Let’s take a trip back to Alex Russo’s first love interest with this week’s guest, Dan Samonas! You may remember him as Dean Moriarty, the bad boy who sold tattoos in the boys bathroom. Dan opens up about his experience on Wizards, including getting in trouble for kissing Selena Gomez. Plus, Dan reveals the real reason he left the entertainment industry. Why did Dan Samonas get in trouble on the Wizards set? What was it REALLY like working with the Wizards cast? Tune in now! Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. For 50% off your first Care/of subscription order, go to https://takecareof.com and enter code wizards50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Wizards Pod we are recapping “Graphic Novel” in ~style~ with the hilarious Yasmine Sahid. You may have seen Yasmine cracking people up on tiktok, dropping a banger on spotify, acting or writing for tv and film, aaaand maybe on the dating app Raya 👀 (serious inquiries only). We talk with Yasmine, about the horrors of the dating scene right now, edgy Disney jokes, and our favorite Alex Russo moments.  David is in which Twilight movie?? Which photoshoot did Jen ruin as a kid?? And HOW did Yasmine become a TikTok sensation overnight??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone make some noise for our guests this week Ezra Weisz and Darrin Butters!!! Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in the audience when your favorite tv shows are filmed? Well here is your moment to hear exactly what it’s like! Ezra and Darrin, our warm up team from day one, tell us how they entertained the audience during our live studio audience tapings. From talent shows and raffles, to explaining green screen Disney magic, these two are truly multi-talented kings! And since they’ve been with us since the beginning, the also have the BEST behind-the-scenes stories told exclusively here at the most magical podcast in the universe…WizardsPod  Which super popular animated cartoon show is Ezra on?? Which iconic Disney movies has Darrin animated?? And HOW did they become the warm up guys for Wizards??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to WizardsPod! This week we’re talking (and cringing) about bad dates while recapping “Beware Wolf”. Just like Justin in this episode, Jen and David have a few dating horror stories, especially when it comes to blind dates and online dating. Jen and David share stories from their romantic lives, while also discussing how Disney felt about ~spicy~ scenes on the show…(although some may say they were more lukewarm than spicy). PLUS when talking about the lore of becoming a werewolf David and Jen accidentally discover a MAJOR plot hole in the wizards series???  Why did Jen ghost the person she was dating? WHY did someone pull a knife on David?? And WHAT IS THE PLOT HOLE???  Prose is SO confident that you’ll love your results that they’re offering our listeners an exclusive trial offer, so you can see the difference custom care can make: FIFTY percent off your first subscription order at https://prose.com/wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your popcorn ready because this week we are joined by Wizards of Waverly Place casting director Ruth Lambert! Ruth gives us all the juicy goss on the casting process for not only Wizards but a TON of Disney movies she’s worked on like Lilo and Stitch, The Lion King, and The Emperor’s New Groove. We also get a little ~saucy~ and confront David on why he didn’t show up to his callback for Jerry Russo 👀 PLUS Ruth reveals which OG cast member was almost recast…  Why is Hellfire from The Hunchback of Notre Dame so creepy? The Emperor’s New Groove was supposed to be a musical?? And WHY was Ruth originally let go from casting wizards???  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Wizards pod! This week we recap the episode “Smarty Pants” with the funniest man on tiktok - Charles Brockman!! Even though he’s known for the viral TikToks where he points out our *incredible* Disney acting, we decided to squash our beef after he showed us how to do the “Debby Ryan”. We talk side hustles, classic Disney humor, and of course all things social media! #welovecharles How did Charles go viral? Who did Charles ship Alex Russo with? And WHAT role do Jen and David think Charles could’ve been cast in??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we welcome our OG "mean girl"… the LOVELY Skyler Samuels! Skyler is a very accomplished actor and human! From being on iconic shows like Drake and Josh, That’s So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, The Gifted, American Horror Story, The 9 Lives of Chloe King (I mean we could go on forever!) to attending college at Stanford and becoming a writer and director! Whew! Skyler is truly such a gem and shares LOTS of cool stories you can only hear here exclusively at wizards pod 😉 What was it like to go to school with Dylan and Cole Sprouse? Which movie audition did Skyler film in her college dorm room? And how did Wizards of Waverly Place help Skyler get into Stanford?  