Walnut GroveCast

Anne returns to the podcast to help me break down every moment of this amazing episode! Join me as we revisit this beloved television series and explore every memorable moment, meaningful storyline, fascinating character, and unforgettable detail along the way. I’m thrilled to have you with me as we take a closer look at one of our favorite shows. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting the show on Patreon . I would also love to hear from you, whether you have questions, ideas, or would like to join me in reviewing an episode. You can reach me anytime at mark@walnutgrovecast.com . “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 friendship. But Caroline forgets her own wise words, loses her temper with Nellie’s haughty mother, store owner Harriet Oleson, and impulsively buys dress fabric she can barely afford. Later, Laura struggles to write an essay for the Visitors’ Day program and Caroline must decide what to do with the expensive fabric. When Visitors’ Day arrives, their love for each other helps both mother and daughter solve their problems.” Country Girls originally aired on September 18, 1974 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Episode by Episode: Country Girls first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

This episode marks the beginning of an exciting journey: reviewing and discussing every episode of Little House on the Prairie in order! Join me as we revisit this beloved television series and explore every memorable moment, meaningful storyline, fascinating character, and unforgettable detail along the way. I’m thrilled to have you with me as we take a closer look at one of our favorite shows. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting the show on Patreon . I would also love to hear from you, whether you have questions, ideas, or would like to join me in reviewing an episode. You can reach me anytime at mark@walnutgrovecast.com . “Charles and his family settle on farmland by Plum Creek just outside the town of Walnut Grove. To support his family until he can bring in a harvest, Charles works several jobs, establishing himself as a valued community member and a man of his word.” A Harvest of Friends originally aired on September 11, 1974 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Episode by Episode: A Harvest of Friends first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

I am joined by Christina to dive into the sometimes turbulent relationship between Isaiah Edwards and Harriet Oleson! I hope you enjoy this entertaining discussion! The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Character Discussion: Harriet Oleson and Isaiah Edwards first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Kelly from the LandonNation Podcast joins me to comb through this strange offshoot episode of Little House! “A tough group gets in the way of Jonathan and Andy’s attempts to make their own freight line in Sleepy Eye.” A New Beginning originally aired on October 6, 1980 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post A New Beginning – With the LandonNation Podcast! first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Shannon returns to the show to help me Revisiting Oleson Vs Oleson! “Caroline Ingalls joins in protest with the rest of the Walnut Grove women to try to convince Charles and the other men to sign a petition addressing the injustice of a law that transfers a woman’s property rights to her husband after marriage.” Oleson Vs Oleson Originally aired on January 5, 1981 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting Oleson Vs Oleson first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Aimee returns to the show to help me revisit Castoffs! “An eccentric old woman who has set up her “house” in the center of town and a stray dog who hitches a ride to Plum Creek from Mankato in Charles Ingalls’ wagon both, in their own way, help Laura through the loss of an old friend and teach her and the rest of Walnut Grove, lessons in love and acceptance.” Castoffs originally aired on September 12, 1977 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting Castoffs first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Cori returns to the show to help me discuss Founder’s Day! “Founder’s Day festivities promise fun and friendly competition for all except ageing logger Jim Tyler, who fears losing the log chopping contest to a younger Charles Ingalls.” Founder’s Day originally aired on May 7, 1975 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting Founder’s Day first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Cindy Wilson returns to the show to help me discuss Barn Burner! Check out Cindy’s newest book, We Suffered Much: Charles Wood Irish and the Dakota Territory Railroad Survey of 1879-1881 https://www.amazon.com/We-Suffered-Much-Territory-1879-1881-ebook/dp/B0D3S7ZTMH “Jonathan loses his cool at Jud 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’s to “get back” but finds his son, Andy, and attacks him. Andy goes to his father and they go back home and they find their barn on fire. They think Larrabee did it so they go and arrest him. He’s brought to trial. Larrabee claims what happened to Andy was an accident and that he didn’t burn the barn.” Barn Burner originally aired on February 19, 1979 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting Barn Burner first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

This is an experimental episode that Lydia Kikuchi and her friend Saya Ishida were kind enough to help me with. “The mysterious decline in Mary’s school performance is explained when Charles discovers that she needs glasses; but the joyous self-confidence that comes with Mary’s improved eyesight is short-lived after Nellie and Willie incite the rest of the class to call her “Four Eyes” and tease that she’ll end up a spinster like teacher, Miss Beadle.” 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 at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Four Eyes (in Japanese) first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Cori returns to the show to help me revisit this amazing episode! I hope you enjoy it! “While 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 Plum Creek, waiting wife Caroline tries to keep worry at bay by entertaining their daughters with the tale of another time she was kept waiting and how she and their father first met.” I Remember, I Remember originally aired on January 23, 1978 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting: I Remember, I Remember first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Christina returns to the show to help me dissect and break down the different elements, trials and tribulations between Mary and Adam! I hope you enjoy this candid conversation! The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Character Discussion: Mary and Adam first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Chloe joins the show to help me revisit this amazing episode! I hope you enjoy it! “Blaming herself when Laura’s doll breaks during a game of catch, Mary is delighted to give her sad, little sister an abandoned, baby raccoon. After Pa reluctantly agrees to let her keep him, Laura names him “Jasper”, teaches him tricks and tries to keep the mischief-maker out of trouble. But one day, Jasper bites Jack, the Ingalls’ dog, and disappears into the woods. When Charles later shoots a snarling, rabid raccoon who is killing the chickens and begins to watch Jack for signs of rabies, a tearful Mary reveals a terrible secret… Jasper had also bitten Laura who made Mary promise not to tell.” The Racoon originally aired on November 20, 1974 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting The Racoon first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Bridget joins the show to help me go through and discuss this tear jerker of an episode! I hope you enjoy it! “A woman of strong faith, widow Julia Sanderson is unafraid of Doc Baker’s diagnosis of incurable cancer, but knows she must help her three children cope with the news of her imminent death and secures neighbor Charles Ingalls’ help, and his promise, to keep them together in a good home after she’s gone.” Remember Me originally aired on November 5 & 12, 1975 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Remember Me first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast and LandonNation podcasts returns to the show to discuss the relationship between Charles and Nels in this deep dive about the characters. I hope you enjoy! If you like what you hear please visit our other podcasts at https://drquinncast.com and https://landonnation.com The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Character Discussion: Charles and Nels first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

Cori returns to the show to help me tackle some law in Walnut Grove in Blind Justice! “Unable to get work in Sleepy Eye, Adam decides to become Walnut Grove’s first lawyer, and gets his first case defending a man who sold worthless share of his land.” Blind Justice originally aired on February 23, 1981 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting Blind Justice first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

This episode aired 49 years ago TODAY! Michael is one my dearest and oldest friends and I invited him onto the podcast to discuss this classic episode! We laugh a lot! “A new-fangled talking machine that has the ability to record voices is just what treacherous Nellie Oleson needs to embarrass rival Laura Ingalls when both girls vie for the same boy’s affections.” The Talking Book originally aired on January 14, 1976 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting The Talking Machine first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

This is the fourth in a total of four Christmas roundtables to be released this month! Join Karyne, Lorie, Maryann and myself as we discuss every facet of this Christmas episode! “During preparations for a Christmas baby, Rose Wilder is kidnapped by a woman who recently lost her child. While looking for Rose, Laura, Almanzo, and Mr Edwards meet a lonely orphan boy who ends up living with that woman.” Bless All the Dear Children originally aired on December 17, 1984 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post The 2025 Bless All the Dear Children Roundtable! first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

This is the first in a total of four Christmas roundtables to be released this month! Join Leah, Sara, Josh and myself as we discuss every facet of this Christmas episode! “Adam and Mary return to Walnut Grove for Christmas, and arrive at the Ingalls’ just ahead of a fierce blizzard. The Ingalls, along with their friend, Hester Sue, spend the snowy Christmas Eve recalling favorite holiday memories.” A Christmas they Never Forgot originally aired on December 21, 1981 Now you can Watch the episodes as we review – Head on over to https://rumble.com/c/c-6651946 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post The 2025 A Christmas they Never Forgot Roundtable! first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

This is the second in a total of four Christmas roundtables to be released this month! Join Lydia, Christina and Cheyenne and myself as we discuss every facet of this Christmas episode! “Miss Beadle dismisses her students early on Christmas Eve as soft snow flurries begin to fly, unaware that the children will soon be caught walking home in a deadly, howling blizzard.” The Blizzard originally aired on January 3, 1977 *From time to time I will release a video companion to each episode…check back for the link The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post The Blizzard 2025 Roundtable! first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .

This is the first in a total of four Christmas roundtables to be released this month! Join Kelly, Chris, Susan and myself as we discuss every facet of this Christmas episode! “Christmas is coming and everyone is saying that it is a time for secrets and not to ask questions. Laura wants to buy something expensive for her mother and has to come up with a way to pay for it. Mary tries to decide what to make her Pa. Carrie uses her Christmas penny to buy a special present for Baby Jesus. It is a good Christmas!” Christmas at Plum Creek originally aired on December 25, 1974 *From time to time I will release a video companion to each episode….go check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqcdJf0uP7I The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post The 2025 Christmas at Plum Creek Roundtable! first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast .