The MacGyver Podcast

By Mac Jackson

The MacGyver podcast is a welcoming place where all aspects of MacGyver, and Richard Dean Anderson are discussed. Hosted by Mac Jackson and Nathan Schell who share their own perspectives on what MacGyver means to them. These podcasts are filled with Episode Commentary, Trivia, Survey Questions, Listener mail as well as the occasional guest. Relax and listen to interesting and thoughtful opinions about the characters, episodes and the timeless legacy of the man who can make everything from anything and proves that there is always a way out of trouble.

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Ep 42 - Meeting Rick At Chiller Con 10.26.19

The MacGyver PodcastOct 30, 2019

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01:30:08

Ep 11: Cross-Overs

In this fun episode, the guys chat about some of their favorite cross-overs and ideas they've had for dream cross-overs with TV shows and Movies. Share your ideas at The Forever Adventure Network!

Feb 09, 202602:05:02

Ep 9: Missed Plot Oppertunities

Mac and Nate discuss Story lines we wanted to happen or what we were led to believe but never saw. Plus, Catching up on other shows. Please look for more at The Forever Adventure Network.

Feb 09, 202602:34:36

Ep 68 - We Are FINALLY Getting New Stargate!!

Can you believe it!?? After soooo long and so much effort, we are finally getting Stargate. Not only that but it's a continuation of the universe we all know and love. Plus, it's being done by the original franchise people!! Join Mac as he shares the news as well as where the franchise stumbled in the past plus, what he wants in the future. Dive in and let us know what you want and may be afraid of.Please help support us:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/MacJacksonhttps://foreveradventurenetwork.home.blog/

Nov 30, 202501:05:39

Ep 67 - Ugly Duckling

In this episode Mac and Cindy discuss a sea change of the production during the first season. MacGyver settles into his standard look and comfort. The scenery starts to be limited. Pete proves his worth and the trope of a kid version of out hero gets addressed early. Math and the old PC look sparks some old school stories as well. Join us and find more at: https://foreveradventurenetwork.home.blog/

Jul 27, 202501:11:28

Episode 66 - To Be A Man

Mac and Cindy return to discuss the first Season Episode: To Be A Man.
The two discuss what works and how this format was used a lot in the mid 80's with different results. The real reason RDA had a sling in the episode and how chickens get left behind. Other updates and secrets get revealed in the updated F.A.N. Cave. Look for more at The Forever Adventure Network!
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Nov 15, 202401:16:14

Jan 08, 202402:18:08

Ep 62 - Countdown LIVE

Mac and Nate do their first LIVE show for the classic first season episode Countdown. They also discuss the latest news about the Stargate movie/show coming from Amazon and the latest and upcoming news for The MacGyver/SG-1 Audio Series. All this and the mystery of what Mac is having for dinner!
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Sep 29, 202301:46:21

Ep 61 - Deathlock

Mac and Nate discuss the first season classic episode: Deathlock. Was Quayle a prototype for Murdoc? Was wardrobe trying to make Mac 80s hip with that new jacket? Let us know your thoughts. All this and the latest news on The MacGyver/SG-1 Audio Series and the newest developments in the new Stargate Movie/Series coming from Amazon. Stay Creative Everyone!
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Aug 31, 202301:39:06

Ep 60 - Marshall R Teague

The wonderful legend Marshall R Teague joins Mac to discuss his two times on MacGyver and also his memorable role on the SG-1 episode "A Matter of Time". They guys also discuss Martial arts, friendship with Chuck Norris, Family, career, Road House, literally hanging around with Richard Dean Anderson and so much more. Please subscribe and donate to our Patreon Through The Forever Adventure Network today!

Mar 21, 202301:38:41

Ep 59 - Dean Aylesworth - The Pros Of The Con

Dean Aylesworth returns to chat with Mac about returning to Conventions after the pandemic, Different reasons for acting, The brilliance of Paul Reiser and why Mac thinks Dean needs to be on the new Quantum Leap. Buckle Up for a deep conversation and a bunch of laughs along the way. Special thanks to our Patreon donators through The Forever Adventure Network.

Jan 19, 202301:44:60

Ep 58 - The Enemy Within And The Quantum Leap Revival

Mac and Nate celebrate the info heavy Stargate SG-1 episode "The Enemy Within" from Season one. They also celebrate the excellent Revival of Quantum Leap and how it shows what could have been with MacGyver. Please support us by subscribing to our page youtube.com/@MacJackson and donating to our Patreon through The Forever Adventure Network.

Oct 25, 202201:39:13

Ep 57 - Paul Margolis - Writer And Story Editor

MacGyver Writer and Story Editor, Paul Margolis joins Mac for a great inside look at many of the classic episodes he has written and some of the inside details to episodes like The Black Rhino, Collision Course, The Black Corsage and The Lost Amadeus. Plus, Paul challenges Mac on his least favorite plot and dialog and tasks him with getting the band back together! Share and enjoy this fun episode and let's see if we can get the ball rolling on some new MacGyver project:) Special Thanks to Stephen Downing for connecting me with more good people. Subscribe to our youtube channel and Patreon for more through The Forever Adventure Network! https://foreveradventurenetwork.home....

