Kelly Mielke joins me to tackle this massive two-parter! It was Kelly’s first day on maternity leave and I can’t thank her enough for taking the time to record this. There are so many ups and downs in this episode so please watch this tragic episode and laugh along with us! “Albert experiments with smoking in the basement of the School For the Blind and, when shooed out of the basement, hides the still-lit pipe in some cloths. The pipes ignite and result in a late-night fire that kills Alice Gar...
Jan 10, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 205
Merry Christmas! It’s that time of the year again and this time I invited Leah Mitchell, Lorie Dorrian and Jeanie Schneider-Mitchell to discuss Christmas at Plum Creek as well as their own holiday memories! I am looking forward to everything in store for 2023 – if you have any ideas please feel free to reach out and have a wonderful holiday and new year! “Christmas is coming and everyone is saying that it is a time for secrets and not to ask questions. Laura wants to buy something expensive for ...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 204
Christy joins Walnut GroveCast to discuss this unforgettable episode of Little House on the Prairie. It was 42 years ago when Adam would regain his sight after he was involved in a nitroglycerine explosion. “Following an explosion, Adam regains his sight. Mary starts to feel like a burden when Adam makes a big decision to resume his education to become a lawyer.” To See the Light originally aired on December 8, 1980 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 203
Babypalooza has made its’ way to Walnut GroveCast! Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast returns to discuss this intense two parter, we discuss Kelly’s pregnancy (her baby should be here any day now!), how Eliza Jane babies Almanzo and so much more in this long but very worthwhile two parter! “Almanzo’s continued morose outlook on life during his recovery from a crippling stroke, not to mention Eliza Jane’s pampering, takes its toll on the Wilder marriage. Not even the birth of the couple’...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 202
Babypalooza has made its’ way to Walnut GroveCast! Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast returns to discuss this intense two parter, we discuss Kelly’s pregnancy (her baby should be here any day now!), how Eliza Jane babies Almanzo and so much more in this long but very worthwhile two parter! “The marriage between Almanzo and Laura faces its first stern test when he falls seriously ill with diphtheria and later suffers a crippling stroke. Eliza Jane arrives to help care for her brother, bu...
Dec 02, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 201
It’s Episode 200! To celebrate the 200th episode, I am joined by 3 crazy fans of Little House on the Prairie to discuss the very final episode of series! Thank you to Matilda, kelly and Christopher for discussing everything about this amazing series finale! “While Charles and Caroline are visiting Walnut Grove, the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township. They are inspired by Laura to vent their anger at this injustice.” Little House: ...
Nov 22, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 200
Marissa Baker returns to the show to discuss this Mary-centric episode. Can Mary put Walnut Grove on the map? Find out in this exciting and action packed episode! “Mary worries that she’ll disappoint Walnut Grove if she doesn’t place first in the state mathematics competition after the community pays her way to represent them; meanwhile Laura’s feelings of jealousy towards her older sister are soothed and she begins to feel more grown-up after her wise Pa asks her to take charge of the Ingalls h...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 199
The Executive Producer of this episode is Christina Pederson Matilda returns to help review this unforgettable episode of Little House. We laugh and discuss so much! I hope you enjoy this half as much as I did! “Divorce looms when Nels and his dog storm away from Harriet and the mercantile after the Olesons quarrel over the price of eggs. But the situation only gets more muddled when the townsfolk try to help them reconcile, prompting Harriet to pack her bags and causing some to wonder, a little...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 198
The Executive Producer of this episode is Laura Fuhrmann Jeanie Schneider Mitchell returns to help review this sometimes shocking and always unforgettable episode of Little House. “A widowed circus man and young father named `Little Lou’ makes a promise to quit the circus and move to Walnut Grove to try to make a living after his wife dies during childbirth.” Love originally aired on October 25, 1982 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundl...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 197
The Executive Producer of this episode is Laura Fuhrmann Jeanie Schneider Mitchell returns to help review this sometimes shocking and always unforgettable episode of Little House. “A widowed circus man and young father named `Little Lou’ makes a promise to quit the circus and move to Walnut Grove to try to make a living after his wife dies during childbirth.” Love originally aired on October 25, 1982 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundl...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 197
The Executive Producer of this episode is Sherri Benner Chris Hasler returns to review this strange episode about the controversial relationship between a very young Jane and a middle aged Isaiah. In Chris/Mark fashion we laugh pretty much 34,000 times! “Laura’s childhood friend, who is blind, falls in love with Mr Edwards. She doesn’t seem to mind the age difference but Mr Edwards finds it tough.” Love originally aired on November 29, 1982 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by t...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 196
The Executive Producer of this episode is Lorie Dorrian Alison Arngrim returns to Walnut GroveCast but this time we review an ENTIRE episode together! Wow! This was an incredible 2+ hours for me and I only hope that you enjoy this nearly as much as I did! I can’t thank Alison enough for being such a friend to the show! You can follow Alison Arngrim’s work by visiting one or all aof the following links https://www.bonnetheads.com https://twitter.com/arngrim Check out her amazing Cameo! https://ww...
