From Plum Creek With Love: A Little House on the Prairie Podcast

Caroline finally gets to leave the house, kids and Charles behind as she ventures out to... an influenza stricken prospectors' encampment. While there she will enjoy none of the luxuries of home and have to endure unwanted advances, confront petty thieves, harsh rainy weather, all the while trying to help her best friend from childhood who is trying to make it through her pregnancy. Oh, Doc Baker is also there helping out the sick. What is the distance from from Walnut Grove to the encampment? How long did Caroline and Doc Baker stay? What about this episode led to my shortest recap EVER? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Good riddance  - Green Day  Delicate  - Taylor Swift  Five Minutes - Her Hard Times - Paramore  Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder My Name is  - Eminem  I Dreamed A Dream - Patti LuPone All You Need Is Love - Jim Sturges, Dana Fuchs and T.V Carpio Twinkle - Tori Amos  Gold - Sigur Ros --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Returning to the W.G., after his drinking causes issues with his family, Mr. Edwards tries to start his life over. However, his troubles only follow as he continues to hit the bottle. The situations even leads to Charles disowning his best friend, leaving only one person left to care: Laura. Where exactly did Mr. Edwards and the family live? Has the mercantile always closed at 2 on Saturdays? What other things happened in Reverend Alden's youth? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Excuse Me Mr. - No Doubt Ditty - Paperboy Open Arms - Journey  Paper Bag - Fiona Apple  D.U.I - The Offspring  Cure for Pain - Morphine On My Own - Miley Cyrus Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof  The Godfather Waltz (main title) - Nino Rota, Carlo Savina  Holy Ghost - Borne Wash All Over Me - Madonna  Freez-Frame - The J. Geils Band --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Picking up the tragedies right where we left off, the Wilder house is leveled by a passing tornado. Seeing Laura at her lowest finally gets Almanzo to Manly-up and change the situation. Relying on the help of Grandpa Charles, Almanzo not only gets himself out of his wheelchair but also to work on rebuilding his life. There's only one finally obstacle in his way to make his family happy: Eliza Jane. How close did the tornado get to Walnut Grove? What did Caroline use to mend the glass bread plate? Does anyone else feel A Wiser Heart should've aired after this episode? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Karma - Alicia Keys Safe and sound - Capital Cities Move On - Mike Poser I’ve Still Got My Health - Bette Midler It’s a Miracle - Culture Club You’ve Got A Friend - Carole King  One More Time - Daft Punk Long Way To Go - Gwen Stefani feat. Andre 3000 Pretty Good Year - Tori Amos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

What should be a joyous occasion, with the upcoming birth of their child (finally) is overshadowed by numererous misfortunes that truly test the strength of Laura and Almanzo. From sickness, failed crop, a horse breeding business gone bust, a stroke, mountains of debt, an unexpected guest...this episode is a non-stop train ride to disaster fatigue. And, sadly, this is just part one. Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— My Neck, My Back - Khia The Rose - Bette Midler Storms - Fleetwood Mac  Walk The Line - Iggy Azalea It’s Too Late - Carole King  Help - The Beatles Coming Out of the Dark - Gloria Estefan Love Theme From Chinatown - Jerry Goldsmith  Unapologetic Bitch  - Madonna  Perfect Illusion - Lady Gaga  Creep - Stone Temple Pilots Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Hester Sue's ex-husband, Sam Terhune, arrives in the W.G. looking for work and also looking to make amends fore his previous misdeeds. Using his charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent, Sam wins over the town and eventually sways Hester Sue's feelings back towards him. However, It's not long before Sam's past behavior start to come to surface along with a few additional details that have followed him to Walnut Grove. How long were Sam and Hester Sue married? Does Melinda Foster wish more people sent telegrams instead of letters? Where does Hester Sue live in Walnut Grove? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— This Love - Maroon 5 With A Little Bit Of Luck - Frederick  Loewe Bon Appetit - Katy Perry  Baby It’s Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan I Touch Myself - Divinyls   Cozy - Beyonce  What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye  Sorry - Beyonce  A Change Of Heart - The 1975 Get the Party Started - P!nk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

