Can you spot all of the returning guest stars in this episode? Detweiler, good guy looking out or creepy trouble-maker? How did J.B. make it through the selection process? What happened to make Arthur so afraid of Cliff? And what are your thoughts on square-cut pizza? The verdict is in and justice is served as we review season two, episode thirteen - Trial by Error.
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 17 min
How much Lila Lee makeup must you sell to get the car and does it need to be purple? How many domestic workers does Grady pretend to employ? Will Grady be able to get his life together enough to boil water in his own apartment again? And is Tangerine Twist a '60s dance craze or vital clue to solving this case? Apply the right lipstick, learn the left-from-right choreography and grab a cup of lukewarm tea but don't use a white cup if the lipstick shade doesn't look good on the rim! We're glowing ...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 42 min
Is Gideon Armstrong a sensible business man or a cocky jerk digging holes in sand? Does withholding transportation qualify as kidnapping? Do all universities offer custom mascot daggers? Is New Mexico independent in the MSW universe? And why WAS Seth at the dig site? So put on some sunblock and bring extra batteries for the boombox 'cause we're heading for the desert in season 2, episode 11 Murder Digs Deep.
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Will Jessica's nostalgia toaster ever heat bread again? Docks or wharfs? Is Charlie living his best life? Why is Amos a better detective when it isn't his job?Is it appropriate to knock someone out with a shovel for trespassing in a place that you yourself are also trespassing? And will Michael Digby go on to write small town horror novels? Fix up a plate of magic butter and gather round the bathroom television set because it's time for season 2, episode 10 - Sticks and Stones.
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 33 min
What is the secret of Mimm? Will Jessica give Gates any tips on being in the Senate? Is it supply shortage or lack of skill that makes Springer's food so awful? How many times can Library Louise repeat the same concerns about Kat? And will Mary become an accomplished author or will her prison nursing skills lead to a career in the medical field? Throw down some prison Cheetos and meet us in the infirmary - we're talking about season two, episode 9 - Jessica Behind Bars.
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Is it better to place bets scientifically, emotionally, or to just write them in a book and pretend? Can Anchors Ahoy overcome his crippling carrot addiction and face his identity crisis? What do Wilson Phillips, the Wilson sisters and the White Pony album have to do with any of this? The fix is in! Place your bets as to how many tangents we'll go on (spoiler - a lot!) as we explore season 2, episode 8 of Murder She Wrote, Dead Heat.
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Is Overholtz underrated? Are bike guy and boat guy in some sort of lakeside resort union? Did Kyle bring that gun in case he couldn't catch any fish the conventional way? And where do Yellow Belly Fly Catchers make their nests? Join us at the lake where Damien talks psychology and Polaroid cameras; and Jennie reveals her enjoyment of sleeping in is stronger than her love of birds, in our latest coverage of Season 2, Episode 7 - A Lady in the Lake.
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Can a music box ruin your day? Are Brooke's love letters as fluffy as her shoulder pads? Who is The Cincinnati Lizard? What treasures would you keep in your portrait safe? And will Carson Todd's next album suffer from Sophomore slump? Call an old friend, spill some drinks and let's get down to business with the most optimistic doctor you'll ever meet as we reflect on episode 6 of season 2, Reflections Of The Mind!
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Why do punks love the yellow bird song? Is Emma secretly a stunt woman? How many days after one is missing/presumed dead should you wait before inquiring if you were "remembered" in their will? Will anyone miss Bridget O'Hara? And is Oliver an actor in decline or a hack who likes to whine? Drape yourself in faux leopard fur and join us for the matinee that four out of four new wave punks called "delightful" while we discuss season 2, episode 5 - Sing a Song of Murder.
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Should you trust The Burger King? Is Alger a well-meaning friend or a creepy-hanger-on? Is Disco Nick a Disco Dud? Who killed Nick in the guest house with the candle stick? Is this just a game of clue? And will Damien ever be collegiate? Grab your books because school is in session with season 2, episode 4 of Murder She Wrote - School for Scandal.
