episodic 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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]]> Making Fun of MacGyver 2020 Glacier's Network Making Fun of MacGyver false Making Fun of MacGyver makingfunofmacgyver@gmail.com en https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver Toniiight, Murdoc resumes working for HIT, and promises to kill MacGyver once and for all! Will Sam, Jeff, and guest host Chris from Pennsylvania blow this one up in the middle of the road? Plus, Jeff sings Gloria Estefan; the guys take turns sampling MacGyver's misplaced family therapy, and much more!

]]> Strictly Business - S6:E19 Strictly Business - S6:E19 00:57:52 1a05d577-750e-4815-909a-38909b43501f 159 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/strictly-business-s6-e19 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:20 +0000 Toniiight, after getting caught in a bear trap and rescued by two elderly sisters, MacGyver is forced to fend off mobsters who are searching for money stolen from them. Can Sam, Jeff, and guest host Jamie settle on which movie this one steals from the most? Plus, Jamie unleashes her incredible whistle register singing voice on an unsuspecting world population, and much more!

]]> Faith, Hope, & Charity - S6:E18 Faith, Hope, & Charity - S6:E18 01:02:19 d3605f38-0f4b-486e-b321-f5214ac2b624 158 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/faith-hope-charity-s6-e18 Thu, 07 May 2026 20:14:40 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver risks his life to support the potential leader of a Latin American country while Pete is having serious issues with his eyesight. Plus, Pia (The Limerick Queen) from North Dakota joins us and stuns with a Whitney Houston cover (and another limerick!); the guys salute Michael MacRae, MacGyver's resident racist portrayer; and Bottineau, ND's #1 celebrity surprises Sam & Jeff with a visit! This is can't-miss stuff, folks!

]]> Blind Faith - S6:E17 Blind Faith - S6:E17 01:07:47 de9b6c9d-0f88-4ffd-af4e-5e62bb5609b5 157 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/blind-faith-s6-e17 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:40:32 +0000 Toniiight., MacGyver goes undercover as a homeless man to help find the murderer of a pastor friend of his--and Sam and Jeff totally disagree on the quality of the episode! Plus, new patron Lisa from Philadelphia makes a quick visit, and MacGyver himself phones the show to teach Jeff the unique trick to sounding like a homeless person.

]]> There But for the Grace - S6:E16 There But for the Grace - S6:E16 01:05:57 0959fe1c-75bd-4cc0-9ffd-3ba192825413 156 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/there-but-for-the-grace-s6-e16 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:20 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver goes undercover as a biker to help a friend who's been framed and blackmailed by his old biker gang. Will Sam, Jeff, and Joe from Oklahoma enjoy another heaping helping of Dick Butkus? Plus, Jeff sings/raps the "90iest song of the 90s"; Sam shares some amazing stories about actor Don Stroud; and Joe stakes his claim as the youngest listener in the MFOM universe!

]]> High Control - S6:E15 High Control - S6:E15 01:09:23 180443b8-c789-4c21-81f9-97282ea53d91 155 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/high-control-s6-e15 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver helps an archeologist friend search for an ancient artifact, and stumbles into a deadly trap along the way. Plus, Leif from Norway joins us, and after fending off flirts from Fake Mike, tries to name every song from a famous Huey Lewis album to get free patreon patron perks!

]]> Eye of Osiris - S6:E14 Eye of Osiris - S6:E14 01:14:41 3363471d-5eab-440f-a371-ad98b5ddedff 154 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/eye-of-osiris-s6-e14 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:08:54 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver investigates an out-of-control industrial developer, while his son and daughter contemplate murder to maneuver him out of the family business. Plus, Real Mike returns to meet Fake Mike, and the show gets its first REAL SPONSOR! Don't miss this one!

]]> The Wasteland - S6:E13 The Wasteland - S6:E13 01:07:08 0018e69b-8acc-4793-8aa8-67ba69604003 153 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-wasteland-s6-e13 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:06:18 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver reunites with a high school sweetheart, and then gets framed for the murder of her abusive husband! Can Sam, Jeff, and special guest Harry survive another hockey episode AND mask-off episode? We'll see! Plus, Fake Mike adores Harry's version of Madonna's "Justify My Love," and Jeff puts his knowledge to the test in an exciting game of Who's That Harry!?

]]> Jerico Games - S6:E12 Jerico Games - S6:E12 01:02:58 f866c1cb-301d-47aa-8c2b-6865f1f18161 152 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/jerico-games-s6-e12 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:19:06 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver and the daughter of a baseball legend join forces to take down some counterfeit baseball card-dealing crooks! Will Sam & Jeff rally for this one and its incredibly ludicrous ending? Plus, Jeff sings Stevie B; the guys get a new young listener from Oklahoma, and Fake Mike continues to gush over everything!

]]> Squeeze Play - S6:E11 Squeeze Play - S6:E11 01:00:06 a8732c4b-2456-4fb0-9e9e-b6d18b99c717 151 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/squeeze-play-s6-e11 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:35:12 +0000 Toniiight, it's episode 150!! While driving through a small town, MacGyver stumbles upon a potential UFO sighting and an accompanying scam. Will this silly sci-fi episode push Sam & Jeff over the edge? Plus, Phil Sternwise makes a surprise visit, leading Fake Mike to admit a burning desire!

]]> The Visitor - S6:E10 The Visitor - S6:E10 00:56:20 1a49a861-9ef3-4eab-b617-a51b04918897 150 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-visitor-s6-e10 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:45:20 +0000 Toniiight, after a farm-worker organizer is found dead, MacGyver goes undercover to investigate the murder. Join Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host Tanya as they wince multiple times because "MACGYVER'S GOTTEN HIRRT!" Plus, Fake Mike takes his kiss-ass routine to new, ridiculous levels!

]]> Bitter Harvest - S6:E9 Bitter Harvest - S6:E9 00:57:47 c9016bb3-9aca-42d2-af45-0e4a42fb6249 149 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/bitter-harvest-s6-e9 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:01:19 +0000 Toniiight, Sam & Jeff interview Marc-Antoine Bressand, the world’s preeminent owner of screen-used props and memorabilia from MacGyver. How did he amass his collection? And what's his price for that Dalton Air sign?!

Plus, thanks to an epic viewer mail submission from Josh A., we finally get answers on the "run it through the garden" phrase! And 'tis the season for hearing "Have Yourself a MacGyvery Little Christmas" again! Happy holidays, friends!

Video interview link: https://youtu.be/UncsFymuO30

]]> The King of MacGyver Props The King of MacGyver Props 00:39:12 1f5a674b-c721-45e2-9c77-959dfea8fd6b 148 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-king-of-macgyver-props Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:23 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver’s perceived fear of commitment comes under scrutiny in a dream that takes him back to the Old West. Can Sam, Jeff, and special guest host Claire, stomach yet another return to this tepid template? Plus, Claire sings Mariah; Fake Mike continues to love everything; and we finally realize why Mac won't marry! Oh! And it's Thanksgiving time! That means it's time for the annual prank call to the Butterball Turkey Talkline! Don't miss this one!

]]> MacGyver's Women - S6:E8 MacGyver's Women - S6:E8 01:19:55 1c9c9a4a-fc2c-455d-9318-fea153820e7a 147 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/macgyvers-women-s6-e8 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:21 +0000 Toniiight, Harry's will leaves a vintage station wagon in MacGyver's possession, but a bunch of crooks want what they think is inside it. See how this episode leads to a STUNNING clash of opinions between Sam and Jeff, plus special guest Stu!

Plus, "Stu raps Ice Ice Baby;" Fake Mike continues to over-appreciate; and Abe Vigoda/Cody stops by to spit some rhymes!

]]> Harry's Will - S6:E7 Harry's Will - S6:E7 01:16:55 a234343d-47eb-4466-904e-a7483c1e0a8e 146 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/harrys-will-s6-e7 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:33 +0000 Toniiight, it's creepy vibes, bad jokes, special guests, and a recap & ridicule session of season 6, episode 6, Lesson in Evil!

The 5th annual Mactacular finds Sam & Jeff in costume (as usual) and joined by Fake Mike and Heidi from Orlando! Plus, Lisa, Breeze, and Dr. Zito himself stop by for tricks and/or treats!

Heat up some cider , grab a few candy corns, and join the gang for this cringe-fest celebration of spooky season.

]]> Lesson in Evil + Halloween Mactacular! Lesson in Evil + Halloween Mactacular! 01:00:14 41285a1c-f18f-4dae-abe7-6fbfc2c97354 145 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/lesson-in-evil-halloween-mactacular Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:25 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver reunites an East German expatriate with his granddaughter, who might be involved with two ex-Stasi agents. Plus, Sam & Jeff welcome a new 3rd co-host to the show: the overly friendly but pretty dense Fake Mike!

]]> The Wall - S6:E5 The Wall - S6:E5 00:58:44 0016a1f1-01a4-46ff-8311-1704644fd151 144 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-wall-s6-e5 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:24:30 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver’s teenage friend, Lisa, is abusing alcohol and gets framed for a deadly crime. Will Sam & Jeff hand out 10 mullets for Mayim Bialik's incredible beach dancing?

Plus, Sam sings Maxi Priest, Jamie from NY tries her hand at singing Nelson, and Lisa stops by for a lesson in screaming "I HATE YOU, MACGYVER!"

]]> Twenty Questions - S6:E4 Twenty Questions - S6:E4 01:12:38 82282662-8f20-41b3-91c6-0494b950abc1 143 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/twenty-questions-s6-e4 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:19 +0000 Toniiight, when a police officer is gunned down, the weapon used entangles MacGyver's friend from the Challengers Club.

