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Ride or die is the result of a series of poor choices that's led to this: an episode-by-episode examination of Supernatural, hosted by Waldorph and Pru. Join us each week on our death march through the CW cult classic -- and remember, driver picks the music, shotgun shuts their cakehole.

Pru and Waldorph


    • Dec 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 143 EPISODES
    • 5 SEASONS

    4.9 from 64 ratings Listeners of Ride or Die Podcast that love the show mention: supernatural, funny, show.


    Ivy Insights

    When I first heard that two of my all-time favorite fan authors were launching a Supernatural podcast, I couldn't contain my excitement. As an ex-fangirl who thought she had escaped the clutches of Supernatural, there was a mix of enthusiasm and dread pulling me back in. But let me tell you, the Ride or Die Podcast did not disappoint. With its humor, irreverence, and thought-provoking discussions, it truly captures the essence of watching Season 1 for the first time. This podcast is a must-listen for any past or present SPN fanatics.

    The best aspect of The Ride or Die Podcast is undoubtedly the delightful and funny hosts. Their banter is top-notch and keeps you hooked from start to finish. Even if you've never seen an episode of Supernatural (like me), their storytelling abilities make it easy to follow along and enjoy the podcast. They have a unique way of summarizing each episode while weaving in their own reactions and experiences, creating a truly engaging listening experience. The hosts also take the time to break down characters, tropes, narrative, and filmmaking techniques, providing a thoughtful analysis that makes you appreciate Supernatural on a deeper level.

    Now, onto the worst aspects (if I can even find any). As someone who hasn't seen the show, there were moments when I felt left out or confused about certain references or inside jokes. However, this is more a reflection on my lack of knowledge than on the podcast itself. For die-hard fans who might be looking for more in-depth discussions about specific episodes or storylines, this podcast may feel like it only scratches the surface. But considering that it's meant to be a summary-style show with added commentary, it still does an excellent job at delivering entertainment and nostalgia.

    In conclusion, The Ride or Die Podcast is a gem for both dedicated Supernatural fans and casual listeners alike. It's a trip down memory lane for those who loved the early days of the show, while also providing a fresh and critical perspective on its narrative and filmmaking aspects. The hosts' quick wit and engaging storytelling make it impossible not to get sucked back into the Supernatural universe. So hop on this crazy bandwagon, rewatch Supernatural with their insightful commentary, and enjoy the ride. You won't be disappointed.



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    Bonus: Jared Texas Ranger (Walker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 121:23


    Join us as we try to navigate the absolutely baffling mess that was the pilot for Jared's new show. This episode features daddy issues on display, extensive discussion about hairpieces, two belts, and why in the year 2021 you would think a show glorifying a white cop would be...the thing to do. It's a lot.

    S5 Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 86:01


    You had questions, we had something approaching answers, this week on Ride or Die - S5 Q&A!

    Psychic! S5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 61:01


    We finally, finally rip off the premise of the podcast and discuss series finales, the season as a whole, and ask questions we don't have answers for this week on our psychic episode for season 5! 

    Swan Song (522)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 66:01


    In this cursed episode we manage to stop crying long enough to talk about Sam, Dean, and the end on Ride or Die - S5E22 - Swan Song   Recs: Pru - Bend Over Backwards (Lezhin) Waldorph - LabMuffin Science Beauty (youtube)

    Two Minutes to Midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 65:02


    Hold onto your bucket lists, folks, because this week, we're experiencing social trauma around Pestilence, celebrate Crowley's entire steez and finally meet bachelor No. 4 on Ride or Die - S5E21 - Two Minutes to Midnight!   Recs: Pru - Alone (Netflix) Waldorph - Calibre

    The Devil You Know (520)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 67:01


    This week we celebrate Mark Sheppard's existence, mourn Crowley's tailor, and discuss Winchester brother boy problems on Ride or Die - S5E20- The Devil You Know!   Recs: Pru - Onyx Boox Page ereader Waldorph - Tale of the Nine Tailed (VIKI, Netflix)

    Hammer of the Gods (519)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 69:01


    We are fully frustrated as pagan gods concoct half a plan to attack the angels (we think?), Sam and Dean are at best ancillary to the plot, Lucifer is so tired of this shit, and Pestilence rocks up in the final two minutes on Ride or Die - S5E19 - Hammer of the Gods.   Recs: Pru - Punch Drunk Love (Lezhin) Waldorph - RedTeapotAtelier on Etsy

    Point of No Return (518)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 64:58


