Walnut GroveCast

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 Mankat...

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 u...

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 youn...

The Executive Producer for this episode is Spunky Cheek Someone has spring fever! To celebrate the very first day of spring please enjoy this extra episode! Chris Hasler swings by The Prairie Studios to record one of the most unforgettable episodes! “Nels finally loses patience with his henpecked family life and begins a mobile merchant business. During one of his stops, he meets a much younger wo...

The Executive Producer for this episode is Gini Comer Marissa Baker returns to the show to discuss this strange episode with is rich with ferns! “Laura needs something to fill some time so Almanzo tells her about a book writing contest. He convinces her to write her stories down that she told him about growing up. She travels to Minneapolis to work with a publisher but they want to make too many c...

The Executive Producer for this episode is Aaron Wortman He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is a very important 2 parter in the world of Little House which is why I invited Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast to join me to discuss.   “The relationships between Almanzo and Laura, and Percival and Nellie continue to be explored in the second half of the sixth-season finale.”   He Lo...

The Executive Producer for this episode is Dana Wilkins He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is a very important 2 parter in the world of Little House which is why I invited Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast to join me to discuss.  Part 2 will be released on Thursday!   “The romantic futures of longtime rivals Laura and Nellie take shape in the sixth season finale. First, Almanzo propo...

The Executive Producer for this episode is Kelly Mielke Matilda Smith-Thompson joins me to discuss Author, Author! We talk about so much and I hope you enjoy this episode! “During a trip to Walnut Grove, Caroline’s mother passes away. Her father is very grief-stricken, until son-in-law Charles – impressed with his stories about growing up in the Little House in the Big Woods &#82...

The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Anne Quinn Stephanie Bailey returns to the show to discuss one of Mark’s favorite episodes! We discuss so much! “Aging circus daredevil Gambini the Great has a hypnotic effect on the children of Walnut Grove, especially Albert and Willie. A tragedy during one of Gambini’s stunts will provide a chilling lesson in hero...

The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Megan Parker Suzann Holland returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable episode!  In this one we get the adorable Peter Billingsley as a boy with a speech impediment.  “James’ promising friendship with a young stuttering boy named Gideon Hale is jeopardized when he mocks the boy behind his back. When a devas...

The Executive Producer for this episode is Jeff Griffin I am joined by Cheyenne Hampton to discuss this sad, uplifting and unforgettable episode! “An immigrant family provides an example of thankfulness and a reminder that freedom isn’t free after a property tax increase leaves most of Walnut Grove in no mood to celebrate the United States’ 100th birthday.” Centennial origi...

The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Susan King Kelly Mielke takes a break from recording Dr. QuinnCast and writing The Prairie Review to join me in a discussion about Mortal Mission! “Charles and Jonathan meet with danger as deadly as the disease they left behind them when they are sent for the medical supplies needed to battle an outbreak of anthrax in Walnut Grov...

The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Saya Ishida Patrick Labyorteaux returns to the show to review his favorite episode of Little House on the Prairie! Patrick talks about his memories from the set and this episode in particular.  We go for nearly 2 hours! I hope you enjoy this conversation nearly as much as I did! “While their fathers secretly trail them, youn...

The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Suzann Holland Brandon Letulier joins me to discuss this shocking and unforgettable episode! “Charles travels to Chicago to console his old friend Isaiah Edwards when the man’s young son is killed in an accident.” Chicago originally aired on November 23, 1981   Learn all about Pamela’s web series, Living&#8...

The Executive Producer for this episode of Walnut GroveCast is Chantelle Dubois Nishiyama Lydia Kikuchi returns to the show from 17,000 KM (or 10563.31 miles) away to discuss this very memorable episode! “Trying to convince Tom Carlin, blinded by a childhood bout with the measles, that he can lead a productive life, Adam Kendall battles Tom’s bitter, skeptical father and is unexpectedl...

Starting the year with a cast member interview! Patrick Labyorteaux AKA Andy Garvey visits Walnut GroveCast to talk about his memories of Little House on the Prairie as well as his career.  We discuss so much such as: What was Patrick’s Audition like? What was it like working as Andy Garvey on the Little House set? What’s next for Patrick? check what Patrick has been up to you can...

I was so pleased when Pamela Bob agreed to come onto the show to review an episode but what I was REALLY happy about was when we agreed to review Little Girl Lost!   To those who might be living under a rock, Pamela Bob is the writer, creater and star of a web series entitled, Livin’ on a Prairie which is an award winning, 6 episodic short comedy with a certain Little House on the Prair...

A tradition on the podcast is an annual review of Christmas at Plum Creek!  This year joining me in the discussion is Kelly Mielke, Suzann Holland and Stephanie Bailey! Thank you so much for joining me to discuss this legendary LHOTP episode! I hope you enjoy this roundtable discussion as much as we had recording it, It’s another LONG one so buckle up! Christmas at Plum Creek originally...

“Mark, When are you going to review The Pilot Movie?” Thanks to the help of Matilda Smith-Thompson , Leah Mitchell and Kelly Mielke I finally have an answer and that answer is, NOW! We discuss so much such as: Was Pa lashing out too much at Laura? How does The Pilot version of Caroline compare to the TV series version? What WAS the snow budget of this movie? I hope you enjoy this round...

Jerry Lange from the OSI Files Podcast joins me to discuss this legendary episode with guest stars, Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter!   We discuss so much in this episode and I hope you enjoy it nearly as much as we did while reviewing it! “After rescuing a seriously ill Reverend Alden from his runaway wagon, down on his luck Caleb Hodgekiss devises a plan to fleece the charitable...

Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association is dedicated to preserving the legacy and furthering scholarship of Laura Ingalls Wilder. This is a wonderful discussion I had with the President of the LIWLRA, Sarah Manley! Sarah is a true Bonnethead and loves the television show as well as the books!  We had a great conversation about her organization and the plans for LauraPalooza 2022:...

Mark is joined by Kelly Mielke and Chantelle Dubois Nishiyama to discuss this oft-forgotten Little House on the Prairie Movie!   We discuss so much in this episode and I hope you enjoy it nearly as much as we did while reviewing it! Gobble-gobble! “Little House on the Prairie” Thanksgiving clip show in which Laura Ingalls reminisces about the Ingalls’ journeys and strug...

Karen Grassle AKA Caroline Ingalls was kind enough to sit with Walnut GroveCast to discuss her new book, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust. We discuss a number of really great things and I hope you enjoy this Walnut GroveCast exclusive!   Order Bright Lights, Prairie Dust with this link: https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Lights-Prairie-Dust-Reflections/dp/1647423139   You can follow Karen Grassle&...

Karen Grassle AKA Caroline Ingalls was kind enough to sit with Walnut GroveCast to discuss her new book, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust. We discuss a number of really great things and I hope you enjoy this Walnut GroveCast exclusive!   Order Bright Lights, Prairie Dust with this link: https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Lights-Prairie-Dust-Reflections/dp/1647423139   You can follow Karen Grassle&...

Shannon Quinten joins the podcast to discuss Silent Promises! We point out how everyone likes to point their finger at Almanzo for being Laura’s first TV kiss but in fact it was Daniel in this very episode! We discuss so much in this episode and I hope you enjoy it nearly as much as we did while reviewing it! “Laura takes a job tutoring a deaf boy named Daniel, teaching him how to comm...