Dr. QuinnCast: The Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Podcast

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By: Kelly Mielke and Mark Jeacoma

They said a woman doctor couldn’t make it on the new frontier, but here we are to talk about the trials and tribulations of Dr. Mike and Co.! Come along as Kelly, a seasoned viewer of the classic ‘90’s television series, joins Mark from Walnut GroveCast on his first journey through the show! A mutual obsession with Little House on the Prairie first brought Kelly and Mark together. After collaborating on several Prairie-related projects, Mark has agreed to take the exploration of the Prairie to the Colorado Rockies. Bring along the scalpels and the chloroform as we apply our love o...

The Visitor
#133
Today at 10:07 AM

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it! *From time to time we will release a video companion to each episode….go check it out here: https://rumble.com/v7274j8-dr.-quinncast-podcast-discusses-the-visitor.html “Dr Mike’s upper-class mother visits from Boston, disapproving of her daughter’s choices, acquainting herself with her daughter’s new family. Robert E suffers burns. Dr Mike is evicted from her makeshift clinic by the bank.” The Visitor originally aired on January 9, 1993

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A Time to Heal Part 2
#132
11/18/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it! 

“An epidemic of diphtheria hits town and Dr. Mike sends Brian and Katie to hide with Sully until it’s over. Unknown to Marjorie, Dr. Mike had invited their mother and sister Rebecca to come for Thanksgiving. When the train won’t bring them to town due to the epidemic, they hire somebody to bring them, then refuse to leave.As the epidemic continues, Marjorie recovers from diphtheria, but then comes down with a fatal case of pneumonia. Mrs. Quinn blames Dr. Mike. Daniel and Preston also contrac...


A Time to Heal Part 1
#131
11/04/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “Dr. Mike struggles to control the diphtheria outbreak and disagrees with Andrew on whether to use a new treatment.” A Time to Heal Part 1 originally aired on November 15, 1997

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Law of the Land
#130
10/21/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “Jon and Matthew slaughter one of Miss Olive’s cows to feed Jon, and his starving siblings after Matthew suggests the idea. Kid Cole gets caught up in the middle of all of it after he’s hired as the town sheriff. The town is out to hang Jon, but thankfully Dr. Mike and Kid Cole join forces to fight back!” Law of the Land originally aired on January 16, 1993

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For Better or Worse Part 2
#129
10/09/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “Bolstered by the long-awaited arrival of the railroad, the citizens of Colorado Springs busily prepare for the biggest social event in the town’s history, the wedding of Dr. Mike and Sully. The first train carries some surprise visitors, Dr. Mike’s mother, Elizabeth, and sisters Marjorie and Rebecca, who have unexpectedly traveled all the way from Boston for the occasion. However, their elaborate wedding plans threaten to ride roughshod over the townsfolk’s more homespun arrangements. Sully, meanwhile, is crestfallen to learn that Gen. Custer has placed a bounty...


For Better or Worse Part 1
#128
10/02/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “The town of Colorado Springs is preparing for an event of a lifetime, the marriage of Sully and Dr. Mike. Unexpected guests include Dr. Mike’s mother Elizabeth Quinn and two of her sisters Rebecca and Marjorie. They have brought with them enough Boston finery to pull off a splendid society wedding. Meanwhile General Custer has put out a bounty on Cloud Dancing which could interfere with the wedding.” For Better or Worse Part 1 originally aired on May 20, 1995

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Safe Passage
#127
09/11/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “Dr. Mike matches wits with a notorious Indian hater, Major Samuel Morrison, as she tries to mediate a peace treaty between Black Moon’s braves and the cavalry, which would include a full pardon for Sully and allow him to return home. Dying of consumption, Black Moon agrees to surrender if his braves are allowed safe passage to the reservation. Wellend Smith, an emissary sent by President Grant, sides with the Indians, but Maj. Morrison is determined to thwart the agreement and put them in prison. Dr. Mike and S...