Plus, Sam praises Mac's preaching; Breeze stops by to make some odd requests; and Jeff goes absolutely bonkers with Nelson's "Love and Affection" banger from 1990!

]]> The Gun - S6:E3 The Gun - S6:E3 00:54:00 e37a263e-fe4a-4522-80af-9540bd20ddd5 142 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-gun-s6-e3 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:30:21 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver saves the life of a Romanian soldier who has taken him hostage, and tries to appeal to his - ahem - humanity. Plus, Sam & Jeff talk Mac's houseboat being for sale, Goodfellas, TurboGrafx, and Mac taking it in the butt!

]]> Humanity - S6:E2 Humanity - S6:E2 00:55:34 859f161d-696f-4af2-ba5f-7369bde64d42 141 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/humanity-s6-e2 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:59:27 +0000 Toniiight, it's the season 6 debut, as Mac gets caught up in the chaos of a vigilante gang setting fire to drug houses in the inner city. Join Sam & Jeff as they talk Richard Roundtree (Shaft!), the Mac impact of actor Dale Wilson, and debut their take on the epic rap song that gets blasted out of boomboxes for approximately 45 of the episode's 49 minutes.

]]> Tough Boys - S6:E1 Tough Boys - S6:E1 00:59:24 61668930-2825-4204-97d8-45df0929fb62 140 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/tough-boys-s6-e1 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:23 +0000 Toniiight, it's a special delivery--for YOU! Sam & Jeff are wrapping up the Summer Refresh series with an entire episode of viewer mail! Open up this podcast package and you'll be enveloped by its entertainment value, including the ultimate version of the Viewer Mail theme song; a look at the top 10 rejected podcast names for MFOM; an exciting new sponsor; and a much-needed pledge to stop joking so much, to keep their driving listeners safe behind the wheel.

]]> Oops! All Viewer Mail Oops! All Viewer Mail 00:39:30 fedb3e27-eb5e-4e81-894d-f72db71a650a 139 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/oops-all-viewer-mail Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:23 +0000 Todayyy, Sam & Jeff are bringing you along on a classic summer road trip! Just squeeze into the backseat alongside "Mac" and "Pete" and you'll be ready for a chilled-out mix of MacGyver talk, killer tunes, and the typical MFOM shenanigans. And as always, we appreciate you listening!

]]> Summer Road Trip Summer Road Trip 00:25:13 dfa7cb7c-78e4-440a-b5cf-17d1b8ae9662 138 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/summer-road-trip Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:28 +0000 Toniiight, Jeff is tasked with making his wife watch one of the most idiotic/iconic episodes in MacGyver history: Trumbo's World! Will she file for divorce before the opening gambit is done? And, 5 years later, what does Jeff think of this classic episode and its insane plot/footage? Listen and find out as the 2025 Summer Refresh continues!

]]> Making My Wife Watch MacGyver (Trumbo's World!) Making My Wife Watch MacGyver (Trumbo's World!) 01:05:47 ede601b4-d3b8-4de7-a498-0e25ec5cbfb5 137 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/making-my-wife-watch-macgyver-trumbos-world Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:00:26 +0000 Tonight, the summer refresh continues with the iconic thriller, JAWS--celebrating its 50th anniversary! It scared millions from going into the water, but can Sam keep it together as he dives deep into his all-time favorite movie?

Plus, the guys welcome a new patron, Chris from PA; Jeff uncovers "hidden outtakes" from Robert Shaw's USS Indianapolis speech; and Sam & Jeff finally ask who's at the door before blindly opening it up. But, will their mystery visitor swim up and bite them in the ass?! Get yourself the biggest boat possible and listen to this special episode to find out!

]]> JAWS JAWS 01:04:56 d40d2831-13a0-4088-83f9-6ba8c346ca14 136 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/jaws Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:50:27 +0000 Toniiight, the summer refresh kicks off, as Sam makes his mother watch one of the lowest-rated episodes in MFOM history, "Eagles." Is there any chance she'll enjoy Mac's hang gliding or young Darren's baby bird TLC? Let's find out!

]]> Making My Mom Watch MacGyver Making My Mom Watch MacGyver 01:06:51 134bd5cb-55c4-4800-9274-f868db04b59b 135 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/making-my-mom-watch-macgyver Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:25 +0000 Toniiight, Sam & Jeff look back on MacGyver season 5! Enjoy the annual Mac music mix; our silliest moments montage; Par Search sing-off judging; 2025 Listener Hall of Fame ceremony, and more!

"Darn you, Making Fun of MacGyver! I just hate the way you talk me into everything!"

]]> Season 5 Celebration! Season 5 Celebration! 00:59:53 60f4c1ff-89b4-4020-8ba5-b9e96bdda35f 134 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/season-5-celebration Sat, 31 May 2025 12:00:23 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver has a near-death experience, where he is reunited with his grandfather and his long-deceased parents, and Sam & Jeff LOVE it! But, can it pry an ultra-rare 10-mullet score from their grubby mits? Plus, the guys conduct a surprisingly effective seance to speak with the spirit of Grandpa Harry (RIP). This is a must-listen episode of MFOM!

]]> Passages - S5:E21 Passages - S5:E21 00:59:19 b940cdf0-adc5-4a34-a40f-7828da226849 133 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/passages-s5-e21 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:25 +0000 Toniiight, as a juror in an intense murder trial, Macgyver breaks out to investigate the case on his own. Will Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host Simon reach a unanimous verdict on this one? Plus, it's the debut of our new game show, The MacGyver 5! And whoa, Simon can speak with birds?! There's one surprise after another... don't miss it!

]]> Rush to Judgement - S5:E20 Rush to Judgement - S5:E20 01:07:03 c4c86a0c-965f-403d-b332-b80da6c3fcfb 132 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/rush-to-judgement-s5-e20 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:30:22 +0000 Toniiight, a group of disgruntled former steelworkers demand a ransom by kidnapping the daughter of the corporate executive responsible for the closure of their mill, and MacGyver gets involved! Plus, Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host Harry from Arizona discuss the hot new angle for the podcast: skull reconstruction!

]]> Hearts of Steel - S5:E19 Hearts of Steel - S5:E19 00:58:01 35f6dd6b-9199-4e88-ab1a-53a895187f44 131 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/hearts-of-steel-s5-e19 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:45:21 +0000 Toniiight, an eccentric woman, leads MacGyver on a wild adventure to save a priceless violin and its virtuoso owner. Plus, "MacGyver" himself calls Sam and Jeff for an unforgettable, world-exclusive interview! You won't wanna miss this!

]]> The Lost Amadeus - S5:E18 The Lost Amadeus - S5:E18 00:59:42 2b50ad6a-d27e-4050-9eed-6b7a90c208cb 130 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-lost-amadeus-s5-e18 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:39:45 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver gets involved when a corporate spy steals prototype sonar equipment by seducing the Phoenix Foundation engineer who designed it. Is this a proper way to celebrate Women's History Month? Jeff and Sam discuss. Plus, Jeff takes his crack at "Opposites Attract," while Sam realizes the person Paula Abdul is singing to is a real jerk!

]]> Deep Cover - S5:E17 Deep Cover - S5:E17 00:51:24 b7b1851b-1645-44ff-a91a-695d40ebe49f 129 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/deep-cover-s5-e17 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:40:20 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver organizes an elaborate gambling sting operation to catch the murderer of a horse trainer. Join Sam, Jeff, and guest host, Stu from North Carolina, as they revel in one of the silliest Mac episodes ever! Plus, is it really possible to use a mask and fake voice to change identities? The guys find out!

]]> Jenny's Chance - S5:E16 Jenny's Chance - S5:E16 01:09:47 35610c08-0613-4b6d-bc0e-53408ea518b4 128 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/jennys-chance-s5-e16 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:23 +0000 Toniiight, a friend of MacGyver's is killed in Peru looking for a mythical treasure, so Mac helps his daughter continue her father's quest. How detrimental is the deja vu of this one to its overall quality? Sam & Jeff discuss! Plus, Sam raps/sings some Paula Adbul, and Vern unleashes an explicit verbal tirade on his co-workers after getting a new job. Whoa!

]]> The Treasure of Manco - S5:E15 The Treasure of Manco - S5:E15 00:58:44 7ea9055b-535a-4833-aef0-75986078e48d 127 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-treasure-of-manco-s5-e15 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:43:09 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver goes undercover as a logger in the Pacific Northwest to expose the illegal practices of a Japanese gangster. Join Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host, Neal, as they unwrap the plastic from the Twin-Peaksiest episode of MacGyver ever!

]]> Log Jam - S5:E14 Log Jam - S5:E14 00:59:45 1b5dca0d-7fae-4eb9-9358-7cff6c59833e 126 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/log-jam-s5-e14 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:24 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver mentors a troubled teen who uncovers a construction bribery racket. Plus, Sam sings Phil Collins, Claire sends in some Mac fan fiction, and Jeff reveals a painful truth. Don't miss this doubly very special episode!

]]> Live and Learn - S5:E13 Live and Learn - S5:E13 01:10:48 53bb6496-a1b8-4682-9491-ba2b40b8ac99 125 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/live-and-learn-s5-e13 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:40:23 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver dreams he’s in the Old West where he encounters Murdoc and Pete who conspire to force Mac off his land. Join Sam, Jeff, & special Patreon patron guest host Krisitian from Drammen, Norway, as they talk cowboy tropes, sepia tones, Phil Collins, and look back... all the way to the year 1990!

