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Podcast: The Ride

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300 episodes · Explicit

A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated.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.

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  1. Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark

    · 1 h 35 min · Episode 469 · Explicit

    At Halloween time, the DCA Guardians ride gets a spooky overlay with VERY AGGRESSIVE rock ’n’ roll music. Plus, the debut of a new Halloween segment that involves living scarecrows and random chance. "Plus Us Up:…

  2. Monster Mansion

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 468 · Explicit

    Six Flags Over Georgia’s monster-based dark ride features a flood, a monster that wants to kiss you, and some actual scares. "Plus Us Up: Return To Oz" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE…

  3. Halloween Horror Nights 2026 with Aniz Adam Ansari

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 467 · Explicit

    Pinhead, Ozzy Osbourne, and dancing Fortnite characters join Universal Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights for 2026! Aniz Adam Ansari (Loot, Master of None) joins the boys to detail which mazes rock and which mazes…

  4. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift with Griffin Newman

    · 2 h 10 min · Episode 466 · Explicit

    Universal Hollywood built a Fast & Furious roller coaster on the side of a mountain. Fast & Furious enthusiast Griffin Newman put his muscle car into a very high gear and sped out to Hollywood to check it out! "Marvin…

  5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts with Ian Riccaboni

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 465 · Explicit

    Ian Riccaboni (ROH, AEW) is back from a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort and wants to tell us all about it! He sifted for jewels, petted a wide variety of animals, and retrieved stolen pizza from Yogi’s nephew,…

  6. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 464 · Explicit

    Scott and Erin went to Las Vegas to witness the technical marvel that is The Wizard of Oz at Sphere. How much better did they make this classic? Ten percent? Twenty percent? Find out now! "Marvin Sease (Scott's…

  7. Unlocked: McGruff 4

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 463 · Explicit

    Enjoy this sample of Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Everyone's favorite singing crime dog bursts back into PTR's lives without a warrant! "I GOT MORE SONGS FROM THE SMART KIDS ERA" he barks, "LISTEN OR ELSE!" *He's…

  8. Unlocked: The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 462 · Explicit

    In 2001, Disney World dumped this cartoon-lookin’ spinner ride in the middle of Adventureland. People hated it — and still hate it. But is it really that bad? "Marvin Sease (Scott's Birthday Shot) " Recap episode is…

  9. New CityWalk Security Grievances with Nick Wiger

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 461 · Explicit

    The news sent a shockwave through Los Angeles: Universal Hollywood moved its security checkpoints. People were pissed. You now have to walk through metal detectors even if you’re just going to a CityWalk store or the…

  10. D23 2026 Breakdown

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 460 · Explicit

    Here us break down all the exciting stuff from D23 — details, reveals and Beck! This is Friday's episode posted early! "San Diego Comic-Con 2026" Recap episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST:…

  11. Mike's Trip to Lagoon with Dave Christenson

    · 1 h 58 min · Episode 459 · Explicit

    Mike’s recent trip to Salt Lake City’s Lagoon amusement park was great, albeit with a little confusion. So the PTR boys brought in a guy who grew up there, Mark David Christenson, to help guide them through some of…

  12. Pre-23 (D23 Preview)

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 458 · Explicit

    Every two years, Disney gathers fans at their convention in Anaheim to look at old robots from the archives, buy exclusive merch, and sit in rooms cheering/frothing at the mouth (in a good way) for announcements. So,…

  13. PlayPlaces with Mike Mitchell

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 457 · Explicit

    McMonth is coming to a close (in front of the paywall), but we can't fully digest until Mike Mitchell (Doughboys) returns to PTR to talk slides, ball pits, and extremely warm, humid tubes. Take your shoes off before…

  14. Happy Meal Toys with Justin Michael

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 455 · Explicit

    Delicious food. Beautiful architecture. That would be enough—but no. McDonald's upped the ante even more by putting toys in its kids' meals. TaleSpin, Batman Returns, Star Trek: The Motion Picture! All the kids'…

  15. Mac Tonight with Mike Scollins

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 454 · Explicit

    For a brief period in the 1980s, McDonald's used a jazz singer with a talking moon for a head to promote the idea of eating hamburgers at night. It worked! Despite only appearing for a short time, this suave moon man…

  16. The McDonaldland Gang

    · 2 h 14 min · Episode 453 · Explicit

    Podcast: The Ride takes you straight to McDonaldland for the first ever: McMonth! A month of shows devoted to the themed entertainment of McDonald's! Ronald McDonald commercials! Dirty ball pits! Talking pieces of…

  17. Unlocked: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 452 · Explicit

    Enjoy this unlocked episode from the PTR Patreon! There was a Mister Rogers ride at Pittsburgh's Idlewild Park for over two decades! Whoa! Clunky, click-clacking robots! A human guide that performs live, stilted…

