Pod Meets World

When we last left Boy Meets World, Topanga was drenched, standing at the Matthews door back in Philadelphia, running away from her new destiny in Pittsburgh. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THIS SUSPENSEFUL PART 2?????
 
Is this an unnecessary detour from the heart of BMW or is it just a sign of what’s to come for Corpanga? And why does Will think he was “forcing” his comedy?
 
Join the fever dream acting with legends Olivia Hussey and Bill Daniels at the SAME TIME, and wondering if the TV parents are caving incorrectly, on this week’s Pod Meets World!

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It’s prom season! Will and Sabrina are watching “Prom Pact” starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Milo Manheim. 

The film premiered in 2023 as a DCOM.

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Icons of the ‘90s collide when the gang talks to Jenna Von Oy, a.k.a. Six from “Blossom!” You might know her voice from “A Goofy Movie,” but one host has totally different memories - from when they dated! Hear all the stories of this whirlwind romance that ended in a parking lot.

After Rider and Danielle go superfan on Jenna, we hear HOW she pulled off filming “Blossom” and “Lenny” at the same time! It won’t surprise you that she started drinking coffee at 6 years old.
 
So grab your floppy hat and oversized flower for an all-new interview, with another member of the Inner Circle, on Pod Meets World!

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Every long walk starts with a single step… or in our case, a single podcast. We’re testing true love as we delve into a dramatic 2-part Boy Meets World episode!
 
Topanga is moving away, which sends Rider down a “Romeo and Juliet” rabbit hole and Will explains why this script is the true start of “Cory and Topanga.” And we explore the gang’s longtime hatred of extended phone calls.
 
Find out why life with Rider can be back-breaking work, and so much more, on the latest episode of Pod Meets World!

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Cetus-lupeedus! Will and Sabrina are zooming into another fan favorite with “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century” starring Kirsten Storms and Raven-Symoné.

The film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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HEY! We’re talking to you up there!! The gang is hanging out with Boy Meets World guest star, and former Terminator, Kristanna Loken!
 
We find out if her BMW appearances get more fan reactions than her action movie legacy and we hear all the intimate details of her on-screen kiss with Rider. And how in the world did she ever become Mrs. Minkus?

Travel back to the ‘90s, and hang out with a robot assassin from the future, in the newest Pod Meets World!

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It’s time for the gang to dive into a Season 4 episode that might just be the most anticipated yet! Two of the hosts are ready to place this classic into the Top 5 BMW episodes of ALL TIME, while the other isn’t quite as convinced.

Go behind the scenes for every detail on how Cory and Shawn became Cora and Veronica, including the beauty secret that you might spot very early in the episode. And why was this one of the most nerve-wracking shoot days for Rider?

Does the script avoid the pratfalls of ‘90s gender swapping, or does it trailblaze a direction rarely seen on TV?

Either way, let’s get on with it, because our hosiery is bunching! It’s time for an all new Pod Meets World…

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Turn up your radios! Will and Sabrina are watching “Radio Rebel” starring Debby Ryan and Adam DiMarco!

The film premiered in 2012 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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When the gang recently recapped “Shallow Boy,” a lot of thingsg stood out, and one of those incredible moments was that hilarious waitress in the background, dealing with an inpatient Eric Matthews screaming for his “CHECKKKKKK!” And now we hear from that legend - actor, artist and stand-in, Jacqui Fehl!
 
Danielle, Will & Rider reunite with their old friend to talk about her time on the show and the secret recipe for mastering the voices of Shawn’s trailer park neighbors!
 
Hear her inspiring story of going from stand-in to stand out, and what the canvas looks like for her nowadays, on this brand new episode of Pod Meets World!

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We’re cruising into a recap, kicking into high gear, with the episode where Cory turns 16 and gets his driver’s license!
 
It’s a podcast of revelations when the history of Eric’s drivers test is rewritten and we find a surprising hint for how close Cory, Topanga and Shawn actually live to each other.
 
Plus, another surprising BMW wrestling connection, more fun with Rusty & Bill Daniels and the origin of Eric’s original birthday song…all on a new Pod Meets World!

