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Only Murders in the Building Podcast

ByStraw Hut Media
74 episodes

Podcast Summary

Sneak behind-the-scenes of the Hulu Original, Only Murders in the Building starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Listen in as Maggie Boles & Ryan TIllotson talk to the cast and crew and scramble to get clues on the murder within the show! From Straw Hut Media Produced & Hosted by Ryan Tillotson & Maggie BolesMusic by Kyle MerittTheme Music by Siddhartha KholsaEmail us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlyMurdersHulu/

#1

My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 2) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin, and production designer Patrick Howe

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 piece of Only Murders history that Jane Lynch took home, and of course... our new murder! In the building! Well... in the courtyard of the building. Heads up, there are spoilers for episode ten. 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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-11-01•55mins
#2

My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 1) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, and writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin

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 are spoilers for episode ten. 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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-10-30•48mins
#3

Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 2) w/ stunt coordinator Chris Barnes, writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith, and John Hoffman

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 place!).Heads up, there are spoilers for episode nine. 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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: The GiveawayWant to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!? This is your last chance to enter! 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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-25•40mins
#4

Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman and writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith

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 spoilers for episode nine. 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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: The GiveawayWant to win tickets to the Only Murders themed escape room!? This is your last chance to enter! 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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-23•37mins
#5

Lifeboat (Part 2) w/ actor Desmin Borges and John Hoffman

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 now and come right back! Send us your thoughts and theories (in a voice memo!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: 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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-18•52mins
#6

Lifeboat (Part 1) w/ writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, and directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: 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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-16•41mins
#7

Valley of the Dolls (Part 2) w/ Molly Shannon, John Hoffman, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and production designer Pat

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: 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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-11•50mins
#8

Valley of the Dolls (Part 1) w/ Eva Longoria, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, John Hoffman, and Michael Cyril Creighton

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: **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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-09•38mins

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#9

Blow-Up (Part 2) w/ actors Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: 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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-04•39mins
#10

Blow-Up (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman, director Jessica Yu, and actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: 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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-10-02•40mins
#11

Adaptation (Part 2) w/ actors Molly Shannon and Michael Cyril Creighton, and John Hoffman

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-09-27•42mins
#12

Adaptation (Part 1) w/ writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks and director Jessica Yu

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit: **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 [email protected]. 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!

2024-09-25•36mins
#13

The Stunt Man (Part 2) w/ actors Jane Lynch and Michael Cyril Creighton

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!?): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-09-20•32mins
#14

The Stunt Man (Part 1) w/ writer Madeleine George and actor Michael McFadden

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??): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-09-18•38mins
#15

Two for the Road (Part 2) w/ actor Richard Kind

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!): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-09-13•33mins
#16

Two for the Road (Part 1) w/ writers Ben Smith & Pete Swanson and showrunner John Hoffman

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!): [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-09-11•38mins
#17

Gates of Heaven (Part 2) w/ actress Amy Ryan and showrunner John Hoffman

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: [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-09-06•29mins
#18

Gates of Heaven (Part 1) w/ writer Kristin Newman, and actors Daphne Rubin-Vega & Lilian Rebelo

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: [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-09-04•39mins
#19

Once Upon a Time in the West (w/ Showrunner John Hoffman & Writer Joshua Allen Griffith)

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: [email protected] Or chat with fellow fans on Reddit:

2024-08-28•42mins
#20

Opening Night (Part 4)

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: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit:

2023-10-13•44mins
#21

Opening Night (Part 3)

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 lot of names, but we'll be here to guide you through. After that, we'll go thru some theories and predictions for what's to come in Season 4, which has now officially been announced!Just a heads up, there are (once again) spoilers for episode 10. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and come right back!We’ll be back again on Friday for our very last episode of the season! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit:

2023-10-11•38mins
#22

Opening Night (Part 2)

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 with your friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit:

2023-10-06•57mins
#23

Opening Night (Part 1)

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 music conversation will be on Friday and you won't want to miss it.Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode 10. 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 please send us your theories about the new murder introduced in the finale!Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-10-04•52mins

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#24

Thirty (Part 2)

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] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-29•36mins
#25

Thirty (Part 1)

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 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 show with your friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-27•37mins
#26

Sitzprobe (Part 2)

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: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-22•38mins
#27

Sitzprobe (Part 1)

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 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 show with your friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-20•39mins
#28

CoBro (Part 2)

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: us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-15•30mins
#29

CoBro (Part 1)

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 forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-13•33mins
#30

Ghost Light (Part 2)

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] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-08•45mins
#31

Ghost Light (Part 1)

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 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 show with your detective friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-06•29mins
#32

Ah, Love! (Part 2)

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] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-09-01•28mins
#33

Ah, Love! (Part 1)

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, 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 show with your detective friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-08-30•33mins
#34

The White Room (Part 2)

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] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-08-25•26mins
#35

The White Room (Part 1)

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 show with your detective friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-08-23•27mins
#36

Grab Your Hankies (Part 2)

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: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-08-18•34mins
#37

Grab Your Hankies (Part 1)

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 to read your theories.Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your detective friends!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-08-16•40mins
#38

The Beat Goes On

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 you subscribe to the podcast. We're going to be releasing two episodes per week this season, and you won't want to miss them!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: Straw Hut Media

2023-08-09•27mins
#39

The Show Must...

