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Podcast: The Ride
by Forever Dog
A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated.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.
Episodes
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Monster Mansion
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 RIDE:...
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Halloween Horror Nights 2026 with Aniz Adam Ansari
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 really rock. "Plus Us Up: Return To Oz" episode is up at:...
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift with Griffin Newman
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 Sease (Scott's Birthday Shot) " Recap episode is up at:...
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts with Ian Riccaboni
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, Boo Boo. It’s every Yogi Bear fan’s dream. "Marvin Sease (Scott's Birthday…
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The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
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 Birthday Shot) " Recap episode is up at:...
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Unlocked: McGruff 4
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 talking about a recent reissue of his first music album that now contains...
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Unlocked: The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
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 up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Carlson's Improv Show…
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New CityWalk Security Grievances with Nick Wiger
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 movie theater. Does PTR and returning parking garage pundit Nick Wiger…
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D23 2026 Breakdown
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: THE RIDE:...
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Mike's Trip to Lagoon with Dave Christenson
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 Lagoon’s weirdness. Can he answer all their questions? "SpeeDee Round" episode is…
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Pre-23 (D23 Preview)
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, just like two years ago, PTR is placing bets on which mouth-frothing…
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PlayPlaces with Mike Mitchell
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 listening! "Defunct McDonaldland Gang with Emily St. James" episode is up at:...
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Happy Meal Toys with Justin Michael
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' favorites! Justin Michael (Among Us) returns to sort through decades of amazing Happy...
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Mac Tonight with Mike Scollins
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 still lives in the hearts of many adult podcasters. Mike Scollins (Late Night…
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The McDonaldland Gang
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 fried fish! A month of shows so good, you'll be begging your parents to pull over…
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Unlocked: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe
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 dialogue! It all takes place in a weird forest! If you want to watch the ride before...
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Bluey's Best Day Ever!
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 Proposals" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW...
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Pooh's Hunny Hunt with For Your Amusement (Ryan Bergara and Byron Marin)
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 the ride. NOTHING WEIRD. "Electric Mice Orchestra" episode is up at:...
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Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets*
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 public at large—it was mostly a good idea. Who's right? We'll definitively answer…
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Somehow, Galaxy’s Edge Returned with Todd Martens
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, multi-million-dollar IP-based theme park land entering its seventh year on planet…
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Unlocked: The Michael Graves Causeway (Scott's Birthday Shot)
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, connected by a marzipan causeway? Enjoy this unlocked episode from the PTR Patreon!...
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Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast with Henry Gilbert
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 hey, Henry Gilbert (Talking Simpsons) returns to talk inventor boys, weird...
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The Disney Store
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: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE:...
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Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026
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 the other fans. If Jimmy Buffett were alive and at the event, he’d say, “Fans...
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P:TR Post Office (April 2026)
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: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide...
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The Bourne Stuntacular
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 next-level stunt show that’s been entertaining guests for six years! "Alf's Music...
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Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience with Eva Anderson
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: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE:...
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Cosmic Bowling with Pat Cassels
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 stranger too! "Alf's Music Career" episode is up at:...
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Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Oscars Insider, Hit The Bricks Iger
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 at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE:...
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Discovery Island
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 explorers have made countless island videos. Instead of parachuting onto the decaying...
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Six Flags Great America with Colt Cabana
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 good chance! "Alf's Music Career" episode is up at:...
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Upcoming Theme Park Stuff (2026) with Guy Selga
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 up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
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The Muppet Show (2026) with Griffin Newman
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Pandemonium Cartoon Circus with Marissa Strickland
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 well received, and it closed within nine months. Ancient funny-page characters?...
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Disneyland Handcrafted
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 talk or some other kind of bizarre PG-13 vulgarity? No. They can’t. "Chuck's...
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Gift Shop Grab-Bag with Zach Reino
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 of animal plush we prefer. Plus, Zach recalls his high school days singing in the...
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Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness
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 up to its old tricks! "Chuck's Arcade" episode is up at:...
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Unlocked: American Gladiators Orlando Dinner Theater
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 jacked-up American Gladiators kinda fight. Orlando is/was truly the greatest…
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Feliz Na'vidad with Kyle M
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 M's Holiday EP "Winter's Wish" is available on vinyl here:...
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Santa's Village with J.D. Amato
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, Illinois and Skyforest, California). "Cotino Preview Center" episode is up at:...
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The Walt Robot
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 FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE:...
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Cedar Point with Grant O'Brien
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 they need to wait in the child swap area? "McGruff 4" episode is up at:...
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Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park with Ronnie Adrian
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 that. "McGruff 4" episode is up at:...
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The Timekeeper with Griffin Newman
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 stuff and Robin Williams! Check out that run-time and see just how much of your...
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The Haunted Mansion 8
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 store? Harmony? Disharmony? Dis-harmony? (Harmony among Disney fans). Little…
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Spooky World with Mike Scollins
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 Munsters '64). The park was in Berlin Massachusetts and billed itself as…
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Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour with Landon Zakheim
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 Zakheim (Overlook Film Festival) helps us unpack this shockingly scary Disney...
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Mike, Scott, and Jason Love Haunts
"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 Universal's Halloween Horror Nights! Bravery! "Ghost Town Alive! with Eva Anderson"...
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Scott Performs The 2006 Universal Tour Live!
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 to find out! Video of the performance can still be purchased here!...
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The Fast & Furious Cars That Dance To Gasolina with Griffin Newman
In the past, the wonderful past, there was a section of the tram tour where you'd watch cars dance. They'd twirl, spin, nod and most importantly, delight every guest. One of the most prominent delightees was accidental PTR legend, Griffin Newman. He joins this climactic Septramber episode to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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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