Bridget joins the podcast to help me break down every moment of this amazing episode! Did Charles REALLY walk 100 miles?  hmmmm Join us 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 [email protected]. “When their wheat crop is ravaged by a hailstorm, the discouraged Walnut Grove men leave town to search for work. During his long walk, Charles meets Jack Peters ‘powder monkey’, a flamboyant hard rock miner who recommends Charles for the well-paying but dangerous job, part of a 2-man hole drilling team needed to hand-set blasting charges in a rock quarry. Meanwhile, back in Walnut Grove, Caroline organizes the women to try to salvage what they can of the damaged wheat. In the end, though separated by distance and circumstance, the pioneer families work together to meet the challenge of unpredictable prairie life.” 100 Mile Walk originally aired on September 25, 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: 100 Mile Walk first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: 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 [email protected]. “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 [email protected]. “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.