Wild Mouse
Theme park perspectives from two childless men in their 40s and their friends. Hosts Taylor Bartle and Kevin Nesgoda and their guests dive into specific rides, shows, restaurants, and more, mixing history, personal stories, and fun discussions about what makes these attractions exciting or interesting. Visit our gift shop at wildmousepodcast.com! Get exclusive content by becoming a Premium Passholder at patreon.com/wildmousepodcast!
Episodes
Spooky szn is upon us, which means it’s time to prepare yourself for frights and fun!
Today we’re headed to the king of theme park haunts, Universal Studios, for Halloween Horror Nights! Prepare to be scared as we regale you with tales of terrifying clowns, obsessed girlfriends, and blood sucking sinners! Plus all the evil tacos, cursed cocktails, and strange pastries you can fit down your gullet!
As we say hello to fall, we say goodbye to summer and those of us in the Pacific Northwest must also say goodbye – permanently – to our beloved Wild Waves Theme & Water Park. Rob & Miriam Porter return to mourn our loss and cherish our memories. Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy that it happened.
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Taylor’s “little” brother and our resident “Star Wars Guy,” EJ is back to get our intergalactic grub on.
Chow down on Adelphi Cheesy Noodles with Fried Chicken Tip-Yip at Docking Bay 7. Then, wash it down with a Fuzzy Tauntaun or some Jabba Juice while rocking out to DJ R-3X at Oga’s Cantina. And don’t forget the blue milk!
We’re headed back to Batuu to enjoy the culinary offerings of...
Ahoy mateys! Climb aboard as we sail the seven seas, pillaging and plundering along the way. Dead men tell no tales but we do as we take a look at Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean! Yo ho!
And don’t worry, we discuss it.
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Greetings, and welcome to the grand re-opening of Wild Mouse! We have risen from the dead! On a related note, today we’re taking a look at Universal Studios’ Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride! Join us for a wild journey through the tomb of Imhotep, filled with skeleton soldiers, black light ghouls, and ancient Egyptian glory holes!
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Bonjour, dudes! Rob Porter is flying solo today and we’re heading straight for the Big Blue! We’re catching a ride on the EAC with the chillest turtle at Disneyland Paris. Hang on tight, it’s time for Crush’s Coaster!
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Three… two… one… HERE WE GO!
Today I’m joined by Underrated host and Wild Mouse all-star Derick McDuff, trying to convince me that Universal Studios’ Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge is a terrible ride. Alternately, I’ve also got The Old SwitchAroo co-host Jaymo pleading his case that the ride is actually great. Who’s right and who is wrong? Hear the arguments and decide for yourself...
Hang onto yer hats ‘and glasses!
Filmmaker Lisa Ovies joins the show to discuss the “wildest ride in the wilderness,” Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! Hear us talk all about the attraction’s humble beginnings, the 2014 plus up, and of course the famous “goat trick.”
Check out Rogue Studios at roguestudios.ca and follow Lisa at instagram.com/lisaovies!
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My little brother and resident “Star Wars Guy” EJ rejoins the show to help deconstruct the tech, the scale, and the sheer storytelling magic of Disney’s most ambitious attraction. Join us as we head back to Batuu for an in-depth look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!
From dodging AT-ATs to surviving a face-off with Kylo Ren, we’re breaking down why this ride changed the game for Imagineering.
In this episode, Mike Lund from The Old SwitchAroo podcast returns, along with his wife Katherine, to dive into the atmosphere and history of Disneyland’s iconic Blue Bayou restaurant. We discuss the unique experience of dining inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and whether the food truly lives up to the legendary ambiance.
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Ben Dewalt is back, and this time he’s brought reinforcements! He’s joined by his wife, Melissa, to dive into the “island paradise” of… Central Florida? We’re grabbing tropical drinks in a hotel basement at the legendary Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto!
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We’re hitting the flight line at Silverwood to talk Stunt Pilot, the park’s high-intensity single-rail coaster. Special guest Danny Knightmare from Horror Addicts joins me to break down the ride’s relentless pacing and near-miss elements.
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Get ready for one of our boulder episodes, although you might take it for granite. The Pun King himself Max Zaleski returns to marvel at the backside of water with the world famous Jungle Cruise!
Check out Unconfined Fight Offerings at brainbustertees.com/ufo!
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I’m joined by horror host Gory B Movie to discuss a dark ride, but not dark in the way her name might suggest. No, today we’re looking at Universal Studios’ Secret Life of Pets ride! Get ready to be transformed into a puppy and try to survive the chaos, mayhem, and even explosions!
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Tonight we head to the Alps to flee a yeti and get a little chiropractic work done on a classic Disneyland ride, the Matterhorn Bobsleds! Joining me in this cramped little car is PNE Playland manager, haunt actor, and host of the JustHauntedHouseThings podcast, Courtney!
Listen to JustHauntedHouseThings at justhauntedhousethingspodcast.buzzsprout.com!
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Indie wrestler and pyromaniac Shawn Phoenix joins me to take our first ever trip to Kennywood and discuss the world’s only (I’m willing to bet) theme park ride based on pest control! It’s the roller coaster slash dark ride known as The Exterminator!
Follow Shawn on Instagram at instagram.com/xshawnxphoenix!
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What’s this? What’s this? Artist, podcaster, and Wild Mouse all-star Tony Gee is back again to discuss the Nightmare Before Christmas themed holiday overlay of the Haunted Mansion!
Check out Tony’s art at skeletonyart.com and listen to The Grave Plot Podcast at graveplotpodcast.com!
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Kevin Nesgoda is back again to discuss the most magical place on – what’s that? Oh, we can’t use that? Okay, well the place with the most magic on either coast, Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
Learn more about OutPaged at outpaged.com!
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The Porters return and we blast off into outer space as we discuss every version of Space Mountain from the Disney Parks around the world!
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Filmmaker and actor Jed Brian joins me on a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN as we flee the flames of Dollywood’s Blazing Fury!
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