Only Murders in the Building Podcast

Today we're talking all about Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat. We'll talk to writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and we'll even hear from Production Designer Patrick Howe!Tune in if you want to know how Eugene Levy and Steve Martin worked out their omelet bit, the origins of Eva Longoria's 19 in 1 multitool, and the many iterations of the Westies, including the final Westie, Helga!Heads up, there are spoilers for episode eight. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu The GiveawayWant to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!?There are locations in both Los Angeles and New York. If you’re located around one of those two cities and you’d like to test your mystery solving chops with 3 of your best buds, here’s how you enter. Leave this podcast a rating and review on Apple or Spotify — wherever you listen from — take a screenshot, and email it to us at onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com. Include which city you want to visit the Escape Room in — either NYC or LA. We’ll pick 2 winners in LA and 2 in NYC. Each winner will get four tickets. We’ll choose the lucky detectives right before the season finale! Good luck!

We’ve got to keep talking about Season 4 Episode 7!We’ll hear from husband and wife directing team Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman, Production Designer Patrick Howe, and the amazing Molly Shannon who plays Bev Melon! We're finally going into detail about the dolls (so many dolls), including Meryl Streep's reaction to seeing the Loretta doll. We'll learn about Doreen's signature cocktail, the Sweaty Betty. And we'll talk about Bev Melon's breaking point. Because sometimes a big bad boss lady has to cut loose and throw back a few beers! As always, there are spoilers for episode seven ahead. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu The GiveawayWant to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!?There are locations in both Los Angeles and New York. If you’re located around one of those two cities and you’d like to test your mystery solving chops with 3 of your best buds, here’s how you enter. Leave this podcast a rating and review on Apple or Spotify — wherever you listen from — take a screenshot, and email it to us at onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com. Include which city you want to visit the Escape Room in — either NYC or LA. We’ll pick 2 winners in LA and 2 in NYC. Each winner will get four tickets. We’ll choose the lucky detectives right before the season finale! Good luck!

Season 4 Episode 7 is one for the books!!! Today we’re talking to husband and wife directing team Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman, Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, the one and only Eva Longoria, and Michael Cyril Creighton! We'll talk about Eva Longoria's special connection to Meryl Streep, the choice to bring Season 4 all the way back to Season 1, and of course... the fight! Heads up, there are spoilers for episode seven. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu **The Giveaway**Want to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!?There are locations in both Los Angeles and New York. If you’re located around one of those two cities and you’d like to test your mystery solving chops with 3 of your best buds, here’s how you enter. Leave this podcast a rating and review on Apple or Spotify — wherever you listen from — take a screenshot, and email it to us at onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com. Include which city you want to visit the Escape Room in — either NYC or LA. We’ll pick 2 winners in LA and 2 in NYC. Each winner will get four tickets. We’ll choose the lucky detectives right before the season finale! Good luck!

Let’s keep talking about Season 4 Episode 6 with the Brothers Sisters themselves! Trina and Tawny Brothers are played by Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber respectively. We'll talk about their initial chemistry in the audition room, shooting on super 8 cameras, and whether or not we can trust them... As usual, there are spoilers for episode six ahead. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Go watch Cat Cohen’s Netflix special “The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous!” and also go listen to her podcast “Seek Treatment” (instagram.com/seektreatmentpod)Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu The GiveawayWant to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!?There are locations in both Los Angeles and New York. If you’re located around one of those two cities and you’d like to test your mystery solving chops with 3 of your best buds, here’s how you enter. Leave this podcast a rating and review on Apple or Spotify — wherever you listen from — take a screenshot, and email it to us at onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com. Include which city you want to visit the Escape Room in — either NYC or LA. We’ll pick 2 winners in LA and 2 in NYC. Each winner will get four tickets. We’ll choose the lucky detectives right before the season finale! Good luck!

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 6 with Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, Director Jessica Yu, actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton, and even Production Designer Patrick Howe! We'll hear about the process of piecing together all the different types of found footage in this episode, the inspiration for the Brothers Sisters short film The Desecration of Alice, and of course, the long-awaited reveal of Dudenoff!Heads up, there are spoilers for episode six. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu The GiveawayWant to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!?There are locations in both Los Angeles and New York. If you’re located around one of those two cities and you’d like to test your mystery solving chops with 3 of your best buds, here’s how you enter. Leave this podcast a rating and review on Apple or Spotify — wherever you listen from — take a screenshot, and email it to us at onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com. Include which city you want to visit the Escape Room in — either NYC or LA. We’ll pick 2 winners in LA and 2 in NYC. Each winner will get four tickets. We’ll choose the lucky detectives right before the season finale! Good luck!

