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The MASH Files Podcast takes an in-depth & hilarious look at the classic TV show MASH! Join hosts Cbus Brian & Jon as they break down one season of the groundbreaking MASH tv show in each episode of the podcast.

The Mash Files


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Nertz 2 Notes Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 69:57


    Greetings The Mash Files Fans! In this Episode we interview Alan Alda!! Well, sort of.....okay it's an Ai Alan Alda but it's funny! Found out what Ai Alda thinks of M*A*S*H, Ghostbusters, Chickens & more! We also try our hand at some impromptu M*A*S*H Trivia.  Well the whole show is impromptu but you have to be fast on those Pause buttons as Cbus Jon answers most questions before I even get them out! lol  I also jump into the hot seat for some Trivia to prove that I am the Master of M*A*S*H. (If Cbus Jon won't take the title, I will lol) We also talk about M*A*S*H. Shocking I know! lol So, sit back with a Martini or two, or three  & enjoy the fun of Nertz 2 Notes (a title which I butcher at the end of the episode lol) Episode 3.   PS: Episode One of Season 5, Bug Out Part 1, will be here for your listen pleasure on 6/16

    The Mash Files S4E24 The Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 87:48


    The following Podcast is brought to you in Black & White Please do not adjust your Ear Phones Greetings Mash Fans! We come to the close of Season Four of M*A*S*H with Episode 24 The Interview. War Correspondent Clete Roberts interviews the members of the 4077 (for some reason minus all the women) Join our heroes Cbus Jon & Cbus Brian as they comb through this final episode of Mash's season four & take a brief but fun look back at all of Season Fours episodes. Where's Margaret? Nurse Kelly? Nurse Able? Nurse Anybody?? See you in Season Five!

    Nertz 2 Notes Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 85:27


    Greetings The Mash Files Fans. It's finally here! Episode Two of Nertz 2 Notes! In this Episode our hero's Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon discuss Guitars, Music, Airplanes, Germany & some M*A*S*H of course.  Recorded back in July of 2024 this "Lost" Episode finally see's the light.  Sit back with a Martini or two, or three & get to know our hero's of The Mash Files. 

    The Mash Files S4E23 Deluge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 67:48


    Greetings M*A*S*H Fans A new episode of The Mash Files is now available.  Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon take a look at the 23rd Episode from Season 4 of the Classic TV show M*A*S*H Deluge!   The Chinese Army joins the war & a Deluge of patients flood the 4077th.  With no stop or rest in sight, tensions run high & patience is out the window.    

    The Mash Files S4E22 The More I See You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 74:25


    Greetings M*A*S*H Fans! Welcome to another hilarious episode of The Mash Files. In this episode Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon take a deep look into "The More I See You" episode 22 from Season 4 of the Hit Tv show M*A*S*H  Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world an old flame of Hawkeye's strolls into camp. He hadn't seen her in a long time & he's suddenly reminded of how much he misses her & still loves her. Then he finds out she's married.  Can Hawkeye keep it professional? Can he keep his feelings at bay? Find out in this touching & funny episode of The Mash Files.  

    The Mash Files S4E21 Smilin' Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 78:03


    Greetings Mash fans, Welcome to another excellent episode of The Mash Files. In this File, our hero's Cbus Jon & Cbus Brian look at Smilin' Jack. Episode 21 from Season Four. A chopper pilot is dead set on becoming Chopper Pilot of the Year by bringing in the most wounded. Until the Doctors at the 4077 discover he has diabetes & ground him. Will Smilin' Jack break the record held by Dangerous Dan? Will Frank like the photo that Jack took of him? Will he send a copy to his wife? Is that Margaret Houlihan I see? Is a helicopter blade a wing?  Find out some of these answers & more on the latest File from The Mash Files.  

    The Mash Files S4E20 The Novocaine Mutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 62:28


    Greetings Everyone Welcome to the new File of The Mash Files. In this File Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon look at Season Four Episode 20 of M*A*S*H from 1976 called The Novocaine Mutiny.   On or about October 11, 1952 did Hawkeye commit Mutiny against his CO, Major Frank Burn? Our héros are forced to go to court to defend Hawkeye against Franks wrath.  Will Hawkeye go to jail? Be hanged?  Will Frank become a pastry chef? Where's Major Houlihan? Find out some of the answers to these questions on this File of The Mash Files. 

