Alright, folks, let’s talk about the kind of drama that only ‘90s nostalgia can bring—because the “Boy Meets World” cast just took us on a trip back to middle school, and it wasn’t pretty.
The latest episode of the “Pod Meets World” podcast, which is usually a fun walk down memory lane with Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong, turned into a full-on verbal showdown when former castmate Maitland Ward stopped by. And let’s just say, the reunion did “not” go smoothly.
It all kicked off when Fishel straight-up asked Ward, ““Do you hate us?”” A bold opener, right? From there, things spiraled into an awkward, tense, and, at times, downright bitter exchange over years of alleged snubs, unanswered messages, and some long-simmering resentment from both sides.
Ward, who played Rachel on the later seasons of “Boy Meets World” before transitioning into the adult film industry, didn’t hold back. She claimed Fishel ignored her during her brief guest appearance on “Girl Meets World” and that she never even got a response when she sent a congratulatory message about Fishel’s first wedding back in 2013. Fishel, for her part, insisted she wasn’t aware of the message until years later and denied ever intentionally snubbing Ward.
And then came the real bombshell—Ward accused Fishel and her co-hosts of “hating” their former co-star Ben Savage and “Boy Meets World” creator Michael Jacobs. That set off Will Friedle, who made it clear that he doesn’t hate Savage, but he’s hurt that his former TV brother completely cut him off without explanation.
““Ben absolutely one day woke up and said, ‘I don’t want Will in my life,’ and never told me why,”” Friedle said, clearly still shaken by the friendship breakup.
Meanwhile, Ward pushed the idea that she had been pushed aside and iced out by the “Pod Meets World” crew, which Fishel was “not” having. She fired back, suggesting Ward was using the podcast appearance to stir up controversy and get press.
By the end of it all, Ward said she felt like she was being put on trial, while Fishel and company were left wondering if the whole thing was just a ploy for ratings.
The episode was even given a warning for explicit language, which—let’s be real—is a first for a podcast about a ‘90s sitcom.
So, what’s the moral of the story here? Nostalgia might be fun, but it doesn’t erase the past. And when old wounds get reopened on a public platform, things can get “very” messy, “very” fast.
New York Post and E News
