Welcome (back) to Korea! In the 4th season opener, we find out that Trapper got his orders to be sent home while Hawkeye was away! After stealing a jeep and Radar, Hawkeye goes on a journey to say goodbye to his best friend and gains another one on the way. Meanwhile, back at the 4077, Frank and Margaret prepare for the replacement surgeon: Captain BJ Hunnicut! Wayne Rogers https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/01/nyregion/wayne-rogers-82-actor-in-tv-show-mash.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this special bonus episode, Vanessa and Ethan take a look at the 1968 novel that started it all by Richard Hooker! We hope you enjoy! Richard Hornberger https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/24/arts/john-lyday-78-real-life-trapper-john-dies.html https://variety.com/1997/scene/people-news/richard-hornberger-1116674357/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hooker_(author) Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Cover Art by M. Cameron https://www.plaguedoctorart.com/ C...
Jul 29, 2023•57 min
It’s the…best? worst? most iconic episode of the entire series! Henry gets his discharge papers and prepares to go home while Frank prepares to take command of the 4077. We hope there’s good fishing wherever you are, Henry! Production of This Episode “Watching MASH, Watching America” by James H. Wittebols https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abyssinia,_Henry McClean Stevenson https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/17/arts/mclean-stevenson-dies-at-66-star-of-tv-s-m-a-s-h-series.html https://www.baltimoresun.co...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Attention all personnel! Another Col. Flagg episode coming your way! After the 4077 experiences an attempted theft of penicillin, Flagg shows up to investigate (cue eye roll). But Flagg’s ulterior motives come to light when he’s caught also trying to steal from the camp’s penicillin supply. CIA “Watching MASH, Watching America” by James H. Wittebols (1998) Hilly Hicks https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0382859/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilly_Hicks Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, http...
Jun 16, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Hawkeye is the paymaster in charge of distributing everyone’s wages this month! He gets an unexpected bonus for his troubles that get him very much IN trouble when someone from HQ comes around to arrest him for defrauding the US government. Eldon Quick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldon_Quick https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703442/ Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB ...
Jun 09, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 22
The biggest Mac is in town! General Douglas MacArthur that is, not the McDonald’s burger as Ethan was hoping it would be! General MacArthur comes to visit the 4077 and recognize them for all the great work they do. This sends everyone into a tizzy preparing for the visit…except Hawkeye and Trapper, of course, who stay as cool as cucumbers (or as cool as the pickles you’ll find on a real Big Mac). General Douglas MacArthur https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_MacArthur https://www.macarthurmemor...
Jun 02, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Vanessa and Ethan: "We didn't like this episode!" Also Vanessa and Ethan: "We LOVE this episode!" Speaking of love, love is in the air! Or at least partially, when an American GI wants to marry a Korean girl for all the wrong reasons. But the good news is, Hawkeye and Trapper reunify a Korean draftee with his pregnant wife. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twi...
May 26, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Buckle in folks, we go full dramedy mode this week! Hawkeye, Margaret, and Klinger are called in to help out on the front lines. Being cautious, they say their goodbyes and make preparations if worse comes to worst. After they leave, the camp anxiously awaits their return. However, this episode’s not all doom and gloom, because Radar had a pretty funny breakfast! William Jurgensen https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0432925/ Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact ...
May 13, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 19
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Hawkeye punches Frank square in the face and gets put on house arrest awaiting a court marshal (because of course Frank is pressing charges). Meanwhile, Margaret gets a visit from a supervising nurse who puts her very much on edge and Radar, ever tired of being a short king, decides to take matters into his own hands and “fix” his height. CW: This episode discusses sexual assault Mary Wickes https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926897/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t7 https...
May 05, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 18
When a civilian doctor visits the 4077, he finds himself in a little over his head. Past wars and past demons impact the doctor so much that it makes him unable to perform a complicated operation and leaves Hawkeye with a warning for his own future. Robert Alda https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Alda https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0017376/ Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @Off...
Apr 21, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 17
The 4077th takes part in a variety of activities! From Shirley Temple movies and picnics, to war bonds and sex lectures, it’s all listed on The Bulletin Board! Eisenhower’s visit to Korea: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/eisenhower-korea-visit.htm Artillery Shortage https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=MT19530401.2.17&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-------- Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantly...
Apr 14, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 16
When the 4077 experiences intense shelling from friendly fire, tensions rise in the OR, Henry gets trapped in a bombed latrine, and Trapper and Margaret get stuck in the supply tent. Bob Hope’s USO Shows https://www.uso.org/bob-hope Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @unvanesscessary on In...
Apr 08, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 15
The camp celebrates Greek Orthodox Easter! But as usual, things get a little unorthodox when Frank has religious complaints about the holiday and Radar has a vegetarian awakening. Greek Expeditionary Forces (GEF) https://www.mpva.go.kr/english/contents.do?key=1307 https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/republic-of-korea-en/bilateral-relations/monuments-in-the-republic-of-korea-commemorating-the-participation-of-the-greek-expeditionary-corps-in-the-korean-war.html https://archive.org/details/isbn_9...
Mar 31, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Hawkeye uses some outdated but well-intentioned psychology on a soldier who is suffering from paralysis with no visible injuries while Henry and Radar try to find a potentially rabid dog that, uh oh, bit Radar! Michael O’Keefe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_O%27Keefe https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001574/ Veterans and PTSD Study https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/articles/article-pdf/id12012.pdf Resources for Veterans with PTSD Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.or...
