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Meet Thomas Detter, a writer looking for solace in the mining towns of Nevada.

Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen

Thomas Detter narration by Michael Spencer

Transcript and citations: https://www.dustanddispatches.com/season-1-episode-2-transcript/

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Season 1, Episode 2: Thomas Detter, 1872

Episode Description

Never lose your place, on any device