    This week, Zachariah and his four faces (one of which is a lion) returns to rep the woes of all middle managers, the show remembers the third Winchester brother and absolutely nobody has a good time. (Also, Waldorph is the crazy one.)   Recs: Pru - Jojo Camping Waldorph - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    99 Problems (517)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 66:01


    This week we encounter a militia, Dean's ennui takes a turn for the worst, and Sam is just doing his best, okay? on Ride or Die S05E17 - 99 Problems!  Recs: Pru - Under the Skin (YouTube) Waldorph - Tsuki Odyssey 

    The Dark Side of the Moon (516)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 69:01


    This episode should have a trigger warning for oldest daughters. Both Sam and Dean are struggling in different ways, and someone has four faces, one of which is a LION this week on Ride or Die - S05E16 - The Dark Side of the Moon!    Recs: Pru - Mr Bride (Viki) Waldorph - Make Pumpkin Bread (this recipe, add a pinch of cloves https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Pumpkin-Bread-9576587?prm-v1)

    Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (515)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 68:24


    This week, the Winchesters and their extended family once again fail to practice self care and ask for help, Sam absolutely gets the short end of the stick, and we recognize a very important milestone in our shared journey to hell together on Ride or Die - S5E15 - Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid!   Recs: Pru - Hi Venus (YouTube) Waldorph - The Ezra Klein Show podcast

    My Bloody Valentine (514)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 63:54


    This week, you can have 2/3rds of a great time, enjoy some spectacularly good throwaway gags, be grateful your roommate is nowhere near as bad as the one in this episode—all as long as you don't spend more than two seconds rubbing your brain cells together on SPN S5E14 - My Bloody Valentine!

    The Song Remains the Same (513)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 51:01


    This week Team Free Will makes its official debut, Michael and Dean chat, and for 25 cents you too could have an angel watching over you on Ride or Die S05E13 - The Song Remains the Same.   Recs: Pru - Destined (iQiYi) Waldorph - The Winchesters (CW App)

    Swap Meat (512)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 49:01


    In which someone has a sex, Sam gets tranq'd twice, the show forgets its own lore, and Dean is along for the ride this week on Ride or Die S05E12 - Swap Meat

    Sam, Interrupted (511)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 51:01


    This week we try not to rub two braincells together lest this entire episode falls apart on Ride or Die S5E11 - Sam, Interrupted.   Recs: Pru - No Doubt In Us (Netflix) Waldorph - How to Be Eaten, Maria Adelmann

    Abandon All Hope (510)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 69:01


    Join us as we definitely don't weep our way through this absolute banger of an episode on Ride or Die S05e10 - Abandon All Hope   Recs: Pru - The Odyssey, translated by Emily Wilson Waldorph - Stick Season by Noah Kahan  

    The Real Ghostbusters (509)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 65:01


    Friends of the Pod Kate and Merelyn join us this week to discuss Supernatural going meta, why Pru couldn't watch this episode without adult supervision, and why Kate and Mere still go on vacation with us when we've done this to them twice now in Ride or Die - S05E09 - The Real Ghostbusters!    Recs(ish): Mere: avoid the Word of Honor fandom, don't watch Oppenheimer, do watch The Eagle Kate: Go to therapy, watch Barbie, read about the old man in the lake, learn about birds

    Changing Channels (508)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 74:01


    "Fine" is the word of the day in this week's episode of Ride or Die - S5E08 - Changing Channels   Recs: Pru - The Vergecast Podcast, Artifact app Waldorph - Strict Scrutiny Podcast, The Shadow Docket, by Stephen Vladek, Propublica's Supreme Court Reporting

    The Curious Case of Dean Winchester (507)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 58:01


    Brains beat legs but not by much in this week's episode of Ride or Die - S05E07 - The Curious Case of Dean Winchester.    Recs: Pru - The Golden Terrace, by Cang Wu Bin Bai Waldorph - Some of Us Are Brave, by Danielle Ponder

    I Believe the Children Are Our Future (506)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 59:01


    This week we review the milquetoast episode that somehow included the anti-Christ, body horror, faces sticking like that, hairy palms, and a c/w for teeth on Ride or Die S5e06 - I Believe the Children Are Our Future   Recs: Pru - I Will Master This Family (Tapas or Tappytoon) Waldorph - I'm Glad My Mom Died, by Jennette McCurdy

    Fallen Idols (505)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 58:01


    Sam and Dean kind of work a case, there's a movie tie-in, and Paris Hilton gets the glow light treatment this week on Ride or Die S05e05.

