We continue today where we left off from yesterday as Hedley yells, "Lepetomane!" The governor hits his head against the wall but realizes it will never work. He tells Lamarr that the folks in Rock Ridge will kill him in just one day. Hedley remarks that one day is all you'll need to be forever remembered for what he did. As Lamarr begins to parade the governor around his office, singing Hail to the Chief, Lepetomane starts to recite the Gettysburg address. Suddenly, Miss Stein opens the curtain...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The episode begins with the Governor telling someone to throw something on and stay in that position. As he enters the room, we hear him zipping up his fly. He explains he was out walking the parapet. Lamarr reminds the governor he was to find a new sheriff and was bringing him in for an introduction. Lepetomane takes one look and realizes Hedley has lost his mind. He even asks, "Are you crazy? Can't you see that man is a ni?" Lamarr assures the governor that such a progressive move as appointin...
Mar 28, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 24
We begin with Hedley Lamarr looking directly into the camera, asking where he can find such a man? He follows up with, why am I asking you? The sound of a crowd outside gets him to go to the window. As he opens, we see Boris the Hangman saying to Bart, "Welcome to Hanging House!" He then adds, "Not to worry, everyone is equal in my eye." Lamarr gets a sudden bolt of inspiration and nearly chokes on his mint. As we end the episode, Hedley and Bart arrive at the Governor's office. He is no where t...
Mar 27, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 23
The episode starts with Hedley trying to adjourn the meeting, but realizes he is overstepping his bounds. The governor then decides to pass around the paddle-balls for everyone to use. As the scene dissolves, we are back in Lamarr's office. He is contemplating his dilemma. He is tasked with finding a new sheriff of Rock Ridge. However, law and order is the last thing he wants. As he ruminates, he literally looks at us through the fourth wall to ask for our help. Our guests today are the guys res...
Mar 26, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 22
We begin with a near Marge Simpson-like growl between Hedley and Lepetomane. After helping the governor sign the bill, Hedley needs to also help get the pen back in its holder. It seems the meeting is about to conclude when Miss Stein says she has an urgent telegram she received last Friday. It is from the citizens of Rock Ridge. When the governor hears the letter, he immediately jumps up and says they all need to protect their phony baloney jobs. Almost everyone gives the governor a harumph sav...
Mar 25, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 21
The episode continues with Governor Lepetomane decryring the paddle balls are defective. Hedley is using his perfectly but still agrees with the governor who makes him stop. Hedley then gets the governor to sign legislation to create a refuge for the criminially insane by creating a casino. Governor Lepetomane gives a short speech to the staff about the importance of the new legislation and they all cheer. The governor then congratulates Hedy but he corrects him saying his name is Hedley. The Go...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Today's episode opens with Reverend Johnson telling the congregation he is going to read from Matthew, Mark, Luke and...Duck. He says this last big as a lit bundle of dynamite is thrown into the church through a window. The explosion is followed by a quick fade to black. We then fade in to the door of the Governor William J. Lepetomane after some discussion about what life in a nursing home might be like. Inside the meeting room, politicians are gathered, including the GOV and his scantily clad ...
Mar 21, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 19
We continue with the townspeople holding an open meeting in the midst of their church service. After Olson Johnson finishes his monologue we hear from several other Johnsons. For those who missed it earlier, apparently everyone in the town in a Johnson. Howard Johnson says he is not about to give up the ice cream stand he built with his own two hands. Samuel Johnson, who looks like he is moonlighting from his role as Grandpa Joe, agrees with each of the Johnsons. Not to be out-done, Van Johnson,...
Mar 20, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We continue today's minute with Gabby Johnson still making his speech before the congregation. Alan and Walt, along with guests Jim and Dwayne, try to figure out the derivation of all the words Gabby uses. Afterwards, Olson Johnson stands up and acknowledges the speech. In fact, he says he is happy all the children were there to hear such authentic frontier gibberish. He then goes on a monologue of his own, reminding the citizens of what their forefathers went through to establish their town. He...
Mar 19, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Today's episode opens with the conclusion of the Ballad of Rock Ridge, which turns into a church-sounding hymn stating the town is turning into excrement. As Reverend Johnson asks everyone to be seated, he presents his position on the matter. He reminds them all of the events of the past few days. The sheriff murdered, crops burned, stores looted, people stampeded and cattle raped. He says to them that the time has come to act and act fast! Suddenly, he tells them he's going to leave and immedia...
Mar 18, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We continue the raiders doing their dirty work in the town of Rock Ridge. As we go through each of the moments, we break down what is real and what is not. We discuss the difference between jumping through candy glass and putting your hand through a real glass window. The discussion moves to a strange platform with feedbags that seems to serve no purpose other than for a stunt. Alan and Walt also discuss one resident of Rock Ridge who has a bullet proof hat and that a three-sided phone booth sho...
Mar 15, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
We begin today's episode with a fade in to a day in the life of Rock Ridge. We also get the Ballad of Rock Ridge being sung to help advance the story. We get a kind of montage sequence to go along with the lyrics being sung about the town. The discussion moves to how each movie studio had their own Western town set for filming Westerns, but they were only shallow facades. Once an actor steps inside a building they would then move to a sound stage for interiors. While discussing the inside shots,...
Mar 14, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We begin the episode continuing with Taggart complaining about being hit on the head with a shovel. He then pleads for a favor and asks Hedley to hang Bart by his neck until dead. Hedley returns to his window and speaks with Boris the Hangman once more. He asks if there is a way to work in a special. Boris laments he is so busy he will not be able to work him in until Monday. While this conversation is taking place, we are about to see a man and his horse being hung. Hedley returns to his office...
Mar 13, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Today's episode begins with Hedley trying to think of a way to scare off the people of Rock Ridge. Initially, Taggart has an idea, but Hedley mistakes it as a need for him to use the restroom. Taggart instead suggests he knows how to rid the town of its residents. He suggests they kill the first born male of every household. Hedley considers the idea for a moment but then declares it as too Jewish. After a moment, Taggart enthusiastically suggests a number 6. Hedley isn't sure of what that is so...
Mar 12, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 12
At the beginning of this episode, Hedley Lamarr (played by Harvey Korman), drops an obscure joke with, "The Doctor Gillespie killings." Once he returns inside his office, he mulls over how to get the land while giving Lady Justice a thorough molesting. As he ponders the way to steal the land, Taggart, uncomfortable at his boss's gyrations, accidentally knocks over a stack of law books. Hedley immediately looks for legal precedence. He looks up land snatching only to find he needs to "see snatch....
Mar 11, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We open with the continuing discussion between Taggart and Hedley Lamarr regarding the railroad. Taggart keeps reminding Lamarr the railroad has to go through Rock Ridge. As they are discussing the matter a sudden crashing sound scares Taggart. Hedley goes to the window to reveal a gallows below with Boris the Hangman hard at work. Hedley asks him to keep it down and Boris promises to try but he has two men home sick with the flu. He then adds, it is utter chaos down here. Boris then lurches ove...
Mar 08, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Today we continue with Bart and Charlie pulling themselves the rest of the way out of the quicksand. They are tired and gasping for breath after drudging through the mire. Taggart, now noticing the two lying on the ground, derides them for lolly-gagging and trying to get a tan. He tosses a shovel down and tells them to put it to good use. Bart, unable to take it anymore, graps the shovel. Charlie tries to convince him to not do it! However, there is not stopping Bart who whacks Taggert on the ba...
Mar 07, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The episode begins with Taggart calling for Lyle to get a rope over here. Lyle complies, tossing his lasso out over the quicksand. Bart and Charlie's expression turns from relief to panic as they realize Lyle is rescuing the handcar. Charlie says they are going to be left to die but Bart tells him not to panic. He's got his foot on the rail. As Charlie manages to get some of the quicksand in his mouth, Bart is slowly pulling them out of the quicksand. While they try to escape, Taggart is already...
Mar 06, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Bart and Charlie move along the track on the handcar, dancing and continuing to sing De Camptown Lady. As they come to a stop, Charlie suddenly gets the feeling that the world is rising around them. As Bart and Charlie slip below the frame, we hear them discuss the nature of water and earth before yelling, "Quicksand!" Taggert comes riding up and in disgust at the sight of the quicksand, throws his hat on the ground. He immediately picks it up, dusts it off and starts to yell for Lyle. Our guest...
Mar 05, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Taggert informs Lyle and company that the surveyors are concerned there is quicksand along the track. Lyle suggests having some horses check it out, only to be beaten over the head by Taggert. They cannot afford to lose horse so they send a couple of the railroad workers. Bart explains that he is not qualified given his grandmother is of Dutch decent. Lyle forces them to get on a handcar and head down the line. As they do, they suddenly break into a rendition of De Camptown Lady. Our guest on to...