Sep 20, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 195
The Executive Producer of this episode is Chris Cooling from The Forgotten.tv Podcast Stacey Corrigan visits Walnut GroveCast to discuss this unforgettable episode of Little House on the Prairie! “Mrs Oleson is convinced that her daughter Nellie’s new racehorse will beat Laura’s in the Township horse race so she puts up a family heirloom as first prize.” The Race originally aired on October 11, 1976 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundle...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 194
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Stephanie Bailey Cheyenne Hampton joins me to discuss this strange episode where a boy makes believe he loses his vision which makes us wonder if Mary was faking it all along! “Laura Ingalls is horrified to witness the fall from a tree that blinds her friend, Jordan Harrison, while he’s performing a circus stunt. But when she finds out that Jordan’s sight has returned, Laura must decide whether it’s right when he asks her to keep it ...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 193
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Maryann Lockwood Lydia Kikuchi from the Late Nights with Hitchcock Podcast joins me from 14 hours in the future to discuss this origin story of how Charles and Caroline met! “Traveling Charles Ingalls struggles with a broken wagon wheel and bad weather trying to get home in time to celebrate his wedding anniversary while, back in Plum Creek, waiting wife Caroline tries to keep worry at bay by entertaining their daughters with the tal...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 192
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Cindy Wilson Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast podcast returns to help Mark tackle this amazing episode! “Charles and Almanzo both encounter unexpected obstacles when each challenges the other to find the fastest freight route between Walnut Grove and Sleepy Eye.” The In-Laws originally aired on November 24, 1980 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with pe...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 191
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Stacy Keller Leah Mitchell returns to the show to discuss a classic episode of LHOTP! I hope you enjoy this half as much as we had recording it! “Mean Nellie Oleson snubs Laura and Mary for wearing homespun dresses on their first day at school and, when Laura later complains, Caroline reminds her to be kind to Nellie to win her friendship. But Caroline forgets her own wise words, loses her temper with Nellie’s haughty mother, store o...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 190
The Executive Producer of this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Julia Monin Guest co-host, Marissa Baker returns to the show to tackle this dramatic two parter. “While Mary fights a life-threatening infection and the hospital bills mount, Charles puts himself and a railroad tunneling team in danger by volunteering to complete a dangerous blasting job in unsafe conditions to earn the cash bonus he so desperately needs.” To Live with Fear: Part II originally aired on February 21, 1977 The opening so...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 189
The Executive Producer of this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Julia Monin Guest co-host, Marissa Baker returns to the show to tackle this dramatic two parter. “Mary falls ills after a fall at the stable, and Dr. Baker is powerless to help her. He recommends a hospital for an operation in a nearby town, but Charles doesn’t have the money to pay, neither for the trip nor surgery.” To Live with Fear: Part I originally aired on February 14, 1977 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 188
The Executive Producer of this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Don Roberts Guest co-host, Brian Mehlenbacher joins me to discuss and dissect this unforgettable episode of Little House on the Prairie “When young Peter Lundstrom is expelled from his private school for petty theft, his wealthy father sends the boy to stay with Uncle Nels Oleson in Walnut Grove for a long-overdue lesson in values.” The Stranger originally aired on February 20, 1978 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed b...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 187
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Chelsea Wafford Mark is joined by Chris Peterson to discuss an exciting and memorable episode. I hope you enjoy the episode! The Odyssey originally aired on March 19, 1979 “Talented young painter Dylan Whitaker promised his dying father that he would some day see the ocean he loves to put on canvas; but “some day” comes too soon when Dylan is diagnosed with incurable leukemia and, to keep his promise, he and his concerned friends, La...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 186
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Michele Ferguson Leah returns to the podcast to discuss this episode about making decisions and broken hearts. I hope you enjoy the episode! I’ll Ride the Wind originally aired on January 10, 1977 “Mr. Edwards adopted son, John, must choose between going away to school for several years to realize his dream of becoming a writer or marrying his true love, Mary Ingalls, and living the life of a farmer in Walnut Grove.” The opening song...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 185
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Erin McManus I’m Here! I’m Here! Looks as though Mary and Adam are getting cold feet! I am joined by Marissa Baker in this dusty episode and she shares a mashup of quotes from the episode that may tell a slightly different story! The Wedding originally aired on November 6, 1978 “Mary Ingalls happily accepts Adam Kendall’s long-awaited marriage proposal but gets cold feet when she begins to consider the implications of two blind paren...
