Murdoch Mysteries Podcast

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 longe...

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 Goehr...

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 Mys...

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. Ch...

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...

Would Danny Trejo survive a murder mystery? Jason and Matt ask the legend himself. Danny Trejo is an American actor best known for his tough, iconic roles in films like Machete and From Dusk Til Dawn . With over 400 film and television credits to his name, his other work includes Spy Kids , Heat , Con Air , Breaking Bad and Sons of Anarchy .  Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving...

Did a Toronto detective invent half of modern technology by accident? Here to answer that is Craig Grant,the Property Master who brought the look and feel of Murdoch Mysteries to life on all 19 seasons. Craig has spent 35 years working on sets around the world and has overseen prop master work on over 500 episodes of television. For the past two decades,Craig has designed and built all the Murdoch...

How many dead bodies has Debi Drennan created? Here to answer that is Debi Drennanherself. Deb is thetwo-time Emmy-Award winning lead makeup artist on MurdochMysteries and has been in the role for all 19 seasons. Her other creditsMe and MyShadows,The Life of Judy Garland, Sins of the Father,Why I wore lipstick to myMastectomy, Due South and LittlestHobo. She also co-created and led makeup on these...

Can Ethan Suplee become a Murdoch fan in under one hour? Jay and Matt welcome EthanSuplee. Ethan is an American actor best known for his roles inMy Name Is EarlandAmerican History X, earning recognition for his versatility across comedy and drama. Hisother credits includeRemember the Titans,The Wolf of Wall Street,Boy Meets World,Mallrats,Without a Paddle Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring ar...

What’s cooler: a detective show or a sci-fi character? Here to answer that is Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. Paul is an actor, writer, and comedian best known for his role as ‘Appa’ on the CBC hit Kim’s Convenience, for which he earned widespread acclaim and multiple Canadian Screen Awards. A Dora Award–nominated stage performer and Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award winner, he has also gained international reco...

How do you know you’re an underrated genius? Here to answer that is Shanice Banton. Shanice is best known for her role on the Emmy-nominated Degrassi: The Next Generation and for playing Violet Hart on Murdoch Mysteries. Her other credits include Race, Her Stolen Past, Diggstown, Macy Murdoch and The Madness. Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving into Murdoch Mysteries in a rewatch po...

Were Victorian women actually more powerful than men? Here to answer that is Arwen Humphreys. Arwen emerged from the late-90s comedy scene to become widely recognized for her role as Margaret Brackenreid on Murdoch Mysteries . Her other credits include Run The Burbs , How to Fail as a Popstar , The Plot to Kill My Mother and The Daughter I Gave Away . Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are di...

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 abo...