MASH Matters

Jeff & Ryan tie up some loose ends in this controversial episode of MASH Matters. We wrap up discussions on reboots, head injuries, action figures, trivia apps, Igor's one-man stage play, defending BJ, merch ideas, and more. Plus, we introduce a special M*A*S*H fundraiser, and we drop the hammer on fake A.I. generated M*A*S*H stories. Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

Jeff & Ryan celebrate the life of the inimitable Loretta Swit, and we welcome two guests who knew her best. Harlan Boll was Loretta's friend and longtime publicist, and Andrea Wallach was one of Loretta's closest companions. In this special episode, we pull back the curtain to recognize and remember the passion, perseverance, loyalty, and love of the phenomenal woman who brought us Major Margaret Houlihan. Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

Jeff & Ryan return from their holiday hiatus with the long-awaited M*A*S*H Season Nine Recap! In this super-sized episode, we go over all twenty episodes with a fine-toothed comb. Plus, listener comments are shared, grievances are aired, and fun facts are uncovered along the way. Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

Hey MASHaholics! We hope you enjoy this episode of The Love Boat Podcast, featuring special guest Loretta Swit! ########### Before we set sail, we pause to honor the remarkable Loretta Swit. Emmy-winning star of MASH, beloved guest on The Love Boat, and an icon of television's golden age. In what would become her final recorded interview, Loretta joins Fred, Ted, Jill (and Bernie Kopell) for an unforgettable conversation about craft, chemistry, and courage. From her trailblazing portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan to her heartfelt stories about The Love Boat and co-star Bernie Kopell, Loretta reflects on breaking barriers for women in television, finding humanity in every role, and the joy of creating something that lasts. Warm, witty, and full of love, this episode is both a celebration and a farewell — a reminder that true classics never fade. Listen to more episodes of The Love Boat Podcast and follow the podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/dlvu8lpmsfctfxvsxfylxq

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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

ATTENTION! This is an audio recording of the latest MASH Matters video livestream. We strongly encourage you to WATCH 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. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LIVESTREAM REPLAY ON YOUTUBE

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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

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 the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

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 the book 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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

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 on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

It's an episode we never wanted to do, but we knew we needed to do it. This one is for our dear, sweet friend, Loretta Swit. Memorial donations may be made to Actors & Others For Animals or the SwitHeart Animal Alliance

Jeff and Ryan open another big ol' mailbag of listener questions in this episode of MASH Matters. We discuss phantom mess tent movies, square footage, showering at the 4077th, Igor's sister's wood, singing surgeons, and what happens when actors call in sick. Plus, we say Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen to another M*A*S*H actor, and we welcome our new co-host, Mark! Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

In this episode of MASH Matters, Jeff & Ryan welcome you into the VIP tent! You'll hear three bonus mini-episodes that we recorded exclusively for our Patreon VIPs. We share some never-before-told stories (and a few that we've probably told multiple times). Plus, Jeff gives us a peek at his massive residual check from Starsky & Hutch. Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

"I think that we shall never see / a podcast as lovely as episode 134." (Yes, we know it doesn't rhyme.) In this episode of MASH Matters, Jeff & Ryan wax poetic about another round of listener questions. Topics include the magnificence of Larry Linville, M*A*S*H-inspired parties, dirty long johns, neti pots, love for "Letters," forgotten polls, bonding over Packo's, and more. Plus, we say Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen to not one, but TWO beloved M*A*S*H actors. Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

Jeff & (what's left of) Ryan open the phone lines and unload an abundance of listener voicemails. We listen to YOUR thoughts on topics like bingo, the Big 10, Igor's phone number, Margaret's cult, chopper auctions, finale animosity, Winchester's death fixation, and much more. If you'd like to leave a voicemail, call MASH Matters at 513-436-4077. (voicemails must be under 3 minutes in length) Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

Jeff & Ryan welcome the wonderful Karen Lieberman to MASH Matters! Karen was Executive Producer Burt Metcalfe's right-hand gal through the first nine years of M*A*S*H's run. She shares so many great stories about on-set pranks, guest star salaries, her baby's gender reveal by Harry Morgan, and the Christmas gift from Burt Metcalfe that she still uses to this day. Plus, Karen tells us what it was like standing next to McLean Stevenson during the shooting of *that* scene... and why you should never order tuna on Fridays in the Fox commissary. Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.