    The End (504)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 65:01


    This week, Dean finds out what the seven-year itch looks like for him and Castiel's profound bond, Jared owes someone in costume money, and the silk panties go canon on Ride or Die - S5E04 - The End!   Recs: Pru - None 2 Run App Waldorph - The Adventure Zone graphic novels

    Free to Be You and Me (503)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 67:45


    The free square for incest gets a workout with a breakup montage for the Winchester brothers, Dean tries to punch Castiel's v-card, and Sam's sideburns are an attack upon us all this week on Ride or Die!

    Good God, Y'All (502)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 58:01


    Sam and Dean meet up with old friends, make new enemies, and alas, really good casting wrecks the twist this week on Ride or Die - S5E02 - Good God Y'all.

    501 - Sympathy for the Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 69:01


    We're back! This week's episode is all go go go so fasten your seatbelts while we zoom through the consequences of Sam's "whoops", someone getting a molar in their hair, and the devil's seduction techniques in this week's episode of Ride or Die - S5E01 - Sympathy for the Devil.   Recs: Pru - Last Campfire Waldorph - Dragon Quest: Builders 2

    The Sam Girls Ep

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 108:16


    This week we're acknowledging your pain, you brave little soldier, and talking two two self-identified Sam Girls — if you've been listening to this podcast and yelling at us for our Dean bias, this is your show on Ride or Die - S4 - The Sam Girls Ep

    S4 Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 97:01


    It's our no-cuts Q&A episode! You had questions, we had something approximating answers this week on Ride or Die - S4 Q&A!

    Psychic! S4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 60:27


    Waldorph and Pru break out their psychic powers this week as we talk how annoyed we are when the show is good, how annoyed we are we have to keep watching it, and how annoyed we are that incest is always the Supernatural Bingo free square. This week, on Ride or Die - S4 - Psychic!

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    Season 4 Finale (421-422)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 111:31


    This week, we are plowing through the two-part finale like a semi through a classic Impala and both your hosts are BIG MAD at how much we enjoy it. Coming up on Ride or Die - S4 Finale! Recs: Pru - The Villainess Lives Again Waldorph - Bob Ross (YouTube)

    The Rapture (420)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 82:01


    This week we meet Castiel's vessel, Sam has blood on his face, and Dean is just D-U-N done with all of it on S4E20 - The Rapture! Recs: Pru - I Want to Go Home, by Gordon Korman Waldorph - Ella Enchanted, by Gail Carson Levine

    Jump the Shark (419)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 58:01


    This week Sam becomes a middle child, Dean shoots a tunnel, and we learn not top put your bed on top of a vent on S4E19 - Jump the Shark! Recs: Pru - Heaven Official's Blessing (Netflix) Waldorph - Go caving!

    The Monster at the End of This Book (418)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 76:01


    Supernatural gets meta and Kripke gets self indulgent and honestly, Chuck, you're not wrong: writing is hard—this week on Ride or Die S4E18 - The Monster at the End of This Book! Recs: Pru - Shang-Chi (Disney+) Waldorph - Wired's X Support Series (YouTube)

    It's a Terrible Life (417)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 68:43


    A very different Dean wears Winchester costuming, fends off elevator advances from his brother and has correct radio allegiances this week on Ride or Die - S4E17 - It's a Terrible Life Recs: Pru - Tetris Effect Waldorph - Knowledge Fight (podcast)

    On the Head of a Pin (416)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 88:01


    We hope everyone brought a bottle of water this week because we've got religious doubt, Dean's perfect tear and torture—and we're thirsty as shit, on Ride or Die S4E16 - On the Head of a Pin! Recs: Pru - Park Predators (podcast) Waldorph - LuLaRich (Amazon Prime), The Dream (podcast)

    Death Takes a Holiday (415)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 75:46


    This week we welcome back old (psychic) friends, old (death) friends, and lie to newly dead friends on Ride or Die - S4E15 - Death Takes a Holiday! Recs: Pru - I Ship My Rival x Me AND Mr Snail (BilliBilli Comics) Waldorph - The Terminator & T2 (Netflix)

    Sex and Violence (414)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 68:49


    This week the themes of the season persist, someone fucks in a glass office, and we have...so many questions about a siren on Ride or Die - S4E14 - Sex and Violence. CW: intimate partner violence discussed Recs: Pru - Quit Your Job Waldorph - Dirty John (Podcast) + Real Crime Profile Eps about Dirty John (2017)

    After School Special (413)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 100:07