  18. Bluey's Best Day Ever!

    · 1 h 35 min · Episode 451 · Explicit

    Bluey makes her Disneyland debut! And it's on the very stage that once hosted Videopolis. It's nice to see it's still a place for dancing, even if the average age has gone from 22 to 2. "Mike Carlson's Indecent…

  19. Pooh's Hunny Hunt with For Your Amusement (Ryan Bergara and Byron Marin)

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 450 · Explicit

    Ryan Bergara and Byron Marin (For Your Amusement) join the fellas to chat about the masterpiece that is Tokyo Disneyland’s Pooh’s Hunny Hunt. And that’s it—that’s all they discuss. Nothing else. Nothing weird. Just…

  20. Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets*

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 449 · Explicit

    At Disney's Hollywood Studios, the stars of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster have been replaced. Aerosmith is out. The Muppets are in. To one of our hosts, this was a catastrophic mistake. To the other hosts—and maybe the…

  21. Somehow, Galaxy’s Edge Returned with Todd Martens

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 448 · Explicit

    Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is going through some, uh, changes. It’s not aging—it’s de-aging. Part of the land is going back in time, while part of the land is staying the same. This is normal stuff for a massive,…

  22. Unlocked: The Michael Graves Causeway (Scott's Birthday Shot)

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 447 · Explicit

    Scott just turned 40 years old. What says 40 more than a quiet, attraction-free path that connects two outstandingly dated Disney World hotels? Is it too late to ask for separate Swan-and-Dolphin-shaped cakes,…

  23. Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast with Henry Gilbert

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 446 · Explicit

    2000s Nicktoon icon Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius once starred in a ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, right where Despicable Me Minion Mayhem sits today. Other classic Nicktoons pop up too. The graphics were bad. But…

  24. The Disney Store

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 445 · Explicit

    Are you old like us? Do you remember the feeling of walking into a Disney Store? Magic was real, and somehow it existed right between a Waldenbooks and a Mrs. Fields cookie store. "Marfalump" episode is up at:…

  25. Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026

    · 1 h 35 min · Episode 444 · Explicit

    Universal Hollywood brings back Fan Fest Nights for a second fan-filled year! One Piece, Sailor Moon, Jurassic Park, and Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters fill out the 2026 lineup. We take the trip and fan it up with all…

  26. P:TR Post Office (April 2026)

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 443 · Explicit

    Today we answer your questions, along with some functional updates! Hope you like functional updates! "Alf's Music Career" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE:…

  27. The Bourne Stuntacular

    · 1 h 41 min · Episode 442 · Explicit

    Incredible audio and visuals, bare-knuckle brawls, and explosive set destruction. No, I’m not talking about an average Podcast: The Ride live show—I’m talking about Universal Florida’s The Bourne Stuntacular, a…

  28. Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience with Eva Anderson

    · 2 h 09 min · Episode 441 · Explicit

    Not really sure how to explain what this thing is. It’s religious, it’s near Disneyland, and it’s, uh, funny—but not on purpose. But hey, Eva Anderson is back! "Alf's Music Career" episode is up at:…

  29. Cosmic Bowling with Pat Cassels

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 440 · Explicit

    Some genius decided to spruce up ’90s bowling with lasers, fog, and a ton of blacklight crap. Thank you, whoever you are! Pat Cassels (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Good Sports) returns to thank this mysterious…

  30. Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Oscars Insider, Hit The Bricks Iger

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 439 · Explicit

    It’s a jam-packed PTR! We dive into a new(ish) Universal ride, a Disney CEO exit, and a PTR host directing segments for Hollywood’s biggest night. Three topics. Triple the tangents. "Alf's Music Career" episode is up…

  31. Discovery Island

    · 2 h 12 min · Episode 438 · Explicit

    Pre–Animal Kingdom, Disney World threw a bunch of real animals on an island and visitors floated over for a sleepy half-day experience. Years later, the island is closed, the infrastructure is rotting, and urban…

  32. Six Flags Great America with Colt Cabana

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 437 · Explicit

    Colt Cabana (AEW) joins Mike and Jason for a lively discussion about Gurnee, Illinois’s number-one amusement park, Six Flags Great America! 🎢 Will there be any talk of the nearby Gurnee Mills? I think there’s a pretty…

  33. Upcoming Theme Park Stuff (2026) with Guy Selga

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 436 · Explicit

    Guy Selga (Touring Plans) is back to talk about the future! The near 2026 future! Listen as we breathlessly talk about the three exciting R’s: rides, re-themes, and recently filed permits! "Chuck's Arcade" episode is…

  34. The Muppet Show (2026) with Griffin Newman

    · 2 h 40 min · Episode 435 · Explicit

    Griffin Newman (Blank Check) is in The Muppet Show audience. Jason is Unleashed. Check out Divorce Dog on the Club 3 tier. Divorce Dog loves you: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide See Privacy Policy at…

