FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsJoin Lauren and Jesi as they re-watch their hero, Murphy Brown, navigate the waters of journalistic integrity and female empowerment, discussing 1990s nostalgia and the glaring relevance this show still has in our culture today. Plus, interviews with the cast and creators!
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Episodes
3.12: Retreat
July 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIt’s group project time, as Jesi and Lauren break down this episode based on a true story! Jesi and Lauren discuss the inspirational tales of the guest star characters, the timeline of corporate retreats, and the complicated & fascinating history of the phrase “Yes, We Can” (beyond election taglines)!
311: Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All The Way
June 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBJesi and Lauren break down this Emmy-winning episode based on a true story with holiday tradition favorites, the gang’s hijinks, and the career of guest star Jenifer Lewis (Blackish, Sister Act, and more!). Also, this week, Lauren introduces us to the life of singer/songwriter Wilson Picket, and Jesi explores the history of the song The 12 Days of Christmas.
310: Trouble In Sherwood Forrest
May 27, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIt’s a party…to save Corky’s marriage, as we get the return of Jane Leeves ("Frasier") as Audrey Cohen, Janet Carroll ("Married With Children") as Doris Dial, and Scott Bryce ("As The World Turns")! Topics include the history of the phrase “Having It All” and how it manifests in intersectional feminism today, 90s fashion, and the importance of communication in relationships. Plus, funny moments and BTS tidbits!
Interview: H. Alan Scott: From Golden Girls To Murphy Brown
May 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJesi and Lauren are excited to talk to H. Alan Scott ("Out On The Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast" & "Newsweek's Parting Shot") to talk about the connection between "Golden Girls" and "Murphy Brown", TV in the 90s vs today
309: The Bummer Of 42
April 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThe theme is sisterly love as Lauren and Jesi talk about Murphy’s birthday (what sign do you think Murphy is?), and answer the question, “Why does 'Designing Women' owe their success to "Murphy Brown"?
3.08: Rootless People
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBMurphy is kidnapped by 90s heartthrob Craig Bierko, and the Gang doesn’t believe her! Is this episode a bottle episode? What is a bottle episode? Jesi and Lauren take the test to find out. Other topics include The Shirelles' history, eco-terrorism, and why a pink donut box is so closely associated with LA and sitcoms!
307: The Last Laugh (Jim Dial Episode) - Part 2 of 2
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes - 44.2 MBJesi and Lauren's breakdown of this major Jim episode! Highlights include Charles Kimbrough’s backstory for Jim, a modern famous anchor who lost it on air, and more behind-the-scenes tidbits & insights.
307: The Last Laugh (Jim Dial Episode) - Part 1 of 2
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 36.9 MBJesi and Lauren's breakdown of this major Jim episode! Highlights include the story of The Four Tops, the history of laughter and our health, and more behind-the-scenes tidbits & insights.
307: The Last Laugh - Part 1 of 2
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 36.9 MBJesi and Lauren's breakdown of this major Jim episode! Highlights include the story of The Four Tops, the history of laughter and our health, and more behind-the-scenes tidbits & insights.
306: Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery - Part 2 of 2
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBLauren and Jesi finish out the final Colleen Dewhurst episode with a music sidebar, behind-the-scenes tidbits from Diane Sawyer's week on the set for her news magazine show “Prime Time Live” - which takes us from story idea in the writer’s room to rehearsal and writers and finally filming day. Join our Patreon www.murphybrownpod.com/donate to see the full Prime Time Live and more!
306: Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery (Avery Brown Sr) - Part 2 of 2
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBLauren and Jesi finish out the final Colleen Dewhurst episode with a music sidebar, behind-the-scenes tidbits from Diane Sawyer's week on the set for her news magazine show “Prime Time Live” - which takes us from story idea in the writer’s room to rehearsal and writers and finally filming day. Join our Patreon www.murphybrownpod.com/donate to see the full Prime Time Live and more!
