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 journey into the Almanzo Wilder character! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the episode!  You...

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 Nellie because it's her birthday and they haven't seen her in a while and so Nancy is feeling left out. She decides to run away. Nels and...

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 Linda into each other's bodies." Highway to Heaven's episode Heaven on Earth originally aired on February 26, 1986 If you have an interest in...

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 of a hot air balloon for a nap. John, angry at Mary and the Handsome pilot cuts the strings of the hot air balloon not knowing Carrie is...

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. Laura and Almanzo are told there's nothing more the doctors can do, so they bring her home. Almanzo wants to push Jenny, but Laura wants to coddle...

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 "Albert" is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out...

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 paralysis."   My Dearest Albert originally Aired on November 17, 1980 The opening song "Albert" is written and performed by the amazing...

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 paralysis."   My Dearest Albert originally Aired on November 17, 1980 The opening song "Albert" is written and performed by the amazing...

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! Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Red-Tail-Feathers-Discover-Beauty/dp/B0C7SGCWR Autographed! https://wendiloulee.com/books/ Please Visit Wendi's Etsy store and check out her autographed and personalized items for...

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 Pilot for Father Murphy originally aired on November 3, 1981 Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song...

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 and that the baby's father never wanted children at all, Caroline agrees to uphold her friend's deathbed request to give her child a good...

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 becomes seriously ill. Believing that her jealousy was responsible for her infant brother's death and that her parents would rather have a son...

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 here https://www.shannonclarksugar.com/ If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me at [email protected], I would LOVE to hear from you! Special Thanks to John...

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 here https://www.shannonclarksugar.com/ If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me at [email protected], I would LOVE to hear from you! Special Thanks to John...

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 make him stop bullying."   Crossed Connections originally Aired on January 7, 1980 The opening song "Albert" is...

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." Highway to Heaven's episode, Wally originally aired on January 14, 1987 If you have an interest in talking about...

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 performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out...

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 Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the episode!  You can watch his hilarious Little House...

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 everyone to pay attention to her so when Harriet directs everyone downstairs a few minutes later for...

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 [email protected], 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 his hilarious Little House Tribute here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Vjps2HriA Please Subscribe to his...

***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: gathering gossip. It will have a very damaging effect on the Garveys' marriage when she learns about Alice's hidden past."   Crossed Connections...

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."   Dearest Albert, I'll Miss You originally Aired on November 17, 1980 The opening song "Albert" is written and...

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."   Dearest Albert, I'll Miss You originally Aired on November 17, 1980 The opening song "Albert" is written and...

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 at [email protected], I would LOVE to hear from you! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use...

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 "Albert" is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with...