68 episodes
FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast Lauren Milberger & Jesi Mullins
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- TV & Film
Join 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!
www.MurphyBrownPod.com
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FYI EXTRA: Diversity & Inclusivity
Our “Here’s To You Mrs. Kinsella” guest Lisa Darden joins the gals after the show to discuss diversity in Murphy Brown & pop culture from 1990 to today, how we can all work together, and how feminism can be an inclusive movement to all.
More Info On Lisa:
www.fairhousingjustice.org
Twitter: DardenLisa
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm2688647 -
2.13 Here's To You Mrs Kinsella
The gals are happy to welcome Lisa Darden as their guest this week! Lisa is an actor as well as a board member of the Fair Housing Justice Center in New York City and a fan of Murphy Brown since childhood! Lisa tells us her origin story of growing up watching Murphy Brown as an African American woman then and now. Lauren talks about the genesis of Stevie Wonder’s adult career with this week’s song Superstition! Topics also include: Women and mens’ sexual prime, Grant Shaud’s physical comedy, and the Candice Bergen connection to The Graduate, which inspired our title with the song “Here’s To You, Mrs. Robinson.”
More Info On Lisa:
www.fairhousingjustice.org
Twitter: DardenLisa
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Russ Woody #2 ” Tuesdays With Ted” (Murphy Brown Writer/Producer Seasons 1-2,6,10-11)
We are excited to welcome back Murphy Brown writer-producer Russ Woody (“Cybill” “Becker” “The Middle”)writer of our next episode “Here’s To You Mrs. Kinsella” as well as Season One's' “Kyle, “It’s How You Play The Game,” and many more! Just in time for “The Good Place” finale this week, Russ is talking about his new book “Tuesdays with Ted” (available wherever you buy books and ebooks or www.RussWoody.com). “An uplifting, heartbreaking, occasionally funny story about an old man with ALS, a sitcom, its star and just enough time to say good-bye,” Russ tells the gals stories from the book about his father, Ted Danson and much more, including a funny story about Candice Bergen and the book! But first, we get an update on Russ’s project about Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president, Hannibal Hamlin.
Follow Russ on Instagram @ RussTWoody and join our Patreon with a one time or monthly donation for extended moments, including more on Lincoln and Hamlin! www.murphybrownpod.com/donate -
2.12: The Strike
This episode, the gals go over Season two’s “The Strike” written by Steven Peterman and Gary Dontzig! Topics include: Aging as women in society, Candice Bergen’s working relationship with director Barnet Kellman through her own words, and Grant Shaud’s physical comedy. While Lauren tells the tale of legendary Smokey Robinson, Jesi discusses reporter Alex Bozarjian being assaulted by a runner on live television.
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2.11: Brown Like Me: Part 2
The gals are excited to bring Part Two of what originally aired as a one-hour episode of Murphy Brown: ”Brown Like Me” - written by series creator Diane English. Topics include: the great Nat King Cole & the story behind his classic song “Star Dust,” Emmy confusion, and the importance of banter as foreplay.
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2.10: Brown Like Me, Part 1
The gals are excited to bring Part One of what originally aired as a one-hour episode of Murphy Brown: ”Brown Like Me” - written by series creator Diane English. Topics include: Murphy’s adult relationship with her parents, when and how one can look good in hats, late-in-life babies, and more!
Join us for Part Two to discuss fighting as foreplay, the Great Nat King Cole, the origins behind the song “Stardust,” and more!
Customer Reviews
2.13 Here's To You Mrs Kinsella
I’ve been listening since day one and this is my favorite episode yet. Such a riveting conversation with smart talented women who have interesting takes on a show that I love. It was awesome to hear Lisa Darden’s insight as an African American woman. The discussion about inclusion in Murphy Brown was so insightful. Keep up the good work!!
A great listen for fans of both eras of Murphy Brown!
Having been a fan of the original Murphy Brown series (and now a fan of the new revival) I can say without hesitation that I have become a big fan of this podcast. I hadn’t watched the show in years but this podcast took me down me down a stroll through memory lane and reminded me of what a terrific and intelligent show Murphy Brown was and is. It’s been a real treat to walk through segments of the first season of the original broadcast and reminisce about the funny antics that would occur in the FYI newsroom. Hosts Lauren Milberger and Jesi Mullins offer fun and insightful commentary and analysis on individual episodes and have even gotten some of the creative talent from the original and current run of the show to sit down for interviews. You can tell Milberger and Mullins have a genuine affection for the show and a real knowledge of its history. If you’re a fan of Murphy Brown in either of its iterations you’ll love this podcast! It’s a great addendum to an already terrific TV show.
It's like a dear friend is back!
I grew up watching Murphy and the crew and didn't quite realize how much I missed them. Lauren and Jesi are really great and reminding me of all the good times and getting me excited for the new episodes. I wasn't a big podcast girl until this came along but now I am hooked. Subscribe and check it out- you won't be disappointed ;-)
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