Highway 62

Author: Danny Thompson

Highway 62, from Morongo Valley, up through Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and finally Twenty Nine Palms, is home to an eclectic mix of businesses, people and stories. This weekly podcast hosted by Face to Face drummer and resident of Twenty Nine palms, Danny Thompson, brings you their stores and highlights what this famous stretch of desert road has to offer.
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The Art of Sign Painting with Derek McDonald
Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

In this episode of the Highway 62 podcast, host Danny Thompson interviews Derek McDonald, the owner of Golden West Sign Arts, known for his hand-painted vintage-inspired signs. Derek shares his journey from rural Nevada to Yucca Valley, his experiences working at Disneyland, and his passion for sign painting. He discusses the creative process behind his work, standout projects in the community, and his aspirations to revive iconic locations along Route 66. The conversation highlights the importance of community and the joy of creating functional art that enhances local businesses. https://www.instagram.com/goldenwestsignarts/ goldenwestsignarts@gmail.com This episodes sponsoir Cliffhanger Guide Services in Joshua Tree https://cliffhangerguides.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Derek McDonald and His Work 03:45 Derek's Journey to Sign Painting 06:46 Experiences at Disneyland 09:34 The Evolution of Derek's Art 13:01 Creating Custom Signs for Clients 15:54 Derek's Favorite Projects and Locations 18:40 Future Aspirations and Dream Projects 21:38 Conclusion and Contact Information 23:26 NEWCHAPTER