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:...

Today on the show, we speak with Director of Episode 9, Cherien Dabis. You might remember her from Episode 7 too. We'll also hear from First ADs Becky Chin and Cedric Vara, and briefly from DP Kyle Wullschlegger. We'll talk about the chaos of shooting on the streets of New York, Ben Glenroy's low moment in the dressing room, and how reliable those flashbacks the trio reconstructed really are. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode nine. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream...

Here is Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 8! Today, we're talking with Co-creator and Showrunner John Hoffman about the uncanny resemblance between Dickie and Loretta, some key pieces of evidence in solving ben's murder, and Meryl's Streep's favorite lyric from the song -- Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did iI? Then, we'll go thru some of our listener theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends! Send us your thoughts and theories:...

Today, on the show, we speak with the directors of Episode 8, Shari Springer Berman and Bob Pulcini. We'll talk about crafting and putting together the split screen montage over the patter song. And we'll hear from editors Shelly Westerman and Payton Koch about that process. We'll talk about Loretta's emotional confession and also... working together as a married couple! Bob and Shari are married! Like us! Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode eight. So listeners, if you haven't...

Welcome to Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 7! We're talk with Director of Photography Kyle Wullschlegger about some of the most memorable shots from the season and what it was like working with his heroes. Then, we'll go thru listener theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends! Check out Kyle's photography: https://www.instagram.com/kwullschleger Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] Or chat with us on Reddit:...

Today, we speak with director of episode 7, Cherien Dabis, plus Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman. Hear about Matthew Broderick's once in a lifetime role as... Matthew Broderick, Mabel's newer, younger podcast partners, and the hidden secrets in how Theo communicates with Mabel. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode seven. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and come right back! We’ll be back again on Friday for more Murders and to read your theories. Don’t...

Onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 6! We talk with Production Designer Patrick Howe about some easter eggs on set, plus we'll catch up with Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman to talk about some of the weird and wonderful rituals of the theatre. And of course, theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your detective friends! Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] Or chat with us on Reddit:...

We're talking all about episode 6 with Director of Episode 6 (and 5) Chris Koch, plus Editors Peyton Koch and Shelley Westerman, and Director of Photography Kyle Wullschlegger. Get ready to hear about some of the secrets hidden within the walls of Jerry Blau's lair, how Chris approaches shooting a suspect from a director's standpoint, and Howard's moment in the spotlight. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode six. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and come right...

And we're onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 5! We talk with Costume Designer Dana Covarrubias about dressing Loretta, John Hoffman about the return of our beloved Sazz Pataki. Plus, thoughts and theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your detective friends! Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] Or chat with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu/ From Straw Hut Media

Let's talk about episode 5 with John Hoffman (Co-Creator, Showrunner, and Producer) and Director of Episode 5 (and 6) Chris Koch. We'll talk about the blossoming romance between Oliver and Loretta, we'll get a glimpse at the production puzzle involved in bringing the tooth ferry to life with DP Kyle Wullschleger, and we'll hear about Meryl Streep's impromptu midnight performance on the Hudson River. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode five. So listeners, if you haven't watched,...

Onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 4! We talk with the director of Episode 4, Adam Shankman about some of his favorite moments on set. Plus, thoughts and theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your detective friends! Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] Or chat with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu/ From Straw Hut Media

Today, we go into episode 4 with John Hoffman (Co-Creator, Showrunner, and Producer) and Costume Designer Dana Covarrubias. Hear about Charles's patter song, the secrets hidden in Mabel's outfits, and the transformation of Cinda Canning. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode four. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and come right back! We’ll be back again on Friday for more Murders and to read your theories. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the...

On today’s show, we’re onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 3. We talk with Editors Shelley Westerman and Payton Koch about how they make people look suspicious with editing and the time-consuming frankenstein process of mixing songs. Plus, we're sharing a few of the theories you've sent us so far -- by email and thru the Only Murders subreddit. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your detective friends! Send us your thoughts and theories:...

On today’s show, we talk about episode 3 with John Hoffman (Co-Creator, Showrunner, and Producer) and the Director of Episode 3 Adam Shankman. We cover John's musical dream team, Meryl Streep's commitment to her cast, and how much Adam knew about the murder of Ben Glenroy when he got to set to film his episodes. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode three. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and come right back! We’ll be back again on Friday for more Murders and...

In this episode, Maggie and Ryan dive into episode two Director John Hoffman. John is also the showrunner and co-creator, but he's speaking with us as a director and producer. We talk about what a day in the life of John Hoffman looks like during production of Only Murders, the naming of Ben Glenroy, and the decision to make Death Rattle a musical. 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...

We’re back!!! But this season is a little different… Producers Maggie Boles and Ryan Tillotson take over the microphone this time to interview any and all of the Murders team who are legally allowed to speak with us. If you haven’t heard about the strike affecting Hollywood, you’re about to! In this episode, we sit down with John Hoffman, who directed episode one. He's also the showrunner and co-creator, but he was able to talk to us in his role as a director and producer. We cover how they...

Today, we’re bringing you a preview of a new audiobook, So Many Steves. Steve Martin is more candid than he’s ever been about his creative life in this engrossing audio-biography centered around a series of conversations recorded over many afternoons at home with his friend and neighbor, writer Adam Gopnik. You can get So Many Steves, exclusively on audio, now at https://www.pushkin.fm/audiobooks/so-many-steves-afternoons-with-steve-martin or wherever you get your audiobooks.

Dan Fogelman and Stephen Markley have a conversation about Stephen's new book, The Deluge. Get a copy of The Deluge here https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Deluge/Stephen-Markley/9781982123093 New Podcast Up Here Click the link to Listen: Straw Hut Media Up Here Podcast From Straw Hut Media

Welcome to the Up Here Down Low, where we look behind the scenes of the new Hulu musical romcom Up Here! We know that Hulu released all eight episodes at once, but we like to do things a little more traditionally around here. What can we say? We’re romantics! Every week we’ll be talking with the cast, crew, and creators of the show about how they make musical TV magic. This week we talk with co-creators and songwriting power couple Bobby Lopez and Kristin Anderson-Lopez about how much of the...

Keener welcomes Straw Hut producers Maggie and Ryan to talk about a hilarious Hulu show with legends of the comedy world! But no, it’s not Only Murders. We’re still in Arconia Purgatory for now… Instead, Ryan and Maggie share their interview with Nick Kroll and Ike Barinholtz who were Executive Producers on Mel Brooks’s History of the World Part II! You’ll hear about the secret Mel Brooks joke vault, Ike’s top three sexiest presidents, Nick’s experience “directing” an EGOT, and an easter...