126 episodes

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.

MASH Matters Jeff Maxwell & Ryan Patrick

    • TV & Film
    • 4.9 • 36 Ratings

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.

    Burying the Time Capsule with special guest Jay King - MASH Matters #121

    Burying the Time Capsule with special guest Jay King - MASH Matters #121

    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 ride, fighting fire on stage 9, squirting blood, blowing up tongue depressors, wrestling alligators, and how to make the O.R. smell like a hospital.
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    • 39 min
    Sometimes You Hear the Voicemail - MASH Matters #120

    Sometimes You Hear the Voicemail - MASH Matters #120

    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 the series, and the first time a particular phrase was uttered on network television. Plus... Jeff was on the operating table?!?
     

    • 53 min
    Hawkeye's Grandson with special guest Jake Alda Coffey - MASH Matters #119

    Hawkeye's Grandson with special guest Jake Alda Coffey - MASH Matters #119

    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, and the writing lesson he learned from his grandpa. Plus, Jeff learns about TikTok!
     
     
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    • 36 min
    Winging It - MASH Matters #118

    Winging It - MASH Matters #118

    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 polarizing unpopular pop culture opinions.
     
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    • 42 min
    Over and Out - MASH Matters #117

    Over and Out - MASH Matters #117

    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's animated dogs. Over and out...
     

    • 44 min
    Beloved & Wrong - MASH Matters #116

    Beloved & Wrong - MASH Matters #116

    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 sexual tension, a Swamp replica in Kansas, the "ghost" haunting Jeff's cookbook, M*A*S*H dialogue in everyday conversations, and a day in the life of our favorite private. Plus... Igor's German?!?
     
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    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

FromBanff ,

Lifetime mash fan

This is my new favourite podcast. Listening to your wonderful kind voices makes my day and I love all the little extra content about one of my favourite series. I must have watched the entire series with my husband at least 15 times. You guys are the best!

Shannons88 ,

Amazing pod

This podcast is fantastic! Very happy and honoured to hear from some of the geniuses behind one of the best shows of all time. Ryan and Jeff are very entertaining to listen to, and have great chemistry.

Rosstyler ,

Diggin’ it!

Thank you gentlemen for this podcast! Being a huge fan, the others were just more or less episode reviews. Yours has so much fun info and many great stories!
I am going to keep bugging you until I hear my name!

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