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Pod Meets Twirl'd

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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Episodes
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5001 PART 2

    Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5001 PART 2
    Feb 28 2026

    Will and Rider’s recap of the monumental season premiere of Survivor 50 continues!

    They’re not competing in Fiji, but they are facing a challenge of their own; Can they make it through a 3-HOUR episode??

    Some familiar faces return to the island, and Rider has some thoughts on how the 50th season might play out, which includes one player he CANNOT stand.

    Plus, Rider reveals how he’d play the game if he was ever cast - something he’s thought about a lot!

    So start a fire and retrieve the key for the conclusion of the first ever Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5001 PART 1

    Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5001 PART 1
    Feb 28 2026

    They’ve cha cha’d across the ballroom, they’ve been faithful in a castle, but now it’s time to find out if Will and Rider can outwit, outplay and outlast on a recap of Survivor season 50!

    Will has ONLY seen season 1, but Rider is a longtime fan, but could either of our hosts last for 20 days on the island??

    Rider gives Will a breakdown on what he’s missed over the past 49 seasons, and they take some time to recognize a true master of the hosting craft: Jeff Probst.

    The Pod has spoken! Don’t miss the second part of Will and Rider’s Survivor 50 premiere episode recap right here on Pod Meets Twirl’d!

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    28 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 411

    Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 411
    Feb 27 2026

    The time has come for our final descent from the turret as we close out Season 4 of The Traitors! While some have already called this the best finale in the show’s history, Rider isn’t so sure. The lying! The deception! Did it all have to end this way??

    Will and Rider break down Maura’s reaction to the truth about Rob, forever shaking our confidence in a “pinky promise.”

    But what are the guys’ final thoughts on their first foray into the castle together? Will Rider continue watching? Would they ever join the cast? Find out on the thrilling conclusion to Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

    And get ready for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity for Survivor 50!!

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    50 mins
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