Talking Thomas
By Talking Thomas
Enjoy a wide-ranging series of discussions exploring various aspects of the Thomas the Tank Engine franchise and fandom, from the long-running TV series, its American introduction via Shining Time Station, The Railway Series, and more!
Hosted by Orion Anderson and Tony Young
Hosted by Orion Anderson and Tony Young
Talking ThomasSep 28, 2019
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Four Little Engines/A Bad Day for Sir Handel
Watch along with us as we discuss Four Little Engines and A Bad Day for Sir Handel in our continued exploration of Season 4!
Apr 16, 202424:48
Bulldog/You Can’t Win
Watch along and listen as we discuss the second set of Mid-Sodor Railway stories, Bulldog and You Can’t Win.
Nov 12, 202328:57
Granpuff/Sleeping Beauty
We’re back! Watch along and listen as we start our review of Season 4 with Granpuff and Sleeping Beauty!
Oct 06, 202330:21
Duck and the Diesel Engine
Read along and listen as Tony and Orion discuss the classic Railway Series volume, Duck and the Diesel Engine!
Oct 01, 202151:11
The Eight Famous Engines
Read along with us as we discuss the twelfth volume of The Railway Series, The Eight Famous Engines!
May 01, 202138:14
Best and Worst of Season 3
Join us as we discuss our choices for the best and worst of Season 3 of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends!
Apr 09, 202146:39
Shining Time Station: Stacy Cleans Up
Watch along with us as we discuss the fourth episode of Season 3 of Shining Time Station, Stacy Cleans Up!
Mar 25, 202130:50
Shining Time Station: Bully For Mr. Conductor
Watch along with us as we discuss the third episode of Season 3 of Shining Time Station, Bully For Mr. Conductor!
Mar 24, 202131:27
Shining Time Station: Schemer’s Alone
Watch along with us as we discuss the second episode of Season 3 of Shining Time Station, Schemer’s Alone!
Mar 23, 202131:23
Shining Time Station: Becky Makes a Wish
Watch along with us as we discuss the premiere episode of Season 3 of Shining Time Station, Becky Makes a Wish!
Mar 22, 202134:02
Heroes/Percy, James, and the Fruitful Day/Thomas and Percy’s Mountain Adventure
Join us as we discuss the final three episodes of Season 3!
Mar 11, 202120:12
Percy the Small Engine
Read along and listen as we discuss the classic Railway Series book starring the most famous green tank engine, Percy the Small Engine!
Feb 25, 202136:59
Escape/Oliver Owns Up/Bulgy
Watch along and listen as we discuss the “Oliver Trilogy” from Season 3!
Feb 12, 202124:33
One Good Turn/Tender Engines
Watch along with us and listen as we discuss two Season 3 episodes, One Good Turn and Tender Engines!
Feb 08, 202116:22
Edward, Trevor, and the Really Useful Party/James Goes Buzz Buzz/All At Sea
Join the fun as we discuss three more episodes from Season 3!
Jan 26, 202121:30
Trust Thomas/Mavis/Toby’s Tightrope
Watch along and listen as we discuss three more classic episodes of Season 3!
Jan 22, 202122:54
Four Little Engines
Take a journey to the heart of the Island of Sodor and visit the Skarloey Railway with us as we discuss Four Little Engines!
Jan 10, 202140:04
Edward the Blue Engine
Read along and listen as Orion and Tony discuss the ninth volume of The Railway Series, Edward the Blue Engine!
Jan 01, 202124:04
The Trouble With Mud/No Joke For James/Thomas, Percy, and the Mail Train
Watch along and listen as we discuss three more episodes from Season 3!
Dec 16, 202020:17
Thomas, Percy, and the Dragon/Diesel Does It Again/Henry’s Forest
Watch along and listen as we provide our commentary on three more episodes from Season 3!
Dec 09, 202020:28
Gordon and the Famous Visitor/Donald’s Duck/Thomas Gets Bumped
Watch along and listen as we discuss the next three episodes in Season 3!
Nov 28, 202024:35
A Scarf for Percy/Percy’s Promise/Time for Trouble
Watch along and listen as we “talk Thomas” about the first three episodes of Season 3!
Nov 19, 202022:12
The 2nd Annual Talking Thomas Halloween Special: Scare Dares!
Happy Halloween! Watch along and listen as we provide our thoughts on the Shining Time Station Halloween classic, Scare Dares!
Oct 31, 202033:59
Shining Time Station: Queen for a Day
Watch along and listen as we discuss the final Shining Time Station Family Special, Queen for a Day!
