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“I wanted to love this podcast, but the continued narrative that I’m hearing from a lot of podcasts from both the far left and far right is just sickening. (This from a left leaning individual.) And unfortunately this podcast does much of the same. Mentioning problematic things in passing and...”Read full review »
Thedarkjediknight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/24
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“An excellent podcast that deep dives into all things LIW. I devoured it!”
Love people who love books! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/24
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“As a big fan of the Little House books I devoured this fantastic podcast which does such a good job of presenting different views and perspectives on the books and their author, while delving into why they are still so popular 90 years on. Thank you for a brilliant listen!”
DecentGilda via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/24
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“I can’t help but think this podcast has an agenda… was hoping just for some interesting facts and maybe a few surprises..it’s called free speech… peopl can write what they want even if we don’t all agree. I hate racism in any form but don’t throw out the “baby with the bath water” applies here....”Read full review »
newhopenow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/24
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“A+ podcast, but goddam there are WAY too many commercials for relatively short episodes. I know that’s not the host’s fault.”
mst3kaddict via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
“At first, I loved everything about this because I have always wanted to travel to the sites of the little houses, but the overwhelming left wing slant is absolutely disgusting in the end. We cannot take a book written in the 1930s and try to impose our understanding, even if our understanding is...”Read full review »
The blind singer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/24
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“After listening to Glynnis and Joe I have to go back and do a re watch of the series that I also grew up watching! I also appreciate so much that they draw attention to the fact that so much of it they had wrong in the show and books, and light was shed on the truth about how the west was...”Read full review »
Robin Raean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“The podcast shares some fascinating information and offers interesting perspectives that make you think about history and consider how your own world views are shaped. But after about the fifth or sixth episode, it starts getting repetitive in its ideas and themes, and getting through it becomes...”Read full review »
IndGeorge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“You all being offended about books and occurrences from 160 years ago is cringe-worthy. And they way you refer to Libertarians as far right crazies IS offensive. I am a libertarian. I don’t want BIG GOV. WOW. Crazy idea! I am glad no to be scarred for life by works of fiction.”
Just stop with the whining via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“The historical parts are interesting but the hosts make no secret of their own political beliefs and biases.”
NE21630 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“I had high hopes for this podcast, but couldn’t get past episode 6.
It’s quite repulsive how everything can be made political nowadays. They are analyzing books from a girls loose memory from the last 1860-1890’s criticizing it through today’s cultural lens. The fact that they would divorce Pa...”Read full review »
TX Mama77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“I still watch little house with my sisters every night. The comfort and genuine, simple life of Little house makes it easier to understand our modern era. Please do more interviews!!”
Savin the world via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
“These books were my first box set at age 8. I read them many times & never once thought about racism, lack of government support or poverty. The author of this podcast, a Canadian, loves to cast shade on the American life during pioneer times. Like Canada is a paragon in treatment of Native...”Read full review »
andmic510 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“Get over yourself, tell the story and quit calling out things from the past. You’re actually physically I’ll from Sixteen Candles”
Ponca boy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“This is all the information about Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House that you never knew that you needed to know! Full points!!!”
Sobubbl_ee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/31/23
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“The history, back story and cast interviews were all very informative and engaging. However, too much speculation presented as fact. And if we can’t give a woman who was born 2 years after the end of the Civil War leeway on on insensitive language, not sure how the rest of modern humanity fares.”
jasongil1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“I did very much enjoy this podcast. I enjoyed hearing from so many experts on Laura and their take on her as an author, woman, and mother. I also found the information on racism interesting and eye opening. It’s obvious the authors of this podcast took care in how they presented the information...”Read full review »
RSWray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
“I love going on this road trip with the host and producers. Her love of this series is as deep as mine was as a kid, and I remember how thrown I was the first time I read a biography of Wilder and realized that the books weren’t just pure factual memoir. I’ve visited some of these sites, too. I...”Read full review »
InfrequentReviewerForNow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
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“I was initially hesitant to listen, having loved the Little House books since they were read to me by my father nearly 50 years ago, Laura and her stories and her family have been my stories and my family in a very real way. Understanding the “racism” criticisms, but wanting so much to keep...”Read full review »
Christine D 4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“I loved these books as I child and find the close examination of the facts and the cultural lens through which we view them fascinating. It’s not a take down of Laura Ingall wilder by any means but it does examine why these stories are problematic”
Leisleigh via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/17/23
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“SO so good! I’ve been debating reading the series to my 6 year old and this podcast is giving me lots of context to help think about how to present and balance the series to her in a responsible way. Also just fun and fascinating for a history buff whose love of history was ignited by this series!”
BaltoSarah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
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“History appears to be being rewritten by a modern woke leftist who grew up in Canada. I was so excited to listen to a whole podcast about my heroine: a strong independent woman who believed that government should keep its nose out of our business. Unfortunately, this was a 10 part series...”Read full review »
librarylady87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
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“I have always been intrigued by Laura and her family. As a kid my family and I traveled to Pepin, WI, Walnut Grove, MN, and DeSmet, SD. This podcast brings together the historical aspect and a women’s recount of her childhood into a wonderful mix of historical reality and personal reality. I am...”Read full review »
Fancy122 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“I just loved this podcast. It starts with a story I loved as a child and unpicks the history, the fact, the publishing of thr stories and films. A great listen!”
