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

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

By: Kelly Mielke and Mark Jeacoma
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 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 of television and bygone eras--and a set of fresh eyes-- to take a new look at Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and its wide range of themes, fascinating characters, tragedy, and humorous moments! Art Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • The Body Electric

    The Body Electric
    Jun 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.

    The Body Electric originally aired on April 5, 1997

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  • Starting Over

    Starting Over
    May 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

    A Place to Die
    May 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 the source of the outbreak. Dr. Mike, with help from Sully, Colleen, and Dr. Andrew Cook, investigates and traces the infection to contaminated items within the clinic, particularly the linens, after Mrs. Yung contracts it while cleaning sheets. Faced with no other solution, Dr. Mike makes the heart-wrenching decision to burn all the clinic’s contents, including her books and diplomas, and fumigates the building with sulfur to sterilize it. Though the town remains wary, Sully’s successful treatment for stitches begins to restore trust in Dr. Mike. Meanwhile, the episode explores the growing romance between Colleen, home from college, and Andrew, adding a lighter subplot amidst the medical drama. The story highlights Dr. Mike’s resilience and the community’s struggle with fear and loss in the face of an invisible threat.
    • Director: Alan J. Levi
    • Writer: Beth Sullivan
    • Episode: Season 5, Episode 12 (Series Episode 105)

    A Place to Die originally aired on December 14, 1996

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