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I got Jensen a grill robot for Father's Day.
Ryder Strong
So is this a full size robot that does all the grilling?
Danielle Fishel
Wouldn't that be wonderful? No.
Ryder Strong
Yes.
Danielle Fishel
This is a little tri headed grill cleaner that you push a button, you put it in the grill, push a button and close the lid, and it covers it goes over all the surfaces and cleans your entire grill. Is it bristles? What is it? Bristles? Yeah. And there's three different types of bristles.
Ryder Strong
Okay.
Danielle Fishel
Depending on the bristles. Yeah, it depends on which type of grill you have. There are three different types of bristles.
Ryder Strong
Okay. I hate to say it, but I.
Will Friedle
Just feel like there's something creepy about, like, closing the lid and this, like, thing doing. It's like, goes to work.
Jensen Karp
Oh, by the way, you don't have to close the lid. You can just watch it. That's also an option. And I think I'll be watching it. I feel like I'm already close with it.
Ryder Strong
Right, that's good. So it's like Wally. This is the. The first version of Wall E in five years. It's just gonna be.
Will Friedle
I just keep imagining like a Robocop, you know, where like suddenly it's pointing guns at you.
Ryder Strong
Oh, God. That's the edge. ED 209. That wasn't RoboCop. Two different things.
Jensen Karp
It does look like a Roomba. And I do think there's room to give it a face. And what. I could do it. I could, like, build on it.
Danielle Fishel
Okay. I don't need that though. But I'm good on that.
Jensen Karp
I mean like an action figure. Like the boys would love it.
Ryder Strong
What kind of grill do you have? I forget, are you gas? Are you propane? Are you like regular coal? What kind of grill?
Jensen Karp
Propane.
Ryder Strong
Okay, gotcha, gotcha.
Jensen Karp
And then some coal, right? Isn't it like a weird.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah, it also has coal. It has the. You can put coal in there.
Jensen Karp
Strange coal.
Ryder Strong
It's actually propane.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah, it's. It is, it is coal. It's just got propane to light the.
Ryder Strong
Okay, gotcha.
Jensen Karp
Hybrid.
Ryder Strong
Okay, interesting.
Jensen Karp
Well, do you, do you do your do do do barbecuing on four?
Ryder Strong
I do. I have three different grills that I've literally just built this whole like situation out back now. So I have a grill in station. So I have a smoker and then I have my regular Weber, which is, which is straight up charcoal. And then I have a Blackstone flat top grill. So yeah, I can, I can be making smash burgers while smoking some brisket and I'm good to go. Very happy.
Jensen Karp
Can I be honest with Danielle for a second? She has been trying to. To find online someone who can come in and barbecue for.
Danielle Fishel
I want a barbecue grill master.
Jensen Karp
And I'm starting to take it personal because I've told her a couple times I'd like to do it and she's still searching for this person. I think she thinks I'm bad.
Danielle Fishel
No, it's not. You make fine food, but it's fine.
Will Friedle
Food is good enough.
Danielle Fishel
No, no, it has nothing to do. The food is great. I have no problem. By the way. He's done it once. How would I know?
Ryder Strong
You've done it one time and I was there. It was good. Which was the last 4th of July, correct?
Danielle Fishel
The last, last 4th of July. It was totally fine. But it's a thousand de. We have a house full of people. I would like for him to be able to enjoy the people who are over, spend time with people, not be sweating to death.
Ryder Strong
What does it pay? I got the time. What does it pay?
Danielle Fishel
I mean, what do you need, Will? What do you. What do you.
Jensen Karp
I mean, he's invited the party. This seems like this doesn't backwards.
Danielle Fishel
That's. The other thing isn't working. It's like, oh, between me and Will and Daniel, our other. Our good family friend, like, we'll all just do it. And I'm like, okay, sure. Or maybe there's someone who would really like the money to barbecue. Apparently that person is Will.
Will Friedle
The hangout spot. It can Become the hangout spot. Like sitting around the grill.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah.
