Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast

Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast takes a deep dive into one of TV’s greatest Westerns—Bonanza (1959–1973). Host Melissa, a self-proclaimed Bonanza super dork, watches the series episode by episode straight from the DVD box set, sharing official trivia, behind-the-scenes photos, and fun facts along the way. Each week, you’ll hear lively commentary, detailed episode breakdowns of what works (and what doesn’t), and a fine-tooth look at the little details that make Bonanza unforgettable. From Michael Landon and Lorne Greene to Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and the guest stars who joined the Cartwrights on the Ponderosa, this podcast celebrates the legacy of Bonanza while keeping retro television alive—one episode at a time.

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The story behind

Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast

In the fall of 2023, host Melissa decided to do a re-watch of all the shows she remembered from her childhood. This included Bonanza, and she was immediately re-hooked. Flash forward one year later to the fall of 2024, when she attended her first online Bonanza Convention, which inspired her to take the leap into starting her own Bonanza podcast. With her first episode completed in October of 2024, Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast celebrates television’s most beloved Western and gives Melissa an outlet to express her passion for this world and its characters.

Melissa currently resides in Northern Indiana. She works as a social media manager and illustrator in her full-time roles. When she isn’t podcasting, she enjoys drawing, watching her favorite retro TV shows, and screenwriting. Her favorite Bonanza character is Adam, and some of her favorite episodes include The Hayburner, The Quality of Mercy, The Ponderosa Matador, Twilight Town, The Crucible, The Legacy, Hoss and the Leprechauns, and many more!

“Hello friend, come on in, the gate is open wide!”

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You can listen to Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast on any of your favorite streaming platforms, but if you want to ‘watch along’ please follow the show on YouTube! Take part in the community, and connect with fellow Bonanza fans!