Martinis, Mako, & Mary - MASH Matters #154

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.      

Jeff & Ryan take on another sizeable stack of listener comments & questions. Topics include March MASHness bracket ideas, fight scenes, odd sleeping habits, scared Radar, MASHed potato parties, "Making M*A*S*H," and old commercials that Jeff doesn't remember filming. Plus, MASH Matters Bingo!   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, Jeff & Ryan count down their Top Ten All-Time Favorite TV Shows (that aren't named M*A*S*H). We discuss classic television, the lost art of theme songs, and shows that didn't make the cut. Plus, Ryan argues with ChatGPT, and Jeff reveals the iconic series that he turned down to stay at the 4077th.   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 Clyde Kusatsu to MASH Matters! Mr. Kusatsu is a veteran character actor who made four guest appearances on M*A*S*H, playing three different roles. We "talk story" about his early years in Hawaii, learning comedy from Looney Tunes, working with Jackie Cooper, overcoming stereotypes in Hollywood, going toe-to-toe with Archie Bunker, and much more!   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 answer questions, show off memorabilia, and watch a rocket launch! This livestream aired live on April 1st, 2026. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LIVESTREAM REPLAY ON YOUTUBE