]]> Serenity - S5:E12 Serenity - S5:E12 00:55:43 ed08a57b-b287-4338-bfec-c67116a4acae 124 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/serenity-s5-e12 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:10:29 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver and the kids at the Challengers Club are taught the true meaning of Christmas by a mysterious homeless woman. Join Sam, Jeff, & special guest Claire from NJ as they discuss Mac's only Xmas -themed episode, magic, Catholicism, statue thievery, Billy Joel, and Murdoc's realness! Plus, an encore of the "Have Yourself a MacGyvery Little Christmas" commercial!

]]> The Madonna - S5:E11 The Madonna - S5:E11 01:00:25 7413a1dc-42ed-4751-a242-eca206e444e0 123 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-madonna-s5-e11 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:49:49 +0000 Toniiight, a singer friend of MacGyver's is plagued by a series of mysterious accidents. How gaga will Sam & Jeff go for Audrey Landers? Plus, a new friend from Vancouver, Steubon, drops by with sightseeing tips; Jeff sings Billy Joel; Mike drops in for reflections on Back to the Future 2; and Sam tries to get Jeff to "stay straight & stay clean" through the power of song!

]]> Two Times Trouble - S5:E10 Two Times Trouble - S5:E10 01:02:09 6c82dd32-b24e-4e4b-bc3c-cc3c94d2d693 122 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/two-times-trouble-s5-e10 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:15:23 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver uncovers a massive neo-Nazi movement within the American political system. Can Sam & Jeff somehow turn this somber topic into a Thanksgiving-themed episode? Their annual call to the turkey hotline might help!

]]> The 10% Solution - S5:E9 The 10% Solution - S5:E9 01:06:21 b3bbf478-db95-4065-b481-8de0ae352e5c 121 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-10-solution-s5-e9 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:02:56 +0000 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 Bliss

Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes by Paul Simon w/ Ladysmith Black Mambazo

]]> Black Rhino - S5:E8 Black Rhino - S5:E8 00:56:23 287b926a-383c-45a7-a931-411d75aadfa1 120 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/black-rhino-s5-e8 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:25:24 +0000 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!

]]> Children of Light - S5:E7 Children of Light - S5:E7 00:58:16 3d0b1794-e190-45a7-9e7a-8ac2eb6fcd2c 119 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/children-of-light-s5-e7 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:30:10 +0000 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 cringe-fest celebration of spooky season.

]]> Halloween Knights/Mactacular Halloween Knights/Mactacular 00:56:50 8b56d674-20ff-4933-a0ce-c5eedd294742 118 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/halloween-knights-mactacular Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:30:11 +0000 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 election.

]]> Second Chance - S5:E5 Second Chance - S5:E5 00:54:48 db6fe0b0-d0bd-4629-8b02-b53c365ff600 117 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/second-chance-s5-e5 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:17 +0000 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!

]]> Cease Fire - S5:E4 Cease Fire - S5:E4 00:57:06 027fb387-bba8-42e5-82ae-afb631cffd3c 116 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/cease-fire-s5-e4 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:05:16 +0000 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!

]]> The Black Corsage - S5:E3 The Black Corsage - S5:E3 00:51:31 e5d9dee4-fc7c-480e-8315-14e1d9dcb8e6 115 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-black-corsage-s5-e3 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:16 +0000 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 reconcile the pop legends.

]]> Legend of the Holy Rose Pt. 2 - S5:E2 Legend of the Holy Rose Pt. 2 - S5:E2 00:56:49 0f4164f9-28ba-45f2-926e-6c8a505264df 114 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/legend-of-the-holy-rose-pt-2-s5-e2 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:45:05 +0000 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!

]]> Legend of the Holy Rose Pt. 1 - S5:E1 Legend of the Holy Rose Pt. 1 - S5:E1 01:17:28 4a8ea3f6-f352-4a55-8fb7-299dc675c807 113 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/legend-of-the-holy-rose-pt-1-s5-e1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:14 +0000 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 MACGYVER!

]]> Season 4 Celebration Season 4 Celebration 01:07:58 a5341a47-769e-4a2e-99cd-40e18a033415 112 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/season-4-celebration Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:18 +0000 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.

]]> Office Space Office Space 01:26:58 d1910278-5e04-426d-be42-096341889947 111 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/office-space Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:30:07 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver, Jack, & Pete get their gold-panning expedition interrupted by a murderous ex-girlfriend of MacG’s. Can Sam, Jeff, & special Patreon guest host, Simon from Sweden, survive the unprecedented avalanche of flashbacks?

Plus, Simon sings Paula Abdul, pledges his love for Kristian Alfonso, and the guys all have their own flashbacks! Does season 4 end with a bang or a whimper? Listen and find out!

]]> Unfinished Business - S4:E19 Unfinished Business - S4:E19 00:55:16 94317f7a-a51d-48e2-aaf5-793f280aaeef 110 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/unfinished-business-s4-e19 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:33:07 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver must stop an ex-Navy SEAL - who once saved his life - from using a stolen vial of anthrax. Plus, Jeff "sings" Bon Jovi, Kelly LeBrock's sexiness/hate-ability is discussed, and the guys engage in a truly thrilling Steve Off!

]]> Renegade - S4:E18 Renegade - S4:E18 00:55:09 edde9b2a-3693-4f01-b3b5-2f23ce0901e6 109 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/renegade-s4-e18 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:34:10 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver & Pete are taken hostage by terrorists who plan to hit "the" city with an electro-magnetic pulse weapon! Plus, special guest host, Stu from North Carolina, treats us to another lovely rendition of "Like a Prayer." And Sam & Jeff create an awesome commercial for Stu's company!

]]> Easy Target - S4:E17 Easy Target - S4:E17 01:13:40 7870156a-b6b4-425f-aa19-afb226af2f21 108 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/easy-target-s4-e17 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:07 +0000 Toniiight, it's a battle of the wits among fans & friends as Sam & Jeff host the first-ever MFOM Trivia Night at the first-ever MFOM Meetup in Vancouver, BC! Who has the Mac-level moxie to make off with some cool Canadian cash?

Will it be Claire, the one-time Jeopardy contestant? Gary, the first fan of the pod? Kristian, the passionate Norwegian import? Harry, the dark horse competitor out of Phoenix? Or perhaps someone else? Listen and find out!

]]> MFOM Trivia - Live from Vancouver! MFOM Trivia - Live from Vancouver! 00:31:23 fbd1e2c0-6e22-4729-b072-eb14877216a6 107 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/mfom-trivia-live-in-vancouver Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:05:12 +0000 Toniiight, live from Vancouver, it's the first-ever Making Fun of MacGyver Meetup and live in-person broadcast! Join Sam, Jeff, Kristian, and a gallery of friends as they break down this episode in which Jack is hypnotized into assassinating the visiting president of an African nation! Plus, Kristian sings Madonna's "Like a Prayer," imported Norwegian delicacies get sampled, and Jeff's wife tries to blow the whole podcast sky high! It's truly a can't-miss episode if there ever was one!

]]> Brainwashed - S4:E16 Brainwashed - S4:E16 01:04:37 d6b3f83e-82df-42e0-95c7-2befbc79c4e8 106 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/brainwashed-s4-e16 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:45:10 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver takes a group of Phoenix Foundation employees into the wilderness for a relaxing getaway, but is there a murderous ex-con in the group? Plus, Sam sings a #1 hit from Roxette with bizarre lyrics and the guys seriously gush over Dana Elcar's 2nd directed episode, comparing him to the all-time greats!

]]> The Invisible Killer - S4:E15 The Invisible Killer - S4:E15 01:13:43 cb8a17f2-15b2-4ffa-af56-580f77df6d02 105 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-invisible-killer-s4-e15 Tue, 28 May 2024 17:07:00 +0000 Toniiight, a US-Soviet salvage operation of Russian gold in Alaska is complicated by unwanted & deadly competition. Can MacGyver make it out alive? And, will Sam & Jeff accept Mac having yet another ex-Russian flame?

]]> Gold Rush - S4:E14 Gold Rush - S4:E14 01:06:47 09198421-613e-4378-a90e-c054fd7a4108 104 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/gold-rush-s4-e14 Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:06 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver comes to the aid of a teenage prostitute who’s under the control of an abusive pimp. Will Sam & Jeff survive their encounter with "Snakeskin"? Listen and find out!

]]> Runners - S4:E13 Runners - S4:E13 00:58:30 d441c946-02fd-4e92-ae37-28f4d0b97663 103 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/runners-s4-e13 Fri, 10 May 2024 08:30:11 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver seeks justice for an ex-gang member, which uncovers a racist plot and murder. Join Sam & Jeff as they review this heavy installment and give their first-ever 10 mullet rating! Plus, Jeff sings Debbie Gibson, the guys learn how Mac was different in Brazil, and Sam gets on his soapbox to defend the Mac episodes with a message.

]]> The Challenge - S4:E12 The Challenge - S4:E12 01:04:29 6ae4622f-fd78-442d-a358-29e29ef96733 102 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-challenge-s4-e12 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:12 +0000 Toniiight, the young son of MacGyver's co-worker is kidnapped by the boy's father and taken to Canada, forcing Mac into a messy mob-related rescue mission. Plus, Sam sings Paula Abdul, and Uncle Joe Catano comes by, claiming Jeff is his nephew!

