Episodes

  • 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
    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
    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
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Reality Tactics with Chad Kultgen
    Feb 21 2026

    Even though they are clearly reality TV experts already, Will and Rider are always on the pursuit of a higher education, so they’ve called in Chad Kultgen, a true connoisseur of the medium, and the author of “How to Win The Bachelor,” to help explain some important strategies to victory.

    Chad breaks down the jaw-dropping backstory of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and reveals his pitch for the “ideal” dating show.

    Find out why Chad considers The Traitors the best reality show ever created, what decisions can lead to victory and why Will calls Chad “reality TV Yoda,” as we call in the big guns, for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

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    58 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 410
    Feb 20 2026

    It’s time for the final Round Table, but Will and Rider aren’t ready to leave the castle as they recap the penultimate episode of The Traitors Season 4.

    Mark Ballas may be a ballroom legend, but our hosts have some hard truths about how he’s played the game.

    Will reveals why Rob is still the “smart” Traitor, but Rider is shocked that Maura hasn’t caught onto his strategy. But he still has hope she can pull ahead and win the entire show.

    Plus, we hear Will and Rider’s expert opinions on who should be the final killings AND what reality show is next for the podcast - all this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

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    46 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Turret Talk with Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens)
    Feb 14 2026

    Will and Rider may have The Traitors all figured out, but they've still only dipped their toes into the Bravo-verse! And so they've called in an expert in the form of Ben Mandelker from the hit podcast, "Watch What Crappens."

    Ben shares a Real Housewives lore dump to get Will and Rider caught up on 20 years of inside jokes and the gang dives deep into how the Real Housewives have more in common with pro wrestling than reality shows.

    Plus, Ben helps Will and Rider unpack the tense and controversial moment between Colton Underwood and Michael Rapaport - right here, alongside 3 experts on Pod Meets Twirl'd: Traiting Places!

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 409
    Feb 13 2026

    Will and Rider have emerged from the turret and are ready for another Season 4 recap of The Traitors!

    The boys think they’ve hit a turning point, taking the season from fun to phenomenal. They love the dynamic between Rob and Eric, but admit it’s tough to ignore the castle’s paranoia since Michael Rapaport’s elimination.

    But even with that in mind - our hosts can’t help but admire Rob’s strategy and wonder if he’s the the undeniable favorite to win it all.

    Plus, Will shares his idea to incentivize the rewards, but could it work in a castle of traitors?? Nothing is sacred on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

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    30 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: The Traitors 408
    Feb 6 2026

    Will and Rider loved this episode, but they still have plenty of questions…like how do you eat yogurt through a veil??

    Will shares his expert opinion about the fallout of Candiace’s fate and notice that Alan Cumming may have paid tribute to the Boy Meets World-verse!

    Rider reveals he may want to compete on The Traitors after all - but the reason why might shock you.

    And remember, a podcaster never comes off their throne...even for Pod Meets Twirl’d: Traiting Places!

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    43 mins