Prose is SO confident that you’ll love your results that they’re offering our listeners an exclusive trial offer, so you can see the difference custom care can make: FIFTY percent off your first subscription order at https://prose.com/wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the most magical podcast on the internet! Aaaand congrats to YOU all because together we have finally reached the end of season one! We finish up season one with the episode “Art Museum Piece". While recapping, Jen and David give us the TEA on Hollywood and all the shady things that go down 👀… And of course we’re staying consistent with our usual by coming at you with great stories, great jokes, and great VIBES!  Which conspiracy theory does David fanboy over? How do Jen and David compare the Mona Lisa to Britney Spears? And WHAT shows were Jen and David almost cast in??? These questions will keep you up at night…unless you watch the episode 😈 Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/WIZARDS! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AMAZING Amanda Tepe joins us this week to talk all about her wacky characters on wizards. She finally itches that part of our brain that’s been wondering for YEARS, are her characters all the same person? And WHY were they so bad at keeping a job? Amanda also gets deep with us and talks about the importance of mental health, saying no, and apologizing.  What’s it like to be one of Amanda’s high school students? How has cancer shaped Amanda as a person? And Disney paid their actors HOW MUCH back then?!?  Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the pod we are rewinding it back to watch the iconic “Quinceañera” episode. Jen and David chat about momentous birthdays in their own lives, and decide who exactly they would switch bodies with if given the chance. From David’s sweet moment dancing with Selena, to Jen getting her period while watching Star Wars… we’re getting personal on this episode!  What do Jen and David think of Britaney Spears’ acting? Is David secret besties with Keanu Reeves? And why is David so good at wearing heels???  For a limited time only go to https://DAILYHARVEST.com/wizards to get thirty dollars off your first box plus free shipping. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order today PLUS 15% off and free shipping every subscription order after that! Go to https://prose.com/wizards. Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…WE FINALLY DISCUSS THE WIZARDS SEQUEL! And of course we have the BEST guests to talk about it with - writers Ben and Vince! Ben and Vince have been with the show since the very beginning and they have LOTS of juicy stories to share…trust us you’re gonna wanna get your popcorn out for this one! Which Nickelodeon show did Ben and Vince leave so they could write for Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place? Are Ben and Vince going to be writing for the Wizards Sequel? And why did Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise need to sign NDAs while filming???  Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at https://patreon.com/WizardsPod. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order today PLUS 15% off and free shipping every subscription order after that! Go to https://prose.com/wizards. Go to https://hellofresh.com/wizardsfree and use code wizardsfree for FREE breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the pod we are recapping and rehashing some old wounds… David opens up about his first girlfriend cheating on him with someone you’d NEVER expect, and Jennifer dishes the tea on what it was like to do high school while on set for wizards. Oh! And David is trying to be your new nail tech artist?? It’s the wizardspod… you already know you’re in for crazy ride! Did Jen run off a teacher from the set? Does David ever think of the Roman Empire? And why does Jen believe in aliens but not bigfoot? These are questions we NEED answered. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Lume Deodorant - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code WIZARDS at LumeDeodorant.com! Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/wizards to get up to $65 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only.  Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anneliese van der Pol joins us this week for a high energy episode where Jen suggests they all may need to take ritalin?!? Anneliese dishes out the tea on why she is no longer on Raven’s Home and talks about all her big life moments while working on the channel. You don’t wanna miss this episode featuring a Disney LEGEND! Tune in now! Did Anneliese find love on the set of Raven’s Home? Who was going to be Chelsea before Anneliese booked the part? And WHOSE boobs did Anneliese see from someone we ALL know and love??  Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Lume Deodorant - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code WIZARDS at https://lumedeodorant.com ! HelloFresh - Go to https://HelloFresh.com/wizardsfree and use code wizardsfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Follow Anneliese @anneliesevanderpol on Instagram. Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Wizards we’re rewatching the “Credit Check” episode and talking about the similarities to the iconic “Devil Wears Prada” movie. Jen chats about how insane it was to create Harper’s crazy outfits without the use of Amazon Prime. Plus, David and Jen get real about gender inequality and dating issues. Did Jennifer Stone work with Jenna Ortega?! Who disrespected David DeLuise’s Wife? Tune in now!  Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for an honest and (sometimes) heartbreaking conversation with Sonny With A Chance Of’s Tiffany Thornton! Tiffany has done everything from Raven to Hannah Montana, and she’s here to open up about her process auditioning for Disney and how she finally broke through. Plus, Tiffany reveals her biggest regrets while on Disney and gets candid about how she dealt with the tragic death of her husband.  Did Tiffany hide her pregnancy from Disney? What happened with Tiffany’s fake ID? What was Selena Gomez like when she worked with Tiffany? Tune in now!  Follow Tiffany @TiffThornton on Instagram. Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Go to https://hellofresh.com/wizardsfree and use code wizardsfree for FREE breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Wizards we’re rewatching the “Report Card” episode and sharing stories about school days. David and Jen get into the different voices from writers on the show and the impact that had on the show overall. Plus, Jen opens up about fumbling with people she has a crush on and David gives advice for how to handle it.  What happened when David met Courteney Cox? Did David go to school with JJ Abrams? Tune in now!  Thank you to this episode's sponsor! Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/wizards to get up to $65 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only.  Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Disney crossover this week as we’re joined by Mighty Med’s Jake Short + Bradley Steven Perry. We’re sharing stories about overlapping experiences at Disney, including relationships on set and what it was really like behind-the-scenes. Jake and Bradley open up about how they became BFFs and what they might have done differently in their careers. Plus, we’re chatting about dating apps and learning to embrace social media.  Did Bradley have a stalker? What would Jake and Bradley tell their 13 year old selves? Tune in now! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • HELLOFRESH: Go to HelloFresh.com/wizardsfree and use code wizardsfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. You can follow Jake at @jakeshort on Instagram and Bradley at @bradley_s_perry12 on Instagram. Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Wizard’s Pod, David and Jen go back in time to the “Alex in the Middle” Episode. We discuss Uncle Kelbo’s visit and the tension is caused between Alex and her dad, as well as tips for how to nail physical comedy. Plus,we’re talking about being a competitive artist and what it’s really like taking a role that you’ll be known for your whole life. Oh, and we’re sharing deets about Brie Larson, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennette McCurdy, and Jack Black!  How would Jen and David use an emotoscope in their real lives? What is an” intimacy coordinator”? Which superstars have they auditioned with? How do family dynamics play into this episode? Tune in for more! Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Wizards, Jen and David banter with The Office cast member Kate Flannery. We chat about the importance of physical comedy, and compare experiences with the ups and downs of an acting career. Plus, we commiserate on painful audition experiences and learning to say NO.  What part did Kate initially audition for on The Office? Has Kate ever been fired? What happened during her lunch with Lorne Michaels for SNL? Tune in now to find out! You can follow Kate Flannery @TheRealKateFlannery on Instagram, and @KateFlannery on X/Twitter.  For exclusive Wizards Pod merch, check out: https://fanjoy.co/collections/wizards Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/WAVERLY and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Wizards, Jen and David take a deep dive into spells and all things supernatural.  We’re chatting about high school crushes, hilarious guest appearances, how Jen really felt about her wild Wizards wardrobe,and learning to lean into the silliness of the characters. Plus, Jen and David discuss what memories they’d like to erase and open up about some of their regrets during their time on the show.  Was Selena supposed to be in Camp Rock? Did Jen have a goth phase? Were one of the cast members almost fired? Tune in now!  For exclusive Wizards Pod merch, check out: https://fanjoy.co/collections/wizards Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Follow @WizardsPod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube!  Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at patreon.com/WizardsPod. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/WAVERLY and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices