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.
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Hawkeye's Robe - MASH Matters #140
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Listener questions? We got 'em. Voicemails? We have those, too! In this episode of MASH Matters, Jeff & Ryan knock a few more questions off the top of the overflowing mailbag. Topics range from MASH vodka dispensers and Cincinnati stalkers to the color of Hawkeye's robe and the size of Klinger's nose. We also, at long last, announce the winner of the MASH fan name poll. All this, plus... Igor is a surgeon?!? Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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EXCLUSIVE: M*A*S*H Table Read... Again! - MASH Matters #139
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Another M*A*S*H Table Read? YES! Jeff & Ryan are proud to bring you a MASH Matters EXCLUSIVE: Unedited, never-before-heard audio of another M*A*S*H table read! The table read recording of the episode “War Co-Respondent” was recorded by David Odgen Stiers for Michael Hirsh (creator of MAKING MASH and MEMORIES OF MASH). Written & directed by Mike Farrell, this 1980 episode was the 23rd episode of season eight and features special guest star Susan St. James. We hope you enjoy being a fly on the wall at Stage 9... but, please, go easy on BJ, will ya? Support...
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Barbara Christopher! - MASH Matters #138
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We're thrilled to welcome Barbara Christopher to MASH Matters! In this episode, we discuss her husband's career from college stage productions to Father Mulcahy Along the way, we hear stories about how they met, her guest appearance on M*A*S*H, her thoughts on Henry Blake's demise, AfterM*A*S*H, and the story behind she and Bill wrote about their autistic son, Ned. Plus, at long last, we finally learn the answer to the burning question: What was William Christopher's favorite punctuation mark? Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes,...
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Old Love Letters - MASH Matters #137
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Can you feel the love? Jeff & Ryan dig deep into the mailbag to share some old love letters from M*A*S*H fans. Instead of listener questions and (questionable) answers, we serve up a heaping helping of unabashed adoration for our favorite TV series of all time. Support the podcast and buy merch at the For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more
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