    The Mash Files S4E19 Some 38th Parallels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 65:51


    Greetings Mash Fans. The Mash Files is back!! Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they take a deep dive into this Hilarious M*A*S*H episode from Season 4 Episode 19, Some 38th Parallels  Hawkeye deals with a personal problem, a very personal problem. Frank wants to sell garbage to the locals & give them a prostitute, & Radar learns that life isn't fair.   Poor Radar :o(

    Nertz 2 Notes Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 88:34


    Greetings Mash Files Fans, Cbus Brian here with an update on where we've been. Well with the Holidays, Birthdays & Illnesses Cbus Jon & I haven't had the ability to get together to record episodes.  We are starting to get caught up with our recordings & S4E19 "Some 38th Parallels" should drop Monday February 24, 2025.  In the meantime, we have a few unreleased Bonus episodes that were recorded late last year the we hope will tied you over till the new episodes start to drop.  So, Welcome to Nertz 2 Notes!  Impromptu, off the cuff episodes where we throw away our notes & talk about anything, including M*A*S*H! So sit back & relax with a Martini (or two) & learn more about Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon in Nertz 2 Notes!

    The Mash Files S4E18 Hawkeye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 33:03


    Greetings Mash Fans! The new episode of The Mash Files is ready for your consumption. In this File Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon take a look at Season Four Episode 18, Hawkeye. Where's Frank?! Where's Margaret?! Where's Potter, Radar, Klinger, BJ, Anyone??!! Well they're not here, I can tell you that. Hawkeye flips his jeep & hurts his head in front of a Korean family's hut. He fears a concussion so he talks the family's ears off whilst one of the daughters, the lucky one, runs 20 miles to get help. Let us find out some "interesting" info about the Pierce family in this weeks hilarious episode of, The Mash Files. 

    The Mash Files S4E17 Der Tag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 42:03


    Greetings Mash Fans! Welcome to the newest episode of The Mash Files. In this episode Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon take a look at Der Tag. Col Potter beg Hawk & BJ to be nice to Major Burns as he is in a fowl mood with Major Houlihan away in Tokyo at a Nurses Seminar. Frank learns to play poker & how strong the Gin is all in one night. Will Fred ever come up for air? Will Klinger ever get over his heart flush loss? What is Frank's hangover cure? Seriously, what is it?! See where the inventor of Skynet got his start. All this & more in this Hilarious episode of The Mash Files

    The Mash Files S4E16 Dear Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 54:29


    Greetings Mash Fans! Welcome to another episode of The Mash Files! In this episode Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon distill Season 4 Episode 16 Dear Ma Radar writes, slowly, a letter to his dear Mother recounting his life at the 4077. The Ups, the downs, the left & right feet, & wifely premonitions.  Find out what kind of strange discoloration Frank has on his feet. Find out how good Potters feet are & who he learned good foot care from. And find who & why someone at the 4077 has no pinky toe nail. 

    The Mash Files S4E15 The Price Of Tomato Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 47:34


    Greetings Mash Fans The Newest File of The Mash Files is now available. Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they take a look at the classic episode of Mash from Season 4, Episode 15, The Price of Tomato Juice What seems to be a simple request to get tomato juice for Col Potter, becomes  a crazy ordeal for Radar.  What will it take to the Juice for Potter? Will Klinger get to schmooze with Generals & Senators? Will Margaret get to walk down the aisle? Find out in this hilarious The Mash Files Podcast.  

    The Mash Files S4E14 Mail Call, Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 42:23


    Greetings Mash Fans! Welcome to the newest episode of The Mash Files. In this File, Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon distill the classic Mash episode "Mail Call, Again" from Season 4, Episode 14.  Radar see's his family in a movie. Colonel Potter is about to become a Grandfather! Place your bets! Margaret finds out she's an Army....Mule! And Mr. Burns finds out his Mrs. Burns wants a Divorce!  All this & more in this next File of the hilarious The Mash Files!

    The Mash Files Email Call Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 50:03


    Greetings Mash Files Fans! Welcome to our first Email Call Episode where Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon read the email that you the listeners send in. In our first episode we read emails from Thomas & Dean. A special thanks to Thomas & Dean, you guys rock! We want to do more of these episodes, so please send in any Questions, Concerns, Errors, Cheers or Jeers to: mashfiles4077@gmail.com Thank You! The Mash Files

    The Mash Files S4E13 The Gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 49:28


    Greetings fellow Mash fans. The new episode of The Mash Files is now available. *Cheers* Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they distill Season 4's Episode 13 "The Gun". A vintage & valuable revolver is placed in Radar's care only to disappear later. Putting Radar's future in jeopardy! He could get 15 years in the stockage if it's not found! 15 Years! He'll go to jail in his puberty, and won't come out till his adultery! Will the gun be found? Is Frank the one who took it? (yes, the putz) Will Radar's bear be courtmartialed for almost shooting a Col.? Found out all these answers and more on this exciting episode of, The Mash Files!