Aug 01, 202201:22:27

Ep 56 - Season 1 Nightmares Discussion

Mac and Nate discover the new Zoom limit and tech issues while catching up and use this time to update everyone on what's coming up. Then they dive into a discussion on the classic first season episode "Nightmares" and what makes it so special. Look for more at The Forever Adventure Network!

May 06, 202257:41

Ep 55 - Dan Shea - Sgt Siler

In this episode Mac finally get to pin down Dan Shea for a long over due chat about: How he got into acting. What came first: Acting or Stunt work. Nicknames. His Most dangerous stunt. How to crash an audition AND get the part. How Not to audition...and get the part. And the infamous golf story. All this and more! Support us at The Forever Adventure Network, Twitter and Facebook for this, The MacGyver/SG-1 Audio Series, Harmony Constant and The Never Gets Old Podcast!

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Nov 17, 202101:11:25

Ep 54 - Bruce McGill Jack Dalton

Jack Dalton himself, Bruce McGill sits down for a zoom Chat with Mac to celebrate his role of Jack Dalton and his amazing career. Some of the topics discussed: Being forced to be Johnny Appleseed. D-Days style. The joy of being Jack Dalton. Staying above the horizon. Why you can't slap a icon name on a remake. The joys of Acoustic guitar and gardening. The benefit of having a say in your character. And so much more! Thanks for listening and please consider sending us a buck or two on Patreon through The Forever Adventure Network so we can share this with others.

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Sep 11, 202101:31:00

Ep 53 - A Relief

Spoiler Warning: If you enjoyed the 2016 Reboot...DO NOT watch this episode! One thing we don't want to do is upset people who enjoyed it. Mac and Nate go through the history of the show and how it was MacGyver in name only. Where it was broken before it began. How it could have been better. How it could have been great. The generational divide in the writing. Why we are so vocal ad can't just "Not Watch". How they could have fixed it at any point. This and soooo much more! Get more at The Forever Adventure Network

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Jun 20, 202102:28:56

Ep 52 - Jackson Davies

Father Pat Lafferty/Det. Mike Kiley himself: Jackson Davies joins Mac for a fun conversation about life as a Canadian actor and the adventures along the way. Some topics discussed: Being on MacGyver before " Officially" being on. Being part of one of Canada's first greatest and longest running series: Beachcombers. Avoiding the After School Cliché in "20 Questions" How Dr. Zito is still scary. Filming in a real insane asylum. Teasing RDA about his jeans. Being the voice of reason and comfort for a MacGyver in crisis. And so much more! Join The Forever Adventure Network today for more!

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Jun 13, 202101:38:56

Ep 51 - Jay Brazeau

This episode Mac has the pleasure to have a heartfelt chat with Jay Brazeau who many of you will know from MacGyver AND Stargate SG-1 AND Stargate: Atlantis!! Some of the topics you will enjoy: The benefits to being a character actor. The instant gratification of a Stage performance verses the delayed payoff of TV and movies. Favorite musicals. Performing a part that is iconic already. The key to being a successful actor. The power of a soulful performance in music and acting. and soooo much more! This is quite the conversation so be ready to feel feelings:) Please help support this by going to The Forever Adventure Network and donating to our Patreon. Subscribing and leaving a nice review helps too:)

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Mar 22, 202102:13:43

Ep 50 - Pat O' Brien Prop Master

Prop Master Pat O'Brien joins Mac for a great chat about his time on MacGyver as well as Stargate:Atlantis, Psych and many other great shows. Get ready for some great behind the scene stories from your favorite episodes like Lost Love, Serenity, Passages and more. Find out all that goes into setting up a weekly episode as well as what happens when things go wrong. Make sure to subscribe and join the chat on our MacGyver Podcast Group page for more!

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Jan 31, 202102:37:40

Ep 49 - MacGyver Composer Ken Harrison

MacGyver Composer Ken Harrison joins Mac for a fond look back on his career and his time on MacGyver and then Legend. It's encouraging to hear how determination and passion can lead to a career of your dream and Ken shares his path. Hear stories of where many of the distinctive tunes came from. Some of the episodes discussed: Kill Zone, Passages, Good Knight MacGyver, Serenity, MacGyver's Women and The Stringer.

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Nov 30, 202001:04:33

Ep 48 - Charles Andrew Payne Breeze

Mac is joined by Charles Andrew Payne to discuss his long career and inspiration. The guys discuss the inspiration for "Breeze" and how a bit part became a much deeper character. Charles discusses the advice given to him during the filming of "The Madonna" episode as well as why Breeze never yelled. The guys also get deep on meaning of life stuff and how being sincere and humble makes the difference in a show as well as a person. See more from Charles on our Facebook Page.

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Sep 29, 202001:14:05

Ep 47 - Cliff Simon - Into The Unknown

Shortly before his passing, Ba'al himself, Cliff Simon joined Mac for a fun chat about his new Travel Channel show "Into the Unknown". Join them as they talk about topics like: The joys of exploration. The Danger of places Unknown. Getting away from the stress of Career. What really matters in Life. The Charm of Ba'al and how he could easily come back to Stargate. Plus so much more!

