Walnut GroveCast

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 t...

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 originall...

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 originall...

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 Edwar...

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...

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 ori...

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...

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...

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 open...

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 f...

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 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 su...

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 le...

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 da...

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 becomin...

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...

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&#82...

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 trick...

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...

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 mee...

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...