    The Mash Files S4E12 Soldier Of The Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 55:24


    Greetings Mash Fans, Another Hilarious episode of The Mash Files is now available. *Cheers & Applause* Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they distill episode 12 of Season 4 Soldier Of The Month There is a fever spreading like wildfire in the compound & nothing seems to work for treatment. The soldier of the month contest is unveiled to boost morale & give one lucky winner a week of R&R Frank reinvents the mousetrap Klinger practices the art of tattooing Margaret uses her killer uppercut And Radar swims some laps. Find out what all that means in our new episode. The Mash Files

    The Mash Files S4E11 Of Moose and Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 79:47


    Greetings Mash Fans In this episode of The Mash Files, Cbus Jon & Cbus Brian take an in-depth look at the Mash episode from Season 4, Episode 11, entitled "Of Moose and Men". After an offsite, all night surgery session, Hawk & Frank are returning to the 4077 when they encounter a US Military checkpoint.  It is here where Hawk starts a unique friendship with a Col who is not impressed by Medical Personnel but is soon in need of some. BJ decides to help a hypocritical Sgt Zale with his marriage issue. And Frank Burns discovers Kimchi! Did Corp. Klinger escape the army?

    The Mash Files S4E10 Dear Peggy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 61:06


    Greetings Mash Fans! In this new episode of your beloved The Mash Files Podcast, join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they explore the Mash episode 10 from Season 4 entitled "Dear Peggy".  BJ is writing home to his wife, Peggy about how the member's of the 4077th deal with the boredom war.  Hawk tries to cram his way into the record books, while Father Mulchay tries to impress the Attila the Hun of Chaplins & Klinger tries to make like a tree. All this & VD films to boot!

    The Mash Files S4E9 Quo Vadis Captain Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 59:00


    Greetings Mash Fans! The Mash Files Proudly presents the classic Mash episode from Season 4 Episode 9: Quo Vadis, Captain Chandler Join Cbus Jon & Cbus Brian as they take pious look at this holy episode. Father Mulcahy's top boss maybe in camp but who can decide? Frank & Margaret have enlisted Col. Flagg whilst our heroes have brought in Sidney Freedman. It'll be a battle for the ages. Don't miss out! 

    The Mash Files S4E8 The Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 51:02


    Greetings Mash Fans! The new episode of The Mash Files is now available. Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they distill the 8th episode of Season 4 of the classic tv show Mash entitled; The Kids! After 17 straight hours of surgery the 4077th gets word that Nurse Meg Cratty's orphanage is being shelled & they need sanctuary. The 4077th's personal are all more than happy to help, well all but one. Will Klinger convince one orphan that he's not "Mama San? Will the piano player ever get her encore? Will Frank ever get a real heart? Let's find out the answers together on The Mash Files!

    The Mash Files S4E7 Dear Mildred

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 59:44


    Greetings Mash Fans Col. Potter's Wedding Anniversary is fast approaching & good ole Sherm is writing his wife, Mildred, a letter. A long letter. Meanwhile, Radar wants to save a wounded horse with the help of Hawk & BJ & Frank & Margaret try to surprise the Col with a bust.  Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they break down this classic MASH episode from season 4, Dear Mildred. That is if they can get the Podcast started.  

    The Mash Files S4E6 The Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 44:31


    Greetings Mash Fans  Join our heroes for a Bus ride through southern Califor....I mean Korea in this classic episode of Mash from Season 4. Episode 6 The Bus! On their way back from a medical conference, Col. Potter, BJ, Hawk, Radar & Frank get lost just before the bus breaks down. Then they lose Radar & find a Prisoner.  Will they find Radar? Will Frank share his chocolate? Will the prisoner fix the bus enabling them all to get back? Will Frank learn all of the enemies secrets? Lets find out on this latest file of The Mash Files with Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon!

    The Mash Files S4E5 Hey Doc!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 86:08


    Greetings Mash Fan! Join our heroes as they distill another classic episode of Mash! This week they look at Season 4's Fifth episode titled Hey Doc! It's time for a lot of hush hush prescriptions & blank medical files as BJ & Hawk treat a lot of ailments under the counter.  A bad toe, two bottles of scotch, a shot in the rear & Frank in a runaway Tank make this a great episode.  BOOM!

