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Bungalow Heaven Railroad

In the front yard of a 100-year-old Pasadena bungalow, creator Nick Johnson built a working miniature railroad that has captured the imagination of millions online. Now he’s inviting special guests into the tiny world of the most well-known garden railroad on the internet.

During each episode, guests learn about the magical world of the Bungalow Heaven Railroad. Then they join Nick on the porch for a conversation about creativity and making things that bring people together.

Sound, Light & Frequency

Nick is Executive Producer on the new iHeart Podcasts series Sound, Light and Frequency, which follows Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman as they explore the connections between Hollywood and UFOs and reveal a decades-long hidden story.

The Sixth Bureau

Nick contributed Sound Design & Mixing for the new series The Sixth Bureau from Bloomberg & iHeart Podcasts.

Past Work

  • The Journal

    Head of Production

  • Science Vs

    Head of Production

  • Conspiracy Theories Podcast

    Head of Production, Set Design

  • Serial Killers

    Head of Production

  • Heavyweight

    Head of Production, Season 8

  • Stolen

    Head of Production, Season 3

  • Simpsons Declassified

    Engineering, Sound Design for Selected Episodes

  • Trumponomics

    Sound Design

  • The Sixth Bureau

    Sound Design, Mixing

  • Sound, Light and Frequency

    Executive Producer

  • Archive Unknown Podcast

    Host, Creator

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Our Services

End-to-end podcast production for creators, brands, and organizations. From concept to launch, we handle recording, editing, sound design, music, and delivery — ensuring every episode sounds intentional, polished, and professional.

    • Episode editing & mixing

    • Sound design & original music

    • Remote recording setup & support

    • Publishing & distribution guidance

    • Multi-camera video production

    • Video editing & color correction

    • Audio-first mixing for video

    • Studio or remote workflows

    • Show concept & format development

    • Pilot production

    • Branding & sonic identity

    • Launch strategy & rollout planning

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Nick Johnson, Founder

Nick Johnson is a creative leader, producer, and storyteller with over 20 years of experience shaping audio and video for global audiences. He has overseen production at some of the most influential studios in modern podcasting, including Parcast Studios, Gimlet Media, and Spotify Studios, where he built teams, workflows, and creative systems that supported ambitious storytelling at scale.

Nick began his career in traditional film and television, working on acclaimed series such as Mad Men, Orange Is the New Black, and Nashville. That foundation instilled a deep respect for story structure, pacing, collaboration, and the emotional power of sound, principles that continue to guide his work across mediums.

Across podcasting, Nick has contributed to and led production on award-winning and culturally influential shows including The Journal, Science Vs, Heavyweight, and Stolen, as well as top-performing true crime series like Serial Killers and Conspiracy Theories. As the medium evolved, he helped pioneer video podcasts for premium platforms, including series distributed on Netflix, blending audio intimacy with cinematic visual language.

Alongside his studio work, Nick is the creator of Bungalow Heaven Railroad, a creator-owned media property built around a real, working garden railroad in his Pasadena front yard. What began as a personal build has grown into a widely followed storytelling platform, demonstrating Nick’s ability to organically grow audiences, craft authentic worlds, and connect with viewers outside traditional studio systems.

Nick founded 1058 Studios to bring that same level of craft, clarity, and intention to independent creators and brands, partnering from concept through final delivery to create work that respects the audience and lingers long after the final fade-out.

Contact: nick@1058studios.com

The Bungalow Heaven Railroad

With 300,000+ followers across social platforms, Bungalow Heaven Railroad drives millions of views and interactions each month, fueled by multiple viral moments and highly shareable content.

We partner with brands that share our values, producing authentic branded storytelling that prioritizes craft, calm, and creativity over interruption.