Lydia Kikuchi joins me to discuss this beloved episode! “Charles and Jonathan are picking up a freight delivery for Mr. Olesen when they bump into Toby Noe, an old friend from Winoka. Charles convinces him to come visit them in Walnut Grove. Toby comes to visit. He goes to church with the Ingalls the next day and when he’s greeting people at the door, Rev. Alden tells Charles they need to have a meeting to find someone who can play their new organ instead of Harriet. Toby can play, so he agrees ...
Aug 17, 20210•Ep. 149
Kelly Mielke joins me to tackle this highly requested episode! It’s a marathon recording so put on your most comfortable headphones or sit in your most comfy chair! “Albert, complicit in bad company, has been the protagonist of thefts several times, but now he risks going to reform school. Charles goes out of his way to put the boy in line and decides to send him to Walnut Grove, but things get worse.” Home Again Part 2 Originally Aired on February 7, 1983 If you would like to check out the Dr. ...
Aug 12, 20210•Ep. 148
Kelly Mielke joins me to tackle this highly requested episode! It’s a marathon recording so put on your most comfortable headphones or sit in your most comfy chair! “Albert, complicit in bad company, has been the protagonist of thefts several times, but now he risks going to reform school. Charles goes out of his way to put the boy in line and decides to send him to Walnut Grove, but things get worse.” Home Again Part 2 Originally Aired on February 7, 1983 If you would like to check out the Dr. ...
Aug 12, 20210•Ep. 148
Kelly Mielke joins me to tackle this highly requested episode! It’s a marathon recording so put on your most comfortable headphones or sit in your most comfy chair! Part II is being released on Thursday! “Albert, complicit in bad company, has been the protagonist of thefts several times, but now he risks going to reform school. Charles goes out of his way to put the boy in line and decides to send him to Walnut Grove, but things get worse.” Home Again Part 1 Originally Aired on February 7, 1983 ...
Aug 10, 20210•Ep. 147
I am joined in this review by Stephanie Bailey ! We had a great time discussing all the strange storyline s and discuss why exactly did Caroline accompany the Crane’s to Annie’s art gallery premiere ? Thank you so much Stephanie for reviewing this episode with me! “Believing that she was abandoned at an orphanage as a child because she was losing her sight, blind artist Annie Crane angrily refuses her seriously ill birth mother’s request to meet her.” Portrait of Love Originally Aired on October...
Aug 03, 20210•Ep. 146
I am joined in this review by Jeanie Mitchell! We have a great time talking about this episode that works on the development of the Albert and James relationship. Jeanie discusses her book and we just have a great time! “James begins feeling insecure about his place in the Ingalls family, and tries a little too hard to emulate the older Albert. When he is caught with a shaving blade stolen from the Mercantile, James runs away, leaving Albert to go find him and convince his adopted brother to com...
Jul 13, 20210•Ep. 144
Kelly Mielke returns to Walnut GroveCast to help me break down this crazy episode! many of you may already know that Kelly and I have been working on another podcast called, Dr. QuinnCast which discusses the television show Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman ! We chose The Werewolf of Walnut Grove because it aligns with our #lunarpalooza festivities at Dr. QuinnCast ! We hope you enjoy this episode of Little House and also take a moment to check out what we’re doing over at https://drquinncast.com ! “Sch...
Jul 06, 20210•Ep. 145
J-Jaye Hurley joins me to discuss what we both agreed was one of our favorite and most memorable episodes from when we were kids! There is so much fun to be had in this episode and when Jacob and Laura finally bring their haul to Mr. Sprague we are right there next to them in spirit. Thank you J-Jaye for joining me on this memorable and always fun episode! “While fishing in a stream, Laura and a friend discover something shiny in the water. Believing that it is gold, Laura and Jonah take many se...
Jun 29, 20210•Ep. 143
Brandon joins me to discuss this unforgettable and sometimes shocking episode in which Mr. Applewood comes to town to replace Ms. Beadle! Brandon and I discuss so much and I have a wonderful time, thank you for joining me Brandon! “When teacher, Miss Beadle, is deemed unable to control some of the rowdy, older boys in her class, Mrs. Oleson convinces the Walnut Grove school board to replace her with a firmer, male hand. But the new schoolmaster tries to bully his students into submission and sin...
Jun 22, 20210•Ep. 142
Shannon Quinten joins me to discuss Uncle Jed ! We discuss the seasoning of cast iron , how cool Jed’s buggy is and all types of things in this unforgettable episode! I hope you enjoy! “Charles and Caroline are about to adopt James and Cassandra, but then Uncle Jed comes forward demanding custody of the Cooper children.” Uncle Jed originally aired on February 1, 1982 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. ...
Jun 15, 20210•Ep. 141
Matilda Smith-Thompson joins me to discuss this truly great episode! These ‘newer’ episodes are often overlooked but I cannot recommend this one more! We have amazing performances from all of the Carter’s but the development of the Sarah Carter character is really wonderful!. Thank you for joining me for this discussion Matilda! It was so much fun and I look forward to the next one! Sins of the Fathers Originally aired on January 10, 1983 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the...
Jun 08, 20210•Ep. 140
Episode 2 100 Mile Walk is one of the first early episodes I remember having a lasting effect on me. There’s dynamite, there’s a man who will walk for 100 miles for work, Caroline and the other women pull together and get some serious work done, there’s a reckless Irishman and there’s sledgehammers – it’s all in all a crazy episode which will leave you teary eyed towards the end with tragedy, sadness and happiness when we get a glimpse of (spoiler) Charles returning to his family in the little h...
May 27, 20210•Ep. 2
Episode 1 A Harvest of Friends is an extremely memorable episode for so many! Chris Hasler and I discuss this classic episode in this VERY FIRST pilot episode of Walnut GroveCast! This (and 100 Mile Walk) was “lost” for at least the last 6+ months! Since I don’t think I ever officially released these episodes on their own I thought I would give them the modern WGC treatment! If you never heard these episodes I hope you enjoy this oldie! “Charles and his family settle on farmland by Plum Creek ju...
May 27, 20210•Ep. 1
Episode 139 Cheyenne Hampton joins me to talk about lots of ferns, widows , Caroline’s jealousy and all types of great stuff as we tackle this unforgettable and eye opening episode! “Caroline and the girls can’t help but think the worst when Charles begins to behave mysteriously and later lies about the amount of time he has spent doing carpentry work for their lovely, young neighbor, the widow Elizabeth Thurman.” For My Lady Originally aired on March 10, 1976 Here are some stills [ See image ga...
May 25, 20210•Ep. 139
Episode 138 The Bonnetheads Podcast will be officially released in the next 2 weeks! In this very first episode of Bonnetheads I present a new Wagon Talks with Chris Hasler and Traci Ryland ! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the episode! You can watch his hilarious Little House Tribute here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Vjps2HriA Please Subscribe to his Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSg9fwvgW1fZltdlVM-9UsQ If you would like to ...
May 18, 20210•Ep. 138
Episode 137 Leah Mitchell returns the show to discuss this MAYBE Halloween episode! Thank you so much Leah – it was so much fun! “Junior detectives Andy and Laura take tips from fictional sleuth Farnsdale Fremont of Scotland Yard to track down the mysterious Walnut Grove chicken thief, ruffling a few feathers of their own along the way.” The Creeper of Walnut Grove Originally Aired on October 24th 1977 Here are some stills [ See image gallery at www.walnutgrovecast.com ] If you would like to hea...
May 12, 20210•Ep. 137
Episode 136 I had the honor of speaking with Ketty a couple weeks ago. It was truly one of my favorite interviews with a previous cast member of Little House on the Prairie and we discuss everything from Ketty’s name to African-American’s in WWII and even to events that caused Michael Landon to have to reschedule the days shoot because of her health condition. Ketty’s amazing book can be found here: Links to things we discussed: It’s Good to Be Alive – Michael Landon produced film co-starring Ke...
Apr 27, 20210•Ep. 136
Episode 135 Chantelle joins me to discuss this remarkably sweet and fun episode about LOVE! “Caroline is puzzled when her plan to provoke Isaiah Edwards to jealousy doesn’t result in an invitation to the annual spring dance for his anxious gal, Grace Snider, until Charles reminds her what happened when she tried the same tactic with him years before.” The Spring Dance first aired on October 29, 1975 I hope you all enjoy this episode! If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://...
Apr 20, 20210•Ep. 135
Episode 134 In this episode of Wagon Talks we talk to Cheyenne and Marissa! Cheyenne talks about how she played Little House on the Prairie with her siblings and friends and always played as Laura ! Marissa only began watching Little House on the Prairie a year ago but she has an excellent question for Dean Butler that I am hoping to ask him the next time we speak ! I don’t know about all of you but I am LOVING this interviews and discussions! I hope if you have an interest in coming on you reac...
Apr 15, 20210•Ep. 134
Episode 133 Kim Layer returns to discuss this episode which starts out pretty lighthearted. In this episode we have Pranks gone wrong AKA bee attacks, fire, wagon accidents, blind confusion and a (fake) pregnant Leslie Landon (she was 17 in this episode). A worthwhile episode indeed! “During a trip to a teaching awards ceremony in Minneapolis, the stagecoach that Adam, Mary and a pregnant woman named Marge are riding in is involved in a rollover accident. Mary is the only one who is able to free...
