A haunting double elimination leaves the competition wide open, and our hosts discuss why Shirley Ballas and her little shoes make the show significantly better!Plus, Kym shares the inside story on how far in advance the hosts plan theme nights on this week’s Ballroom Breakdown! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few people personify the essence of “Teen Beat” quite like Debbie Gibson, a legend who made history at only 16 years old as the youngest female artist to write, produce and perform a Hot 100 #1 single. Danielle is hanging out with the “Out of the Blue” superstar and hearing all the stories from her 5 decades in the business. Debbie takes Danielle through her DIY process of making hit songs from her garage, and we hear why you might just recognize her from Ghostbusters! And would you believe she jumped into a mosh pit at CBGB as part of The Circle Jerks?Plus, we hear all about her extended holiday project and the new Las Vegas residency ready to bring some Christmas cheer to the strip - right here on Teen Beat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lifetime of fears have been unleashed…. Will and Sabrina are watching “Girl vs. Monster” starring Olivia Holt, Kerris Dorsey, Brendan Meyer and Katherine McNamara.This film premiered in 2012 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another week in the castle, and our hosts are getting frustrated with the Faithfuls on The Traitors: New Blood! Victor’s strategy has Will baffled, but Rider wonders if keeping him around could actually help the Traitors. And are the producers rigging the power of the pardon to save him? The boys dive into the infinite possibilities of the Scarecrow Challenge, and as the end of the season looms near, they can’t decide if the Faithfuls are playing poorly…or if the Traitors are playing well! Plus, what would Will and Rider’s Traitors montages look like?? Find out why it might include a giant turkey leg on this week's Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.