Ep 18: "Pop Me and We Both Go Down"

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

This week we talk with our resident bad girl, Leven Rambin! From acting in the soap opera, All My Children, to starring as Glimmer in the hit movie franchise, The Hunger Games, Leven has done it all! We remember her, though, as the sweet, then evil angel Rosie. Leven shares her audition story for the Hunger Games and the pivotal role Wizards played in her journey. She also reveals some of the secrets behind the creation of her character Rosie, and why she so desperately wanted to be on Disney Channel! Why was Leven forced to dye her hair red for Wizards? Who did Leven live next during the peak of Disney?? And what does Leven say about her chemistry with Justin Russo??? Follow Leven @levenrambin 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. 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

We revisit the charm of “Alex’s Brother Maximan” while diving into the intricate world of teenage dating. From navigating the social complexities of relationships to sharing tales of first kisses, we’re spilling the tea on dating tips and pickup moves. Plus we have a special guest -- join us as we welcome David’s wife Julia on the show! Did Jen used to sneak alcohol from Selena’s family’s house? What are Jen and David’s go-to pickup moves? Tune in now! Follow Julia @jules_rules_berlin 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. Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/WIZARDS! #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

David and Jen dive into the hilarious "Racing" episode, exploring the comedic wonders of an invisibility poncho and mind-reading device. They open up about flirting tactics, ultimate dream cars, and the artistry of physical comedy. Plus, we’re chatting about the importance--and challenge--of embracing the present moment.  Whose minds would David and Jen read if they had the chance? How does Jen approach flirting? Was Disney trying to copy Nickelodeon? 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. Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to https://storyworth.com/wizards 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

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