Making Fun of MacGyver

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!"

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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?

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 “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!

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!

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!