Podcast
MASH Matters
Hosted by Jeff Maxwell & Ryan Patrick · EN
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.
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Remembering Loretta - with special guests Harlan Boll & Andrea Wallach - MASH Matters #147
Feb 100:43:06Tap to summarizeJeff & 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.
Transcribe →A War For All Season Nine - MASH Matters #146
Jan 1501:48:32Tap to summarizeJeff & 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.
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BONUS: Introducing The Love Boat Podcast - with special guest Loretta Swit!
Jan 301:01:19Tap to summarizeHey 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
Transcribe →We Got Nothin' - MASH Matters #145
Nov 1500:40:47Tap to summarizeOnce 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.
Transcribe →Counterfeit Klinger? - MASH Matters #144
Nov 100:53:41Tap to summarizeSparky? 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.
Transcribe →Radar's Drum Solo - MASH Matters #143
Oct 1500:44:08Tap to summarizeDrums! 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.
Transcribe →Allan Katz Returns! - MASH Matters #142
Oct 100:47:03Tap to summarizeJeff & 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.
Transcribe →Remembering Connie with special guest Greg Izay - MASH Matters #141
Sep 1500:44:08Tap to summarizeJeff & 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.
Transcribe →BONUS: MASH Matters Q&A Livestream
Sep 101:33:54Tap to summarizeATTENTION! 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
Transcribe →Hawkeye's Robe - MASH Matters #140
Aug 1500:51:05Tap to summarizeListener 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.
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