Episodes

  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5005
    Mar 27 2026

    Survivor 50 is Will’s introduction to the Survivor-verse, and now he has a shocking update on his relationship with the fandom.


    And in the new episode, he holds nothing back with his critiques on what the audience sees during the challenges. Do you agree that the players act like 10-year-olds?
    Will and Rider may have different perspectives on the show, but one thing they can agree on - they're gonna miss a fan favorite.

    50 seasons. 24 people. And 2 guys becoming experts. The tribe has spoken once again on Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5004
    Mar 20 2026

    Will and Rider are still castaways on Survivor 50 island, but has Rider been able to successfully convert Will into a die-hard fan of the show?

    After recovering from the disappointing definition of a “tribe swap,” our hosts marvel at the overwhelming amount of Zac Brown this episode. But, the random cameo does remind Rider of his own spear fishing expedition that somehow ended in a shark attack. And Will reveals a true podcast exclusive: he bought Jonathan’s pants!

    Plus, we hear Will and Rider share their thoughts on the big Bachelorette news, like the reality TV experts they are - on an all-new Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

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    55 mins
  • Pod Meets Twirl'd: Survivor 5003 with Sophi Balerdi
    Mar 13 2026

    With Will out this week, a new castaway is stepping in to give Rider a firsthand look at what really goes down on Survivor, as Season 49 fan-favorite Sophi Balerdi breaks down Episode 3 of the already iconic Season 50.

    While they analyze the strategies of the tribe swap, Sophi pulls back the palm fronds to clear up some long standing Survivor misconceptions. How much can you bring with you to the island? Do you ever have a mirror to get camera ready? And just how cool is Jeff Probst??

    Plus, Sophi reveals the true enemy of every Survivor castaway - and no, it’s not another player. It’s rough, irritating, and somehow gets everywhere.

    It's time to call in a "real" expert for a very special Pod Meets Twirl’d: Seeking Immunity!

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    55 mins
  • 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
    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 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
  • 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