Podcast: The Ride
| Podcast: The Ride | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Scott Gairdner, Michael Carlson, Jason Sheridan |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly |
| Length | 90-200 minutes |
| Related | |
| Website | https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride/ |
Podcast: The Ride is an audio podcast hosted by Scott Gairdner, Mike Carlson, and Jason Sheridan in which they discuss theme parks, and themed entertainment. The podcast launched in October 2017 and is produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.[1] In 2018 the show launched a Patreon called the Second Gate.[2]
Reception
Podcast: The Ride has been listed as a top recommendation from Wired[3], GQ[4][5], Uproxx[6], Paste[7], and Vulture[8]. AV Club lauded the shows ability to entertain even when discussing mundane topics such as the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure at Disneyland Resort.[9] Chicago Reader highlighted the show as an example of the rise of bingeable podcasts.[10]
Beyond the show itself, the creators have also been invited to comment on major news in the world of themed entertainment such as the opening of Casa Bonita in Denver[11] and the enduring legacy of Jaws: The Ride.[12] They have also been recognized for other efforts, such as the original song Jump, Jump Payakan, which concept artist Constantine Sekeris used to highlight the popularity of the creature following the release of Avatar: The Way of Water.[13]
References
- ^ "Podcast: The Ride". foreverdogpodcasts.com. Forever Dog Podcast Network. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ @podcasttheride; (26 October 2018). "The Second Gate is open!". Retrieved 28 July 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Raftery, Brian (2018-10-10). "Podcast: The Ride and the Joys of Obsession Learning". Wired. Archived from the original on 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Peele, Anna (Jul 31, 2018). "21 Fresh Podcast Recommendations from All Your Favorite Podcasters". GQ. Condé Nast Inc. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ Carley, Brennan (Apr 29, 2020). "The Best Podcasts to Listen to During Self-Isolation". GQ. Condé Nast Inc. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ Phipps, Keith (Dec 22, 2023). "The Best Podcasts Of 2023". Uproxx. Uproxx Studios. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Martin, Garrett (Jan 14, 2021). "The Best Comedy Podcasts of 2020". Paste. Paste Media Group. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Multiple references:
- Wright, Megh (2018-03-01). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: 'Hard Nation' Celebrates 100 Episodes". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- Wright, Megh (2018-10-04). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: How Was Julie Klausner's Week?". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- Kramer, Mark (2018-12-19). "Best Miniseries — (tie) Doughboys' Octdoughberblessed & Podcast the Ride's CityWalk Saga". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2019-07-28. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- Wright, Megh (2018-11-08). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: HDTGM Celebrates 200 Episodes". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- Kramer, Mark (2019-06-06). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- Marr, Anna (2019-09-19). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Raging Waters With Rachel Bloom". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- Doyle, Kathryn (2020-02-13). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: The National Lampoon Radio Hour". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- Alter, Rebecca (2023-02-22). "This Month in Comedy Podcasts: Finally With Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Joe Castle Baker". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Shure, Marnie (2020-01-14). "Disneyland, dissected: The hosts of Podcast: The Ride unpack their theme park obsession". AV Club. Archived from the original on 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Jakes, Dan (23 October 2019). "Live! From Chicago! It's your favorite podcast". Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ Jakes, Dan. "Denver's Casa Bonita: Inside the 'South Park'–Approved "Greatest Restaurant in the World"". Frommers. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ Raftery, Brian (2 November 2019). "Where 'Jaws,' the Ride, Lives Forever". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ Ellen, Tom (April 2023). "Payakan-media explained". Empire: 25.