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Season 1, Episode 3: Matilda Ashim, 1872

Dust and Dispatches

Release Date: 01/20/2026

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Dust and Dispatches

Charlie embraces a new path, Thomas Detter confronts town politics, and Louis Monaco rebuilds. Matilda Ashim makes a decision that will change the course of her journey out west.  Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen Thomas Detter narration by Michael Spencer  Please note: this episode contains descriptions of violence. 

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Eureka grapples with the aftermath of the events at Fish Creek, and Louis Monaco learns some important lessons about his town. Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen Louis Monaco narration by Kurt Elftmann Please note: this episode contains descriptions of violence. 

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Dust and Dispatches

The town confronts two disasters: one natural and one human. Matilda Ashim recovers while Louis Monaco speaks out. Written, edited, and scored by Matt Hansen Louis Monaco narration by Kurt Elftmann

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Charlie’s band faces even more suspicion in town, while Thomas Detter experiences a moment of celebrity. Matilda Ashim tackles a difficult reality and Tone considers an alternate direction. Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen Thomas Detter narration by Michael Spencer Please note: this episode contains descriptions of violence and historically offensive language. 

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Today, a dispatch from Eureka, Nevada, 1877. Charlie and his band find moments of joy, while Thomas Detter grapples with a controversial election. Matilda Ashim makes a big decision, while Louis Monaco and Tone learn who really has influence and control in town. Please note: this episode contains descriptions of drug use.  Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen

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Today, a dispatch from Eureka, Nevada, 1876. Matilda Ashim and her family start to make Eureka a home, while Louis Monaco learns more about the Italian immigrants in town. Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen Please note: this episode contains discussions of sex work.   

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Charlie’s band wonders how much time they have left on their land, while Thomas Detter celebrates a new chapter in his life. Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen

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Matilda Ashim and her family experience an unexpected crisis, while Louis Monaco welcomes a new family member to town and Tone confronts national law.   Please note: this episode contains descriptions of violence. Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen

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Charlie and his Western Shoshone band are caught up in a march to battle, while Thomas Detter marks a major breakthrough.  Please note: this episode contains descriptions of violence. Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen Thomas Detter narration by Michael Spencer 

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Matilda Ashim picks up the pieces from disaster, while Tone pursues success on the mountain. Meanwhile, Louis Monaco starts to worry about his fellow immigrants in town. Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen

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Meet Matilda Ashim, a woman making a living in the boomtowns of Nevada.

Writing, editing, and scoring by Matt Hansen

Transcript and citations: https://www.dustanddispatches.com/season-1-episode-3-transcript/