Tensions Mount as ‘Boy Meets World’ Stars Face Past Feuds on Podcast

Los Angeles, CA – During a recent episode of the podcast “Pod Meets World,” tensions flared between former “Boy Meets World” stars Danielle Fishel and Maitland Ward as they confronted unresolved issues stemming from their time on set.

The episode, released on February 23, 2025, included a warning about adult language and discussions, foreshadowing the intense exchanges to come. Ward, who portrayed Rachel McGuire on the show, expressed feelings of exclusion and hurt regarding their past interactions, especially during her visit to the “Girl Meets World” set in 2015.

As the conversation progressed, co-host Will Friedle asked Ward if she hated them, to which she replied that she felt the animosity was mutual due to their past silence about her on set. “I think that you hate me, because you wouldn’t speak to me on ‘Girl Meets World,’ and that was hurtful,” Ward said. This marked a significant turn in the discussion, where both actresses began to unpack their complicated relationship.

Ward recounted a heartfelt Facebook message she sent to Fishel in 2013, only to later discover that she had been removed from Fishel’s friends list. Fishel, who seldom uses Facebook, didn’t see the message until 2022, leading to a deeper discussion about their estrangement. Fishel pointed out, “You wrote back to Will, ‘No, let’s just save it for the podcast,’” suggesting that Ward was keen on using their reunion for publicity.

The dialogue became charged as Ward accused Fishel of harboring resentment towards her success. “You had an attitude about it. There was some beef between us, and I didn’t get it,” Ward stated, expressing confusion over why they weren’t closer. In response, Fishel shared that her experiences on the “Girl Meets World” set were challenging, stating, “Let’s put it this way, the memories we have of the fun set of ‘Boy Meets World’ were not the memories of the fun set of ‘Girl Meets World.’”

As the episode progressed, discussions also touched upon their shared relationships with other cast members, specifically Ben Savage and show creator Michael Jacobs. Ward claimed there was tension due to how the three co-hosts interacted with Savage and Jacobs, which vehemently led to Friedle’s strong defense of Savage, stating, “Ben is one of the most important people I’ve ever met in my life, and I can’t stand the fact that he won’t speak to us.”

Ward’s criticism of the podcast’s portrayal of their shared history prompted heated discussions about accountability and honesty among the cast. While Fishel assured Ward that she harbored no personal animosity, tensions remained evident as they both pondered the complexities of their past friendships.

The episode concluded with a reconciliatory tone, with Fishel extending an invitation for Ward to return for a future episode focusing on their characters’ mischief. “I do not hate you in the slightest,” she assured Ward. The candidness of the episode provided a rare glimpse into the emotionally charged relationships of the beloved cast, highlighting how the years have not dulled their complexities.