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Valiantly Off Balance
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.
Harry Morgan
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0604702/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Morgan#Film_work
https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/harry-morgan
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/arts/television/harry-morgan-mash-and-dragnet-actor-dies-at-96.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20151019125550/http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RGEV8O0.htm
https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/1251130%7C0/Harry-Morgan/#overview
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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!
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It’s the…best? worst? most iconic episode of the entire series! Henry gets his discharge papers and prepares to go home while Frank prepares to take command of the 4077. We hope there’s good fishing wherever you are, Henry!
Production of This Episode
“Watching MASH, Watching America” by James H. Wittebols
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abyssinia,_Henry
McClean Stevenson
https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/17/arts/mclean-stevenson-dies-at-66-star-of-tv-s-m-a-s-h-series.html
https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1990-11-12-1990316005-story.html
https://books.google.com/books?id=jJ84DQAAQBAJ&pg=PT235#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1996/02/17/mclean-stevenson-henry-blake-on-mash/
https://www.neatorama.com/2014/02/27/The-Most-Incredible-Episode-of-MASH/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLean_Stevenson
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Attention all personnel! Another Col. Flagg episode coming your way! After the 4077 experiences an attempted theft of penicillin, Flagg shows up to investigate (cue eye roll). But Flagg’s ulterior motives come to light when he’s caught also trying to steal from the camp’s penicillin supply.
CIA
“Watching MASH, Watching America” by James H. Wittebols (1998)
Hilly Hicks
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0382859/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilly_Hicks
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Radar commits federal fraud.
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Hawkeye is appointed officer of the day by acting commanding officer Frank Burns, which means he’ll have to deal with all sorts of crazy things at the 4077, including Korean civilians seeking medical attention, some sticky-fingered kids, and Klinger making desperate escape attempts to Seoul. Oh yeah, and not to mention Col. Flagg showing up and wanting to execute a patient. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.comSocials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @EthanWasCool on Instagram and Twitter @unvanesscessary on Instagram Sources: Korean Identification Cards: http://muchkorea.tistory.com/341Execution of Prisoners of War: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-21-mn-22018-story.htmlDesmond Dosshttps://www.npr.org/2016/11/04/500548745/the-real-hacksaw-ridge-soldier-saved-75-souls-without-ever-carrying-a-gunRichard Lee Sunghttps://www.metv.com/stories/rip-richard-lee-sung-a-m-a-s-h-actor-who-actually-served-in-the-korean-war
This episode was called A Smattering of Intelligence because there were only two brain cells to go around, and they did not belong to the spies. A weird season finale to be sure! We’ll be going on a short break after this episode, but we’ll be back on December 9th for season 3! Mark your calendars, and thanks for listening!
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Getting mail has never been so fun! It brings the camp exciting stock prospects, baked goods, penpals, and more! But unfortunately, it isn’t all good news, as Klinger is informed of nothing but family illness and pregnancy. Will that poor man ever catch a break?
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Getting mail has never been so fun! It brings the camp exciting stock prospects, baked goods, penpals, and more! But unfortunately, it isn’t all good news, as Klinger is informed of nothing but family illness and pregnancy. Will that poor man ever catch a break?
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It’s “Equality Kings”, Hawkeye & Trapper, versus “Man of Many Layers (all of which are kind of bad)”, Frank Burns. What else is new? This time, Frank wants to out a young gay soldier and get him a dishonorable discharge. Hawk and Trapp devise a scheme to stop Frank in his tracks and help the young man finish his tour of duty. Who will win in this battle of wits? Take a wild guess.
“MAS*H’s Revolutionary Gay Episode” by Matt Baume: https://youtu.be/8ugsupVQXHE
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Ethan would like to apologize for getting Mark Hamill's age wrong. He's older than Ethan assumed.
When the camp’s supply lines are cut, the 4077 has to make some sacrifices including food and resources. Featuring a sleepover in the Swamp!