Ryder Strong
A man walks over especially. It sounds sexist, but a man walks over and goes like, hey, you gonna move? That one's done.
Will Friedle
That's what I can't say.
Ryder Strong
What are you doing?
Will Friedle
I grew up a vegetarian, so whenever I'm cooking meat, I'm like, I don't know. You tell me.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah, someone did.
Will Friedle
Inevitably, there's somebody who loves that role, and they're like, oh, I got this.
Danielle Fishel
I got this.
Will Friedle
Your steak is over. I'm like, great.
Ryder Strong
Yeah.
Jensen Karp
I mean, I just would love to complete my metamorphosis into dad and have, like, the kiss. The kiss. The chef, Right?
Ryder Strong
Yeah.
Jensen Karp
You know, we're very old.
Ryder Strong
You know, the perfect burger, you're only supposed to flip once, which is. Which to me, is rough. Like, I flip mine multiple times. I'm not to that point yet of perfection where you just flip. I'm a total flip. I'm. Or if I'm back east, I'm a flipper. But that's. That. That happens quite a bit. But, yeah, it's. When you meet somebody who can really grill and I can't. I'm. Okay. But when you meet somebody who can really grill, it's a game changer.
Will Friedle
I end up grilling. My parents, they always throw this huge party, but they just get the hockey.
Ryder Strong
Puck, like, the frozen right. And I'm like, that. You just go right from frozen? No.
Will Friedle
And I'm like, all this work. I mean, granted, they have so many people, so I'm there for, like, 45 minutes, and I get it. Like, we can't make this many burgers, but, man, homemade burgers. Like, Alex makes the best actual, like, combination of spices and. Oh, it's so good.
Danielle Fishel
I need. Will you ask her to send me her recipe? I want to. I want to do that.
Ryder Strong
For what? You're not going to cook them?
Danielle Fishel
I did it last time.
Will Friedle
Make the meat.
Danielle Fishel
Last year, I made all those hamburger patties. Yes.
Ryder Strong
Okay.
Danielle Fishel
Wow.
Ryder Strong
Impressive. Okay.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah. I did all of them. So nice.
Ryder Strong
I brought ribs last year.
Danielle Fishel
I think I know when we. When. When our family friends, we have Michelle and Pori and Erica and Daniel, who are like our family friends, that we. All our kids are all friends. And they were like, are you guys doing a Fourth of July party again like you did? And they said, as long as Will brings his ribs.
Jensen Karp
They meant his physique. They meant, like, his body. Exactly.
Danielle Fishel
That's what it is.
Ryder Strong
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I will say also, I don't know if Danielle even knows this news. It's breaking news, but Joey Chestnut is returning to the 4th of July Coney island competition.
Danielle Fishel
Wow. Will is really excited about this.
Ryder Strong
He will. I mean, once Kobayashi left, it was a whole different ball game and, and then he got thrown off the stage. That one year it's been a renegade.
Jensen Karp
And now, now with Joey back, you know, the champion before, that's like 40 something. He's going to bring it back to 70. This is a deal for me.
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Have you ever done a hot dog eating contest?
Jensen Karp
Well, I know that you and I contemplated doing a couple years ago, there was one at the Topanga Mall at our local mall. We went and we should do a.
Will Friedle
Podcast episode I will, I will gladly watch you guys.
Jensen Karp
Wait, you wouldn't do it?
Will Friedle
No, no. There's nothing worse in my. No. The idea of even watching somebody eat that much makes me uncomfortable. No, man, I will throw up. I will just instantly throw up.
Danielle Fishel
After three.
Will Friedle
I'm a real quick vomiter. Like, I just like, I go from like, oh, I think I'm feeling.
Danielle Fishel
Here's what I can't do. I can't dip it anything in liquid and eat it. I will vomit at the mere thought of it.
Will Friedle
Oh my God.
Danielle Fishel
No, but I could do, I could do just eating the dogs. I can't. Or but with the bun.
