Podcast: The Ride

Jay Leno's Acting Career (Second Gate)

Jay hosts. Jay drives. Jay does stand-up. Jay ACTS? Wow. Is there anything Jay doesn't do?

Answer: Touch his Tonight Show money.

VOTE: July Club 3 topic

Despite recent concerns about the age of the subjects in this poll, none of them are dropping out. If you consider any of these topics a threat to democracy, you must vote them out.

Disneyland Pride Nite with Henry Gilbert (Main Feed)

Henry Gilbert (Talking Simpsons) returns to talk Disneyland After Dark's second annual Pride Nite! Hear trip highlights like: Troy Sivan playing in Tomorrowland! C-3PO meeting guests in Galaxy's Edge! And Clarabelle Cow becoming a legend via dance!

American Girl Café (Club 3)

The Club 3 listeners sent us to dine in Century City, California with some little dollies. We had tea snacks, drank pink stuff, digested glitter and enjoyed the backstories of American Girls old and new.

Suggestions for July’s Club 3 in the Patreon comments, please! And vote with your likes!

Rocket Rods (Main Feed)

Disneyland replaced it's beloved PeopleMover with a clunky attraction that contained hard stops and sudden bursts of speed. Was it the worst ride ever? Was it maybe kind of good actually?

All we know is that if Michael Eisner was involved surely there was something redeeming about the experience.

Elitch Gardens (Second Gate)

Despite warnings, the Gairdners cap off their triumphant Denver trip with a stop at a place called Elitch Gardens.

Spoiler Alert: Elitch Gardens sucks and they didn't love it.

Casa Bonita (Main Feed)

The creators of South Park rescued a beloved childhood restaurant, spent a shitload of money on renovations and Scott Gairdner and family went for a visit.

Did it live up to the hype? You'll have to click play to find out! (He reveals it like 3 minutes into the podcast)

Donald's Quacky Duck City (Second Gate)

Tokyo Disney honors Donald Duck's 90th birthday with this limited-time offering of decorations and duck seat shaped food.

Forget New York. Forget Paris. This, Quacky Duck City, is the greatest city in the world (next to Buena Park, California).

Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk with Allan McLeod (Main Feed)

Host Jason Sheridan loves the New Jersey taffy, mascots and brittle wooden planks more than anything. Luckily Allan McLeod's ( You're the Worst, Walkin' About) soothing voice and gentle manner keeps Jason from going fully feral while discussing this beloved boardwalk.

The Opening Of SkyDome (Second Gate)

In 1989, Toronto stadium SkyDome opened with a downpour of song and dance, questionable impersonations and the pure, unfiltired charisma of Canadian hero Alan Thicke.

To view this piece of history:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=108BrdIbnUo

P:TR Post Office!

Hey Second Gate pals!

We need your questions for an upcoming P:TR Post Office episode! Ask us all the non-medical, non-Social-Security-or-bank-account-number related questions you can conjure!

Happy Birthday Islands of Adventure (Second Gate)

Jason "Islands" Sheridan shows you the correct way to celebrate Islands of Adventure turning 25. Follow his directions or else!

L.A. County Fair with Eva Anderson and Amy Nicholson (Main Feed)

Strange foods packed with salt and sugar. Brain sloshing spin rides. And a cartoon animal mascot??? Have Eva and Amy brought the ultimate PTR episode topic?

Bass Pro Shops (Second Gate)

There's no reason stores selling tents and tackle boxes should be this themed. But they are.

Also, most of the stores sell fudge and guns. What other treasures can be found inside?

VOTE: June Club 3 topic

How will Club 3 kick off summer with a splash? You must decide. You are the splashmaster.

Jekyll & Hyde Club with James III (Main Feed)

New Yorkers love a lotta things: electrodes, plastic skulls, wolf creatures and decent tasting macaroni and cheese. That's why NYC was the perfect place for these now dead (RIP) restaurants. Former Jekyll and Hyde performer James III (Astronomy Club, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish) fill us in on the gory details.

Gilligan's Island vs. 60s Batman on Family Feud (Club 3)

WHAM! POW! and Gilligan's Island vs. 60s Batman wins the fight of the losers! SWIPE! CHECK! POINTS TO A NEARBY SPEAKER PLAYING SONG FROM HIGH SCHOOL! Mike Carlson is elated!

