MASH Matters Podcast

12/08/2024

You are invited to a special M*A*S*H presentation with Jeff Maxwell at the Malibu Creek State Park amphitheater on Saturday, August 31st at 7pm!

Jeff will talk about shooting the series at the old Fox Ranch. There will also be a Q&A and a screening of a M*A*S*H episode. Admission is FREE and parking is just $3/hour.

See more about this and other programs here: https://malibucreekstatepark.org/programs/

29/07/2024

Hey everyone. We want to share a quick announcement about the immediate future of the podcast. (Don't worry. We're not quitting!)

MASH Matters is taking a short hiatus.

Click the link and listen to the message for more details.

We don’t know how long this break will last. It’s our hope that it won’t be long. Keep an eye on Facebook for updates.

Thank you for listening. Stay tuned. We’ll be right back.

-Jeff & Ryan

Jeff & Ryan share a quick announcement about the immediate future of the podcast. (Don't worry. We're not quitting!)

21/07/2024

Sad to report the passing of actor Whitney Rybeck, who guest starred as Sgt. Hondo McKee in "Goodbye Radar Pt. 2." He was 79.

https://nypost.com/2024/07/21/entertainment/whitney-rydbeck-dead-friday-the-13th-and-mash-actor-dies-at-79/

18/07/2024

**ATTENTION WISCONSIN PERSONNEL**

Meet Jeff Maxwell, Loretta Swit, and Jamie Farr at the Wisconsin Comic Convention November 1-3 in Milwaukee!

Tickets and photo ops are on sale now. Click here to purchase: https://wisconsincomicconvention.com/ticket-info/

15/07/2024

NEW EPISODE!

Jeff and Ryan welcome 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?"

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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?"

15/07/2024

Sad to report the passing of actor James Sikking, who guest starred in the fan favorite MASH episode “Tuttle.” He was 90.



https://apnews.com/article/james-sikking-dies-hill-street-blues-5042cf5d7f1f58f61a0fc314ae5cb879

07/07/2024

In our most recent episode (126), we cut the number of potential M*A*S*H fan names from 62 to 10. Now, we need your help to narrow the field even more.

Click the link to vote on your favorite!

Welcome to The Official MASH Matters Fan Name Survey! Help Jeff & Ryan narrow the field by choosing your favorite descriptive name for MASH fans from the top ten choices.

04/07/2024

Happy Independence Day to all U.S. personnel!

03/07/2024

New Merch! Check out our latest designs in the Matters store!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mash-matters?ref_id=28541

01/07/2024

In this episode, we eulogize Donald Sutherland, unveil our Top 10 fan names, drive recklessly on CHiPs, and highlight all of Jeff's recent screw-ups!

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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...

01/07/2024

Happy 90th Birthday, Jamie Farr!

20/06/2024

Sad news, M*A*S*H Fans.

The O.G. Hawkeye, Donald Sutherland, has passed away.

Sutherland originated the role of Hawkeye Pierce in the 1970 Robert Altman film that inspired the TV series.

He was 88.



https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/donald-sutherland-dead-mash-hunger-games-1236043323/

16/06/2024

Happy Father’s Day 💙👔🫶🏻

I’d love to hear your favorite memories of your Dads and to see any photos you’d like to share.







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16/06/2024

We're sad to report that M*A*S*H guest star Kevin Brophy passed away last month. Kevin played Roberts in the season 8 episode "Life Time."

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/kevin-brophy-obituary?id=55357585

15/06/2024

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Do M*A*S*H fans have a name? In this episode of MASH Matters, Jeff & Ryan present a massive list of listener-submitted suggestions. We also talk about industrial films, Jamie Farr's earlobes, unsold pilots, Margaret's pillow, stray crew members, and more. PLUS, another never-before-seen treasure from Michael Hirsh!

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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...

08/06/2024

I had a wonderful time doing the pilot of Too Close For Comfort with the beautiful Lydia Cornell and stunningly charming Jim J. Bullock. Great reunion with them both at the recent Quiz Show Expo in Burbank.

01/06/2024

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 promotional glasses to scripts, cast gifts, and a chess piece from the Swamp. Plus, Jeff breaks out his original Igor hat!

We hope you enjoy this VIDEO episode of MASH Matters!

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 promotional glasses to scripts, cast gifts, and a chess piece from the Swamp. Plus, Jeff breaks out his original Igor hat! We...

30/05/2024

Okay, folks. We've got some unfinished business...

Taylor has Swifties, Beyoncé has the BeyHive, and Buffett has Parrotheads.

So what should we call our fellow M*A*S*H fanatics?

Post your suggestion in the comments and we may read it on an upcoming episode of MASH Matters.

29/05/2024

*THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY*

Meet Jeff Maxwell, Loretta Swit, and Jamie Farr at the first-ever Quiz Show Expo in Burbank, CA!

Learn more and buy tickets at www.quizshowexpo.com

27/05/2024

We will never forget.

26/05/2024

**ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL**

FOX will rebroadcast the documentary "M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television" on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th at 8pm ET.

24/05/2024

Great opportunity for artists!

18/05/2024

W*O*W!

Thank you for helping us reach a MAJOR milestone!

We love doing this podcast for you, and we're so thankful that you keep coming back for more.

MASH Matters listeners are the

15/05/2024

In 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 hay?

Download, follow, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player... or stream the episode here:

https://mashmatterspodcast.com/ep123/

10/05/2024

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

01/05/2024

How tall is Jeff? Why didn't the M*A*SH cast have crew cuts? How many things *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!

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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,....

19/04/2024

Happy Birthday to our very own Jeff Maxwell! We hope your day is filled with a river of gifts and an ocean of cake.

15/04/2024

Remember the time capsule the M*A*S*H cast buried after the series ended? Meet the guy who dug the hole! We welcome special effects technician Jay King to MASH Matters!

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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...

01/04/2024

Hi all. Jeff & Ryan here.

We won't be releasing a new episode on April 1st. (No, this is not an April Fool's joke.)

Sorry. We tried. But, well, sometimes life gets in the way.

Here's the good news: We return on April 15th with a cool behind-the-scenes interview!

15/03/2024

Ayyyyyy! In the latest episode of MASH Matters, Jeff & Ryan serve up a heaping helping of listener voicemails!

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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...