Oct 28, 202001:00:51
Gordon the Big Engine
Read along and listen as we discuss the eighth volume of The Railway Series, Gordon the Big Engine!
Oct 22, 202033:43
Shining Time Station: One of the Family
Watch along and listen as we discuss the third Shining Time Station Family Special, One of the Family!
Oct 01, 202001:01:00
Toby the Tram Engine
Read along and listen as we discuss the seventh book in The Railway Series, Toby the Tram Engine!
Sep 24, 202031:52
Henry the Green Engine
Listen and read along as we discuss the sixth volume of The Railway Series!
Sep 17, 202035:50
Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Watch along and listen as we provide our commentary on the second Shining Time Station Family Special, Second Chances!
Aug 21, 202001:01:23
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Watch along and listen as we discuss the first Shining Time Station Family Special, Once Upon a Time!
Aug 18, 202001:02:15
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Join us in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Thomas and the Magic Railroad as Orion and Tony provide a full-length commentary on the film!
Jul 26, 202001:33:32
Troublesome Engines
Read along and listen as we discuss the fifth volume of The Railway Series, Troublesome Engines!
Jul 18, 202035:34
Tank Engine Thomas Again
Read along and listen as Orion and Tony discuss the fourth volume in The Railway Series, Tank Engine Thomas Again!
Jul 10, 202035:31
Shining Time Station: Mr. Conductor’s Fourth of July
Watch along and listen as Orion and Tony discuss the Independence Day-themed episode of Shining Time Station!
Jul 04, 202030:52
James the Red Engine
Read along and listen as Tony and Orion discuss the third volume in The Railway Series, James the Red Engine!
Jun 29, 202029:08
Best and Worst of Season 2
Listen as Orion and Tony discuss their personal picks for the best and worst episodes of Season 2!
Jun 21, 202042:02
Percy’s Ghostly Trick and Woolly Bear
Listen and watch along with us as we finish our Season 2 commentaries and talk about Percy’s Ghostly Trick and Woolly Bear!
Jun 16, 202016:34
The Diseasel/Wrong Road/Edward’s Exploit
Enjoy our commentaries on three Season 2 classics, featuring The Diseasel, Wrong Road, and Edward’s Exploit.
Jun 12, 202023:26
Thomas the Tank Engine
Read along as we discuss Book Two of The Railway Series, Thomas the Tank Engine!
Jun 02, 202030:46
The Three Railway Engines
The first in a new series of episodes featuring a discussion of a book in the series that started it all, The Railway Series! Listen to Orion and Tony “talk Thomas” as they discuss The Three Railway Engines!
May 24, 202039:04
The Branch Line Engines Trilogy
Enjoy our commentaries on Thomas Comes to Breakfast, Daisy, and Percy’s Predicament!
May 21, 202021:32
Better Late Than Never/Donald and Douglas/The Deputation
Enjoy our commentaries on three episodes from Season 2!
May 13, 202020:01
The Duck and Diesel Trilogy
Enjoy our commentaries on Pop Goes the Diesel, Diesel’s Devious Deed, and A Close Shave for Duck!
Apr 02, 202024:53
Shining Time Station: Too Many Cooks
It’s another requested Shining Time Station episode! Today it’s Season 1’s Too Many Cooks!
Mar 31, 202032:03
The Runaway/Percy Takes the Plunge
Enjoy our commentaries on two Season 2 episodes, The Runaway and Percy Takes the Plunge!
Mar 04, 202013:10
Percy and the Signal/Duck Takes Charge/Percy Proves a Point
Enjoy our discussion of three Season 2 classics, Percy and the Signal, Duck Takes Charge, and Percy Proves a Point!
Feb 27, 202018:44
Saved From Scrap/Old Iron/A New Friend for Thomas
Enjoy our commentary on the Season 2 episodes Saved From Scrap, Old Iron, and A New Friend for Thomas!
Feb 18, 202026:18
Shining Time Station: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air at Shining Time Station as we discuss He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not!
Feb 14, 202029:42
Double Trouble/A Cow on the Line/Bertie’s Chase
Our Season 2 commentaries are here! Enjoy our discussion of Double Trouble, A Cow on the Line, and Bertie’s Chase!
Feb 05, 202026:53
Shining Time Station: Jingle, Jingle, Jingle
Enjoy our commentary on our first requested Shining Time Station episode, Jingle, Jingle, Jingle!
Jan 31, 202033:37