 Leave your suggestions for June's Club 3 topic in the Patreon comments, and vote with your likes!

Soarin' Around the World (Main Feed)

We're back in the pilot's seat to discuss your mom's favorite ride! We answer every question definitively. World vs. California! Best Scene! Best weird CGI transition!

Prepare to soar with answers!

Bullwinkle's with Jordan Morris (Main Feed)

Jordan Morris (Jordan Jesse Go!) brings us the gift of an (almost) dead chain of robot restaurants starring the Rocky and Bullwinkle characters. How have we not done 4 episodes on this place already?

New Star Tours Levels (2024) (Second Gate)

Disney has finally responded to our "lack of new stuff" complaints by adding shit to Star Tours! Whales, Grogus, and some flatly delivered transmission scenes. Hey, we'll take it!

Fantasmic!

Grab your sorcerer’s hat from the closet, the PTR boys are tackling the legendary Fantasmic! (Disneyland version). Help us through the adventure by nodding at opinions, chuckling at jokes and putting up with just a wee bit more CityWalk talk.

Mickey Mania Parade (Second Gate)

Have you ever had a nightmare where numerous abstract Mickey Mouses descend upon you in relentless fashion? Disney decided to make this common nightmare a reality with a 90s parade at Disney World and Tokyo Disney. Enjoy!

Meet & Greet Gaston

Gastons have been meeting and greeting Disney guests for over a decade. What makes a Gaston great? What makes a Gaston funny? And could any PTR host play Gaston convincingly? (No)

VOTE: May Club 3- Carlson's Clash of the Kitsch

So many Club 3 polls, so many last or second-to-last finishes for Mike Carlson's obscure, complicated, 60s/70s-variety-based picks. NO MORE! This May, it's Mike's way. Choose from a bevy of topics your grandmother might remember, if her memory is exceptional. Which weird-looking old man will rule the day? Choose your flavor of kitsch, and send the rest to a very campy hell!

Breaking The Magician's Code / The Masked Magician (Club 3)

Be warned: If a magician hears this podcast, you WILL face their magical wrath.

Make sure to:

Turn the volume way down.

Listen in a panic room or safe house.

Put a mask on before listening. (Also wear a mask when listening to a regular episode of PTR to avoid general embarrassment from the public at large).

Actors Doing Music Grab Bag Part 1 (Mike’s Birthday Shot) (Second Gate)

Happy Birthday to Michael! Instead of cake, enjoy some obscure music made by people primarily known as actors. Some of the songs are fine!

The CityWalk Orlando Saga: Malltiverse of Madness 7-3 with Nick Wiger and Kevin Tully

The thrilling conclusion of Malltiverse of Madness! Parking space talk. Moving walkway discussion! Who better than Nick Wiger to add his transportation expertise to this riveting climax.

Plus... a surprise for Mr. Wiger? Is this not going to go the way he thinks?

Phase 7, Sector 3 contains:

Parking Garages 

Fresh Eats

VIDEO FINALE: The CityWalk Orlando Saga: Malltiverse of Madness 7-3 with Nick Wiger and Kevin Tully

The thrilling Club 3 exclusive VIDEO CONCLUSION of Malltiverse of Madness! Parking space talk. Moving walkway discussion! Who better than Nick Wiger to add his transportation expertise to this riveting climax.

Plus... a surprise for Mr. Wiger? Is this not going to go the way he thinks?

Phase 7, Sector 3 contains:

Parking Garages 

Fresh Eats

The CityWalk Orlando Saga: Malltiverse of Madness 7 - 1 with Jamie Loftus

Our powers combined... we are... Podcast: The Ride! The holy trinity reunites to spend a significant amount of time talking hot dog preferences with Jamie Loftus. Wow! The CityWalk Saga is hotter than a grill at 4th of July!

Phase 7, Sector 1 Contains:

Hot Dog Hall of Fame

The Bucca di Pepcast: Episode 99- Baked Ziti with Claire Jayne and Pethy Squires

Claire Jayne (Stylist) and Pethy Squires (Carrion blog) join me to discuss the classic dish Baked Ziti. And in a shocking development, find out which other items were extremely dry! A rare miss for Bucca di Peppo?!