All Things Thor!

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  “The blessing and curse of the empathic artist” 18.12.2025 21min

  Greetings podcast listeners - and welcome to the last episode of All Things Thor (for 2025!) In this episode, Tom will share his thoughts and feelings about art and empathy. It's a great listen, and I know you're going to enjoy it! Hope your year was awesome, and may you have an even better 2026! We are back on track, and look forward to sharing a whole lot of interesting "stuff" in the coming year. 
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  The Tale Of Black Bart (and where the heck have we been?) 13.12.2025 5min

  Tom ”Thor” Thordarson shares the story of Black Bart the Pirate - and his connection to Tom’s work as a designer in the tiki mug scene!
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  We're coming back! 25.04.2025

  Greetings podcast listeners! NEW episodes of All Things Thor are on the way! You've been more than patient, and now we've got some amazing new material coming your way! Be on the lookout for new episodes, and our YouTube video podcast! As always, thanks for listening, and we'll see ya soon!!!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (THE END) 19.06.2024 37min

  Well, it's finally here! The end of the road to imagineering for Tom. Thank you for waiting patiently podcast listeners. We know you've been wondering where we were! Here for the first (and last) time is the conclusion of Tom's story of becoming an Imagineer, and all the ups and downs that came with it. Please enjoy this episode, and get ready for some amazing new content to be coming to you very, very soon. Thanks for sticking with us - we promise to make it worthwhile!
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  Becoming An Imagineer 11 (the beginning of the end!) 31.03.2024 34min

  Well folks, we’re coming to the end of Tom’s story about his journey to Imagineering. It’s been an amazing story do far for sure, but now we are just one episode away from the conclusion! Thanks for taking this e ticket attraction ride with us, and get ready for some more cool stuff ahead!
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  NEW! EXCITING! (new stuff on the way!) 30.03.2024 1min

  Just a quick little update on what we’ve been up to. New and exciting content is on the way - so get ready! And if you haven’t yet - please consider subscribing/following our little show. Stay tuned - some really great stuff is coming soon!
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  All Things Thor - With Special Guest Rick Kess 13.03.2024 1h 5min

  Greetings Podcast Listeners! On this episode of All Things Thor, we welcome our first guest - Rick Kess! Rick is an artist, sculptor, model maker and much more. He has worked in film, theme park attraction design and show production at Walt Disney Imagineering, and was part of the Journey To The Center Of The Earth attraction team with Tom. We are happy to have him join us as our first guest on All Things Thor! There is an issue with echo on the recording which we have since corrected, but it doesn't detract from the great conversation!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 10) 19.02.2024 36min

  Tom takes us further along his adventure creating the ”Journey To The Center Of The Earth” attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. Find a comfortable chair, get those headphones or bluetooth speakers warmed up, and have a listen!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 9) 08.02.2024 31min

  The journey to the center of the earth continues! In episode 9, we learn even more about the inner workings of imagineering, and what it takes to make a great attraction come to life!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 8) 29.01.2024 31min

  We continue the story of Tom’s creation of the Journey To The Center Of The Earth attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. It’s been a great story so far, and it keeps getting better!
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  All Things Thor! - Season 2 is on the way!!! 26.01.2024 1min

  Season 2 is on the way! Get ready for MORE tiki, imagineering, and THOR!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 7) 01.01.2024 16min

  We continue Tom’s Journey To The Center Of The Earth story at Walt Disney Imagineering, and the story just keeps getting better with each new episode. So sit back, ignore that New Year’s resolution list for a bit, and enjoy Tom’s continuing tale of becoming an imagineer!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 6) 26.12.2023 22min

  Continuing our story of Tom’s creation of the Journey To The Center Of The Earth attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. Tom talks about creating the mood and atmosphere of the attraction, and it’s a great listen for anyone interested in how an imagineer creates the amazing ”stuff” that they do!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 5) 16.12.2023 44min

  Part 5 (yes 5!) of Thor’s tale of working at Disney Imagineering in California
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 4) 04.12.2023 27min

  Tom continues the story of creating the Tokyo DisneySea attraction ”Journey To The Center Of The Earth”
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 3) 30.11.2023 25min

  In our continuing series of Tom’s journey into imagineering, we find ourselves at part 3 (yes 3!) of the story. Tom’s work on Journey To The Center Of The Earth continues, and he learns more of the teamwork involved in creating ”E TICKET” attraction!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 2) 24.11.2023 28min

  In part 2 of "Becoming an Imagineer" - Tom continues his tale of how he came to work for Disney Imagineering, and what he created while he was there. Our story unfolds as Tom begins creating some E ticket attractions for Tokyo DisneySea, and as you'll hear - discovers there's a whole lot that happens  when you undertake creating an attraction!
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  Becoming An Imagineer (PART 1) 19.11.2023 24min

  In this episode of All Things Thor, Tom shares the story of how he came to work for the Walt Disney company in their world renowned Imagineering division. It's such a great story, it's going to take more than one podcast episode to tell - so here's part 1 to get things underway! Grab a cup of eggnog, and enjoy Tom's journey into Imagination (err Imagineering!)
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  Childhood Adventures with James 11.11.2023 17min

  Thor recalls the adventures he had with a very good childhood friend!
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  Halloween BONUS episode! 31.10.2023 24min

  Here's a Happy Halloween bonus for you! Tom tells the story of his friendship with Leota "Lee" Toombs Thomas, and recalls some truly amazing experiences they shared. So sit back with your bag of candy, and enjoy this special bonus just for you, dear podcast listeners!