Colleen's Paper
#126
08/21/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “When Colleen, who is working on a college paper, asks Dr. Mike to recall her most memorable case, Dr. Mike looks back on the five turbulent years she’s lived and loved in Colorado Springs. As they sit with Andrew, who is mysteriously ill at the clinic, Dr. Mike reminisces about her tumultuous career — its successes and its failures — and realizes how many divergent cases she has seen and treated. When Andrew’s condition takes a turn for the worse, Dr. Mike warns Colleen about the fine line between emo...


Happily Ever After
#125
08/13/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “As Jake and Teresa look forward to their wedding day, Dr. Mike and Sully struggle to free Cloud Dancing, who was captured and put in prison for leaving the reservation. Dorothy is so disturbed at the thought of Cloud Dancing in jail that she contemplates helping him escape and fleeing with him into the wilderness. Meanwhile, Teresa introduces Jake to her visiting aunt, Dona Verano, and her cousin, Carlos, a priest. The visit turns sour when the older woman takes an immediate dislike to Jake and tries to pre...


His Father's Son
#124
07/22/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “His Father’s Son” is the twenty-third episode of Season 5 of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, aired on May 10, 1997. Written by Carl Binder and directed by Jerry London, it’s the 116th episode of the series. In this episode, Sully struggles with his role as Brian’s father figure, allowing Dr. Mike to set rules, which leads to Brian’s misbehavior with friend Anthony. Sully eventually recognizes Brian’s need for paternal guidance. Meanwhile, Brian, jealous of his sister Katie, acts out after receiving a letter from his biological father, Ethan...


The Fight
#123
07/01/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  “The Fight” is the twenty-third episode of Season 6 of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and the 141st episode of the series. In this episode, a professional boxer named Shane arrives in Colorado Springs to challenge Robert E., a former boxer, to a match to settle a past score. Robert E. initially refuses but is drawn into the fight due to personal and communal pressures. Dr. Michaela Quinn worries about the physical toll on Robert E., given his age and health, and tries to intervene. Meanwhile, the town grapples with the e...


The Body Electric
#122
06/19/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  In the Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman episode “The Body Electric,” aired on April 5, 1997, Dr. Michaela Quinn encounters the renowned poet Walt Whitman, who arrives in Colorado Springs. Whitman, struggling with health issues, forms a bond with the townsfolk, particularly Brian, as he shares his poetry and unconventional views. However, his presence stirs controversy due to his rumored homosexuality, leading to tension among some residents. Michaela defends Whitman, advocating for tolerance, while the episode explores themes of individuality, acceptance, and the power of art in a conservative frontier town.

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Starting Over
#121
05/27/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it! 

Marjorie Quinn, Dr. Mike’s sister, arrives in Colorado Springs post-divorce, embracing her newfound independence. Dr. Mike is initially intrigued by Marjorie’s liberated lifestyle until she begins an out-of-wedlock relationship with Loren, causing tension. Marjorie’s bold actions, including her arrest for attempting to vote, highlight her progressive spirit. The episode explores themes of freedom and societal norms in 1872.

Writer: Philip Gerson Director: Gwen Arner

Starting Over originally aired on May 10, 1997

 

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A Place to Die
#120
05/13/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. We Hope you enjoy it!  In “A Place to Die,” the twelfth episode of Season 5 of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Dr. Michaela Quinn faces a crisis when a mysterious staph infection spreads through her clinic, causing the deaths of several patients. The episode begins with Franklin, a railroad station worker, dying from the infection after treatment for a splinter, followed by Mr. Jacobs, who succumbs after a hernia operation. Dorothy Jennings, treated for a minor cough, also falls gravely ill but survives. As fear grips Colorado Springs, townspeople avoid the clinic, suspecting it as th...


Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman
#119
04/29/2025

Kelly and Mark rave about the 3-minute short Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman, a hilarious parody we both adore and wish had more like it! Release Date: December 3, 2014 (United States), available on platforms like Prime Video. Director: Lauren Palmigiano (credited as LP). Writers: Lindsay Kearns (written by) Beth Sullivan (credited for characters created, as she was the creator of the original Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman). Producers: Dan Bernstein and Eleanor Winkler. Cinematographer: Jonathan Nicholas. Cast: Jane Seymour as Dr. Michaela Quinn Joe Lando as Byron Sully Jonelle Allen as Grace Orson Bean as Loren Bray Geoffrey Lower as Rev. Timothy Johnson ...


Life and Death
#118
04/17/2025

We needed the perfect episode of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman to launch our Stonerpalooza and what better episode than The Tom episode?!  We hope you have a laugh and enjoy our discussiona s we revisit this classic.  This is a palooza that can be found over on Walnut GroveCast Podcast as well as the LandonNation Podcast!

“Dorothy’s son, Tom, returns home from battle with a morphine addiction. Mike, hoping for a solution to the problem, consults Cloud Dancing.“

Life and Death originally aired on March 12, 1994

 

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The Operation
#117
04/03/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“During a stroll with Sully, Brian scales a tree to mimic the eagle from Sully’s tale, aiming to prove he can fly, but he tumbles and strikes his head. Initially, all appears well, and the townsfolk prepare to construct a schoolhouse. Enthusiastic, Brian assists Loren until his vision fades. Loren hurriedly takes him to Dr. Mike, who diagnoses the issue but lacks a solution. She telegraphs a Boston doctor for guidance on the nearest expert. Staying by Brian’s side, Dr. Mike learns the spec...


The Operation
#117
04/02/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“During a stroll with Sully, Brian scales a tree to mimic the eagle from Sully’s tale, aiming to prove he can fly, but he tumbles and strikes his head. Initially, all appears well, and the townsfolk prepare to construct a schoolhouse. Enthusiastic, Brian assists Loren until his vision fades. Loren hurriedly takes him to Dr. Mike, who diagnoses the issue but lacks a solution. She telegraphs a Boston doctor for guidance on the nearest expert. Staying by Brian’s side, Dr. Mike learns the spec...


Change of Heart
#116
03/19/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“Dr. Michaela Quinn and the townsfolk of Colorado Springs face a medical mystery when a young orphan boy, recently taken in by Grace and Robert E., begins exhibiting symptoms of an unknown illness, prompting Michaela to investigate amidst the community’s growing concern. Meanwhile, the boy’s arrival stirs emotional challenges for Grace and Robert E., who are still grappling with their own past losses, testing their resilience as they care for him. As Michaela works tirelessly to diagnose and treat the boy, the episode...


Change of Heart
#116
03/18/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“Dr. Michaela Quinn and the townsfolk of Colorado Springs face a medical mystery when a young orphan boy, recently taken in by Grace and Robert E., begins exhibiting symptoms of an unknown illness, prompting Michaela to investigate amidst the community’s growing concern. Meanwhile, the boy’s arrival stirs emotional challenges for Grace and Robert E., who are still grappling with their own past losses, testing their resilience as they care for him. As Michaela works tirelessly to diagnose and treat the boy, the episode...


Wave Goodbye
#115
03/04/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“In “Wave Goodbye” from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (Season 6, Episode 5), Dr. Michaela “Mike” Quinn becomes troubled when a Russian princess, staying as a guest at Preston’s hotel, claims she can communicate with the dead. The princess’s assertions create tension, likely influencing the people of Colorado Springs, while Dr. Mike, rooted in her medical and rational perspective, grows increasingly concerned about the situation and its effects on the community. The episode explores the clash between the princess’s mystical claims and the town’s dynamics, unfoldin...


Promises, Promises
#114
02/18/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“Sully’s best friend asks him to come to Nevada to help him. Loren suffers a stroke and Dr. Mike believes that he can recover if he works at it, but Loren’s negative attitude prevents any progress.”

