Listener sentiment
Listeners remain overwhelmingly devoted to *Ride*, with the vast majority of recent ratings praising Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone's comedic chemistry, irreverent banter, and genuine warmth as the foundation of a podcast that functions as both pure entertainment and emotional comfort. The show's self-described "Baronies" community continues to grow, with many new listeners arriving via Benito's series *Overcompensating* and rapidly binging the full back catalog, adopting the hosts' distinctive vocabulary, and describing the show as a form of therapy or escape. Earlier criticism about the hosts' increasing political commentary appears to have softened in the most recent window — the latest politically oriented review actually applauds the hosts for taking a public stand — though a small number of dissenters still cite perceived self-absorption, heavy ad reads, or a humor style that simply doesn't land for them. On balance, the podcast commands near-unanimous enthusiasm, with its blend of absurd layered comedy, pop-culture fluency, and heartfelt friendship remaining its defining and most-praised strength.
Apple4.9 · 502
Summary generated Aug 22, 2026
