The way Michael is, he would maintain an omniscience about the show, and how everything was planted. He’s sort of like the Wizard of Oz behind the curtain. Fishel said in the interview that while Jacobs had initially told her, Strong and Friedle early into the podcast’s run that “he was proud of us and loved the show,” they’ve since heard he’s upset,” although from Strong’s perspective, having Jacobs stop by would “be a mistake.” As the Shawn Hunter actor explained: On the subject of Jacobs, who co-created both shows with April Kelly, it was noted that while some of the stories involving him that the hosts have recalled with their guests have been complimentary, others haven’t like when Fishel recalled how Jacobs humiliated her on her first day play Topanga Lawrence.
To commemorate Pod Meets World recently turning a year old, Strong, Fishel and Friedle sat down with Variety to discuss their time together on the podcast and their experiences on both Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World.