On The Cross with Lucas Murphy
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWriter, comedian, and social gadabout Lucas Murphy sits down with friends and contemporaries to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle. Along the way he might just learn a little bit about life, love, and the meaning of archaic words.
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On the Cross: NIGHTS! with Mandee McKelvey and Tyler Gooch
July 24, 2018 11:00 - 41 minutes - 16.8 MBIt's another exciting installment of On the Cross: NIGHTS!, where we revisit classic episodes to pull back the curtain and show you how the sausage gets made. And boy oh boy sometimes the sausage is long and gross. Fans might recall our March 20th episode "Desert Island Bean with Mandee McKelvey and Tyler Gooch", wherein we joked at length about how long we had been recording. Well that particular recording session went on for over four hours and while we had to edit down the content to a li...
Apocalypse Cow with DJ Dangler
July 17, 2018 22:03 - 1 hour - 32 MBComedian DJ Dangler joins stops by the Devil Heaven studios this week to help Lucas and Nathan with a wordplay-themed crossword puzzle from the New York Times. DJ hits a man over the head with a coffee pot, we throw some serious shade at the Amish, talk high school football, and admit that we all have that dark passenger who kinda enjoys watching a drunk crying girl look for her shoe. You can find more of DJ at www.djishandsome.com and don't forget to give our show a review on Apple Podcas...
Knob Knockers with Melissa Doran
July 10, 2018 18:27 - 1 hour - 137 MBWe’re back! Comedian Melissa Doran joins Lucas and Nathan in the studio this week for a quick jaunt through the New York Times Crossword Puzzle, and a real authentic New Jersey conversation about pizza and fighting. There’s some stuff in here about midwifery, accidents at the blood bank, and we settle once and for all what the worst addiction is.
Ass in Ass with Oliver Woodard and Madigan Murphy
June 17, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBIt’s a Father’s Day double feature here at On The Cross! Lucas and Nathan’s sons sit in on a New York Times crossword puzzle, and discuss everything from spray tanning to scab eating, saying dagnabbit to emus in the military, and the Ernest P. Worrel personality type test.
Every Ganster Needs a Gecko with Ione Murphy and Penelope Woodard
June 17, 2018 13:00 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBIn the second round of our Father’s Day celebration our darling daughters join us in the studio, and they’ve got some words for us. Mostly cuss words. There’s also venom pants, we learn about the name of Death’s horse, someone gets called a chicken shit, and there’s an apocalypse of dads, and we clear the air about some sassy kids from school.
Big B with Katlin McFee
June 05, 2018 05:10 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBComedian Katlin McFee went to the same high school as Lucas, albeit nearly two decades later. They still find plenty to talk about as they try to solve a "kids" themed crossword puzzle from the New York Times app. We talk car talk talk, church gossip, who's worse than sex offenders, chill demons, and worm dough.
Sasquatch Wears Crocs with Emilie Parker Strange
May 28, 2018 22:08 - 2 hours - 104 MBThat’s right folks, sharpen your pencils and get ready because Emilie Parker Strange returns to the Devil Heaven Studios for a Memorial Day weekend bonanza! We’re doing a full-blown New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle. Lucas talks about some recent grooming he had to do, Emilie recalls meeting the recipient of a very prestigious award, and Nathan gets nerd mad and tries to entice some hate mail. Along the way we talk about white cars and indian boys, servicing the customers, Patrick Sways...
Werehouse with Eric Sorgel
May 22, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIt’s the one-year anniversary of On the Cross and we’ve resurrected our original guest! Live from the Devil Heaven studios it’s Eric Sorgel! Eric was the guest on our experimental, never aired pilot episode and we brought him back for a wonderful celebration. Along the way we solve a food-themed crossword puzzle courtesy of the New York Times, and discuss murder behind the paywall, a reverse dracula castle doctine, Wolverine Hulk slash fiction, child perms, Satan flipping out, starter beers,...
