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Making Fun of MacGyver

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. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/c/makingfunofmacgyver/membership

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01:10:48

Live and Learn - S5:E13

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2025/01/21

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!

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00:55:43

Serenity - S5:E12

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2025/01/08

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!

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01:00:25

The Madonna - S5:E11

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/12/23

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!

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01:02:09

Two Times Trouble - S5:E10

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/12/11

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!

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01:06:21

The 10% Solution - S5:E9

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/11/26

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!

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00:56:23

Black Rhino - S5:E8

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/11/20

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

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00:58:16

Children of Light - S5:E7

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/11/09

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!

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00:56:50

Halloween Knights/Mactacular

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/10/29

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.

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00:54:48

Second Chance - S5:E5

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/10/21

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.

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00:57:06

Cease Fire - S5:E4

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/10/07

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!

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00:51:31

The Black Corsage - S5:E3

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/09/30

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!

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00:56:49

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

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/09/23

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.

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01:17:28

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

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/09/17

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!

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01:07:58

Season 4 Celebration

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/09/05

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!

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01:26:58

Office Space

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/08/14

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.

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00:55:16

Unfinished Business - S4:E19

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/08/02

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!

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00:55:09

Renegade - S4:E18

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/07/19

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!

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01:13:40

Easy Target - S4:E17

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/07/08

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!

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00:31:23

MFOM Trivia - Live from Vancouver!

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/06/25

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!

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01:04:37

Brainwashed - S4:E16

Making Fun of MacGyver ·

2024/06/14

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!

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