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When the camp has some downtime, the 4077 combats boredom. A little “monkey business” and a medical emergency ensues.
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Watch out, we get big mad at this very good episode of television! When Korean family claims that the 4077 is on their land, shenanigans ensue! And at the same time, a Korean woman claims Radar is the father of her child, despite his obvious inexperience. Join us for a few good rants!
Sources for Topics Discussed
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/korean-uprisings-1946-was-us-occupation-responsible-korean-war
https://www.reuters.com/article/southkorea-usa-military/u-s-returns-12-military-sites-to-south-korea-after-years-of-haggling-idUSKBN28L0T5
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2022/06/03/Yongsan-Garrison-US-military-land-handover-park/5591654244866/#:~:text=United%20States%20Forces%20Korea%20handed,Office%20for%20Government%20Policy%20Coordination.
https://time.com/5324575/us-camp-humphreys-south-korea-largest-military-base/
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Hawkeye and Trapper go on a secret mission to help a self-conscious Sergeant get a nose job! (Or a rhinoplasty, as we prefer to call it!) But of course, no plan can commence at 4077 without a little meddling from Frank and Margaret!
This episode was edited by Jacob Freer-Balko! Thanks! Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear him call us out 😝 And listen to his radio show here: https://tmbars.neocities.org/
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With a huge hole in the bottom of his boot, Hawkeye has to call in favors for everyone in the camp so he can get a new pair of shoes. By the end, everything seems to have fallen into place but when something is very precarious at the 4077, we know it’s bound to implode in on itself! Join us for one wild ride of an episode!
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It’s been 50 years since MASH first premiered on CBS in 1972! And in much smaller news, it’s the one year anniversary of when we started this podcast! Crazy! Indulge us as we talk about some of our experiences from the past year, as well as look back MASH’s 30th anniversary reunion special.
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ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL: The hosts did not enjoy this episode! When Henry falls in love with a young woman he meets in Tokyo, her age is the least of his problems.
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To show his appreciation to the 4077 for saving his son, General Mitchell awards the camp with an officer's club. The only problem? No enlisted men allowed. Hawkeye and Trapper, ever the kings of fairness, have to think of a creative way around the discrimination of their friends.
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Vanessa and Ethan scream about women being cool for about half an hour. JK, but actually pretty accurate! Margaret decides she's done with not only Frank Burns, but the whole 4077 and requests a transfer. Just when it seems she actually might go through with it, Margaret realizes she's exactly where she's supposed to be.
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There’s nothing like a poker game! But we should know by now that a game of poker at the 4077 will be especially interesting, considering emergency surgery, a hit-and-run scheme, and a hostage situation all happening between hands!
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After another all-out rager, Hawkeye and Trapper decide to clean up their act and get a much-needed incubator for the 4077. But, of course, they have to battle military bureaucracy and some corrupt higher-ups along the way. Note: Henry Blake is your dad, my dad, everyone’s dad.
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When a flu outbreak at the 4077 leaves Hawkeye the only available surgeon, he and Margaret must operate the camp while everyone else is under the weather. With the help of Radar and the rest of the nursing staff, they just might make it!
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The camp is put to the test when they come under fire from a North Korean sniper! Who will be able to step up and lead the camp to safety, and who will fall behind? …You can probably guess it won't be Frank. Ft. Radar’s bare butt!
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Hawkeye writes to his dad once again! But unfortunately, we think this letter could use a second draft. Not terrible, but a bit of a mixed bag.
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Sources for topics discussed:
https://koreanwarlegacy.org/chapters/african-americans-in-the-korean-war/
https://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/marshall/korea.html
https://time.com/5852476/da-5-bloods-black-vietnam-veterans/
https://www.npr.org/2021/08/06/1025372235/pioneer-charles-drew-blood-plasma-preservation-red-cross
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/african-americans-in-sciences/charles-richard-drew.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/07/30/desegregation-the-hidden-legacy-of-medicare
When Henry is brought up on charges (some ridiculous, some not) by Frank and Margaret, Hawkeye and Trapper see right through it as a ploy to install Frank as the commanding officer. But we know our favorite scheming prankster doctors won’t let Henry be charged with treason (yes! Literal treason!) without a fight!
