Wed, Sep 1, 2021
Only Murders in the Pod is your companion fan podcast to the hit Hulu show, Only Murders in the Building. For the shows first episode, "True Crime," hosts Elizabeth Keener and Kevin Lawn are talking with showrunner John Hoffman about the writers room, working with the actors and his team, how to craft the perfect mystery, and how true crime podcasts came into the mix as a recent idea. Plus, each episode guests will be offering up a clue as we work to put this puzzle together and John's is a juicy one. Elizabeth and Kk are also asking you to join in on their game, placing each week into an envelope who YOU think the killer might be.
Wed, Sep 1, 2021
The game is afoot. And just who is Tim Kono? Elizabeth and Kk are talking with episode 2 writer Kirker Butler about introducing the cast of suspects at the Arconia and his questionable motives when it comes to Evelyn the cat. Then, they talk to actor Julian Cihi, Tim Kono himself, about how he was able to bring his authenticity to the role, working with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, and why he's calling in from a hotel in...Japan? Plus, clues abound. Kirker spills the beans on a special actor debuting next episode, the legendary Nathan Lane. And...who is in Keener and KK's envelopes this week?
Wed, Sep 8, 2021
Elizabeth and KK start with a quick "What do we know now?!" Then we dive into an incredible interview with writer, Kristin Newman (That 70s Show, The Muppets, Galavant) and actress Amy Ryan (The Office, The Wire). What does a writers room look like in a pandemic? What were the shooting conditions? PLUS we learn about the wild world of bassooners AND our dynamic duo gets a few clues to help move us along.
Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Once again, a quick recap of what we know as of episode five, "Twist." Then, writer Thembi Banks (Insecure, Brooklyn Nine Nine) reveals to our hosts whether or not they caught said "twist." Plus, how much of the car scenes were scripted vs improvised? And a very thought-provoking clue.
Wed, Sep 22, 2021
The plot thickens. Keener and Kk are talking with Madeleine George and Kim Rosenstock, the writers of episode 6 "To Protect and Serve." They discuss the pivotal role this episode plays in tying together so many already established elements while still keeping the humor at the forefront. What it was like working with Steve and Marty, the reveal of Mabel's secrets and life, their work as playwrights, and their working together between New York and LA. PLUS. FAN MAIL.
Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth and KK meet writers of Episode 7, 'The Boy From 6B' Stephen Markley and Ben Philippe. They talk everything from writing a high concept episode with no dialogue, working together across the country, and BIG reveals. Then we meet James Caverly, who plays Theo and his interpreter Candace. They talk about working in an hearing industry as a deaf person and life on set for Only Murders in the Building. PLUS. FAN MAIL.