Abe is a listener who joined the podcast to discuss my favorite episode of Little House on the Prairie. “Laura swears her friend Jonah to secrecy after the two uncover a shiny golden ore lying in the bed of their favorite fishing hole and both begin planning what they will do with the great wealth they are sure to have once they’ve mined their trea…

Filmmaker, Amy C Elliott joins the podcast to discuss this unforgettable episode. She also talks about her newest documentary which documents the Little House on the Prairie Reunions, including Simi Valley. I can’t wait to check it out and am so honored to have had her come onto the podcast. Her work is amazing and I really hope each of you check i…

Lorie Dorrian returns to the podcast to discuss this painful and unforgettable Little House episode. “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 ye…

Josh Corum from the Hot Red Shorts: A Gay Watch of Baywatch Podcast joins me to discuss this painful and unforgettable Little House episode. Isn’t Harriet just awful in this episode?! “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 duri…

Jen Woods swings by to discuss and revisit this excellent episode with a questionable name! I hope you enjoy this episode! “Joseph Stokes is rejected by his grandpa because his daughter married a Native American, however when Joseph faces some school bullies his grandpa’s opinion changes.” Injun Kid originally aired on January 31, 1977 The opening …

Brian returns to the show to discuss this amazing episode! I hope you enjoy this podcast! “Charles seems to inherit a fortune and the whole town helps the Ingalls to spend the money, which starts to feel like a curse rather than a blessing.” The Inheritance originally aired on February 6, 1978 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by t…

Karyne returns to the show and we jump into this amazing episode guest starring, Todd Bridges! I hope you enjoy this episode! “Yearning to escape the hard life that sent his father to an early grave, Solomon Henry, an 11 year old boy, runs away from his parents and seeks solace in the in Ingalls’s family.” The Wisdom of Solomon originally aired on …

Cheyenne returns to the podcast to help me in discussing and breaking apart this unforgettable episode! “Albert becomes an apprentice for a craftsman who is Jewish. His classmates accuse him of being a Jew-lover and Laura is embarrassed because they accuse her when she tells them to quit picking on Albert. Albert learns to take pride in his work an…

We discuss Dean Butler’s new book, Michael Landon’s feats of strength, the documentary he is working on, the loss of Shannen Doherty just a week ago and even Donald Trump sneaks into the chat. I hope you enjoy this discussion! The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permi…

Binyomin joins the podcast from far away to discuss his love of Little House on the Prairie as well as many other things – I hope you enjoy this episode! “A deaf-mute may have the answer when Reverend Alden’s request for a new church bell starts the Kennedys and Olesons feuding over who donates the bell and who takes the credit.” The Voice of Tinke…

Chris Hasler returns to the podcast to discuss this always amusing origin story about how Caroline and Charles (allegedly) met! “Charles Ingalls has an accident when trying to get home for his wedding anniversary. Caroline, very worried indeed, tries to keep the children amused of how they first met.” I Remember, I Remember originally aired on Janu…

Suzanne Holland returns to the podcast to discuss this strange episode where blind kids (and some adults) need to walk a really long distance instead of transporting them via train or a few wagons. Great Harriet moments! “Mr. Standish buys the building that the Blind school has been housed in and wants to turn it into a hotel. He gives the blind sc…

Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast and LandonNation Podcast returns to the show to discuss this amazing episode! While attending a school reunion Caroline and Charles get away from Walnut Grove for a little while. Pa punches a rich guy, Caroline is hit on by the same rich guy, booze is drank and we see an elevator! Exciting times indeed! “During a…

Chris Peterson joins the podcast to discuss this sometimes shocking episode. We have a great time and discuss many facets of the episode. “The Walnut Grove community intervenes after a badly-beaten Graham Stewart is found unconscious on the floor of his cabin, the victim of his father, John’s, drunken rage.“ Child of Pain originally aired on Februa…

Karyne returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable exit of The Ingalls and the introduction of The Carters! “Having suffered hard times and wanting to find a better life, the Ingalls family move to the city, selling their land to the Carter family.“ Times are Changing originally aired on September 27, 1982 The opening song “Albert” is written…

Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast returns to the show to discuss this tragic and shocking 2 parter! We discuss so many things so and I hope you enjoy this discussion! “Charles and Albert travel with the Cooper family while on a delivery. A serious accident occurs while the Coopers are going down a steep hill. The Cooper parents are killed. Cha…