Will Friedle
If you want me to do the bit, I'll enter the competition. I'll get through half a hot dog by the time you guys.
Ryder Strong
But that's what happen. So when the one we were going to do at the mall, Jensen and I were going to do sue and I went and watched it.
Jensen Karp
I did too.
Ryder Strong
There was. Yeah, there's like seven people that were there. And then there was a woman who literally just came for lunch.
Jensen Karp
She casually.
Ryder Strong
At a hot dog cuz it was free and looked around and sue and I looked at each other. We're like, that's the most brilliant thing I've ever seen. Just grab a hot dog or two for free.
Jensen Karp
I go to eating competitions every day for lunch.
Ryder Strong
I lost. Oh, I lost.
Jensen Karp
Time to go to the dessert competition.
Ryder Strong
I know.
Danielle Fishel
I want a donut one. I want a donut competition.
Ryder Strong
Is that what you would do? You would do a sweet competition? Because there's competitions for everything. There's tater tots, there's fries. I mean, you name it, they have it. There's awful. There's train like you name it, they have it. So eggs, caviar. Yeah, I think I'd like to try a hot dog. I think. And I'm throwing out a number I think I could get if I'm in the right state of mind. And I'm starving. I bet you I could probably do eight.
Danielle Fishel
With a bun.
Ryder Strong
With a bun.
Will Friedle
I remember you told me when you were playing football, you guys went to McDonald's and you ate how many?
Ryder Strong
17. McDonald's cheeseburgers? Yep.
Danielle Fishel
In one, right?
Ryder Strong
Just cheeseburgers. And to the point where I ran out of money at like 12 and people in the McDonald's were just, well, I'll buy him three. I just want to see if he can keep them down. Oh my God. So yeah, that's.
Jensen Karp
That's with the bunny.
Ryder Strong
Yeah, yeah, I did. I had 17 and then I had to stop. Well, I remember when my brother Gary would come out to visit.
Will Friedle
We could go all the way, Will.
Ryder Strong
We could go all the way. I know we want an In N Out burger. And every time he came out, we would add a patty. So the last time we were finished, we did. We each did a 10 by 10 and then large fries and a Coke and then waddled across the street to watch Hudson Hawk.
Jensen Karp
Oh, that's worse than the food.
Ryder Strong
It was amazing. We were able to keep it down. Yep, that's what, that's what we did.
Jensen Karp
So.
Ryder Strong
So. But the 10 by 10 is where we stopped. And then they stopped doing that. You can't. Like now there's a limit to the patties. Number of patties you can do. I think it's four. Is now the limit to what you can do at. At in and Out Burger. You can't go order like a 20 by 20 anymore. So.
Jensen Karp
Yeah, I could put down. I think I could put down seven or eight.
Ryder Strong
I think that's what I'm thinking. I'm think I'm right around there too. I'm right around 7 or 8.
Jensen Karp
I think I could do maybe a couple hundred.
Danielle Fishel
I could do one and a half.
Will Friedle
Be happy with one.
Ryder Strong
I want to see Jensen. I want to see you in a saltwater taffy eating contest. Because I saw you put down a bag of that right front of me and you didn't even know you did it.
Danielle Fishel
No, you just driving down and then it was of saltwater taffy.
Jensen Karp
For the record, I think donuts. A lot of sugar for me is that way I won't even know how much I'm it. My body doesn't say how much I'm eating. It doesn't matter.
Ryder Strong
Me either. I. I'm. I don't get. I go from being starving and I eat so fast that I'm not even full yet. So I can keep eating. And then I'm like, oh, I've eaten too much. Like I just get to that point. So. Yeah. But I say I. I think I could do eight. I think I could do eight.
Danielle Fishel
I think we need to do it for a bit, guys. I think we need to. I think we need to make this an episode and we need to see. Yep.
Will Friedle
I wear a towel on my shoulder and I'll massage your shoulders and let's see.
Jensen Karp
Do I train you? The competitors who dip it into fruit punch?
Danielle Fishel
Oh, God. Just you guys dipping, dipping bread into liquids is so disgusting.
