WE FORGOT TO ASK FOR YOUR RATINGS. GO CHECK THE SOCIALS AND GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK! Anthony and Ethan try not to think about how much money is being tossed around this episode and rejoice in Margaret's scheme and Jack Soo's return! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bsky.social Instagram: http...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 46 min
Anthony is back from Kansas, and he nerds out WAY TOO HARD on the life and legacy of General MacArthur, like WAY too much. You have been warned. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestcare4077/ All Social Links: https://linktr.ee/bestcareany...
Jul 01, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Anthony and Ethan are finally together in the flesh in the Sunflower State. The boys share the many Kansas Adventures and shenanigans. We also take some time to reflect on the passing of Loretta Swit. The boys share their thoughts and read your comments. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077....
Jun 09, 2025•2 hr
"Love and Marriage" Season 3, Episode 20 Written by: Lee Phillips Directed by: Arthur Julian Air Date: February 18, 1975 Ethan and Anthony get excited for the Kansas trip and lambast McShane, Frank, Dr. Pak and just about everyone else. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bsky.social Instag...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 20
"Aid Station" Season 3, Episode 19 Written by: Larry Gelbart & Simon Muntner Directed by: William Jurgenson Air Date: February 11, 1975 Anthony and Ethan are amazed at how well written and shot this episode is. Ethan is impressed by the character growth of Margaret and Klinger. And one of our fans wore our merch to meet a cast member (we are way too excited about it). Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://p...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 52 min
"House Arrest" Season 3, Episode 18 Written by: Jim Fritzell & Everett Greenbaum Directed by: Hy Averback Air Date: January 28, 1975 A rare episode where we mostly feel bad for...Frank!? We explore the weird duality of Hawkeye's "pacifism" and Col. Reese's manipulation of Maj. Burns. Ethan takes us on a short discussion of the Dukes of Hazzard, and Anthony has a "Show and Tell" Item Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Pat...
Apr 21, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 18
"The Consultant" Season 3, Episode 17 Written by: Robert Klane Directed by: Gene Reynolds Air Date: January 21, 1975 Mike Jamison joins us to discuss an episode that will be foundational for many of Hawkeye's stories in the future. Is Hawkeye right to condemn Dr. Borelli? was Doctor Borelli's lack of apology fitting? All this and much more! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod T...
Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 15 min
"Bulletin Board" Season 3, Episode 16 Written by: Larry Gelbart & Simon Muntner Directed by: Alan Alda Air Date: January 14, 1975 A week late on the upload (sorry). Is Margaret being a mooch, or is Frank too stingy? We get a little Trapper story to satiate Ethan's desires and some feel-good fun at the Polly Adler Cookout! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https:/...
Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 16
"Bombed" Season 3, Episode 15 Written by: Jim Fritzell & Everett Greenbaum Directed by: Hy Averback Air Date: January 7, 1975 Anthony and Ethan get a bit silly as they discuss "Bombed" and Anthony makes at least 2 Freudian slips, can you find them? Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bs...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 35 min
"Pvt. Charles Lamb" Season 3, Episode 14 Written by: Sid Dorfman & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Hy Averback Air Date: December 31, 1974 The MASH Historian, Eric, joins us to discuss MASH History (go figure) and compare notes on the show with a genuine copy of the episode's script! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://b...
Feb 24, 2025•3 hr 27 min
"Mad Dogs and Servicemen" Season 3, Episode 13 Written by: Linda Bloodworth & Mary Kay Place Directed by: Hy Averback Air Date: December 10, 1974 This episode of the podcast insane and listener discretion may be advised. Anthony and Ethan deep dive into all of the things you never knew you didn't want to know about this episode. Politics, Rabies, Korean dog meat laws, ethical dilemmas, PTSD, psychiatry, music of the 50's and Margaret's warm-hearted nature. Grab SEVERAL Martinis for this one ...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 13
"A Full Rich Day" Season 3, Episode 12 Written by: John D. Hess Directed by: Gene Reynolds Air Date: December 3, 1974 Anthony and Ethan get a bit silly this episode. We update you on our various life events and some MASH community news. "Nostradamus Ethan" makes an appearance and strikes terrifyingly close to the mark on two future episodes. And THEN we finally get to the episode which makes us laugh a lot. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod....
