The Murphy Monday Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The journey from discovering Eddie Murphy is different for every generation. For some, it was his raw stand-up comedy that broke barriers in the 80s. For others, it was his smooth-talking charm in films like Trading Places and Coming to America. But for millions of younger fans, Eddie Murphy is forever Donkey from Shrek - bringing his signature energy to an animated character that...

Send us Fan Mail The Murphy Monday Podcast celebrates Eddie Murphy's cinematic legacy by exploring the perennial question: what are your top five Eddie Murphy movies? Host Nigel A. Fullerton compiles diverse rankings from previous guests while sharing personal insights about how these lists evolve over time. • Nigel's current top five: Nutty Professor, Harlem Nights, Life, Boomerang, and...

Send us Fan Mail What makes an Eddie Murphy film truly great? Is it the unforgettable characters, the quotable one-liners, or something more profound? Author Mat Bradley Tschirgi joins us to explore these questions through the lens of his fascinating new book, "The Films of Eddie Murphy: An Unofficial Look at America's Favorite Comedian from 48 Hours to Beverly Hills Cop Axel F." Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Eddie Murphy's Raw stands as a landmark comedy special that showcases a 27-year-old superstar at the height of his powers, wearing his iconic leather outfit at Madison Square Garden. The 1987 concert film combines brilliant impressions, storytelling, and controversial material that still resonates and provokes discussion decades later. • Haji Outlaw shares his experience watc...

Send us Fan Mail The Best Of The Murphy Monday Podcast. The Top 5 most-downloaded-episodes .  Let's celebrate these past 4 years. Thank you for listening. Support the show Tell An Eddie Murphy fan to tell an Eddie Murphy fan that you love this podcast

Send us Fan Mail Was Eddie Murphy’s participation in "Best Defense" a career misstep or a necessary detour? Join us as we unravel the fascinating story of the 1984 film "Best Defense," starring Eddie Murphy and Dudley Moore, notorious for being one of the worst movies ever made. We take you through Eddie Murphy’s journey, from his initial hesitation, motivated solely by a hefty...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on the Murphy Monday podcast as we welcome back Jewel Singletary, who shares her heartfelt journey through motherhood while giving her unique take on Eddie Murphy's latest Beverly Hills Cop installment. We dive into the highs and lows of the film, debating whether it hit the mark or missed the essence of the originals. Jewel's candid insights on the entertainment...

Send us Fan Mail This is Not an episode of The Murphy Monday Podcast. This is an episode of The SNL Nerds podcast being broadcast on The Murphy Monday Podcast. I was a guest on their podcast to talk about SNL & Beverly Hills Cop. While this is not the full interview, Feel Free to Join us for an exciting celebration of Eddie Murphy's remarkable career featuring Darren and John from the SNL...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this special episode of the Murphy Monday Podcast as we dive into the magic and mayhem of Eddie Murphy’s latest film, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." With comedian and pop culture enthusiast Mike Brown by our side, we dissect the fan service, action scenes, and whether this sequel is a genuine tribute or just another cash grab. Tune in to hear Mike’s animated com...

Send us Fan Mail What if the beloved Axel Foley came out of retirement to solve one last case? Today, we dive deep into the complexities of creating a modern sequel to the iconic Beverly Hills Cop series. We brainstorm plot ideas, including Axel investigating his son's death in Beverly Hills, and reflect on how the internet has transformed our perception of places, making Axel’s fish-out-of-w...

Send us Fan Mail What significance does Eddie Murphy's role in "Beverly Hills Cop" hold for the black community in the 1980s? Join our engaging conversation as we unpack the powerful historical context of Los Angeles, highlighting the racial barriers Murphy shattered. We explore his rise from the comedy stages of "Saturday Night Live" to the unforgettable moments in "...

Send us Fan Mail Can a single film redefine an entire genre? Join us as we dissect the cultural phenomenon that is "Boomerang" and its legendary star, Eddie Murphy. From the humor of Eddie's meticulous coordination and the memorable mushroom shirt scene to the groundbreaking portrayal of Black professionals, we revisit moments that made this film iconic. We'll also break down t...