Ryder Strong
But then you could just sop it down. That's the Easy part.
Danielle Fishel
No, no, no, no, no.
Jensen Karp
Would you do the water method?
Ryder Strong
I don't know. I don't know if I would. I don't think I would either. I think I might do. I might not do full dogs and buns, though. I might do the dogs first and.
Danielle Fishel
Then the buns do this. If you guys compete to see which one of you can eat more. It's better if we don't. If it's not, like, timed. Like, you have to do as many of them as you can under. Well, I know it has to be timed as in because we're not going to take all day, but like, it shouldn't. It shouldn't also be about, like, how quickly you can do it.
Jensen Karp
Oh, right, you're saying in a sitting.
Danielle Fishel
Yes, in a sitting. Like, sit down and do it. That's even more dangerous. Part of it's gonna be that you have to eat it fast because then you'll notice how full you are. But like the. The idea of dipping it in liquid just to make it go seconds faster.
Ryder Strong
I think the funnier bit, frankly, is the eating competition between Ryder and Danielle for a hot dog eating competition.
Danielle Fishel
I could do one and a half. I would be. I would do a one and a half hot dogs.
Ryder Strong
She wins and Ryder would throw up.
Jensen Karp
I think I can eat two dodger dogs just at a game. That's why I'm saying I could do two in a row probably.
Ryder Strong
I could eat three hot dogs while figuring out what I'm gonna eat for dinner that night.
Jensen Karp
Right.
Ryder Strong
That's like I be. That's easy. To me, that's just cake.
Jensen Karp
Well, we didn't know it would be a bit.
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We hope your 4th of July plans are as exciting as ours. So whatever you're doing to celebrate.
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Happy birthday, America. Just, we hope you are safe. We hope you are having fun. We are taking the week off, giving our I heart family a much needed break.
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We'll see you next week. Pod Meets World is an iHeart podcast produced and hosted by Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Ryder Strong, executive producers Jensen Karp and Amy Sugarman, executive in charge of production, Danielle Romo, producer and editor Tara Sudbaksh, producer Matty Moore, engineer and Boy Meets World super fan Easton Allen. Our theme song is by Kyle Morton of Typhoon. Follow us on Instagram odmeatsworldshow or email us at podmeatsworldshowmail.com look, if multitasking were an Olympic sport, I would have a gold medal and then I probably misplace it while making lunch for my two hungry boys. But lucky for me, I have a Target Circle 360 membership and I can get same day delivery with no price markups at Target and lots of other local stores with Shipt excluding select alcohol retailers and items. Terms apply.
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Pod Meets World: Episode Summary – "Pod Meets 4th of July"
Release Date: June 30, 2025
Hosts: Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, Ryder Strong
Executive Producers: Jensen Karp, Amy Sugarman
Produced by: Danielle Romo, Tara Sudbaksh, Matty Moore, Easton Allen
In the "Pod Meets 4th of July" episode of Pod Meets World, hosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Ryder Strong dive into their summer preparations, sharing personal anecdotes, humorous banter, and engaging discussions centered around grilling, barbecue traditions, and upcoming festivities. The episode is a nostalgic trip back to the iconic moments of "Boy Meets World," intertwined with contemporary summer celebrations.
The episode kicks off with a lighthearted discussion about the latest in barbecue technology—a tri-headed grill cleaner robot.
Danielle Fishel introduces the gadget: “This is a little tri-headed grill cleaner that you push a button, you put it in the grill, push a button and close the lid, and it covers it goes over all the surfaces and cleans your entire grill” (04:00).
Ryder Strong expresses enthusiasm while Will Friedle shares his skepticism: "I just keep imagining like a Robocop, you know, where like suddenly it's pointing guns at you” (04:30).
The hosts humorously debate the robot’s practicality, with Jensen Karp suggesting a personality for it: “I do think there's room to give it a face. And what. I could do it. I could, like, build on it” (04:53).