Apr 06, 20210•Ep. 133
Episode 132 Gerald Lange from The OSI Files Podcast joins me to discuss this extremely entertaining episode ! The Gift Originally Aired on December 17, 1975! “With the money they raised, the Sunday school class decides to buy a new Bible for Reverend Alden’s birthday. Mary is entrusted with the total revenue: $1.67, and the new Bible they’d like to buy costs $3.00. Laura has an idea how they can quickly turn their $1.67 into $3.00: by spending the money on holistic medicines and selling them at ...
Mar 30, 20210•Ep. 132
Episode 131 In this episode of Wagon Talks we talk to 12 year old listener Josie as well as with Gerald Lange from The OSI Files Podcast ! Josie talks about how she watched ALL 9 Seasons of Little House in the past year and how the show has helped her through some serious family matters . Gerald talks about his love of Little House which goes back to his childhood as well as his love of Laura Ingalls Wilders’ books! I don’t know about all of you but I am LOVING this interviews and discussions! I...
Mar 24, 20210•Ep. 131
Episode 130 Kelly joins me to tackle The Rivals ! This is a LONG ONE! Kelly and I can really talk AND in the middle of this discussion I needed to go pick up my son who had a fever in school – in the middle of covid-times that’s a shock but all ended up fine (I sound a little under the weather AND I ended up having Covid a few weeks after recording this so that’s likely what’s up) “Charles and Jonathan leave on a business trip that will greatly increase their incomes, but they both have a change...
Mar 16, 20210•Ep. 130
Episode 129 In this episode of Wagon Talks we talk to 11 year old listener Emma and her mother, Rebecca ! We also speak to Lydia all the way from Australia ! Emma talks about how she loves Laura , Rebecca discusses her love of LHOTP that goes back to her childhood and Lydia thinks we should all live life like ma and Pa ! I don’t know about all of you but I am LOVING this interviews and discussions! I hope if you have an interest in coming on you reach out to me to discuss your own Little House o...
Mar 10, 20210•Ep. 129
Episode 128 In this episode of Wagon Talks we talk to Whitney and Brandon ! I don’t know about all of you but I am LOVING this interviews and discussions! I hope if you have an interest in coming on you reach out to me to discuss your own Little House on the Prairie memories and thoughts mark@walnutgrovecast.com Thank you to Whitney and Brandon for taking the time to speak with me about their own views, memories and opinions about Little House on the Prairie If you would like to hear more from M...
Mar 03, 20210•Ep. 128
Episode 127 In this episode of Wagon Talks we talk to J-Jaye and Shannon ! I don’t know about all of you but I am LOVING this interviews and discussions! I hope if you have an interest in coming on you reach out to me to discuss your own Little House on the Prairie memories and thoughts mark@walnutgrovecast.com Thank you to J-Jaye and Shannon for taking the time to speak with me about their own views, memories and opinions about Little House on the Prairie If you would like to hear more from Mar...
Feb 25, 20210•Ep. 127
Episode 126 Vanessa Cashman joins me to unravel this surprisingly good episode! I hope you like it as much as we did! Thanks Vanessa! “Walnut Grove’s obsessive new football coach pressures his players to win at any cost, locking horns with Laura over homework assignments, ignoring dangerous injuries and alienating his family.” Fight Team Fight! originally aired on October 13, 1980 If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or subscribe to his other podcas...
Feb 24, 20210•Ep. 126
Episode 125 R. Lee Ingalls is part of the famous family Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote about in her series of beloved books. Lee describes himself as more of a story teller rather than an author. He often says Laura Ingalls was part of the fabric of America as it was populating and moving westward. Her life and experience didn’t differ much from most living at that time, but the remarkable act was she documented the journey. That is what Lee is doing with his new work. He is continuing the legacy th...
Feb 17, 20210•Ep. 125
Episode 124 Kim Layer joins me to review one of the most difficult and strange episodes in the Little House in the Prairie Universe! Monkey love! Monkey Farts! Monkey Drunk! This amazingly strange episode was a blast to review – I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! For the Love of Blanche originally aired on Monday, March 7, 1983 “On his way back from Sleepy Eye, Isaiah Edwards meets up with a dying old man, whose last request is for Isaiah to take care of his 3-year-old Blanche. It isn’t unti...
Feb 16, 20210•Ep. 124
Episode 123 The man who is bringing Little House on the Prairie to a new generation on TikTok joins me to unravel Family Quarrel ! Raven Stone is an extremely talented author, musician and content creator and I was so pleased when he accepted my invitation to come onto WGC for an episode. If you haven’t checked Raven’s TikTok channel you’re missing out but the links are below! Family Quarrel originally aired on January 15, 1975 “Divorce looms when Nels and his dog storm away from Harriet and the...
Feb 02, 20210•Ep. 123
