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Pod Meets Twirl'd
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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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Introducing: Hey Jonas!
2w ago00:01:04Tap to summarizeHello, Pod Meets Twirl'd Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “Hey Jonas” with the Jonas Brothers!!! About the show: Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before. Listen here and subscribe to Hey Jonas! on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5012
3w ago00:48:49Tap to summarizeThe 50th season of Survivor rages on, and our trusty castaways, Will and Rider, have washed ashore for yet another recap! Our hosts have theories about the primal order of the deserted island, but could Joe & Jonathan actually make it to the end?? How is that even possible? And on the other side of the spectrum, Rizo is looking thin, so the boys suspect some producer interference and rice. Plus, find out what brought Rider to tears, and continue to bask in the island excellence that is Cirie, on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Becoming a Fire Hazard with Christian Hubicki
4w ago00:40:28Tap to summarizeChristian Hubicki is a reality TV superstar, thanks to becoming the first contestant in Survivor history to vote against himself. Now, Will & Rider are about to find out just how deep the lore goes. The Season 50 standout explains how he went from robotics scientist to island castaway, and what it was like returning to the mainland as the most popular professor at Florida State University. He opens up about the unexpected challenges of post-show life, and how he balanced grading tests while participating in the Survivor press cycle. So come along, and hear Will and Rider get outwitted, outplayed and MAJORLY outsmarted when Christian, from Survivor 50, joins Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5011
4w ago00:43:03Tap to summarizeWill and Rider continue to endure the sandy shores of Survivor 50 (from behind a podcast mic) to recap another episode. Despite their desperate pleas for Ozzy to “play the idol,” he instead over-explains his strategy like a bad James Bond villain and this deflates his chances of winning the game. But on the other hand, trusty Cirie might just be the most dangerous player still in the game. Will and Rider dive deep into her quiet moves as a contender. Plus, has this season suffered from Mr. Beastification? Did they need this many celebrities? The tribe has spoken on this week’s Pod Meet’s Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Life as a Castaway with Emily Longeretta
May 200:42:09Tap to summarizeVariety’s Emily Longeretta is a hardcore Survivor fan, and she’s here to give Will and Rider a boots on the ground report, straight from the island! She shares the real details from the Fijian islands and clears up some rumors about some allegedly cut scenes with Mr. Beast. Plus, Emily holds nothing back when sharing what Mr. Beast and Jeff Probst are like in person and what she REALLY thinks about the celebrity moments on Survivor 50, right here on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5010
May 100:53:27Tap to summarizeWill and Rider are seated at the bug feast and ready to chow down for another episode of Survivor 50! Rider has hyped it up all season and now we’ll see if the auction met Will’s expectations. Will also teaches us the proper way to eat a grub with highly detailed instructions that had Rider tapping out. Plush, we get a masterclass in Machiavellian Survivor strategy from Cirie, who could just win the whole thing. And what happens when a Beast appears on the island (that’s MR. Beast to you), all on a new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5009
Apr 2400:55:32Tap to summarizeThe contestants are dropping like coconuts on Survivor 50, but Will and Rider continue to have what it takes to outwit, outplay and outlast! Jeff Probst is one of the best hosts in the game, but is he able to juggle also being a “contestant?" Will and Rider dive into the bizarre strategy at play for the coveted rice. Thanks to Jonathan, Rider has a revelation about a rabbit with pancakes in the moon, and they debate the specific rules of “Ro, Sham, Bo” (or Rock, Paper, Scissors in layman's terms). Plus, Will reveals he could totally handle small island living, as long as there’s electricity, wifi, plumbing, and access to a 45 minute ferry to Los Angeles, all on this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5008
Apr 1800:59:58Tap to summarizeThe Survivor 50 finale is now more than just a desert island mirage - it's right around the corner! And so Will and Rider are getting ready, still courageously taking on the challenge of recapping every single episode. They're confused by the voting strategies, but the games still had our hosts on the edge of their seats, sparking the age-old debate of what’s more valuable on the island: brains or brawn? There’s still no love for Coach, but Will and Rider will miss bizarre monologues and his “inspirational” quotes. Not many can share the wisdom of Sun Tzu AND a random financial advisor in the same thought. So come join us on Coconut Island, for an all-new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Surviving the Challenges with Myles Nye
Apr 1101:11:02Tap to summarizeOne of the guys’ favorite parts of Survivor is the challenges, no matter how many coconuts are required! So Will and Rider are talking to the one of the masterminds BEHIND the games, challenge creator Myles Nye! Myles reveals how he landed the greatest job on TV, but why he and Rider go WAY back! We also hear about some of Myles’ favorite all-time games, and some failed experiments that will never see the light of day. So join us in the puzzle lab and learn how your favorite challenges are created, right here on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5007
Apr 1000:40:45Tap to summarizeWill 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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