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Land of Laura: the Podcast about Laura Ingalls Wilder

Land of Laura is the irreverent yet scholarly podcast about all things Laura Ingalls Wilder. Were you crazy about the Ingalls family as a kid? Are the Little House books your Roman Empire? This podcast offers Little House and Laura Ingalls Wilder fans incredible, relevant insight from authors, historians, researchers, museum professionals, TV producers, scientists — anyone with something unique to contribute to the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Heavy on Gen X, it’s Little House for grownups.

Latest Episodes:

William Anderson Origin Story Oct 16, 2025

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Anyone who's done any research beyond simply reading the Little House books knows the name William Anderson. But how did the preeminent biographer of Laura Ingalls Wilder get his start? Here it is, William Anderson's Little House origin story, in his own words.

===================Theme music is "Roll the Old Chariot Along" from the album Green Willow by the Dreadnaughts. Used with permission.====================

Once Upon a Time, More Than 150 Years Ago Oct 06, 2025

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What is Land of Laura? Why do we need another Little House podcast? In this premiere episode we'll tell you what this podcast is all about and let you know what you can expect in future episodes.

===================Theme music is "Roll the Old Chariot Along" from the album Green Willow by the Dreadnaughts. Used with permission.====================