Overview

• On the July 24 episode of EW’s Awardist podcast, Adam Scott confirmed that the awkward Season 2 finale moment with Rider Strong has been “squashed.”
• The original incident involved Strong pushing away Scott’s congratulatory hug and failing to recognize him during the 1994–95 Boy Meets World finale.
• Strong’s admission on his Pod Meets World podcast in January 2023 that he didn’t remember the exchange led to a retrospective apology and fresh perspective for Scott.
• Scott revealed it took him about 20 years to overcome persistent nervousness on movie and TV sets that stemmed partly from early career uncertainties.
• The public resolution highlights the growing role of rewatch and interview podcasts in facilitating candid conversations and closure among actors.