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10/21/2024

“Justin’s New Girlfriend” With Ezra Weisz

Thank you to our sponsor’s at Lumen: if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/WIZARDS to get 15% off your Lumen. This week on WizPod, Jen and David are joined by the iconic Ezra Weisz as they recap "Justin's New Girlfriend". Ezra explains why this episode was so special to him and the cast, and how the team was able to pull off the Charlie Chaplin energy. The crew talks about why Wizards is one of the greatest shows of all time, and reveal what the original names of Justin and Alex were. David points out some secret cameos, while Ezra points out the glamification of Selena Gomez this episode. Why does Ezra not believe Theresa works in the sub shop? How did the 'Annoying Orange' find its way in the Wizard world? And why was Selena Gomez wearing so much makeup?? Want access to weekly bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our Patreon now at https://www.patreon.com/WizardsPod Follow, Rate, & Review: 🍎 Follow on Apple: https://apple.co/3Dw8TuR 🔊 Follow on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3JzsLRA Follow Wizards Pod on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WizardsPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wizardspod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

44 min
03/02/2023

One on One: David DeLuise

Yep! He's TJ's Brother on GG and IRL! The phenomenal David DeLuise joins Scott as they share cherished memories from incredible times together. You will laugh and you are going to love this interview! David's real life brother Michael is TJ so it only makes sense David is TJ's Brother!! (and yep there is another brother Peter!) David went on to become Selena's dad on Wizards of Waverly Place! Scott and David cover it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 3m
07/15/2024

Mel Brooks Reveals The Secrets Of His Most Iconic Films

We have a very special treat today for our WizPod Fam! Today’s guest is David’s godfather and legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks! Mel is a Hollywood icon most known for making comedic movies. He reminisces on stories of David as a kid and how he met David’s father Dom. Mel talks about how he defied studios and always stuck with his gut on what he wanted to do. Mel gives us all the behind the scene secrets on creating his most acclaimed films, from recasting a role due to an actor’s major injury, to huge film studios saying no to Mel’s films that would go on to become huge successes. Does Mel think it is easier to make an audience laugh or cry? Does Mel Brooks watch ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’? What does Mel Brooks want the younger generation to hear? 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

48 min
08/12/2024

Helping Hand

Go to HelloFresh.com/WIZARDSAPPS for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. This week we are recapping the ‘Helping Hand’ episode, and discussing David’s new status as a grandpa in the wizards universe! Jen shares her experience having undiagnosed diabetes type 1 while filming wizards, and Jen and David discuss the gen-z belief of work life balance. David reveals a special wizards cameo in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and shares how being a grandpa makes him feel old, but excited! Jen also gives us a current rendition of the iconic Harper cry-laugh! Was the helping hand inspired by a real event in David’s life? How did the Hollywood Forever Cemetery inspire this episode? And do David and Jen agree with the gen-z perspective on life??? 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

42 min
02/06/2023

Ep 1: "Crazy 10-Minute Sale"

Jennifer Stone (“Harper Finkle”) and David DeLuise (“Jerry Russo”) are back together at last! They jump right into their most memorable moments from shooting “Crazy 10-Minute Sale” and talk about what it was like to rewatch Season 1 after so many years. They reminisce about meeting each other for the first time, the audition process, and explain why David was not actually in the pilot episode! What part did Jennifer actually audition for? What secret did Selena make David keep? Who watched every episode when it aired and who never watched a single one? Get ready to laugh your way down memory lane. Be sure to follow us at @WizardsPod on all socials! Want access to an exclusive live Q&A with Jennifer and David? Join our Patreon before next week's episode at patreon.com/WizardsPod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

41 min
09/30/2024

How A "13 Going on 30" Star Was Almost Alex Russo

This week we are joined by writers and producers Gigi and Perry as we dive into the behind-the-scenes magic of the fan favorite episode “Family Game Night”! Gigi and Perry reveal why the shift from family centered plots to crazier mayhem plots occurred during season 4, and how they found ways around certain parameters. They also share their experience in the casting room, with Jen revealing the actress who almost played Alex Russo. David asks how the writers came up with all the spells, and what Theresa’s job before the sub station was. Gigi and Perry also share if they write kid shows and adult shows differently. Why couldn’t the writers use the actual game of charades in the episode? What trick do producers do in casting to make sure their favored actor gets chosen?? And who was the famous actress that was nearly Alex Russo??? 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

57 min
05/27/2024

Saving Wiz Tech Part 2

Welcome back to part two of 'Saving Wiz Tech’! This week Jen and David discuss their favorite directing choices of the episode. They talk about the logistics of vampire teeth causing everyone to speak with lisps and share their thoughts on the creepiness of Dean in jello. They also share their favorite moments from this episode, involving characters like Max and Professor Crumbs! Is Jen related to a famous country star? Which part of the episode would David have changed?? And why couldn’t the actors say ‘jello’ on the show??? 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. Give all the “father’s” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to https://storyworth.com/wizards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49 min
05/20/2024

Saving Wiz Tech Part 1

This week while recapping “Saving Wiz Tech Part 1”, we talk all things behind the scenes of this episode. From Jen falling down stairs yet again, to needing answers about plastic being a wizard’s kryptonite, we come in full force with nostalgia! Jen and David debate over the validity of Dean’s bird house gift to Alex, and reminisce on the joy Professor Crumbs, Ian Abercrombie, spread on set. What is the “Jen Stare”? Who supplied the candy drawer on set and when was it used?? And WHO would Jen and David shapeshift into??? 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

37 min
07/29/2024

“Fashion Week”

