Episode 92 Become a Patron! Kim Layer joins the show today to review the intense episode, The Angry Heart. The Angry Heart was originally released on December 17, 1979 “A 17-year-old budding criminal named Tod Dortmunder is sent to Walnut Grove to live with his grandparents after his mother loses patience with his ill-tempered behavior. His behavior becomes more violent, and when he is caught stealing Charles’ watch, the grandparents (in part because they fear for their safety) turn to Charles f...
Jun 09, 20200•Ep. 92
Episode 91 Become a Patron! In this episode of Walnut GroveCast I have had the distinct honor of having Suzann Holland on the show! Suzann helped me pick apart the amazingly controversial episode, The Handyman which co-starred the very hunky Gil Gerard! We both love this episode and I simply had a great time talking Little House with Suzann! Thank you for taking part! The Handyman was originally released on October 3, 1977 “Meddling Mrs. Oleson starts tongues wagging when a handsome itinerant ha...
May 26, 20200•Ep. 91
Episode 90 Become a Patron! Chris Hasler comes out of the woodwork to join me in discussing this remarkably funny collection of short films that follow Pamela , a single woman in NYC who is trying to find where her love of Little House on the Prairie fits into her journey of finding love. Clever, sweet and hilariously honest is the best way for me to describe Pamela Bob’s work and Chris and I can’t wait to see what is next! This Sunday, May 24, 2020 please come and check out “Livin’ On a Prairie...
May 20, 20200•Ep. 90
Episode 89 Become a Patron! Today I am joined by Paris Brown who is the host of a True Crime podcast entitled, Class A Felons, B-Films, C-Cups ! Paris is an unapologetic ‘Bonnethead’ and we had such a great time discussing the episode ‘Fagin’ ! Paris brings her expertise in English and Literature to the table as she points out a possible deeper meaning associated to Albert’s name choice for his new calf. Did Michael Landon choose this literary reference to provoke a deeper understanding into the...
May 19, 20200•Ep. 89
Episode 88 Become a Patron! Today I am honored to have fellow podcaster, Angela Bowen join me to review the cute, cuddly and deadly episode, The Raccoon ! The Raccoon was originally released on November 20, 1974 and is Season 1 Episode 10 “Blaming herself when Laura’s doll breaks during a game of catch, Mary is delighted to give her sad, little sister an abandoned, baby raccoon. After Pa reluctantly agrees to let her keep him, Laura names him “Jasper”, teaches him tricks and tries to keep the mi...
May 12, 20200•Ep. 88
Episode 87 Become a Patron! This episode was recorded way back in December – it was the first night of Chanukah and Kim Layer joined me to discuss the emotional episode Soldier’s Return . This episode deals with PTSD in a time when little was understood and not much more than medicating the problem existed. This episode also deals with opiate addiction and the struggles associated with it. Soldier’s Return was originally released on March 24, 1976 “Coming home after 12 years of performing with a...
May 06, 20200•Ep. 87
Episode 86 Become a Patron! Leah joins Mark to discuss the very emotional episode, The High Cost of Being Right. The High Cost of Being Right was originally released on November 14, 1977 “After the Garveys’ grain-filled barn burns down and leaves them with no crop to sell, proud Jonathan refuses to accept help from anyone, even his wife Alice, and their marriage is put to the test when neither half of the stubborn couple will consider the other’s solution to the problem.” If you would like to he...
Apr 29, 20200•Ep. 86
Episode 85 Become a Patron! Kim joins Mark to discuss the very emotional episode, A Promise to Keep . A Promise to Keep was originally released on March 1, 1982 “Mr. Edwards arrives back to Walnut Grove harboring some disturbing secrets, namely that his marriage was ruined because of his alcoholism. His inability to stay off the bottle nearly destroys his cherished friendship with Charles when he causes an accident that nearly kills Albert. Charles tells Mr. Edwards to leave Walnut Grove and not...
Apr 23, 20200•Ep. 85
Episode 84 Become a Patron! Today returning to the show to review “Dark Sage” is Rii who is from Japan and was kind enough to work with me to find the perfect time to review this deep and racially charged episode! Dark Sage was originally released on October 26, 1981 “Dr. Baker is enthusiastic about his new assistant, a young university-trained physician named Caleb LeDoux … until he realizes he is black. The Ingalls family are among the few to accept Dr. LeDoux, while others’ reactions range fr...
Apr 15, 20200•Ep. 84
Episode 83 Become a Patron! This will correct an error I made, I mistakenly mislabeled yesterdays episode! Hello all – for this installment of Walnut GroveCast, Megan Parker was kind enough to join me to discuss the beloved episode, Town Party, Country Party Town Party, Country Party was originally released on October 30, 1974 *note – I really did lose this recording after about 20 minutes in and Megan was incredibly understanding and we started over! I am still embarrassed by that! “Laura befri...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 83
Episode 82 Become a Patron! Susan King and Dotty Cashen join Mark to discuss the beloved episode, The Wolves. This is a wonderful cautionary tale told in a style that only Little House on the Prairie can pull off! The Wolves originally aired on October 7, 1977 Listening to it while editing was a blast! I hope you enjoy it! “While their parents are out of town, Mary keeps house and becomes frustrated when Laura won’t obey her. Meanwhile, Laura spends a lot of time with Andy, taking care of a woun...
Mar 31, 20200•Ep. 82
Episode 81 Become a Patron! Time Travel on LHOTP! Let’s jump feet first into an episode that was recorded this past Summer! Susan and I tackle the episode The Legacy which aired on January 25, 1982! We’re in the eighties for this one people! This is of course the one with the Ford pickup in it and it’s always a memorable one! ” A present-day couple buy an antique, folding-leaf table with a large “I” branded on it and are curious to learn about its origins. The story focuses on Charles’ efforts t...
Mar 27, 20200•Ep. 81
Episode 80 Become a Patron! Hello all – Kim Layer joins me to review the episode, “The Legend of Black Jake”! The Legend of Black Jake was originally released on November 16, 1981 “A pair of bumbling crooks kidnaps Nels and holds him for ransom. However, Mrs. Olesen refuses to pay the $100 fee required to free her husband, so Nels decides to work with the crooks to get his revenge. In the process, nearly everyone in Walnut Grove finds themselves on the wrong side of the criminals.” If you would ...
Mar 24, 20200•Ep. 80
Episode 79 Become a Patron! Hi all, Kim Layer here! Join us as Leah Mitchell, Mark Jeacoma and I celebrate Founder’s Day just one day after Walnut Grove, Minnesota’s actual Founder’s Day! Founders Day originally aired on May 7, 1975 We declare that this week should be FOUNDERS WEEK for Walnut Grove! Although Walnut Grove was founded in 1840, it wasn’t incorporated until March 18, 1879. The name came from the beautiful grove of walnut trees along the banks of Plum Creek. The first village officia...
Mar 19, 20200•Ep. 79
Episode 78 Become a Patron! Chris Hasler is back and he is ready to tear apart the entire LHOTP world! This is a legendary episode and has a bunch of inaccurate nonsense but I just love it! I hope you find it a fun listen! Wave of the Future is episode 10 for Season 8 and originally aired on December 7, 1981! If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazin...
Mar 17, 20200•Ep. 78
Episode 77 Become a Patron! Hello all – this time around we have the episode “Be My Friend” to review and it was recorded with Kim Layer several months ago. Be My Friend was originally released on January 30, 1978 Listening to it while editing was a blast! I hope you enjoy it! “After finding a number of bottles containing messages, including a photograph, from a mysterious girl, Laura finds an abandoned baby. Laura takes the child in and cares for it like it was her own, not knowing it belongs t...
Mar 11, 20200•Ep. 77
Episode 76 Become a Patron! Anne joins me to discuss the very memorable episode, The Last Summer . This episode originally aired on February 21, 1983. We discuss it all and in classic WGC fashion we go off the rails constantly – I hope you enjoy this episode! Have ideas for artwork, episodes, giveaways, etc? please send ideas, links, files, etc to mark@ontheodd.com If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The ope...
Mar 05, 20200•Ep. 76
Episode 75 Become a Patron! Suzy Barbieri is an actress who many who listen to this show will recognize as “Leslie Barton”, Albert’s love interest in the episode, “Dearest Albert I’ll Miss You”. After Little House on the Prairie Suzy also worked on classic tv series such as Cagney and Lacey and starred in the films, Skyward and Skyward Christmas. In 2002 she produced the film, Blue Crush which had stars such as Michelle Rodriguez and Kate Bosworth. I was honored to have Suzy accept my invitation...
Feb 23, 2020•39 min
Episode 74 Become a Patron! Anne Quinn joins me to review this (in my opinion) Michael Landon inspired rendition of Rocky! The Fighter originally aired on November 21, 1977 “A road-weary, aging boxer who has sacrificed his family and his health for the only career he has ever known, comes to a long-dreaded crossroads when he unexpectedly meets his match in a ring in Walnut Grove.” If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by click...
Jan 24, 20200•Ep. 74
Episode 73 Become a Patron! Sylvia had 2 parts which originally aired on February 9 and February 16 (just coming off of Valentine’s Day, Yikes!) in 1981. Since the podcast started this has been one of the most requested episodes to review. Please note that we will be reviewing Sylvia again, I feel it is a sad and crazy series of episodes and deserves different input from different people. I asked Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Weisner from the Neurotic Nourishment Podcast if she would come onto the sh...
