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A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated.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
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
152
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
153
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
154
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
155
D23 Wrap Up
We take a look at all the Disney Parks "news" coming out of the D23 Expo.
88 min
156
Mike Joins The Disney Daddiez
Mike fills us in on some exciting news!
59 min
157
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
158
Mission: SPACE
Grab your Dramamine and keep your head against the headrest, it's time to talk Epcot's Mission: SPACE!
101 min
159
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
160
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
161
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
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
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
166
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
167
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
168
Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure
Look alive True Believers! We're taking a look at Disney's web-based Spider-Man attraction. Currently At Disney California Adventure and coming soon to Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris.
108 min
169
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes
We take a look at this canoe-based attraction located at multiple Disney parks around the world.
96 min
170
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live with Johnny G...
Johnny Gargano (professional wrestler) joins us as we discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live aka Mighty Morphin Power Rangers World Tour Live on Stage. Plus his extensive toy collection, theme park likes and dislikes, and more! And just how long did he and past guest Candice LeRae wait for the Figment popcorn bucket?
119 min
171
Hot Dog Hullabaloo
The Good Boys head to Anaheim to hunt for the best hot dog at the Disneyland Resort.
120 min
172
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters with Matt Apodaca
Matt Apodaca (Get Played) returns to the show to discuss Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters/ 's Space Ranger Spin/Laser Blast/Planet Rescue. (These attractions are based on the toy, not the man the toy was based on.)
109 min
173
Heritage USA
Heritage USA was created by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Once one of the most popular "parks" in America, it closed in the midst of multiple scandals.
104 min
174
Unlocked: Mad T Party
It's time to get mad! We go down the rabbit hole and discuss the psychedelic dance party that opened with DCA 2.0. Featuring tiny hats, jug cocktails, and the hit songs of the early 2010s!
87 min
175
Mars 2112 with Griffin Newman LIVE
Surprise guest and Accidental P:TR Legend Griffin Newman (Blank Check) joins us for a look at the Mars 2112 restaurant and the REAL New York City. Recorded live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, 4/3/22
107 min