Promises, Promises originally aired on November 11, 1995

 

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Birdman
#113
02/11/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“Dr. Mike grapples with her fear for Brian’s safety when the youngster befriends a seemingly harmless but eccentric fellow who thinks he’s a bird and covers himself with feathers in an attempt to fly. Martin Von Hoffman, the birdman, not only tries to fly, he also sleeps in a nest and literally pecks at his food when Dr. Mike invites him home for dinner. To her alarm, Martin turns out to be an escapee from a New York insane asylum. She is torn bet...


Just One Lullaby
#112
01/23/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this unforgettable episode – We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“Mike harbours suspicions that the new teacher, a good friend of hers, is abusing her students. The Reverend Johnson’s feelings for the woman complicate matters.”

Just One Lullaby originally aired on April 9, 1994

 

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Hearts and Minds
#111
01/08/2025

Kelly and Mark discuss this uncomfortable but important episode.  We hope you enjoy this discussion.

“Even though Dr. Mike and the Reverend Johnson favor the opening of a Indian school on the reservation, Cloud Dancing sees it as the final destruction of Indian culture.”

Hearts and Minds originally aired on March 9, 1996

 

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Revisiting Fifi's First Christmas
#110
12/24/2024

Kelly and Mark revisit this classic episode.  Thank you so much for listening to Dr. QuinnCast and we wish the absolute best of wishes to you and your family this holiday season and new year!

“Mike and family receives a gift from Boston in the form of a poodle, Brian develops a crush on Sara, Preston deals with a painful kidney stone, and the reverend Johnson plans to stage a nativity pageant.”

Fifi’s First Christmas originally aired on December 16, 1995

 

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A Christmas Spark
#109
12/17/2024

Kelly and Mark dive deep into this modern Christmas classic starring none other than, Jane Seymour and Joe Lando! Come along as we discuss everything about this modern Mike and Sully romance!

“Molly is a recently widowed woman who reluctantly takes on the job of directing a Christmas pageant. She soon finds herself falling for Hank, the leading man and the town’s most eligible bachelor.”

A Christmas Spark originally aired on November 27, 2022

 

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Ready or Not
#108
11/26/2024

Meeting with Rev. Timmy might be fun for some but Sully isn’t loving it!  We hope you enjoy this discussion of their ‘flashback’ episode!

“Dr. Mike and Sully remember the events that have marked their love affair and have second thoughts about their impending nuptials.”

Ready or Not originally aired on May 13, 1995

 

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Thanksgiving
#107
11/19/2024

It’s Thanksgiving time again!  Yay!  We hope you have a great time listening to us break down everything in this star-studded holiday episode!

“Bandits rob the Denver stagecoach as Mike, Sully, Kid Cole and Sister Ruth travel home for Thanksgiving. Dr Mike feels responsible and hands out invitations, while the kids prepare dinner.”

Thanksgiving originally aired on November 19, 1994

 

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Ladies' Night Parts 1 and 2
#106
11/08/2024

Kelly and Mark discuss Ladies’ Night Parts 1 and 2 and have an amazing time discussing every facet of the episode!

“Dr. Mike discovers a lump in Dorothy’s breast and tries to convince her to have surgery. Hank tries Ladies Night at the saloon, and Jake and Loren have a plan to get free drinks. Colleen deals with hurtful boyish pranks from classmates.”

Ladies’ Night Parts 1 and 2 originally aired on November 26 and December 3, 1994

 

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One Nation
#105
10/22/2024

Kelly and Mark discuss One Nation and as always, have an amazing time discussing every facet of the episode!

“Mike tries to save the life of a young soldier who was accidentally shot in a scuffle between the army and the Native Americans. Meanwhile, Sully tries to save Cloud Dancing’s life after he confesses to the crime.”

