The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWalnut GroveCast is a commercial-free podcast that discusses every episode of Little House on the Prairie. We also interview previous cast members such as Alison Arngrim, Dean Butler, Lucy Lee Flippin, Hersha Paraday, Wendi Lou Lee and more are coming on all the time! We are THE Little House on the Prairie Podcast!
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An Interview with Annette Whipple – author of The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion
November 03, 2020 09:00 - 34.6 MBAnnette Whipple celebrates curiosity and inspires a sense of wonder in young readers while exciting them about science and history. In the past year she has had two book releases, The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide and Whooo Knew? The Truth About Owls. You can learn more about Annette and follow her work […]
Halloween Episode! Highway to Heaven: I Was a Middle-Aged Werewolf
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 45.1 MBMany of you may know that Leah Mitchell and I have launched a podcast named, RetroTV which reviews a lot of the nearly forgotten tv shows and the history associated with them. Kim Layer and Chris Hasler have also come on to guest host and we look forward to releasing more of them in the […]
The Plague
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 52.3 MBIt’s Halloween time so in keeping with that dark theme – Today Walnut GroveCast releases one of its’ most requested reviews! I don’t get hundreds of emails every month but I must have gotten at least 30-40 in the past couple months asking why we aren’t reviewing The Plague and Quarantine. Here ya go! Kim […]
Haunted House
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 77.9 MBGerald Lange from the OSI Files Podcast joins me to discuss what many consider to be a ‘bad’ episode but I feel we pulled a lot of very deep and emotionally driven moments from this episode! Haunted House first aired on Wednesday, September 24, 1975! “Although many in Walnut Grove think he’s a homicidal maniac […]
Injun Kid
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 62.6 MBWow! This was a great episode! Suzann Holland joins me to discuss this interesting episode about bi-racial families and racism in 1877. We discuss the origin of the word, Injun, discuss Spotted Eagle and Willie Aames hairstyles, play the Eight is Enough theme song and wonder if The Sioux should have considered writing songs about […]
Doctor’s Lady
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 54.4 MBKim Layer returns to discuss an episode that will remind each and every one of you that Hiram Baker is a MAN! Doc Baker finds love with the lovely and much younger, Kate Thorvald, Harriet Oleson’s visiting niece. Kate is played by the talented Anne Archer. We loved this episode and hope you enjoy our […]
Divorce, Walnut Grove Style
September 29, 2020 01:00 - 51.6 MBLeah Mitchell joins me to discuss this highly entertaining episode! We discuss how the misunderstanding between Laura and Almanzo can be likened to a Three’s Company episode! Misunderstandings are funny! There is also the ongoing breaking of the picture window gag! Divorce, Walnut Grove Style first aired on Monday, November 10, 1980! “New bride Laura […]
Whatever Happened to the Class of ’56?
September 22, 2020 13:00 - 47.4 MBSusan King joins me to discuss this episode where Caroline and Charles stay in a fancy hotel in Milwaukee to attend the Grange Convention and Caroline’s 20th School Reunion! Pa is amazed (and frightened) by an elevator and even punches a guy out for being an abusive jerk! There is a remarkably sweet moment at […]
I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part 2
September 15, 2020 13:00 - 36.8 MBKim Layer joins me to deconstruct this unforgettable 2 parter! Kim talks about how she REALLY feels about Adam and we discuss the sadness of the reality that Adam never really existed. We bring up how amazing the Braille system of reading for the blind is and how it was invented by Louis Braille when […]
I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part 1
September 08, 2020 13:00 - 44.6 MBKim Layer joins me to deconstruct this unforgettable 2 parter! There is so much to love, laugh and cry about in this episode. Listen in as Mark admits that he is beginning to choose Mary as his new favorite character but in the same breath says she is being kind of a jerk while […]
Walnut GroveCast - A Wiser Heart
September 02, 2020 01:55 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBToday, I introduce to the show someone who many of you may have seen on the Facebook group, Kelly Mielke! I thought we had a really fun conversation about this episode which touches upon the dusty world of adult education in the 19th century and how smugness can be both attractive and gross. A Wiser Heart originally aired on November 2, 1981 ” Laura attends a writing seminar in Arizona, but things don’t go very smoothly, thanks to a less than honorable professor. The professor said to Lau...
A Wiser Heart
September 01, 2020 20:50 - 70.2 MBToday, I introduce to the show someone who many of you may have seen on the Facebook group, Kelly Mielke! I thought we had a really fun conversation about this episode which touches upon the dusty world of adult education in the 19th century and how smugness can be both attractive and gross. A Wiser […]
The Enchanted Cottage
August 25, 2020 15:31 - 61.3 MBBecome a Patron! Leah Mitchell from the RetroTV Podcast joins me to review this amazing episode! There are laughs, cries and even a challenge that I throw into the universe! Come along as we discuss how Charles seems to have money to burn on snowglobes, the connection that mob boss John Gotti has to the […]
Walnut GroveCast - The Enchanted Cottage
August 25, 2020 13:50 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBLeah Mitchell from the RetroTV Podcast joins me to review this amazing episode! There are laughs, cries and even a challenge that I throw into the universe! Come along as we discuss how Charles seems to have money to burn on snowglobes, the connection that mob boss John Gotti has to the strange color of the cottage and so much more! I hope you enjoy this episode! "Hoping for a miracle, Charles takes Mary to a specialist in Mankato to find out if the light she has been seeing means that ...
Walnut GroveCast – The Enchanted Cottage
August 25, 2020 13:50 - 61.3 MBWalnut GroveCast - The Enchanted Cottage
The Big Inning
August 18, 2020 14:38 - 324 BytesBecome a Patron! Chantelle Dubois Nishiyama joins me to discuss sports in 1875! If you know anything about me you may know that I care and know very little about sports and avoid the topic but thankfully Chantelle carries the discussion and we chat about spit balls, pa’s broken bat and beer in Walnut Grove! […]
Walnut GroveCast - The Big Inning
August 18, 2020 14:23 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBChantelle joins me to discuss sports in 1875! If you know anything about me you may know that I care and know very little about sports and avoid the topic but thankfully Chantelle carries the discussion and we chat about spit balls, pa's broken bat and beer in Walnut Grove! In the Big Inning first aired on Wednesday, October 1, 1975! " Jebediah Mumfort's keen eye and fast arm seem to be just what Walnut Grove's baseball team needs to go up against Sleepy Eye's powerful hurler, Slick McBurne...
The Return of Nellie
August 11, 2020 23:08 - 324 BytesBecome a Patron! Suzann Holland returns to tackle this unforgettable episode! There are so many strange things going on in this episode but we try to discuss it all! AND that wig!!! The Return of Nellie first aired on Monday November 15, 1982 “Nellie comes home for a visit and discovers that Nancy is more […]
Walnut GroveCast - The Return of Nellie
August 11, 2020 17:46 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBSuzann Holland returns to tackle this unforgettable episode! That wig!!! The Return of Nellie first aired on Monday November 15, 1982 "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 fe...
Walnut GroveCast – The Return of Nellie
August 11, 2020 17:46 - 54.9 MBWalnut GroveCast - The Return of Nellie
Little Women
August 04, 2020 15:49 - 54.8 MBBecome a Patron! I started this podcast on a whim 4ish years ago when Chris Hasler and I got into a discussion about LHOTP on our podcast, VHS Rewind! – I recall making the statement, “I think Little House on the Prairie is one of the best tv shows to ever air” which triggered the […]
100th Episode! Walnut GroveCast - Little Women
August 04, 2020 15:09 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBI started this podcast on a whim 4ish years ago when Chris Hasler and I got into a discussion about LHOTP on our podcast, VHS Rewind! - I recall making the statement, "I think Little House on the Prairie is one of the best tv shows to ever air" which triggered the idea of a podcast! It amazed me that there were people who shared my fondness of this strange and sometimes nearly forgotten tv show! 100 episodes later and I am so honored to have such a wonderful group of listeners! 100 Episode...
100th Episode! Walnut GroveCast – Little Women
August 04, 2020 15:09 - 54.8 MB100th Episode! Walnut GroveCast - Little Women
As Long as We’re Together Part 2
July 29, 2020 01:28 - 58.8 MBBecome a Patron! Here is Part 2 of As Long as We’re Together Kim Layer joins me again to finish off this 2 parter As Long as We’re Together originally aired on September 18, 1978. I mentioned on the previous episode, the audio of the clips are TERRIBLE for this episode If you would like […]
Walnut GroveCast - As Long as We're Together Part 2
July 29, 2020 01:04 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBHere is Part 2 of As Long as We're Together Kim Layer joins me again to finish off this 2 parter As Long as We're Together originally aired on September 18, 1978. I mentioned on the previous episode, the audio of the clips are TERRIBLE for this episode If you would like to hear more from Kim head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or search for her podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind! The opening song "Albert" is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly a...
Walnut GroveCast – As Long as We’re Together Part 2
July 29, 2020 01:04 - 58.8 MBWalnut GroveCast - As Long as We're Together Part 2
As Long as We’re Together Part 1
July 22, 2020 02:29 - 68.8 MBBecome a Patron! A Harvest of Friends first aired on September 11, 1974 and precisely 4 years later, the 5th Season of Little House on the Prairie would air. Season 5 brings us several topics and scenarios such as the introduction of a pickpocket named Albert, dealing with obesity, racism, a child who is blinded […]
Walnut GroveCast – As Long as We’re Together Part 1
July 22, 2020 02:16 - 68.8 MBWalnut GroveCast - As Long as We're Together Part 1
Walnut GroveCast - As Long as We're Together Part 1
July 22, 2020 02:16 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBA Harvest of Friends first aired on September 11, 1974 and precisely 4 years later, the 5th Season of Little House on the Prairie would air. Season 5 brings us several topics and scenarios such as the introduction of a pickpocket named Albert, dealing with obesity, racism, a child who is blinded by the measles (and one who is "blinded" by falling out of a tree), anthrax, the death of one of the founders of Walnut Grove, Jews in Walnut Grove, controversial gossip periodicals, cheating, coming ...
Wilder and Wilder
July 15, 2020 02:18 - 52.8 MBBecome a Patron! Anne Quinn joins me to tackle into the legendary WILDER AND WILDER! There is so much in this episode to enjoy but Charles Bloom’s performance as Perley Day is just a pleasure to watch, I wish he did more acting! We recorded this only 2 months ago but it feels like a […]
Walnut GroveCast - Wilder and Wilder
July 15, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBAnne Quinn joins me to tackle into the legendary WILDER AND WILDER! There is so much in this episode to enjoy but Charles Bloom's performance as Perley Day is just a pleasure to watch, I wish he did more acting! We recorded this only 2 months ago but it feels like a year! I hope each and every one of you are well and I hope you enjoy this episode! Wilder and Wilder first aired on February 11, 1980 "Almanzo's indolent brother, Perley, comes to town. Knowing that Almanzo's interest in a mu...
Walnut GroveCast – Wilder and Wilder
July 15, 2020 02:07 - 52.8 MBWalnut GroveCast - Wilder and Wilder
Barn Burner
June 30, 2020 18:37 - 69.1 MBBecome a Patron! Kim Layer and I jumped in feet first into an episode where Judd Larrabee smacks little Andy around, there’s a huge fire on the Garvey farm, racism is addressed and we turn the schoolhouse into the first episode of The People’s Court! I hope you enjoy this episode! Barn Burner originally aired […]
Walnut GroveCast - Barn Burner
June 30, 2020 18:16 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBKim Layer and I jumped in feet first into an episode where Judd Larrabee smacks little Andy around, there's a huge fire on the Garvey farm, racism is addressed and we turn the schoolhouse into the first episode of The People's Court! I hope you enjoy this episode! Barn Burner originally aired on February 19, 1979 "Jonathan loses his cool at Judd Larrabee for not keeping his word about not changing their prices when someone comes along to buy grain from them. Later Larrabee goes to Jonathan...
The Runaway Caboose
June 24, 2020 17:34 - 69.1 MBBecome a Patron! I was joined by Dotty Cashen and Courtney Pityer to review the episode, The Runaway Caboose! This was recorded at the same time all of the lockdowns began across the country so it was a real nice experience to escape into 1876 drama for a little while. Thank you Courtney and Dotty […]
Walnut GroveCast - The Runaway Caboose
June 24, 2020 16:25 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBI was joined by Dotty Cashen and Courtney Pityer to review the episode, The Runaway Caboose! This was recorded at the same time all of the lockdowns began across the country so it was a real nice experience to escape into 1876 drama for a little while. Thank you Courtney and Dotty for recording! The Runaway Caboose was originally released on February 11, 1976 "While on a trip to Springfield, Carl Edwards accidentally releases the brake on a caboose that he, Mary and Laura are exploring, se...