The Monocle of Truth with Brian Barrow
May 16, 2018 05:54 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBPodcaster, godfather of geek, and friend of the show Brian Barrow returns to help Lucas and Nathan solve a New York Times Crossword Puzzle with a comic theme. Along the way we touch on the new bougie Kroger in town, Brian’s rules for the three items you can judge a restaurant by, who’s doing the show with Kelly Ripa now, the fate of Lucas’s bicycle, and some pee hole fetish chat to round out the show. And if you can’t get enough of Brian’s beautiful tones go check out his own podcast Nerdsta...
Gender Pup with Sean Smith
May 09, 2018 04:19 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBOur TV lovin’ puzzle buddy Sean Smith returns for another episode, basically. Nathan talks about the time Lionel did something, we discuss the importance of having a barber, Sean reveals his gender pup, there’s a scientific discussion about corn on the cob, and a psuedoscientific discussion about Tiny Toons. Be sure to check out Sean’s podcast Bout Time (with fellow friend of the show Patrick Passafiume), specifically the episodes we’ve been guests on, or the ones we talked about in this ...
On the Lamb with J. Keith van Straaten
May 01, 2018 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBJ. Keith van Straaten joins the boys and crushes not one but TWO New York Times Crosswords in under an hour. We discuss beans, homophones, the Electric Light Orchestra Rating System, the perils of doing commercials in the dot com boom, plus the exciting use of both the Dab and the Nae Nae in one crossword puzzle! Be sure to check out J. Keith's podcast GO FACT YOURSELF! If you're a fan of comedy and trivia (and of course you are) it's hilarious.
That Hot Sweet Juice with Greg Welsh
April 24, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBOn the Cross is recording on location at The Limbo tiki bar! It’s not a proper live show, but more of a podcast recording in a room with some confused hungover brunch-goers. Comedian and friend of the show Greg Welsh joins Lucas and Nathan as they solve a Monday puzzle from the New York Times. Along the way we discuss Charles Dickens’ wallet chain, that cocaine jackhammer lifestyle, ketchupade, things Snoop Dogg likes, Jeepers Critters, and the lesser mutant powers. Don’t forget if you...
Cockaphoney with Emilie Parker Strange
April 17, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBComedy person and educator Emilie Parker Strange joins the show to solve a “wordplay-themed” crossword puzzle from the New York Times app. We argue the validity of snarf v scarf, discuss our first ever fan mail which may or may not be a robot trying to give us a hearing test, Lucas explains scoliosis of the penis, Emilie tells a spooky story about a haunted dorm, and Nathan has a flashback to his time in Saigon. Don’t forget if you’re a listener, we’d love to hear what you think! Send us an...
Hulk Hand Fleshlight with Brian Barrow
April 10, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBPodcaster, producer, comic book store owner, and friend Brian Barrow swings by the studio for another New York Times crossword puzzle with a comic theme! We come up with a new possible strategy to avoid future holocausts, Brian tells us all about how he's friends with TV's Captain Worf: Levar Burton, and Nathan provides a much-needed counterpoint to dog whispering. Point your browser over to www.destinationcomics.com to see our favorite comic book store, as well as Brian's own podcast ...
Umbilichristmas with Chris Vitititoe
April 01, 2018 22:25 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBLucas is no longer a part of the show. So please enjoy our new program: Run Through the Jumble with Kent Carney.
Here's Mud in Your Dumpster LIVE! with Shelley Hoblit and Tyler Gooch at Kaiju
March 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBComedian Shelley Hoblit and the ubiquitous Tyler Gooch join Lucas and Nathan live in front of a clamoring throng of New York Times crossword puzzle fans at Kaiju Bar in Louisville.
Desert Island Bean with Mandee McKelvey and Tyler Gooch
March 20, 2018 04:37 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBTONIGHT! COME ON DOWN TO KAIJU IN LOUISVILLE AND SEE US LIVE AT 8 PM! Call your Aunt ‘Tifah and tell her there’s a STAR STUDDED, AWARD WINNING PODCAST she needs to hear right now! That’s right, On the Cross with Lucas Murphy is the recipient of the coveted Kent Carney Award for Comedic Excellence. On the show this week we welcome back two old friends who also took home Carney awards: Standup of the Year Tyler Gooch, and Comedian of the Year Mandee McKelvey. We take a crack at another w...
