127 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 • 416 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.

    Radar's Magic Chiclet - MASH Matters #122

    Radar's Magic Chiclet - MASH Matters #122

    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 that blasted big red bird with fuzzy pink feet. Plus, we finally get the definitive answer to the oft-asked question, "Can Alan Alda really knit?"
     
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    • 47 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
416 Ratings

416 Ratings

ndsailor43 ,

Great Show

I’m a long time fan of the greatest show ever. I think you for bringing back wonderful moments and memories from the show I grew up with. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

Locomotive Gaming ,

Best podcast for the show that changed television history

I first started watching mash matters podcast in college it is by far my favorite

Kurt & Sara ,

Great show

I’m 62 and have watched mash forever, know most of them word for word, not much of a radio listener but almost always have Mash on in the background

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