Maureen Jennings - What Was Murdoch Supposed to Be… and Did the Show Get It Right?

Maureen Jennings - What Was Murdoch Supposed to Be… and Did the Show Get It Right?

What Was Murdoch Supposed to Be… and Did the Show Get It Right? Here to answer that, we have Maureen Jennings, the award-winning author who created William Murdoch. The bestselling novelist, recipient of the Crime Writers of Canada Grand Master Award and an Officer of the Order of Canada, joins us to explore the detective she first imagined and how that character evolved into one of Canada's longest-running television icons. Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving into Murdoch Mysteries in a rewatch podcast that’s fresh, bold, and full of surprises. Each week, they unpack the cases, characters, inventions, and twists that make this series a global favourite, while going deeper with the show’s stars, key creatives, and their celebrity friends who love it too. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the world of Murdoch Mysteries, this podcast is both a way in and a way to go deeper. Produced by Raza Gilani ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Yannick Bisson - Is Life Better as a Hero or a Villain?

Is life better as a hero or a villain? Here to answer that is William Murdoch himself, Yannick Bisson. A central force behind the show’s success, Yannick is an executive producer and directs on the series. To date, he has appeared in over 350 episodes. Yannick’s other credits include Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye, Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy, High Tide and Casino Jack. Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving into Murdoch Mysteries in a rewatch podcast that’s fresh, bold, and full of surprises. Each week, they unpack the cases, characters, inventions, and twists that make this series a global favourite, while going deeper with the show’s stars, key creatives, and their celebrity friends who love it too. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the world of Murdoch Mysteries, this podcast is both a way in and a way to go deeper. Produced by Raza Gilani ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Michael Seater - How Do You Play a Villain?

How do you play a villain? Here to answer that is Michael Seater, who has played the villainous James Gillies in 18 episodes of Murdoch Mysteries. Michael’s other credits include his lead role on Life with Derek as well as 18 to Life, Bomb Girls, Degrassi: The Next Generation (playing a young Jason Mewes) and The Wedding Planners. Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving into Murdoch Mysteries in a rewatch podcast that’s fresh, bold, and full of surprises. Each week, they unpack the cases, characters, inventions, and twists that make this series a global favourite, while going deeper with the show’s stars, key creatives, and their celebrity friends who love it too. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the world of Murdoch Mysteries, this podcast is both a way in and a way to go deeper. Produced by Raza Gilani ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Christina Jennings - How Do You Make a Hit Tv Show?

How do you make a hit tv show? Here to answer that is Christina Jennings, Christina is the founder and Chairman of Shaftesbury and the driving force behind Murdoch Mysteries, bringing the beloved series to life and guiding its success to become Canada’s longest-running drama series. Her other series at Shaftesbury include Hudson & Rex, Departure, ReGenesis, The Listener and Life With Derek. Christina is a Member of the Order of Canada. Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving into Murdoch Mysteries in a rewatch podcast that’s fresh, bold, and full of surprises. Each week, they unpack the cases, characters, inventions, and twists that make this series a global favourite, while going deeper with the show’s stars, key creatives, and their celebrity friends who love it too. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the world of Murdoch Mysteries, this podcast is both a way in and a way to go deeper. Produced by Raza Gilani ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Clare McConnell and Shailyn Pierre-Dixon - Are Effie and Macy the Most Ambitious Characters on Murdoch?

Clare McConnell is a Canadian Screen Award–nominated actor and comedian best known for her roles as Effie Newsome on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries and Klingon leader Dennas on Star Trek: Discovery. Her recent work includes Twisted Metal, Slasher (Season 5), and the feature film Fingernails, alongside credits in American Gods, Coroner, Killjoys, Children Ruin Everything, Wynonna Earp, Avocado Toast, and Hudson & Rex. A Canadian Comedy Award–nominated performer, she is also an alumna of The Second City Mainstage and a regular in Toronto’s live comedy scene, with voice roles in Rainbow Six: Siege and House of Ashes. Shailyn Pierre-Dixon is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Macy on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries and the digital series Macy Murdoch. Her additional credits include The Book of Negroes, Between, Odd Squad, and The Magic School Bus Rides Again. She is also an accomplished voice actor, with work across a range of animated series and projects. Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving into Murdoch Mysteries in a rewatch podcast that’s fresh, bold, and full of surprises. Each week, they unpack the cases, characters, inventions, and twists that make this series a global favourite, while going deeper with the show’s stars, key creatives, and their celebrity friends who love it too. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the world of Murdoch Mysteries, this podcast is both a way in and a way to go deeper. Produced by Raza Gilani ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.