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Talking Thomas

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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

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Episodes

  1. The Twin Engines

    Join us as we explore the next volume in The Railway Series, in which we meet Donald & Douglas!

  2. Passengers and Polish/Gallant Old Engine

    Watch along and listen as we finish the Skarloey Railway saga strong with Passengers and Polish and Gallant Old Engine!

  3. Special Funnel/Steam Roller

    Listen and watch along with Tony and Orion for a discussion about Special Funnel and Steam Roller!

  4. Home at Last/Rock ‘n’ Roll

    Watch along and listen as we continue our Season 4 commentaries with our discussion about Home at Last and Rock ‘n’ Roll!

  5. The Little Old Engine

    Read along with us as we discuss The Little Old Engine, the next book in The Railway Series!

  6. Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady/Rusty Helps Peter Sam

    Watch along with us as we continue our exploration of Season 4. In this episode, we witness Peter Sam leave behind a refreshment lady and get into an accident with slate trucks!

  7. 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!

  8. 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.

  9. Granpuff/Sleeping Beauty

    We’re back! Watch along and listen as we start our review of Season 4 with Granpuff and Sleeping Beauty!

  10. Duck and the Diesel Engine

    Read along and listen as Tony and Orion discuss the classic Railway Series volume, Duck and the Diesel Engine!

  11. The Eight Famous Engines

    Read along with us as we discuss the twelfth volume of The Railway Series, The Eight Famous Engines!

  12. 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!

  13. 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!

  14. 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!

  15. 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!

  16. 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!

  17. 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!

  18. 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!

  19. Escape/Oliver Owns Up/Bulgy

    Watch along and listen as we discuss the “Oliver Trilogy” from Season 3!

  20. One Good Turn/Tender Engines

    Watch along with us and listen as we discuss two Season 3 episodes, One Good Turn and Tender Engines!

  21. 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!

  22. Trust Thomas/Mavis/Toby’s Tightrope

    Watch along and listen as we discuss three more classic episodes of Season 3!

  23. 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!

  24. Edward the Blue Engine

    Read along and listen as Orion and Tony discuss the ninth volume of The Railway Series, Edward the Blue Engine!

  25. 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!

  26. 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!

  27. 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!

  28. 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!

  29. 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!

  30. 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!

  31. Gordon the Big Engine

    Read along and listen as we discuss the eighth volume of The Railway Series, Gordon the Big Engine!

  32. 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!

  33. Toby the Tram Engine

    Read along and listen as we discuss the seventh book in The Railway Series, Toby the Tram Engine!

  34. Henry the Green Engine

    Listen and read along as we discuss the sixth volume of The Railway Series!

  35. Shining Time Station: Second Chances

    Watch along and listen as we provide our commentary on the second Shining Time Station Family Special, Second Chances!

  36. 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!

  37. 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!

  38. Troublesome Engines

    Read along and listen as we discuss the fifth volume of The Railway Series, Troublesome Engines!

  39. Tank Engine Thomas Again

    Read along and listen as Orion and Tony discuss the fourth volume in The Railway Series, Tank Engine Thomas Again!

  40. 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!

  41. James the Red Engine

    Read along and listen as Tony and Orion discuss the third volume in The Railway Series, James the Red Engine!

  42. Best and Worst of Season 2

    Listen as Orion and Tony discuss their personal picks for the best and worst episodes of Season 2!

  43. 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!

  44. The Diseasel/Wrong Road/Edward’s Exploit

    Enjoy our commentaries on three Season 2 classics, featuring The Diseasel, Wrong Road, and Edward’s Exploit.

  45. Thomas the Tank Engine

    Read along as we discuss Book Two of The Railway Series, Thomas the Tank Engine!

  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!

  47. The Branch Line Engines Trilogy

    Enjoy our commentaries on Thomas Comes to Breakfast, Daisy, and Percy’s Predicament!

  48. Better Late Than Never/Donald and Douglas/The Deputation

    Enjoy our commentaries on three episodes from Season 2!

  49. The Duck and Diesel Trilogy

    Enjoy our commentaries on Pop Goes the Diesel, Diesel’s Devious Deed, and A Close Shave for Duck!

  50. Shining Time Station: Too Many Cooks

    It’s another requested Shining Time Station episode! Today it’s Season 1’s Too Many Cooks!

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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

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