The Incomparable

83 “Unfinished Business” (S8E8)

We’re back. And what’s this? A car bombing, a travesty of justice, the culmination of our least-favorite “Magnum” storyline… it must be a season eight episode! We’re devastated. At least it’s got Lance LeGault in it, as well as the summary execution of dozens of happy little pears. The pears know what they did.

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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81 “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.

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?

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!