Tales From The Jungle Crews

RERUN: That's Skippertainment, pt 2; S03 E02

The second half of our interview with Skippers John Patrick and Joey Gassmann, from August 2013. 

RERUN: That's Skippertainment, pt 1; S03 E01

Our first episode of our third season was our 39th episode, and it was unlike every interview we had put out so far. Skipper John Patrick joined me, as well as Skipper Joey Gassmann. To say that I had a LOT of negative feedback to this episode would be an understatement, and it was the only episodes that I have ever had so much email about. The funny thing was the basic tone of the emails, which all went something like this... 
"I can't believe you would have a podcast about Disneyland, and put someone on the show who was so strongly negative about working there..." 
I don't particularly think that John Patrick was over the top in that way, but he definitely had some strong criticisms about his time working at Disneyland. Since this episode, I've been able to get to know John a little bit on Facebook, and my respect for him has grown. I think that this was a strong start to our second season, and a really different episode for us. 
Oh, memories... 

RERUN: Westside Skipper Reunion, Pt 2; S02 E28

Here's the second part of the Westside Skipper (and others) reunion from 2013. This episode would wrap up the second season of our show, and end with the loudest and most over-the-top episode that we had to date. Chiefie was, without a doubt, a larger than life personality, and he is dearly missed in the circle of Skips who knew him. 
This episode was a TON of editing, because of his continually dropping vulgarities and into non-sequitirs. Still, it was worth it, and I do have a fondness for it.

RERUN: Westside Skipper Reunion 2013; S02 E27

So, this is a damn hard episode for me, for a few reasons. Hopefully there's still a few people reading these recaps, so here's a bit of the history.
Every 2 years, there is a reunion of Skippers and Westside CMs from the 80's and 90's in Anaheim. This was the first year I went, even though I wasn't part of the demographic, so I could take a few minutes and interview people for the podcast. I got to meet and interview some amazing new friends at the event, including Skipper Laura Huff, Skipper Phil Pierce, and Skipper Cisco Maldonado. It was my first time meeting Skipper Father Joe Baca, as well as Joe Ribble. Lots of amazing times. 
I also got to meet a crazy cat named Chiefie, who will play a lot into the next episode. He was a larger than life guy who passed away the following year. The very strange thing is that this was published on the day we lost another Skip, Skipper Mark "Sumo" Sagato. It's bizarre that it's been 4 and a half years since we lost him, and it's still a huge wound for me. Mark was my trainer at Maliboomer in 2001, and a close friend to myself, as well as many in the Knotts Haunt community. Every time I talk about this episode, it's hard not to have those two gentlemen in my mind. 
Our rerun-apocalypse is still going on full strength. We're running 2 episodes a week until we've had them all hit the Podcast list, and then we're done with the show. So, make sure you save your favorites and share the show while it's around. Also, join us at Facebook.com/JungleCrews even after the show is over.

RERUN: Nerd Birds; S02 E26

Skipper Kat Knudson was always someone I connected with when I was at Jungle. We had a lot of nerd stuff we shared; Books, games, movies, etc... So, when I went up to Seattle to hang out with the boys on a lovely weekend in 2013, of course I had to make a side trip and spend a few minutes catching up with her. I'm of fond of this episode as I am my friendship with Kat
Our rerun-apocalypse is still going on full strength. We're running 2 episodes a week until we've had them all hit the Podcast list, and then we're done with the show. So, make sure you save your favorites and share the show while it's around. Also, join us at Facebook.com/JungleCrews even after the show is over.

RERUN: Descent Into Madness, Pt 3; S02 E24

Part 3 of our barside sit down with Skipper Mike Robles and Adam Rotella... (The Disclaimer from last episode stands on this one too: It's very heavy into people and things that happened in 2000-2003, and less general Jungle than most of our episodes. Also, definitely not one for when the kids are in the room.)
Our rerun-apocalypse is still going on full strength. We're running 2 episodes a week until we've had them all hit the Podcast list, and then we're done with the show. So, make sure you save your favorites and share the show while it's around. Also, join us at Facebook.com/JungleCrews even after the show is over.

RERUN: Descent Into Madness, Pt 2; S02 E23

Part 2 of our barside sit down with Skipper Mike Robles and Adam Rotella... (The Disclaimer from last episode stands on this one too: It's very heavy into people and things that happened in 2000-2003, and less general Jungle than most of our episodes. Also, definitely not one for when the kids are in the room.)
Our rerun-apocalypse is still going on full strength. We're running 2 episodes a week until we've had them all hit the Podcast list, and then we're done with the show. So, make sure you save your favorites and share the show while it's around. Also, join us at Facebook.com/JungleCrews even after the show is over.

RERUN: Jungle Crews Radio Play XMas Episode

Merry Christmas, Adventurers! I hope your Jungle has Jingle, and that you are enjoying this most happy of seasons.
In doing the interviews about the Jungle Crews podcast, I am inevitably asked what episode is my favorite, or what I am proudest of. I know that it's not the thing that sticks out most to people, but we created this series of 8 "Radio Plays" that exist inside the Jungle Crews universe. Skipper Gary London (A thinly veiled tribute to Skipper Gerry York), and his friends got to go on adventures in a Jungle-like world that was brought to life by the voice talents of Skipper Trevor Kelly, Joey Hurley, and a host of supporting characters. We had a great time writing the scripts, but when it came to the Xmas episode, I really feel like we hit a home run. We were able to do the most with the sound effects and editing, and even threw in a bunch of in-jokes and references for our die-hard fans.
So, here it is, presented at Xmas for what is likely the last time. I hope everyone enjoys it.