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Grab your imaginary friend as Will and Sabrina watch “Fuzzbucket” starring Chris Hebert, Phil Fondacaro, Joe Regalbuto, Wendy Phillips and Robyn Lively.

The film premiered in 1986 as a Magical World of Disney film.

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It’s Morphin time! The Pink Power Ranger, Amy Jo Johnson, meets Boy Meets World to share some possibly unsafe, and definitely underpaid, memories from her iconic ‘90s show. 
 
The gang also gets into her time on Felicity, and we discover how a gymnastics skillset could help you kick off a decades long acting career (and some awesome sounding comic books in 2024!)
 
So power up your Zords and suit up for Kimberly to finally meet Topanga. Go Go Pod Meets World!

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Mr. Feeny has lived in the hearts of Boy Meets World fans for 30 years, but this episode is the first time we get to see where HE lives! We’re exploring the Feeny abode as Cory and Shawn have a business idea and Topanga’s personality changes course once again.
 
Will shares more Bill Daniels stories that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy, while we get the inside scoop on the episode’s weird title and heartwarming musical number!
 
So feel free to check in at the PMW B ‘N’ B for an all-new episode of Pod Meets World!

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Let’s take it to the mat! Will and Sabrina are watching “Going to the Mat” starring Andy Lawrence, Khleo Thomas and Wayne Brady.

The film premiered in 2004 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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We’ve talked to Shawn’s dad, and now it’s time to hear from mom (until a later season at least)! Shareen Mitchell, who played Virna Hunter, is hanging out with the gang to talk about her experience on Boy Meets World.
 
Shareen and Rider reunite, only to realize they didn’t actually share that many scenes together! But she does vividly remember struggling not to crack up when her “husband” Blake Clark delivered lines.
 
So enjoy the motherly love before she takes off with our trailer… on a whole new episode of Pod Meets World!

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BADA BING! Cory gets a taste of the wise guy life in an episode that feels more like The Sopranos than Boy Meets World.

The gang looks back on sharing the stage with legends Soupy Sales and Buddy Hackett, who may not have been quite ready for a family sitcom live audience.

Plus, Rider opens up about his dreams of acting in a drama like Dawson’s Creek, which actually helped him treasure his time on a sitcom!

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It was ahead of it’s time… Join Will and Sabrina as they watch “Pixel Perfect” starring Raviv Ullman, Leah Pipes and Spencer Redford.

The film premiered in 2004 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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It’s always fun for the gang to reconnect with a guest star, but this week they’re getting a 3 for 1 deal. A rare member of the 3-timers club, Hillary Tuck is ready to reminisce on all the BMW characters she played - and the romantic history she has with one of the Strong boys. 
 
We get more perspective from the historic Disney World episode and some new insight into the many ups and downs of being a child actor.
 
From being found at “Camp Nowhere,” to growing up on “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” to shooting hoops on “Hang Time,” we’re covering it all with Hillary Tuck on a brand new Pod Meets World!

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The bromance has never been stronger than on this new recap where Cory and Shawn are forced to “break up” and rendezvous all around town.
 
In addition to strengthening the bond between our favorite best friends, it’s the first time cell phones are mentioned in the BMW-verse - so the hosts take a long trip down the gray brick road for some Blackberry-influenced memories. 

And while they discover what might have been the first “throuple” on TV, the hosts dream of seeing Eric’s entire one man show in its entirety.
 
So join us, because not even Zathrak the Undead can keep us apart, on an all-new Pod Meets World!

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Grab your Irish cap and a pot of gold… Will and Sabrina are watching “The Luck of the Irish” just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

The film premiered in 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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In this Rider-less interview, rejected juror Will and foreman Danielle talk directly to the reason people still have the song “Shallow Boy” stuck in their heads almost 30 years later: actress Leisha Hailey. 
 
Hear the story of how she landed her first TV gig on Boy Meets World, driving by for one of the most memorable (if not THEE most memorable) guest appearances on the show. And how did she go from Lilith Fair to The L-Word? It’s all here, with a promise for a future live show surprise that will make an eventual audience FREAK OUT.
 