Rats in the Wall with June Dempsey
March 13, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBComedian and house show host June Dempsey joins Lucas for a New York Times Crossword that promises “wordplay” or possibly misspells “swordplay”. We talk about digging holes, mannequin stuff, Lucas ruins the finale of This Is Us despite not having seen it himself, there’s some gummy smuggling, and a brief explanation on modern miracles. DON'T FORGET! We'll be doing a very special LIVE On The Cross in Louisville Tuesday March 20 so if you're a fan come and feel the awesome power of words...
Yung Unz with Kate Sedgwick
March 07, 2018 16:23 - 1 hour - 35 MBSolve the New York Times Crossword Puzzle with a little help from Doctor Sedgwick’s Brain Tonic. We discuss who the classiest of the drunks is, talk about Kate’s time in the slammer, debate the existence of Rush, and the existence of Soundcloud rappers. Don’t forget to rate and review us on iTunes! and if you live nearby come see our first ever live show March 20th at Kaiju in Louisville!
On The Cross: NIGHTS! (Bonus Content)
March 03, 2018 00:15 - 52 minutes - 30.2 MBSean Smith's recent appearance was so much fun we kept goofing around for hours and some of that conversation was so good we just kept rolling the tape and so now here for you. Sean and Nathan sing some songs, there's a lot of board game talk, and a story about Sean being frightened and humiliated by evil clowns. It's all here on On The Cross: Nights!
The Urkel Chronicles with Sean Smith
February 27, 2018 05:15 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOur good friend Sean Smith from Bout Time stops by the show to help us solve an especially tricky New York Times crossword puzzle. Unfortunately Steve Urkel shows up and, of course, he naturally takes over and dominates the entire show. Also don't forget next month we're doing our first ever LIVE SHOW! March 20th at Kaiju!
The National Endowment for Guns with Kate Sedgwick
February 13, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBCome along on an oddysseyy of words! Kate Sedgwick stops by the show to help solve the New York Times Crossword, Lucas reveals his secret past life as a roadie, we all take a turn at trying to remember the Family Ties theme song, Kate invents a new cartoon frog for politics, and we try and fail to name a famous historical pork lover. Look up Kate on social media for more, and why don't you go ahead and give this show a little ol' review on Apple Podcasts? It's on your dang phone, just go d...
Slow Joe Crow Knows Bros Before Hoes with The Rowdy Boys
February 06, 2018 07:43 - 59 minutes - 33.8 MBRecurring guest friends Daniel Tilford and AJ Estes had time for a quick mini episode, but then Lucas asked Daniel what his favorite band was and it turned into a whole hour long thing. We talk a lot about The Starlight Express, Nathan can't remember the name of a Jadakiss song that nobody else even remembers existing, we learn about the relationship between Pearl Harbor and our very own podcast, and AJ turns out to be surprisingly good at the olden-times version of the crossword puzzle.
Dad Mad with Jake Reber
January 24, 2018 02:06 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBJake Reber doesn't just play a comic book nerd on TV, he's got the hot takes on the West Coast Avengers to prove he's the real deal. They try to solve the New York Times Crossword Puzzle but they keep getting distracted talking about jazz music, professional wrestling, and how Lucas grounded his son for his views on Russian military tactics. Also Jake thinks "turkey" is a secret Taliban code word for bomb or something, we couldn't figure it out. If you live in Louisville come see Jake alo...
Dorkus Malorkus with Greg Welsh
January 16, 2018 04:34 - 49 minutes - 28.6 MBOur buddy Greg Welsh returns to the studio for another New York Times Crossword Puzzle! He talks about his love for the Puff Daddy original "Come With Me", Atlas Shrugged, Weird Al's competitors, tar and feathering, and much much more.
