Danielle Fishel is everyone's favorite 90s girl, Topanga from Boy Meets World. She is also a wife, mother, director, and founder of Be Free by Danielle Fishel, a vegan and cruelty-free hair care line. In November 2018, Danielle married producer, writer, and radio/podcast professional Jensen Karp. The Karps have a one-year-old son named Adler.
This summer, Jensen and Danielle have launched an exciting new platform on Patreon called The Karps Network. It is their place to share fun new podcasts and bi-monthly games of Scorantine, the socially distant game show they created during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Karps Network is the perfect place for fans; here are ten things everyone will love about it.
Quality Entertainment
There is a lot of content out there on the Internet, and not all of it is good. Fortunately, everything subscribers get on The Karps Network is great! There is no question that the podcasts, Scorantine shows, and newsletters are entertaining and enjoyable.
No need to spend hours searching for the perfect podcasts and Instagram shows; they're all right there under one umbrella thanks to the Karps. It's so convenient!
Reasonable Pricing
The Karps Network starts at $5 per month, which is only $60 in a year! The base level offers bi-monthly Scorantine and a couple of exciting new podcasts.
For more podcasts and perks, there is also a $10 tier and then a $125 first month's price for fans who want a signed Topanga Funko Pop and a signed copy of Jensen Karp's memoir, Kanye West Owes Me $300. The memoir is excellent, and who doesn't want a Topanga Funko Pop?
Experienced Hosts
Podcast listeners expect their hosts to be engaging, interesting, even witty. Jensen and Danielle are all that and more. They're both entertainment professionals. With their talents combined, the two of them have experience acting, directing, producing, hosting, writing, rapping, and more.
There is no better couple in the industry for a network of game shows and podcasts.
Scorantine
Scorantine is something all of Danielle and Jensen's fans will be familiar with. For nearly four months, the couple hosted the game show three times per week on Instagram. Jensen and Danielle would ask randomly selected players trivia questions. Those who answered correctly got a prize from the Karps' home.
Towards the end of the public run, losers would receive a signed "loser card" from Danielle and Jensen. All that still goes on at The Karps Network, but now there are even better prizes (like a signed Boy Meets World script and a Hot Karl CD from Jensen's rapping days). Also, there is a higher probability of getting to play with the room being smaller.
Talk Ain't Cheap
Talk Ain't Cheap is one of three new podcasts available on The Karps Network. This one is available to everyone, but those in the network are granted early access.
The podcast is a genius weekly review of celebrities/public figures who are on Cameo. Jensen and Danielle aren't disparaging the company in any way. They're just genuinely analyzing how much a given Cameo is really worth.
Snack Corner/Fast Food Report
Jensen is bringing back a popular segment from his time at KROQ radio station, The Fast Food Report. Just like it sounds, this part of the podcast looks at new fast food menu items in efforts to decide whether or not they should be eaten.
Danielle's part of the podcast is all about her trying new snacks. Everyone has to eat, so this sounds like an intriguing pod to add to the weekly lineup. It is available at all tiers of membership.
Dear Danielle
Danielle Fishel has a degree in psychology. She is a very compassionate, empathetic person. It makes sense for her to give people advice, and her BMW character, Topanga, was great at this, too.
This innovative podcast is a part of the $10 level; however, $5 members can still suggest questions for Danielle to answer (and receive a recording of their part of the podcast if she answers their questions). It's hard work to give people good advice, but if anyone can do it, it's Danielle.
Family-Friendly
Scorantine did well for some obvious reasons: Everyone loves Jensen and Danielle, and everyone loves winning free stuff. Another highlight of the socially distant IG show is that it has always been family-friendly. Danielle and Jensen clearly lay out the rules at the beginning of each show. It's pretty simple stuff. Don't wake the baby; no cheating, no cursing, no bad attitudes.
The Karps Network follows the same guidelines. Parents and guardians don't have to worry about inappropriate content on the podcasts or Scorantine games, which is such a relief. It's nice to have something fun the whole family can enjoy.
Increased Interaction
One of the best parts of signing up is the increased interaction with Danielle and Jensen. Scorantine alone is a great way to get to know them, but $10 subscribers also gain access to live question-and-answer sessions with the Karps twice a year. That's two opportunities to ask them about their careers, parenting, favorite colors, you name it.
The $10 folks also get to suggest shows for Danielle and Jensen to stream in a watch-along podcast. That's right--another awesome podcast!
Something to Look Forward to
In the age of a pandemic, people lose morale easily. With added political tensions and the very necessary fight against racism, America needs positive inspiration and reminders to do the right thing.
Danielle and Jensen will always encourage fans to do the right thing. Now more than ever, fans are leaning into their favorite celebrities' social media accounts, hoping for a cast reunion or a relatable post, or any kind of connection, really. The Karps Network gives subscribers a digital excursion to look forward to multiple times each month. Rest and relaxation are important. Since their Scorantines, podcasts, posts, and newsletters truly provide those things, The Karps Network is worth every penny.