Wild Nights on the Prairie with Ray Ellin

As a little boy, comedian Ray Ellin would sit cross-legged in front of the television and binge-watch reruns of the iconic show, Little House on the Prairie. Now a self-proclaimed "Prairie Head," Ray is taking all the lessons he learned from Laura Ingalls Wilder and sharing them with his guest each week, as they break down an episode of Little House, exploring a variety of subjects including love, life, sex, childhood, race, religion and of course, comedy, using an episode of LHotP as their backdrop. You don’t need to know anything about the show to enjoy this podcast - so climb aboard our covered wagon and enjoy the only prairie rewatch podcast hosted by an adult man!

Episodes

Tom Cotter "The Stranger"

May 22, 2024 • 43 mins

Today we're rewatching Season 4, Episode 19 of Little House on the Prairie: "The Stanger." Our guest is stand up comedian Tom Cotter! We discuss Tom's experience being the runner up of and the first comedian to be a finalist on America's Got Talent, having the "birds an the bees" talk with our dads, running into Michael Landon at a hotel in Las Vegas, and so much more. Today's episode: "The Stanger" (Season 4, Episode 19) When you...

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Brian Scott McFadden "Home again"

May 15, 2024 • 54 mins

Today we're rewatching Season 9, Episode 16 of Little House on the Prairie: "Home Again." Our guest is comedian and voice actor Brian Scott McFadden! We discuss Brian's experience with voice acting as Serta's Sheep #1, the Honey Nut Cheerio bee, and Keanu Reeves for Bill and Ted's Excellent Cereal, overhearing James Earl Jones ordering his dry cleaning, Ray's excitement over produce, Brian's experiences doing Ayahuasca in Peru, and...

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Eric Bogosian "Barn Burner"

May 8, 2024 • 77 mins

Today we're rewatching Season 5, Episode 20 of Little House on the Prairie: "Barn Burner." Our guest is actor and writer Eric Bogosian (Interview with the Vampire, Succession, Uncut Gems, Law & Order). We discuss how Eric prepares for his roles, seeing Led Zeppelin live, racism on the prairie, and so much more! Today's episode: "Barn Burner" (Season 5, Episode 20) Trouble erupts when a local farmer, who is hateful and bigoted, refu...

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Sherrod Small: “The Wisdom of Solomon”

April 10, 2024 • 39 mins

Today we're rewatching Season 3, Episode 18 of Little House on the Prairie: "The Wisdom of Solomon." Our guest is comedian and actor Sherrod Small (VH1, Amazon, Showtime). We discuss race, John Mayer’s invitation to a recording studio, where to live if not the United States, and tattoos in Japan. Today’s Episode: “The Wisdom of Solomon” (Season 3, Episode 18) Yearning to escape the hard life that sent his father to an early grave,...

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Judith Rockert: "Remember Me"

April 3, 2024 • 42 mins

On today's very special episode of Wild Nights, we're rewatching Season 2, Episode 8 of Little House on the Prairie: "Remember Me." Our guest is my longtime friend, Judith Rockert. A week prior to this episode, Judith reached out to let me know that she was terminally ill and had been approved for physician-assisted death. We discuss not having regrets, choosing life and death on your own terms, and Judith shares some wisdom on how...

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Ophira Eisenberg: “The Craftsman”

March 27, 2024 • 57 mins

Today we're rewatching Season 5, Episode 15 of Little House on the Prairie: "The Craftsman." Our guest is comedian, writer, and podcaster Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s “Ask Me Another”). We discuss bullying experiences, what makes men cry, and how people react to death. Today’s Episode: “The Craftsman” (Season 5, Episode 15) Albert deals with the scorn of residents when he decides to become an apprentice to a Jewish woodcarver. FOLLOW ...

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Jaye McBride: "Injun Kid"

March 20, 2024 • 55 mins

Today we're rewatching Season 3, Episode 15 of Little House on the Prairie: "Injun Kid." Our guest is comedian Jaye McBride (Comedy Cellar, Netflix, Just For Laughs). We discuss eliminating toxic people from our lives, Jaye's experience transitioning, and handling family rejection. Today’s Episode: “Injun Kid” (Season 3, Episode 15) Joseph Stokes is rejected by his grandpa because his daughter married a Native American, however wh...

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Nathan Macintosh: “Times of Change”

March 13, 2024 • 59 mins

Welcome to Wild Nights on the Prairie! Today we're rewatching Season 4, Episode 2 of Little House on the Prairie: "Times of Change." Our guest is comedian Nathan Macintosh ("Money Never Wakes," Tonight Show, Comedy Cellar). We discuss ghosting people, bad breakups, and wrestling with a long-term relationship. Today’s Episode: “Times of Change” (Season 4, Episode 2) An excited Mary Ingalls accompanies her father to the Chicago Gran...

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Chuck Nice: “Family Quarrel”

March 13, 2024 • 65 mins

Welcome to Wild Nights on the Prairie! Today we're rewatching Season 1, Episode 16 of Little House on the Prairie: "Family Quarrel." Our guest is comedian, host, and podcaster Chuck Nice ("StarTalk w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson," "Brain Games: On The Road"). We discuss family, relationships, and Chuck tells us something he's never shared before. Today’s Episode: “Family Quarrel” (Season 1, Episode 16) Divorce is on the horizon when Nels ...

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Coming Soon: Wild Nights on the Prairie with Ray Ellin

March 6, 2024 • 2 mins

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Wild Nights on the Prairie with Ray Ellin

Episodes

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Eric Bogosian "Barn Burner"

Sherrod Small: “The Wisdom of Solomon”

Judith Rockert: "Remember Me"

Ophira Eisenberg: “The Craftsman”

Jaye McBride: "Injun Kid"

Nathan Macintosh: “Times of Change”

Chuck Nice: “Family Quarrel”

Coming Soon: Wild Nights on the Prairie with Ray Ellin

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Tom Cotter "The Stranger"

Brian Scott McFadden "Home again"