Plus, Will reveals a near fatal run-in with another legendary singer-songwriter on a legendary new episode of Pod Meets World!!

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Get ready for a recap with all the sides, and smothered in gravy, because it’s time for a Thanksgiving dinner on Boy Meets World!

With MVP performances from the adults, amongst some rewrite ideas, one of our hosts think this might be his/her best performance in Boy Meets World history. 
 
AND we finally answer the age old question: Does Rider like “Survivor,” Post Malone or “Twilight?” 

We do know one thing for sure: we’re thankful for an all-new Pod Meets World!

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Sí se puede! Grab your pom poms as Will and Sabrina watch "Gotta Kick It Up!" starring Camille Guaty, America Ferrera and Susan Egan.

The film premiered in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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We have a date with the President’s daughter on Pod Meets World! Elisabeth Harnois is hanging out with Danielle, Will and Rider to look back on her role as Missy Robinson in “The Last Temptation of Cory,” along with appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Charmed, and the most beloved DCOM you can’t stream anywhere!
 
Elisabeth reveals what it was like to have one of her first on-screen kisses with Cory, and details how Will Smith got everyone pumped up on the set of Fresh Prince (plus how one ‘90s star got everyone pumped for a double date)!
 
All this AND the story behind that iconic pink dress! Don’t miss out on this surreal ‘90s flashback…

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Cory and Shawn deal with a dilemma straight out of The Flintstones when they have to be at Topanga’s sweet sixteen… and a massive WWF wrestling event at the same time! The gang feels the whiplash of bouncing between a real life Vader vs. Jake “The Snake” match and Topanga’s (kinda sad) birthday party.

How was this classic episode shot, what’s up with that birthday song and what celebrity would make our hosts tongue-tied?
 
Follow along with every DDT, all the stanzas of poetry and each round of Twister with the McCluskey triplets - on an all new episode of Pod Meets World!

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Hollywood, 1939… We’re dropping in to the “Tower of Terror” starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst.

It premiered in 1997 as part of ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney.

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When the gang rewatched Season 4's “Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow," they were not only blown away by the episode itself, but there was one special guest star that proved there is no such thing as a "small part." With this in mind, they knew it was time to make an appointment with “master stylist” Bosco Cellini - a.k.a. legendary stand-up comedian, Dom Irrera.

Dom shares some incredible stories from his prolific career, which includes appearances on Home Improvement & Seinfeld, and making an impact on the classic Coen Bros. comedy, The Big Lebowski.

Hear all about this hilarious actor who went from opening for Cher to the set of Boy Meets World on the new Pod Meets World!

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It’s time to recap a “very special episode” of Boy Meets World! Life finds a way when a special guest star strolls right out of Jurassic Park into Shawn’s trailer and Cory has a dilemma of conscience (and being a horned up teen).
 
Danielle, Will and Rider explore the season's expansive achievements, while Will thinks everything is mathematically connected and we get an update on the possible OJ jersey.
 
All that, and some serious CD changer talk, on the new Pod Meets World...

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Go big or go home! Will and Sabrina are jumping into another big hit with “Johnny Tsunami” starring Brandon Baker, Lee Thompson Young and Kirsten Storms.

The film premiered in 1999 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. 

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Licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton joins Danielle, Rider and Will to discuss the difficult subjects of grooming, childhood sexual abuse and their effects on victims.
If you, or anyone you know needs help, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

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It doesn’t get much more ‘90s than Boy Meets World crossing over with MTV’s Singled Out, when Eric starts looking for love amongst bad girls he keeps eliminating. And where else would this prize date go down other than at Chubbie’s - where Danielle notices something hanging on the wall that just can’t be real.

Also - the gang wonders what would happen if they walked into a college party today and Rider recounts his worst talk show experiences.

All this and you don’t even have to get your tonsils taken out! It’s a whole new episode of Pod Meets World.

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They're rotten to the core... Welcome to the wicked world of "Descendants"  starring Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson!

The film premiered in 2015 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. 

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Ronnie “Lips” Waterman is in the house! The gang is hanging out with another Orlando guest star from The Happiest Show on Earth, and a quintessential ‘90s heartthrob, Andrew Keegan!
From being Danielle’s childhood bestie to sharing the screen with half of young Hollywood in Camp Nowhere, Andrew has some stories to share (and some impromptu dental work too - thanks to JTT).

Join us on the wild journey of how Andrew went from appearing in “10 Things I Hate About You” to being called a “cult leader,” on the newest Pod Meets World…

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What happens when Chet finally gets a reliable job - but it’s as the janitor of his son’s high school? You get the signature BMW array of female characters of course!
 
An unforgettable (and musical) guest star has a massive presence on set, while another pulls no punches when it comes to bruising Will. But if that’s the reason for the new bonding between Wilderness Outpost managers, it was all worth it. 
 
It’s a real Pasta Party, as the gang continues analyzing Season 4, this time with slightly different results…

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Grab your rollerblades and skate on over to "Brink!" starring Erik von Detten, Sam Horrigan and Christina Vidal.

The film premiered in 1998 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. 

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The gang welcomes a sitcom legend to the podcast, hopping back on the Train of Fools to chat with former BMW guest star, Wesley Jonathan!

The par-taaaay gets started with “21 Jump Street” and continues on to “City Guys,” “What I Like About You,” and Roll Bounce, stopping along the way to learn what not to buy when you’re first cast on a TV show and why he didn’t have to audition for Boy Meets World.

Wesley also explains why the subway set felt familiar and reveals which Kung Fu legend left both him and Will with stars in their eyes. It’s time to catch up with a TV darling, and a real life example of Sweetness, on this week’s new Pod Meets World…

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It’s time to pick your side of the bed and dive into an iconic Boy Meets World episode (are they all this way in Season 4?). The gang tackles a music-centric “Shallow Boy,” and can’t believe it’s a guest star’s first time on TV.
 
They cackle at the most meta joke yet, and remember a very entertaining table read. Also…wood.

Join in to analyze one of the funniest scripts yet, a moment for one of our hosts to brightly shine and a beloved new background actor, on a brand new Pod Meets World!

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Will and Sabrina are getting Cheetah-licious with "The Cheetah Girls" starring Raven-Symone, Adrianne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan.
The film premiered in 2003 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. 

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The gang talks to the final piece of the Kooshlings Commercial Club, and a memorable BMW guest star, when Larisa Oleynik joins the podcast in all her ‘90s glory.
 
A long time pal of Rider’s, Larisa played Shawn’s first love interest on Boy Meets World and, when she opens up her diary, it appears art imitated life.
 
Hear some unforgettable stories from Larisa’s time as Alex Mack, and from the set of “10 Things I Hate About You,” while one story about a limo ride with Danielle to the Mall of America brings back a wave of memories.

Also, you won’t believe who was her first kiss! Spoiler alert; we all saw it. 
Find out more on the newest episode of Pod Meets World!

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CORKY RETURNS! This week things get heavy as we say hello to Shawn’s mom, Virna, and farewell to our favorite lunch lady from Speed.
 
Analyzing what could be a dramatic stage play, 2 hosts sing the script’s praises, while one can’t get over the daily breakfast buffet Amy is making. And we find out which Girl Meets World guest star was a bit of a…wild card.
 
The gang also tries to get to the bottom of a very confusing moment in the opening credits and find out that BMW truly is the show that will never die - on the newest episode of Pod Meets World…

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Will and Sabrina have a date with “My Date With the President's Daughter” starring Dabney Coleman, Will Friedle, and Elisabeth Harnois. It premiered in 1998 as part of ABC's revival of The Wonderful World of Disney.

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It’s time for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT as Will and his new best friend, Sabrina Bryan from The Cheetah Girls, announce their podcast, Magical Rewind, dissecting DCOMs and Wonderful World of Disney movies! And wait till you hear what their first episode will be…

And on Pod Meets World, they’re taking it step by step when Staci Keanan joins the gang - this time with more to do than just feed a sad dolphin!

Staci shares her unique journey from Charm School to primetime television to the courtroom, and we find out if she even remembers Rider & Will, two young actors who had hopeless crushes on the sitcom star.

