Making Fun of MacGyver

Nov 20 2024 120 ep. 66 mins 28
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A rib-tickling takedown of our favorite adventure TV show from the 80s, MacGyver! Join Sam & Jeff as they dig unnecessarily deep into each episode of the series and - perhaps - learn a little something about friendship too.

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Black Rhino - S5:E8

Nov 20 2024 56 mins  
Tonight, MacGyver heads to Africa to save his friend from danger related to the poaching of black rhinos. Will Sam, Jeff, and special guest Heidi from Orlando get a charge out of MacGyver's horniest episode ever? (Sorry!) How shocked & disturbed were they by the rhino scene? And why is the Candyman stalking Heidi? Listen and find out! Music credits: Black Rhino by Royal Blis

Children of Light - S5:E7

Nov 09 2024 58 mins  
Toniiight, a Chinese college student shows up at MacGyver's front door and brings with her a continuation of the struggle that began in Tiananmen Square. Join Sam, Jeff, Mitch, and - finally - Archibald from Pittsburgh(!) as they talk Mac's VHS tapes, Orville Redenbacher popcorn, and much more!

Halloween Knights/Mactacular

Oct 29 2024 56 mins  
Toniiight, it's creepy vibes, bad jokes, special guests, and a recap & ridicule session of season 5, episode 6, Halloween Knights! The 4th annual Mactacular finds Sam & Jeff in costume (as usual) and joined by Chicago's post-punk duo Bellhead! Plus, Grandpa Harry stops by with a Psycho connection! Heat up some cider , grab a few candy corns, and join the gang for this cring

Second Chance - S5:E5

Oct 21 2024 54 mins  
Toniiiight, MacGyver stumbles into a den of thieves in Bangkok while helping an old friend get acquainted with a son he never knew he had. Will Sam and Jeff warm up to another Colton Brothers episode? Plus, Tanya from Australia inspires a new show sounder, Jeff sings "Miss You Much," and all three hosts (Mike with a cameo!) make a clear-eyed choice in the 2024 US presidential elec

Cease Fire - S5:E4

Oct 07 2024 57 mins  
MacGyver, wounded in an assassination attempt, is framed as the sniper and has to lean on a schoolgirl for life-or-death help. Join Sam, Jeff, and special guest, Tanya from Australia, as they discuss Mayim Bialik, how to pronounce gondolas, and MacGyver's strap-on solution!

The Black Corsage - S5:E3

Sep 30 2024 51 mins  
Toniiight, MacGyver joins bounty hunter Frank Colton to track a Bulgarian defector on the run from bandits looking for a valuable necklace. Is this another silly start to season 5? Plus, Sam sings Janet Jackson and "Dog" the frog stops by for a brief chat!

Legend of the Holy Rose Pt. 2 - S5:E2

Sep 23 2024 56 mins  
Toniiight, MacGyver and his archaeologist friend continue on to London and France in their search for the Holy Rose and find even more danger. Can Sam, Jeff, and Stu agree on whether these episodes are great or subpar? Plus, the guys get praise from a band in Chicago, but it reminds Sam & Jeff of the ongoing Hall & Oates feud, so they call the duo's hotline in an attempt to

Legend of the Holy Rose Pt. 1 - S5:E1

Sep 17 2024 77 mins  
Toniiight, Sam & Jeff kick off season 5 with their first-ever live watch of an episode as they dig into part 1 of Mac's ode to Indiana Jones! Plus, patron Stu from NC joins in the fun, sings Milli Vanilli, and gets into a nasty altercation with the new 3rd co-host!

Season 4 Celebration

Sep 05 2024 67 mins  
Toniiight, Sam & Jeff look back on MacGyver season 4 (their favorite so far!), reviewing their ratings on all 19 episodes! Plus, an awesome music montage of S4's best moments; Mike joins to judge their annual sing-off; the origin of "Cream me again" is discovered; and 3 new people are put into the MFOM Listener Hall of Fame! If it's too good to be true, THAT'S MAKING FUN OF MA

Office Space

Aug 14 2024 86 mins  
Toniiight, it's a summer refresh, as Sam, Mike, & Jeff clock in for Office Space, including an interview with one of its stars! Ajay Naidu also played Ahmed on MacGyver, S1:E17 "To Be a Man," and the guys talk to him at length about that experience. Plus, Roberta, the sassy southern AI robot, makes her return! If you could just listen to this episode, that'd be grrrrreat.