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We guess it really is true that Hawkeye is a “hopeless romantic” because in this episode he jumps through some pretty bureaucratic hoops in order for a young soldier and his Korean wife to get married so they can take their baby state-side.
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Sources on Topics Discussed:
https://www.nytimes.com/1971/09/13/archives/vietnamese-war-brides-happiness-mixed-with-pain.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1972/08/20/archives/more-americans-wed-vietnamese-marriages-rise-to-a-peak-since-enemy.html
https://openspaces.unk.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1071&context=undergraduate-research-journal
All right, one thing has to be addressed up top: Vanessa and Ethan call a “minefield'' a “landmine” the entire time, and you’re just going to have to deal with that, okay? Otherwise, we hope you enjoy this episode! We have a fun time discussing Trapper being a good dad, and even learn something about real world Korean adoption! But we know the whole landmine thing is going to annoy some people! We’re sorry!
Sources on Topics Discussed:
https://www.holtinternational.org/about/
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-69/pdf/STATUTE-69-PgA161-3.pdf
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A sleep-deprived Hawkeye goes on a mission to find out the real reasons why they’re in Korea. His efforts include sending a telegram asking President Truman who’s responsible for the war and, on advice from Frank, attempting to give the North Koreans an unconventional peace offering.
Strap in folks, this is a heavy one. Despite repeated warnings to drop his crusade, Hawkeye is very outspoken about the army’s responsibility for a recent bombing of a Korean village. But Hawk underestimates just how far the military is willing to go to keep the story, and Hawkeye, quiet.
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Sources on topics mentioned:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-korea-bloodbath-probe-ends-us-escapes-much-blame-2010jul10-story.html
“Watching MASH, Watching America” by James H. Wittebols
Alert the MASH subreddit, we’re covering a favorite! This aptly titled episode chronicles a week in the life of the 4077 through Radar’s weekly report to HQ. Some drama ensues with a POW, Klinger may finally get his coveted Section 8, and Hawkeye tends to a wounded nurse but runs into problems when he finds out she’s married.
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When the 4077 is bombed so consistently by an incompetent enemy pilot, it becomes a spectator sport! Zow-wee! But of course Frank has to be the stick in the mud and try to get an anti-aircraft gun, which is somehow a bigger threat to the camp than the bomber!
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They say you have to be a little bit crazy to work in the medical field, and this episode puts that to the test! General Clayton sends over a psychiatrist to evaluate the 4077's collective mental health, and surprise surprise, the camp’s zany antics don’t go over well.
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Move over Alan Alda, Donald Sutherland is in the house! In this special presentation, we look back at Robert Altman’s classic film that introduced the world to the 4077th! …It’s just too bad we didn’t like it. MASHmouth will return for season 2 on May 27th!
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Season finale, baby! The 4077th tries to enjoy a USO show while their minds are elsewhere; thinking of birth, illness, injury, and a vicious prank war! A strangely fitting conclusion to this early era of MAS*H.
Thank you for listening!
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With a ceasefire seemingly on the horizon, is this the end of the 4077th? Checks episode count …Oh. No, it is not. But hey, that doesn’t mean we can’t party!
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This episode is just like fool’s gold. It’s not the worst thing ever, but it is disappointing. After a few pranks go too far, Frank and Margaret put in to transfer out of the 4077th. Will they really leave the series so early on into its run? Or will some contrived nonsense get them to stay? Is this the lowest point of the series, like some of the cast and crew believe? Hard to say, but we did have a good time making fun of it, so that’s cool.
