Fred Savage’s Podcast Controversy Ignored Amid Past Allegations

LOS ANGELES, California — Former child star Fred Savage is in the spotlight again due to past sexual harassment allegations as his recent guest appearance on the podcast Pod Meets World stirred controversy. The episode, which discussed an inappropriate storyline from his time on Boy Meets World, failed to acknowledge these allegations, raising eyebrows among listeners.

During the podcast, hosted by Will Friedle, Rider Strong, and Danielle Fishel, the trio chose not to address allegations against Savage, which date back to 1993 when he was accused by a former costume designer on The Wonder Years. Savage, who is now 47, has faced similar claims throughout his career, including accusations from a co-worker on the sitcom The Grinder in 2018 and multiple allegations during the production of The Wonder Years reboot in 2022.

Podcast hosts faced questions about their decision not to comment on the serious topic. According to BuzzFeed, Fishel shared that the choice was planned, as they respected Savage’s privacy. She explained, “We talked about it and truthfully, out of respect for Ben, we decided not to comment on it.”

The discussion sparked significant interest on social media, particularly regarding Savage’s financial standing. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his fortune at $30 million, derived from his acting and notable work as a director and producer on popular shows like Modern Family and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Rider Strong emphasized the lack of new information on Fred’s allegations while expressing that they were not part of The Wonder Years production team. He stated, “We weren’t gonna get any more good analysis of the episode out of talking about it.” Fishel added that her own positive experiences with Savage would not contribute meaningfully to the conversation.

As the podcast controversy unfolds, questions surrounding the lack of acknowledgment and the implications of ignoring such serious allegations linger among fans and critics alike.