]]> The Battle of Tommy Giordano - S4:E11 The Battle of Tommy Giordano - S4:E11 01:08:18 9d5ebaf2-b3df-478a-a0c8-7993b349e2a3 101 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-battle-of-tommy-giordano-s4-e11 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:17:08 +0000 Join Sam, Jeff, & Mike as they celebrate 4 years and 100 episodes of Making Fun of MacGyver! There's an epic opening montage, a visit from Vern, and a roundtable chat about the guys' all-time favorite moments.

]]> 100 Episodes Celebration 100 Episodes Celebration 01:37:25 66a7f18f-770a-4426-9cd6-4be2f38b1508 100 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/100-episodes-celebration Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:42:46 +0000 Toniiight, Pete's son gets caught selling classified information, setting off a game of deadly consequences. Pop quiz: How many butterfly magazines can you think of? Sam & Jeff try to narrow down the lengthy list! Plus, breaking Teri Hatcher dating news, and Jeff sings Paula Abdul, Straight Up!

]]> Fraternity of Thieves - S4:E10 Fraternity of Thieves - S4:E10 01:09:16 098bd979-0634-472e-9ff6-646451da8db4 99 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/fraternity-of-thieves-s4-e10 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:02:49 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver's pretty pal Penny Parker gets the lead part in a new musical, but could it just be a trap set by Mac’s arch-nemesis? Join Sam, Jeff, and Patron patron Eammon from Philadelphia as they break down this Mac classic! Hear Eammon revive an obscure song, "When I'm With You,"; the guys attempt to set a world record for holding a note; Sam goes topless in his tirade against Penny's "hunky henchmen"; and Murdoc himself makes an appearance with his new talk show. This one has it all folks!

]]> Cleo Rocks - S4:E9 Cleo Rocks - S4:E9 01:19:14 abff33c5-7ae3-4a6f-a468-8bc1000b3c91 98 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/cleo-rocks-s4-e9 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:48:24 +0000 Toniiight, Jack Dalton discovers his long-lost mother is a fugitive, and MacGyver must help his pal save her from multiple pursuers. Plus, a lengthy discussion, about bacon, Sam sings Phil Collins, and Mike debuts a new monthly feature!

]]> Ma Dalton - S4:E8 Ma Dalton - S4:E8 01:05:22 dd6db791-9d3f-4fa7-a8f9-e78be9166291 97 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/ma-dalton-s4-e8 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:25:20 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver helps police pursue an escaped psychopath, who turns out to be a puppet to an imprisoned criminal genius. Is this the most suspenseful episode of MacGyver ever? Plus, Jeff sings "Mr Prerogative," the guys pay tribute to a legendary supporter, and Dr. Zito rings the bell for a bone-chilling appearance!

]]> Deadly Dreams - S4:E7 Deadly Dreams - S4:E7 01:14:52 5ae3877f-823a-404c-9351-7ddb72e0e7e6 96 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/deadly-dreams-s4-e7 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:21:52 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver and Pete discover the wreckage of a DEA plane, leading to a life-or-death confrontation with drug smugglers! Plus, Sam sings "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," Simon from Sweden sends a video, and the guys talk about the #1 movie, Rain Main.

]]> The Survivors - S4:E6 The Survivors - S4:E6 00:55:59 ffcdb70a-5f35-4385-baac-47f1da2fd10e 95 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-survivors-s4-e6 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:54:23 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is chosen to test a car engine designed by the Phoenix Foundation, but a rival car owner has some dirty tricks up his sleeve. It's a multi-pronged Christmas miracle of an episode: 1) The guys debut their new holiday album! 2) Mike is back for some fun. 3) A new record of MacGyver mentions is set! Join Sam, Mike, and Jeff as they break down this awesome episode of 80s Mac & cheez!

]]> Collision Course - S4:E5 Collision Course - S4:E5 01:09:23 6a60e781-ad68-40c9-a902-f52e67118429 94 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/collision-course-s4-e5 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:11:17 +0000 Toniiight, Pete and a nun are taken hostage by Central American rebels, and MacGyver and Jack must rescue them! Wait, haven't we seen this before? Plus, Sam & Jeff talk The Naked Gun, Baby I Love Your Way, bun-length wieners and more!

]]> On a Wing and a Prayer - S4:E4 On a Wing and a Prayer - S4:E4 01:14:27 cd81050f-68df-4b36-b323-99794205ccbe 93 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/on-a-wing-and-a-prayer-s4-e4 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:34:23 +0000 Toniiight, after a car accident, MacGyver is taken in by an Amish family and steps up in their fight with a construction crew trying to take their land. Plus, the guys make their annual call to the Butterball turkey hotline, and tragedy strikes as Jeff's son falls into a well! Yikes!

]]> The Outsiders - S4:E3 The Outsiders - S4:E3 01:11:22 a6fa1735-7086-4383-a5b8-80ba85a7b961 92 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-outsiders-s4-e3 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:43:44 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is haunted by memories of a deadly incident from his youth while trying to prevent his friend's son from suffering the same fate. Is this the flashback-filled episode that finally gets Sam & Jeff to shed a tear? Plus, Jeff sings Bon Jovi, a new listener from Finland writes in, and more!

]]> Blood Brothers - S4:E2 Blood Brothers - S4:E2 01:08:32 98c637cf-eb74-4ce4-812f-d801720b154f 91 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/blood-brothers-s4-e2 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:09 +0000 Toniiight, Sam & Jeff go inside the creepy Parker house to welcome trick-or-treaters in their annual audio cringefest! Hear horrible jokes, bad impressions, cheesy sound effects, and listen to Jeff carve MacGyver's face into a pumpkin! It's the spooky season tradition that - for some godforsaken reason - refuses to die!

]]> 3rd Annual Halloween Mactacular 3rd Annual Halloween Mactacular 00:45:25 a1a3a371-2eb0-49ff-9870-7b4e1af0f59f 90 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/3rd-annual-halloween-mactacular Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:02:45 +0000 Toniiight, season 4 kicks off with a special Halloween episode (originally aired on 10/31/88!) as MacGyver and his pretty pal Penny Parker are put in peril when they visit a creepy, secret-filled old house! Plus, Claire from New Jersey co-hosts, new additions for season 4, and much more!

]]> The Secret of Parker House - S4:E1 The Secret of Parker House - S4:E1 01:31:41 e207716e-6f56-45a4-af44-1390b9cfd7a2 89 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-secret-of-parker-house-s4-e1 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:10:17 +0000 The “scariest film of all time” is turning 50 years old, and Sam & Jeff are paying homage to The Exorcist with an in-depth recap, review, and ridicule session! Plus, Jeff sings the #1 song from late-Dec 1973, Pazuzu stops by for a chat, and Sam serves up a sinfully good movie/music mastermix to drive out all the demons!

]]> The Exorcist The Exorcist 01:19:16 7fdabdd5-f076-400b-8293-3a2b60867d22 88 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-exorcist Sun, 01 Oct 2023 02:05:21 +0000 Toniiight, it's a MFOM first, as Sam & Jeff unveil a totally original radio drama! What would happen if a modern-day MacGyver ran into a vengeful and fresh-out-of-prison Quayle? Find out! Plus, 3 new people are inducted into the Listener Hall of Fame!

]]> Take Out or Die In Take Out or Die In 00:36:42 3f74bc95-7957-44fe-8d2d-68b6f46c975b 87 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/take-out-or-die-in Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:48:35 +0000 Toniiight, the Summer Refresh series kicks off with a look at The Running Man, from 1987! In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted cop gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a brutal TV game show. Can Jeff convince Sam that this is a true Arnold classic? Join us and find out!

]]> The Running Man The Running Man 01:02:46 bc65075a-391b-47eb-a4ff-c8e7302286a3 86 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-running-man Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:45:03 +0000 Toniiight, you're invited to the party as Sam & Jeff (and a special guest!) celebrate the 3rd season of MacGyver and Making Fun of MacGyver with another over-the-top extravaganza! We're recapping all the episodes, crowning a winner for the season-long sing-off, and totally rehashing every moment that gave us even a smidgen of joy in season 3!

]]> Season 3 Celebration Season 3 Celebration 01:46:53 f3ee4d96-b435-4f64-a584-2de546794286 85 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/season-3-celebration Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:43:36 +0000 Toniiight, a shipping magnate is the target of a hostile takeover and MacGyver enlists the man’s grandson to catch the criminals. It's the season 3 finale and a glorious helping of classic Mac & Cheez--don't miss it!

]]> Murderer's Sky - S3:E20 Murderer's Sky - S3:E20 01:14:27 78074311-aa60-4d6c-a490-101275dd2a34 84 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/murderers-sky-s3-e20 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:18:17 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver visits an old girlfriend, who’s now a park ranger, and gets thrust into a life-or-death battle with local poachers! Plus, Sam & Jeff debut their new commercial for No Nonsense Pantyhose, Jeff destroys another Whitney Houston #1 song, and what's up with that Don Davis accent?!

]]> The Endangered - S3:E19 The Endangered - S3:E19 01:05:02 e8b1e982-079c-4cbb-967b-2faace7e72b9 83 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-endangered-s3-e19 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 16:40:55 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver & Jack are stuck caring for an abandoned baby while looking for the mother, who is on the run from counterfeiters. Yes, it's our special Father's Day episode! Featuring discussions on diaper-changing, pantyhose, and getting out of one's mind and into one's car!


]]> Rock the Cradle - S3:E18 Rock the Cradle - S3:E18 01:08:16 2f440f34-d5a3-4df1-9ad7-617e3016b5f2 82 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/rock-the-cradle-s3-e18 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:27:11 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver & Jack Dalton set out to rescue an older Native American man after he’s abducted by two mercenaries looking for sacred treasure. Plus, Jeff goes off on a weirdly specific rant, then sings "Man in the Mirror," and finally insists upon referring to "Two Eagles" as "Two Rivers." Zany stuff, folks!