This segment highlights the hosts' playful take on integrating technology into traditional grilling practices, setting a fun and innovative tone for the episode.
The conversation shifts to planning their upcoming 4th of July celebrations, focusing on the quest to find the perfect grill master.
Danielle Fishel shares her desire for a dedicated grill master: “I want a barbecue grill master” (05:46).
Jensen Karp humorously takes it personally, prompting Danielle to reassure him, “No, it's not. You make fine food, but it's fine” (06:09).
Ryder Strong outlines his extensive grilling setup: “I have three different grills that I've literally just built this whole like situation out back now” (05:29), emphasizing his readiness for any grilling challenge.
The group reminisces about past BBQs, with Ryder recounting his impressive burger-making skills: “I've done 17 McDonald's cheeseburgers. People would buy me more just to see if I can keep them down” (16:01).
Jensen Karp and Ryder Strong discuss their limits in eating competitions, with Danielle playfully proposing their own hot dog eating contest: “I think we need to make this an episode and we need to see” (17:56).
This segment showcases the camaraderie among the hosts as they plan their festivities, blending competitive spirit with humorous self-deprecation.
The hosts delve into their favorite grilling techniques and recipes, sharing tips and personal preferences.
Will Friedle praises Ryder’s brisket mastery: “He does the best brisket” (08:24).
Ryder Strong highlights the importance of diverse grilling tools: “I can be making smash burgers while smoking some brisket and I'm good to go” (05:53).
Danielle Fishel recounts her successful grilling experience from the previous 4th of July: “I made all those hamburger patties” (08:35).
The discussion includes favorite grilling spots and the versatility of different grills, allowing the hosts to share their unique approaches to barbecue cooking.
This part of the episode serves as a practical guide for listeners, offering insights into effective grilling practices while maintaining an entertaining dialogue.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to debating the merits and perils of participating in hot dog eating contests.
Jensen Karp expresses his confidence: “I can eat two dodger dogs just at a game” (17:10).
Ryder Strong challenges himself and Jensen, stating, “I think I could do eight” (17:51).
Danielle Fishel remains skeptical about her own and her friends' eating capacities: “I could do one and a half hot dogs” (19:03).
Will Friedle humorously admits his inability to compete: “There's nothing worse in my. No. The idea of even watching somebody eat that much makes me uncomfortable” (14:25).
The hosts explore the humorous and competitive aspects of eating contests, emphasizing camaraderie and personal limits while teasing potential future challenges.
As the episode winds down, the hosts extend their best wishes for the upcoming holiday.
Danielle Fishel shares, “We hope your 4th of July plans are as exciting as ours” (19:28).
Ryder Strong adds a patriotic note: “Happy birthday, America” (19:32).
The trio wraps up by highlighting their plans to take a break and return refreshed for the next episode.
"Pod Meets 4th of July" offers listeners a delightful blend of humor, personal stories, and practical tips centered around summer celebrations and grilling traditions. The hosts' engaging chemistry and relatable conversations provide both entertainment and valuable insights, making the episode a must-listen for fans of Pod Meets World and enthusiasts of BBQ culture alike.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
Danielle Fishel: “This is a little tri-headed grill cleaner that you push a button, you put it in the grill, push a button and close the lid, and it covers it goes over all the surfaces and cleans your entire grill” (04:00).
Will Friedle: “I just keep imagining like a Robocop, you know, where like suddenly it's pointing guns at you” (04:30).
Jensen Karp: “I do think there's room to give it a face. And what. I could do it. I could, like, build on it” (04:53).
Danielle Fishel: “I want a barbecue grill master” (05:46).
Ryder Strong: “I have three different grills that I've literally just built this whole like situation out back now” (05:29).
Ryder Strong: “I've done 17 McDonald's cheeseburgers. People would buy me more just to see if I can keep them down” (16:01).
Jensen Karp: “I can eat two dodger dogs just at a game” (17:10).
Will Friedle: “There's nothing worse in my. No. The idea of even watching somebody eat that much makes me uncomfortable” (14:25).
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