Mental health issues can affect anyone in the world and rail workers are no exception. In this episode, we welcome Paul Stanford, railwayperson of 40 years and founder of HEAD-SHUNT, the mental health charity for the railway family. Paul tells us not only about the challenges to mental health that come from working on the railway, but also the atti…

Welcome to a new mini-series on the Railway Mania channel, where we are giving guests the challenge of putting forward their candidate for KING OF THE STEAM AGE. First up is friend of the show, Graham Muspratt, making the case for Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid. Thanks to Graham for coming on the podcast again!…

Oooops, I’m making podcasts again! In this episode, I’m talking to cartoonist Hunter Delaney about his new graphic novel on Kickstarter, The History of Hardcore! We dive deep on process, music, originality, and all sorts of the type of nonsense you expect from this pod. Follow Hunter on Instagram @blackxrider Support The History of Hardcore on Kick…

The Titfield Thunderbolt is one of my favourite films and I’m so chuffed to have been able to work on the recent train pack we made at work in conjunction with StudioCanal and the 70th anniversary of the film. Ever since I first saw it, I’ve always wondered how I would go about remaking the film in the modern era.…

Our guest is author David Grimshaw, talking about articulated locomotives, but not the sort that immediately come to mind. These machines were built in America long before Fairlie or Meyer's creations. Horatio Allen's articulated locomotives were built in the 1830s for the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company, at the time the longest railway …

Today’s podcast guest is Lawrie Rose, creator and star of popular YouTube channel Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels. We’re talking about what it’s like to realise every railway enthusiast’s dream: having your very own locomotive. Lawrie explains the the circumstances that led to the purchase, how he went about it, and shares his experience and advice for…

100 years ago, a luxury express sleeper train was en route to Peking, travelling through dangerous territory. In the middle of the night, the train is deliberately derailed and the passengers are kidnapped. The hostages include a journalist, the wealthy daughter of an a Rhode Island Senator, a French businessman, a gangster and a US Army Major. The…

Nick joins us again for the second half of this double-bill about collieries and coal railways of North East England. Nick goes into detail on 3 distinct railway systems; The Bowes, Lambton and Harton lines. Thanks again to Nick for being an excellent guest!By Railway Mania

The birthplace of the railway is often said to the be coalfields of North-East England. We are joined by Nick Richardson in this first half of a two-part episode. Nick sets the scene as we discuss the landscape, the technology, and the people of the coal mining communities. If you're interested in learning Geordie, here is a handy affiliate link: h…

To celebrate 10 years of 'Steam Locos in Profile', Chris Eden-Green embarked on a mammoth mission across America, to publish 10 new episodes all about American steam locomotives. Chris joins us on the podcast to discuss the (literal) highs and lows, the logistics of such a feat, and the steam scene in the USA. Purchase your copy of the USA special …

Joining us today is Dan Fox of the Signals to Danger podcast, which takes an in-depth look into the history of rail crashes in Britain. Dan talks us through the genesis of the show, key developments and learnings in British railway safety and how changing practices and technologies have affected it. We also answer some questions sent in by listener…

The summer of 2022 has seen the return of the #LoveYourRailway campaign to social media. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Marketing Manager Luke Hudman joins us today to tell us the idea behind the campaign, why we should love our railway, and how to get involved. 'Love Your Railway’ brings together over 80 organisations from as far afield as Sc…

Composer, musician and singer Cheryl B. Engelhardt may be the first person to have created an entire album start-to-finish whilst on a transcontinental railway trip. Travelling from her home in New York to Los Angeles and back, Cheryl used this time to create ‘The Passenger’, a new-age album reflecting her personal experiences. This episode, we wel…

We are joined by none other than Jonathan Guilbert, whose YouTube channel ‘Gandy Dancer Productions’ has been an incredible source of inspiration for me and many others over the years. Jonathan has digitised and edited his colour 8mm and 16mm films, taken during the final years of British steam railways, and used his filmmaking knowledge and experi…

In episode 24 of the Railway Mania podcast we welcome Matt, Will and Nathan from the 563 locomotive group to talk about a special loco that's spent a good deal of time treading the boards starring in 'The Railway Children' stage play and is soon to be restored to working order on the Swanage Railway. We talk about the loco's history, how it escaped…

'Steam Locomotives in Profile' is back in 2021, in the form of a feature length special focusing on IMLEC, The 2021 International Model Locomotive Efficiency Competition. Model engineers from around the country came together to test the mettle of their creations in a head-to-head 3-day competition. Chris Eden-Green returns to the podcast to tell us…

Erica Henderson (Squirrel Girl, Jughead) joins the show to talk about her recent work on Assassin Nation and Dracula, Motherfucker. We dive deep on process, the benefits of working on the iPad, writing for yourself, and much more. Follow Erica @Ericafails This episode is sponsored by GARM! Visit www.garmcompany.com/tmbc for 20% OFF textures, brushe…