James ad Cassandra Cooper are visited by their Uncle Jed who, since the last time we saw him, has become very finical secure. What starts off as a simple reunion of blood relatives turns into a legal drama when Uncle Jed decides he would like to have his grand niece and nephew returned to him. However, while the Law might be on Uncle Jed's side Science is not. Why didn't Uncle Jed bother with writing a letter to his grand niece and Nephew at all? How much money did the Mercantile take in with Uncle Jed's visit? Is Carrie about to lose her only friend?Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————Donna - Ritchie ValensShopping spree - The Voluptuous Horror of Karen black Like I can - Sam Smith Happy - Pharrell WilliamsPony - GenuineCan’t Buy Me Love - The BeatlesWe Belong Together - Ritchie ValensA Mistake - Fiona Apple Catch My Breath - Kelly ClarksonBad Blood - Taylor Swift Let's Stay Together - Al Green  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

After witnessing the death of a friend, Charles starts to question what is the mark he is going to leave behind on the world. Taking a chance on a dream, he has a career switch and moves away from the family. And while the money is rolling in, nefarious forces start to find a way to cash in on Charles's idea. How long does it take Charles to drive to Minneapolis? What sort of savings do the Ingalls have now? Even though she's not in the episode, Is Laura still pregnant? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Flowers - Miley Cyrus Turn Up The Radio - Madonna Blame It on the Boogie - the Jacksons Babylon - Lady Gaga Staring Problem - No Doubt Desire - En Vogue Nightshift - Commadores  The Imperial March  - John Williams  Tired - Adele Children - Robert Miles  The Alchemy - Taylor Swift --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Laura is left to fend for herself, her (patiently waiting to be born) child and a freshly planted orchard during an oppressive heatwave as Charles and Almanzo leave the area for work. With her "I can do it by myself" attitude, Laura tries to beat the heat but unfortunately mother nature has other plans. With everyone busy tending to their own crops to prevent failure, an unlikely hero steps forward to save the day: Willie Oleson. Six months plus two summers and one winter storm, is Laura ever going to give birth? Where did all the ice come from? What other books has Nancy read? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Postcard - Troye Sivan feat. Gordi Heatwave - Martha and The Vandellas Cool - Gwen stafain  Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice  Here Comes The Sun  - The Beatles  We Gotta Get Out Of This Place - The Animals   Sunshower - Chris Cornell Imagine - John Lennon  Heat Waves - Glass Animals People - Barbra Streisand   Too Hot - Kool & The Gang Raise Your Glass - P!nk Heroes - David Bowie --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

James manages to make a fool of himself while also alienating the newest kid to the Walnut Grove school all in the same breathe. In an attempt to turn a frown upside down, Charles invites James on a trip to Minneapolis. Things take an interesting turn when a stray/wild dog starts to tagalong and proves companionship comes in many different forms. How come Laura is acting like she's never worked with someone who has a stutter? When will the kids of the W.G. realize running away doesn't solve anything? Who was in the bear suit this time? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— College Gilrs - Jesse Jaymes Thank You For Being A Friend - Andrew gold Cruel - Tori Amos Bedtime Story (Orbit remix) - Madonna   I’ll Be There - Jackson 5 Hotel - Tori Amos Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell  Lucky Ones - Lana Del Rey  I Rise - Madonna Kiss - Prince --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

It's Christmas Eve at Plum Creek and everyone is back home for the holidays....EVERYONE: Mary and Adam, Laura and Almanzo, Hester Sue, Charles and Caroline and the rest of the kids ( of which there are five) . And what started as a joyous holiday celebration soon turns into a night of sharing stories from Christmas past while trying to keep the fire from going out. Why is no one worried about the ten feet of snow that has piled up over night? How come we get no update about Mary's New York life? How is the rest of Walnut Grove handling this blizzard compared to the last one? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Stepdad - Emiem Rain - Madonna  Out the Window- Violent Femmes Carry on Wayward Son - Kansas Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey  Rolling in the Deep- Adele Shake It Off - Taylor Swift  Hazy Shade of Winter - The Bangles Angel - Sarah McLachlan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Harriet is approached with a new method on how to operate her restaurant to earn more profits. Due to Harriet's inability to read a contract, she ends up over her head. Harriet is not the only one feeling the effects of the contract: Mr. Oleson, Caroline, Hester Sue and, of course, Charles are all taking on more burden with less pay. Realizing he might be stuck making dinners for the brood at Plum Creek, Charles comes up with a plan to take down Mrs. Sullivan's Army. How does Hester Sue spend her time away from the restaurant? What's on the menu over at the Oleson's restaurant? Where does all the food come from? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Scream - Michael Jackson w/Janet Jackson   Insane in the Brain - Cypress Hill  Bein' Green - Kermit the Frog Trust in me - Sterling Holloway Please Don’t Leave Me - Pink I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes  Lemon Meringue - Poe  Free woman - Lady Gaga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

