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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!

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Too Good at The Traitors with Logan Smith

2026/10/06

Will and Rider have emerged from The Traitors castle, ready to come face to face with an extraordinary “regular” guy: Logan Smith from The Traitors: New Blood! Logan shares his initial strategy for playing “the game,” and reveals that he had no plan for what he would do as a Faithful! We find out what he’d change if he could play it all over again and why he almost didn’t make it to the show at all. Plus, Logan clears up one of our hosts’ biggest Traitors conspiracy theories on Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class Reunion: RHOSLC 703

2026/10/03

Lee (is it Lee?) and Marla are back to break down another chaotic episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!Our reality-obsessed duo weigh in on the new RHOSLC taglines and Lee shares the tagline he’d use if he was a Housewife!Plus, “Toothbrush Gate” takes over the San Francisco trip, Bronwyn has a rough ride on the bus, and one very important question must be answered: does Whitney know the difference between “Diablo” and “diabolical?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Totally '90s House 106

2026/10/02

Will and Rider have officially made it through a season of ‘90s stars renovating a ‘90s house, that by the end of the process had fully abandoned ‘90s nostalgia like the Tamagotchi you forgot to feed. But our hosts DO have a pitch for another renovation show to carry the torch and Boy Meets World fans should listen up! Plus, would you visit a theme park of famous TV houses?? We take a ride on a Knight Rider roller coaster for the finale episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 503 & 504

2026/09/29

Will and Rider have picked up their cloaks from the dry cleaners and are ready to recap this week’s irregular episode of The Traitors (despite the regular people!) Our hosts debate the choice of Katie over Xavier, and Rider shares a convincing argument on what makes a “stronger” Traitor. Logan impresses Will and Rider by playing the game as a “faithful ninja”, and Jay trusts his gut by zeroing in on Katie as a Traitor (even though he annoys EVERYONE). Plus, we have a major revelation about The Traitors franchise as a whole, right here on Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class Reunion: RHOSLC 702

2026/09/26

Lee and Marla are back to breakdown this week’s Bravo happenings AND recap the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!Whether it’s a Housewife on the new Traitors or a not-so-bright star from Summer House signing a new deal, reality players are all over our TVs and there’s nothing we can do about it.Plus, Lee talks about which one of his friends he convinced to join “The Traitors!” This, and so much more, on this week’s Class Reunion… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Totally '90s House 105

2026/09/25

Will and Rider are still on this journey, but are starting to wonder the point of the show, because it seems like teams are being rewarded for removing all the ‘90s elements. It’s just becoming a regular home renovation show!The boys are impressed by the way Team Curtains pivoted after a paint mistake, but scramble to figure out how the budget works for the challenges. Plus, Will reveals his expert knowledge of pizza props on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 501 & 502

2026/09/22

Life takes you to unexpected places, but love brings you back home. Will and Rider return to the castle to recap The Traitors Season Five (this time with regular people)! Everything kicks off with two perfect Traitors, but does a funeral director have the guts to double-cross pilot? There are some new rules and regulations, but do the changes actually enhance the gameplay?? Plus…a major twist already leaves Will and Rider shocked, so be prepared for the premiere episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: The Traitors (with regular people)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class Reunion: RHOSLC 701

2026/09/19

It's time for their first recap ever! So when the two newly anointed podcast hosts have a first day on the job run-in with an actual SLC cast member, Lee and Marla have some seriously mixed feelings about it. Lisa’s husband John apologized on camera, but was it the real deal, or is she pulling the strings behind the scenes?Plus, Lee and Marla admit they’re scared to come face to face with a certain Housewife at the upcoming Bravo Fan Fest in Charleston. Who could it be?The journey is just starting - jump in and have some fun!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Class Reunion!

2026/09/19

What do you get when you combine Boy Meets World, Full House, One Tree Hill and a whole lotta Housewives? Class Reunion with Lee Norris and Marla Sokoloff!That’s right - two of your favorite Season 1 Feeny students have declared their love (and expertise) of reality TV and are kicking off the show by breaking down the new season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.Raise your hand and get ready to take notes because - class is in session! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

2026/09/18

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

2026/09/11

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

2026/09/04

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!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight Season 20 Finale & Reunion

2026/09/04

Will and Rider have made it to the end of Married at First Sight Season 20, but when all was said and done, did they still want to say “I do???” Hear why the finale and reunion completely changed the way the boys felt about the season, and find out their final thoughts on the couples. Did Felipe’s cheating surprise anyone? And is Adam sweeter than an ice cream maker? Plus, Rider gets surprisingly emotional over Cameron and Michelle, and we reveal our next side-quest in a Decision Day of our own, on this finale episode of Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2016, 2017 & 2018

2026/08/28

Will and Rider are locked in and focused on finishing Season 20 of Married at First Sight! They’ve lost themselves in the storylines and complicated relationships just as Marissa is falling deeper and deeper in love with Adam, enough to want to quit her job and be his pickleball partner all day. The boys think that Caitlin is always looking for something wrong in a situation, but she also might be the only person on Earth who wants to talk about Taylor Swift, Harry Potter and World War II. She truly is a 1 of 1!Plus, can Mecca can survive his “pretty enough for me” comment? Walk down the aisle again with Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Meets Twirl'd: Married at First Sight 2013, 2014 & 2015

2026/08/28

Will and Rider are serving up Married at First Sight episodes in 3s, falling deeper and deeper into the abyss that is reality TV. One of the main relationships have fallen apart, forcing the boys to wonder if they were ever compatible in the first place.They also get into the “joint venture” of Sean and Nikki, and Sean’s preoccupation with intimacy that is slowly pushing her away. Meanwhile, Felipe starts love bombing Tori, who introduces Will and Rider to the state of “Genuity.” Plus, find out who our hosts consider to be the “safe couple,” on Pod Meets Twirl’d: All or Nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.8 out of 5

97 reviews

★★★★★

Lynne500 2026/09/28

Two middle-aged white guys talking into microphones…

About subjects they know next to nothing about and it’s a freaking delight. This has quickly become my favorite podcast and I could listen to these tw...

★★★★★

mkspencer22 2026/09/05

Do I watch these shows? No. But I listen the second the episode drops!!!

I love DWTS and survivor. Every other show they’ve covered I do not watch. But do I still listen the second the episode drops? YUP. Absolutely love th...

★★★★★

PukeSamm 2026/08/05

My favorite niche podcast!

Will and Rider are some of my favorite voices to listen to and this podcast is incredible - the show they are dropping in on for a season barely matte...

★★★★★

Christina Mota 2026/06/25

Love this

I love this, even though I do not care for any of the shows you guys watched (besides DWTS). I would be so excited if you did a show I really love lik...

★★★★★

ShanaBananaMusic 2026/06/25

Some people just don’t get it…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The number of reviews criticizing Will and Rider for not knowing the shows they’re covering is honestly hilarious. That’s the point. They make ...

★★★★★

Code Name Been There Done That 2026/06/03

Love Whatever This Is

At no point do I ever know where these recaps are going and I am here for it. Ending the episodes with a story about a true survivor or a philosophica...

★☆☆☆☆

Horror fan/Brandon Clifford 2026/05/27

Cool

Really good podcast

★☆☆☆☆

Jessica Mid-Afternoon 2026/05/26

Survivor 50 only

You both know nothing about the other 49 seasons of Survivor or Jeff’s On Fire podcast that dives deep into the production side since day one, so to t...

★★★★★

CCawood 2026/05/08

Survivor for Newbs

I love that they don’t know what’s happening in Survivor because I don’t either 🤣 it’s fun having a companion pod where they hosts have the same ques...

★★★★★

Sadittyscents 2026/05/06

Survivor 50!!

Love that u guys are reviewing because I just downloaded YouTube tv for free just so I could watch and I’m loving it and I love yall huge BMW fan so t...

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