This week on the pod we are recapping “Fashion Week” as well as answering some fan questions! Jen spills on why Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez were never in scenes together during their crossover episodes. David shares stories from knowing Johnny Depp back in the day when he was filming the movie “Crybaby”. Jen also gives the BTS details on the iconic rubber ducky dress that appears in this episode, and reveals which outfit she loved wearing most. Which Harry Potter house would Harper and Jerry be in? Did David make his own Jerry action figure? And who is David and Jen’s favorite character on the show? 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

40 min
08/19/2024

Art Teacher

This week on WizPod we are recapping “Art Teacher” and trying to figure out where all the paper towels in the studio went… David breaks Jen by doing a hilarious bit, and Jen reveals that before Wizards she could not get a Disney audition for the longest time. David shares some fun facts about the new Wizards show, as well as some behind the scenes secrets on what Disney does with all the costumes and sets of your favorite shows once they are finished. David and Jen also discuss what it was like working with Misty May Treaner and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Why can’t Jen wear patterns? Why wasn’t anyone allowed to refer to Dwayne Johnson as “The Rock”? And which Wizards character reminds David of his wife? 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

43 min
01/08/2024

Sonny With A Chance Of's Tiffany Thornton On Regrets And Healing After Tragedy

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

59 min
02/13/2023

Ep. 2: “First Kiss”

Ever wish you could go back and have your first kiss all over again to get it right? Well, Alex & Justin Russo have a spell for that! This week Jennifer & David are watching “First Kiss” and cracking up about the smoothie mishaps, the accidental fall that made Selena’s laugh genuine in the episode, and David Henrie’s commitment to the kissing fail montage. How would Jennifer & David describe their characters in one sentence? What moment in their life would they use the “McCreerytimereary” spell on to turn back time? Who were their real life first kisses? Tune in now! Be sure to follow us at @WizardsPod on all socials. 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

36 min
03/18/2024

“Wizards of Waverly Place Casting Director Was Told to Recast WHO??”

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 4m
08/05/2024

How Comedian Fred Stoller Became A Disney Icon

The following video contains content about the sensitive topic of suicide. Discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org. This week we welcome comedian Fred Stoller to the Pod! Fred is most known for his numerous roles on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’, ‘The Nanny’, ‘Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide’, and many MANY more! However, our favorite role of his is Dexter on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’. Fred tells us his journey from denying roles on Hannah Montana to loving his time learning about twitter and the dougie with the Wizards cast. He shares how he landed his first staff writing job on a sitcom, and also how he wrote two books. He also recalls his favorite wizard memories with David and Jen, and reveals why it was his favorite show to work on. Why does Fred apologize to Jen? Which tv show did Fred get cut from? And what advice did Fred give to one of the Wizards cast members?? Follow Fred @Fred_stoller on Instagram and TikTok! 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49 min
11/06/2023

Ep 26: “Wizard School: Part 1”

Wizards of Waverly Pod is back! And we’re heading to…Wizard School?! This week on the show, Jennifer and David compare yearbooks, discuss how the incredible Wiz-Tech set was put together, and how the writers handled comparisons to Harry Potter. Plus, they talk about the special guest appearance by an oscar-nominated actor. Can you guess who? Did Jennifer or David ever predict storylines on the show? Who was given the award for biggest potty mouth? Did Selena wear too much makeup?! 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. Disclaimer: This content was produced prior to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

46 min
07/01/2024

“Baby Cupid”

This week on WizPod we recap one of the weirder Wizards episodes… “Baby Cupid”! Jen and David nerd out of video games and medieval torture devices. Jen shares memories of her first school set teacher and the impact she had on her. David questions whether family planning class is still a thing as they rewatch Alex Russo using the class as an excuse for having Baby Cupid. Jen and David also reveal that Baby Cupid was played by two different babies…and that it was quite obvious! What is Jen’s attachment style? What did Harper’s hair sweater actually feel like in real life?? And why is Jen so scared of Baby Cupid??? 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35 min
04/29/2024

From Wizards To 2 Broke Girls with Jonathan Kite

Today we’re joined by actor and comedian Jonathan Kite. From his experience guesting on Wizards to co-starring on 2 Broke Girls, to the emotional rollercoaster of auditions and working with icons like Jamie Foxx, Jonathan takes us through the highs and lows of a life in Hollywood. Jonathan is spilling ALL the tea today! What’s it like auditioning for SNL? What advice did Whitney Cummings give him before he worked on 2 Broke Girls? What’s it REALLY like working with Jaime Foxx? Tune in now! Follow Jonathan @jonathankite on Instagram and @thejonathankite on TikTok. 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. Give all the moms in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to https://storyworth.com/wizards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 3m
10/14/2024

Don't Rain On Justin's Parade

Thank you to our sponsor’s at Lumen: if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/WIZARDS to get 15% off your Lumen. This week on the pod we recap “Don’t Rain On Justin’s Parade”, and discuss some of our fav heartbreaking and hilarious moments. David reveals the origin of Selena Gomez’s love for pickles, and Jen shares her favorite Max line in the entire show. David and Jen talk about how sad the Harper being bullied scene made them, with Jen explaining what Harper would ~really~ be like if she went to regular high school. Jen and David also share the negativity associated with being a method actor, as well as why it’s so dang hard to remember all the guest stars from episodes many many moons ago. Are witches and wizards the same thing? Which actor in this episode did David have a hard time believing? And who breaks the fourth wall in this episode?? 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35 min
03/04/2024

How Skyler Samuels Went From Disney Star To Stanford Student

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

44 min
02/26/2024

Art Museum Piece

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 😈 Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

48 min

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