Montague Noir via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/15/23
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“I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s. Every year my sisters and I received another Little House book at Christmas until we each had the full set. I love them.
I am going to re read them with new eyes because of this podcast. It’s so important to grow, to see people with new information… but none of...”Read full review »
susanckeller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“Like probably many listeners I owned the yellow boxed set of books and wore them out. Have been to De Smet. Live in MN and have been to the sod house site, the little house in the big woods site. Made my husband stop at the hotel site in Iowa! But I did not know there was a recording of Laura’s...”Read full review »
allaretakn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“terrific stories behind favorite books—stories—it hooked me and i can’t wait to hear more!”
fifiememkatkat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
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“So interesting and painstakingly researched!”
DDDDIetz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“If you loved the Little House books, you must listen to this podcast series. Interesting, well researched, and well told, it will add an adult deeper dimension to your understanding and context of the book series.”
the_lairds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/23
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“I so appreciate this podcast and the research put into all things Laura Ingalls Wilder. I read the books over and over as a child also. When I reread them as an adult, I had the same reaction to the racist content - I remember feeling bad for the Native Americans even when reading as a child. I...”Read full review »
ckmattjake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/23
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“If you read these books and watched the show this podcast is VERY interesting!!”
ChelleJohn509 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/23
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“I was enjoying the podcast- However, I remember learning about “Manifest Destiny” many times in school (throughout grade school and high school). I find it strange that they interviewed one woman on the podcast who claims that she never heard of Manifest Destiny until grad school- and then...”Read full review »
KittyLikestoRead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/23
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“I have read the Little House books over and over again and, while some of this was tough to hear and think about, I really appreciate the information and insights to give these books context and a necessary rethink about their place on children’s literature.”
AJAschman via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/23
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“Like the host, I was a huge Laura Ingalls Wilder fan as a (Canadian) child, and I read the books and watched the TV show - I even recently reread the books. This podcast was really eye-opening because it explored things that I never considered as well as things that I wondered about. This podcast...”Read full review »
Hippersons via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/02/23
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“I LOVED the Little House books and TV series . This series is a deep dive and deconstruction of the culture and mythology surrounding these stories. While some of it is hard, (racism, manifest destiny) the podcast never becomes a bummer! I still love Laura and Walnut Grove, but now with a...”Read full review »
mommygg101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/23
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“Earlier in the series I had expressed some disappointment about the arc and emphasis of some of the conversations of the pod - mostly because it seemed as if MacNicol wouldn’t be able to shake her childhood and adult devotion to Laura. I was both surprised and impressed by the final episode- well...”Read full review »
Cremona0418 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/23
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“I enjoyed listening and would recommend. There’s a lot of saying we should tell other people’s stories without actually telling any of those stories. Would love to see a follow up pod telling the stories they reference!”
McKenzieMemphis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/23
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“Riveting and informative. Campy, yet thought provoking. A fascinating analysis of a literary hero. One of the best podcasts I have listed to this year.”
don't date Edward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/23
“Such a thought-provoking podcast. I hope the creators will examine more much-loved children’s books, TV, and films. But mostly books.”
GoAskMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“I grew up as a huge Little House fan and this show was so gripping, fascinating, compassionate, and fun. Definitely recommend!!”
Jenner1229 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“Another GenX who had & loved the yellow Little House box set & really enjoyed this podcast… I loved the host & the deep dive into the history of Laura & her family… my only issue was the inclusion of the conversations with the executive producer… I see the point of using that...”Read full review »
AccioPixie196 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/23
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“This podcast bring me so much joy. I am a product of those books and the tv series. I loved the interview with Melissa Gilbert. Please release all of the interviews!”
Cary LG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
“…to peak behind the curtain and reconcile my childhood adoration with a 2023 perspective. I’m a Gen X’er who adored the books and the TV show. I recently re-read this series to my daughter who has dyslexia, and it was a wonderful bonding experience that we ended with a trip to Mansfield, MO this...”Read full review »
Emilygatx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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“I enjoyed parts of this, but be aware that there is a lot of pearl clutching in a dramatic way to create content. I agree that there can be some problems that arise when discussing a text written a century ago about experiences a century and a half ago. The culture and understanding was different...”Read full review »
oxaloacetate1st via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“I was obsessed with the Little House books as a child. This podcast offers an amazing look at the origin and impact of these books. I am obsessed all over again.”
Katzenphish via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/12/23
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“As a Gen-X’er who grew up on the books & TV series, I’ve always been a big fan of LHOTP. The hosts of this podcast are too, and BOY do they deep dive & expand on the life of Laura and her daughter, Rose. And I am here for it!!! Rose is quite the character! I want HBO to grab her and...”Read full review »
JMHK11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/23
“I graduated high school in 1984 so I read the books and watched the show but I wasn’t a huge fan. Even with my “eh” attitude, I LOVED THIS PODCAST! For me the differences between Laura’s childhood and how I was entertained in the 70’s and 80’s and how entertainment is today was fascinating to...”Read full review »
Escapee Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/23
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“What a wonderful podcast! Beautifully written and produced. I love how this show has explored the books, Laura and Rose, and all things Little House in such a complex, thoughtful way. I highly recommend this podcast. Kudos to everyone involved! And I hope to see those pig bladder lampshades on...”Read full review »
LPS54 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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