Onto the second part of Season 4 Episode 5! And boy oh boy, it’s an exciting one! Today we're talking to the amazing… Molly Shannon! Iconic. Comedy. Legend. Molly Shannon who obviously plays Bev Melon. We'll also catch up with Showrunner Co-creator John Hoffman and actor Michael Cyril Creighton who plays Howard. You’ll hear what Molly Shannon has in common with Bev Mellon, why Howard's so good at his new job as on-set documentarian and talent liaison, and how Paul Rudd brought “weiner to weiner” to new heights. As usual, there are spoilers for episode five ahead. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 5 with writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks about which actor made Selena Gomez break character while shooting and director of episodes 405 (and 406) about how Fisher Price toys helped in the planning of a particularly challenging scene. Plus… A giveaway! Heads up, there are spoilers for episode five. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu **The Giveaway**Want to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!?There are locations in both Los Angeles and New York. If you’re located around one of those two cities and you’d like to test your mystery solving chops with 3 of your best buds, here’s how you enter. Leave this podcast a rating and review on Apple or Spotify — wherever you listen from — take a screenshot, and email it to us at onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com. Include which city you want to visit the Escape Room in — either NYC or LA. We’ll pick 2 winners in LA and 2 in NYC. Each winner will get four tickets. We’ll choose the lucky detectives right before the season finale! Good luck!

On to part 2 of Season 4 Episode 4! We're talking to the one... the only... Jane Lynch! Sazz Pataki! Can you believe it??? We'll learn how the character was first pitched to her all those years ago and how Sazz has changed over the seasons. We'll also talk with Michael Cyril Creighton about the secret parts of Howard's wardrobe this season and what it was like acting alongside a very professional dog and pig. As always, there are spoilers for episode four ahead. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

What an episode! Today we’re talking all about Season 4 Episode 4! Ryan and Maggie talk to writer Madeleine George about some of the different places she and the other writers looked for inspiration into the world of stunts and whose idea it was to make Glen Stubbins an Irishman! We’ll also hear from actor Michael McFadden, who plays the bartender at Concussions about the special skill he shares with Paul Rudd. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode four. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! We’ll be back Friday for more on Episode 4, so make sure you subscribe to the show if you haven’t already! Send us your thoughts and theories (perhaps in a voice memo??): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

Richard Kind, who plays Stink Eye Joe AKA Vince Fish, talks about the feeling of acting alongside comedy legends and explains what he does and doesn't remember about being on set. John Hoffman, Co-Creator, Showrunner, talks about the casting of Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, and Eugene Levy, and explains the different types of clues in the show. And we hear about what’s happening in the Only Murders subreddit!Once again, there are spoilers for episode three ahead. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

It’s time to talk about Season 4 Episode 3! Ryan and Maggie chat with writers Ben Smith and Pete Swanson about how much casting impacts writing the dynamics between the trio and their doubles. Plus, an alternate plan to get Stink Eye Joe to take off his eye patch that involved… a dozen hard boiled eggs?  We’ll also hear from Showrunner, Co-creator John Hoffman about the triumphant return of Detective Williams! Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode three. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! We’ll be back Friday for more on Episode 3, so make sure you subscribe to the show if you haven’t already! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!): onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

Today on the show, we are continuing our conversation about Season 4 Episode 2, Gates of Heaven. We talk to Co-creator, Showrunner, and Director of the episode John Hoffman, about his perspective on talking ghosts in the Arconia and we’ll hear how a cute little vacation turned into an Oh Hell-a-thon. Plus, we’ve got the amazing actress Amy Ryan on the show! She plays Jan and the last time we talked to her, no one knew she was trouble! She tells us about coming back to set for season 4 and how to make sense of “Jan logic.” Once again, there are spoilers for episode two ahead. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories: onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 2! Ryan and Maggie chat with writer Kristin Newman about the origins of the West Tower at the Arconia and her secret contributions to the impeccable casting of Sazz Pataki. We’ll hear from two members of the Sauce family: the legendary Daphne Rubin-Vega who plays Inez and the charming Lilian Rebelo who plays her daughter Anna. We’ll learn what secrets might be hidden within that bubbling sauce and who exactly was responsible for introducing the entire cast to the card game Oh Hell. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode two. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! We’ll be back Friday for more on Episode 2, so make sure you subscribe to the show if you haven’t already! Send us your thoughts and theories: onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

Welcome back for season 4 of the Only Murders in the Building Podcast! Producers Ryan Tillotson and Maggie Boles are your hosts again this season. Today, we’re talking all about episode 1 with showrunner and co-creator of the series John Hoffman. He also is the director and co-writer of episode one. We’ll talk about some of the new additions to the cast this season, the process of taking the trio to LA, and what it was like watching home movies of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. We'll also catch up with John's co-writer on this episode, Joshua Allen Griffith, about the copious amount of murderboards necessary to solve a mystery in the writers room and the secret behind the whistling sound you heard throughout the season premiere. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode one. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and come right back. Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast. After this week, we'll be releasing two episodes per week, and we have some super exciting guests that we are truly geeking out over. Send us your thoughts and theories: onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu

It's the very last episode of this season of Only Murders in the Pod! Thanks for coming along on this wild and crazy ride. Today, we're sharing our conversation with some of the writers of the season.We'll talk about keeping secrets when you know the killer's identity on a hit TV show, some of the plot lines and gags that never made it to screen, and the collective trauma of the... hankies. You'll hear from Joshua Allen Griffith, JJ Philbin, Matteo Borghese, Rob Turbovsky, Ben Smith, Jake Schnesel, Pete Swanson, and John Hoffman's Assistant Brian Rosenwinkle!Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends and we'll see you next year!Send us your thoughts and theories: onlymurders@strawhutmedia.comOr chat with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu/