BONUS - Mike Connors: A Life of Integrity in Film & Television - with special guests Bill Taylor & Jamie Farr
Release Date: 10/04/2024
Fake M*A*S*H Stories - MASH Matters #148
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Jeff & Ryan tie up some loose ends in this controversial episode of MASH Matters. We wrap up discussions on reboots, head injuries, action figures, trivia apps, Igor's one-man stage play, defending BJ, merch ideas, and more. Plus, we introduce a special , and we drop the hammer on fake A.I. generated M*A*S*H stories. Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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Remembering Loretta - with special guests Harlan Boll & Andrea Wallach - MASH Matters #147
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Jeff & Ryan celebrate the life of the inimitable Loretta Swit, and we welcome two guests who knew her best. Harlan Boll was Loretta's friend and longtime publicist, and Andrea Wallach was one of Loretta's closest companions. In this special episode, we pull back the curtain to recognize and remember the passion, perseverance, loyalty, and love of the phenomenal woman who brought us Major Margaret Houlihan. Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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A War For All Season Nine - MASH Matters #146
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Jeff & Ryan return from their holiday hiatus with the long-awaited M*A*S*H Season Nine Recap! In this super-sized episode, we go over all twenty episodes with a fine-toothed comb. Plus, listener comments are shared, grievances are aired, and fun facts are uncovered along the way. Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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BONUS: Introducing The Love Boat Podcast - with special guest Loretta Swit!
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Hey MASHaholics! We hope you enjoy this episode of The Love Boat Podcast, featuring special guest Loretta Swit! ########### Before we set sail, we pause to honor the remarkable Loretta Swit. Emmy-winning star of MASH, beloved guest on The Love Boat, and an icon of television’s golden age. In what would become her final recorded interview, Loretta joins Fred, Ted, Jill (and Bernie Kopell) for an unforgettable conversation about craft, chemistry, and courage. From her trailblazing portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan to her heartfelt stories about The Love Boat and co-star...
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We Got Nothin' - MASH Matters #145
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Once again, Jeff & Ryan find themselves completely unprepared and ill-equipped to record an episode. But, hey, that hasn't ever stopped us before! So, in this installment of MASH Matters, we go in blind (yes, it's a cataract reference) and talk about... uh... well... you'll just have to hear it for yourself. Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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Counterfeit Klinger? - MASH Matters #144
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Sparky? Please connect Jeff & Ryan with a big batch of voicemails. In this episode, we hook up the ol' answering machine to play messages from YOU! Topics include painless dentistry, BJ's jerky mustache, real-life Klinger schemes, M*A*S*H music, buying the cookbook, Netflix, hating on "Dreams," The Love Boat, and more. Plus, who the heck IS that guy wearing Klinger's curlers? Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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Radar's Drum Solo - MASH Matters #143
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Drums! Bourbon! Potterisms! This episode has EVERYTHING! Jeff & Ryan open up the mailbag to discuss a wide range of subjects, including Jeff's new headphones, Hawkeye's gray hair, Agnes Gomes, Igor's Hawaiian shirt, extreme explanations for well-known M*A*S*H anachronisms, flight simulators, prequels, and more. Plus, the return of Shoppers Casino! Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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Allan Katz Returns! - MASH Matters #142
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Jeff & Ryan welcome writer/director/producer/actor Allan Katz back for his second appearance on MASH Matters! This time around, the boys take a deep dive into the world of writing. We discuss Allan's process for writing for established characters, rewriting scripts from other writers, working with difficult performers (*cough* Jackie Gleason), the reason he left M*A*S*H after one season, why Larry Linville decided to depart the series, and other jocularity. Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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Remembering Connie with special guest Greg Izay - MASH Matters #141
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Jeff & Ryan welcome Greg Izay to MASH Matters! Greg's mother, Connie, was the on-set medical technical advisor on M*A*S*H. We remember Connie through Greg's stories about her beginnings in the industry, how she helped actors look like real surgeons, her long career behind the scenes, and her brief moments ON screen. Plus - the M*A*S*H/Smokey & the Bandit crossover you've been waiting for! Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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BONUS: MASH Matters Q&A Livestream
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ATTENTION! This is an audio recording of the latest MASH Matters video livestream. We strongly encourage you to this episode on YouTube to see Jeff & Ryan's ugly mugs (faces), pretty mugs (cups), old TV clips, and a surprise appearance by Walter Eugene Patrick! This livestream aired live on August 31, 2025.
info_outlineJeff & Ryan welcome Bill Taylor, the author of "Mike Connors: A Life of Integrity in Film & Television," to discuss Mike's career, Mannix, and his reputation for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. Jamie Farr also joins us to talk about his long friendship with Mr. Connors and their guest stint on The Love Boat. We even find a few M*A*S*H connections, too. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode of MASH Matters.