Murdaugh: Death in the Family Official Podcast

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Go behind the scenes with the creators, cast and crew of the Hulu Original series Murdaugh: Death in the Family. Investigative journalist and host of the hit podcast True Sunlight, Mandy Matney provides a unique perspective on the stranger than fiction story and how it went from true crime podcast to television inspiration.

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Episodes

Jason Clarke on the Monster in Alex Murdaugh & The Man Behind The Glass

Jason Clarke joins journalists ⁠Mandy Matney⁠ to reveal how he embodied Alex Murdaugh — from physical transformation to capturing the charming darkness that defined him. Dive into the haunting portrayal of one of America’s most notorious killers. Clarke walks listeners through the intense physical and psychological transformation required to inhabit one of the most confounding criminal figures in recent memory — from studying Alex’s voice and mannerisms to enduring the physical strain of weight ...

Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Director Kat Candler Bring Us Behind the Lens & Joseph La Corte Shares Threads of Truth

Journalist Mandy Matney sits down with two of the creative forces who shaped the heart and tone of Hulu’s original series — Director Kat Candler (Episodes 6 & 7) and Costume Designer Joseph La Corte. Together with journalist Liz Farrell , we pull back the curtain on the artistry and ethics behind dramatizing a real story still unfolding in courtrooms and headlines with audio and analysis from the original reporting. Kat Candler, known for her delicate touch and human-centered storytelling, o...

Nov 12, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Patricia Arquette’s Chilling Message For Women After Portraying Maggie Murdaugh

Academy Award winner and Executive Producer Patricia Arquette explores the emotional and societal gravity of portraying 'Maggie Murdaugh' with journalist Mandy Matney. Arquette and Matney dive deep into the significance of the series' depiction of a woman caught in a tangled web of emotional abuse and coercive control — someone who devoted herself to family, even as her world crumbled around her. Together, they unpack the psychology of Alex Murdaugh’s manipulation, the dynamics of narcissistic r...

Nov 05, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Series Co-Creator Erin Lee Carr Discusses the Victims Through a Lens of Justice and Resilience

Series Co-creator and Director Erin Lee Carr joins journalist Mandy Matney to discuss how victims’ voices are elevated in the series presenting their lives, not just tragic deaths. This conversation on justice, identity, and resilience shows why this series ascends beyond just entertainment. Matney and Carr dive into the series’ careful use of empathy, the importance of representation, and how art can help heal grief while demanding accountability. Co-host Liz Farrell contributes perspective on ...

Oct 29, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Kathleen Wilhoite Portrays Gloria Satterfield with Dignity

In this emotional and revealing episode, journalist and executive producer Mandy Matney sits down with acclaimed actress Kathleen Wilhoite, who portrays Gloria Satterfield — one of the most heartbreaking and pivotal figures in the Murdaugh saga — in Hulu’s original series Murdaugh: Death in the Family. Gloria wasn’t just the Murdaugh family’s housekeeper; she was a beloved caretaker, mother, and friend whose mysterious death and the millions stolen from her sons helped expose Alex Murdaugh’s lon...

Oct 22, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Brittany Snow On Portraying ‘Mandy Matney’

Brittany Snow and Mandy Matney delve into the making of Hulu's "Murdaugh: Death in the Family," with Snow sharing her deep connection to the case and portraying Matney. They discuss the emotional toll of covering the Murdaugh story, the impact of online harassment, and the critical role of strong women working together to seek justice against a patriarchal system, emphasizing empathy and authentic storytelling.

Oct 15, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Showrunner and Series Co-Creator Michael D. Fuller on Good Ol’ Boys & Emotional Truths + Adapting Tragedy for the Screen

Showrunner, Co-Creator and Executive Producer, Michael D. Fuller joins journalist Mandy Matney to discuss Murdaugh: Death in the Family. Explore that haunting 911 call, the human complexities and the emotional truths from South Carolina’s darkest story. Then, discover more beneath the surface and go behind the scenes with investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell as they highlight the series’ portrayal of the Murdaugh family dynamics, power struggles, and the broader implications of...

Oct 15, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Johnny Berchtold on the Complexities of Portraying ‘Paul Murdaugh’

Actor Johnny Berchtold joins journalist Mandy Matney to discuss his role as Paul Murdaugh in the Hulu series "Murdaugh: Death in the Family." Matney and Berchtold delve into Paul's complex character, and the character’s position as both a victim and alleged perpetrator. Johnny Berchtold, who delivers a powerful and layered performance as Paul Murdaugh, shares how he captured Paul’s complexity with nuance & depth. From mountains of research to intense emotional scenes, Johnny reveals his pers...

Oct 15, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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