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Podcast with Amy Roloff from Little People, Big World Part 1

December 19, 2008 by Janice

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Good, family-friendly, TV shows can be hard to come by these days.

That is why I am such a fan of TLC, especially Little People, Big World.

My six year old son Jackson loves watching Little People, Big World because it satisfies his childhood curiosity of observing other families and how they live. I love him watching it because it broadens his understanding of other people and helps him recognize that just because people are “different” we really are all the “same.”

I told my son I was going to be interviewing Amy Roloff and asked him what he wanted to ask her.

Jackson replied, “What does it feel like to be a little person?”

It touched me that he wanted to know how Amy felt. I talk a lot about feelings with my son and how people feel in situations, etc. But, of course, I wonder how much of those conversations really sink in to a six year old boy’s heart.

Yet Jackson’s tender heart showed up in his question. He realizes being “different” can hurt and the first question he thought to ask was, “How do you feel?”

Increasing my son’s compassion and broadening his worldview, is why I watch Little People Big World with him.

The Roloffs are doing an incredible job advocating for both little people and for every other person who struggles with physical, emotional or mental challenges just by letting us peek into their very ordinary, yet extraordinary, days.

It was wonderful to see that in his six year old way, my son gets what the Roloffs are trying to achieve through their show.

Interviewing Amy was fantastic!

She is super friendly and open. In fact, Amy chatted so much I had to break down our interview into SIX segments!

(And after we finished recording, Amy and I chatted for another half an hour! Amy is one of the nicest, most down to earth people I have ever met. She is completely the kind of woman you would want in your inner circle of friends!)

I will publish the first three segments here in Part 1 and, in a few days, I will publish the final three in Part 2.

In our first three segments, Amy introduces us to her family, and answers questions including:

  • “With your work, four kids and a hit TV show that tapes in your home do you get any down time?”
  • “Was the show one of Matt’s creative ideas?”
  • “What was your reaction to having a show about your family’s life?”
  • And my son Jackson’s question: “What does it feel like to be a little person?”

In Part 2, Amy answers some of our readers’ questions, including:

  • “How many days and weeks of the month do you have the cameras in your home?”
  • “How do you keep patient with Matt’s ‘crazy’ ideas?”


I asked Amy, how she deals with the criticism and controversy that comes with media attention.

Amy went into great depth answering this question about how she deals with the negative side of fame. You don’t want to miss it!

So make sure you check back for Part 2 of my Podcast with Amy Roloff.

To listen to the first three segments of my interview with Amy, click on the players below, (the little brown arrows.)

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13 Comments

  1. carleen elbar says

    July 6, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    i admire you and your husband very much your children are taught well from both of you

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  2. Marlene says

    March 23, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    I love your show, I have watched it from the very begining. I have learned so much about little people, and I really appeciate what you have taught us by letting us all come into your home every week. You are my heros, and I love you all. Matt you are very patient , and Amy you are a wonderful,loving and patient mother. Jeremy and Zachary are turning out to be handsome young men. Molly and Jake are great. Molly is growing very beautiful, and Jake, what can I say, he’s just so darn cute. You both have done a wonderful job raising you kids to be thoughtful, and caring about others. I love you all. Your childrens futures will be great, because they have great parents. Thanks again. Love to all. Marlene from Pa.

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  3. thatgirlblogs says

    January 8, 2009 at 11:14 am

    What a great gal she is to not only open her home, but take interviews etc. I could not be so grateful if people were constantly looking in our windows, so to speak. She and her family have a gift.

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  4. flipflopmamma says

    January 6, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    I loved when Amy said that the attitudes come with the package of having teens….oh, I’m learning that with my tween!!

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  5. casual friday everyday says

    December 22, 2008 at 12:05 am

    Awesome interview. I so love the Monday night line up and this is awesome to hear from them on your blog.

    Nell

    PS
    I know you both are really busy but if you’re ever in need of blog fodder or just want to play a fun (not time consuming) blog game I’ve tagged you: http://casualfridayeveryday.com/2008/12/22/fours/

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  6. Stacey says

    December 21, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    Can’t wait to hear part 2!

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  7. Kimberly L says

    December 20, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    I love this show too. I feel like I am a part of their family. Fantastic interview, will be looking forward to the future installments.

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  8. Susanne says

    December 20, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Loved this interview girls, and I’m looking forward to the next installment.

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  9. Sam says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:48 am

    sorry – hit publish too early by mistake while attempting to correct my url!!

    Anyway, as I was saying…I would love to listen to your podcasts and find out more about the Roloffs, but I am deaf. Which, of course, makes things a bit tricky!! ha ha!!

    Do you plan on publishing any transcripts?

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  10. Sam says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:46 am

    Hi, I would love to listen to your podcasts

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  11. Nicole says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:15 am

    We love watching this show…right before Jon and Kate! 😉 My 4 yr old daughter has declared it Family Night! 😉

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  12. Shera says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:11 am

    I love this show!!! I have always been impressed by how “real” the Roloff’s are! Your reality might not be the same as their’s, but I can totally relate to them in so many ways. Hubby and I both like to watch this show so I’m soooo excited to hear your interview … very fun!

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