  35. Pandemonium Cartoon Circus with Marissa Strickland

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 434 · Explicit

    When Islands of Adventure’s Toon Lagoon opened, an “innovative” new show debuted. Rocky and Bullwinkle, Betty Boop, and Beetle Bailey got together to put on a revue filled with razzle-dazzle crap. It was not exactly…

  36. Disneyland Handcrafted

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 433 · Explicit

    Leslie Iwerks’ new film, packed with newly unearthed footage, spotlights the people who built Disneyland during a stressful twelve-month period. Can the PTR boys discuss this film without it devolving into lunch-meat…

  37. Gift Shop Grab-Bag with Zach Reino

    · 1 h 52 min · Episode 432 · Explicit

    Zach Reino (Off Book Podcast) returns for a chat about a theme park staple — something exciting that nearly every ride features. Fun? Thrills? NO! GIFT SHOPS! We talk types of merch, styles of theming, and what kind…

  38. Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 431 · Explicit

    We’re barrel-blasting onto the main feed in 2026! Come for the expert analysis of Epic Universe’s Donkey Kong coaster; stay for the discussion of which Kong characters are dating. The year may be new, but PTR is still…

  39. Unlocked: American Gladiators Orlando Dinner Theater

    · 1 h 47 min · Episode 430 · Explicit

    Enjoy this sample of P:TR - The Second Gate. Find even more Second Gate episodes at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Orlando is/was truly the greatest place on Earth. Where else could you eat atrocious food while watching…

  40. Feliz Na'vidad with Kyle M

    · 1 h 56 min · Episode 429 · Explicit

    The reason for the blockbuster season! Avatar is back! And with it, Na'vi food bowl talk, blue horniness and all the PTR boys becoming shamans of song. Plus, a special appearance by up-and-coming artist Kyle M! Kyle…

  41. Santa's Village with J.D. Amato

    · 2 h 07 min · Episode 428 · Explicit

    J.D. Amato (After Midnight, Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers) brings a sleigh-ful of Santa's Village lore for PTR to comb through, over-analyze and hyper-fixate on. (Lore from the Santa's Village parks in Dundee,…

  42. The Walt Robot

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 427 · Explicit

    They did it. Disney made a robot of the guy that didn't want to be a robot. We head to Disneyland and review Walt's robo-eyes and metal limbs. "Cotino Preview Center" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide…

  43. Cedar Point with Grant O'Brien

    · 1 h 58 min · Episode 426 · Explicit

    Grant O'Brien (Dropout, What Have You Been Drinking? Podcast) drops hard, fast coaster knowledge that makes the PTR boys' heads spin like a spinning wild mouse! Can they handle the g-force of the conversation? Or do…

  44. Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park with Ronnie Adrian

    · 2 h 03 min · Episode 425 · Explicit

    Ronnie Adrian (Grand Crew, Comedy Bang! Bang!) returns from Japan to talk about a theme park located on top of a mountain that has a bizarre America-themed fun(?) house. Whatever you're imagining, it's weirder than…

  45. The Timekeeper with Griffin Newman

    · 2 h 48 min · Episode 424 · Explicit

    The TIME has come. Griffin Newman (Blank Check, Completer, Accidental PTR Legend) is back to talk about another sublime theme park experience: The Timekeeper. It was a magical combination of Circle-Vision 360, robot…

  46. The Haunted Mansion 8

    · 2 h 07 min · Episode 423 · Explicit

    The 8th entry in a series is always the best! Like Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning or Beethoven's Treasure Tail(Direct to Video). They're the most popular entries in their franchise! What does this year have in…

  47. Spooky World with Mike Scollins

    · 1 h 41 min · Episode 422 · Explicit

    SCOLLINS 2: THE RETURN. Mike Scollins (Late Night with Seth Meyers) reanimates a beloved haunt from his youth: Spooky World! A place that showcased serial killer wax figures and long lines to meet Butch Patrick (The…

  48. Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour with Landon Zakheim

    · 2 h 18 min · Episode 421 · Explicit

    Tokyo Disney's Cinderella Castle is full of beautiful whimsy, both outside and insi...FROM 1986 TO 2006 A WEIRD SCARY WALKTHROUGH TERRIFIED GUESTS OF ALL AGES!! The exterior signs gave guests no warning!! Landon…

  49. Mike, Scott, and Jason Love Haunts

    · 2 h 07 min · Episode 420 · Explicit

    "Bravery." Optimus Prime uses this word to describe planet-saving actions. Podcast: The Ride uses the word to describe men getting jump-scared by actors. Regardless, Scott and Jason finally join Mike on a trip to…

  50. Scott Performs The 2006 Universal Tour Live!

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 419 · Explicit

    SepTRAMber comes to a spectacular end! Scott performs The 2006 Universal Tour Live on stage! Did he do it word perfect? Did anything go wrong? Did any jewel-sucking gangsters attack hijack our tram? Listen immediately…

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