306: Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery - Part 1 of 2
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe gals break down the final Colleen Dewhurst arc as Avery Brown Sr with a jam-packed episode of behind-the-scenes tidbits, insights, and what the show had in store for Avery in Season Four. Stay tuned next week for Part 2 with the episode's music sidebar, cut moments, and how Murphy’s vulnerability affects us all.
306: Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery (Avery Brown Sr) - Part 1 of 2
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe gals break down the final Colleen Dewhurst arc as Avery Brown Sr with a jam-packed episode of behind-the-scenes tidbits, insights, and what the show had in store for Avery in Season Four. Stay tuned next week for Part 2 with the episode's music sidebar, cut moments, and how Murphy’s vulnerability affects us all.
3.05:The Gold Rush Part 2 of 2
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 44.5 MBThe happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals finish up this fan-favorite episode with returning character Jerry Gold (Emmy Winner Jay Thomas). The gals share more behind-the-scenes stories, Jesi sidebars on the film “A Man & A Woman,” how it connects to Nancy Meyers, and of course more romance…and shoes.
3.05:The Gold Rush - Part 2 of 2
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 44.5 MBThe happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals finish up this fan-favorite episode with returning character Jerry Gold (Emmy Winner Jay Thomas). The gals share more behind-the-scenes stories, Jesi sidebars on the film “A Man & A Woman,” how it connects to Nancy Meyers, and of course more romance…and shoes.
3.05:The Gold Rush (Jerry Gold) - Part 2 of 2
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 44.5 MBThe happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals finish up this fan-favorite episode with returning character Jerry Gold (Emmy Winner Jay Thomas). The gals share more behind-the-scenes stories, Jesi sidebars on the film “A Man & A Woman,” how it connects to Nancy Meyers, and of course more romance…and shoes.
3.05: The Gold Rush (Jerry Gold) - Part 1 of 2
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThe happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals deep dive into the love story of Jerry Gold (Jay Thomas) and Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) in this fan-favorite episode. Cut moments from the original script and behind-the-scenes stories included! Plus, Lauren does a sidebar on jewelry icon Elisa Peretti.
3.05: The Gold Rush - Part 1 of 2
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThe happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals deep dive into the love story of Jerry Gold (Jay Thomas) and Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) in this fan-favorite episode. Cut moments from the original script and behind-the-scenes stories included! Plus, Lauren does a sidebar on jewelry icon Elisa Peretti.
3.05: The Gold Rush Part 1 of 2
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThe happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals deep dive into the love story of Jerry Gold (Jay Thomas) and Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) in this fan-favorite episode. Cut moments from the original script and behind-the-scenes stories included! Plus, Lauren does a sidebar on jewelry icon Elisa Peretti.
3.04: Strike Two
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThe real-life actors/writer’s union strike may be over, but not for the FYI Gang! Jesi and Murphy update the new season and are continuing season three! Sidebars include the life of Allen Toussaint, Candice Bergen’s 90s hair, Emmy-winning Fashion, unions, and how the episode connects to the recent 2023 Sag/Aftra and WGA strikes! Check out our website for show notes and how to watch this episode!
Women Who Invented Television & More: A Talk with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Part 2 of 2
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBBest-selling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Mary & Lou, & Rhoda & Ted, Seinfeldia) writes about TV and culture, with a focus on the impact of women. The gals sit down with Jennifer on the subjects of two of her books: “When Women Invented Television,” and the fantastic four subjects of the book, from the more widely known Betty White to the lesser known Hazel Scott, the first African American to host her own show. They also discuss her latest book, “So Fetch: The Making of Mean Girls (And...
Women Who Invented Television & More: A Talk with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Part 1
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBBest-selling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Mary and Lou, and Rhoda and Ted, Seinfeldia) writes about TV and culture, with a focus on the impact of women. The gals sit down with Jennifer on the subjects of two of her books: “When Women Invented Television,” and the fantastic four subjects of the book, from the more widely known Betty White to the lesser known Hazel Scott, the first African American to host her own show. They also discuss her latest book, “So Fetch: The Making of Mean Gir...