Welcome to this special episode of Railway Mania. Our guest is the author of numerous books on trains and railways and whose latest publication 'All Aboard!' is now on sale, it's Julian Holland! We talk about the huge variety of railway-related topics covered in the book, and Julian's own experiences of trainspotting during the 1950s and 1960s. Tha…

Ben Powell and Rob Rossington of The 009 Society join us for another look at narrow gauge modelling. They tell us about what the society can offer and the scope of what it covers (not limited to just 009 but 1:76 narrow gauge modelling in general). We also look at how the modelling scene is changing for narrow gauge as more and more manufacturers o…

Liana Kangas (SHE SAID DESTROY, TRVE KVLT) joins the show to talk about her journey as an artist, her first experience as a writer, and building a brand and body of work with intention. Follow Liana @lianakangas on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch, and listen to Comics Inebriated This episode is sponsored by Gold Union Printing! Visit bj.goldunionpri…

The Big Smoke is a city full of stories and our podcast guest for this episode is none other than Tom AKA Jago Hazzard, who has been making a hugely popular series of videos on London’s transport and history. ‘Tales from the Tube’ is a fascinating look at London’s Underground. We’re going to talk about where it began, how the stories come about and…

Audio Edit Remove Jesse Lonergan (HEDRA, PLANET PARADISE) joins the show to talk about making individualistic comics, learning from rough experiences, finding his voice, and much more. Follow Jesse @JesseLonergans on Twitter and @Jesse.Lonergan on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by GARM! Visit www.garmcompany.com/tmbc for 20% OFF textures, bru…

Sophie Goldstein (AN EMBARRASSMENT OF WITCHES, FLASH FORWARD) joins the show to talk about her process, the lessons she’s learned from both studying and teaching the craft of comics, and much more. Follow Sophie @RedInkRadio This episode is sponsored by GARM! Visit www.garmcompany.com/tmbc for 20% OFF textures, brushes, typefaces and more for ProCr…

Writer Ryan K. Lindsay (BEAUTIFUL CANVAS, EVERFROST) joins the show to talk about his approach to writing, his collaborations with Sami Kivela, his experience in the DC Writers Workshop, and much more. Follow Ryan @RyanKLindsay This episode is sponsored by GARM! Visit www.garmcompany.com/tmbc for 20% OFF textures, brushes, typefaces and more for Pr…

Matt Emmons (GARDENER, DAGGER DAGGER) joins the show to talk about putting together an original longform graphic novel, managing successful Kickstarter campaigns, running anthologies, and much more. Follow Matt on Twitter @secondatbest_ and on Instagram @second.at.best This episode is sponsored by GARM! Visit www.garmcompany.com/tmbc for 20% OFF te…

Christine Larsen (BY NIGHT, ORCS) joins the show to talk about her new series, the ways she approaches each step of the comics-making process, the things that keep her engaged, and what she strives for in her work. Follow Christine @Larsen_Project on Twitter and @larsenproject on instagram This episode is sponsored by PanelxPanel Magazine! Check ou…

Chris Schweizer (MARS ATTACKS, THE CROGAN ADVENTURES) and Kyle Starks (ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN, ASSASSIN NATION) join the show to take a deep dive into their collaboration process, the similarities and differences in their individual processes, the ways they bring out the best in each other, and their new book, THE SIX SIDEKICKS OF TRIGGER KEATON. Foll…

The birth of steam traction and the modern idea of the railway came at a time of great social change in Britain, when groups of religious dissenters were carving out their own niches in the world in order to prosper. Our guest for this episode is historian, author and all-round expert in early 19th Century railways Anthony Dawson. We shall be looki…

Steve Foxe (CHEAT(ER) CODE, RAZORBLADES) joins the show to talk about his wide-ranging experience in comics, from writing about comics, editing various projects, running a horror magazine, and writing everything from young readers stories to visceral horror and erotica. Follow Steve @Steve_Foxe This episode is sponsored by GARM! Visit www.garmcompa…

Michael Walsh (SECRET AVENGERS, THE VISION) joins the show to talk about his new horror series from Image Comics, THE SILVER COIN, which he’s crafting alongside some of the industry’s top writers. Michael talks about his path in comics, what made him fall in love with the medium, the transition from creator-owned to corporate back to creator-owned,…

Rodney Barnes (KILLADELPHIA, LANDO: DOUBLE OR NOTHING) joins the show to talk about writing across all sorts of genres and mediums, using horror to examine history, working with Jason Shawn Alexander, starting Zombie Love Studios, following your passions, and much more. Follow Rodney @TheRodneyBarnes This episode is sponsored by GARM! Visit www.gar…

Matt Fraction (SEX CRIMINALS, NOVEMBER) joins the show to talk about his multifaceted career in comics, from the early days til now, the lessons learned along the way, and we take a deep dive into all the nitty gritty involved in creating NOVEMBER with Elsa Charretier, Matt Hollingsworth, Kurt Ankeny, and Rian Hughes. Follow Matt on the shelves of …