Court is in session as the real life District Attorney helps us figure out what exactly went down in Orlando and unpack even more ‘90s onset memories…

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Will the Season 4 streak continue, or will we find ourselves at a crossroads for an episode that was too “sitcom-y?” And why was everyone almost laughing??

Danielle experiences a breakthrough finally understanding a performance note from nearly 30 years ago - which is almost as old as Rider’s grappling hook.

And in a strong Alan & Amy storyline, we’re introduced to the Wilderness Store set, home of Will’s infamous “beef jerky story,” a moment that brought the Matthews men closer than ever.
 
All this - and strudel! - on a brand new episode of Pod Meets World…

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When they first saw his name in the credits, Will may have been the only host who remembered Kevin Kelton, but now they’ll never forget his City Slackers script as their Season 3 favorite.

The gang explores Kevin’s journey from SNL to BMW and learn all about his unused big idea for Eric after graduation. From writing for Eddie Murphy to being called out by William Daniels, Kevin definitely has a story to tell.

Plus, Kevin reveals his favorite cast member to write for and why he thinks his exit from the show may have ruffled some feathers.

It’s time to learn all about another brilliant mind who shaped your favorite sitcom…on a brand new Pod Meets World! 

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We’re only 2 episodes into season 4 and we’ve already reached one of the most iconic BMW moments of ALL TIME. It’s time to cut Topanga’s hair (and that’s not the only unforgettable storyline of the episode!).

We’re taking a ride through new and improved sets, outstanding guest stars and a script that makes the hosts say something they’ve never said before. And what does Indy Strong have to say about the Good Looking Guy?

Your mind will be blown when you find out how many iconic BMW quotes, scenes and GIFs are from THIS episode alone - a true classic is analyzed on Pod Meets World…

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Let’s play ball, broseff! Patrick Renna might be internationally known as The Great Hambino, but to us he’ll always be a leather jacket bad boy in BMW Season 3’s “Life Lessons.” 

So now the TikTok star sits down with Danielle, Rider & Will to examine the unexplainable Sandlot / Boy Meets World connection and what it felt like to want Mr. Feeny dead, but also be completely terrified of him.
 
Patrick also reveals which Sandlot cast member punched him in the face during filming and, more importantly, what he remembers from making “Summertime Switch.”
 
This week’s guest knocks it out of the park with stories that are sweeter than a perfectly assembled S’more, right here on Pod Meets World!

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Bust out the sprinkles (or jimmies) cause it’s a brand new season of Pod Meets World! And…we have a fresh, and iconic, opening, with one cast member being too grumpy to stay long. You take a guess who it was.

The budget has increased and the set decorators appear busier than ever - even if they do only drive down one patch of Griffith Park over and over.

Find out why Rebecca Black is responsible for Danielle’s marriage and why you’ll never look at broccoli the same - it’s time to dig into Season 4 of Boy Meets World!!

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We often say that Pod Meets World is part recapping a classic TV show…and part public therapy session. So, with this in mind, it’s time to check back in with actual therapist Kiera Muscara for another analytical look at their experiences on Boy Meets World and how the past 6 months of podcast episodes have affected their current adult psyche. 

While digging even deeper, Rider reveals some childhood regrets he has when it comes to his mom and Will remembers the one (and only) time he yelled at Danielle on set. And they somehow figure out what listening to podcasts is like after you die.
 
Listen in as we ready ourselves for Season 4 and learn even more about the real people behind the characters on another Very Special Episode of Pod Meets World…

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We’ve reached the end of Season 3 and before we hop into that red convertible for Season 4, we have to call in Ceej & TJ from our favorite fan rewatch podcast, Bruh Meets World, to once again help recap the recaps and unpack the unpacking. 

We look at what makes Season 3 an iconic, yet unbalanced, BMW season, and also examine which characters were underused, and which core cast members found the spotlight with ease.

Plus hear some behind the scenes details from the live show tour, while TC and Ceej put the gang in the hot seat for some rapid fire questions that uncover some surprising revelations.

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