Jan 17, 20200•Ep. 73
Episode 72 Become a Patron! In this episode I am joined by the multi-talented Kim Layer to review the tear jerker, lump in the throat episode, Stone Soup. Stone Soup first aired on January 18, 1982 and although they were going through a heatwave in this episode, that same week in NY and much of the nation we were having record breaking freezing weather as can be read at this link from the NY Times https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/11/us/record-breaking-cold-leaves-9-dead-in-us.html Record Low Pred...
Jan 08, 20200•Ep. 72
Episode 71 Become a Patron! Merry Christmas (or XMAS) everyone! 2019 is coming to an end in about a week and I wanted to release one last episode for you guys and gals. I feel I have written these same words several times since Thanksgiving so I will make it brief. 2020 is going to be a really fun year for Walnut GroveCast and there will be interviews with the cast members that I can trick into coming onto the show, more giveaways and anything else that might pop into my head! In 2019 specifical...
Dec 24, 20190•Ep. 71
Episode 70 Become a Patron! In this episode I interviewed the amazing Barbara M. Walker who wrote the ubiquitous Little House Cookbook! I love Barbara because her first response to me via email was simply, “I don’t like the television show so there is likely very little that you would find interesting coming from me.”. After 3 or 4 emails back and forth and a 45 minute talk on the phone I finally convinced her to come onto the show and I had such a great time! I have to thank the LHOTP Historica...
Dec 18, 20190•Ep. 70
Episode 69 Become a Patron! Leah Mitchell joins Mark to review this beloved episode! The Love of Johnny Johnson first aired on October 9, 1974. “Friction results between the Ingalls sisters when young Laura falls hard for handsome Johnny Johnson who, in spite of all her efforts to get him to see her as more than just a little girl, seems to only have eyes for older Mary.” Special thanks to Leah for coming onto the show – it was a lot of fun! If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the...
Dec 05, 20190•Ep. 69
Episode 68 Become a Patron! Dotty Cashen who many of you know from the Facebook group joined me for this take on the Season 7 Episode 14 of LHOTP. She did great and I look forward to having her return in the future! This lighthearted and mischievous episode was a memorable one. The Nephew first aired on January 19, 1981 ” Royal Wilder thinks of a perfect solution when he needs a break from dastardly duo Myron and Rupert, his spoiled, undisciplined sons…send the terrible two to Walnut Grove for a...
Nov 20, 20190•Ep. 68
Episode 67 Become a Patron! This episode originally aired on November 15, 1976 which was 43 years ago tonight! This roundtable discussion was crazy – it reminded me of those big Sunday dinners my family would have when I was little. Laughter, inside jokes, noisy and all in all a great time. Thank you so much to everyone who participated and although 6 people might be too many to talk at once I thought we all did extremely well with it! Six LHOTP fanatics get together to discuss the sad and bleak...
Nov 16, 20190•Ep. 67
Episode 66 Become a Patron! Happy Halloween Everyone! Today I decided to release this brand new episode on its 40th anniversary, yes, the episode, The Halloween Dream aired 40 years ago today on October 29, 1979! According to IMDB this episode is “ Often cited by fans and critics as being the worst and/or least popular episode in the series” . Although it might have been a little bit off the rails, so to speak I think Chris Hasler and I had a blast discussing it, I hope you enjoy it too. “On Hal...
Oct 31, 20190•Ep. 66
Become a Patron! Reed Seifer has artwork which sometimes mixes in some of the imagery of Little House on the Prairie. Finding anyone who is implementing LHOTP into their professional work is something I personally find very interesting. I hope you enjoy this discussion You can check out Reed’s work here http://www.reedseifer.com If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The opening song “Albert” is written and per...
Oct 16, 20190•Ep. 65
Become a Patron! Alison Arngrim has returned to discuss all types of things about her Podcast, her career and even answers some listener questions. I hope you enjoy this episode which was recorded on October 8, 2019! You can learn all about Alison Arngrim at her website, http://bonnetheads.com Alison’s Podcast, The Alison Arngrim Show can be found almost anywhere online but here are a couple links to get you started https://www.ubngo.com/alisonarngrim https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-alison-arn...
Oct 10, 20190•Ep. 64
Episode 63 Become a Patron! In this episode, I am joined by Leah Mitchell to discuss the episode, Goodbye Mrs. Wilder ! This episode first aired on February, 2, 1981! “When Mrs. Oleson demands Art and French be added to the school curriculum, Laura quits, leaving Mrs. Oleson to cover the subjects herself.” If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing N...
Oct 03, 20190•Ep. 63