One Nation originally aired on May 4, 1996

 

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Running Ghost
#104
10/08/2024

Kelly and Mark discuss Running Ghost which happens to be a personal favorite of Kelly’s!

“The railroad hires men to kill off all the buffalo, which the Cheyenne need to survive, and Sully gets hurt when he tries to stop the men.”

Running Ghost originally aired on February 27, 1993

 

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Hell on Wheels
#103
09/24/2024

Kelly and Mark discuss Hell on Wheels and question if what Matthew is doing (tending bar)is such a bad job.

“Mike and Sully discover that Matthew is heartbroken and self-destructive after his fiancée’s death, running a saloon in a plague-infested railroad camp.”

Hell on Wheels originally aired on December 9, 1995

 

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Remember Me
#102
09/10/2024

BadDadPalooza Finishes!

Kelly and Mark discuss Remember Me which happens to be the 3rd and final installment of BadDadPalooza! We hope you love this episode!

“When a battered and ailing prospector makes his way into town, Jake Slicker recognizes him as his father who abandoned him years ago.”

Remember Me originally aired on November 9, 1996

 

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A Cowboy's Lullaby
#101
08/27/2024

BadDadPalooza! Continues!

Kelly and Mark pick up where they left off with BadDadPalooza or PapamaloPalooza!

“A thieving cowhand rides into town and quickly disappears, after robbing Loren’s store and leaving his sick baby with Dr Mike.”

A Cowboy’s Lullaby originally aired on February 20, 1993

 

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Runaway Train
#100
08/14/2024

Babypalooza 2 Continues!

Kelly and Mark discuss the final installment in the Babypalooza2 journey!  We are also celebrating our 100th Episode!  We hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have!

“Finally ready to work again after giving birth to her baby, Dr. Mike must lead a rescue party when Sully and Cloud Dancing are among the passengers on a train that has been overtaken by robbers and wrecked. Sully had negotiated Cloud Dancing’s release from Army detention, and the two were taking the train to Colorado Springs when a gang of thieves derailed the tr...


When a Child is Born
#99
07/30/2024

Babypalooza 2 Continues!

In this thrilling two-part episode, we’re introduced to Andrew and witness the blossoming of a romance between him and ColleenTwo, which coincides with the arrival of Katie…

“Dr. Mike’s mother and two of her sisters arrive with a young Dr. Cook to deliver the baby. Conflict arises between Horace and Myra which ruins Preston’s hotel groundbreaking. Sully works to prevent Cloud Dancing’s transfer to another reservation.”

When a Child is Born I & II originally aired on May 11 & May 18, 1996

 

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Dead or Alive
#98
07/19/2024

Babypalooza 2 Continues!

We discuss this exciting 2 parter where we see some Preston moments and a fun shootout! 

“When a politician’s son is kidnapped by a fierce, legendary mountain man, Sully must lead a rescue party to the remote site where a highly unusual ransom is to be paid.”

Dead or Alive I & II originally aired on February 3 & February 10, 1996

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One Touch of Nature
#97
07/09/2024

As we launch Babypalooza 2…..Kelly and Mark discuss how the town is completely invested into Michaela and Sully’s sex life and so many other things – we hope you love this episode!

“Thanksgiving approaches and Mike and Sully are anxious about their ability to conceive. The people in town argue over whether to share their holiday meal with the Cheyenne on the reservation.”

One Touch of Nature originally aired on November 25, 1995

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Cooper vs. Quinn
#96
06/18/2024

Continuing our BadDadpalooza AKA PapaMalopalooza – Kelly and Mark discuss tons of crazy moments with Ethan!

“Colleen and Brian’s biological father Ethan returns to town with a new wife, intending to take the children away from Dr. Quinn. The children don’t want to go but a court hearing seems to work against Sully and Dr. Mike, who they consider their parents.”   Cooper Vs. Quinn Originally aired on  February 4, 1995

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