Making Fun of MacGyver: Recent Episodes
Making Fun of MacGyver
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.
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!
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!
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!
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?!
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!
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!
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."
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!?
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Toniiight, the Summer Refresh series kicks off with a spirited recap, review, and ridicule of the 1979 cult classic gang movie, The Warriors!
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. :)
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)!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!)
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.