    The Mash Files S4E4 The Late Captain Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 50:52


    Due to a clerical error Hawkeye is declared dead & now he has to convince the Army, & his Dad, he's alive. Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they Distill this hilarious episode from season 4 written by the writers & producers of Cheers! Will Hawkeye be able to reach his Dad in time to save his golf clubs? Will Hawk punch out Capt. Pratt for calling him an "Unperson"? Will Klinger get a lift home in the coffin, with some sandwiches? Found out all these answers on this interestingly exciting episode of The Mash Files!

    The Mash Files S4E3 It Happened One Night

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 48:55


    Greetings MASH fans, welcome to The Mash Files. Join our heros Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they distill Season 4 Episode 3  "It Happened One Night" What could be worse than a bitterly cold overnight shift in Post-Op with a bunch of unruly patients? How about add some artillery fire to shake things up? Will Houlian get the right rump? Will Hawk get to enjoy his Has-Beans? Will Frank find his Pencil? Join us for these answers & more on The Mash Files!

    The Mash Files Change of Command S4E2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 54:47


    Greetings Mash fans Join our heros Cbus Jon & Cbus Brian as they take an in depth look at the Classic TV show M*A*S*H Season 4 Episode 2, Change of Command. How will Major Burns react when he finds out his boyhood dream of being in command are covered in Mule Muffins? Will the new Col. give Klinger the section 8? Will Radar ever get seated at Table 27? Find out some of these answers on the latest episode of The Mash Files.

    The Mash Files Welcome to Korea S4E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 70:24


    Greetings Mash Fans! Will Hawk get to say goodbye to Trapper? Whatever happened to Aimee McPherson? Will Margaret ever find out why Radar is all wet? Will Frank hold on to his command of the 4077? Join our heros Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they take an in-depth look into the Season 4 opener, Welcome to Korea from the classic TV show M*A*S*H Join us as we welcome to the 4077 Captain BJ Hunnicutt & a tease to the new commanding officer, sorry Frank.

    The Mash Files Ep3 Part 4 Abyssinia, Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 110:47


    Greetings MASH fans Part Four is finally here for you to enjoy. Join our heros as the take an in-depth look into the final Mash episode of the Third Season, Abyssinia, Henry. An episode that changed sitcoms & Mash fans forever.  Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon examine the episode scene by scene & listen to interviews from McLean Stevenson, Larry Gelbart, Everett Greenbaum, Burt Metcalf, & Gene Reynolds as well as read Mash fans opinions of the the Episode.  There is one word in an interview that may be considered offensive to some listeners, listener discretion is advised. 

    The Mash Files Ep3 Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 75:49


    Greeting Mash Fans! The Mash Files Episode 3 Part 3 is now available. Join Cbus Jon & Cbus Brian as they explore season 3 of the classic television show, Mash! In this part our heros distill famous season 3 episodes such as; The Consultant, White Gold,  Big Mac & more.  So pour your favorite Martini & enjoy!

    The Mash Files Episode 3 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 73:53


    Greetings fellow Mash Fans! It is Finally here! The Mash Files Episode 3 Part2. Sorry for the long wait. Blame me being busy over the holidays lol Join our heroes as they continue their distillation of Season 3 of the hit TV show Mash. In this part they look at classic Episodes like Adam's Rib(s), Alcoholics Unanimous, Private Charles Lamb & a few more lol So come in & take of your skin & rattle around in your bones!

    The Mash Files Ep 3 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 71:26


    The Mash Files breaks down one of the most controversial Mash seasons of them all, Season Three! Join Cbus Brian & Cbus Jon as they break down the first 8 episodes of the Third Mash Season.  Will Trapp go home because of an ulcer? How does Klinger look dressed as a Nun? And how good is Sidney as a Surgeon?

    The Mash Files Episode 2.5 Touring the Mash Film site.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 51:26


    Greeting Mash Fans! In this special bonus episode our heros, Cbus Jon & Cbus Brian recount their adventure at the The Mash filming site at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas, California! Join them as they tell tales about the HIKE to the site, the Site itself & their impressions of it & listen to interviews of Mash fans recorded live at the site on October 1, 2023 Such Fun!

    The Mash Files Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 166:22


    Join Jon & Brian as they take you through a hilarious romp through Season Two of the classic Mash TV series. Listen as they ask the hard hitting questions like, What does Margaret see in Frank?, What does Klinger know about aerodynamics?, Is it Milton or Sidney? and How should you take your coffee enema?  Listening to The Mash Files is a no brainer! Just like buying Pioneer Aviation stock. Please don't forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe. www.themashfiles.com Send us a message at: mashfiles4077@gmail.com 

    The Mash Files Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 140:38


     Join hosts Cbus Brian & Jon as they take an in-depth & hilarious look at Season One of the groundbreaking MASH tv show in episode One of The Mash Files. 

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