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 [email protected] 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.^^---

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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: [email protected], @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: [email protected], @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 [email protected].