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We hope you like House MD because we reference that show at least five times in this episode! Hawkeye goes through a bit of an identity crisis when his patient isn’t recovering despite his best efforts. Is Hawkeye’s breakdown because he’s a good doctor, wanting the best for his patients, or is it all in service of his ego? Listen to find out! This one leans hard into classic medical drama!
Monster MAS*H Wiki
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We hope the 4077 paid attention during those duck and cover videos! When an unexploded missile lands in the middle of the compound, Hawkeye and Trapper are tasked with diffusing it. Everyone copes with the danger in different yet equally hilarious ways, so Vanessa and Ethan think this episode is the bomb!
1991 “Sexy Saxophone” Syndication Promo
https://youtu.be/ZcKOHpl8duw
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When it’s freezing cold, the man who can stay warm is King. With a delay in supplies, Hawkeye’s pair of longjohns become a hot commodity during the cold winter months. Vanessa and Ethan discuss the first episode written by Alan Alda! (They also say “underwear” a lot in the process, but they don’t mean it in a weird way!)
R.I.P. Sally Kellerman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Kellerman
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001419/
https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/100144%7C137633/Sally-Kellerman/#overview
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Ugh, 18 episodes in and already repeating concepts. 😒 KIDDING! This episode is great! Hawkeye writes another letter to his father all about the happens at the 4077th, including: Hawkeye exposing some private details during lunch, Frank finally loosening up a bit, Radar getting an education, and one new doctor who isn’t quite kosher.
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Hawkeye’s childhood friend comes to visit the camp to discuss the book he's writing about his first-hand experience of the horrors of the war. When tragedy strikes, Hawkeye decides to do what’s right to ensure a young soldier makes it home. Featuring Frank's Purple Heart that he "definitely deserves." Join Vanessa and Ethan as they discuss this true dramedy episode!
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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We may need to take a trip to a MAS*H unit because we are sick of this episode! When a casualty-causing, battle-eager colonel is recovering at the 4077th, Hawkeye & Trapper plot to send him state-side by convincing him that he’s losing his grasp on reality! Gaslighting is so fun, isn’t it?
Here’s a little behind the scenes: This episode was a bit of a challenge to make. Our recording was originally about an hour long, but we performed extensive surgery on it to give you the best experience! We hope you enjoy.
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Tuttle! Tuttle? Anyone seen Tuttle? Wait, who is Captain Tuttle, again? A figment of Hawkeye’s imagination, of course! Hawkeye and Trapper invent the good captain to take credit for their donation to the orphanage, but things quickly get out of hand when the fictitious man becomes the most popular person in the 4077th! Join Vanessa and Ethan as they have a spirited discussion about this fan favorite!
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Radar finds love! With the help of Hawkeye and Trapper, of course. But can that love prevail with the meddling of Frank and Margaret who are determined to see it fail? Find out with Vanessa and Ethan as they discuss “Love Story.”
Doctor Reacts to MASH TV Show by Doctor Mike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzTD3gp9E0M
Lightning in a Bottle- A MASH Video Essay by Ladyknightthebrave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8l1QFHj5Q
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Hawkeye is forced to take one for the team and go on a pity date with clumsy Nurse Eddie. He gets a few bruises along the way, but anything for sex, right?
We didn't like this one!
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Hawkeye writes home to his dad and chronicles all the shenanigans of the 4077th at Christmas time. (Although he does get his dad's address wrong 😒) Join Ethan and Vanessa as they discuss said shenanigans including pudding in Margaret’s pillow, Trapper overseeing the delivery of a baby cow, and Radar mailing home a jeep!
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Welcome back! They steal Frank’s blood in this one. That’s it. That’s the episode.
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Looks like we've got a mystery on our hands, gang! When everyone’s personal belongings begin to go missing at the 4077th, Hawkeye is wrongly accused of being the mastermind behind the thefts. What lengths will Hawkeye go to clear his name and find the real culprit? Join Vanessa and Ethan as they discuss Season 1, Episode 10, “I Hate a Mystery” to find out!
