Episode 204: Dromedaries of the Old West

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Dr Sage hones her skills at pinpointing a time, but selecting where they go is another matter entirely. This month Dr Sage and Professor Savant take a trip back to the ol’ west when the “city of angels” was not much more than a cow town. Camels make another appearance as we explore the history of Brigadier General Edward Beale.


Cast:
Eddie Louise as Dr Sage
Chip Michael as Professor Savant
Justin Bremer as the Narrator
Emily Riley Piatt as Abigail Entwhistle
Written by Eddie Louise
Theme music by Unwoman
Sound Design by Chip Michael

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