Walnut GroveCast

Christina returns to the show to discuss the craziness and fun in this episode.    “School bully Bart begins menacing his classmates, especially Albert. Tired of the constant harassment, Albert creates a paper maché werewolf mask to terrorize Bart into ceasing his bullying behavior. It works, until Carrie opens her mouth! It takes a joint effort by all of Bart’s classmates to...

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode!  “Jonathan and Mark’s latest assignment is Wally, a lovable elderly hobo and street puppeteer whose caring and goodness have made him, without his knowing it, an angel. But he may be powerless to help a critically ill little boy … unless he appeals to a higher authority....

Lydia Kikuchi returns to the show to discuss this heartwarming and poignant episode!   “The mysterious decline in Mary’s school performance is explained when Charles discovers that she needs glasses; but Mary loses her confidence when her class begin to tease her.”   Four Eyes originally Aired on September 17, 1975 The opening song “Albert” is written and pe...

A few months ago Kelly Mielke had a very interesting idea, “wouldn’t it be fun to discuss each of our favorite characters from Little House in the Prairie in a somewhat serious and analytical way?”   We spun the wheel and it landed on Alice Garvey, played by the wonderful Hersha Paraday! We hope you enjoy this journey into the Alice Garvey character! Special Thanks to John M...

Brian Mehlenbacher returns to the show to discuss this sometimes tragic and sometimes hilarious episode!    “Laura is playing with Anna when Nellie walks by and says she is starting a club and they are going to play in her room and she invites Laura but Laura wants to play with Anna so Nellie says she can come too. Laura is enjoying a music box, but Nellie is being bossy and tells...

Karyne joins me from Canada to discuss her love of Little House on the Prairie and why she continues to enjoy the show.   If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me at mark@walnutgrovecast.com, I would LOVE to hear from you! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the episode!  You can watch...

***This is another “Lost Episode”  I hope it’s the last! ***   Marissa Baker returns to the show to discuss this sometimes hilarious and sometimes tear-jerking episode.     “The telephone comes to Walnut Grove, and Mrs. Olesen is hired as the switchboard operator. She takes advantage of her responsibilities to engage in her favorite pastime: gatheri...

This episode was recorded about 4 years ago and it was not released….until now!  The legendary Chris Hasler returns to the show to discuss this episode in a way no one could have ever predicted! Get ready for some true chaotic moments! “Albert claims that he is tall and athletic in a letter to his pen pal while she has fabrications of her own to conceal her paralysis.” &nbsp...

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast returns to discuss a Highway to Heaven episode!   “The teenage daughter of Mark’s friend learns she was adopted and seeks her biological mother, a quest that threatens to tear the family apart. “ The Secret Originally aired on November 27, 1985   If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me...

Stephanie Bailey joins me to discuss this monumental and tragic episode!  “The career and reputation of Doctor Baker is threatened when Laura found her dead baby in her crib, just after a medical examination. He sees a chance to restore his reputation when little Rose falls ill with smallpox” A Child with no Name originally aired on February 14, 1983 (DATE NIGHT!) The opening song...

Kelly Mielke joins me to discuss this Season 1 episode – I love this episode and can’t believe it went ‘missing’ for a little while but thanks to the fact I don’t delete anything, I was able to retrieve it!  This episode was recorded about 18 months ago!  “While on their way home to Walnut Grove after a trip to Mankato, the Ingalls family are unexpecte...

Melissa Sue Anderson AKA Mary Ingalls visits Walnut GroveCast to talk about her memories of Little House on the Prairie as well as her career.  As you well know, I try to ask the hard questions and Melissa didn’t shy away from any of them!  I can’t thank her enough for coming onto the show and I look forward to her returning one day.  I hope you enjoy this interview! We...

I know, I know – this is your least favorite episode which is why I asked one of the stars of the show to join me to go through and review the whole episode! Of course you know that Rachel, along with her sister Robyn played Carrie Ingalls! We get some cool stories and lots of laughs in this episode of the podcast! The following is from IMDB – I did not write this chaotic description b...

Cheyenne Hampton returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable episode! The star of this episode is the Houston Lamb character and we get to see some fun and sweet moments throughout.  I hope you enjoy this episode! “Two young brothers, deserted by their parents and desperately trying to stay together, run away from the Sleepy Eye orphanage on the eve of an adoption that will separa...

Suzann returns to the show to discuss this strange last season episode!  Almanzo and John Carter go on a Japanese adventure and are the victim of a pickpocket in San Francisco.  Meanwhile back in Walnut Grove a new reverend comes to town to muscle into Rev Alden’s position. “Mr. Edwards is suspicious of a young handsome minister sent to Walnut Grove by the diocese and Reveren...

Cindy Wilson joins the show to review this super early one!  There is a lot to discuss in this episode and I had such a great time discussing it!  You may know Cindy’s name from her book, The Beautiful Snow: The Ingalls Family, the Railroads, and the Hard Winter of 1880-81   She also has a really great Facebook group that discusses so much about Laura Ingalls Wilder &#821...

Shannon Clark from the band, Shannon Clark and the Sugar joins the podcast to discuss this often forgotten season 9 episode.  Check out Shannon’s band, I think you may really enjoy it! https://shannonclarksugar.com “They are planning to build a new railroad station and they want to do it in Walnut Grove. Everyone is excited at the prospect until they find out that some families wo...

Maryann visits the show to discuss this hilarious and unforgettable episode of Little House on the Prairie. “In spite of a rocky start and over Charles’ strong objections, the Olesons accompany the Ingalls on a family camping trip and, surprisingly, the oft-feuding families begin to enjoy each other’s company. But will the warming relationship between them survive a cold plunge i...

Brian Mehlenbacher comes onto the show to discuss this often overlooked episode of Little House on the Prairie. “Jonathan and Andy Garvey move to Sleepy Eye and have to deal with a gang of thieves.” A New Beginning originally aired on October 6, 1980   The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with...

Traci joins the podcast to discuss this episode where Adam gets to show off his lawyerin’ skills!  “Unable to get work in Sleepy Eye, Adam decides to become Walnut Grove’s first lawyer, and gets his first case defending a man who sold worthless share of his land.” Blind Justice originally aired on February 23, 1981   The opening song “Albert” is writte...

Get ready! Mark and Kelly discussing the two-parter, Laura Ingalls Wilder is something you do not want to miss! We discuss everything there is to discuss from the multiple ferns at the Wilder house to the lighting in the little house and even have a cameo from one of Kelly’s cats (listen closely and you will even get to hear Kelly’s daughter!) “Almanzo refuses to let Laura take a...

Christina returns to the podcast to help review unforgettable episode! We discuss Isaiah’s depression and all types of interesting stuff!  I hope you enjoy this episode!   “When Isaiah Edwards loses his will to live after a crippling logging accident, a letter to Walnut Grove from his worried wife, Grace, brings Charles and Laura back to the big woods to try to help thei...

It’s the LAST episode of Little House on the Prairie! Leah Mitchell returns to the podcast to help review and breakdown this strange and sometimes surreal episode! We discuss Montegue in depth and try to draw a connection to the sitcom Newhart as Almanzo and Laura are running a bed and breakfast in hero township! Even more strange is Isaiah in general.  I hope you enjoy this episode!&nb...

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...

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 i...