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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
Theme Song Provided by Pond5 artist Patrick Coen

FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast Lauren Milberger & Jesi Mullins

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 62 Ratings

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
Theme Song Provided by Pond5 artist Patrick Coen

    Season 2 (1989-1990) Recap

    Season 2 (1989-1990) Recap

    It’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.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    2.27: Going To The Chapel (Part 2)

    2.27: Going To The Chapel (Part 2)

    The 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!

    • 1 hr 17 min
    2.26: Going To The Chapel (Part 1)

    2.26: Going To The Chapel (Part 1)

    RSVP, 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!

    • 1 hr 20 min
    2.25 - The Bitch's Back - Part 2 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)

    2.25 - The Bitch's Back - Part 2 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)

    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 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 the two-part finale!

    • 54 min
    2.25 - The Bitch's Back - Part 1 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)

    2.25 - The Bitch's Back - Part 1 of 2 (w/ Maisel's Zelda!)

    (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 all backgrounds in the 1980s/1990s vs. today.

    Join us for part two, where Matilda talks more about her experience on the finale season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and her impressions of watching Murphy for the first time.

    Check out our show notes www.murphybrownpod.com for more info and links on Matilda's children's books "All Cats Speak Polish" and "Penguin In The City"

    • 58 min
    Interview: The Character Breakdown: Psychology Of Murphy Brown

    Interview: The Character Breakdown: Psychology Of Murphy Brown

    (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!

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
62 Ratings

62 Ratings

michemidl1 ,

Such a great podcast!

So much fun to listen to. Love Lauren and Jesi and their dynamic. Highly recommend to all fans of Murphy Brown :)
Michelle M
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realchristineod ,

love listening to this!

amazing podcast, easy and fun to listen to when I'm working around my house. Thanks so much for putting this out there Lauren! Jesi! - Christine (Podcast Coaching with Christine)

Alex Steed ,

Yes!

I appreciate all the knowledge and energy they bring to looking back at and appreciating one of my favorite shows.

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