Mar 04, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The minute opens with Lyle suggesting a song the railroad workers can sing, like Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. After Bart and his fellow workers feign to not know that song, Lyle suggests a different song. He asks them to sing De Camptown Lady. Once again, Bart and his compatriots act as if they do not know the song. So, Lyle begins to sing it for them. As he continues, he gets more and more into both singing and dancing. Soon, the entire group of railroad overseers are jumping and dancing around. S...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The Wilder Ride welcomes as its first guest of season two, podcaster Jim O'Kane. Jim brings his expertise in railroads and Western history to the discussion of the opening scene of Blazing Saddles. After squaring off on each side of the tracks the railroad workers, led by Bart, enter into a battle of wits with Lyle and his crew. Lyle tries to taunt them with a request for a "slave" song. Bart restrains some of his fellow workers from becoming physical, choosing instead to sing a different kinds ...
Feb 28, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Alan and Walt wrap up the credits and begin to discuss the camera movement toward the men working on the railroad. We get a good look at the rail line and number of people doing the work. There seems to be a good number of overseers keeping on eye on the work being done. Eventually Lyle shows up and talks about the heat of the day before a Chinese worker passes out. Lyle unceremoniously demands they dock him a day's pay for nappin' on the job. At that moment, we get a story from actor Burton Gil...
Feb 27, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Alan and Walt continue breaking down the opening title credits of Blazing Saddles. They do take some time to discuss the career of the film's cinematographer. They also discuss several secondary characters, the opening theme song and the Ballad of Rock Ridge. As the minute continues, they discuss the writers, the story of how Mel Brooks was introduced to the script and how the writing sessions went. Finally, the hosts discuss the films producer and his body of credits, which leads to a discussio...
Feb 26, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hosts Alan Sanders and Walt Murray begin to breakdown the opening credits of Blazing Saddles. The film opens with a the Warner Brothers logo burning away into a prairie vista, followed by the title of the film flying into view. As the credits are shown, Alan and Walt discuss each name and their biographies along with some background stories of the making of Blazing Saddles. We hope you enjoyed today’s episode. If you have not done so already, take a moment to leave us a rating on your pod-catche...
Feb 25, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, hosts Alan Sanders and Walt Murray preview and discuss their upcoming second season of The Wilder Ride. The movie they will break down one minute at a time is the western satire, Blazing Saddles. Alan and Walt knew they did not want to have to put a disclaimer on every episode of the season, so this one serves as both explanation and warning for the season to follow.
Feb 18, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Here is a quick promo about our upcoming season two breakdown of the Gene Wilder comedy, Blazing Saddles . Like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to our podcast through your pod-catcher of choice. We go by The Wilder Ride everywhere, including our website, www.TheWilderRide.com . We even have a Patreon page for those who may be willing to provide some additional support to our show. Don't forget to take a moment to leave us a rating and a review on whatever pod-ca...
Feb 06, 2019•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
During our bonus show where we began to look at the film Christmas Vacation one minute at a time, we had the chance to speak with actress Beverly D'Angelo who plays Ellen Griswold in the film franchise. We only had an hour of her time and it was a true WILD RIDE to try to stay focused on the film, while learning a little more about her. We covered her intro into films, her love of singing, some fun memories from the set and her thoughts on some of the actors. We also learn she has a secret desir...
Dec 31, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The remaining episodes of our breakdown of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation are only available to our Patreon subscribers. However, we wanted to put out a short teaser of what you can expect to hear if you were to become a subscriber at the $10/month or higher level. In this excerpt, Clark Griswold is at the lingerie counter at the mall and has regressed to a 14 year old's brain. Hosts Alan Sanders and Walt Murray describe this scene and find a way to tie it to the theme of 2001: A Space Od...
Nov 19, 2018•2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Our listeners have spoken! Our newest Patreon show will breakdown the holiday classic, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. From now until Christmas, we will release 7 episodes. The first one is free to everyone. The remaining six shows will drop weekly from now until Christmas Eve on our Patreon page. The main take away from the opening credits is a concept we call, the Griswold Effect. In our first episode, we discover “The Griswold Effect” is able make even the best of us behave like total ...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
