
Ride with Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone
And just like that… your favorite besties & tastemakers Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone are baaaack. Join them every Wednesday on your way to Sephora to hear their witty, ridiculous, and irreverent (jk) musings on life, the universe, existence, and what they currently ride for. If you've longed to hear two absolute bimbos talk about looping, Schrödinger’s cat, being a lizard, and SO much more, you're gonna absolutely live/die for this podcast. You might even... dare we say... ride for it. Trends, cultural moments that altered the direction of their lives, and even the film Mother!… NOTHING is off limits. WE RIDE AT DAWN!!
Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2025 • 38min
Pavlovian Dog + Spontaneous Generation
We've long admired Schrodinger's cat here on ride, but today we're talking about two new scientific concepts - the Pavlovian dog and spontaneous generation. Mary Beth opens up about her time working in the service industry and Benny revisits Powell's candy shoppe (sp?).Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Head to crapeyewear.com to shop and use code RIDE at checkout for 20% off full priced items. Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code RIDE15Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit ARTICLE.COM/RIDE and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Go to cokeurl.com/SimplyPOP to find out where you can try Simply Pop! Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits by going to joinbilt.com/ride. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 18, 2025 • 48min
Driving School + Kenergy
A humbling and harrowing tale of survival meets a trip down memory LANE. Benny tells his story of finding his own Kenergy and Mary Beth fondly remembers driving school.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Secure your online data today by visiting ExpressVPN.com/ridepod and find out how you can get up to four extra months free. Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code RIDE. Go to Quince.com/ride for free shipping on your order and three-hundred and sixty-five day returns. Head to https://squarespace.com/RIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIDE. #Sponsored - Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/RIDE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 11, 2025 • 47min
Owning Your History + Bald Guys
We've got a LOT to catch up on before we get into what we ride for. NEW ERA ALERT! Benny rides for owning your history and Mary Beth rides for bald guys.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Head to crapeyewear.com to shop and use code RIDE at checkout for 20% off full priced items. Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show - get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/RIDE.Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code RIDE15To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code ride at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 4, 2025 • 45min
Having 1 Labubu + Letting People Pay
The Baronies asked us anything and WE ANSWERED! Welcome to episode 2 of season 3. Benny is riding for having 1 Labubu and MB is riding for letting people pay. Cha-ching!!!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits by going to joinbilt.com/ride. Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit ARTICLE.COM/RIDE and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Head to https://squarespace.com/RIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIDE. Head to crapeyewear.com to shop and use code RIDE at checkout for 20% off full priced items. Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code RIDE15.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 28, 2025 • 47min
Stating the Obvious + 50 Shades Soundtracks
Overcompensating's Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone bring you season 3 of RIDE! And they haven't changed a bit.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team.Buy your copy of this spring’s must-read memoir, Paper Doll, available wherever books are sold!Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code RIDE15.Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIDE.Go to Nutrafol.com and use code RIDE for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 7, 2025 • 1h 7min
RIDE x OVERCOMPENSATING
Meet the cast of your new favorite show OVERCOMPENSATING in this special bonus episode. All episodes are streaming on Prime Video May 15!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 9, 2025 • 56min
Occupy Wall Street + The OC
It's truly an extended heritage month with some of the most RIDE rides we've had thus far on the show. Mary Beth rides for Occupy Wall Street while Benny rides for his current binge-watch, The OC. Melinda Clarke hive RISE!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to Quince.com/ride for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Order your copy of this spring’s must-read memoir, Paper Doll by Dylan Mulvaney, here: https://amzn.to/42cL8n3Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIDE.Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/RIDE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Go to ARTICLE.COM/ride for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 2, 2025 • 51min
IT'S A HITCHHIKE PART 2
We hear STRAIGHT from the Baronies again this week for part 2 of the hitchhike! Benny brings his experience from Universal Studios and Mary Beth reveals the closure of a beloved northeast rollercoaster.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Order your copy of this spring’s must-read memoir, Paper Doll by Dylan Mulvaney, here: https://amzn.to/42cL8n3Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/ridepod.Go to Quince.com/ride for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Start earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to joinbilt.com/RIDE.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 26, 2025 • 52min
IT'S A HITCHHIKE
ALL ABOARD!!! Hitchhike time. We learned to spell it, too. We're so excited to talk about what the Baronies ride for this week.... HUT HUT!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/RIDE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to HomeChef.com/RIDE.Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIDE.Go to Nutrafol.com and use code RIDE for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping.Go to ARTICLE.COM/ride for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 19, 2025 • 41min
Kelly Rohrbach's Instagram + Dante's Inferno
Benny and Mary Beth are showing you what happens... when people stop being polite...and start getting real... They're also referencing sacred texts this week with Mary Beth riding for Kelly Rohrbach's Instagram and Benny riding for Dante's Inferno. Hitchhike next week. Drive safe!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/RIDE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Go to Quince.com/ride for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.