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Season Three

Dec 2nd, 2024
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Susan Blommaert 
Secretary #44

You know Susan from so many amazing films and TV series and as Mr. Kaplan from The Blacklist. As well as X Files, Doubt, and more!

Nov 18, 2024
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3.18: On Another Plane Pt 1

In a jam-packed episode of cuts, Jesi and Lauren go through all the cut scenes. Plus: more on the life of Stevie Wonder and how a near-death accident changed his perspective…much like our heroes!

Oct 28, 2024
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3.17: Terror On The 17th Floor

It’s spooky season on the Murphy Brown Podcast as Jesi and Lauren discuss the scariest villain in Murphy Brown history—late-stage capitalism and corporate America when the company AI buys the network… yes, A.I. in 1991!

Oct 14th, 2024
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Interview: Judy Crown Hair Department:
From Murphy to Designing Woman to Seinfeld 

Emmy winner Judy Crown was behind the hair of your favorite 90’s sitcoms and more! We go behind the scenes and chat with Judy about working on Murphy Brown, Designing Women and more!

Sept 30th, 2024
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3.16: The Novel

A pod fave, Jim (Charles Kimbrough), writes a spy novel. Is he secretly in love with Murphy?! The gals chat about the history of the modern spy novel, the love of a “work wife,” and, of course, the return of Doris!

Sept 16th, 2024

Coming Soon

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TV On The Edge: A CNN Original W. producers “Murphy vs Dan Quayle”

Jesi and Lauren are excited to welcome Hannah Jiang and Thaddeus Morgan, two producers of the upcoming CNN Originals long-form doc “TV on The Edge,” features commentary by Lauren and Jesi themselves

Sept 2, 2024
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3.15: Hoarse Play

 Behind-the-scenes tidbits from the writers and more. Jesi goes into the history of the White House Press Corp, and Lauren talks about the unbelievable history of The Four Tops tune “The Same Old Song.”

Aug 19, 2024
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3.14: Contractions

Murphy is being wooed by another network with expensive gifts! Jesi and Lauren breakdown stories from the set, the fascinating history behind anchors such as Barbara Walters & Diane Sawyer jumping ship to other networks.

Aug 5th, 2024

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3.13: Eldin Imitates Life

Robert Pastorelli is in the spotlight in this Eldin-focused episode as Murphy Brown lampoons the artwork of the 1990s. Topics include the life & career of New Jersey-bred Pastorelli and his relationship with Candice Bergen.

july 22, 2024
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INTERVIEW: INside Casting W. jODI aNGSTRICH (cASTING dIR)

In a new interview segment on the podcast, Jesi and Lauren welcome talented casting director, Jodi Angstreich (Fleishman Is In Trouble, Eric, The Girl From Plainview, & many more)

July 8, 2024
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3.12: Retreat

The gang goes on a retreat. We talk about the history of corporate retreats, the slogan "Yes We Can," and how Murphy Brown learns teamwork.... by cheating.

June 10, 2024
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3.11: Jingle Hell...

Jesi 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!) and the life of singer/songwriter Wilson Picket.

May 27th, 2024

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3.10: Trouble In Sherwood-forest

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!

May 13th, 2023
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Interview: from Golden Girls to Murphy BRown

H.Alan Scott

Jesi 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," as well as TV in the 90s vs. today!

April 29th, 2024
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3.09: The Bummer of 42

 The 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?

April 15th, 2023
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3.08: Rootless People

Murphy is kidnapped and the Gang doesn’t believe her! Is this episode a bottle episode? The Shirelles' history, eco-terrorism,  amd pink donut boxes in LA!

March 25th & April 1st

Coming Soon

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3.07: The Last Laugh

Highlights include Charles Kimbrough’s backstory for Jim, the story of The Four Tops!

March 11th & 18th 2023

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3.06: Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery

Murphy and her mother Avery go on a double date, plus a week in the life of an episode via Diane Sawyer reports! 

Feb 26th & March 4th
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3.05: The Gold Rush

 The gals deep dive into the love story of Jerry and Murphy 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.

Feb 12th, 2024
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3.04: Strike Two

The real-life actors/writer’s union strike may be over, but not for the FYI Gang! Sidebars include the life of Allen Toussaint, Candice Bergen’s 90s hair, Emmy-winning Fashion.

Jan 29th & Feb 5th 2024
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Women Who Invented Television & More: A Talk with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

Best-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. 

August 21, 2023
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3.03: Loco Hero

Time 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)

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* Recorded before the Sag-Aftra strike

August 7, 2023
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3.02: Brown and Blue

The gals are excited to welcome Tarik Davis (The Amber Ruffin Show and Broadway's Freestyle Love Supreme to talk Murphy taking on comedians vs. The First Amendment).

* Recorded before the Sag-Aftra strike

July 24, 2023
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3.01: The 390th Broadcast

 Topics include: focus groups in pop culture, the collaboration between The Temptations and The Supremes, the background of guest star Harry Shearer (The Simpsons) and more!

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* Recorded before the Sag-Aftra strike

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