When you have time, spend it well—with a podcast you love. That’s the idea behind our new Podcasts on Spotify campaign, celebrating the shows and creators that make a spare moment worth pressing play.
One of the podcasts featured in the campaign is Ride , hosted by besties Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone . Each week, the comedian-actor duo share their witty musings on life, culture, trends, and whatever they’re currently riding for, from boba tea to “that arm vein guys have.” The show is full of recurring bits, highly specific references, and enough lore to reward even the most devoted listeners.
Naturally, we had a few questions of our own, so we asked Benny and Mary Beth to take our Spotify Questionnaire. From the first songs they remember loving to the pop divas in heavy rotation, here’s how the king and queen of Baronies everywhere are listening.
Benny: “ Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore ” by Tinashe .
Mary Beth: “ I Can’t Wait ” by Phoebe Bridgers .
Mary Beth: “ Wannabe ” by Spice Girls .
Benny: “ Lucky ” by Britney Spears .
Mary Beth: It’s the name of my character in the romcom I am making: Emmy.
Benny: OC 2: songs I’m testing for season 2 of [my Prime Video series] Overcompensating —eek!!
Mary Beth: Ugh, I’m so bad with finding new people cause I listen to the same songs a thousand times. But Olivia Dean came into my life this year and I’m so grateful.
Benny: Sophia Stel and Arlo Parks !!
Benny: Oh my God. how i’m feeling now . And probably Norman Fucking Rockwell! I think I’ve listened to that album 10,000 times front to back. Maybe my fave of all time!
Mary Beth: Tove Lo ’s BLUE LIPS .
Benny: Well, when I was in the closet it was ARTPOP , but now I talk about that album publicly and frequently!
Mary Beth: No, I am proud of listening to girl singers around the clock.
Benny: “ brand new chanel$ ” by Slayyyter as the doors open. And also “ Track 10 ” by Charli xcx (I want her to ride in on my casket like in the “ Good Ones ” video). Maybe Mary Beth Barone sings “Back to Black” as well. Ugh my funeral is gonna be one for the books!
Mary Beth: Benny singing a jazz standard of “ Welcome To My Island (Remix) .”
Mary Beth: Mark Ronson .
Benny: Alex Chapman ! I know he’s got some sexy little playlists in there!!
Mary Beth: Hyper pop or rap
Benny: Yes! Today it was LUX by ROSALÍA (butt day) and then Midnight Sun (Girls Trip) . For three months straight it was Fancy That . I’m consistent and also gay x.
Benny: I sent a cover Amber Bain ( The Japanese House ) did of “Kiss Me” to a friend because it’s in season 2 [of Overcompensating ] and I think it’s the best thing ever made.
Mary Beth: I can’t say!!!
Mary Beth: Wired because AirPods are too heavy for my tiny earlobes. That’s real.
Benny: Earbuds but wire on a flight
Mary Beth: Walking with [my dog] Pinky 🙂
Benny: Walking in a park with a new album by one of my fave girls (I don’t listen to male artists unless it’s Bad Bunny ).
Benny: I loveeeee The Good Buy , Poog , and Seek Treatment forever!
Mary Beth: I don’t listen to podcasts but my love goes out to all those affected.
Benny: I want to arm wrestle Joe Rogan.
Mary Beth: Benny Drama!
Benny: Michelle Williams.
Mary Beth: My mom.
Watch or listen to Ride with Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone on Spotify.
What’s the last song you listened to?
What’s the first song you remember loving?
What’s the name of your current playlist?
Who’s the best artist you’ve discovered recently?
What album takes you back to a specific place or moment more than any other?
Is there such a thing as a guilty musical pleasure? If so, what’s yours?
What’s the song you’d want played at your funeral?
If you could swap music libraries with anyone for a day, who would it be?
Do you listen to music while you exercise? What kind?
What’s the last song you sent to a friend, and why?
Earbuds or wired headphones?
Describe your ideal listening environment.
What’s your go-to podcast when you’re running errands or doing chores?
What podcast host would you most want to hang out with?
Who would you want to narrate the audiobook version of your memoir?