Jeff Maxwell (Private Igor from M*A*S*H) and Ryan Patrick host a lively discussion of all things M*A*S*H, Hollywood, acting, and other jocularity. We will also feature interviews with super fans and creative geniuses who helped to create the greatest television show of all time. Step into the VIP tent, grab a heaping bowl of creamed weenies, and join the fun … because now, more than ever, MASH Matters.
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Jeff & Ryan share a quick announcement about the immediate future of the podcast. (Don't worry. We're not quitting!)By Jeff Maxwell & Ryan Patrick
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M*A*S*H Mouth Matters - MASH Matters #127
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In this episode of MASH Matters, Jeff and Ryan welcome "cousins" Vanessa and Ethan, hosts of M*A*S*H Mouth, a podcast that recaps our favorite TV series episode by episode. We discuss their fandom, friendship, and favorite M*A*S*H moments. Plus, where the heck did they get the name "M*A*S*H Mouth?" Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at th…
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"How Big an Idiot is Jeff Maxwell?" - MASH Matters #126
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In this episode of MASH Matters, listeners tell Jeff all the ways he's screwed up recently. He and Ryan also eulogize Donald Sutherland, talk about tags, review Reverend Jim's MASH script, update the Salkowitz saga, and dissect Jeff's acting choices in his Emmy-worthy guest appearance on CHiPs. Plus, we narrow the field of potential names for M*A*S…
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Do M*A*S*H Fans Have a Name? - MASH Matters #125
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Taylor has Swifties, Beyoncé has the BeyHive, and Buffett has Parrotheads. But what should we call our fellow M*A*S*H fanatics? That's just one of the many topics Jeff & Ryan discuss on this episode of MASH Matters. Other talking points include industrial films, Jamie Farr's earlobes, unsold pilots, 1951, the Salkowitz theory, Margaret's pillow, st…
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AUDIO: Show & Tell - MASH Matters #124
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NOTE: THIS IS AUDIO FROM A VIDEO EPISODE. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/VcUh6TS4sq8 or click on the show notes for Episode 124 at MASHMattersPodcast.com It's Show & Tell day! Jeff & Ryan take to YouTube to show off their personal M*A*SH collections. You'll see all kinds of memorabilia - from action figures, die cast cars, and promo…
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Grab a stale loaf of toast and settle in for another round of listener questions on this episode of MASH Matters! Jeff & Ryan discuss a smattering of subjects including Radar's letter-opening technique, handwritten notes, pink action figures, Igor's musical skills, assorted Sophies, and the going rate for M*A*S*H scripts. Plus, who baled all that h…
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Radar's Magic Chiclet - MASH Matters #122
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How tall is Jeff? Why didn't the M*A*SH cast have crew cuts? How many gifts *did* Margaret's father give her mother on their wedding night? These are just a few of the burning questions Jeff & Ryan tackle on this episode of MASH Matters! Other topics include AfterMASH, chicken coops, Jackie Cooper, Army boots, how to say Cavalry, journaling, and th…
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Burying the Time Capsule with special guest Jay King - MASH Matters #121
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Remember the time capsule the M*A*S*H cast buried after the series ended? In this episode, we talk to the guy who dug the hole! Special effects technician Jay King joins Jeff & Ryan to discuss his time on the series. We talk about the infamous time capsule (What was in it? Who dug it up? Where is it now?) and other topics including a scary chopper …
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Sometimes You Hear the Voicemail - MASH Matters #120
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Voicemails! Lots and lots of voicemails! In this episode, we serve up a heaping helping of listener phone calls. Topics include mutton chops, knitting (again), liver, fish, power lines, trivia games, Larry Linville's mystery credit, The Fonz, Margaret & Charles' truncated love affair, M*A*S*H airing in South Korea, the single best performance of th…
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Hawkeye's Grandson with special guest Jake Alda Coffey - MASH Matters #119
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Another member of the M*A*S*H Royal Family pays a visit! Jeff & Ryan welcome Alan Alda's grandson, Jake Alda Coffey to MASH Matters. We discuss growing up with a famous grandfather and the moment he realized his grandpa was a big deal. Jake also talks about watching M*A*S*H for the first time, his favorite Alan Alda projects, future career goals, a…
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In this unplanned, unprepared, and unpredictable episode, Jeff & Ryan answer on-the-spot listener questions from Facebook and Instagram. We discuss the worst part of starring on M*A*S*H, taking things from the set, celebrating birthdays, our favorite singers, and other other jocularity. Plus, we bid farewell to Gentleman Joe and reveal our most pol…
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In this feel-good episode, Jeff & Ryan open the (virtual) mailbag and (virtually) answer more listener questions. We tackle hard-hitting topics like tug-o-war, flying desks, tanks in the calvary, the real Larry Linville, actors watching actors act, fan art, Ryan guest-starring on M*A*S*H, hiking in to visit the actual set, and Charles Nelson Reilly…
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We have a lot of catching up to do in this episode of MASH Matters! First, Jeff & Ryan share their reviews of the recent M*A*S*H documentary on Fox. We then dive into the mailbag to discuss a few things we got right in recent episodes, along with a whole lotta stuff we got wrong. Topics include an update on Jeff's driver, how to kill a TV show with…