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Jul 23, 202059:08

Ep 46 - MacGyver Showrunner Stephen Downing

MacGyver Showrunner Stephen Downing sits down with Mac to discuss: How he got started in writing for television and movies while being a police officer for 20 years. The struggles when MacGyver began. Checking egos at the door. The power of working with good people. The patience and kindness of Richard Dean Anderson. Moving production to Vancouver. What is MacGyver's everlasting legacy. And so much more! Support us on The Forever Adventure Network!

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Jun 18, 202001:31:41

Ep 45 - MacGyver Writer John Sheppard

Writer John Sheppard joins Mac to chat about the importance of everyone being on the same page and what was the spark of writing such Important and Classic Episodes as Passages, Cleo Rocks, Obsessed, Strictly Business, The Stringer and so much more!

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May 04, 202002:02:42

Ep 44 - Holly Fields

This one was a long time coming and so worth it! Holly Fields, who many will know as Crystal from the episode "Runners", chat with Mac about her long adventurous career.

Things to listen for:

Her first acting job.

Missed jobs.

Her first kiss and the surprising audience.

Looping vocals for Cameron Diaz and others.

Finding out who she's related to.

And so much more!

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Nov 24, 201901:39:40

Ep 43 - MacGyver Writer Rick Drew

MacGyver writer Rick Drew chats with Mac about the crucial and exceptional episodes from the 3rd season to the 5th. Get ready for an emotional and informative chat. Whats some of his favorite episodes? His least? How was "The Wall" originally going to end? Should "The Coltons" been a spin off? What was it like working with Teri Hatcher, Michael Des Barres and Dana Elcar? Was RDA as wonderful as you think?(spoilers: yes) and what was the hardest episode to write? An absolute delight from beginning to end. Enjoy!

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Nov 18, 201901:38:31

Ep 42 - Meeting Rick At Chiller Con 10.26.19

Join Mac and Nathan as Mac shares his adventure at Chiller Con 10.26.19 where he got to bring his family to visit with Richard Dean Anderson, be part of a Bomb Scare, meet some fans of the show and get the sweetest picture with Rick EVER! Get ready for an exciting episode with lots
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of details and fun!

Oct 30, 201901:30:08

Ep 41 - Finn Michael from MacGyver, Stargate and Beyond

Actor, Musician and Stand-in Finn Michael joins Mac to share stories of his time on MacGyver, Stargate, The Flash and what its like to gets kissed by Linda Hamilton and hitching a plane ride with Harrison Ford. Look for us on Twitter, Facebook, Spotify,iTunes and support us on Patreon: Mac Jackson

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Aug 20, 201901:16:03

Ep 40 - Target MacGyver And Latest Con And TV News

This episode Mac and Nathan catch you up on the latest in all MacGyver news including:

Nathan giving Michael Shanks and Lexa Doig a MacGyver/SG-1 Audio Series Pin!

CBS Reboot getting only half season and mid-season replacement status.

RDA in Germany and Kentucky

Fool at the Lake Party story

Discussion on First Season: Ep 10 - "Target MacGyver"

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Jul 20, 201901:36:32

Ep 39 - Bill Nikolai: From MacGyver To SG-1 And Beyond

Bill Nikolai drops in during a trip with his family to chat with Mac about how his inspiration as an actor lead to being a stand in for Richard Dean Anderson on MacGyver during the 3rd season and then 5 seasons on Stargate SG-1. Learn how he became one of the recognizable faces behind the keyboard at the SGC and how prioritizing whats most important in life can lead to some of its best adventures!

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May 31, 201957:53

Ep 38 - John Considine: MacGyver Actor And Writer

Mac is joined by Legendary MacGyver Bad guy: John Considine (Log Jam, There But For the Grace, Off the Wall) who also wrote a bunch of important episodes (There But For The Grace, Blind Faith, Good Knight MacGyver and Trail to Doomsday). Get deep into how those were made and hear never before heard stories from the set!

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May 23, 201901:06:23

Ep 37 - Corin Nemec: Jonas Quinn, Rottentail & Snacks

Mac is joined by fellow dog lover and snacker Corin Nemec to talk about Parker Lewis, Webster, His new film Rottentail and, of coarse, being the beloved Jonas Quinn on Stargate SG-1. There is so much covered and visually so much to see that there will be a bonus video version on YouTube: Mac Jackson soon! Enjoy!

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Apr 28, 201901:09:16

Ep 36 - JC Vaughn And Stargate Comics

J.C. Vaughn joins Mac to discuss:

Stargate:Atlantis and Stargate:Universe Comics

Ming-Na Wen

The Lenkov-Verse

and SOOO much more!

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Apr 15, 201902:17:53

Ep 35 - The Prodigal And RDA Volenteers

In this exciting episode Mac and Nate discuss the real life heroism of RDA during the California Wild Fires as well as Reviewing Season 1 episode: The Prodigal.

Also discussed:

The passing of actor Paul Koslo

The lack of any effort or care in even the little moments on Season 3 of the 2016 reboot.

Holiday fun

The Podcast community on Twitter.

Dashboard on Fire

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