Mar 24, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 13
A recorded letter home to his father has Hawkeye recounting a full rich day at the 4077 with stories including a semi-hostage situation, a drug-resistant Turkish soldier, and an undead Luxembourg lieutenant. Sources: Curt Lowens: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/curt-lowens-dead-holocaust-survivor-wartime-hero-actor-was-91-1002760/ Turkey’s Involvement in the Korean War: https://www.tc-america.org/issues-information/us-turkey-relations/turkey-forgotten-ally-in-a-forgotten-war-...
Mar 17, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Hawkeye’s search for heavenly BBQ. Sources: Adam's Rib Norwalk Connecticut: https://norwalkinn.com/dining/adams-rib/ Cy's Crabhouse AKA Adam's Rib in Chicago (RIP): http://news-hot-trends.blogspot.com/2009/04/mash-fans-keep-looking-for-chicago.html Joliet Law: https://www.jpatricknelsonlaw.com/blog/2017/04/01/dont-mispronounce-joliet-law/ Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @Off...
Mar 10, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 11
S3E10 “There Is Nothing Like a Nurse” When the nurses are evacuated after the 4077 gets news of an impending air raid, the men of the camp have to cope with the loneliness. Featuring the return of Guitar Guy! Loudon Wainwright III https://www.lw3.com/ Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @un...
Mar 03, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Who put Frank in charge again?? This time, Frank’s command has run the 4077 dry, as in, Frank has banned alcohol! The plan backfires on him when both Margaret and Father Mulcahy can’t seem to abide by the newly set rules. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @unvanesscessary on Instagram...
Feb 24, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The mail once again brings new challenges to the 4077th! Father Mulcahy receives life changing news from his sister (who no longer wants to be a Sister), Henry gets a suspicious hall pass from his wife, and Hawkeye & Trapper get a chance to win a pony. All of these are equally important. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @...
Feb 10, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 8
A round of check-ups for the 4077 features the doctors being kinda creepy and gives Trapper an ulcer…literally! And possibly a ticket home! Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @unvanesscessary on Instagram Sources: https://girightshotline.org/en/military-knowledge-base/disability-discharge/...
Feb 03, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
It’s finally Spring at the 4077th, so you know what that means? New loves! Weddings! Bodyguards! Nothing says Spring quite like a fresh bodyguard! …Right? Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @unvanesscessary on Instagram...
Jan 27, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We get a particularly in-depth look at the challenges of hours upon hours of surgery and the emotional toll it takes on the staff of the 4077 in an episode that takes place exclusively in the OR. In other words, we kind of geeked out and somehow spent a full hour singing this episode's praises! Oops. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on In...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 5
A Regular-Army type general comes to inspect the camp. Normal MASH stuff, right? WRONG! When the general spends the night in Margaret’s tent and ends up dying in her bed, she enlists Hawkeye and Trapper to hide the body- literally. But that’s not all, the general’s aide is determined to make it seem the general died in blazing glory, fighting on the battlefield- except he can’t find any fighting…in a war. Yeah, we see the irony too. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionaut...
Jan 13, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Hawkeye is appointed officer of the day by acting commanding officer Frank Burns, which means he’ll have to deal with all sorts of crazy things at the 4077, including Korean civilians seeking medical attention, some sticky-fingered kids, and Klinger making desperate escape attempts to Seoul. Oh yeah, and not to mention Col. Flagg showing up and wanting to execute a patient. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @v...
Jan 06, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this special episode, Vanessa and Ethan take a look at few of their favorite non M*A*S*H holiday episodes! We hope you all enjoy and happy holidays! Music credit: “We Wish You a Merry Xmas” performed by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @unvanesscessary on Instagram...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Hawkeye and Trapper prepare for an R and R trip to Tokyo, so naturally, things go wrong! After some grueling surgery, the camp is contacted by a Chinese doctor hoping to do a patient exchange. Will things go well, or will someone (Frank) mess things up?! Content warning: This episode contains brief mild discussion of the word “rape." Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @Official...
Dec 16, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 3! A new regular army-type general implements some new and strict regulations for the 4077. When the orders become increasingly strange, we understand why when General Steele visits the camp. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @unvanesscessary on Instagram...
Dec 09, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This episode was called A Smattering of Intelligence because there were only two brain cells to go around, and they did not belong to the spies. A weird season finale to be sure! We’ll be going on a short break after this episode, but we’ll be back on December 9th for season 3! Mark your calendars, and thanks for listening! Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twi...
Nov 11, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Getting mail has never been so fun! It brings the camp exciting stock prospects, baked goods, penpals, and more! But unfortunately, it isn’t all good news, as Klinger is informed of nothing but family illness and pregnancy. Will that poor man ever catch a break? Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and ...
Nov 04, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 23
It’s “Equality Kings”, Hawkeye & Trapper, versus “Man of Many Layers (all of which are kind of bad)”, Frank Burns. What else is new? This time, Frank wants to out a young gay soldier and get him a dishonorable discharge. Hawk and Trapp devise a scheme to stop Frank in his tracks and help the young man finish his tour of duty. Who will win in this battle of wits? Take a wild guess. “M*A*S*H’s Revolutionary Gay Episode” by Matt Baume: https://youtu.be/8ugsupVQXHE Music credit: “Feel Good Rock”...
Oct 28, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 22
