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A rib-tickling takedown of our favorite adventure TV show from the 80s, MacGyver! Join Sam, Mike and Jeff as they dig unnecessarily deep into each episode of the series and - perhaps - learn a little something about friendship too.

Making Fun of MacGyver


    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 135 EPISODES


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    Season 5 Celebration!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 59:53


    Toniiight, Sam & Jeff look back on MacGyver season 5! Enjoy the annual Mac music mix; our silliest moments montage; Par Search sing-off judging; 2025 Listener Hall of Fame ceremony, and more! "Darn you, Making Fun of MacGyver! I just hate the way you talk me into everything!"

    Passages - S5:E21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 59:19


    Toniiight, MacGyver has a near-death experience, where he is reunited with his grandfather and his long-deceased parents, and Sam & Jeff LOVE it! But, can it pry an ultra-rare 10-mullet score from their grubby mits? Plus, the guys conduct a surprisingly effective seance to speak with the spirit of Grandpa Harry (RIP). This is a must-listen episode of MFOM!

    Rush to Judgement - S5:E20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 67:03


    Toniiight, as a juror in an intense murder trial, Macgyver breaks out to investigate the case on his own. Will Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host Simon reach a unanimous verdict on this one? Plus, it's the debut of our new game show, The MacGyver 5! And whoa, Simon can speak with birds?! There's one surprise after another... don't miss it!

    Hearts of Steel - S5:E19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 58:01


    Toniiight, a group of disgruntled former steelworkers demand a ransom by kidnapping the daughter of the corporate executive responsible for the closure of their mill, and MacGyver gets involved! Plus, Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host Harry from Arizona discuss the hot new angle for the podcast: skull reconstruction!

    The Lost Amadeus - S5:E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 59:42


    Toniiight, an eccentric woman, leads MacGyver on a wild adventure to save a priceless violin and its virtuoso owner. Plus, "MacGyver" himself calls Sam and Jeff for an unforgettable, world-exclusive interview! You won't wanna miss this!

    Deep Cover - S5:E17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 51:24


    Toniiight, MacGyver gets involved when a corporate spy steals prototype sonar equipment by seducing the Phoenix Foundation engineer who designed it. Is this a proper way to celebrate Women's History Month? Jeff and Sam discuss. Plus, Jeff takes his crack at "Opposites Attract," while Sam realizes the person Paula Abdul is singing to is a real jerk!

    Jenny's Chance - S5:E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 69:47


    Toniiight, MacGyver organizes an elaborate gambling sting operation to catch the murderer of a horse trainer. Join Sam, Jeff, and guest host, Stu from North Carolina, as they revel in one of the silliest Mac episodes ever! Plus, is it really possible to use a mask and fake voice to change identities? The guys find out!

    The Treasure of Manco - S5:E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 58:44


    Toniiight, a friend of MacGyver's is killed in Peru looking for a mythical treasure, so Mac helps his daughter continue her father's quest. How detrimental is the deja vu of this one to its overall quality? Sam & Jeff discuss! Plus, Sam raps/sings some Paula Adbul, and Vern unleashes an explicit verbal tirade on his co-workers after getting a new job. Whoa!

    Log Jam - S5:E14

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 59:45


    Toniiight, MacGyver goes undercover as a logger in the Pacific Northwest to expose the illegal practices of a Japanese gangster. Join Sam, Jeff, and special Patreon guest host, Neal, as they unwrap the plastic from the Twin-Peaksiest episode of MacGyver ever!

    Live and Learn - S5:E13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 70:48


    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!

    Serenity - S5:E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 55:43


    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!

    The Madonna - S5:E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 60:25


    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!

    Two Times Trouble - S5:E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 62:09


    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!

    The 10% Solution - S5:E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 66:21


    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!

    Black Rhino - S5:E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 56:23


    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

    Children of Light - S5:E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 58:16


    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!

    Halloween Knights/Mactacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 56:50


    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.

    Second Chance - S5:E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 54:48


    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.

    Cease Fire - S5:E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 57:06


    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!

    The Black Corsage - S5:E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 51:31


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 56:49


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 77:28


    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!

    Season 4 Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 67:58


    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!

    Office Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 86:58


    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.

    Unfinished Business - S4:E19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 55:16


    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!

    Renegade - S4:E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 55:09


    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!

    Easy Target - S4:E17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 73:40


    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!

    MFOM Trivia - Live from Vancouver!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 31:23


    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!

    Brainwashed - S4:E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 64:37


    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!

    The Invisible Killer - S4:E15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 73:43


    Toniiight, MacGyver takes a group of Phoenix Foundation employees into the wilderness for a relaxing getaway, but is there a murderous ex-con in the group? Plus, Sam sings a #1 hit from Roxette with bizarre lyrics and the guys seriously gush over Dana Elcar's 2nd directed episode, comparing him to the all-time greats!

    Gold Rush - S4:E14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 66:47


    Toniiight, a US-Soviet salvage operation of Russian gold in Alaska is complicated by unwanted & deadly competition. Can MacGyver make it out alive? And, will Sam & Jeff accept Mac having yet another ex-Russian flame?

    Runners - S4:E13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 58:30


    Toniiight, MacGyver comes to the aid of a teenage prostitute who's under the control of an abusive pimp. Will Sam & Jeff survive their encounter with "Snakeskin"? Listen and find out!

    The Challenge - S4:E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 64:29


    Toniiight, MacGyver seeks justice for an ex-gang member, which uncovers a racist plot and murder. Join Sam & Jeff as they review this heavy installment and give their first-ever 10 mullet rating! Plus, Jeff sings Debbie Gibson, the guys learn how Mac was different in Brazil, and Sam gets on his soapbox to defend the Mac episodes with a message.

    The Battle of Tommy Giordano - S4:E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 68:18


    Toniiight, the young son of MacGyver's co-worker is kidnapped by the boy's father and taken to Canada, forcing Mac into a messy mob-related rescue mission. Plus, Sam sings Paula Abdul, and Uncle Joe Catano comes by, claiming Jeff is his nephew!

    100 Episodes Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 97:25


    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.

    100 Episodes Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 97:25


    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.

    Fraternity of Thieves - S4:E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 69:16


    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!

    Cleo Rocks - S4:E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 79:14


    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!

    Ma Dalton - S4:E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 65:22


    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!

    Deadly Dreams - S4:E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 74:52


    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!

    The Survivors - S4:E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 55:59


    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.

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    Collision Course - S4:E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 69:23


    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!

    On a Wing and a Prayer - S4:E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 74:27


    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!

    The Outsiders - S4:E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 71:22


    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!

    Blood Brothers - S4:E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 68:32


    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!

    3rd Annual Halloween Mactacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 45:25


    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!

    The Secret of Parker House - S4:E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 91:41


    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!

    The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 79:16


    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!

    Take Out or Die In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 36:42


    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!

    The Running Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 62:46


    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!

    Season 3 Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 106:53


    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!

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