MASH Matters

She's back! Loretta Swit makes her triumphant return to MASH Matters! In part one, Loretta talks to "Jefigor" & Ryan about her career, her art, and the creation of Margaret Houlihan. PLUS - Did she want the show to end? What did Margaret really do after the war? What did she think of AfterMASH? Why did she choose M*A*S*H over Cagney & Lacey? And why didn't poor Igor ever find love at the 4077th? For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Jeff & Ryan go for the (canned) laughs in this episode of MASH Matters. Who added the laugh track? Why don't other TV shows let you turn off the laugh track? Why doesn't our podcast have a laugh track? We also discuss residual checks, Ronald Reagan's ranch, M*A*S*H geocaching, Grandpa Walton, Frank's brief command, and that mysterious basketball-playing redhead. Plus, we make a big announcement about our next episode! For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatters.com

Why wasn't Pat Morita in more episodes? Whose names were written on the sign in the Officer's Club? What's up with banana daiquiris? Who played General MacArthur in Big Mac? Who left their bra on the bulletin board? Jeff & Ryan pretend to answer these and other unanswerable questions in this episode of MASH Matters. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com

Jeff & Ryan are proud to bring you a MASH Matters EXCLUSIVE: Unedited audio of a real M*A*S*H table read! This recording of the episode "Bottle Fatigue" was recorded by David Odgen Stiers for Michael Hirsh (creator of MAKING MASH and MEMORIES OF MASH). Michael graciously offered this recording to us so that we can share it with you. PLUS - we are joined by Dan Wilcox who wrote "Bottle Fatigue" with writing partner, Thad Mumford. Dan talks about the writing of this episode and shares some behind-the-scenes stories that you won't hear anywhere else. This very special episode of MASH Matters is dedicated to the memory of David Ogden Stiers. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com

What are Jeff's hobbies? What drew Ryan to M*A*S*H? Was Jeff ever invited to appear on AfterMASH? Why didn't Ryan try acting as a profession? WILL THERE BE REFRESHMENTS?! Find out the answers to these and other burning questions as Jeff & Ryan interview... Jeff & Ryan! For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com

Appendicitis! Ballet Shoes! Accordions! Dirty Fortune Cookies! Jeff & Ryan welcome Marina Bryant, the USO performer whose true story inspired the season 10 two-part episode THAT'S SHOWBIZ! You'll hear about Marina's surgery, her fellow performers, and the soldiers whose stories were brought to life by the M*A*S*H writers and cast. Jeff Maxwell also makes a guest appearance in Marina's story... not once, but twice! (Including one memorable meeting in the M*A*S*H ladies room.) That's showbiz, folks. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com

Jeff & Ryan ring in the new year with a new episode of MASH Matters. We answer listener questions about the M*A*S*H exhibit at the Smithsonian, dancing with the future Mrs. Tom Hanks, the mysterious PA announcer, a suspicious white van in Korea, and more yarn! Plus, Koalas aren't bears. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com

Jeff & Ryan pick nits and discuss listener's favorite episodes from season five of M*A*S*H. Topics include a farewell to Frank Burns, Margaret's big season, the cutest voice on M*A*S*H, actors playing multiple roles, a tale of two Penobscotts, Johnny Haymer's dubbed voice (again), and the plotline that writer Burt Prelutsky called "stupid." Plus, Jeff & Ryan reveal their favorite season five episodes. Jocularity, jocularity! For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com

How many latrines did Igor dig? How can you turn a grenade into a reading lamp? What happened to the M*A*S*H time capsule? Jeff & Ryan dust off another stack of old listener questions in this episode of MASH Matters. More topics include Hawkeye's one-man show, that darn laugh track, and Klinger's middle name. Plus, what's with all the yarn? For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com

Who says too many cooks is a bad thing? Jeff & Ryan welcome the lovely Lesley Nicol to a special episode of MASH Matters. Lesley originated the role of Mrs. Patmore on the critically-acclaimed PBS series Downton Abbey. We discuss her journey to Downton Abbey, a slightly ominous encounter with an Oscar-winning actor, animal activism, her one-woman show, and whether or not she's a good cook in real life. She also reveals her favorite Mrs. Patmore line and teaches us how to make a proper cup of tea. This episode also features a special appearance by Ryan's wife, Julie. Where else can you hear from two of TV's most iconic cooks on one podcast? Only on MASH Matters!

For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit www.mashmatterspodcast.com