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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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  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5002

    Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5002
    Mar 6 2026

    It’s only episode two of Survivor 50, and alliances are already taking shape! Will and Rider are quickly becoming Island Experts - but the game still has a few lessons in store.

    A contestant was medically pulled and another was overcome with emotion, so can our hosts still find a way to connect with the cast??

    It seems one of the most important skills you can have is tying (and untying) a knot, and Will discovers the power of playing dirty. It’s time to return to the tribal council on this week’s Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

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

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 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 and been faithful in a castle, but can Will & Rider outwit, outplay and outlast as they take the challenge of Survivor season 50?

    Will’s ONLY seen the inaugural season, 26 years ago, but Rider is a longtime diehard, so could either of our hosts actually last for 20 days on the island??

    Either way, Rider fills in Will on what he’s missed over the past 49 seasons, while they both give flowers to a true master of the hosting craft: Jeff Probst.

    And they can’t tackle a 3-hour premiere with just one episode, so don’t miss the second part of the first Pod Meets Twirl’d Seeking Immunity, because the tribe has spoken!

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    28 mins
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