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Can "Our Secret Lives" survive the purge? Are any of Bibi's alibi stories true, like, any of them? Where does Julian end and Goodman begin? Is Gordon the true hero for going to work mere hours after taking a bullet? And is there a name that Damien won't get wrong? Who knows?! (Spoiler - we don't!) But join us anyway as we review episode 3 of season 2 - Murder in the Afternoon.
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Joshua Peabody - local hero or urban legend? Will Ellsworth Buffum take legal action to reclaim both the bones and his cool? Is it more important to protect your back or save your biscuits? Is a 2 am tarp Amos's greatest moment in sheriffing? Come along with us and discover why Wheatleys arent just for breakfast anymore as we break down the second episode of season two, Joshua Peabody Died Here...Possibly.
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Is anyone who they say they are when on vacation? Could you still successfully impersonate a wealthy recluse today? How many substitute teachers covered room 17 at Custis Elementary School during the suspicious "sweepstakes vacation for one"? And will the Brahms find happiness in their marital honesty or both lose their jobs? All of these questions are raised but none of them are answered in Murder She Wrote's premier season two episode, Widow Weep for Me!
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 31 min
Have you been wanting to check out Murder She Wrote season one but wish there were some Cliffs notes instead? Cabot Cove Confidential is bringing you the next best thing, a season one recap! There will be ratings and spoilers and good times had by (hopefully) all! Don't miss out on the "Covie" awards, where we break down our picks for quirkiest cop, best animal guest star and more!
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 42 min
Is it ever appropriate to drive your luxury camper into a funeral gathering? What is the appropriate population level to call your town physician "doc"? Can a horse really jog your memory about that murder you meant to commit? And how many upstanding citizens does it take to get away with the murder of one bad man? Strap on your cowboy boots, leave your pickup truck in the mud and saddle up because this episode is one bumpy ride!
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Can you still cry over spilled milk if you just found the body of your employer? Do you have to disclose your Phantom Zone time on job applications? Can an insurance policy be the death of you? Would Vic's old van ever make it over the border? And can a hidden camera improve your pool game? Follow Lou's clues to the tennis court while that old Johnny Shannon record spins and join us for Murder at the Oasis.
Aug 30, 2019•1 hr 39 min
What ailment gets you a prescription for apple flapjacks? Will we ever get to hear about Barney and Sadie's Hong Kong adventures? Will Mrs. Brindle ever win anything on TV? And would putting Martin Kove in Cabot Cove have been too much cove? So pour a tall glass of carrot juice and check out the show that 3 out of 3 private facility Texas doctors recommend when we check ourselves in for Armed Response!
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 34 min
How often should you check the coolant in a Sheriff Mobile? Are prison bus stops a good place to make friends? Is the sea captain as fake as his capccent? Does a postman career lead to old-timey wisdom? And would you hire a sea captain to English interpreter? (Asking for a friend -D) Program "Stamos Law" for record and join us instead while we talk, tangent and agree to disagree about the 18th regular episode of season 1 - Murder Takes the Bus.
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Is it safe to mix roller-skates, raincoats and umbrellas? Will Horace Lynchfield ever return to mend the broken hearts of Cabot Cove? Was this entire episode an advertisement for an incredulous optometrist? And can a confession trap ever be too elaborate? (Spoiler - No) So grab your questionable-judgement-pistol-lighter and put on your sad-girl sweater because we're cracking open a best-seller with "Footnote to Murder".
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 44 min
Would you reschedule a flight for a 4% football team inheritance, or just sell the shares? Should those shares let you in an interrogation? Is it safe to stand behind the players at a drunken football after party? And would you bet on Bet Cops ability to solve a case? Change your party blazer and drive your football helmet on down to the stadium while Google searching the definition of "intestate" while we cover season 1, episode 16 - Sudden Death.
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Our first mini-sode! We test out some new gear with a short, mostly spoiler-free look at Angela Lansbury and Frank Sinatra in 1962's The Manchurian Candidate.
