Let’s talk a bit more about the Season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding.  We’ll hear more from Jin, Jane, John, and JJ. That's Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John. We'll also hear from Production Designer Patrick Howe.  We'll talk about the moment that Jin found out his role was more complex than he had initially imagined,...

The day has finally come! It’s time to talk about the season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding!  We’ll hear from Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John.  We'll talk about the movie magic that made an emotional scene between Sazz and Marshall possible, putting Mabel in peril, and the triumphant return of Jan!  Heads up, there...

So close! Today, we’re continuing the conversation all about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape from Planet Klongo. We’ll hear from showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman, the writers of the episode Ben Smith and Alex Bigelow, and we'll also talk to Chris Barnes! He is the amazing stunt coordinator on Only Murders in the Building. We'll talk about seeing Sazz in her element (both as a stunt person and as a mentor), setting a person on fire (safely), and Project Ronkonkoma (turns out… it's a real...

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape From Planet Klongo… It’s the first episode named after a fictional movie!  We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the writers of the episode Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith,  We'll talk about Ron Howard's passion project (are we witnessing the end of Ron Howard’s career??), what a Klongo is exactly (and can you use it in a sentence, please?), and Bev Melon's protein-packed smoothie (breakfast of champions?).  Heads up, there are...

We’re keeping the conversation going on Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat! We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the final member of the Sauce Family, Desmin Borges who plays Alfonso Olivera! We'll talk about the legend of Tony Danza in the Only Murders universe, the philosophical conundrum of Dudenoff's death, and… the beginnings of a new Mabel Mora mural!  You know the drill: There are spoilers for episode eight ahead. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!?):...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After the season finale last week, there was just too much good stuff to cram into 2 episodes. So we're back for two more and then we're talking a dang vacation! Today, we're talking about our dearly beloved Sazz and the final production of Death Rattle Dazzle. We'll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman, co-writer of episode 10, Ben Smith, Editors Shelley Westerman and Peyton Koch, Costume Designer Dana Covarrubias, and Production Designer Patrick Howe. We know that sounds like a...

Welcome back for Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 10, the season finale! Today, we're talking all about music! We talk with lead songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, plus Michael R. Jackson, who co-wrote For the Sake of a Child with Pasek & Paul. We'll also hear from Executive Music Producer Ian Eisendrath and we'll dive into each of the songs, the inspirations, and the process, and how it all came together in the end. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show...

Today, we're speaking with a writer!!! Can you believe it? Ben Smith co-wrote Episode 10 with John Hoffman. We'll talk with the Director of Episode 10 Jamie Babbitt. And we'll talk with John Hoffman, Co-Creator, Showrunner, co-writer of this episode, north star, angel. We'll talk about discovering who really killed Ben Glenroy (and how!), opening night of Death Rattle Dazzle, and improvising on set. Just so you know, we will talk about the music, just not in too much detail today. The real...

Welcome back for Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 9! Today, we're talking with Co-creator and Showrunner John Hoffman and Costume Designer Dana Covarrubias. We'll talk about the new morning turkey, humanizing Ben Glenroy, and Joy's mother's wedding dress (which looks great on Mabel). After that, theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends! Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] Or chat with us on Reddit:...