]]> Mask of the Wolf - S3:E17 Mask of the Wolf - S3:E17 00:57:23 b6d0ff08-e0ad-4fb8-a20a-79b793405929 81 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/mask-of-the-wolf-s3-e17 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:05:15 +0000 Toniiight, a mountain man who witnessed toxic waste dumping has testimony that is vital for MacGyver and Pete. But his flashbacks to Vietnam could threaten their case! Join Sam & Sam for plenty of "doag" mentions, a fascinating backstory behind RDA's co-star, and - YES! - a Rick Astley sing-a-long!

]]> The Spoilers - S3:E16 The Spoilers - S3:E16 01:10:34 951fd036-a18a-40e3-937e-8c5e702cb2df 80 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-spoilers-s3-e16 Sat, 27 May 2023 02:19:41 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver's life is on the line when the shady developer of a new marina hires a beautiful woman to scare Mac away from the project. Plus, super-fan Beau Rigby joins Sam & Jeff to chew on the abundant cheese in this one, featuring a music montage, water-flopping dummy, and Mac's hottest co-star yet!

]]> The Negotiator - S3:E15 The Negotiator - S3:E15 01:12:15 05959c94-30ac-405e-b358-0925b490d1cc 79 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-negotiator-s3-e15 Mon, 08 May 2023 01:11:40 +0000 IT -- HAS -- HAPPENED! WE MET RICHARD DEAN ANDERSON! Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff for this incredible landmark episode as Mike spins the true tale of pursuing, meeting, and interviewing the MacGyver legend!

]]> The Road to RDA The Road to RDA 01:14:11 2a1e5ca8-9376-4f5c-b97c-dba781fd0a44 78 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-road-to-rda Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:53:02 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver and Jack Dalton are wanted by authorities in France after they get caught up in a major jewel heist! Plus, The Road to RDA continues with Mike joining Sam & Jeff to prep for his pursuit of Richard Dean Anderson, and - uh oh - Roberta the flirty robot is back! Will she behave?

]]> The Odd Triple - S3:E14 The Odd Triple - S3:E14 01:07:48 4dec14db-222a-471d-a7f8-2b75a2c8b333 77 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-odd-triple-s3-e14 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:07:21 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver returns to Minnesota to help his old hockey coach take his high school team to the state championships, and deal with a star player’s nasty attitude. Wow--talk about high stakes! Plus, the guys welcome a familiar friend back to the show for a new adventure, Jeff sings INXS, and maybe a little more!

]]> Thin Ice - S3:E13 Thin Ice - S3:E13 01:03:55 749ea9a7-fb89-474c-a6a2-c75d0b79e902 76 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/thin-ice-s3-e13 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:13:16 +0000 Tonight, after a deadly explosion on his watch, Pete Thornton retires from the Phoenix Foundation--but MacGyver suspects the accident may have been sabotage. Plus, the guys ask show announcer & foul-mouthed grouch Vern Sanderson to join as their 3rd co-host; Sam sings George Harrison; and there's a 2-minute deep dive into Friendly's restaurants!

]]> Early Retirement - S3:E12 Early Retirement - S3:E12 01:12:04 c9317504-b4ad-41d1-8df5-9d60db4ce20a 75 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/early-retirement-s3-e12 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:11:11 +0000 Toniiight, when a virus that mysteriously causes things to grow old quickly is accidentally unleashed, MacGyver must stop it before it is released upon the world. Plus, our first edition of Mac Libs, Jeff sings George Michael, and a slightly disturbing visit from a certain female doctor!

]]> Kill Zone - S3:E11 Kill Zone - S3:E11 01:03:12 ea7f67de-57ad-42ce-a27c-f193f4fc8216 74 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/kill-zone-s3-e11 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:01:20 +0000 Tonight, MacGyver must figure out why terrorists are trying to kill Nikki Carpenter and prevent the killers from carrying out their next target. Plus, Sam sings George Michael's "Faith," Viewer Mail, a Time Capsule Commercial, and a little more!

]]> Blow Out - S3:E10 Blow Out - S3:E10 01:06:26 06bd8040-c42e-4b65-b93a-e8d38c9893b4 73 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/blow-out-s3-e10 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:48:36 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is picked to judge a contest at his old college but winds up having to defuse a bomb planted by a troubled student. Plus, Sam & Jeff welcome superfan Kristian from Norway to the show, and Sam's dad cuts a brutal PSA!

]]> Hell Week - S3:E9 Hell Week - S3:E9 01:19:10 16fe6dac-5deb-484d-9667-1dcbb61953ba 72 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/hell-week-s3-e9 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 07:15:09 +0000 Toniiight, while grieving over the tragic loss of his friend, MacGyver is visited by a nemesis who's looking to finish what he started years ago! Plus, Patreon supporter Vivian from Taiwan joins Sam & Jeff to guest host the show!

]]> The Widowmaker - S3:E8 The Widowmaker - S3:E8 01:08:48 fa841c4f-d568-4d9a-b5ae-19277fe8ec9c 71 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-widowmaker-s3-e8 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:55:47 +0000 Toniiight,  MacGyver goes to a small town in Arkansas to bail his buddy Jack Dalton out of another jam, but they both wind up trapped doing hard labor in a prison camp! Plus, Jeff sings "I Think We're Alone Now," Archibald from Pittsburgh is back, and Christmas gets its long-overdue makeover!

]]> Jack in the Box - S3:E7 Jack in the Box - S3:E7 01:03:50 ce08461e-07c7-452d-8e91-a8366193f437 70 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/jack-in-the-box-s3-e7 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:14:48 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver & Nikki must beat the Soviets to find a downed stealth fighter jet, while also helping a Soviet psychic defect. Plus, Sam makes a call to the Butterball turkey hotline, a psychic visitor stops by, and the guys are joined by superfan Claire Fisher in this monumental episode 69!!

]]> GX-1 - S3:E6 GX-1 - S3:E6 01:19:03 8bec9c4d-621f-4aa0-a23a-4be82e965214 69 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/gx-1-s3-e6 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:47:05 +0000 Toniiight, after his friend is the victim of a fatal hit & run, MacGyver vows to hunt down the killer and gets help from his friend's sister. But what about this flagrant repeat casting?! And why can't Jeff recognize it? Plus, Sam finishes his diss track aimed at the casting director, while Jeff mimics Michael Jackson's "Bad."

]]> Fire and Ice - S3:E5 Fire and Ice - S3:E5 01:01:07 f7aaa97c-44fc-485a-8d2b-9da785ad2d47 68 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/fire-and-ice-s3-e5 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:35:11 +0000 Toniiight, while mapping some wilderness in Alaska, MacGyver discovers an abandoned ship, a Russian stowaway, and Bigfoot! Plus, the guys are joined by their first-ever confirmed fan, Gary from Kelowna, British Columbia, who may know how to speak sasquatch!?

]]> Ghost Ship - S3:E4 Ghost Ship - S3:E4 01:09:38 78edddd3-71b5-4303-9a13-007511d9de90 67 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/ghost-ship-s3-e4 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:59:07 +0000 Toniiight, it's baaaaack! Join Sam, Jeff, and a cast of trick-or-treating guest stars as they celebrate the spookiest season in true Making Fun of MacGyver fashion! Plus, Jeff uncovers a hidden & terrifying episode of MacGyver, Sam makes the first-ever Mactail, and much more! Listen... if you dare.

]]> 2nd Annual Halloween Mactacular 2nd Annual Halloween Mactacular 00:41:42 78b884da-4053-4e38-a95b-89bd57376cc0 66 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/2nd-annual-halloween-mactacular Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:34:58 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver's friend, hiding from the mob in a witness protection program, has his daughter & grandson kidnapped, and Mac gets caught in the crossfire. Plus, more discussion about Lost Love Pt. 2, Jeff sings Whitney, and an old pal calls in to make an offer the guys CAN refuse!

]]> Back from the Dead - S3:E3 Back from the Dead - S3:E3 01:15:59 97457084-b8f6-4247-9e70-33d9bd0128d5 65 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/back-from-the-dead-s3-e3 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 19:24:06 +0000 Toniiight, it’s the thrilling conclusion to Lost Love, as Jack Dalton helps MacGyver steal back the jade dragon in order to free his former lover being held captive. Will this big two-parter finish strong? Plus, Sam starts his season 3 sing-offs with a Whitney Houston ballad, and the guys write a letter to a VIP, asking him to join the show!

]]> Lost Love (Part 2) - S3:E2 Lost Love (Part 2) - S3:E2 01:05:54 cf6b3aec-ce1d-46e7-9ea9-164131491120 64 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/lost-love-part-2-s3-e2 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:31 +0000 Toniiight, it’s the season 3 premiere, as Soviet agents use a former lover of MacGyver's, who he thought to be dead, as a pawn to steal a valuable Chinese statue! It's the first-ever 2-part episode, and the first-ever 2-man edition of the show, as Sam & Jeff begin a new chapter! Also, why does Sam have such a beef with this episode's casting manager? Listen and find out!

]]> Lost Love (Part 1) - S3:E1 Lost Love (Part 1) - S3:E1 01:04:54 4296951b-0105-4127-8ead-f71499a63596 63 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/lost-love-part-1-s3-e1 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:50:00 +0000 Toniiight, you're invited to the party as Sam, Mike, & Jeff celebrate the 2nd season of MacGyver and their sophomore season of podcasting with another over-indulgent extravaganza! We’ll crown a winner for the season-long sing-off, give away a free box of food, make a donation to charity, and whoa - bombshell announcement - someone is quitting the show!!

]]> Season 2 Celebration Season 2 Celebration 01:16:08 2e00e107-2dcc-4384-bbb8-dd2d06a6428a 62 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/season-2-celebration Fri, 09 Sep 2022 02:13:34 +0000 Toniiight, the guys celebrate the 40th anniversary of a true 80s classic: Fast Times at Ridgemont High! What makes this movie so special? Does it still hold up? And what's the tie-in to MacGyver? All these questions and more are answered in one of our most jam-packed, fun-filled episodes ever!

]]> Fast Times at Ridgemont High Fast Times at Ridgemont High 01:29:59 a32d3ce4-0a68-4a59-b3e3-5b4a050c0785 61 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:04:14 +0000 Toniiight, Jeff takes over the show with his wife, as they dish out relationship advice to listeners who sound a lot like some MacGyver characters! Can a woman be thrown and still respected in the morning? This question and more will be answered in surprisingly earnest fashion!

]]> Making Love with MacGyver Making Love with MacGyver 00:49:34 9f631b26-2bef-4665-ab93-e1b20994c218 60 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/making-love-with-macgyver Wed, 03 Aug 2022 02:17:02 +0000 Toniiight, it’s our first ever fan appreciation show and MFOM Listener Hall of Fame induction ceremony! Join us as we play back listener audio submissions, sort through some viewer mail, and enshrine three listeners in absolute podcast glory! Can you even "enshrine someone in glory"? Eh... listen and find out!

]]> Fan Appreciation Day Fan Appreciation Day 00:54:10 ca840799-c144-4466-8cff-dd2a42f721ec 59 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/fan-appreciation-day Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:11:41 +0000 Toniiight, Mike goes rogue and hosts the entire show by himself! Yes, while Sam and Jeff take a short summer break, Mike is welcoming Bruce McGill back to the show for an interview and looking at some early acting roles taken by Bruce, Richard Dean Anderson, and Dana Elcar! Plus, do ya think Mike is sexy? You might after he sings Rod Stewart's classic disco song!

Old TV show episodes mentioned in this show:

  • Partridge Family S3 E16 – Trial of Partridge One – January 19, 1973 - Available on Crackle
  • Facts of Life - S2 E16 - Brian and Sylvia - March 25, 1981 - Available on Daily Motion
  • Delta House - S1 E6 - The Draft - March 3, 1979 - Available on YouTube 
]]> Mike on the Mic Mike on the Mic 00:43:01 b8f9259b-6c95-4e47-a7aa-25a9078e063a 58 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/mike-on-the-mic Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:41:07 +0000 Toniiight, the Summer Refresh series kicks off with a spirited recap, review, and ridicule of the 1979 cult classic gang movie, The Warriors!

]]> The Warriors The Warriors 01:06:43 5d1ed54c-3fa8-4b31-a3d7-b66fd27182df 57 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-warriors Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:19:09 +0000 Toniiight, it's the season 2 finale(!), as MacGyver and a female agent he despises attempt to free a human rights activist from a psychiatric hospital in Czechoslovakia. Or is it Russia? And is this Mac's craziest self-defense weapon yet? Plus, Stacey Stacem drops by for another long-distance dedication! Join us. :)

]]> For Love or Money - S2:E22 For Love or Money - S2:E22 01:04:03 897688b4-318e-4579-ad0d-d42d58c17272 56 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/for-love-or-money-s2-e22 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:18:05 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver gets hit with amnesia! That means he forgets about stopping a plot to bomb a funeral, forgets Pete, forgets he hates guns, and - gasp - even forgets his name! And yet, somehow, this episode manages to smash the record for Mac mentions! It's a historic, must-listen episode (or something)!

]]> DOA MacGyver - S2:E21 DOA MacGyver - S2:E21 01:19:03 3d8c8dfa-c9cc-4143-ad64-4481ddd5eda6 55 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/doa-macgyver-s2-e21 Mon, 23 May 2022 16:27:25 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver’s friends throw him a surprise birthday party, while Mac mulls over resigning from the Phoenix Foundation! Ugh, it’s a clip show. But special guest Claire Fisher helps liven things up, including our first-ever male-female duet! Plus, is Mike Desmond an NFL star or an insane Russian political prisoner? And hey, Grandpa Harry stops by again! Join us!

]]> Friends - S2:E20 Friends - S2:E20 01:21:37 66474f55-b052-46dd-8331-c1203b3f711c 54 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/friends-s2-e20 Thu, 12 May 2022 17:36:24 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is sent to Central America to rescue an American pilot who has been wrongly imprisoned, and his daughter surprises Mac by joining him on the mission. Plus, an in-depth conversation on rats, moles, and other mammals!



]]> Bushmaster - S2:E19 Bushmaster - S2:E19 01:28:24 7b86cce7-7ec7-4fd1-957d-fe1835ce9fa5 53 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/bushmaster-s2-e19 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:24:01 +0000 Toniiight, Murdoc, a master-of-disguise assassin who was long thought dead, lures MacGyver and Pete into a trap! Plus, we welcome super-fan Beau Rigby as guest co-host! And, show announcer Vern Sanderson makes a surprise appearance, and boy is he pissed!

]]> Partners - S2:E18 Partners - S2:E18 01:08:14 7306bfff-c68f-4c87-90c6-064a00cd2bfc 52 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/partners-s2-e18 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:06:03 +0000 Toniiight, Jack Dalton is back and on the run from two corrupt CIA agents, forcing MacGyver to help him clear his name!. Brace yourself, as one of your beloved hosts will drop his lowest rating ever on this episode! Plus, another secret prank/bet prank is played on Mike, and Sam gets his first crack at singing a #1 hit from the 80s!

]]> Dalton, Jack of Spies - S2:E17 Dalton, Jack of Spies - S2:E17 01:07:02 2c01adb8-968d-4ed7-a69b-fa270baa86e9 51 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/dalton-jack-of-spies Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:28:41 +0000 Toniiight, it's a stunningly good Making Fun of MacGyver, as we celebrate our 50th episode (!) with an in-depth interview of MacGyver creator, Lee David Zlotoff! Hear how Mac was created, why Lee chose to not stay with the show, what he thought of the 2016 reboot, what he thinks the name of our show should be changed to, and much more! Plus, Sam drops a straight-up banger as he reveals the song he'd choose if he was in MacGyver The Musical! It's truly a can't-miss show!

]]> Interview with Lee David Zlotoff Interview with Lee David Zlotoff 01:18:21 82a7c691-153c-435b-8629-7d63a402b5a7 50 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/interview-with-lee-david-zlotoff Sun, 06 Mar 2022 06:40:12 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver gets caught in an avalanche and a potentially deadly mixup with the mob that also puts Pete in peril! We've got soy sauce, ice cubes, more Livin on a Prayer karaoke, and a can't-miss-surprise guest at the end of our show! This one is a true gem!

]]> Out in the Cold - S2:E16 Out in the Cold - S2:E16 01:09:14 80c55c1b-2d29-47b9-95ca-ab807cfd7ff5 49 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/out-in-the-cold-s2-e16 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:01:40 +0000 Toniiight, the guys take a brief & sentimental detour off the MacGyver highway to reflect on the recent rash of celebrity deaths and pay their respects. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff for an odd but heartfelt (and occasionally funny) 50 minutes of feelings.

]]> In Memoriam In Memoriam 00:50:06 d021ca79-a984-4ab6-a820-60a831a3da9a 48 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/in-memoriam Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:03:34 +0000 Toniiight, an archaeologist is kidnapped by pirates to help them find sunken treasure and MacGyver must come to her rescue! Plus, we learn the reason why the show moved to Canada in season 3, Jeff is the first to tackle "Livin' On a Prayer," and Mike co-hosts live from an NFL stadium. (Sorry!)

]]> Pirates - S2:E15 Pirates - S2:E15 01:04:42 1c805c8e-893d-4ade-9474-485e738058e0 47 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/pirates-s2-e15 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:43:49 +0000 Toniiight, Sam, Mike, & Jeff delve into the first episode of the new MacGruber series on Peacock. It's raunchy. It's weird. But is it good? Plus, we get a visit from Chet Albert and his Albert Achievement Awards.

]]> MacGruber - S1:E1 MacGruber - S1:E1 00:58:02 61a66054-76e8-4029-946f-a15b242682cf 46 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/macgruber-s1-e1 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:18:56 +0000 Toniiight, a pregnant woman is on the run from her husband who wants her dead after she discovers his dark secret, and MacGyver must come to her rescue! Can Sam, Mike, and Jeff somehow turn this into a Christmas episode? And what will Jesus think about their naughty jokes? Find out!

]]> Birth Day - S2:E14 Birth Day - S2:E14 01:15:43 157441f5-1757-482b-a8b7-37e4fd6c1818 Making Fun of MacGyver 45 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/birth-day-s2-e14 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:46:30 +0000 Toniiight, Penny Parker comes to stay at MacGyver's for a few days and accidentally uncovers an assassination plot of a foreign official! Will the eye candy be worth the ear coal? Time shall tell. Also, MacGyver the musical is heating up, and we've got details from Lee David Zlotoff. Join us!