ENCORE: 2.14: What Are You Doing New Years Eve? (2020)
January 01, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBENCORE EPISODE FROM 2020: The gals welcome Anita Floris, the host of “I’m Listening: A Fraiser Fan Podcast ". Topics include: the great Jane Leeves, the sex appeal of the Dials, arrival party etiquette, as well as Anita’s first impressions of the series. Check out show notes including info we found on lampshades and New Year and to catch up on the podcast: https://www.murphybrownpod.com/2-14-what-are-you-doing-nye Anita is Anitajewtina on Twitter & Instragam.
ENCORE: 1.05: Murphy's Pony (Christmas Special 2017)
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBAn ENCORE from 2017: It’s that time of year! A TV tradition since the dawn of TV, the Christmas Episode! Jesi and Lauren go deep into Murphy Brown’s first Christmas (and Hanukkah) episode. Catch up on more episodes at www.murphybrownpod.com.
Season 3 Announcement & Candice on SNL
December 11, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe gals have a season three announcement and their thoughts on Candice Bergen's latest five-timers-club sketch. Stay until the end for questions Jesi and Lauren have for you to answer!
Pod Annoucement: September 4th, 2023
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBAn update to our format during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike! What's coming up and what to look forward to!
3.03: Loco Hero (Meet Frank's Parents)
August 21, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBTime to meet the parents…again. This time: Frank’s parents! Lauren and Jesi chat about Barney Martin's(Seinfeld) & Rose Marie’s (The Dick Van Dyke Show)guest appearances and their amazing histories in show business! It’s all about Frank as we talk about his background, toxic masculinity, facing your fears, and the real-life celebrity-hosted anniversary party the episode is based on! Check out show notes for young pictures of Rose Marie - whose centennial is this year! Happy 100! RM! *This...
3.02: Brown & Blue w/ Tarik Davis (The Amber Ruffin Show) Part 2 of 2
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 38.8 MBThe gals are over the moon to have guest actor/writer/avid “pop culture consumer” Tarik Davis (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” Bway’s “Freestyle Love Supreme,” Boom Chicago, Second City, “Late Night With Seth Meyers”) to chat more about "Murphy Brown", censorship, journalism, and how Murphy’s takedown of an Andrew Dice Clay character, including how the episode was a reaction to the real-life comic. Please check out our show notes for further reading on the subjects we covered. *This was recorded be...
3.02: Brown & Blue w/ Tarik Davis - Part 2 of 2
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 38.8 MBThe gals are over the moon to have guest actor/writer/avid “pop culture consumer” Tarik Davis (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” Bway’s “Freestyle Love Supreme,” Boom Chicago, Second City, “Late Night With Seth Meyers”) to chat more about "Murphy Brown", censorship, journalism, and how Murphy’s takedown of an Andrew Dice Clay character, including how the episode was a reaction to the real-life comic. Please check out our show notes for further reading on the subjects we covered. *This was recorded be...
3.02: Brown & Blue w/ Tarik Davis - Part 1 of 2
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 49.9 MBThe gals are over the moon to have guest actor/writer/avid “pop culture consumer” Tarik Davis “("The Amber Ruffin Show,” Bway’s “Freestyle Love Supreme,” Boom Chicago, The Second City, “Late Night With Seth Meyers”) to chat about comedy, censorship, journalism, and how Murphy’s takedown of an Andrew Dice Clay (played by Michael Chiklis) character is relevant to today, including the history of how we got here. Check out our Patreon for more of Lauren and Tarik’s “New Jersey Convo” and Jesi and...
3.02: Brown & Blue w/ Tarik Davis
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 50.2 MBThe gals are over the moon to have guest actor/writer/avid “pop culture consumer” Tarik Davis “("The Amber Ruffin Show,” Bway’s “Freestyle Love Supreme,” Boom Chicago, The Second City, “Late Night With Seth Meyers”) to chat about comedy, censorship, journalism, and how Murphy’s takedown of an Andrew Dice Clay (played by Michael Chiklis) character is relevant to today, including the history of how we got here. Check out our Patreon for more of Lauren and Tarik’s “New Jersey Convo” and Jesi and...
