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A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated.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
151
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
152
Disney's All-Star Resorts with Jacquis Neal
Jacquis Neal (Physical, What If...?) returns to the show to talk about the All-Star Sports/Movies/Music Reports. Featuring giant objects, outdoor bars, and, of course, that kooky crypto polycule.
97 min
153
UNLOCKED-Cars Road Trip
We take a look at the Walt Disney Studios Park attraction that takes you to the best wooded spots on Route 66. It used to be a studio tour even though the park was never actually a working studio.
63 min
154
Disneyland Paris Report with Foreign Correspond...
Accidental P:TR legend Griffin Newman (Disenchanted, NOT ON TWITTER BANNED) returns to the show to talk about his recent excursion to Disneyland Paris.
150 min
155
Renaissance Faires with Johnny Pemberton
Johnny Pemberton (Superstore, Action Point) joins us to talk about Renaissance Faires. Featuring rogues, washing well wenches, human chess matches, and cheesesteaks!
90 min
156
Skycoasters with Mike Hanford
Mike Hanford (The Sloppy Boys, The Birthday Boys) joins us to talk about those giant, scary pendulum-like attractions known as Skycoasters.
88 min
157
Haunted Mansion 5: Hatbox Ghost
It's our annual jaunt through The Haunted Mansion! And this year it's all about the legendary Hatbox Ghost. His short-lived stint in the mansion, why he got the axe, and his exciting return.
126 min
158
General Mills Monster Cereals with Mike Scollins
Mike Scollins (Late Night with Seth Meyers) joins us to discuss Count Chocula, Franken Berry, Boo Berry and the rest of the gang!
118 min
159
Mike Loves Haunts 2022 with Charles Rogers
Charles Rogers (Search Party) returns to the show as Mike goes on his annual haunt tour. We talk Knott's Scary Farm, Halloween Horror Nights and Charles' trip to Fright Fest.
121 min
160
Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies
Hauntcast: The Fright begins with this Universal Studios Florida opening day attraction. You get to learn how they made the Psycho shower scene. And hear old Jimmy Stewart ask if you've spotted a murderer.
111 min
161
The World Of Motion
On the eve of Epcot's 40th anniversary, we take a look at this opening day attraction. Featuring a cute sea monster, that traffic jam scene everyone remembers, and a sharp dressed corporate executive.
101 min
162
Great Wolf Lodge with Justin McElroy
Justin McElroy (My Brother, My Brother & Me, Sawbones) returns to the show to tell us about Great Wolf Lodge. A chain of indoor water park hotels that the whole family (except parents) will enjoy!
82 min
163
D23 Wrap Up
We take a look at all the Disney Parks "news" coming out of the D23 Expo.
88 min
164
Mike Joins The Disney Daddiez
Mike fills us in on some exciting news!
59 min
165
Unlocked: That Disney On Ice Show Where The Inc...
Enjoy this sample of Podcast: The Ride - The Second Gate. Find even more episodes at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide We kicked off 2022 with a deep dive into That Disney On Ice Show Where The Incredibles Meet The Pirates From Pirates Of The Caribbean.
83 min
166
Mission: SPACE
Grab your Dramamine and keep your head against the headrest, it's time to talk Epcot's Mission: SPACE!
101 min
167
The Parks That Made Us
We take a look at the local parks we went to growing up in California, Illinois, and New Jersey!
109 min
168
Doctor Doom's Fear Fall
We head to the Latverian embassy to provide Dr. Doom with enough fear juice to destroy that fool Reed Richards.
104 min
169
Transformers: The Ride with Paul Scheer
Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made?, Unspooled) returns to the show to discuss Transformers: The Ride. We discuss the role of intimacy in ride design, and try to remember anything that happens in the Transformer movies. And Mike does a little presentation.
104 min
170
The Contemporary Resort
We take a look one of the first Walt Disney World hotels. Featuring honey booths, ample servings of nutmeg, and Richard Nixon. Also, a monorail goes right through the building!
116 min
171
When Main Street Was Weird
We take a look at the early days of Main Street and the odd crop of businesses that filled it! A bank! A fake pharmacy! Intimate apparel!
118 min
172
Disney's America
We "celebrate" Fourth of July by looking a Disney's America. A park celebrating America they wanted to build in Virginia by the Manassas Battlefield.
151 min
173
The Tam O'Shanter with Tim Kalpakis
Tim Kalpakis (The Birthday Boys, The Sloppy Boys) joins us to discuss Walt Disney's favorite restaurant which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month.
113 min
174
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
We take a look at the 2016 attraction that brought King Kong back to Universal Orlando. Featuring great fake rocks, creatures with very specific names, and a giant animatronic.
95 min
175
Flintstones-A-Palooza
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones. We take a look at Flintstones attractions from the former Paramount Parks, to big budget Universal Studios Hollywood shows, to crumbling RV parks.
114 min