]]> Soft Touch - S2:E13 Soft Touch - S2:E13 01:11:00 ef059d6e-e577-4c37-a5a5-ad68cf57d69c 44 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e13-soft-touch Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:25:27 +0000 Toniiight, when Pete's ex-wife and son are kidnapped by a disgruntled former agent, MacGyver must come to the rescue. But why does this disgruntled agent need to say "MacGyver" so many times? And if you're gonna come up with a fake name, do you really go with "Obadiah"? Join us as we mess around with this deep dive into Pete's semi-deadbeat dad backstory.

]]> Family Matter - S2:E12 Family Matter - S2:E12 01:06:56 f70b5bb9-3179-4027-928b-f4c432d8acdc 43 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s12e12-family-matter Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:33:25 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver and his grandfather get trapped inside the Phoenix Foundation building by terrorists attempting to blow up a bomb. Also, there's a very Better Homes & Gardens-looking woman who can apparently kill people with her bare hands within seconds. And, a crazy amount of flashbacks with Grandpa Harry! Join Sam, Mike, and Jeff as they get silly with "Phoenix Under Siege," from January 5, 1987.

]]> Phoenix Under Siege - S2:E11 Phoenix Under Siege - S2:E11 01:03:59 bb86ef36-4a36-40f1-858c-66e248936d5c 42 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e11-phoenix-under-siege Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:38:06 +0000 Toniiight, you're invited to join Sam, Mike, and Jeff in a creepy old mansion as they celebrate the spookiest season them all--oh, and MacGyver! They're answering the door for "trick or treaters" while being dressed up as Mac characters, Plus, the guys interview Claire Fisher of the Dead Fictional Girlfriends Research Report! Listen... if you dare.

]]> 1st Annual Halloween Mactacular 1st Annual Halloween Mactacular 01:06:29 d450991e-af37-4c22-954f-a1b98048cd11 41 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/1st-annual-halloween-mactacular Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:47:33 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver, a retired actor, and the actor's wife are on the run from the mob after they accidentally come into possession of counterfeit money. It’s a special episode (the 40th!) as the guys welcome their first co-host ever, superfan Mia from Australia! Like Mad Max-style chases across the desert? Tune in as Sam, Mike, Mia, and Jeff discuss "Three for the Road," (season 2, episode 10).

]]> Three for the Road - S2:E10 Three for the Road - S2:E10 01:16:24 3305357f-ff68-4aa7-8487-0ddd48e96f8d 40 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e10-three-for-the-road Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:09:53 +0000 Toniiight, a friend of MacGyver's is plagued by nightmares, seeing Mac get killed in them(!), while Mac is focused on stopping a plan to hijack a missile guidance system. Will her visions come true? Will Sam's similar visions of peril come true? And what's a water clock? Find out as Sam, Mike, and Jeff discuss "Silent World," (season 2, episode 9).

]]> Silent World - S2:E9 Silent World - S2:E9 01:04:05 9aca651d-502e-4093-b62e-029353c7df3a 39 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e9-silent-world Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:36:43 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is focused on saving some golden eagles, but a pair of thugs with a taste for bird-hunting have Mac in their sights too. Will this episode set a new record for stolen footage? What does it say on MacGyver's jeep registration? And can Jeff hatch eggs with chair stuffing and vegetable oil? Find out as we review MacGyver, season 2, episode 8, from 11/17/86, Eagles!

]]> Eagles - S2:E8 Eagles - S2:E8 01:14:01 1b97a1ca-c819-4078-ba1c-5c138d76e47a 38 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e8-eagles Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:25:49 +0000 Toniiight, it’s a special look back at the Fall TV lineup of 1986 as the guys wax nostalgic about the shows that competed against MacGyver in prime time. We're talking Newhart, Who's the Boss, Family Ties, and much more! Plus, Sam, Mike, and Jeff debut their new party chat lines! 

]]> 1986 Fall TV Lineup 1986 Fall TV Lineup 01:28:37 79fd9f9c-ee30-4d5a-a8bb-397a92017a4e 37 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/1986-fall-tv-lineup Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:07:41 +0000 Toniiight, a nun and some orphans are in need of rescue by MacGyver from murderous soldiers in Southeast Asia. Will it be Sam, Mike, or Jeff that has the real-life story that mirrors the plot of this episode? And what does it mean when someone screams "BULGARIA!" at you?! Join us as we recap, review, and ridicule Season 2, Episode 7, "The Road Not Taken," from 11/10/1986.

]]> The Road Not Taken - S2:E7 The Road Not Taken - S2:E7 01:14:22 e3a5c8af-b1f7-4dd8-a2b8-6e017a10315e 36 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e7-the-road-nottaken Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:29:04 +0000 Toniiight, it’s a very special episode, as Sam, Mike, and Jeff talk with veteran actor Bruce McGill, aka Jack Dalton! Tune in for great stories about his time on MacGyver, acting opposite Daniel Day-Lewis, and much more. 

]]> Interview with Bruce McGill Interview with Bruce McGill 01:13:51 9ae46aab-2f98-4849-a2e7-993fcf2bc06c 35 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/interview-with-bruce-mcgill Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:10:33 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver's old friend tricks him into going to Central America to rescue a botanist, but it turns out to be another old friend who’s in trouble. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 2, Episode 6, "Jack of Lies," from 11/3/1986.

]]> Jack of Lies - S2:E6 Jack of Lies - S2:E6 01:09:30 1ce45e44-1a92-4f48-83f7-ad03b3a53aa0 34 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e6-jack-of-lies Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:20:14 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is stranded in the wilderness with a group of teenage gang members, and he must get them to put aside their differences long enough to survive the ordeal. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 2, Episode 5, "Final Approach," from October 27, 1986.

]]> Final Approach - S2:E5 Final Approach - S2:E5 01:14:37 d05f4ed5-ad6f-4381-96c2-97e5f2e93ef5 33 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e5-final-approach Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:39:24 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver has to rescue a friend's young brother after the boy gets mixed up with some dangerous scam artists presenting him as a legendary mystical Chinese figure. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 2, Episode 4, "The Wish Child," from October 20, 1986.

]]> The Wish Child - S2:E4 The Wish Child - S2:E4 01:24:55 30608a21-6741-431a-83e6-b5af43773957 32 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e4-the-wish-child Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:42:00 +0000 Toniiight, Sam, Mike, & Jeff take a break from talking classic Mac to welcome Jenn Bauer, a leader of the #SaveMacGyver movement. Find out why the CBS reboot was recently cancelled and what the fans are doing to bring it back!

]]> #SaveMacGyver #SaveMacGyver 01:00:57 ea55a0f8-7796-4d5e-b6eb-0a24af22897e 31 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/savemacgyver Thu, 27 May 2021 18:17:13 +0000 Toniiight, a friend of MacGyver's becomes suicidal after being swindled out of his life savings, so Mac orchestrates a reverse scam to get the money back. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 2, Episode 3, "Twice Stung," from October 6, 1986.

]]> Twice Stung - S2:E3 Twice Stung - S2:E3 01:08:08 353111af-8085-4578-8456-5245d8ba5d99 30 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e3-twice-stung Sun, 16 May 2021 18:00:36 +0000 Toniiight, A hitman passes himself off as a father looking for his lost son, causing MacGyver to help him find his target. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 2, Episode 2, "The Eraser," from September 29, 1986.

]]> The Eraser - S2:E2 The Eraser - S2:E2 01:15:48 989bccf1-0f2a-4f7f-a516-b408da29bff4 29 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e2-the-eraser Sun, 02 May 2021 19:40:24 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is sent to test the security at a top-secret military lab but runs into a malfunctioning supercomputer that wants to kill him. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 2, Episode 1, "The Human Factor," from September 22, 1986.

]]> The Human Factor - S2:E1 The Human Factor - S2:E1 01:12:56 3921d8b5-e5b0-4e38-bfed-245ab12f6e22 28 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s2e1-the-human-factor Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:23:39 +0000 Toniiight, Sam, Mike, & Jeff talk all things Macgyver with fellow Mac-loving podcaster, Patrick O'Riley. Plus, hear what the guys are doing during their hiatus between seasons 1 and 2.

]]> Interview with Patrick O'Riley Interview with Patrick O'Riley 00:46:55 a04f8c99-152f-42c0-ba79-f80ba09f0fa6 Sam Jordan 27 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/interview-with-patrick-o-riley Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:56:37 +0000 Toniiight, you're invited to the party as Sam, Mike & Jeff celebrate the 1st season of MacGyver and their first season of podcasting Making Fun of MacGyver with an incredibly over-indulgent extravaganza!

]]> Season 1 Celebration Season 1 Celebration 01:59:39 ea0402ef-339d-4258-83e5-7923d5586aef 26 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/season-1-celebration Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:31:32 +0000 Toniiight, it's the first-ever interview for Making Fun of MacGyver, as Sam, Mike, and Jeff talk with actor, director, fight coordinator, weapons expert, and co-star of MacGyver S1E22 "The Assassin," Anthony De Longis!

]]> Interview with Anthony De Longis Interview with Anthony De Longis 00:59:17 ed5adaa6-53a3-4d12-a9c8-f7c91343e0f5 25 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/interview-with-anthony-de-longis Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:32:59 +0000 Toniiight, an assassin is primed to knock off a high-ranking official when MacGyver is called in to track him down. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 22, "The Assassin," from May 7, 1986.

]]> The Assassin - S1:E22 The Assassin - S1:E22 01:05:58 078ef410-4217-432d-b966-14ebbd622942 Sam Jordan 24 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s1e22-the-assassin Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:10:29 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver must fake insanity so that he and Pete can help a woman break her political activist father out of a secured Russian mental asylum. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 21, "A Prisoner of Conscience," from April 30, 1986.