3.02: Brown & Blue w/ Tarik Davis (The Amber Ruffin Show) Part 1 of 2
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 49.9 MBThe gals are over the moon to have guest actor/writer/avid “pop culture consumer” Tarik Davis “("The Amber Ruffin Show,” Bway’s “Freestyle Love Supreme,” Boom Chicago, The Second City, “Late Night With Seth Meyers”) to chat about comedy, censorship, journalism, and how Murphy’s takedown of an Andrew Dice Clay (played by Michael Chiklis) character is relevant to today, including the history of how we got here. Check out our Patreon for more of Lauren and Tarik’s “New Jersey Convo” and Jesi and...
3.01: The 390th Broadcast
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBJesi and Lauren are back to start their favorite season of "Murphy Brown" - Season Three! Topics include: the history and function of focus groups in pop culture, the collaboration between The Temptations and The Supremes, the background of guest star Harry Shearer (SNL, The Simpsons, Christopher Guest player), and more! *This was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. To follow along with us and watch Murphy Brown Season Three - check out our website - www.murphybrownpod.com
Season 2 (1989-1990) Wrap-up
May 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIt’s a Season 2 (1989-1990 Season) Recap! Lauren and Jesi chat about their favorite themes of Season 2, Emmy wins and nominations, as well as a few missed stories they found along the way.
Season 2 (1989-1990) Recap
May 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIt’s a Season 2 (1989-1990 Season) Recap! Lauren and Jesi chat about their favorite themes of Season 2, Emmy wins and nominations, as well as a few missed stories they found along the way.
2.27: Going To The Chapel (Part 2)
May 01, 2023 17:26 - 1 hour - 59 MBThe gals chat about the final episode of season 2, which includes a wedding, couples, and flipped gender norms for the time! A short breakdown of the life of Janet Carroll (aka Doris Dial) and other sitcom legends who guest starred, as well as the debate on the explanations of gender in terms of dating and so-called “expectations” and “fluidity” in terms of dreams as you age. Oh, and The Temptations show up, and did we mention Corky (Faith Ford) gets married!
2.26: Going To The Chapel (Part 1)
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBRSVP, everyone, for a jam-packed episode! Corky’s getting married, and the gals are here with the play-by-play for part one. The history of “Where Did Our Love Go?” and “Going To the Chapel” is discussed, Corky's (Faith Ford) growth and the concept of growing past your childhood dreams. And Doris returns!
2.25: The Bitch's Back (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)- Part 2 of 2
April 01, 2023 16:12 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBLauren and Jesi are excited to welcome from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel another Marvelous Ms. M - Matilda Szydagis -- who plays our favorite 1960s maid, Zelda! They chat with Matilda about her final season of Maisel and that Lenny Bruce scene! - But first, the gals finish chatting about Matilda’s first Murphy Brown, her thoughts on Eldin the house painter; we share behind-the-scenes thoughts from the writers of this episode and general thoughts on the last episode of Murphy season two before th...
2.25 - The Bitch's Back - Part 2 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)
April 01, 2023 16:12 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBLauren and Jesi are excited to welcome from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel another Marvelous Ms. M - Matilda Szydagis -- who plays our favorite 1960s maid, Zelda! They chat with Matilda about her final season of Maisel and that Lenny Bruce scene! - But first, the gals finish chatting about Matilda’s first Murphy Brown, her thoughts on Eldin the house painter; we share behind-the-scenes thoughts from the writers of this episode and general thoughts on the last episode of Murphy season two before th...
2.25: The Bitch's Back - Part 2 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)
April 01, 2023 16:12 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBLauren and Jesi are excited to welcome from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel another Marvelous Ms. M - Matilda Szydagis -- who plays our favorite 1960s maid, Zelda! They chat with Matilda about her final season of Maisel and that Lenny Bruce scene! - But first, the gals finish chatting about Matilda’s first Murphy Brown, her thoughts on Eldin the house painter; we share behind-the-scenes thoughts from the writers of this episode and general thoughts on the last episode of Murphy season two before th...