Send us Fan Mail This episode contains SPOILERS. However, If you are like me, You don't care. You just want to know if the movie is good or not. Sit back, Relax & Listen as I review the movie "YOU PEOPLE" (2023) Support the show Tell An Eddie Murphy fan to tell an Eddie Murphy fan that you love this podcast

Send us Fan Mail This is a bonus episode. Last week, we spoke about a show called BET's "Coming To The Stage". It was the start of my career and my guests (Steve Turner & John Rickenbacker Jr). John & Myself were part of a group called "DV Entertainment". It didn't feel right for us to have a "Coming To The Stage" episode and not invite the 3rd Membe...

Send us Fan Mail This week, We have Comedian Steve Turner who is a very good friend of @Fudgedacomedian and Myself. He stopped by to promote his new comedy special "OFFEND EVERYBODY". We were about to talk about one of Eddie's big movies but we got sidetracked. We started reminiscing about a TV show that we all did together called "Coming To The Stage". A show that we all...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was pretty informative. There aren't many actors that have been critiqued as harshly as Eddie Murphy. This episode is a compilation of what crittics thought of Eddie Murphy's most popular movies such as Boomerang, Harlem Nights, The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy RAW and Coming To America. This episode will provide what crittics thought in real time & pro...

Send us Fan Mail Hey MMP Fans... This episode is very different from the others. I wanted to do an episode that highlights another actor's creative body of work. As I go through the archives of Eddie Murphy interviews, I came across a quote that read... "They were trying to make me the Female Eddie Murphy" (Whoopi Goldberg). I thought that was interesting because of what the beginni...

Send us Fan Mail Returning to the podcast is our guest.. Darien Sills Evans (Abc's The Connors, CBS's East New York). We asked him to comeback to the podcast to give his unbiased opinion on some Eddie Murphy movies that he had never seen before. We talk about the awkward marketing of the movie "Holy Man"; Why I never did an official episode of "Holy Man"; Eddie's...

Send us Fan Mail Hey People.. I partnered up with the LOUD and Nerdy Podcast (@Paulspratt & JohnWayne Colwell) to present to you the long awaited BEVERLY HILLS COP 2 episode. We talk about the reception of this movie, How BHC2 compares to BHC 1 & 3, Writers who won't critique Eddie Murphy movies as fairly as his contemporaries, What we hope a  BHC 4 Sequel would look like & much m...

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Send us Fan Mail Last week.. We discussed Season 6 of Saturday Night Live which was Eddie Murphy's debut on national television. It was a rocky season. SNL hired an all new cast that the crittics hated. This season resulted in the firing of the whole cast except Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo. I had mentioned that I would love to know more about that season. Luck would have it that one of the l...

Send us Fan Mail After a long Hiatus.. We're Back!!! This week's guest is Darin Patterson. He's an MMP Alum & 1/2 of The SNL Nerds Podcast. I brought him on the podcast to talk about Eddie Murphy's time on Saturday Night Live, How he saved the show & His impact on our culture. We also give props to Yvonne Hudson (SNL Season 6), Danitra Vance, & Washington Square Par...

Send us Fan Mail It was an honor to have Anthony DiDomenico (Host of the podcast formerly known as "Weight Watcher Bros/ WWBros" which chronicled his weight loss journey). He got on this episode to talk about his new motivational podcast "Keep Moving Forward". Ironically, I booked him for the movie "Nutty Professor" which is a movie that we both relate to. We talked a...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh from Episode 6 of Wu-Tang American Saga.. We have John Fudge Rickenbacker on the podcast today. We talk about his appearance on the Hulu show; Working with Mario Van Peebles; the movie METRO; Recent Eddie Murphy news & The Top 5 Worst Eddie Murphy Movies.  Support the show Tell An Eddie Murphy fan to tell an Eddie Murphy fan that you love this podcast

Send us Fan Mail Back by Popular Demand... This movie has become somewhat of a cult classic. I felt that I needed to talk about this movie again. I asked Actress/Comedian Laneya Wiles & Brandon Collins (Drunk Black History) to help me with this. This was a fun episode.. As Brandon would say "Oooohhh Child". We talked about why people forget about Bowfinger; How Black Actors are viewe...