The kids of Walnut Grove School were correct about Miss Eliza Jane Wilder: She does indeed assign more home work that Alice Garvey ever did. And special projects too. In fact the latest project is a Family Tree. While Laura is ready to run home and start on hers, Albert is left wondering what to do about his, other than make one up. This leads to the decision for Charles and Caroline to finally/officially adopt Albert into the Ingalls family. What seemed like a simple process turns into anything but (are we surprised?) when Albert's Biological dad is located. Although the prospect of a son is the farthest thing on his mind, Jeremy Quinn is very pleased to learn that he will soon have a strong and youthful farm hand. Finding themselves on the other side of the law, the Ingalls fear their family will soon be torn apart. That's until the brilliance of Albert finds a way from preventing that from happening. Did Post-Mistress Mr. Oleson go through a different training program than Post-Mistress Kizia Horn? Who is really in the Oleson family tree? Is anyone else curious about Albert's mother or how he ended up in the orphanage? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Ode to My Family - The Cranberries  Past Lives - BØRNS Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkal  Little Bastard  - Ass Pony  Out of the Frying Pan - MeatLoaf  Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix Smooth - Santanna Rob Thomas The Boy is Mine  - Brandy and Monica Runaway - Deee-Lite Farewell - Rihanna  107 Steps - Bjork  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Picking up right where we left off...Caroline confronts Laura about her misdeeds with Nellie's dinner date with Almanzo. While she's okay with "apologizing" to Nellie, Laura bolts rather than being forced, like a child, to apologize to Almanzo. More than ever Laura is determined to become a woman and she believes accelerating her plan in becoming an educator is the path in doing so. But first she has to pass her final School exam. And the only way to do so is to get the study material from the one person in town whose taken the test...Nellie Oleson. Nellie is nice enough to share the resources material as well as her own experience with taking the test and what to focus on (P.S. History is NOT important). On test day, Laura's dreams of being a graduate are dashed and she realizes that actions have consequences...not only hers but Nellie's. Oh, and Charles is having a hard time with Laura's feelings as she is starting to move towards womanhood. Why did Laura think Nellie would not retaliate for the Cayenne pepper chicken mess? How long before we see Bare-chested Charles again? Should Harriet have considered opening a mud bath spa for Nellie instead of a restaurant? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— We Can’t Stop - Miley Cyrus Mr. Vain - Culture Beat  Papa Don’t Preach - Madonna More Than Words - Extreme His Story - TLC Work - Rihanna, Drake My Name Is Mud - Primus Anything You Can Do - Ethel Merman, Ray Middleton This Kiss - Faith Hill  Yosemite - Lana Del Rey  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

And we are back from the West Coast excursion and it's time to get back to school. The classroom seems different because 1) Ali G is no longer the teacher being replaced by a Miss Eliza Jane Wilder and 2) Nellie Oleson is a graduate/adult. Harriet decides to celebrate this moment by gifting Nellie her very own Hotel and Restaurant to Nellie's disgust. We also find out that Eliza Jane Wilder has a bother: Almanzo "Manny" Wilder. WOOF! You don't need a crystal or magic 8 ball to see this young man is going to amplify the rivalry between Laura and Nellie. Oh, Caroline gets a new job and it's the return of Bare-chested Charles. Man-o-Man what a wild return to the prairie. Does Laura know that her voice overs are actually spoilers? Almanzo/Manny/Manly/Zaldamo...how many names does one person need? Is Nellie able to do anything other than cause trouble? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye Upside Down - Diana Ross Boss B - Doja Cat Whip It - DEVO The Look  - Roxette Baby Got Back - Sir Mix A Lot This Is You Life -  En Vogue Starry Eyed Surprise - Paul Oakenfold Big Eyes - Lana Del Rey Ego Tripping Out - Marvin Gaye Better Be Good To Me - Tina Turner  Pride (In The Name of Love) - U2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Solomon Henry has only one desire and that's to get an education. Stowing away on a wagon, driven by Charles, Solomon arrives in Walnut Grove. It's a different world not only for Solomon Henry but also for the population of Walnut Grove....because Solomon Henry is the first Black person to arrive in Walnut Grove. Realizing his dreams of an education may not even lead to any opportunities, Solomon is left with a choice to either continue on this path for education or to head home and help out with the family farm.  How far did Solomon walk to get himself to Mankato?  Is Charles happy he is not the only guy at Plum Creek for the moment? If Laura is such a friendly person....why do all of her new friends end up disappearing?   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

