Category: Podcasts

Thunder Mesa Limited Episode 6: David Erickson

Let’s talk about Disneyland! The host and creator of Fresh Baked Disney joins me for an insightful discussion about the Happiest Place on Earth. David has been covering the ins and outs of Disneyland for 9 yeas as a near full-time Disney vlogger and gives his unique perspective on the park and where it might be headed in the future.

Thunder Mesa Limited Episode 5: Michael Campbell

Join me for episode 5 of the Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast and a great conversation with Disney Railroading historian, Michael Campbell! Michael is a leading authority on Walt Disney’s railroading interests and has produced museum exhibits, presentations, and collectables on behalf of Walt’s Barn and the Walt Disney Family Foundation. We talk everything from Disneyland locomotive builder’s plates, to models of the Lilly Belle, and the final home of former Fort Wilderness locomotives. Don’t miss this one!

Thunder Mesa Limited Episode 4: Sam Towler

Join me for a fun and informative conversation with professional model maker, Sam Towler! Sam is the multi-talented young man behind the Nature’s Wonderland model at Walt’s Barn in Griffith Park, and has worked with Walt Disney Imagineering on recent high-profile projects like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Pixar Pier, and Tokyo’s Fantasyland expansion.

Here’s a look at Sam’s Nature’s Wonderland model railroad on display at the 2016 Fullerton Railroad Days: Thunder Mesa Studio YouTube

You can follow Sam’s creative projects on Instagram: @fabricatednonsense
Facebook or his NWRR blog

TML Podcast Episode 3: William Tyson

Join me for a fun and candid conversation with retired Disney Imagineer, William Tyson! From Epcot World Showcase, to Disneyland Paris, Animal Kingdom, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and just about every Disney Park in-between, William has some amazing stories to tell from a 37 year career with WDI. Listen in on how the magic was made real working with some of the very best in the business!

TML Podcast Episode 2: Ray Spencer

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast and my chat with former Disney Imagineer Ray Spencer! Ray is a well respected creative professional with over 20 years at Walt Disney Imagineering. As an Executive Creative Director, he oversaw numerous projects for Disney Parks around the globe, as well as the designs of attractions, hotels, shops, and restaurants. Like so many Disney folks, Ray is an avid rail-fan who enjoys sharing that passion with others. Listen in as we talk about his time with Disney, the many projects he has had a hand in bringing to life, how he got into the themed entertainment business and so much more. Enjoy!

TML Podcast Episode 1: Jake Johnson

Welcome to the very first episode of the Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast. Join us as we talk with former Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Dimensional Designer Jake Johnson about his time in the Disney Model Shop, riding on the movie Tombstone, building miniature sets for Robot Chicken and so much more!