Stuck in the Desert Podcast

In the free edition of Stuck In the Desert for July, The Rat takes you with him back to Aldegonas, Mexico for a little dental work, and a sleepover! The greater meaning of the words Siesta and Fiesta are explored, since both things are active parts of desert living.... but enough of this, I'm going to a party after this nap! Support the platform that houses this podcast- whenitwascool.com. Contact the rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com. Comments section on Patreon. Think Cool Thoughts!

Today, and for the next few weeks, Go with The Rat, as we seek out old tailings piles, rusty mine equipment, and the occasional standing structure in the America that America left behind. Much can be gleaned about mans nature by standing in the places he has abandoned. Support the platform that houses this podcast- whenitwascool.com - thedesertrat3@yahoo.com

Come with The Rat this week as he explores the workings of the Mormon churches self sufficiency and welfare programs. Provident living can ease the strain in harsh times, so it may be worth a listen. Support the platform that grudgingly houses this podcast, whenitwascool.com (I keep waiting for my pink slip, but they haven't tossed me out yet...)

The Rat comments on recent revelations in Arizona news, and gives a summery of the Shawshank Redemption plot for hopes sake. Support the platform that houses this podcast. WhenItWasCool.com.

Join The Rat today, as we look back at the careers of several well known broadcasters who live in, or have left their mark upon Phoenix radio listeners. Support the platform that houses this podcast: whenitwascool.com #Johnathon Brandmeier #Dave Pratt #Kim Kommando #The Nearly Famous Barry Young. See you next week Patrons- See you next month free listeners.

Go Back in time with The Rat this week as we explore the golden age of radio! Support the platform that houses this podcast. whenitwascool.com Contact: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com or the Patreon feed at Patreon.

Explore Dude Ranch vacations with The Desert Rat this week on the Stuck in the Desert podcast. Support the platform that houses this work, http://www.whenitwascool.com. Contact: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com. Namaste.

The Desert Rat is here to pull away the mask for a moment and let you know about changes coming to the Stuck in the Desert Podcasts. Changes that will benefit When It Was Cool and changes that will give you a better show. Coming to you from the desert southwest of the United States, Stuck in the Desert is hard-hitting, realistic look, and life from the hard land of the southwest.

Come with The Rat this week as we look into more of the foods natural to the desert southwest in its undeveloped state. A few recipes included as well, for those inclined to explore the taste of the real desert. Come onboard our Patreon at whenitwascool.com and support the platform that houses this podcast. Contact The Rat on the Patreon feed at whenitwascool.com

Join the Desert Rat this week as we discover some uniquely desert recipes. Sometimes it's better to bite than be bitten! Support the platform that houses this podcast, whenitwascool.com. Find my contact information on the page there, as well as links to the various podcast distributors of this work. Bon Appetit!

In this late winter episode, The Rat responds to this week's Those Who Wander Podcast (Also available at whenitwascool.com) and shares his own view on some of the subject matter covered there including food, exercise, and the growing of vegetables. Contact The Rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com...  @thedesertrat3 on Twitter...  Stuck in the Desert on Facebook... Patreon comment thread at When It Was Cool.  Support the platform that houses this podcast!

Venture out into the garden with The Rat this week, as we prepare ahead for the coming growing season. The early bird may get the worm, But the early Rat gets the big tomato and zucchini harvest! Ideas on early seed starting indoors. Thoughts on organizing this year's battle of the green thumbs, and more! Support the platform that houses this podcast- whenitwascool.com - Contact The Rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com -  @thedesertrat3 on Twitter - Stuck in the Desert on Facebook. May Gaia Smile on your plantings!

This week on Stuck In the Desert, The Rat talks about one of his boyhood heroes, John Wayne. In image, and as a personality one of the best known and loved men of his generation. Also a look at his more controversial viewpoints as a retrospective. Support the platform that houses this podcast, whenitwascool.com.

Join the Rat in cyberspace again, as we get around to the Facebook games platform we couldn't get to last episode. Support the platform that hosts this podcast, whenitwascool.com.  Contact The Desert Rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com @thedesertrat3 on twitter www.facebook.com/thedesertrat3/

Join the rat this week as we venture into cyberspace, and the tangled jungle that is the multi player gaming world. He shares a few observations and experiences. We take a look at Runescape, and the Facebook Games Platform. A satellite podcast of whenitwascool.com. Support the platform that houses this podcast. Happy Gaming!