    This week we travel back to 1997 where Sam was a little feral, Dean was a gaping wound, and really nothing has changed. Recs: Pru - Mr. King (kdrama) Waldorph - Beloved, by Toni Morrison

    Criss Angel is a Douche Bag (412)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 77:31


    This week, we explore whether capes are worse than top hats, whether Dean Winchester would ever safeword, and Russian dash cams on Ride or Die - S4E12 - Criss Angel Is a Douchebag! Recs: Pru - Penn & Teller: Fool Us (CW, YouTube) Waldorph - The Mirror Has Two Faces (Netflix)

    Family Remains (411)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 83:36


    This week we revisit Supernatural's favorite themes: incest and baffling characterization choices on Ride or Die - S4E11 - Family Remains! Recs: Pru - Empresses in Palace (Youtube) Waldorph - Strong Woman Bong Do Soon (VIKI)

    Heaven and Hell (410)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 117:26


    This week, the role of Kate Winslet will be played by Dean Winchester, we discuss the Extremely Regular childhood of Waldorph and we're forced to reckon with why the show made any of the choices that it did on Ride or DIe - S4E10 - Heaven and Hell. Recs: Pru - Imamu Room (YouTube) Waldorph - It's Been A Minute, With Sam Sanders (NPR Podcast)

    I Know What You Did Last Summer (409)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 112:17


    This week, we meet the angel who was PROBABLY intended to be a bigger piece of the S4 puzzle, reckon with how much our tolerance for problematic content has changed since this episode originally aired, and want to give a content warning for intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Buckle up for Ride or Die - S4E09 - I Know What You Did Last Summer!

    Wishful Thinking (408)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 76:52


    This week, Supernatural asks the big questions: is Bigfoot real? are having your wishes granted truly a gift? if a giant sentient teddy bear decided to end it all, would it truly be free from the hell of existence? All this and more on Ride or Die - S4E08 - Wishful Thinking Recs: Pru - Am I The Asshole subreddit; Bonk, by Mary Roach Waldorph - Come As You Are, by Emily Nagoski; Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, by Caroline Criado Perez

    Ride or Die-ish (EMBARRASSING)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 51:31


    We recorded an episode on the Supernatural prequel. This is the first you're hearing about it. You're gutted. #Bravo you cowards

    It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester (407)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 95:37


    This week Sam's hopes are crushed, Dean & Castiel fall into a startling intimacy, and Pru screams WITCHES no fewer than three times on Ride or Die - S4E07 - It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester!  

    Yellow Fever (406)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 79:40


    This week, Dean Winchester gets done dirty, Sam is just done, and being a germaphobe just *clenches fist* hits different on Ride or Die - S4E6 - Yellow Fever Recs: Pru - Defector Waldorph - Raya and the Last Dragon

    Monster Movie (405)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 88:46


    This week, the Winchesters do Oktoberfest, Supernatural does film grain in HD and a freshly rehymenated Dean works triple time to do the monster mash on Ride or Die - S4E05 - Monster Movie! Recs: Pru - Studson Studio Youtube Channel Waldorph - The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo (youtube)

    Metamorphosis (404)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 82:39


    Get ready to have your misophonia triggered and to get put off your dinner, because this week longpig and feelings are on the menu on Ride or Die - S4E04 - Metamorphosis! Recs: Pru: Made You Look (Netflix) Waldorph: Ted Lasso (Apple+)

    Ride or Die - S4E03 - In the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 93:55


    Waldorph won't let us use "INCEST INCEST INCEST" as our summary for this episode, which is ridiculous since there is no better distillation of Ride or Die - S4E03 - In the Beginning Weekly Recs: Waldorph: Janet Stephens' Youtube Channel Pru: Sword and Brocade (Viki)  

    Ride or Die - S4E02 - Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean Winchester

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 70:57


    The Winchesters meet some old friends and categorically fail to make any new ones this week on Ride or Die - S4E02 - Are You There God? It's Me, Dean Winchester! Weekly Recs: Waldorph - Citation Needed Podcast Pru - Inuyasha

    Ride or Die - S4E01 - Lazarus Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 120:40


    Gird your trenchcoats and loins, because we're crawling out of the living hell that was Season 3 into Season 4 on Ride or Die - S4E01 - Lazarus Rising! Weekly Recs: Waldorph - Circe, by Madeline Miller Pru - Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb

    Bonus Episode: 401 High Watch-Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 80:14


    We're high, we have GREAT time, we eat a whole pie, have bread revelations, and Jensen Ackles continues to be really pretty. Treat yourself to a watch-along of Supernatural S4E01 - Lazarus Rising.

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