The Woodstock Cinematic Universe with Dan Alten
January 09, 2018 09:48 - 1 hour - 48 MBComedian Dan Alten visits the show to try and explain why he keeps putting the year "2014" on all his posters. We solve the New York Times crossword puzzle, but mostly we talk about Shaq's rap career, loosie jerky, pizza drag racing, airline chili, and Lucas' peculiar curiosities about Reba McEntire. Truly a show with something for everyone. You can find Dan Alten on all the things if you search his name, or pick up a copy of his latest CD: https://lafffest2014.tumblr.com/
Goin' Nanners with Zac Carman
December 20, 2017 01:40 - 42 minutes - 24.1 MBZac Carman returns to the show for a New York Times crossword puzzle that's heavy on the Scrabble trivia. We talk Dad's Rules, Zach Braff's Prank Gaffes, loose sausage, and Jason Alexander's Godzilla movie.
Loose Womens' Quarterly with AJ Estes and Daniel Tilford
December 13, 2017 23:47 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBThe Rowdy Boys are back again, doing a puzzle that may or may not be written by a Mr. Joe Fagliano, definitely ISN'T from 1993, and covers everything from an hovering Popeye's chicken to DIY euthanasia.
Celebrity Jugs and Bones with Tyler Gooch
November 28, 2017 06:19 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBHey there sailor, we got a real doozy of an episode for you today: from the lost archives of On The Cross comes an experimental episode from the cutting room floor. Our good friend and practical co-host at this point Tyler Gooch was in the neighborhood and we decided to try out some different smaller show formats. There's two (count 'em TWO) crosswords solved in this episode, plus all the dumb conversation you've come to love: an acapella rendition of a classical impressionist masterpiece, a...
I Put The Uncle In Homunculus with Andy Fleming
November 21, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBAndy Fleming returns after a couple months (has it been that long? It almost feels like his episodes were recorded back-to-back) with lots of facts about Kid Rock, the Addams Family, the golden age of rap music, the California Raisins, fetish horse racing, Lord of the Flies ASMR, D programming, and Milo Vanilli.
The Gravy Makes Itself with Greg Welsh
November 08, 2017 03:52 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBComedian/producer/friend Greg Welsh stopped by for a quick crossword puzzle and a chat about the Soviet Union, thanksgiving foods, monkey meat, skeleton rapture, and corn units. To keep up with Greg, as well as seeing what a lot of previous guests are up to here in the secret comedy mecca that is Louisville check out www.lolvillecomedy.com, and don’t forget to give our show a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE!
A Forty Foot Weenie with Zac Carman
October 26, 2017 04:29 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBZac Carman put on his nicest Sunday-go-to-meeting outfit and joined us for a crossword puzzle that sparked conversation about ribald telegraph operators, night farts, old-timey detective melee weaponry, Old McDonald genital mutilation, Michael Douglas’s amateur cobblery, and the honorifics of local used car salesmen.
101 Cruella De Vils with Daniel Tilford and AJ Estes
October 17, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 26.7 MBThe hosts of the drunk movie commentary podcast Under The Influence join Lucas for a "Clever Kids" themed puzzle. There's some talk about lawmakers, the concept of a candy pie, goose grease, rat names, and bliffen burgers. Check out Under The Influence on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-influence/id1160342402?mt=2
Kool Marx with Tyler Gooch
October 10, 2017 05:25 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBFriend of the show Tyler Gooch returns Again to cement his place on the superguest throne. Along the way we discuss Solo Man, Subway sandwiches, celebrity miracle drinks, turtle meat, the salsa verde peninsula, bad effeminate Curly, Enron Hubbard, Redneck Smaug, possum warhead pizza delivery expert, middle school rumors about Lord Byron, Flatliners 2: Shatliners, lamp design, firing squad deniability strategy, and Jaden Smith: Lord of Spacetime.
All Butt with Kent Carney
September 13, 2017 03:09 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBFriend of the show Kent Carney returns for a jaunty Monday puzzle. Along the way we talk Cronenberg, our hopes to die on a train, what to say if you meet Casper Van Dien, the cats of America, novelty Oreos, and the importance of prepositions when desecrating a grave, and duck boobs.
This Tastes Like Church with Mandee McKelvey
September 07, 2017 02:21 - 2 hours - 69 MBThe incredible Mandee McKelvey hangs out with Lucas and not only does a crossword puzzle for the first time in her life, but also brings some much-needed enlightenment to this dumb dumb fart joke circus. Lucas eats spaghetti with pickles, Mandee tries to sort out Lucas's TV crushes, and Nathan knows too much about that Monistat Egg.
Talk About Gommin' with Andy Fleming
August 22, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAndy Fleming joins Lucas and Nathan to do battle with a Thursday puzzle that covers booze, learning new languages, Star Wars, musical theater, Buffy, and an argument about what exactly amyl nitrate is supposed to do. It's a real erudite episode, perfect for your road trip to the classical music festival.
Arli$$'s Restaurant with Kent Carney
August 15, 2017 11:00 - 2 hours - 69.5 MBActor/Comedian/Award Eponym Kent Carney helps Lucas tackle his toughest puzzle yet! Along the way we discuss Jimmy Stewart, Darth Vader's neck, Chicago's disjointed takes on time, Fraggle Rock deep cuts, Darkman memories, seven layer words, astronomical butter, and the potassium night train. Don't forget: if you enjoy the show, leave a review on Apple Podcasts! You can also check out our guest Kent Carney's many projects here: Killscreen Cinema Character Assassination Roasts...
Why Am I So Dumb with Patrick Passafiume
August 08, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBFriend of the show and master of hype yelling Patrick Passafiume returns for a Wednesday puzzle that covers everything from Annette Benning, to sailing crazy boats.
Sloppy Joes with Tim Northern
August 03, 2017 04:09 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBFriend of the show and fan favorite Tim Northern is back for a Wednesday puzzle with a twist you won't see coming. Along the way we talk about dandyhorses, deer vapor, things that should not be pickled, the golden age of situation comedy, and Billy Joel vs. KISS.
McRooster with Raanan Hershberg
July 17, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBLucas's old buddy Raanan Hershberg was in town with his new one man show: Off The Grid (check it out if you get the chance, it's amazing), and he stopped by the show for a quick Monday puzzle that covered everything from possums and tornado villains to cat dancing and a roadside snake stand. Plus a bonus round of IMDB movie trivia!
The Lair of the White Worm with Patrick Passafiume
July 11, 2017 05:48 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBComedian Patrick Passafiume joins Lucas for a Thursday puzzle that vexes and confounds us to a level heretofore unknown. We talk about Frankenstein's eating habits, Todd Rundgren's parenting, the Sweeple's Elbow, and Caucus Blocking.
Trapped On A Boat With Kid Rock featuring Chris Vititoe
June 27, 2017 07:06 - 2 hours - 92.2 MBMusician/comedian/avant garde genius Chris Vititoe joins Lucas in the studio to tackle the first puzzle in a new omnibus collection of crosswords!
the tim northern simplified alphabet
June 19, 2017 06:40 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBLegendary comedian Tim Northern stops by the studio to join Lucas for a Thursday puzzle entitled "Will Shortz'a Favorites". Turns out Will Shortz is kinda an asshole. More talk about breakfast restaurants, Tim's got his own alphabet, and the crossword practically dares you to use a racial slur.
Steak Sauce and Pickles with Tyler Gooch
June 10, 2017 20:33 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBFan favorite Tyler Gooch is back to help Lucas solve a Monday puzzle. We talk about condiments, jukeboxes, and how to get high on bed bugs.
Time Traveling Gay Hitler Slash Fiction with Tyler Gooch
June 01, 2017 06:36 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBLucas sits down with comedian Tyler Gooch to do a Thursday puzzle centered around "Funny Themes".