Christy Havey returns to the podcast to discuss this beloved episode where Joe Kagan works up the courage to court Hester Sue, and learns she plans to marry an undertaker. Joe also works with one of the blind school students to build up his courage, Hester Sue is not a big fan of his methods but in the end, Joe gets the girl. This hilarious overvie…

Kelly Mielke returns to Walnut GroveCast to discuss this epic Little House on the Prairie movie! We discuss the common misconception that Albert died of leukemia and how odd it is that so many people misremember the same exact thing! Is it an example of the very strange, Mandala Effect? Who knows?! Also, what’s the deal with climbing that mountain …

Karyne returns to the podcast to discuss this double episode that really shouldn’t have been a double episode! Karyne and I go down many rabbit holes and I hope you enjoy! “A circus comes to Walnut Grove and one of the most popular attractions is `Wild Boy’, a boy in a cage who goes mad when the circus owner torments him.” Wild Boy Part 1 originall…

Dean Butler returns to the show to discuss his newest book and how busy he is preparing for the Simi Valley 50th Anniversary at the end of this month! I hope you consider pre-ordering his book, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyondhttps://www.amazon.com/Prairie-Man-Little-House-Beyond/dp/0806543299 Meet Dean and so many of your favorite Little…

Pamela Roylance who played Sarah Carter agreed to come onto the show and was just incredible! Not only was Pamela a fan of Little House on the Prairie before being on the show but she has to be one of the coolest cast members that you will be able to meet at the 50th Simi Valley! We talk about meditation, being a fan of Little House, taking the kid…

Maryann returns from New Jersey to discuss this strange and fun episode. As I get older, I am getting more and more interested in trains and it’s amazing the amount of stunts that happen in this episode! I hope you enjoy it! “While on a trip to Springfield, Carl Edwards accidentally releases the brake on a caboose that he, Mary and Laura are explor…

Aimee Muñiz joins the podcast to discuss this heartwarming episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did when we recorded it! “As a prank to make him look foolish, the older boys of Walnut Grove school nominate the object of their practical jokes, gentle Elmer Dobkins, to run for class president against popular Mary Ingalls and wealthy Nellie Oles…

Mark invited the wonderful Bonnie Bartlett onto the show to talk about her time on Little House on the Prairie. We discuss so much including her book which is an eye opening and wonderful inside peek of her life as well as the darker side of Hollywood. You may purchase a copy of Bonnie’s book, Middle of the Rainbow at her websitehttps://www.bonnies…

I thought it would be a great time to share something that I have been working on, a collection of covers of the Little House on the Prairie theme song! I hope you enjoy these 14 gems, which includes our very own C Christina Pederson! If you know of any other interesting covers or if you have any ideas please feel free to reach out to me!mark@walnu…

Merry Christmas Everyone! I love doing roundtable discussions! This time around I had the pleasure of discussing Christmas at Plum Creek with Aimee, Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast, Josh from the Hot Red Shorts! Podcast and Karyne! I had such a great time and we discussed just about everything! “Christmas is coming and everyone is saying tha…

Karyne returns to Walnut GroveCast to help me deconstruct this amazingly dramatic episode! “Mr. Stark has gotten himself so far in debt that he has lost his mind. He goes home and shoots his wife and daughter. Then he goes off and ends up at Laura’s house. He mistakes Laura and Jenny for his wife and daughter, but when he sees Rose, he thinks that …

Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to go through every facet of this unforgettable TV movie about Michael Landon! This was so much fun and I hope you all enjoy it! “Drama based on the true story of actor Michael Landon, whose affair with a younger woman almost destroyed his family. When Michael breaks the news of his terminal illn…

Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast joins me to discuss this strange episode where Jesse James comes to visit the folks in Walnut Grove! “As Walnut Grove school begins to study the Civil War, Mary Ingalls unexpectedly learns firsthand information when she starts running errands for two mysterious newcomers who sided with the South. But Mr. Hobbs…

Karyne swings by the podcast to discuss this unforgettable episode. “On Rev. Alden’s recommendation, Mary is hired as a teacher in a small backwoods community called Willow Run. There, she is met with pure hatred from its town leader, Miss Peel, an elderly woman who is fiercely opposed to the school. Miss Peel’s determination to drive Mary from tow…

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode! “Jonathan and Mark journey back in time to save Mark’s grandfather’s (John McLiam) farm from repossession. “ Highway to Heaven’s episode Going Home originally aired on January 23, 1985 If you have an interest in talking about Little House and yo…