May 25, 20220•Ep. 184
Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast podcast returns to discuss this humorous episode. I hope you have a good time listening! The Older Brothers originally aired on January 17, 1 983 “The Younger brothers haven’t been out of prison very long, when they decide to hold up Mr. Edwards for some ransom. They decide to turn themselves in so they can get the reward money but they don’t have all their marbles.” Want to hear more from Kelly and Mark? Check out our other podcast https://www.drquinncast.com...
May 18, 20220•Ep. 183
The Executive Producer of this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Andri Bjarkason Matilda Smith-Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss this amazing episode. “An overweight boy named Elmer Miles comes with his family to Walnut Grove and attends the school and is mercilessly teased by his new classmates, but quickly catches Nancy Oleson’s eye. Nancy has plenty of cruel tricks up her sleeve, and uses Elmer to get her way.” For The Love of Nancy originally aired on November 30, 1981 The opening song...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 182
The Executive Producer of this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Val Williams Lorie Dorian joins the podcast to discuss this amazing Mr Edwards episode – we learn so much about this character and how funny and tragic he can be. “While in Mankato, Charles is surprised to find Isaiah Edwards, the mountain man befriended by the Ingalls family on their journey to Minnesota. The two men return to Walnut Grove together to find young Laura sick in bed and a worried Mr. Edwards promises to stay until she r...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 181
The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Rebecca Harris Anne Quinn returns to the show to discuss this crazy episode about what happens when a rifle is knocked over, shoots pa and the only person around to help is a blind man! Amazing story! “Charles and Laura finally convince Caroline that Laura is old enough to accompany Charles on a hunting trip. They meet some friendly trappers on the way and everything seems to be going well until Charles is shot. It is up to Laura to ...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 180
The Executive Producer for this episode is Cheyenne Hampton Lydia Kikuchi returns to the podcast to discuss this amazing episode! We discuss so much in this episode – I hope you enjoy it half as much as I did recording it! Edwards shoots a hole in the roof! Carrie love Isaiah’s cooking! The Ingalls attend the theatre! “While on a second honeymoon trip with Charles in Mankato, Caroline can’t help worrying about what’s happening back home in Walnut Grove where old friend, Mr. Edwards, finds that b...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 179
The Executive Producer for this episode is Angela Bowen I am joined by Alicia Hogan Murphy who recently released the book Walnut Grove Hits Home: Prairie Values for the Modern Family to discuss this amazing and racially charged episode. We discuss so much and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did while recording it. “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...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 178
The Executive Producer for this episode is Laura Solarin Josie is a 12 year old who has a love of Little House on the Prairie! Join us as we tear apart this unforgettable episode that just so happens to also be her favorite episode! “A school project on genealogy leads Albert to confront his dark past. As the Ingalls help Albert with the project, Charles and Caroline decide to adopt the young lad. Then, Albert’s biological father Mr. Quinn shows up.” The Family Tree originally aired on October 1...
Mar 29, 20220•Ep. 177