What starts as a surprise birthday party for Charles turns into something more dire when Mary takes a gnarly fall inside the barn.  And she is eventually sent to Rochester for a surgery.  A simple procedure becomes more difficult when complications arise in Mary's recovery. With Mr. Edwards by his side, Charles makes his way to a Tunneling camp where he finds work that pays him really well. Blinded to the world around him, Charles is determined to make sure Mary gets the BEST CARE POSSIBLE which leads to Charles transforming into someone/something horrendous and trapped inside a mountain. Will Charles's actions and behavior towards his precious Mary have sealed his fate?  Will the Rochester hospital find a better solution for financial repayment plans for its patients and their families? Should Caroline consider opening her own laundry service back in Walnut Grove?                --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Amelia Stokes, for the last twelve years, has been working as a teacher on the Reservation, married a Sioux man and had a child.  But her father, Jeremey Stokes, doesn't want that information to get out when she returns to Walnut Grove. This is when Amelia's son, Spotted Eagle, is given a new name, Joseph Stokes and told to be like everyone else.  However, he isn't like everyone else making him an easy target for this week's antagonist, Seth Johnson.  As Spotted Eagle navigates this new world he's been thrown into and tries to find a way to connect with his Grandfather, things get a little turbulent.  It isn't until Jeremey Stokes witnesses Spotted Eagle stand up for himself, despite circumstances, that he realizes how much he himself has to learn and grow.  Will Amelia Stokes ever get back to teaching? Does Laura have a new fishing buddy with Spotted Eagle?  How did I never notice that Charles was left handed?    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Little Ginny Clarke is elated, not only was it her suggestion for performing plays at school accepted but she is also invited to the Oleson's parlor for rehearsals. Ginny can't wait to share the news with Harold Mayfield, a local widower who happens to see what a giving person Ginny is, and Ginny's mom, who doesn't't seem to have any time in her life for anyone including Ginny.  As the premiere date approaches, Ginny's one wish is for her mom to see her debut.  And in a moment of life imitating art, Ginny makes a bold move to get her mom and Mr. Mayfield to attend the plays. Why is the Widow Clarke so unfriendly towards everyone?  Will the Oleson's get their white picket fence fixed?  When do you think Miss Beadle will let the kids try putting on plays again?   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

Mr. Edwards escorts Doc Baker to Elmsville, the location of a deadly infectious outbreak of Mountain Fever. Upon retuning home, he immediately picks up little Alicia Sanderson Edwards Snider kisses her and sends her to school. Where the student body is told school is closed, take your books, stay at home, and do not visit your friends and neighbors. Thus begins Quarantine...prairie style. But, leave it to Laura to be the one who breaks all the rules and visits patient Zero. Only to return later when she starts to show symptoms and is fearful for her family. Charles sets to infultrating Elmsville to retrieve Doc Baker and try to save the two girls. What is the inspiration for Nellie Oleson's poetry? How many loaves of bread do you think Caroline baked? Why did Mr.Edwards think taking Alicia to his cabin, located inside Walnut Grove City Limits, was the best place to isolate and care for her? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support

A letter from a literary publication John Jr. submitted some of his poem to has arrived with some special news: he is being awarded a full ride (Room, board, tuition) scholarship to university...in Chicago. However, John Jr. decides to turn down the free ride and stick around Walnut Grove.  As he continues to mask his true feelings to appease everyone else, John Jr. is starting to lose himself.  That's when Big Sister Mary says enough is enough.  Will Mr. Edwards realize that making a living doesn't mean you only have to break your back to do so? Did Mary realize, at any time, that she was actually a Beard?  What sort of new adventures await the young man from Walnut Grove in a place like Chicago?           --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-hernandez67/support