The Jungle

Trevor Kelly & David "Dr. Skipper" Marley
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Two former Jungle Skips talk Disney, Theme Parks, & Pop Culture. However in true Skipper fashion, the conversation frequently heads into uncharted waters. Hosted by David "Dr. Skipper" Marley (Author, Disney Historian) & Trevor Kelly (Crooner, Senior Art Director)

  1. 3D AGO

    TikTok Zootopia Rabbit Holes, Jungle NYE Speed Runs, & why this Ronto Wrap slaps

    We’re back from winter break and immediately making up for lost time. This episode is a full Jungle-style free-for-all: bizarre New Year’s Eve stories, childhood experiences that felt normal but absolutely weren’t, Disney decisions that make no sense, food opinions that feel legally actionable, and a few moments where we probably reveal too much about how our brains work. We talk NYE chaos from Disneyland to Washington, DC, weird algorithm rabbit holes, theme park history, abandoned Disney ideas, and why some things were never meant to survive Park Operations. There’s nostalgia, good times, and much much more The break is over. The Jungle is back open. Welcome to 2026.

    53 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Deadhead: Showing off your Small World, Murder Hornets in Dreamland, & why Anaheim’s Jungle has no Jingle

    Join the lads as they chat about: The Small World streaker, what rides they would streak on, Macy Thanksgiving conspiracies, Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway, Sneaking into Nara Dreamland (an abandoned Disneyland clone), working in the parks during the holidays, why Anaheim doesn't have the Jingle Cruise but Florida does, and much much more.

    49 min

  3. 11/16/2025

    Roger Rabbit Rights Return, Fake Jungle Fams, & come ride the Galactic Murder Bus

    “Life is chaos—but we’re doing all right.” From Halloween hangovers to Thanksgiving Turkey Explosions, Trevor & Dave dive into an oddly empty Disneyland visit, a Haunted Mansion Holiday that felt twice as fast, and a Star Tours ride-through that sparks the eternal question: why does a civilian shuttle have blasters? We swap Jungle Cruise safari stories (secret-shopper managers, Indy’s “King Kong doors”), mourn the death of free club soda taps, and so much more! Thanks to this episodes sponsor WDW Magazine. Use promo code "Jungle10" to save on your subscription and more!

    49 min

  4. 11/01/2025

    Queen Mary's Rusty Bottom, Is Prince Eric ok?, & Jerry the Chimps Big Adventure

    Trevor and David are back with another wild ride of an episode—starting with  "Wait-Times” for your desk (yes, really), and ending with the legend of Jerry the Chimp from a pre-Disneyland “The Jungle” in Anaheim. Along the way, they unpack some wild plans for WestCOT Center, and the Queen Mary’s slow-motion sink into chaos. There’s Tiki-a-Go-Go hype, Haunted Mansion trivia that’ll melt your Doom Buggy-loving mind, Mermaid brainwashing, and Cajun Turkeys. Also: Trevor’s job news, mystery box giveaways, ancient strip-club history lessons, and why Disney+ documentaries feel like hostage videos.

    39 min

  5. 10/15/2025

    Dadventureland, Vampire Hulks, & Grimm Disney Fairytales

    Trevor and David return to the mic for a wild ride through the Disney multiverse of mayhem. This week’s episode cruises from a retirement-home Sinatra serenade to the “officially unofficial” Anaheim Halloween Parade broadcast. Along the way, the guys rant about how Disney turned witty skipper improv into Dadventureland, reminisce about Universal Studios’ weirdest theme park moments, and debate whether Walt’s Apartment or Tarzan’s Treehouse makes the better post-apocalyptic hideout. Plus: tornado sightings, the bizarrely dark origins of classic Grimm fairytales, and much more! Use code JUNGLE10 for 10% off subscriptions or merch, from this episodes sponsor WDW Magazine—the collectible way to keep the magic on your coffee table.

    43 min

  6. 09/15/2025

    Disney Queue Cloggers, 110 year old Beach Bunnies, & the Furby that wouldn’t die.

    Three years in and somehow we’re getting weirder, in the best way. We kick off with Taco Bell’s Y2K menu (double down on the double-decker), a Furby that will not die, and Jess’s spooky-cool “Bottle-yaga” for Knott’s Into the Fog. David returns from a cross-country odyssey (Marceline pilgrim badge unlocked) plus an Angels Flight joyride and a spicy modern-art rant (banana, meet wall). We swap EPCOT lore from the man behind “Drinking Around the World,” then dive into park reality: line-cutting mega-squads, DIY Lightning Lane scams, and why Disney’s feeling more two-tier than ever. Also: introduce yourself to the Lincoln Challenge (stand like the animatronic—no hands, no lawsuits), a Star Tours hat caper, and a Patreon tease for our two-part Marceline video drop. It’s tangents, tiki, and just enough chaos to keep the Jungle boat afloat. Rate, review, and tag us with #LincolnChallenge. Use code JUNGLE10 for 10% off subscriptions or merch, from this episodes sponsor WDW Magazine—the glossy, collectible way to keep the magic on your coffee table.

    45 min

  7. 09/01/2025

    Skyway Spartan Kicks, Dinner with Eisner, and Casey Jr's coming off the tracks

    The lads welcome special guest Tim Kelly this episode for a whirlwind of Disneyland in the ’70s, from speeding Casey Jr. trains and Skyway shenanigans to fireworks misfires and Tinker Bell crash landings. Tim also dives into his days as a pitcher, scout, and coach with the Dodgers and Angels — including unforgettable moments at Dodgers Fantasy Camp with Joe Walsh of the Eagles, stories of big-band nights at the park, and Michael Eisner’s quirky Angels era. It’s trains, tunes, and trouble all rolled into one.

    43 min

  8. 08/15/2025

    Deadhead episode: Aladdin's Oasis Heist, Cast Member Habits, & Indiana Jones and the Temple of Spencer Gifts

    From Hitler’s car in Orange County to an Oceans 11-style heist at Aladdin’s Oasis , this episode’s got it all—Disney history, legendary Jungle Cruise pranks, and a few rants about live-action remakes & neon snakes in Indiana Jones. Plus, the weird cast member habits we just can’t shake. Laughs, chaos, and a little backstage mischief all in a days work in, The Jungle

    44 min
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Two former Jungle Skips talk Disney, Theme Parks, & Pop Culture. However in true Skipper fashion, the conversation frequently heads into uncharted waters. Hosted by David "Dr. Skipper" Marley (Author, Disney Historian) & Trevor Kelly (Crooner, Senior Art Director)

Information

  • Creator
    Trevor Kelly & David "Dr. Skipper" Marley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Jungle
  • Show Website
    The Jungle

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