Jul 31, 2019•31 min
What exactly is a good reason to break into someone's house? What's more terrifying, scalpels or scalpers? Boat building sweetheart or cold-blooded killer? How many hours would you spend on a bus from Boston to VT to follow a lead? And will Damien ever crack the code and understand vaporwave? Calling all Gumshoes! Follow the clues to solve the case of who-dunnits (and a lot of who didn'ts) while we talk the awesomeness of McGraw in season 1, Episode 15 - Tough Guys Don't Die.
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Will Damien ever be able to say philanthropist? What is the SECOND rule of eavesdropping? Is it better to sculpt a bust or bust a move? And where is Stefan now and did he choose art or science? Islands and Crossbows and Art - Oh My! So throw out your matches, put down that left-handed cigarette and join us as we cover the 14th Episode of Murder She Wrote, Season 1 - Paint Me a Murder.
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 20 min
What's up with Ramon's mustache? Did Johnny really like mushroom-walnut-mustard chicken? Is slaughterhouse chatter a good topic for a first date? Is Russell a karate heartthrob or a super geek? Can pepper make you cry? Will Phoebe and Carla ever make it to China? And can you tell the difference between a Fuji and a Firecracker? Join us as we set sail with the MacGill women on the cruise that two out of two doctors recommend in season 1, episode 13 of Murder She Wrote, My Johnny Lies Over the Oce...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Is smuggling a good day job for an untalented talent manager? Are New Englanders rude or just reserved? Why is Jessica’s obscure poison knowledge so on point? Can denture cleaning commercials give you the “aha moment” you’ve been searching for? And was there only one working New Orleans cab driver in 1985? Grab your clean clarinet reed because we’re getting the band back together! Listen as we go for quirky cabbie redemption and cover season 1, episode 12 of Murder She Wrote, Murder to a Jazz Be...
Jul 05, 2019•50 min
Will Grady ever truly find “the one”? The money or the jewels? Morley, Morty or Marley? What is Milton Berle’s favorite rodent, is it Stephen Pearcy? Will carrots and crunches lower your cholesterol? Can they make you a good cop? Are theater and film actors generally at odds? And can you “mother” a relative stranger into throwing you out of a window? Give our regards to Broadway as we examine a dysfunctional showbiz family and meet New York’s most carrot-obsessed cop when we talk episode eleven ...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Can digestive gurgles unlock a mystery? The environmental survey or the tie clip - which did you notice first? Do you have enough clout to get your feline companion served milk in an upscale restaurant? Driving gloves - fashion forward or faux pas? And is Jessica responsible for lox and bagels in New England? Come along with us for Mendelsohn's maladies, Jessica's stint as a congresswoman and meet a man named Thor Danziger in season 1, episode 10 - Capitol Offense!
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Is Cagliostro a hypno-creep or just a super magnetic guy? Will Joan ever have an idea she doesn't think is amazing or that Jessica likes? Can earplugs prevent you from being hypnotized? Can Lake Tahoe reporters teleport? Is curiosity Jessica's Kryptonite? How many character voices will Jessica roast Yambert's office in? And would you let your worst enemy hypnotize you? Talking slot machines, naked trapeze artists, questionable stunt doubles on motor bikes and an assistant editor who will make yo...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 7 min
What are the odds of a second date after you use someone as a cover to commit an international crime? Did Jessica Fletcher have a hand in improving Russian-American relations during the cold war?Streets of Fire or Xanadu? Was Sheriff Tupper really "doing his best"? Is William Conrad the best guest star ever? How many fugitives can fit in the sea chest on Ethan's boat? Does a search warrant cover a breakfast muffin? Grab your marked playbill, lace up those ballet slippers and don that decorative ...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Why are amusement park offices always located underground? How much would you pay to visit a JB Fletcher themed amusement park? Will Laurie Bascom's book become a best seller or fade hastily into obscurity? What's a more effective way of catching a mystery writer, with gun threats or by piquing their curiosity? And most importantly, what does Kiss or Chris Angel have to do with any of this? Monk Robes, giant heads, cat sounds, swanky house coats, and underground lairs abound! Unravel the mysteri...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 21 min