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.
Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/c/makingfunofmacgyver/membershi
Toniiight, nightmares about Murdoc are affecting MacGyver as he provides security at the trial of a deposed dictator. Can Sam, Jeff, and Lisa discern fiction from reality? Plus, Sam goes OFF on a listener, Jeff channels his inner Marky Mark, and we hear a MacGyver TV promo from 1991!
Toniiight, MacGyver moves into a new neighborhood and immediately gets mixed up with hitmen looking to cover their tracks. Can Sam, Jeff, and Mark from Minnesota survive fake voodoo, an Olympicesque conga line, and ROBO? Plus, Jeff sings Color Me Bad and speaks a little bit of Finnish! It's good ol' fashioned entertainment, and you know we're telling the truth about that because we spelled "old" as "ol."
Toniiight, Season 7 (the fi-nal seeeaaa-sonnnn!) kicks off with MacGyver getting mixed up in the dangerous & complicated theft of a hi-tech stealth helicopter. Will Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host Dylan from St. Catharines, Ontario, be forever turned off from bar mitzvahs? Should Ben Stein be wielding a gun? And wait, isn't that the guy who SHOT PEPE? Plus, Sam & Jeff unveil new ideas for improving MFOM, and Sam starts the S7 Sing-Off with a sweet Color Me Badd cover!
**SPECIAL BRIEF EPISODE** Before we begin season 7 (potentially our last), we're sharing our vision on how to evolve MFOM and keep thriving well into the future. Thanks so much for listening, and please share ANY feedback you have with us: [email protected] or on Facebook.
Toniiight, Sam & Jeff investigate the bizarre and supremely funny world of fake Richard Dean Anderson profiles on Facebook. From long-winded pleas for "Likes" to random AI trash, there's a ton of BS out there, and it's MFOM's duty to report on it! Plus, the Top 5 MacGyver Anagrams are revealed, and the guys get a very strange call & request from a teenage girl. Hope you enjoy it all!
Toniiight, the MFOM Peer Review series concludes as Sam & Jeff meet Nathan Hartswick & Annie Russell, the comedian hosts of Duct Tape & Paperclips! What did they find so funny about MacGyver? Why did they give up after 3 seasons? And can they guess how many times Mac gets name-dropped in "Collision Course"? Join us for the world's only convention of comedy-focused MacGyver podcasters! Nathan runs the #1 spot for comedy in Vermont! https://www.vermontcomedyclub.com/ And Annie is a legit, very funny, professional comedian! https://www.instagram.com/anniemrussell/
Toniiight, Sam & Jeff meet Mac Jackson, host of The MacGyver Podcast! How did he get the name "Mac"? What has he learned from 20ish years of Mac-casting? And why is he so angry with Amazon's handling of the Stargate property? Plus, did MacGyver's name come from Star Trek? Tune in and find out! Mac's Links: https://foreveradventurenetwork.home.blog/ https://foreveradventurenetwork.home.blog/the-macgyver-podcast/ https://www.patreon.com/MacJackson/home https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLELpcbn-JrSUZjwkS76RPRaO5zEUvb6uH
Toniiight, it's a party! Sam & Jeff look back on MacGyver season 6 and their own highlights from the past year! Come treat your ears to the annual Mac music mix; our silliest moments montage; the annual Par Search sing-off judging; the 2026 Listener Hall of Fame ceremony, and more!
Toniiight, MacGyver visits Pete in the hospital before his eye surgery. Oh, and they reminisce. Boy, do they reminisce! Will Sam, Jeff, and Simon from Sweden appreciate all the flashbacks? And more importantly, can Simon redeem himself in The MacGyver Five by answering all five trivia questions correctly?! Listen and find out!
Toniiight, a power company tries to run a new power line near an Indian reservation, and MacGyver must stop a native activist from going too far. Will Sam, Jeff, and Kristian see visions of greatness with this one? Plus, Kristian sings Amy Grant, then GOES NUCLEAR with a NORWEGIAN RAGE!!!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!?
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!"
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!
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!
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.
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A rib-tickling takedown of our favorite adventure TV show from the 80s, MacGyver! Join Sam & Jeff as they dig unnecessarily deep into each episode of the series and - perhaps - learn a little something about friendship too.
Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/c/makingfunofmacgyver/membershi
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