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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The 4077th becomes a shining example of how a MAS*H unit should be run. So naturally, management comes in to change everything that made it work. Henry is promoted to a cushy job in Tokyo, leaving Frank Burns to take charge! And of course, the power immediately goes to his head. What are Hawkeye, Trapper, and the rest of the camp to do? Find out, as Vanessa and Ethan talk Season 1, Episode 9 "Henry Please Come Home"
Trapper John, M.D.'s surprisingly interesting Wikipedia Page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapper_John,_M.D.
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Yeehaw, friends! A wounded cowboy rides into camp, seeking a ticket home. Meanwhile, Henry is seemingly being hunted as a series of mishaps happen that are too frequent and dangerous to be coincidental. Could the kind visitor actually be a black hat? Find out as Vanessa and Ethan talk Season 1, Episode 8 "Cowboy"!
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Hawkeye fakes a mental break so he can get a break! (Pause for laughter) After a particularly grueling stint in the OR, Hawkeye tries to fool a psychiatrist so that he and Trapper can get some rest & relaxation in Tokyo. But will he find himself on a cushy vacation, or in a cushy cell? (These are the jokes people!) Vanessa and Ethan talk Season 1, Episode 7 "Bananas, Crackers and Nuts"
Content warning:
This episode contains brief discussion of attempted sexual assault. Listen with caution.
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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MAS*H goes to the movies! ..Well, they make one, anyway. When Hawkeye and Trapper learn the 4077th is being used to make a propaganda film, they throw on a director’s hat, and take matters into their own hands! Vanessa & Ethan talk Season 1, Episode 6 “Yankee Doodle Doctor”! Topics include Halloween, meta commentary, and Groucho Marx!
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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This episode is on the heavier side. Join Vanessa and Ethan as they discuss MASH Season 1, Episode 5 “The Moose.”
Anti-Trafficking Organizations
Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women
https://gaatw.org/
Saejowi
http://saejowi.org/
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Hawkeye becomes chief surgeon! Of course, Frank and Margaret have some objections. Join Vanessa and Ethan as they discuss Season 1, Episode 4, Chief Surgeon Who?"
Music credit:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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In this one, Trapper and Hawkeye fight for love! ...Or at least a casual fling. Vanessa and Ethan discuss Season 1, Episode 3 “Requiem for a Lightweight”! Topics include showrunning, ether, and the importance of character development.
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Music used:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
In this episode, Vanessa and Ethan discuss MASH Season 1, Episode 2 “To Market, To Market.” Topics include the black market, stealing desks, and a starter discussion on Asian representation in the ’70s and today.
Some great articles about Asian representation in media:
Asian Representation: The Visibility Issue in Hollywood by Luc Pham
http://drakemagazine.com/features/asian-representation-the-visibility-issue-in-hollywood/
From ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ to ‘Minari:’ How Asian Representation Has Changed in Film and TV by Lucas Madlangbayan
https://depauliaonline.com/53682/artslife/from-breakfast-at-tiffanys-to-minari-how-asian-representation-has-changed-in-film-and-tv/
The Importance of Authentic Asian American Representation in Hollywood by Nicole Park
https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/blog-main/diversity-in-hollywood-how-to-write-asian-characters-more-effectively
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Music used:
“Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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Vanessa and Ethan discuss some MAS*H history and the pilot episode!
Music used: "Feel Good Rock" by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/
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It's here! A podcast sure to set the world on fire: A rewatch podcast about a nearly fifty year old military sitcom! Join Vanessa and Ethan as they look back on the groundbreaking comedy, MAS*H. The first episode premieres on September 17th!
Music used:
"Reveille (Bugle Call: Awake for Morning Call)", http://publicdomainaudiovideo.blogspot.com/2009/06/reveille-bugle-call-audio.html
"Feel Good Rock" by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com Used under the creative commons 4.0 license agreement