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 11
"Adam's Ribs" Season 3, Episode 11 Written by: Larry Gelbart & Laurence Marks Directed by: Gene Reynolds Air Date: November 26, 1974 Scott (ChiefsMASHForever) joins us again to discuss his favorite episode, Adam's Ribs! The guys discuss the finer points of shipping logistics, Bar-B-Que, and Hawkeyes hyper fixation and improvisation. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitt...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Sorry for the delay on this episode but Ethan and Anthony took a break from MASH to discuss some of the other things they have been enjoying this year. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestcare4077/ All Social Links: https://linktr.ee/best...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 33 min
"There is Nothing Like a Nurse" Season 3, Episode 9 Written by: Larry Gelbart Directed by: Hy Averback Air Date: November 19, 1974 This Episode goes off the rails rather quickly. Ethan and Anthony discuss their experience with a "Frank and Margaret" style relationship in the workplace, Capt. Spaulding's musical stylings, and, of course, the Browning 1911. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCa...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 10
"Alcoholics Unanimous" Season 3, Episode 9 Written by: Jim Fritzell & Everett Greenbaum Directed by: Hy Averback Air Date: November 12, 1974 Bellacissa joins us to drink and discuss one of the funniest episodes of MASH! Frank is at his "holier than thou" best and Margaret is drunk and on a tear with Hawk and Trapper! We LOVE it! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: ...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 9
"Life With Father" Season 3, Episode 8 Written by: Jim Fritzell & Everett Greenbaum Directed by: Hy Averback Air Date: October 29, 1974 We are drinking one episode too soon and reviewing "Life With Father." There is not a lot of meat on this bone, but Henry gets some good character development (when the laugh track isn't ruining the moment), Radar has reached a good middle point of being naive but competent, and Father Mulcahy gets some time in the limelight. Check out Some WWII & Korean...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 8
"Check-Up" Season 3, Episode 7 Written by: Laurence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Don Weiss Air Date: October 22, 1974 This is a strange one. Good Trapper Moments but weird side plots. Did Ethan get faked out by Trappers "departure?" How do we feel about Hawkeye and Trappers Goodbye? Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky:...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 7
"Springtime" Season 3, Episode 6 Written by: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason & Mary K. Place Directed by: Don Weiss Air Date: October 15, 1974 "It's Springtime for Klinger, and Uijeongbu..." Spring is here and the gang is as loopy as ever. How many Mel Brookes References can we fit in this episode? What is Slaking? Is Lyle Ethan's Real Father? All this and more awaits you! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://pa...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 6
"O.R." Season 3, Episode 5 Written by: Gene Reynolds Directed by: Larry Gelbart & Laurence Marks Air Date: October 8, 1974 One of the best early season examples of MASH's depth and nuance. Ethan and Anthony are joined by Mike Jamison (Thislightsaberkillsfacists) to examine the best "Dramedy" episode of the series thus far. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https:...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
"Iron Guts Kelly" Season 3, Episode 4 Written by: Sid Dorfman Directed by: Don Weiss Air Date: September 19, 1974 Ethan Gaslights Anthony for a half hour as they discuss the silliness that is General Kelly's visit to the 4077th and the preparation of his Glorious Star-Spangled Death. Please Consider checking out our new Merch Shop and Patreon. Links Below! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! NEW MERCH: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/B...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
"Officer of the Day" Season 3, Episode 3 Written by: Hy Averback Directed by: Laurence Marks Air Date: September 24, 1974 Lots of fun in this episode. Hawk's in charge and we get a rouges gallery of great recurring extras to introduce! We also discuss one of Alan Alda's most memorable bits of dialogue. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare407...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
"The General Flipped at Dawn" Season 3, Episode 1 Written by: Hy Averback Directed by: Larry Gelbart Air Date: September 17, 1974 Lots of fun on this episode as we talk about Mako, Louden Wainwright, and the bus! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 2
"The General Flipped at Dawn" Season 3, Episode 1 Written by: Jim Fritzell & Everett Greenbaum Directed by: Larry Gelbart Air Date: September 10, 1974 Anthony and Ethan needed a break from historical events so we are kicking of Season 3 early. We enjoy the comedic debut of Harry Morgan as General Steele and Anthony has another MASH Theory... Please Consider checking out our new Merch Shop and Patreon. Links Below! Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Anthony and Ethan Finish Off Season 2 of MASH! Who were our favorite characters? What episodes stood out? What are we looking forward to in Season 3? Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestcare4077/ All Social Links: https://linktr.ee/bestca...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 25
"A Smattering of Intelligence" Season 2, Episode 24 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Larry Gelbart Air Date: March 2, 1974 We made it to the end of season 2! Col. Flagg is "officially" in camp and making mischief. Anthony and Ethan breathe a sigh and prepare to say aloha to season 2 and look toward season 3... Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitt...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 24
"Mail Call" Season 2, Episode 23 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Alan Alda Air Date: February 23, 1974 Anthony and Ethan are "in a mood" as they discuss "Mail Call!" Anthony probes Ethan with leading questions that may or may not be relevant in future seasons and they definitely do not say anything bad about the military-industrial complex. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patre...
Jun 03, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 23
"George" Season 2, Episode 22 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Don Weis Air Date: February 16, 1974 Anthony and Ethan discuss the simple yet groundbreaking plot of this episode and the history of the "Lavender Scare." Anthony also shares how his viewing of this episode has changed over the years as he dealt with his own decision to come out to friends. PLEASE! Check out Matt Baum's Video on this MASH Episode. It was very informative on the history behind the Lavender S...
May 20, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 22
"Crisis" Season 2, Episode 21 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Don Weis Air Date: February 9, 1974 Anthony and Ethan put their Emergency Preparedness merit badges to the test and grade the 4077th's response to a supply shortage. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
"As You Were" Season 2, Episode 20 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Jackie Cooper Air Date: February 2, 1974 Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Merch: https://best-care-anywhere-a-mash-pod.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestCare4077 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bestcare4077.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestcare4077/ All Social Links: https://linktr.ee/bestcareanywhere Ema...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 20