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“M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television” with special guests John Scheinfeld and Dan Harrison - MASH Matters #115
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Jeff & Ryan welcome director John Scheinfeld and TV executive Dan Harrison to discuss the documentary, M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, airing January 1, 2024 on Fox! We discuss the special's 10-year journey to the screen, the challenges of distilling eleven seasons down to 2 hours, greenlighting the special for broadcast TV, and why Jo…
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It's finally here! The long-awaited, hotly-anticipated, and annoyingly-delayed Season Seven Recap! In this super-sized episode, Jeff & Ryan take a trip through the seventh season of M*A*S*H while reading listener comments, airing grievances, and sharing fun facts along the way. Plus, the guys pick their top three favorite episodes from the season. …
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Jeff & Ryan throw the book at Linda Kelsey on this episode of MASH Matters! Linda played Lt. Mickey Baker in the season 5 episode "The Nurses." Linda's M*A*S*H memories include marveling at Loretta Swit's iconic speech, blowing her audition, smooching with Gregory Harrison, and sustaining an injury while filming a pivotal scene. We also discuss her…
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Preventative Medicine with special guests Mike Farrell & Marc Freeman - MASH Matters #112
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Let's bust another M*A*S*H myth! In this episode, Jeff & Ryan chat with author Marc Freeman and the one and only Mike Farrell to discuss the on-set disagreement that led to BJ & Hawkeye's riff in the episode "Preventative Medicine." Did it come to blows? How was the situation resolved? And, in a fight, would Mike lead with his left or his right? We…
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Cookbook Makeover with special guest Arthur Healey - MASH Matters #111
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What goes into reviving a long-out-of-print cookbook? Ask Arthur Healey! In this episode, Jeff & Ryan talk to the man responsible for bringing Jeff's cookbook, Secrets of the M*A*S*H Mess: The Lost Recipes of Private Igor back from the paperback graveyard. We dive into the challenges of acquiring publishing rights, searching for photos from M*A*S*H…
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Hawkeye's Daughter with special guest Elizabeth Alda O'Heaney - MASH Matters #110
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What was it like being Hawkeye's daughter? Let's find out! Jeff & Ryan are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Alda O'Heaney to MASH Matters! We, of course, talk about Elizabeth's famous father, Alan Alda. But we also discuss her equally awesome mother, growing up across the country from the 4077th, Elizabeth's own short-lived acting career, goofing off …
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A Smattering of Voicemails - MASH Matters #109
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Let's go to the phones... again! Jeff & Ryan listen to your (mostly) friendly voicemails and answer (mostly) your questions! Topics include quoting M*A*SH, scheduling around the weather, re-recording Igor's lines, Trapper John MD, and assigning blame for Henry's departure. Fill up the canvas bathtub, listen, and enjoy! Support the podcast and buy m…
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The New Updated Cookbook is Here!
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Finally! At long last, we are thrilled to announce that the new updated 50th Anniversary edition of Jeff's cookbook "Secrets of the M*A*S*H Mess" is now available for purchase! BUY "SECRETS OF THE M*A*S*H MESS - 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION" HERE! NOTE: Please buy only the 50th Anniversary Edition. All other copies come with poor-quality printing.…
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Least Favorite Episodes - MASH Matters #108
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You grumbled, we listened! In this episode of MASH Matters, listeners share their LEAST favorite episodes of M*A*S*H. In addition to the usual suspects, (i.e. "Dreams" and "Hawkeye"), we learn that some episodes are not as beloved as we previously thought! Plus, for the first time, Jeff & Ryan reveal their own least favorite episodes. Buckle in... …
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Jeff & Ryan open the ol' mailbag and answer questions about real life relatives on M*A*S*H, the series' impact on young viewers, typecasting, autographs, striking actors, Tom Mix, the first laugh track, loincloths, and a puppy named Tuttle! We also enlist the help of listeners to interpret the "Dreams" of Henry, Frank, and Radar. Support the podcas…
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Serving in Korea with Special Guest Harvey Kalmenson - MASH Matters #106
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In this very special episode, Jeff & Ryan chat with guest star Harvey Kalmenson. Before becoming one of the most respected and well-known voiceover directors in Hollywood, Harvey was Cpl. Kalmenson serving in Korea with the United States Army. Harvey shares a multitude of stories from his time in Korea, including what it was like being drafted into…
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We salute our friend Eileen Saki in this episode of MASH Matters. Jeff & Ryan welcome special guest Megan Bridget to honor and remember our favorite Rosie. We also attempt to answer a variety of listener questions about AfterMASH DVDs, songs that don't exist, William Christopher's ivory-tickling abilities, Star Trek's holodeck, and Weird Al Yankovi…
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