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 got three time Academy Award winner, Meryl Streep into the Arconia, hear a great story about Paul Rudd's first day on set, and try to figure out what Mable’s finished renovations might mean for the future.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. We're going to be releasing two episodes per week this season, and you won't want to miss them!Send us your thoughts and theories: [email protected] chat with us on Reddit: more about the strike: Straw Hut Media

2023-08-09•35mins
#40

BONUS: So Many Steves, A New Audiobook from Steve Martin and Pushkin

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 or wherever you get your audiobooks.

2023-06-06•11mins
#41

BONUS: Stephen Markley & Dan Fogelman talk The Deluge

Dan Fogelman and Stephen Markley have a conversation about Stephen's new book, The Deluge.Get a copy of The Deluge here Podcast Up Here Click the link to Listen:Straw Hut Media Up Here PodcastFrom Straw Hut Media

2023-04-10•38mins
#42

BONUS: The Up Here Down Low

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 show is based on their real life love story, the process of collaborating with a partner, and of course, the stories behind the songs we hear in episode one. And we talk with stars Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdez about their own meet cute, how they relate to their characters, and what it was like preparing for the show.Hosted by Madison Cross and Julian Goza.New Podcast Up Here Click the link to Listen:Straw Hut Media Up Here PodcastFrom Straw Hut Media

2023-04-03•47mins
#43

BONUS: History of the World Part 2 w/ Nick Kroll and Ike Barinholtz

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 egg so obscure, not even the creators knew it was there.All episodes of History of the World Part II are now streaming on Hulu and it’s a great time.New Podcast Up Here Click the link to Listen:Straw Hut Media Up Here PodcastFrom Straw Hut Media

2023-03-10•56mins
#44

BONUS: I Know Who Did It - LIVE REDDIT TALK

KK and Keener are joined by Poppy White herself, actress Adina Verson. They discuss Episode 10 “I Know Who Did It” and answer questions live with the OnlyMurders Reddit Community!Email us YOUR theories and guesses at [email protected] Straw Hut Media

2022-08-27•43mins
#45

I Know Who Did It

Join Keener & KK as they take a deeper look into the life and death of Bunny Folger. Today we'll be talking to the three writers of episode 10, Matteo Borghese, Rob Turbovsky, and John Hoffman (showrunner and co-creator). Plus we'll hear directly from the murderer. We'll hear about all the red herrings throughout the season, the original plan for the killer’s sneeze in the passageway, and Tina Fey’s hair double at the Killer Reveal Party. Email us YOUR theories and guesses at [email protected] us on the next LIVE REDDIT TALK Wednesday 8/25 @ 3:30pm PTNew Podcast Up Here Click the link to Listen:Straw Hut Media Up Here PodcastFrom Straw Hut MediaThink outside the pod.

2022-08-24•1hr 5mins
#46

BONUS: Sparring Partners - LIVE REDDIT TALK

KK and Keener are joined by composer Siddhartha Khosla and writer of Ep 9 Kirker Butler. They discuss Episode 9 “Sparring Partners”and answer questions live with the Only Murderers Reddit Community!Join us on the next LIVE REDDIT TALK Friday 8/20 @ 3:00pm PTEmail us YOUR theories and guesses at [email protected] Straw Hut Media

2022-08-20•57mins
#47

Sparring Partners

Join Keener & KK as they take a deeper look into the life and death of Bunny Folger. Today we'll be talking to the writer of episode nine, Kirker Butler and the one and only Shirley MacLaine. Plus we'll hear more from showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman, actress Da'vine Joy Randolph, and actor Michael Cyril Creighton. We'll hear about the grittiness Michael Rapaport brought to Detective Kreps, Shirley MacLaine’s friendship with Steve Martin, and how much knew about her Rose Cooper original.Join US as the NY pop-up this Fri and Sat: MORE DETAILS HERE The music from today’s show is all from the official Only Murders Season 2, which was just released! Get it here: us YOUR theories and guesses at [email protected] us on the next LIVE REDDIT TALK Wednesday 8/17 @ 3:00pm PTNew Podcast Up Here Click the link to Listen:Straw Hut Media Up Here PodcastFrom Straw Hut MediaThink outside the pod.

2022-08-17•48mins
#48

BONUS: Black Out - LIVE REDDIT TALK

KK is joined by Howard Morris himself, Michael Cyril Creighton. They discuss Episode 8 “Black Out”and answer questions live with the Only Murderers Reddit Community!Join us on the next LIVE REDDIT TALK Wednesday 8/17 @ 3:00pm PTEmail us YOUR theories and guesses at [email protected] Straw Hut Media

2022-08-16•28mins
#49

Black Out

Join Keener & KK as they take a deeper look into the life and death of Bunny Folger. Today we'll be talking to the writer of episode eight, Madeleine George, plus Michael Cyril Creighton who plays Howard Morris and Ali Stroker, Arconiac and host of the Hulu aftershow One Killer Question. Plus, we'll hear more from showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman. We'll talk about Howard's Season 2 glow up, the art of the yodel, and whether or not we know the true identity of glitter guy!Email us YOUR theories and guesses at [email protected] us on the next LIVE REDDIT TALK Wednesday 8/10 @ 4:15pm PTNew Podcast Up Here Click the link to Listen:Straw Hut Media Up Here PodcastFrom Straw Hut Media

2022-08-10•49mins
#50

BONUS: Flipping the Pieces - LIVE REDDIT TALK

KK is joined by writers of Episode 7 Stephen Markley and Ben Philippe. They discuss Episode 7 “Flipping the Pieces” and answer questions live with the Only Murderers Reddit Community!Join us on the next LIVE REDDIT TALK Wednesday 8/10 @ 3:30pm PTEmail us YOUR theories and guesses at [email protected] Straw Hut Media

2022-08-09•34mins

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