]]> A Prisoner of Conscience - S1:E21 A Prisoner of Conscience - S1:E21 01:11:18 636f75e1-bcdf-4edc-b15f-c9b15d6854a9 Sam Jordan 23 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s1e21-a-prisoner-of-conscience Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:19:44 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver cooks up an elaborate plot to break a medical missionary out of a prison in North Africa. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 20, "The Escape," from April 16, 1986.

]]> The Escape - S1:E20 The Escape - S1:E20 01:03:49 05604b97-a872-48c5-89da-78317621eb3f Sam Jordan 22 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-escape Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:14:47 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver gets taken hostage on a hijacked train and then has to help the hijackers find some unscrupulous medicine men. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 19, "Slow Death," from April 2, 1986.

]]> Slow Death - S1:E19 Slow Death - S1:E19 01:19:54 a165ce1b-fa43-4192-973d-9a718128306f Sam Jordan 21 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/s1e19-slow-death Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:17:22 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver must rescue a young computer genius who gets kidnapped by arms dealers who need help with their stolen missiles. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 18, "Ugly Duckling," from March 12, 1986.

]]> Ugly Duckling - S1:E18 Ugly Duckling - S1:E18 00:59:44 1c7b5806-16da-4907-badd-12b53200ccea Sam Jordan 20 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/ugly-duckling Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:05:16 +0000 Toniiight, while on a rescue mission in Soviet Afghanistan, MacGyver is shot and wounded, and needs the help of a local woman and her son to survive. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 17, "To Be a Man," from February 26, 1986.

]]> To Be a Man - S1:E17 To Be a Man - S1:E17 01:00:25 3c3dd7e4-7dd0-445d-acd4-c190b3d4d810 19 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/to-be-a-man Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:15:34 +0000 Toniiight, while trying to escape Bulgaria with secret documents, MacGyver meets an American actress who accidentally gets him caught by the authorities. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 16, "Every Time She Smiles," from February 19, 1986.

]]> Every Time She Smiles - S1:E16 Every Time She Smiles - S1:E16 01:01:10 d784eb43-61e4-40d4-b6e0-8cd8ae2b4f01 Sam Jordan 18 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/every-time-she-smiles Thu, 03 Dec 2020 04:09:07 +0000 Toniiight, there’s a mole inside the agency, and MacGyver must discover who it is before he becomes the next victim. Join Sam, Mike, & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 15, "The Enemy Within," from February 12, 1986.

]]> The Enemy Within - S1:E15 The Enemy Within - S1:E15 00:54:20 3b63dee3-c568-4ade-ad3c-48e3af84ebfa 17 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-enemy-withn Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:03:21 +0000 Toniiight, a cruise ship is the target of a terrorist attack and MacGyver and a friend are needed to dismantle multiple bombs before it's too late. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 15, "Countdown," from February 5, 1986.

]]> Countdown - S1:E14 Countdown - S1:E14 01:04:16 c1cf73b1-423f-4ea0-a274-9520fb8e59f8 Sam Jordan 16 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/countdown Fri, 06 Nov 2020 03:23:50 +0000 In this special one-off episode, Sam, Mike, and Jeff thoroughly examine the question that absolutely no one is asking: How would MacGyver vote? We're talking politics and pulling no punches in this asinine-but-enjoyable roundtable discussion of Mac's hypothetical views on the issues, from 1985 to 2020.

]]> How Would MacGyver Vote? How Would MacGyver Vote? 00:34:53 6320bca7-ddf0-4037-af87-3282643adda7 Sam Jordan 15 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/how-would-macgyver-vote Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:54:48 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver’s ex-girlfriend needs his help in finding a uranium thief, but it could cost both of them their lives. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 13, "Flame's End," from January 29, 1986.

]]> Flame's End - S1:E13 Flame's End - S1:E13 01:08:08 3ce491c9-76d6-4d3e-9453-b174124f7ed9 Sam Jordan 14 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/flames-end Fri, 09 Oct 2020 02:50:00 +0000 Toniiight, an enemy of MacGyver's fills a supposed safe house with a series of deadly traps to exact his revenge. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 12, "Deathlock," from January 22, 1986.

]]> Deathlock - S1:E12 Deathlock - S1:E12 01:09:48 6a87b371-b1d7-4219-89be-d68320863841 13 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/deathlock Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:04:57 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is kidnapped by enemy agents and injected with a mind-altering drug that will kill him in six hours without the antidote. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap, review, and ridicule Season 1, Episode 11, "Nightmares," from January 15, 1986.

]]> Nightmares - S1:E11 Nightmares - S1:E11 01:00:24 54a59da3-1dea-4ae0-a1d6-31209483adb1 Sam Jordan 12 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/nightmares Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:49:56 +0000 Toniiight, there’s a contract out on MacGyver, and Mac’s grandfather is about to get caught in the crossfire. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review Season 1, Episode 10 of MacGyver, "Target MacGyver," from December 22, 1985.

]]> Target MacGyver- S1:E10 Target MacGyver- S1:E10 01:13:32 f36f1240-fb43-4162-ab8a-ed3dc94cd5ae Sam Jordan 11 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/target-macgyver Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:29:53 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver is called on to protect a man from his mob-boss brother so he can visit his dying mother. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review Season 1, Episode 9 of MacGyver, "The Prodigal," from December 8, 1985.

]]> The Prodigal - S1:E9 The Prodigal - S1:E9 01:14:05 bc93859f-b701-42aa-8b1b-7cca1f3a19fc Sam Jordan 10 full true https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-prodigal Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:50:33 +0000 Toniiight, when an oil well burns out of control, MacGyver’s brains & bravery are needed to help stop the fire and save his friends' fortunes.

Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review Season 1, Episode 8 of MacGyver, "Hellfire," from November 24, 1985.

]]> Hellfire - S1:E8 Hellfire - S1:E8 01:02:09 63a528a2-904f-4016-9bdc-d64feef25410 9 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/hellfire Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:58:11 +0000 Toniiight, MacGyver stumbles into a hostage situation at a rural airport and faces off with a crew of dangerous criminals.

Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review the Season 1, Episode 7 of MacGyver, "Last Stand," from November 17, 1985.

]]> Last Stand - S1:E7 Last Stand - S1:E7 00:47:01 bc032893-e7eb-4667-8553-130823f9b579 8 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/last-stand Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:11:12 +0000 Tonight, MacGyver ventures deep into the Amazon and comes face-to-face with a horde of killer ants. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review the insanely so-bad-it's-good Season 1, Episode 6 of MacGyver, "Trumbo's World," from November 10, 1985.

]]> Trumbo's World - S1:E6 Trumbo's World - S1:E6 00:55:49 344fe4d0-30e1-454a-8ac3-a03de88d3c57 Sam Jordan 7 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/trumbos-world Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:43:59 +0000 Tonight, MacGyver is sent to help a senator's daughter retrieve $60 million in stolen diamonds from a ruthless casino owner in the Virgin Islands. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review the Season 1, Episode 5 of MacGyver, "The Heist," from November 3, 1985.

]]> The Heist - S1:E5 The Heist - S1:E5 01:16:50 d205d202-3e0d-49d6-ac34-f716a0feedd6 Sam Jordan 6 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-heist Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:35:20 +0000 Tonight, MacGyver is sent to South America to rescue an American journalist and escape the country, but a powerful criminal and corrupt military general have different plans. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review the Season 1, Episode 4 of MacGyver, "The Gauntlet," from October 20, 1985.

]]> The Gauntlet - S1:E4 The Gauntlet - S1:E4 00:56:51 6b7500d6-5376-4c37-8cd4-38e5d0477eb6 Sam Jordan 5 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/the-gauntlet Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:03:29 +0000 Tonight, MacGyver obtains a top-secret wristwatch in Budapest, but when a young Gypsy girl steals it, a dangerous chain of events is set in motion. Join Sam, Mike & Jeff as they recap and review the Season 1, Episode 3 of MacGyver, "Thief of Budapest," from October 13, 1985.

]]> Thief of Budapest - S1:E3 Thief of Budapest - S1:E3 01:00:01 d91a0dde-b05a-4c6c-a1eb-b523f599ef6f 4 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/thief-of-budapest Mon, 25 May 2020 16:19:56 +0000 Tonight, MacGyver has 24 hours to get in and out of Burma to retrieve a canister of deadly toxin from a crashed American jet. Join Jeff, Mike, & Sam as they recap and review the Season 1, Episode 2 of MacGyver, "The Golden Triangle," from October 6, 1985.

]]> The Golden Triangle - S1:E2 The Golden Triangle - S1:E2 00:54:04 bd225469-1475-47b4-8392-d1618a83135b 3 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/3-the-golden-triangle Sat, 16 May 2020 17:13:12 +0000 You've met the handsome hosts, now it's time to meet MacGyver! Join Jeff, Mike, & Sam as they recap and review the pilot episode of MacGyver from September 29, 1985.

]]> Pilot - S1:E1 Pilot - S1:E1 00:53:42 5b2fd387-a3d7-44e2-8d48-4e68c8e78b9a 2 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/2-pilot Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:38:34 +0000 This is it: the debut episode of Making Fun of MacGyver! Meet Sam, Mike, & Jeff and get to know your new, very attractive hosts and learn their TV-watching & MacGyver-loving backgrounds.

]]> Getting to Know You Getting to Know You 00:40:19 403043de-66ef-4faa-8ad1-fb3a688400b6 1 full false https://pod.co/making-fun-of-macgyver/1-getting-to-know-you Sat, 18 Apr 2020 22:57:48 +0000