2.25 - The Bitch's Back - Part 1 of 2
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB(recorded Summer of 2022) Lauren and Jesi are excited to welcome from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel another Marvelous Ms. M - Matilda Szydagis -- who plays our favorite 1960s maid, Zelda! They chat with Matilda about her audition for Maisel and her other work - including a new children's book. Together the three M’s chat about Murphy having to slow down in this season two episode! Topics include: wish fulfillment through TV characters and the difference in the diversity of roles for actors from ...
2.25 - The Bitch's Back - Part 1 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB(recorded Summer of 2022) Lauren and Jesi are excited to welcome from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel another Marvelous Ms. M - Matilda Szydagis -- who plays our favorite 1960s maid, Zelda! They chat with Matilda about her audition for Maisel and her other work - including a new children's book. Together the three M’s chat about Murphy having to slow down in this season two episode! Topics include: wish fulfillment through TV characters and the difference in the diversity of roles for actors from ...
2.25: The Bitch's Back(w/ Maisel's Zelda!)- Part 1 of 2
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB(recorded Summer of 2022) Lauren and Jesi are excited to welcome from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel another Marvelous Ms. M - Matilda Szydagis -- who plays our favorite 1960s maid, Zelda! They chat with Matilda about her audition for Maisel and her other work - including a new children's book. Together the three M’s chat about Murphy having to slow down in this season two episode! Topics include: wish fulfillment through TV characters and the difference in the diversity of roles for actors from ...
2.25: The Bitch's Back - Part 1 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB(recorded Summer of 2022) Lauren and Jesi are excited to welcome from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel another Marvelous Ms. M - Matilda Szydagis -- who plays our favorite 1960s maid, Zelda! They chat with Matilda about her audition for Maisel and her other work - including a new children's book. Together the three M’s chat about Murphy having to slow down in this season two episode! Topics include: wish fulfillment through TV characters and the difference in the diversity of roles for actors from ...
Interview: The Character Breakdown: Psychology Of Murphy Brown
May 16, 2022 18:23 - 53 minutes - 38.3 MB(RECORDED Summer of 2019) The pod welcomes Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, Ph.D., author of the book Gaslighting, and her friend, Murphy Brown fan and marketing expert Jennifer Novak, to chat with Lauren, breaking down the Murphy Brown characters' psychologies!
2.24: Fax Or Fiction
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIn this modern Cyrano, Miles-centric episode the gals chat about the history of fax machines, Ticonderoga pencils, and the art of flirting by the written word! Plus, the careers of episode guest star actors Teri Hatcher and Richard Masar! For more and to donate to the podcast visit at www.MurphyBrownPod.com!
2.24: Fax Of Fiction
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIn this modern Cyrano, Miles-centric episode the gals chat about the history of fax machines, Ticonderoga pencils, and the art of flirting by the written word! Plus, the careers of episode guest star actors Teri Hatcher and Richard Masar! For more and to donate to the podcast visit at www.MurphyBrownPod.com!
Interview: Norm Gunzenhauser (The Return!) Part 2 or 2
April 04, 2022 04:01 - 45 minutes - 40.7 MBRecorded in Aug of 2019 we are so happy to finally bring you the second part of our interview with Norm Gunzenhauser back in the “before times.” (Originally planned to have dropped in late spring 2020.) Part two we chat about more season 2 as well as working with Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler and more!
Interview: Norm Gunzenhauser (The Return!) 1 of 2
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 52.6 MBRecorded back in the summer of 2019, we are so happy to finally bring you the second part of our interview with Norm Gunzenhauser back in the “before times.” (Originally planned to have dropped in late spring 2020.) We continue our chat about Norm’s season 2 episodes as well as Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler, and more!
Interview: Norm Gunzenhauser (The Return!) Part 1 of 2
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 52.6 MBRecorded back in the summer of 2019, we are so happy to finally bring you the second part of our interview with Norm Gunzenhauser back in the “before times.” (Originally planned to have dropped in late spring 2020.) We continue our chat about Norm’s season 2 episodes as well as Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler, and more!