Spring is here and it's time to get some fresh air. Joining me on this podcast episode is Garden Rail's very own Phil Parker. We're going to go into the ways you can get started with playing trains in the garden, from flat pack kits to live steam Garratts and everything else in between. A HUGE thanks to Phil for coming on the podcast, remember to c…

Pornsak Pichetshote, writer of INFIDEL, joins the show to talk about his upcoming Image series, THE GOOD ASIAN. Pornsak talks about his time working with Karen Berger at Vertigo, working in TV at DC, striking out on his own as a writer, and numerous lessons he’s learned along the way. Follow Pornsak on Twitter @real_pornsak and on Instagram @real_p…

At the height of World War Two, the Southern Railway introduced its first pacific tender locos, the Merchant Navy Class. Bulleid was always seeking to push the envelope with locomotive development, and the 3-cylinder Merchant Navy was packed full of features and innovations to enable more power, different maintenance regimes, and to lessen the effe…

Writer Curtis Clow joins the show to talk about his new Kickstarter for SLIGHTLY EXAGGERATED #2. We discuss managing multiple Kickstarter projects, working with various artists, and executing creatively while managing extensive logistical tasks. Follow Curtis @CurtisClow SLIGHTLY EXAGGERATED on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3cWRdfl This episode is spo…

Cartoonist Tyler Boss (Dead Dog’s Bite, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank) joins the show to talk about the lessons he’s learned making comics. In this long and wide-ranging conversation, Tyler talks about adjusting his style according to the book, learning from collaborations, studying under masters of the craft, and writing for himself. Follow Tyler @BoyCa…

Writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien: Red Planet, Black Hammer Encyclopedia) joins the show to talk about his path from loving comics to making them, the lessons he’s learned from collaborators like Jeff Lemire and Gabriel Walta, and all the research which he used to bring his Barbalien story to life. Follow Tate @TateBrombal on Twitter and Instagram Sub…

Cartoonist Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, One Year at Ellsmere, Avatar) joins the show to talk about her creative process, growing as an artist, her relationship with perfectionism, and how she keeps herself working during the pandemic. Follow Faith @FaithErinHicks on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe via: Apple | Google | Stitcher | Spotify | …

Henry Barajas joins the show to talk about his new book HELM GREYCASTLE, the joys of role-playing games, his process of crafting story, and how he manages Kickstarter projects. HELM GREYCASTLE on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3ndqYU1 Follow Henry @HenryBarajas Subscribe via: Apple | Google | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagra…

Andrew Swain and Tim Horan chat to Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa ahead of Bledisloe IV in Brisbane this weekend. BPA breaks down what the Wallabies will do to turn it around. James Slipper's 100th, and the debutants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

The ongoing global pandemic has seen the cancellation of nearly all model exhibitions across the country. To keep the spirit of the event season going, several 'virtual exhibitions' have been organised. This episode, I sit down with Andy York, Phil Parker, Debbie Wood and Howard Smith from the World of Railways team to talk about their upcoming sec…

Andrew Swain was lucky enough to chat with a couple of the men in gold. Ned Hanigan talks us through his comeback to the Wallabies jersey, and how he overcame concussion earlier in the year. Noah Lolesio is yet to make his debut but is soaking up being in the Wallabies environment. Harry Wilson has looked at home in gold, and is relishing the oppor…

A snappy chat with some Wallabies champions about upcoming Tri Nations tournament between Wallabies, All Blacks and Argentina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

Wallabies lock Matt Philip, former Wallaby Rod Kafer and Andrew Swain debrief on one of the greatest Bledisloe Cup matches played, and look ahead to this weekend's clash at Eden Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

Privileged to get a small window of time with Wallabies veteran Matt To'omua in Wallabies camp in NZ. Preview the Bledisloe Cup clash upcoming this Sunday with Matt and legend Tim Horan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

0:00 - Welcome to Nic White 2:00 - Reds were better a fortnight ago, plenty to think about in the week off 5:30 - What it takes to win a Grand Final 8:30 - Holding the nerve 10:00 - Super Rugby AU engaging the masses 13:45 - Welcome to Will Genia 15:45 - Taking us back to 2011 17:40 - Horwill as a skipper 18:53 - Combination with Quade/ Jim McKay t…

Fox Sports' Andrew Swain and Rod Kafer chat to Rebels centre Bill Meakes about qualifying for their first ever Super Rugby final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

Tate McDermott chats with Phil Kearns and Andrew Swain about the resilience of the Reds, his combination with James O'Connor, the leadership at the Reds, Brad Thorn and Jim McKay's coaching combo, working on a Wallabies jersey and taking on the Brumbies this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Rebels back-rower Brad Wilkin tells the Fox Rugby podcast about his path back from 3 ACL injuries, and the mental side of rehab. Life on tour with the Rebels, and getting away from rugby on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia