
92 episodes

FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast Lauren Milberger & Jesi Mullins
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- TV & Film
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4.6 • 62 Ratings
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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
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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!
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2.24: Fax Of Fiction
In this modern Cyrano, Miles-centric episode the gals chat about the history of fax machines, Ticonderoga pencils, and the art of flirting by the written word! Plus, the careers of episode guest star actors Teri Hatcher and Richard Masar! For more and to donate to the podcast visit at www.MurphyBrownPod.com!
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Interview: Norm Gunzenhauser (The Return!) Part 2 or 2
Recorded in Aug of 2019 we are so happy to finally bring you the second part of our interview with Norm Gunzenhauser back in the “before times.” (Originally planned to have dropped in late spring 2020.) Part two we chat about more season 2 as well as working with Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler and more!
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Interview: Norm Gunzenhauser (The Return!) 1 of 2
Recorded back in the summer of 2019, we are so happy to finally bring you the second part of our interview with Norm Gunzenhauser back in the “before times.” (Originally planned to have dropped in late spring 2020.) We continue our chat about Norm’s season 2 episodes as well as Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler, and more!
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2.23: Frank’s Appendectomy
It’s an entire episode of pranks as Murphy starts a chain reaction that brings about a fun episode and fun discussions. Includes: the mystery behind the unveiling of Watergate source “Deep Throat,” how Legend Nora Ephron used that knowledge to get back at her ex-husband, and more on Connie Chung’s history! Plus the history behind the Brenton Wood “Gimme A Sign” sung by Brenton Wood. (wait until the end of the episode for something special!)
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2.22: But First a Word From Our Sponsor
Jesi and Lauren go into a very timely topic as the FYI gang deal with a boycott of one of Murphy’s news stories regarding sex education for teens. Jesi takes on the history of boycotts (on both sides of the fence) while Lauren talks about the history of condoms commercials on television. And more on The Marvelettes!
Customer Reviews
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
Mentors on the Mic podcast
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)
Yes!
I appreciate all the knowledge and energy they bring to looking back at and appreciating one of my favorite shows.