Making Fun of MacGyver

Making Fun of MacGyver

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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.

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100 episodes

100 Episodes Celebration

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.

1h 37m
Apr 01
Fraternity of Thieves - S4:E10

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!

1h 9m
Mar 09
Cleo Rocks - S4:E9

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!

1h 19m
Feb 21
Ma Dalton - S4:E8

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!

1h 5m
Feb 04
Deadly Dreams - S4:E7

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!

1h 14m
Jan 20
The Survivors - S4:E6

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.

55m
Jan 07
Collision Course - S4:E5

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!

1h 9m
Dec 24, 2023
On a Wing and a Prayer - S4:E4

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!

1h 14m
Dec 10, 2023
The Outsiders - S4:E3

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!

1h 11m
Nov 25, 2023
Blood Brothers - S4:E2

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!

1h 8m
Nov 14, 2023
3rd Annual Halloween Mactacular

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!

45m
Oct 28, 2023
The Secret of Parker House - S4:E1

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!

1h 31m
Oct 16, 2023
The Exorcist

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!

1h 19m
Oct 01, 2023
Take Out or Die In

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!

36m
Sep 17, 2023
The Running Man

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!

1h 2m
Aug 20, 2023
Season 3 Celebration

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!

1h 46m
Aug 05, 2023
Murderer's Sky - S3:E20

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!

1h 14m
Jul 17, 2023
The Endangered - S3:E19

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?!

1h 5m
Jul 02, 2023
Rock the Cradle - S3:E18

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!

1h 8m
Jun 19, 2023
Mask of the Wolf - S3:E17

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!

57m
Jun 07, 2023
The Spoilers - S3:E16

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!

1h 10m
May 27, 2023
The Negotiator - S3:E15

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!

1h 12m
May 08, 2023
The Road to RDA

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!

1h 14m
Apr 19, 2023
The Odd Triple - S3:E14

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?

1h 7m
Apr 02, 2023
Thin Ice - S3:E13

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!

1h 3m
Mar 18, 2023
Early Retirement - S3:E12

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!

1h 12m
Mar 08, 2023
Kill Zone - S3:E11

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!

1h 3m
Feb 24, 2023
Blow Out - S3:E10

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!

1h 6m
Feb 08, 2023
Hell Week - S3:E9

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!

1h 19m
Jan 28, 2023
The Widowmaker - S3:E8

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!

1h 8m
Jan 11, 2023