Walnut GroveCast – The Runaway Caboose
June 24, 2020 16:25 - 48.8 MBWalnut GroveCast - The Runaway Caboose
The Talking Machine
June 16, 2020 20:55 - 69.1 MBBecome a Patron! Sometime last year Leah Mitchell jumped onto Skype and we recorded for the very first time the episode, The Talking Machine. She stated she was nervous but I didn’t think so and we had a fun 60ish minute discussion…..then…..the recording was lost! GONE! VANISHED! Since then we have not only recorded […]
Walnut GroveCast – The Talking Machine
June 16, 2020 20:10 - 51 MBWalnut GroveCast - The Talking Machine
Walnut GroveCast - The Talking Machine
June 16, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 51 MBSometime last year Leah Mitchell jumped onto Skype and we recorded for the very first time the episode, The Talking Machine. She stated she was nervous but I didn't think so and we had a fun 60ish minute discussion.....then.....the recording was lost! GONE! VANISHED! Since then we have not only recorded several WGC episodes but also am working on a side project that focuses on Television in the 60s-90s called RetoTV (coming soon!) Well, we needed to rerecord and although I am sad we l...
A Matter of Faith
June 11, 2020 18:54 - 38 MBBecome a Patron! Today I introduce Courtney Pityer to show and we tackle the very memorable and dark episode, A Matter of Faith! A Matter of Faith was originally released on February 4, 1976 “Caroline cuts her leg, the cut becomes a bacterial infection which then puts her on a life and death collision course. […]
Walnut GroveCast - A Matter of Faith
June 11, 2020 18:09 - 55 minutes - 38 MBToday I introduce Courtney Pityer to show and we tackle the very memorable and dark episode, A Matter of Faith! A Matter of Faith was originally released on October 26, 1981 "Caroline cuts her leg, the cut becomes a bacterial infection which then puts her on a life and death collision course. " If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The opening song "Albert" is written and performed by the amazing Norwe...
Walnut GroveCast – A Matter of Faith
June 11, 2020 18:09 - 38 MBWalnut GroveCast - A Matter of Faith
The Angry Heart
June 09, 2020 18:36 - 76.4 MBBecome a Patron! Kim Layer joins the show today to review the intense episode, The Angry Heart. The Angry Heart was originally released on December 17, 1979 “A 17-year-old budding criminal named Tod Dortmunder is sent to Walnut Grove to live with his grandparents after his mother loses patience with his ill-tempered behavior. His behavior […]
Walnut GroveCast - The Angry Heart
June 09, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBKim Layer joins the show today to review the intense episode, The Angry Heart. The Angry Heart was originally released on December 17, 1979 "A 17-year-old budding criminal named Tod Dortmunder is sent to Walnut Grove to live with his grandparents after his mother loses patience with his ill-tempered behavior. His behavior becomes more violent, and when he is caught stealing Charles' watch, the grandparents (in part because they fear for their safety) turn to Charles for help. Charles prove...
The Handyman
May 26, 2020 18:10 - 66.9 MBBecome a Patron! In this episode of Walnut GroveCast I have had the distinct honor of having Suzann Holland on the show! Suzann helped me pick apart the amazingly controversial episode, The Handyman which co-starred the very hunky Gil Gerard! We both love this episode and I simply had a great time talking Little House […]
Walnut GroveCast - The Handyman
May 26, 2020 17:32 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIn this episode of Walnut GroveCast I have had the distinct honor of having Suzann Holland on the show! Suzann helped me pick apart the amazingly controversial episode, The Handyman which co-starred the very hunky Gil Gerard! We both love this episode and I simply had a great time talking Little House with Suzann! Thank you for taking part! The Handyman was originally released on October 3, 1977 "Meddling Mrs. Oleson starts tongues wagging when a handsome itinerant handyman stays in the In...