Tales From The Jungle Crews
These are the stories of the Skippers of Disney's Jungle Cruise
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Tuesday Apr 28, 2015
Tuesday Apr 28, 2015
We're headed back to Orlando! WDW is where the adventures of our latest Skipper Interviewee happened. Skipper Elliot was at the Jungle East, but his adventures span more than just his time in the Jungle. We have a fantastic discussion about the differences between Anaheim and Orlando, as well as his exciting times behind the wheel of the boats in both places. So, pull up a chair, or a car, or wherever you consume your podcasts from, and enjoy!
Tuesday Apr 21, 2015
Tuesday Apr 21, 2015
Just over 2 years ago, we had our first taste of what it was like to work at the WDW Jungle Cruise, when we spoke with Skippers Alan Shankle and Johnny V. This was one of our first Skype interviews, and we're looking forward to doing more. We learned about some of the differences between Disneyland and WDW, and really got a good feel for the Skipper mentality there. This week's rerun is our first trip to Orlando...But is there a reason *why* we are revisiting our East Coast brethren this week? Well, you will find out on April 28th, for our next new episode! Special surprises abound!
Tuesday Apr 14, 2015
Tuesday Apr 14, 2015
Boy, it must be like your Birthday, or something. Two episodes in the same week? Crazy!We sit down this week again with Skipper Stephanie Grace, as she shares more stories of her time at the Jungle. This episode we even get into the details of her famed "24 Shot" incident. Lots of super-exciting stories with a super fun lady-Skip. She's one of my favorites, and she is just as charming on a microphone as she was in a boat.
Friday Apr 10, 2015
Friday Apr 10, 2015
It's SECRET BONUS EPISODE TIME!Ok, so a couple of days ago, I was alerted to a really cool one man show that is premiering in Los Angeles on Friday, April 10th, open until April 19th. I saw a bit of it, and I knew I had to have this guy on the show. It's a bit strange, because he is a non-Skipper, but his spirit is as much at home in the Jungle as it is wherever the costumed characters hang out... The show information is at WorkingForTheMouse.com, and if you are in the LA or Orange County area, I genuinely can endorse this show and recommend that you go see it.Also, today was the launch day of Merchandise From The Jungle Crews. Art that is designed by Skippers, and is for anyone... We start off with 9 t-shirt designs that are a must have for any fashionable fan's collection. The shirts can be found here, at Merchandise From The Jungle Crews. We'll be adding new shirts and products as time goes on. This will help support the podcast, as well, so swing over and take a peek!Thanks, everyone, and we'll see you soon.
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Happy Tuesday! This week is another "off week" for us, so here's the replay of the day...Back just over a year ago, I got to go hang out with about 20 retired Skips at a private BBQ. I got a chance to sit down and do some really fun interviews, and this one was one of my favorites. Skippers Ed Cunningham and Dave Champagne were a blast to talk to, and this episode gets into a lot of fun Jungle trivia. I hope you guys are enjoying it. We're getting geared up here for a big announcement, hopefully coming soon...
Tuesday Mar 31, 2015
Tuesday Mar 31, 2015
It's that time again, Adventurers!This week we have the incredible Skipper Stephanie Grace with us for the first of her two part visit. I worked with the lovely Doctor starting back in 2006, and she was always a delight on the docks. I knew she had some great stories to tell, and after the last episode going so far back in time, I thought we could use a trip back to the future.We'll see you back here in 2 weeks!
Tuesday Mar 24, 2015
Tuesday Mar 24, 2015
Today on the Rerun-a-matic 3000, we present the first part of our interview with Skippers Sue Barnaby and Tim Meltreger. Sue B is a legend on the Westside, and was among the very first female Skips to ever drive a boat. Tim Meltreger also left a big mark on the park, as well as bringing subtle Jungle humor to his other projects. Have a fun listen, and we'll see you next week with another new episode.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
What a strange and wonderful journey around the River that this podcast has been, my friends. Well, today, it gets even more strange and wonderful.When I started this back in 2011, I never expected that eventually I would be interviewing a Skipper from the 1950's, let alone a Skipper like Warren Asa. Warren's first day in a bote was July 17, 1955, on the opening day of Disneyland. He was among the first of his kind, helping create both the adventure of Disneyland, and the adventures in the Jungle. I was really lucky to get to spend an hour chatting with him about what brought him to Disneyland, his time as a Skipper, and a bit about his life. It was a wonderful interview, and I hope that you guys enjoy it as much as I did.Skipper Kyle