Pod Meets World – "Happy New Year from Magical Rewind!"

Hosted by iHeartPodcasts | December 31, 2025

Episode Overview

The “Happy New Year from Magical Rewind!” episode takes listeners on a nostalgic holiday ride, blending cozy New Year's reflections with fond memories from the cast behind "Boy Meets World" and the Magical Rewind crew. Will (nicknamed "The Amazing Will") and Sabrina (host of Magical Rewind) share their holiday traditions, recall unique New Year’s Eve experiences, and celebrate the highlights of their year—especially those spent with the Magical Rewind community. Expect plenty of warmth, playful banter, and behind-the-scenes stories, all delivered with their trademark friendly rapport.

(Note: This summary omits advertisements, intros, and outros.)

Main Discussion Points & Insights

Holiday Traditions & New Year’s Eve Plans

[03:11–04:22]

• Will kicks off the conversation with playful holiday greetings:

  "Merry, happy New Year's Eve. Yay. Merry, happy New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve, New Year's Eve. Merry, happy. Never heard that song." (Will, 03:11)

• Sabrina shares she’s planning a relaxed New Year's Eve at home, focused on family time—contrasting with last year’s more eventful celebration:

  “We had friends, if you remember, last year, that got engaged on New Year's Eve. Super happy for them. That's not the vibe I'm going for this year.” (Sabrina, 03:29)

• Will jokes about his "routine" of private jets and partying with Beyoncé before giving a more down-to-earth description:

  “We’ll hang out, we'll watch some TV. Sue will doze next to me and I will nudge her when the ball has dropped, and she'll wake up and we'll give each other a little kiss and then go to bed.” (Will, 04:08)

Favorite and Memorable New Year’s Celebrations

[05:18–09:02]

• Will asks Sabrina for her craziest New Year's Eve venue. She shares about touring and a memorable party with friends after “Dancing with the Stars”:

  “Shortly after I did Dancing with the Stars, the first time for season five…Mark and I hosted a New Year's Eve party...It was just really fun for me to have, like, you know, kind of my work friends and my friends that I've grown up with.” (Sabrina, 05:49)

• Sabrina describes the unique joy of combining professional and personal circles at such events, emphasizing the strong bonds and fun atmosphere among cast, crew, and dancers.
• Will expresses genuine appreciation:

  "Yeah, I like that." (Will, 09:04)

Unique International New Year's Experience

[13:26–14:30]

• Will recounts spending New Year's Eve 2020 in Amsterdam:

  “I did—Susan and I did New Year's 2020 in Amsterdam...kind of like every street becomes a bonfire and then you can light off fireworks anywhere. So you'll just be walking through a crowd and somebody will just be throwing fireworks and, like, everything's exploding.” (Will, 13:31)

• He emphasizes the wild but fun atmosphere and notes the timing—just before the onset of the pandemic:

  “It was January 2020. So by February, March, the pandemic hit…So we, I mean, we literally were like, just got the wire.” (Will, 14:20)

Reflections on Weather and Nostalgia for “Cozy” Holidays

[14:59–16:21]

• Will and Sabrina lament California's lack of true winter weather:

  “Even people who have grown up, as I have in...Southern California, it is so frustrating. You want that? We want the cold. We have great weather all year round. And...I just wish, at least for the month of December and January, we felt the, like sweaters, hot cocoa, you know, just cozy, cozy.” (Sabrina, 15:39)

Reflecting on the Year with Magical Rewind

[16:52–17:22]

• Sabrina highlights her personal and podcasting highlights from 2025:

  “So many of the highlights for me have been with Magical Rewind…Interview with Kenny Ortega was incredible. Recording from Disneyland...being able to be at the Zombies 4 premiere…Some of the best highlights of 25 was for Magical Rewind.” (Sabrina, 16:52)

• Will agrees, noting the unmatched holiday spirit of Disney parks:

  “Especially with holidays, almost nobody does the holidays like Disney...when we were at the park and it’s all decked out for Christmas, when the Christmas parade and Santa comes by, it’s really magical.” (Will, 17:22)

Looking Ahead & Closing Thoughts

[16:21–17:42]

• Will encourages reflection and positivity as a new year begins:

  “Whatever you’re doing on New Year’s, be safe. Have fun, enjoy yourself. Try to remember the good parts about the last year, and there’s always bad parts about the last year, too. And you learn what you can and you move forward.” (Will, 16:21)

• Both hosts express gratitude and well wishes for listeners:

  “Everybody please be safe, have fun, kiss the ones you love, get some sleep and we're all gonna start 2026 fresh as a daisy.” (Will, 17:34)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Merry, happy New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve, New Year's Eve. Merry, happy. Never heard that song.”
  — Will (03:11), opening the episode with humor

• “We’ll hang out, we'll watch some TV. Sue will doze next to me and I will nudge her when the ball has dropped.”
  — Will (04:08), sharing his simple holiday tradition

• “Shortly after I did Dancing with the Stars...we had a big group of dancers...the vibe was good...it was such a fun time.”
  — Sabrina (05:49–09:02), on her most memorable New Year's Eve party

• “Every street becomes a bonfire and then you can light off fireworks anywhere...It's really crazy.”
  — Will (13:31), describing Amsterdam’s New Year’s Eve

• “So many of the highlights for me have been with Magical Rewind…That was magical.”
  — Sabrina (16:52), reflecting on her year

• “Nobody does the holidays like Disney.”
  — Will (17:22), on Disney’s unmatched holiday magic

• “Whatever you’re doing on New Year’s, be safe. Have fun, enjoy yourself. Try to remember the good parts about the last year, and there’s always bad parts about the last year, too. And you learn what you can and you move forward.”
  — Will (16:21), closing with wisdom

Important Segments (with Timestamps)

• [03:11] — Playful New Year's greetings and setting the tone
• [03:29] — Sabrina shares her mellow New Year’s plans
• [04:08] — Will describes his family tradition
• [05:18] — Craziest New Year's Eve celebration stories
• [09:02] — Reflections on combining friend groups and favorite memories
• [13:31] — Amsterdam’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve and the last pre-pandemic celebration
• [15:39] — Southern California's struggle for “cozy” winter vibes
• [16:52] — Podcast highlights and Disney holiday magic
• [16:21, 17:34] — Year-end reflections and well-wishes for listeners

Overall Tone

The episode is light-hearted, warm, and nostalgic, balancing personal anecdotes with genuine gratitude for the community around both Magical Rewind and the “Boy Meets World” fandom. Will and Sabrina’s dynamic showcases warmth, humor, and authentic reflection—perfect for a feel-good end-of-year listen.

For Listeners

Whether you’re a diehard “Boy Meets World” fan or here for warm holiday vibes, this episode captures the simple joys of New Year’s celebrations—nostalgia, connection, and looking forward to new adventures together.