Lydia Kikuchi returns to the show to discuss this Willie-centric episode! Looks like Willie has grown up! “Mrs Oleson is far from happy when Willie announces his engagement to Rachel. She definitely wants to prevent her son’s wedding, but suddenly she experiences a new thing – Willie defies his mother.” May I Have This Dance originally aired on Mar…

Lorie Dorrian returns to the podcast to discuss this sometimes tragic and sometimes hilarious 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: gathering gossip. It will have a very damaging effect on the Garveys’ marria…

Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to review this painful and unforgettable episode. I think we did an incredible job covering and deconstrucing this two-parter! Part I “New student Sylvia Webb, who has physically matured faster than most of her classmates, piques the physical curiosity of some of her male classmates. Albert goes …

I am honored to bring Olivia Barash onto the show for a discussion of her life before, during and after Little House on the Prairie. We discuss so much including her opinion of the Actors strike and the upcoming 50th Reunion! I hope you enjoy this discussion! The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project …

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode! “Mr Crook, convinced he is King Arthur, is in danger of being declared incompetent by his son. Can Jonathan work a reconciliation while preventing the demolition of a veterinary clinic.“ Highway to Heaven’s episode A Divine Madness originally ai…

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?” Kelly Mielke joins me to discuss the Almanzo Wilder character in this very entertaining character study! I hope you enjoy! We hope you enjoy this journe…

Christina joins me from Norway to discuss this strange and very fun episode! “Nellie comes home for a visit and discovers that Nancy is more of a spoiled brat than she ever was. Nancy doesn’t want to have anything to do with Nellie and snubs her every chance she gets. Laura and Nellie act like they are best friends. Everyone is paying attention to …

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode! “While working for Linda Blackwell, a beautiful movie star with a very low opinion of men, Mark and Linda both wish “to God” that each could have the other’s life … with the result that “The Boss” takes them at their word and switches Mark and L…

Kelly Mielke joins me to discuss this classic episode! “The Ingalls family as well as many people from Walnut Grove travel to the annual fair. Mary comes to the fair to be with John but is quickly sidetracked by the handsome hot air balloon pilot. Laura is too busy to take Carrie on some rides, she becomes bored and decides to climb into the basket…

Cristina Pederson returns to the show to discuss this episode that may as well have been a different series. This is the second time in this shortened season that Jenny almost drowns and is saved by Jeb Carter. This time, though, it was an accident and she suffers injury. Because of lack of oxygen, her body is weakened and her speech is affected. L…

Cheyenne returns to the podcast to discuss this tragic episode but don’t worry, we still found a lot to laugh at! “After eleven year old Ellen Taylor accidentally drowns while swimming with the Ingalls girls, her grief-stricken mother, Eloise begins to imagine that Laura is Ellen.” My Ellen originally Aired on September 26, 1977 The opening song “A…

Christie Havey returns to the podcast to tackle this episode! Although Chris Hasler and I reviewed this episode many years ago it was great to speak to Christie and get her POV of this amazing episode! I hope you enjoy it! “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 par…

Wendi Lou Lee returns to the Walnut GroveCast podcast to discuss her newest book, Red Tail Feathers! We discuss so many things about her newest book and have a lot of laughs! I hope you enjoy this discussion! Red Tail Feathers can be purchased right now! Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Red-Tail-Feathers-Discover-Beauty/dp/B0C7SGCWR Autographed!https:/…

Lydia joins me to discuss this short lived Michael Landon written and produced television show. “John Murphy leads a struggle against a mining boss causing some children to be orphaned. Assuming responsibility, he poses as a priest to circumvent authorities. He and schoolteacher Mae struggle to provide everyday needs for two dozen children.” The Pi…

Maryann joins me to discuss this episode which takes us outside of Walnut Grove to help a group of people who are going through an influenza outbreak! “Caroline travels to an influenza-ridden mining camp with Dr. Baker after she receives a plea for help from an old friend who is pregnant and desperately ill. After realizing that her friend will die…

Chantelle returns to Walnut GroveCast to help me tackle this early two-parter! I hope you enjoy this as much as we did while recording! “Jealous of the attention Charles showers on his newborn son, Laura longs for the place she believes she’s lost in her pa’s affections and angrily refuses to pray for her little brother to get well when the baby be…

Stacy and Shannon Clark join me for a wonderful ride as we discuss so much about Little House on the Prairie and all of the personal memories that they cherish. Shannon Clark and his family have a really great band named, Shannon Clark and the Sugar and you can find all about them herehttps://www.shannonclarksugar.com/ If you have an interest in ta…

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 al…

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 appea…