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A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated.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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Timber Mountain Log Ride with Matt Apodaca
Matt Apodaca (producer How Did This Get Played, Culture Kings) joins us to talk about the most popular ride at Knott's Berry Farm!
100 min
202
Action Park with Seth Porges
Class Action Park co-director and producer Seth Porges stops by to discuss New Jersey’s infamous Action Park.
108 min
203
Revenge of the Mummy with Matt Rogers
Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) returns to talk Velocicoasters and Universal's "psychological thrill ride".
106 min
204
UNLOCKED: A Freak Like Me Needs Company on The ...
Please enjoy this sample of The Second Gate.
75 min
205
European Vacation: Phantasialand
The European Vacation concludes with a look at Germany's Phantasialand. A compact, but hyper-detailed park filled with innovative coasters, fake rocks, and little bit of Hollywood magic.
133 min
206
European Vacation: Tayto Park with Marissa Stri...
Marissa Strickland (UCB, Black-ish) joins us to discuss Ireland's Tayto Park. And we meet our new favorite character in fiction.
119 min
207
European Vacation: Chessington World of Adventu...
David Sims (Blank Check, The Atlantic) joins us to discuss England's Chessington World of Adventures. A park filled with very delightful, VERY British characters!
116 min
208
European Vacation: Movieland Italy
It's the first stop on our European Vacation! Movieland: The Hollywood Park has all your favorite characters from blockbuster films. And they definitely have the rights for them!
125 min
209
The American Dream Disaster
The American Dream is a five billion dollar shopping and entertainment destination in New Jersey. It includes a theme park, water park, indoor ski—you know what? I don't want to run out of space here. It's been in the works for decades and may not be long for this world.
118 min
210
Mr. Six
Now more than ever, American needs a hero. America needs beloved Six Flags mascot Mr. Six.
120 min
211
Disneyland Opening Day – July 17, 1955
On it's 65th anniversary, we take a look at the chaos of Disneyland's Opening Day. Closed rides! Movie stars! An equally chaotic television broadcast!
123 min
212
Splash Mountain Reimagined and P:TR Post Office
We take a look at recent park news! Splash Mountain to be rethemed! Trouble in The Void! Large walls! And we answer YOUR questions.
101 min
213
UNLOCKED: Six Flags Fright Fest 2019 with Antho...
In October 2019, Mike Carlson and Anthony Gioe (Duncanville, I Feel Bad) braved the world of the teens at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
123 min
214
The Skyway
We take a look at Disney’s original, beloved gondola system. And it’s beautiful gray pillars.
109 min
215
Camp Snoopy
An overview of Peanuts in theme parks! Plus, we drag some maniac who doesn't like Snoopy!
98 min
216
Churros with Mike Mitchell
Mike Mitchell (Doughboys, Love) returns to the show to discuss the classic theme park treat. Learn about how the churro came to Disneyland and Mitch's first sugary stop when he goes to the park.
101 min
217
Main Street Electrical Parade
The Main Street Electrical Parade is a theme park institution which ran at Disney Parks around the wold. It has glowed away forever. And glowed back for a limited time only. Multiple times.
121 min
218
Treats with Candice LeRae
WWE Superstar Candice LeRae joins us to talk mousse domes, theme park cheat days, and her time working as a baker at Universal Studios Hollywood.
107 min
219
Stunt Show Showdown 2
A sequel to one of our earliest episodes, we each picked an oddball Stunt Show to talk about. And this one goes international!
95 min
220
Lucy: A Tribute
Lucy: A Tribute was a walk-through exhibit at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando. Would it shock you to learn the hosts know a lot about Lucille Ball and her contemporaries?
111 min
221
Dinosaur
Formerly known as Countdown to Extinction, Dinosaur is a very dark ride in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
113 min
222
Papa Scott
Scott makes a big announcement. Then Jason and Mike discuss Universal’s construction and patent frenzy. Plus, we answer some mailbag questions!
114 min
223
Kongfrontation with Brett Davis
Brett Davis (The Podcast For Laundry, National Lampoon Radio Hour) joins us to talk New York Area newscasters and banana breath.
97 min
224
Special Effects Stages with Carl Tart
Carl Tart (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins us to discuss the Universal show where a damn werewolf came to life!
93 min
225
The Holy Land Experience
We take a look at Orlando's Biblical theme park and tax dodge. And its many weirdo owners.
114 min