Podcast: The Ride King Kong (The Robot That Burnt Up) with David Love
Sep 12, 2025
In this lively discussion, David Love, a former Universal Studios tram tour guide and theme park enthusiast, shares his humorous memories of the iconic King Kong Encounter. He reminisces about the challenges of bringing King Kong to life in a theme park, dives into the quirks of nostalgia, and reflects on the evolution of attractions. The conversation also touches on the chaotic aftermath of the Universal Studios fire, the charm of theme park experiences, and the whimsical nature of Hollywood's personalities—all wrapped in laughter and fond reflections!
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Childhood Dream Became A Job
- David Love describes getting hired for the Universal tram tour and how it fulfilled a childhood dream.
- He recalls auditioning at the Friars Club, doing improv, and studying the tour obsessively as a kid.
Heckle-Turned-Role Swap
- David Love recounts heckling Scott Gardner on a tram and swapping places mid-tour as a prank.
- They executed the bit live and continued the tour with stone faces, delighting in subverting the audience.
Planted Gore Idea That Would've Gotten Them Fired
- Scott and David pitched planting a fake bloody arm after Jaws to shock tram guests, but they realized it would get them fired.
- They agreed it would have been an incredible incident for the tour Wikipedia despite risking their jobs.