It’s the Season 4 finale! An iconic interviewer makes an appearance in this iconic episode to interview the 4077 personnel about their experiences during the war. Episode Writing and Production https://mash.fandom.com/wiki/The_Interview_(TV_series_episode) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkj-2Sz6ogw Clete Roberts https://www.american.edu/magazine/a…

What do Rita Hayworth, General MacArthur, and a ping-pong playing cat have in common? They’re all featured in this episode of MASH! Ethan and Vanessa discuss the 4077’s deluge of wounded and the news reels that are spliced in between. MacArthur Ticker Tape Parade https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1986/10/29/625986.html?pageNumber=42 htt…

Vanessa and Ethan return to do what they love and talk about M*A*S*H! Unfortunately, Hawkeye's not feeling the love as an old flame from his past gets assigned to the 4077, leading to some complicated feelings for both parties involved. Sources coming soon! Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Cover Art by M. Camer…

We are sorry for our sudden extended hiatus, but MASHmouth will return on September 6th. We're sorry for such a long wait, but keep an eye out because we also have a very special surprise coming soon! Theme Music: "Feel Good Rock" by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/De către Valiantly Off Balance

This week, we’re introduced to Smilin’ Jack Mitchell, a chopper pilot desperate to stay in the action and break the record for most transported wounded. Meanwhile, a wounded soldier is desperate to never have to go back to the front again. Does this episode remind anyone else of Season One’s “Cowboy?” Robert Hogan https://www.imdb.com/name/nm038961…

Col. Potter takes some R&R, but of course, the man can’t relax! While he’s away, acting commanding officer Frank presses charges against Hawkeye for, you guessed it!- mutiny. Ned Wilson https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933905/ https://mubi.com/en/cast/ned-wilson The Caine Mutiny https://mash.fandom.com/wiki/The_Novocaine_Mutiny_(TV_series_episode)#Refe…

Frank hatches a scheme to sell the camp’s garbage to Korean civilians, Hawkeye has some troubles in the love department (that Vanessa and Ethan very maturely discuss), and Radar befriends a wounded soldier. Kevin Hagen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Hagen https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0353419/ George O’Hanlon, Jr. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm064…

After Hawkeye gets a concussion on his way back to camp, he waits for rescue in the home of a Korean family who doesn’t speak a lick of English! Of course, being Hawkeye, he keeps both the family and himself entertained. Notes on Trivia: Larry Gelbart and Simon Muntner were nominated for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for this episode. http…

At the fatherly insistence of Col. Potter, Hawkeye and BJ show Frank some rare kindness and invite him out for a night of drinking. But of course, things go awry when a prank goes wrong and a sleepy Frank ends up on the front lines. Joe Morton, Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Morton https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0608012/ https://www.cbsnews.com…

Radar’s letter home to his mom includes details of the camp’s foot inspection, Frank’s evergrowing paranoia, and Col. Potter getting wounded. General Matthew Ridgeway https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/declassified_157680.htm https://www.ridgway.pitt.edu/about/general-matthew-b-ridgway https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/macarthur-…

Radar calls in several favors and orchestrates some con jobs to get Col. Potter his drink of choice; tomato juice. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Cover Art by M. Cameron https://www.plaguedoctorart.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter…

Mail this week brings news of a new grandchild for Col. Potter, a hometown newspaper for Hawkeye, a home movie for Radar, and some family drama for Frank! (oooooh!) Sygnman Rhee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syngman_Rhee#Presidency_(1948%E2%80%931960) https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/people/rhee-syngman Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jaso…

This mini-episode covers Vanessa and Ethan’s thoughts on the new MASH documentary, MASH: The Comedy That Changed Television which aired on January 1, 2024 as well as some reflections on the show and character we all know and love. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Cover Art by M. Cameron https://www.plaguedoctor…

Just when we think Frank can’t get any worse, he reaches a new low when he steals a wounded colonel’s gun and lets Radar take the heat for it. West Point Cheating Scandals https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780891415534 https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=DIL19510804.2.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN---------- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/n…

This week, morale is at an all-time low so the 4077 puts on a vacation contest for the enlisted personnel. Meanwhile, temperatures are at an all-time high when a mysterious and dangerous fever makes its way into the camp. Hemorrhagic Fever During the Korean War https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6940369/ https://s3.amazonaws.com/usma-medi…

Hawkeye saves a colonel’s life, who turns out to be surprisingly ungrateful and has to deal with the unexpected fallout. Meanwhile, BJ is dealing with the fallout of a Sgt.’s wife sending him a Dear John letter, and Frank is awaiting the falling of bombs that, spoiler alert! never come. Tim O’Connor https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0640539/ https://en.w…

BJ writes a letter home to his wife while there’s a lull in the action. The letter includes the 4077 breaking a world record, a big mean chaplain coming to visit, and Klinger’s multiple escape attempts. Ned Beatty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ned_Beatty https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000885/ https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/12168%7C0/Ned-Beatty/#ove…

Welcome back and welcome to the holiday season! This week, a traumatized soldier comes to the 4077 claiming to be Jesus Christ. After Margaret and Frank decide to get none other than Captain Flagg involved, Hawkeye calls on Sidney Freedman to inject some sanity back into the situation. Alan Fudge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Fudge https://www…

When the shelling gets too close to an orphanage, the 4077 takes in the kids. They warm everyone’s heart, except Frank, who is too busy worrying about his unearned Purple Heart medal! Content Warning: There are brief mentions of the October 2023 Israel/Hamas war in this episode. Ann Doran https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/03/arts/ann-doran-89-charact…

Happy Anniversary Col. Potter! To celebrate a beautiful 27 years of marriage, Col. Potter writes his beloved wife a letter, which lets us in on a little more insight on the man Potter is. Meanwhile, Frank and Margaret hatch a scheme to get the CO an anniversary gift while Hawkeye, BJ, and Radar rescue a horse. Yes, an actual horse! Music credit: “F…

All the doctors plus Radar get stranded when their bus breaks down while coming back from a medical conference. After several attempts to fix it, Radar goes missing, a wounded North Korean soldier asks for help, and Frank is just his usual self but in crisis mode. Featuring an unexpected, but welcome Kilroy cosplay by BJ! Kilroy Was Here https://en…

Microscopes, tanks, and STDs! Hawkeye and BJ call in several favors and work some blackmail magic to get some bottles of scotch and a new microscope for the camp. Oh, and somehow Frank gets to play with a LITERAL TANK! Bruce Kirby https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Kirby_(actor) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116483/ https://ew.com/tv/bruce-kirby-de…

Hawkeye is dead! Or at least that’s what the US Army thinks, meanwhile the man is alive and kicking. Being “dead” has some perks, like throwing a funeral party and not having to participate in Frank’s yoga class. Unfortunately, the end of life celebration can’t last for long because the Army has not only stopped Hawkeye’s pay and mail, but relayed …

Today (tonight) we follow the personnel of the 4077 as they work an overnight shift in post-op. The doctors and nurses deal with shelling, shootings, and angry patients, which might seem like an eventful but is pretty much par for the course. Walter Dishell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dishell https://mash.fandom.com/wiki/Dr._Walter_Dishell…

Attention all personnel! Introducing our new commanding officer, Col. Sherman T. Potter! It’s out with the old and in with the new as Frank is kicked out of the CO position and Col. Potter is ushered in. After a bit of skepticism from the rest of the camp due to his “Regular Army” type nature, the 4077 quickly warms up to our new stand-in dad. Harr…

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…

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/Ric…

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,_He…

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. Wittebol…

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: “Fee…

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 co…

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…

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 f…

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 h…

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 cre…

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-tx…

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 Socia…

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/monumen…

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.pt…

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-91-100276…

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 cre…

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: mashmouth…

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: @valian…

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://audiona…

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 @Eth…

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…

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, ht…

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 th…

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 wan…

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…