Setting the Bar - MASH Matters #160

Two fathers. Two remarkable Hollywood careers. And two stories forever linked by M*A*S*H and the Hollywood blacklist. James Lardner and Zan Dubin join Jeff & Ryan to share the stories of their fathers, Ring Lardner Jr., the Oscar-winning screenwriter of the film, and Charles S. Dubin, who directed more episodes of the TV series than anyone else. Through the eyes of their children, we explore their fathers' careers, their experiences during the Hollywood blacklist, and the lasting impact of two men who refused to let it define them.   For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website   Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store    

"Incidentally, if you're ever in Toledo, Ohio, on the Hungarian side of town, Tony Packo's, greatest Hungarian hot dogs, with chili peppers, 35 cents, and a cold beer!" - Corporal Max Klinger in "The Interview."   Jeff & Ryan welcome Tony Packo's official historian, Jim Beard, to MASH Matters. Jim is the curator of the new Tony Packo's Museum Tour at the original location in Toledo. We discuss Packo's history, Jamie Farr's impact, the restaurant's relationship with M*A*S*H, how the museum came to be, and whether Creamed Weenies will ever be on the menu.   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 with a fresh batch of listener questions. Topics include editing for syndication, cement floors, continuity issues, Shelley Fabares, spare-time hobbies, Sgt. Zale selling cereal, single-camera vs. multi-camera, and a look behind the scenes of making the podcast. 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! Attention! All Personnel! Sal Viscuso is back on MASH Matters! This time around, we talk about Sal's paintings, including a special M*A*S*H-related piece of art! We discuss Sal's artwork, his process, his inspiration, and how art and acting intermix. Plus, find out how you can own one of Sal's art prints! 

Cigars! Rocky! Bug Outs! Bar-be-cues! These are just a few of the topics in this voicemail episode of MASH Matters! We open up the phone lines to discuss changing theme songs, Klinger's rank, mental health, Zoom calls, and selling used cars to the Waltons. To leave a voicemail for an upcoming episode, call 513-436-4077. (Note: voicemails must be under three 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    

Could Frank Burns have a redemption story? That's one of the many topics covered in this episode of MASH Matters. Jeff & Ryan also discuss overlapping guest stars, Kellye's paintings, protecting Sophie, homecoming episodes, cast autographs, a crash course in speaking Japanese, headphone etiquette, and... Don Knotts?   Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store   For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.    

Some say love... it is a podcast... and Amanda McBroom, its only guest...   Jeff & Ryan are proud to welcome star of stage, screen, and song, Amanda McBroom to MASH Matters! In addition to her memorable guest appearance in the M*A*S*H season 10 episode, "That's Showbiz," Amanda is best known for writing one of the greatest songs of all time! We discuss her stint as Ellie Carlyle on our favorite TV show, our mutual adoration of Charlie Dubin, the story behind "The Rose," and the challenge of learning how to play the accordion in one week!   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, Nurse Bigelow - please report to the podcast! Jeff & Ryan welcome Enid Kent to MASH Matters. We talk about Enid's showbiz career from stage to screen, her famous mom, nepotism, librarians, and her 14 episodes of M*A*S*H.  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 open the mailbag to answer another smattering of listener questions. In this episode, we discuss Hawkeye's martini consumption, Hanky Panky, character pairings, trivia cards, sleeping in the swamp, and how to pronounce that one guest star's name. Plus, Bingo cards!   Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store   For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website 

For the first (and possibly last) time, Jeff & Ryan go in blind and play unscreened listener voicemails! Callers discuss various topics, including Col. Potter's demotion, Jeff's one-man show, tattoo requests, Packo's pronunciations, pitching jokes, animal rentals, and more. If you'd like to leave a voicemail, call 513-436-4077.   Support the podcast on Patreon and buy merch at the MASH Matters store   For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.