On the latest When It Was Cool Podcast, Tonya wondered out loud about some Christmas traditions in the land of no trees and hot weather. Well, the Desert Rat has answered the Rat Signal and brings us his own take on Christmas. This one isn't for the kids as secrets might be told but for the grown folks join the Desert Rat as he responds to Tonya's ponderings.

This Week on Stuck In the Desert, we take a look at the life and accomplishments of the Iconic Barret Hanson aka Dr. Demento. I hope this will bring you a smile. Support the platform that hosts this work. whenitwascool.com. contact @thedesertrat3 on twitter, thedesertrat3@yahoo.com ,and stuck in the desert on Facebook.

Today on Stuck In the Desert, The Rat asks You some questions about homelessness, and shares a New Mexico article about others working what seems to be effective plan to alleviate their suffering. Also an article from The Atlantic with an interesting perspective. Support the platform that hosts this podcast-whenitwascool.com

Come with The Desert Rat this week as we explore the chain filled dungeons, and creature filled landscapes of the lands Gary Gygax and millions of others have helped create! The Rat gives some perspectives from the point of view of the Dungeon Master as well along the way. A satellite podcast of whenitwascool.com. Support the platform that houses this podcast for as little as One Dollar a Month! (Rat secretly wishes you would go for at least 5...) Please find and rate this podcast on iTunes. A rising tide rises all boats. Happy Gaming!

Join The Rat today as he completes his musings over his recent trip to Northern California. Gilroy, Big Sur, and San Francisco are today's destinations. Cover art taken on our ferry trip to Angel Island. Support whenitwascool.com, the platform that houses this podcast.

This week on The Stuck In the Desert- The Rat chases his tail, circling back to address a listeners question regarding arrowhead hunting. The answer to the question may surprise you! Also, a follow up on Ernst Quarries shark tooth quarry, as The Rat has finally put boots on the ground there. We found Teeth! A satellite podcast of the whenitwascool.com Universe. Support the platform that brings you this podcast! Please give this podcast a positive rating and review on iTunes if you want it to continue.

See through The Desert Rat's binoculars this week as we take a look at the annual invasion of Arizona from both sides of the Border! A perspective from someone who lives in the heart of the battlefield on a daily basis, and has seen its development all his life. A satellite Podcast of whenitwascool.com. Support the platform that hosts this podcast on Patreon. Contact : thedesertrat3@yahoo.com , @thedesertrat3 on twitter , Stuck in the desert page on Facebook. Happy November!

Pull up a rock to the campfire this week as we have some good old fashioned fun talking about stories of the Old West! Ghost stories, paranormal, tales from New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Texas, California, and more! A satellite podcast of whenitwascool.com. support the platform that houses this work. Contact: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com, @thedesertrat3@twitter.com, Stuck in the desert on Facebook. Happy Halloween!

Pull up a rock to the campfire this week as we have some good old fashioned fun talking about Stories of the Old West! A satellite podcast of whenitwascool.com. support the platform that houses this work. Contact: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com, @thedesertrat3@twitter.com, Stuck in the Desert on Facebook. Enjoy This Wonderful Holiday Season!

Look back in time with the Rat today at Timothy McViegh, perpetrator of one of the largest domestic terrorism events in American history. Hear the details of his bizarre life path, the bloody attack, his justifications for it, and his execution. A satellite podcast of the whenitwascool.com empire! Support the platform that hosts this show on Patreon! Thank You for Your Patronage!

Go with The Rat this week as we start on the trail to some of the most crime riddled, impoverished areas in Arizona. Before we venture out The Rat will take a hard look at one of the number one causes of the chaos, violence, and poverty in his opinion. Support the platform that houses this website, whenitwascool.com. Note: This is a serious discussion about addiction, and if that disturbs you then this edition might not be for you.

Travel into The Rats mind as he reviews some of the ghastly events of Arizona's not so distant past. This is no trick or treat episode. The events described and the scars they left behind in the collective psyche of Arizonans are quite real. In this edition we take a look at the controversial Evan Mecham. A satellite podcast of the whenitwascool.com Empire. Support the platform that houses this show on Patreon.

Travel into The Rats mind as he reviews some of the ghastly events of Arizona's not so distant past. This is no trick or treat episode. The events described and the scars they left behind in the collective psyche of Arizonans are quite real. A satellite podcast of the whenitwascool.com Empire. Support the platform that houses this show on Patreon.

Travel with The Rat this week as we explore Travel related matters that affected the culture and psychology of modern day Phoenicians. Two events in particular that have changed the town permanently are featured as an introspective look at how communities deal with disaster. This podcast is a satellite of whenitwascool.com. Support the platform that houses this work for as little as a dollar a month. Contact The Desert Rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com, @thedesertrat3@twitter, Stuck In The Desert page on Facebook. Wake me up when September ends...

Join The Rat this week as we put a big bow on the children's television series with the conclusion of Mr. Rodgers review, and an overview of CTW series The Electric Company, and Sesame Street! A satellite podcast of whenitwascool.com, also available on iTunes. Support the platform that houses this podcast for as little as a buck a month. Help keep the good work moving along.

Continuing along the Trolly Track, The Rat covers some of the more well known children's programming from back in the day. Featured this segment are New Zoo Revue, Captain Kangaroo, The Banana Splitz, and Mr Rogers Neighborhood. Find this show in the podcasts section of whenitwascool.com, and support the platform that houses this show.

Join The Rat today, as we take a look back at local children's programs of the 70s and 80s I'm sure you have your favorites! Perhaps I found one of them, but if not drop me a line at thedesertrat3@yahoo.com and I will look into covering it on a future issue. Were you ever part of the studio audience in one of these shows? I would love to hear the story. Part of the whenitwascool.com Universe. Become a Patron for as little as a buck a month. Help support the Platform that houses this show!

The Rat Goes Dancing With Dinosaurs this week, As the long summer starts fading towards fall. The rich fields of the Uintas, The Ashfall Region of Nebraska, and LaBrea, in L.A.- will be showcased, as well as a few other surprises for those who can stay awake for the whole show.^^--- Visit whenitwascool.com for your other retro needs, and become a Patron for as little as a buck a Month. Even my grandma can afford that. Yes, she's still living, and will no doubt box me around the ears if she catches wind of that... but you only live once, so take a chance and support the platform that houses this show.

Stand with the Rat this week as we complete this retrospective on the range wars of the 1800s and see if we can draw any useful conclusions from the carnage. A satellite podcast in the WIWC Empire, This podcast now has an rss feed for your podcast collector, I am clueless to its workings, but its there for your enjoyment! Check on the whenitwascool.com home page under the podcasts section for more details. Contact the Rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com, @thedesertrat3 on twitter, stuck in the desert on Facebook. Stay Shady!

Take a walk with the Rat through the past this week as we take a look at the brutal uprisings of the late 1800s west. With so much material to cover there will definitely be a part 2. Support the whenitwascool.com Platform on Patreon for as little as "One Measly Dollar a Month." I borrowed that line from No Friender, who has probably thrown his hands up in disgust at the futility of trying to get a little help around here. Contact the Rat: thedesertrat3@yahoo.com, @thedesertrat3 on twitter, or stuck in the desert on Facebook. Enjoy!

Join the Desert Rat this week as we meander off to the Magic Kingdom via the scenic route! This is the last of this year's summer fun series, but not to worry! Fun knows no season, in the year, or in the times of our lives! Available at WhenItWasCool.com and other venues as well. Help support this Patreon funded platform!

Go with the Rat this week, as we take a look back at several amusement parks with a western flavor. Part of the Summer Fun Series. The ghost of amusement parks past also makes a visit as we look into the history of long standing amusements, both living and dead. Become a Patron of this concern, and show your support. Go to www.whenitwascool.com, and push any of the donate or Patreon buttons. There are other levels, but I'm asking you listeners to sign up at the 5 dollar level. Thanks to my 3 loyal listeners!

Join The Rat this week as he explores the Pacific Coast Wilderness! A Wonder of nature, and protected by law from incursion, This place must be seen to be believed! Part of the Summer Fun Series, this podcast is now available by RSS feed on iTunes. Thanks to you Mr Warren, and my other 2 listeners... :p

Join the Rat this week, as he wanders through one of Arizona's premier tourist locations, Sedona. Heading through Nevada on his way towards the California Coast. A satellite podcast of whenitwascool.com. Send suggestions or questions to thedesertrat3@twitter, or thedesertrat3@yahoo.com.