Murphy, Sam & Jodi

With Thanksgiving three weeks out, Jodi shares ideas for what to bring the host and why 2 or 3 PM might be the perfect time to eat. Sam has music news on Justin Timberlake's four-part tell-all documentary, where he and Janet finally address the Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction. And Jodi finds something special among her Mom's things.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy got an unexpected message from the bank warning him to be careful connecting AI to his financial accounts, and it sparked a whole conversation about how AI is creeping into everything from Netflix to your calendar. And how to proceed with caution.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have a biological edge over men when it comes to the senses!  Sam has a funny little Christmas decor secret.  And there's some weird new food coming out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Sandwich Day, so Murphy, Sam and Jodi go beyond the top three and break down all eight of America's most loved sandwiches. Is yours here?  What's missing?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy shares his grandmother's old-school walnut bourbon balls recipe (with a booze-free version too) over at murphysamandjody.com. There's a new documentary out this week about a crime you probably remember well, and Jodi is feeling cared for by family members in ways she could never have predicted.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the holidays kick off, Murphy shares a heartfelt idea: sit down with family members and chronicle their stories before they're gone. Jodi opens up about her daughter Phoebe recording relatives and the notebook her late mom filled out with precious handwritten memories. Sam adds a sweet twist about his own kids reminding him of moments he'd long forgotten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Thanksgiving is near, so we give you our tried-and-true family favorites, from Sam's corn pudding to Jodi's grandmother's cornbread dressing. The truth about why MSJ didn't dress up for Halloween this year, and - Jodi explains the odd and funny way her Mom SEEMS to be showing up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If scary things thrill you - it's the dopamine hit you enjoy. Also the best NEW scary movies to catch this season and Jodi may have her own new haunting.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've left us voice memos. Messages. Voicemails. About the ghosts and spirits you've seen and felt. This podcast is for you! If you believe.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Halloween Eve, so you're calling in with your spookiest and sweetest 60-second ghost stories, and we can't get enough of them. Jodi breaks down why nostalgia costumes like Michael Jackson's Thriller look are ruling Halloween 2026, plus the scary new movies to stream this weekend. And we reveal the big doorbell-camera game changer that's making trick-or-treating extra fun this year. See omnyst...

Jodi has decided how to thank everyone for the recent outpouring of love - and it is not modern.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

60 second ghost stories!  Sweet or scary, bring them on. What NOT to say to a trick or treater when you don't know what the costume is, and 3 Things to Know today.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a family gathering at Murphy and Jodi's house - Murphy needs to talk about the cookie tray. And his problem with it. Can you relate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Halloween two days out, Jodi reminds us that kids (and adults) should never be pushed into a haunted house they're not ready for. Then things get spooky closer to home as Sam, Murphy, and Jodi try to make sense of a light that flickered only while Jodi spoke at her mom's service — and every lamp in the house mysteriously turning on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Jodi shares the hard-won public speaking breakthrough she had recently. Don't learn the hard way like she did! This honest and specific discussion reminds us: there's no wrong way to find your voice.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi's been feeling loved since her mom passed, but Sam has a question about the service: did she notice a light flickering while she spoke?  He and Murphy did.  Also in the Morning Pick Me Up, self care does not look the same for everyone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi opens up about planning her mom's celebration of life, why she chose to keep working through the fog, and how laughter and storytelling made the day feel exactly right.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi's got Halloween candy sorted into A, B and C grades. Some beautiful (and funny) moments from her mom's celebration of life ceremony, and Sam shares his gradings he got back from his Star Wars cards.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi opens up about the sudden passing of her beautiful, funny mother on her birthday weekend, and the love and flowers pouring in from all of you. She shares what she's learning about grief brain fog, and leans on Murphy and Sam for advice as she prepares to give her very first eulogy. Plus a few lighter moments along the way, from Reese's pie to the healthy magic of a boring routine. See omnystu...

Why the Sunshine Protection Act passed the House but keeps failing in the Senate.  And who does this affect most?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi prepares for her Mom's Celebration of Life later today.  Top 5 entertainment stories of the week, grateful Friday AND James Bond casting is almost done!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jodi shares her 3 step plan for public speaking as she gets ready to deliver a eulogy for her mom. Also - what is Black Cat day at Starbuck?  A lovely gift to give when someone you love is grieving, and 3 Things to Know.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi's grief over her Mom takes a weird turn.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi is overwhelmed - by the outpouring of love after losing her mom, and she leans on Murphy and Sam for eulogy advice. Sam's got Star Wars news he never saw coming, and why having a "boring" life is truly good for you.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.