Valiantly Off Balance Podcasts

Hawkeye is dead! Or at least that’s what the US Army thinks, meanwhile the man is alive and kicking. Being “dead” has some perks, like throwing a funeral party and not having to participate in Frank’s yoga class. Unfortunately, the end of life celebration can’t last for long because the Army has not only stopped Hawkeye’s pay and mail, but relayed …

Today (tonight) we follow the personnel of the 4077 as they work an overnight shift in post-op. The doctors and nurses deal with shelling, shootings, and angry patients, which might seem like an eventful but is pretty much par for the course. Walter Dishell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dishell https://mash.fandom.com/wiki/Dr._Walter_Dishell…

Attention all personnel! Introducing our new commanding officer, Col. Sherman T. Potter! It’s out with the old and in with the new as Frank is kicked out of the CO position and Col. Potter is ushered in. After a bit of skepticism from the rest of the camp due to his “Regular Army” type nature, the 4077 quickly warms up to our new stand-in dad. Harr…

Welcome (back) to Korea! In the 4th season opener, we find out that Trapper got his orders to be sent home while Hawkeye was away! After stealing a jeep and Radar, Hawkeye goes on a journey to say goodbye to his best friend and gains another one on the way. Meanwhile, back at the 4077, Frank and Margaret prepare for the replacement surgeon: Captain…

In this special bonus episode, Vanessa and Ethan take a look at the 1968 novel that started it all by Richard Hooker! We hope you enjoy! Richard Hornberger https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/24/arts/john-lyday-78-real-life-trapper-john-dies.html https://variety.com/1997/scene/people-news/richard-hornberger-1116674357/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ric…

It’s the…best? worst? most iconic episode of the entire series! Henry gets his discharge papers and prepares to go home while Frank prepares to take command of the 4077. We hope there’s good fishing wherever you are, Henry! Production of This Episode “Watching MASH, Watching America” by James H. Wittebols https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abyssinia,_He…

Attention all personnel! Another Col. Flagg episode coming your way! After the 4077 experiences an attempted theft of penicillin, Flagg shows up to investigate (cue eye roll). But Flagg’s ulterior motives come to light when he’s caught also trying to steal from the camp’s penicillin supply. CIA “Watching MASH, Watching America” by James H. Wittebol…

Hawkeye is the paymaster in charge of distributing everyone’s wages this month! He gets an unexpected bonus for his troubles that get him very much IN trouble when someone from HQ comes around to arrest him for defrauding the US government. Eldon Quick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldon_Quick https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703442/ Music credit: “Fee…

The biggest Mac is in town! General Douglas MacArthur that is, not the McDonald’s burger as Ethan was hoping it would be! General MacArthur comes to visit the 4077 and recognize them for all the great work they do. This sends everyone into a tizzy preparing for the visit…except Hawkeye and Trapper, of course, who stay as cool as cucumbers (or as co…

Vanessa and Ethan: "We didn't like this episode!" Also Vanessa and Ethan: "We LOVE this episode!" Speaking of love, love is in the air! Or at least partially, when an American GI wants to marry a Korean girl for all the wrong reasons. But the good news is, Hawkeye and Trapper reunify a Korean draftee with his pregnant wife. Music credit: “Feel Good…

Buckle in folks, we go full dramedy mode this week! Hawkeye, Margaret, and Klinger are called in to help out on the front lines. Being cautious, they say their goodbyes and make preparations if worse comes to worst. After they leave, the camp anxiously awaits their return. However, this episode’s not all doom and gloom, because Radar had a pretty f…

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Hawkeye punches Frank square in the face and gets put on house arrest awaiting a court marshal (because of course Frank is pressing charges). Meanwhile, Margaret gets a visit from a supervising nurse who puts her very much on edge and Radar, ever tired of being a short king, decides to take matters into h…

When a civilian doctor visits the 4077, he finds himself in a little over his head. Past wars and past demons impact the doctor so much that it makes him unable to perform a complicated operation and leaves Hawkeye with a warning for his own future. Robert Alda https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Alda https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0017376/ Music cre…

The 4077th takes part in a variety of activities! From Shirley Temple movies and picnics, to war bonds and sex lectures, it’s all listed on The Bulletin Board! Eisenhower’s visit to Korea: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/eisenhower-korea-visit.htm Artillery Shortage https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=MT19530401.2.17&e=-------en--20--1--txt-tx…

When the 4077 experiences intense shelling from friendly fire, tensions rise in the OR, Henry gets trapped in a bombed latrine, and Trapper and Margaret get stuck in the supply tent. Bob Hope’s USO Shows https://www.uso.org/bob-hope Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socia…

The camp celebrates Greek Orthodox Easter! But as usual, things get a little unorthodox when Frank has religious complaints about the holiday and Radar has a vegetarian awakening. Greek Expeditionary Forces (GEF) https://www.mpva.go.kr/english/contents.do?key=1307 https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/republic-of-korea-en/bilateral-relations/monumen…

Hawkeye uses some outdated but well-intentioned psychology on a soldier who is suffering from paralysis with no visible injuries while Henry and Radar try to find a potentially rabid dog that, uh oh, bit Radar! Michael O’Keefe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_O%27Keefe https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001574/ Veterans and PTSD Study https://www.pt…

A recorded letter home to his father has Hawkeye recounting a full rich day at the 4077 with stories including a semi-hostage situation, a drug-resistant Turkish soldier, and an undead Luxembourg lieutenant. Sources: Curt Lowens: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/curt-lowens-dead-holocaust-survivor-wartime-hero-actor-was-91-100276…

Hawkeye’s search for heavenly BBQ. Sources: Adam's Rib Norwalk Connecticut: https://norwalkinn.com/dining/adams-rib/ Cy's Crabhouse AKA Adam's Rib in Chicago (RIP): http://news-hot-trends.blogspot.com/2009/04/mash-fans-keep-looking-for-chicago.html Joliet Law: https://www.jpatricknelsonlaw.com/blog/2017/04/01/dont-mispronounce-joliet-law/ Music cre…

S3E10 “There Is Nothing Like a Nurse” When the nurses are evacuated after the 4077 gets news of an impending air raid, the men of the camp have to cope with the loneliness. Featuring the return of Guitar Guy! Loudon Wainwright III https://www.lw3.com/ Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouth…

Who put Frank in charge again?? This time, Frank’s command has run the 4077 dry, as in, Frank has banned alcohol! The plan backfires on him when both Margaret and Father Mulcahy can’t seem to abide by the newly set rules. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valian…

The mail once again brings new challenges to the 4077th! Father Mulcahy receives life changing news from his sister (who no longer wants to be a Sister), Henry gets a suspicious hall pass from his wife, and Hawkeye & Trapper get a chance to win a pony. All of these are equally important. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audiona…

A round of check-ups for the 4077 features the doctors being kinda creepy and gives Trapper an ulcer…literally! And possibly a ticket home! Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on Instagram @Eth…

It’s finally Spring at the 4077th, so you know what that means? New loves! Weddings! Bodyguards! Nothing says Spring quite like a fresh bodyguard! …Right? Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, https://audionautix.com/ Contact the show: mashmouthpod@gmail.com Socials: @valiantlyoffbalance on Instagram @OfficialVOB on Twitter @mashmouthpod on…

We get a particularly in-depth look at the challenges of hours upon hours of surgery and the emotional toll it takes on the staff of the 4077 in an episode that takes place exclusively in the OR. In other words, we kind of geeked out and somehow spent a full hour singing this episode's praises! Oops. Music credit: “Feel Good Rock” by Jason Shaw, ht…