• Former "Boy Meets World" co-stars Maitland Ward and Danielle Fishel engaged in a contentious exchange during a recent podcast episode.
• The “Pod Meets World” podcast saw accusations and heated discussions about their past interactions, particularly during the spinoff "Girl Meets World."
• Ward accused Fishel of trying to set her up for dramatic effect, while Fishel claimed Ward was slandering the original cast.
• The fallout from this episode has drawn attention from other cast members and pop culture enthusiasts alike.

In a surprising episode of the HuffPost's Pod Meets World podcast, former "Boy Meets World" stars Maitland Ward and Danielle Fishel traded barbs, reflecting unresolved tensions from their shared past in the acclaimed series. Initially intended as a nostalgic reunion, the conversation escalated when Fishel questioned Ward directly, asking, “Do you hate us?” Ward replied, “No, I do not hate you. I think that you hate me...” insinuating an unkind treatment she felt during the filming of "Girl Meets World," the show's 2014 reboot.

Ward went on to accuse Fishel of “unfollowing” her on social media and being unfriendly during their interactions, while Fishel countered by stating that Ward had spoken negatively about the cast in past media appearances. The podcast conversation took on a bitter tone, as Fishel accused Ward of attempting to garner attention and ratings through their confrontation. “Let’s be honest about this,” Ward asserted, implying that the exchange was more for publicity than closure.

The clash not only shed light on their previous grievances but also highlighted the larger issues within their professional relationships. Fishel, emphasizing that she did not harbor ill feelings toward any former castmates, noted the complexities of their interrelations during the pressurized environment of the series. “We absolutely do not hate either of them,” she stated when speaking about co-star Ben Savage and series creator Michael Jacobs, further alluding to their strained dynamics.Newsweek reported that the conversation left Ward feeling ambushed, suggesting that Fishel had aimed to trap her and deliver a narrative to the audience rather than seeking mutual understanding.

Despite the heated exchange, Ward remained confident that future discussions with her former co-stars would occur, stating, “The truth of the matter is, ‘Boy Meets World’ was such a special time.” As the tensions between them reflect unresolved issues from their time together on the set, the fallout from this podcast episode could pave the way for deeper conversations in the future.

Ward’s sentiments about the conversation, shared in follow-up interviews with outlets like HuffPost, conveyed her perception of the podcast as a strategic attempt by Fishel rather than a heartfelt reunion.