Magnum, podcast
Hosted by Jason Snell, Philip Michaels, and David J. Loehr
Three yo-yos from the 2020s watch selected episodes of one of the greatest TV shows of the 1980s, “Magnum, p.i.” There are a lot of segments. E-mail magnum@theincomparable.com to suggest episodes or insult other listeners.
82 Magnum Trading Cards
Thanks to Listener David, we return for this special episode where we react to the opening of an age-old pack of Magnum, p.i. Trading Cards.
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Previous Episodes
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February 22, 202481 “Kapu” (S7E10)
It’s like “Witness,” but on a made-up Hawaiian island! We end this season of “Magnum, podcast” on the forbidden island of Kapu. There’s no phone, no light, no motor car—not a single luxury.
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February 13, 2024
80 “Dead Man’s Channel” (S2E2)
This episode provides a missing archaeologist, a bitter academic dispute, and a goat, inspiring Phil to create a new segment: Is This Anything?
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December 21, 2023
79 “A Little Bit of Luck… A Little Bit of Grief” (S6E20)
In an episode that teaches us that friendships are like sponges, Magnum and TC repeatedly commit crimes and visit jail. Meanwhile, Rick wins the lottery and meets a travel agent doing a survey of the hotels of the southwest. And a guy who drives a melon truck has the best day in the history of melon trucks.
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December 14, 2023
78 “Pleasure Principle” (S8E2)
Can a ghost explode from eating too many ghost pastries? This is a “Freaky Friday” episode that’s… not so freaky. Magnum and Higgins trade places, sort of? Come on shake your body baby do that conga!
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December 7, 2023
77 “Basket Case” (S3E15)
People, if you’re betting against the spread on youth basketball games, it’s a sign that you have a serious gambling problem. Especially if they’re coached by turkeys like Magnum and T.C. Brutal! What are you doing! Coach Wooden would never approve!
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November 29, 2023
76 “Rapture” (S6E11)
Under the sea, Under the sea
Magnum will see a ghost so spookily
Higgins and T.C.
Think Magnum’s strange discovery
Is purely buncombe
(Mom is a drunk-um)
Under the sea! -
October 19, 2023
75 “Flashback” (S3E7)
Magnum dreams he’s in the 1930s and tries to prevent an innocent man from being executed! But Rick, T.C. and Higgins are all there too… sort of. Shocking deaths! Surprising new investigative powers! The fate of Listener Allison’s argument with her husband stands in the balance!
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October 12, 2023
74 “Woman on the Beach” (S2E3)
It’s October, which means it’s spooky season, which means it’s time for an episode where Rick and Magnum may have seen a g-g-g-g-g-host! Also, Kenneth Mars is a bizarre caretaker with a German accent, there’s an old weirdo with a creepy painting, and Rick is really unlucky in love. Plus, listeners are concerned about Magnum’s head injuries and need us to solve their marital disputes. Magnum, podcast is up for the challenge!
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September 21, 2023
73 “Billy Joe Bob” (S2E1)
Listener Blair is back with a new selection to torment Phil, David, and Jason! But will they be tormented, or have they just stumbled on the Platonic ideal of a “Magnum, p.i.” episode? Also, Phil surprises Jason with a new segment!
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September 14, 2023
72 “All Thieves on Deck” (S6E15)
Sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a purloined idol and many, many, many suspects who want to steal it! And it’s all on a cruise ship! In Kauai! Magnum is no Poirot, for better or for worse.