Podcast: The Ride

A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated. Strap in as Mike Carlson, Jason Sheridan and Scott Gairdner share the WAY-too-many things they know about Disney, Universal, and beyond. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.

Leisure
Comedy
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The Mark Twain LIVE
We discuss Jason's beloved Mark Twain riverboat, learn the origin of "sugar daddy", and wrap it up with an exciting grand finale!
83 min
127
Unlocked: America's Favorite Leading Man & Amer...
Please enjoy this sample of PTR: The Second Gate. Find more Second Gate episodes at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide. We try to analyze two posters by some bathrooms in Disney's California Adventure.
55 min
128
SeaWorld San Diego with Matt Klinman
Matt Klinman (High Science, Smartr podcast) joins us to discuss his summer job working at SeaWorld. Featuring free beer, sinister parent companies, and roller coasters!
98 min
129
Old School Knott's Berry Farm with Rachel Bloom
Rachel Bloom (Reboot, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) returns to talk about some long gone Knott's Berry Farm rides, and share some home movies! Featuring Wacky Soapbox Racers, Boomerang, Windjammer Surf Racers, and more!
84 min
130
WDW Resort TV with Ian Riccaboni
Ian Riccaboni (Ring of Honor, All Elite Wrestling) joins us to discuss the Disney in-room tv channels. Featuring televised bulletin boards, Stacey, Kryssa, and all your favorite attractions, dining, and nightlife.
107 min
131
Lotte World with Amy Nicholson
Amy Nicholson (Unspooled, New York Times) joins us to discuss South Korea's Lotte World. Lotte World consists of an indoor theme park, an outdoor theme park, a mall, South Korea's largest skyscraper, school uniform rental stores, and more!
111 min
132
New Jersey's Bowcraft with Andrew Weinberg
Andrew Weinberg (Jury Duty, Eagleheart) joins us to discuss his time working at Bowcraft, a now closed North Jersey park. Featuring a rightwing crank owner, obnoxious preteens, and we discover a new website!
109 min
133
Unlocked: The Muppets at Walt Disney World with...
Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show) joins us to talk about the TV special where the Muppets head to Walt Disney World and the swamp next to Walt Disney World.
90 min
134
Bibleman
It's the long awaited Bibleman episode! We take a look at this evangelical superhero who mostly stops everything he's doing to pray. Featuring very slow sword fights, questionable villains, and a copyright-skirting live show!
139 min
135
Final Four 5: Vehicle Vengeance
We set out to decide the best ride vehicle! Featuring a supersized bracket!
137 min
136
When Tomorrowland Was Weird
We take a look at the early days of Disneyland's Tomorrowland. Thrill to the many state flags! Gaze in awe at the wonders of aluminum, chemicals, and lead paint!
118 min
137
Looney Tunes at Six Flags with Eric Bauza
Eric Bauza (voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Marvin the Martian, Tweety Bird and more) joins us to discuss going from Looney Tunes fan to Looney Tunes voice actor. Plus, Looney Tunes at Six Flags and parks around the world!
78 min
138
P:TR Oscar Special with Ryan Perez
Ryan Perez (The Tonight Show) returns to the show and we look at some of our favorite Oscar skits and songs before Hollywood's big night!
139 min
139
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
We take a look at Universal Hollywood's new Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge. Featuring augmented reality, a very detailed queue, and all of your Mushroom Kingdom friends.
121 min
140
Unlocked: BabyLand General Hospital
We discuss BabyLand General Hospital. The place where Cabbage Patch Kids are born / grow! And we learn that the Cabbage Patch Kids have enemies.
108 min
141
Super Nintendo World
We've been to Universal's new Super Nintendo World and we're going to tell you all about it!
131 min
142
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Newly opened at Disneyland, we take a look at Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Featuring grass discussion, transforming rooms, and an emotional piece of furniture.
124 min
143
Arcades with Patrick Monahan
Patrick Monahan (What A Time To Be Alive) joins us as we take a look at arcades. Featuring opinions on tokens, the arcades we grew up with, and some of the eccentrics who ran them.
105 min
144
Efteling with Jason Woliner
Jason Woliner (Paul T. Goldman, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) returns to the show for an overview of Efteling. The largest theme park in the Netherlands, Efteling is known for it's elaborate rides, Fairytale Forest, and trash cans that long to eat paper.
116 min
145
New Universal Parks! New Disney Red Tape!
We take a look at recent announcements from Disney and Universal. Including a year round haunt in Vegas, and a park in Texas. Plus, parking is free at Disney World hotels agin, but you still have to park reservations, but that's kind of changing?
86 min
146
The PeopleMover
The PeopleMover! Tomorrow's transportation today! We take a look at the storied history of this attraction that is currently at Walt Disney World, was formerly at Disneyland, and is slowly falling apart at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
101 min
147
UNLOCKED: Joe Camel
Joe Camel was Camel Cigarette's cartoon mascot in the 80s and 90s. We take a look at his merchandise, short-lived cast of friends, and his downfall.
118 min
148
And, Uh, Dr. Stevens with David Danipour
David Danipour (Flight of Passage's Dr. Stevens) join us to talk about being part of an e-ticket attraction! Featuring secret auditions, being directed by Joe Rohde, and his on-ride experience!
91 min
149
Feliz Na'vidad: Na'vi River Journey
The Way of Winter continues as we discuss the Na'vi River Journey attraction and The Shaman of Songs.
106 min
150
P:TR Post Office (plus Scott’s Special Book)
We answer your questions! Plus, Scott gets his hands on a very special book.
91 min