FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast

By Lauren Milberger & Jesi Mullins

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 sti... more

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How many episodes does FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.

FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast episodes:

September 29, 2025 3.25: Q & A on FYI
Let's chat trivia and game shows, and a little essay written by the great Joe Regalbuto (Frank) tells the podcast about the real-life "great water gun" fight of '91! Also, some Looney Tunes music history!
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1h 5min
September 15, 2025 3.24: The Usual Suspects
Jesi and Lauren talk about the real issues around celebrities and tabloids making news up, as well as the impact on Murphy in her world, as well as chat about this hilarious episode with a message!
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1h 10min
September 01, 2025 3.23: Small
Calling all Short Kings! Jesi and Lauren talk about the infamous height debate between men and women, as well as learn the year-old story that inspired the show to make Murphy speak out of turn and engage her... "short" temper.
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1h 15min
August 18, 2025 Interview Encore: Diane English (Creator/Ex Pro Murphy Brown) Part 1 of 2
PART 1: Topics include: Diane and the Murphy Brown origin story, why Murphy isn’t streaming, writing, and tales from the revival and classic series. Also, for those following us from the beginning, we finally ask Diane about the famous “Chet” story that Norm Gunzenhauser told us about in our first interview for the pod!

PART 2: (LISTEN HERE) Topics include: The writers and the Writers Room, the real answer about Corky and Miles, and questions from YOU from social media!

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1h 3min
August 04, 2025 3.22: Corky's Place

The gals talk about another stellar episode in Corky’s Place. Topics include the evolution of Corky Sherwood (Faith Ford), the concept of being as quippy in the moment as Murphy Brown and the history of the specials in the 1980s and 90s that inspired Corky’s Special and that amazing ending!l. Come on in and grab a cup of fake tea, a chair and “Let’s chat!
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1h 16min
July 21, 2025 3.21: Every time It Rains… You Get Wet
Murphy and the gang are looking for a happy story, as our Jesi and Lauren dive deep into this season three classic, which may be the most topical episode they have covered so far. The gals deep dive into Murphy’s best rants, while Lauren continues the story of Stevie Wonder and Jesi introduces you to special guest star Ethan Phillips.
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1h 21min
July 07, 2025 INSIDE COSTUME DESIGN: A Talk about 90s Fashion
Costume designer Sarah Cogan sat down with Lauren to discuss '90s women's fashion in terms of its influence and connection to Murphy Brown, as well as how TV, in turn, influences the fashion industry. Murphy may not have worn Prada, but she sure was a fashion plate!

Check out more and show notes at www.murphybrownpod.com
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1h 4min
June 23, 2025 3.20: Driving Miss Crazy
Jesi and Lauren are joined by filmmaker Jessica Redish: a recent grad of USC Cinematic Arts, under the tutelage of Murphy Brown director Barnet Kellman! Jessica brings her love of Murphy since the age of twelve, as well as her experience with Barnet and Diane English, as a guest lecturer. Other topics on this special bottle episode include Corky’s growth and the history of a certain chart topper.
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1h 18min
June 09, 2025 INTERVIEW: Writer's Panel: Knocking Up Murphy Brown
Lauren and Jesi sit down with Season Three writers Denise Moss, Steven Peterman, and Korby Siamis to discuss the origins of the Murphy Brown pregnancy plotline, as well as other Season Three revelations.
Be sure to listen to our individual interviews with Steve and Denise.
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1h 1min
May 26, 2025 3.19: On Another Plane, Part 2
Jesi and Lauren conclude this hour-long episode with Murphy and Frank’s funeral, as well as the backstory and Murphy Brown connection to actress Nancy Matte, and more!

Check out the bloopers we discussed on the podcast on our Instagram page!

For more, check out Show Notes on our website, at www.murphybrownpod.com
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55min

FAQs about FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast:

How many episodes does FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast have?

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