Episodes
Published 03/28/24
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 To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/28/24
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 To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/26/24
Bzz bzz, Stilt Nation! Bug and Scott, your favorite La Nouba Boys, are back for more analysis of Cirque Du Soleil's Downtown Disney Orlando masterpiece, La Nouba. This week, we cover the segment all you La Noubians have been waiting for- the cycle sequence! Get ready for BMX bikes! Cyclists wearing @ symbols! Impressed audience members wearing bowling shirts and van dykes! Get ready to eat up that nouba sauce! Presented by Funky Ape Productions and BlueChew.    Watch the 2004 pro-shot version...
Published 03/25/24
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?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/25/24
We really struck gold today! A freshly unearthed interview with C.L. Womphopper IV himself. Will it finally answer the question, “How did a place with Wagon Burgers and Horse Fries go out of business?” *Host Michael R. Carlson holds the world record for most mentions of the name "C.L. Womphopper" while annoying friends and family. Michael would like to issue a correction: The last episode he referred to the wagon dealership as a "wagon wheelery," this was only a misspeak, Michael certainly...
Published 03/25/24
Most restaurants promise serviceable food, a good vibe and a place to make memories. But few tout themselves as a tribute to the concept of freedom itself. Van Robichaux breaks it all down and lends his expertise to this daily episode of Podcast the Ride (which according to some non-listening partners, is a tribute to the concept of boredom itself.) Phase 6, Sector 3 contains:   Bob Marley: A Tribute To Freedom Pat O’Briens Citywalk’s Rising Star To level up your Saga experience with bonus...
Published 03/24/24
Some listeners may assume that a hybrid burger/sushi dish is a direct result of Malltiversal disruption… BUT NO, this restaurant existed well before the rift was created. Carlye Wisel tries to help us untangle the baffling conundrum that is … COWFISH.    Phase 6, Sector 2 contains:   The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/23/24
As long as everything goes to plan, we dive deep into all the tiny little difference between these bicoastal locations. Prepare for a lot of observations! So many observations! Phase 6, Sector 1 contains: Bigfire Antojitos (Alpha) Antojitos (Omega) VIVO Italian Kitchen (Alpha) VIVO Italian Kitchen (Omega) Celebrity Authentics To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/22/24
Two episodes released at the same moment, reviewing the same restaurant but different versions of the same restaurant located on opposite coasts of the country?????? DID WE JUST BLOW YOUR MIND???? Sector 5-2A contains: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (Alpha) To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/21/24
The AGE OF BUFFETT begins. Jimmy Buffett, the star of CityWalk, is finally discussed at length on Podcast: The Ride. Specifically, an outdoor sea plane that seems to have an interesting story. Phase 5, Sector 1 contains: Lone Palm Airport Bar Hemisphere Dancer To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/20/24
Procure a spot on a steam powered airship and let the winds whisk you down to Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen! Prepare to eat wildly imaginative almond food near copper pipes and gears! What’s the secret that makes the chocolate here so delicious? Why, sadness of course!  Joe Kwaczala and Brett Boham join us to explore this restaurant birthed from Pure Imaginatien (spelled wrong to avoid copyright). Phase 4, Sector 3 contains:  Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory...
Published 03/19/24
This sector of CityWalk has a Burger King and a tattoo parlor. Pretty cool. Jayne Claire (Stylist) returns to PTR and helps us make sense of it all. Phase 3, Sector 2 contains: BK Toppings Bar Panda Express Moe’s Southwest Grill Hart & Huntington Tattoos To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/15/24
Downtown Disney Ordeal veteran Julia Prescott (Rock Paper Scissors on Nickelodeon) helps us break this exciting sector down! (it’s mostly talk about bread and yogurt). Phase 3, Sector 1 contains: Bend The Bao Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches Menchie’s To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/14/24
Ian Riccaboni (Aew, Ring of Honor) returns to PTR and adds a flavor often missing from The CityWalk Saga: earnest positivity.  How will the irony(and food) poisoned boys respond??? Phase 2, Sector 3 contains:   Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Starbucks Cold Stone Creamery Red Oven Pizza Bakery To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/13/24
Eva Anderson (WeCrashed) faces off against multiple CityWalk Saga obstacles: Food, lack of phone charge and scariest of all: topic restrictions. Phase 2, Sector 2 contains: Hollywood Drive-in Mini Golf Red Coconut Club FuelRod Kiosks To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/12/24
The first ever saga live show! Human beings left their homes and gathered at the Tin Roof Orlando to listen to tales of sugar drinks and strange CGI movies. Also, reoccurring, popular PTR character the Level Keeper appears! Phase 2, Sector 1 contains: Universal Cinemark Fat Tuesday Universal’s Great Movie Escape To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/11/24
The important work continues. Boat names are discussed and more kiosks are investigated. Plus…a Sector Keeper introduces a twist to the Saga rules(which were incredibly clear before this). Phase 1, Sector 3 contains:   Waterfront Kiosks (Emerald) Water Taxis Dancing Fountains NBC Sports Grill & Brew (Alpha) NBC Sports Grill & Brew (Omega) To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW...
Published 03/10/24
Evan Susser (Villain-Con Minion Blast) joins the boys to unlock the mysteries of temp kiosks, sugar pretzels and a possible doughnut deception?? Phase 1, Sector 2 contains: Voodoo Doughnut Auntie Anne’s Waterfront Kiosks (Sapphire) To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes, and for the truth about what Susser did, subscribe to Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at  patreon.com/podcasttheride.  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE...
Published 03/09/24
Finally! It’s the long-awaited sequel to 2018’s thrilling 19 episode event! What is the "Malltiverse" and how can it be fixed? Where's the Sector Keeper been these last few years? Is the Orlando mall's coffee store different than the Los Angeles mall's coffee store? All questions will be answered and much time will be wasted. Phase 1, Sector 1 contains: Universal Studios Store Cinnabon Quiet Flight Surf Shop Coke Icon To level up your Saga experience with bonus and ad-free episodes,...
Published 03/08/24
Wild Waves has it all: chicken nuggets, towels on a lawn and tubs of lukewarm water. Ashleigh Crystal Hairston (Tiny Toons Looniversity, Fairly OddParents: A New Wish) tells us just how wild those waves really were. P:TR Post Office February 2024 episode is up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE...
Published 03/01/24
To catch up ad-free on the original saga, and to get the complete Malltiverse experience, join Podcast: The Ride’s Club 3 at https://www.patreon.com/podcasttheride.  Podcast: the Ride Presents: The CityWalk Orlando Saga: Malltiverse of Madness premieres March 8th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/27/24
Derek Waters (Drunk History) joins us to discuss the beloved attraction Journey into Imagination! Griffin Newman Does Whatever He Wants Episode up at Club 3: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/23/24
Enjoy this sample of P:TR - The Second Gate. Find even more Second Gate episodes at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Live from Universal Studios Hollywood! An awards show about video games from the era of NBA Jam and Myst. Hosted by Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Leslie Nielsen and featuring some of the biggest stars of the 90s. Like Robert Culp! Link to Cybermania ‘94: https://youtu.be/Af9M8llS9JA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/16/24
We take a look at the Super Bowl Halftime shows Disney produced in the 80s and 90s. Featuring Indiana Jones! Mickey Rooney! And the Gulf War! Disney's California Adventure TV Special Episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/09/24