Join Vance Bastian, SA Collins, and their guests in weekly podcast discussions about LGBTQ storytelling in all genres and mediums
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An episode by episode analysis of the iconic TV series Murder, She Wrote hosted by Bridget Kies, a queer fan and media scholar.
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Join Auntie Maim and The Divine Miss Mims, two 40 something drag queens, as they discuss the mysteries of Jessica Fletcher and Murder, She Wrote. New Episodes Every Week! Support us in Patreon: www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Follow the Pod on Twitter @YouSlayMePod Email Us: mimsandmaim@gmail.com Call Us: 7043800618 Support us on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=N8H4HPVU8CTNS Find us on Twitter: Auntie Maim: @MaimMinistry The Divine Miss Mims: @divinemissmims
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Three sisters and a beloved family friend discuss the crime-solving adventures of mystery novelist Jessica "J.B." Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) on "Murder, She Wrote."
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We are new fans of the classic, 80s & 90s-tastic show Murder, She Wrote. Each month we watch a new episode as recommended by you, our dear listeners! On the first Friday of every month we analyze each recommended episode from the plot twists to the phenomenal fashion to the gluttony of amazing guest stars! We also bring you behind the scenes stories, trivia and even play super fun MSW-centric games! Plus we sometimes have special guests from the worlds of podcasting and stand-up comedy!
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Murder She Wrote, Season 4, Episode 17: A Very Good Year for Murder JB goes to a winery...and there's MURDER. Watch along with us on Peacock (not sponsored). Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Thank you to our Patreons: Morgan W Cody H Sharon J Deana F Elizabeth J Adam P Crystal Jessie P Sheri S Email Us: mimsandmaim@gmail.com Cal…
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H.N. Hirsch returns to share the release of the third novel in his Bob and Marcus series: Rain! We get to talk about the evolution of crime series, using location and real-world political climate, and the growth of character careers and relationships. https://www.hnhirsch.info/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/h-n-hirsch/…
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CCG fan Kris Maslonka joins Bridget to discuss the one where we learn Seth has a brother and was once married!
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Chris Kim joins us to share her novel Shaman of Heaven and Hell, which leads to discussions about trauma, Korean mysticism, and a library ghost! https://www.chriskimwriter.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/chris-kim/
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Guest host Frank Berman joins Bridget to talk about Angela Lansbury's 1984 TV movie A Talent for Murder, in which she plays...a mystery novelist.
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Tony Maietta joins us to share the news about his documentary, Mary Pickford: A Blessing and A Curse, the news about projects springing off his novel, The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens, and his film-review podcast with Brad Shreve, the Going Hollywood podcast! https://tony-maietta.com/ https://www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.co…
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Jerry Wheeler returns to share his 23-year project, the novel Mercedes General. We discuss the fact that though it's framed as a series of short stories separated by years at a time, the thread follows the lives of his two main characters and their relationship! https://jerrywheelerblog.wordpress.com/ https://outinprintblog.wordpress.com/ http://ww…
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You Slay Me: Episode 87 - The One With Mr. Brady
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Murder She Wrote, Season 4, Episode 16: Murder Through the Looking Glass JB gives a speech...and there's MURDER. Watch along with us on Peacock (not sponsored). Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Thank you to our Patreons: Morgan W Cody H Sharon J Deana F Elizabeth J Adam P Crystal Jessie P Sheri S Email Us: mimsandmaim@gmail.com …
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April McCloud joins us to share her debut novel, The Switch. We discuss disability, bionics, humanism, and spiderbots with hats! https://aprilmccloud.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/april-mccloud/
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Nathan Andres joins us to share the book that came from his exploration of the idea of resiliency, Your Real Life: Get Authentic, Be Resilient, & Make It Count. We discuss how the REAL model is based on neuroscience and can be used to help anyone face the difficult situations in life! https://www.nathanandres.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan…
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Christopher Rice returns to share the next novel in his Sapphire Cove series: Sapphire Dawn! We discuss writing a summer romance for a character who's had a career in porn, how to show the truths of the industry, and how that character is more authentic than ones with a more acceptable pedigree. We then discuss the true crime murder of Billy Newton…
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Terry Wolverton joins us to share her novel Season of Eclipse. We discuss how her hero goes from living a life of privilege to being in witness protection and having to confront the issues of her own identity. We also go into how Detroit shapes that journey. https://terrywolverton.net/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/terry-wolverton/…
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Mark Olmsted joins us to share his memoir Ink From the Pen. We discuss how caring for and losing his brother to HIV while he himself had HIV took him down a dark path that included drug use and dealing. Being incarcerated gave him a second chance to get clean, and while doing so he turned to creativity as a form of healing that helped him survive t…
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Chris Holcombe returns to share his Hidden Gotham series. He then teases the upcoming book 4, and shares his Pride Month Short Story! https://www.chrisholcombe.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/chris-holcombe/
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S9Ep22: Sven Davisson of Rebel Satori Press
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Sven Davisson returns to share his upcoming book, Breeding Devils in Chaos, a re-queering of the male mysteries. We then move on to highlight the titles Rebel Satori Press will be releasing this summer. https://rebelsatori.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sven-davisson-of-rebel-satori-press/
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Gayleen Froese returns to share her latest novel, The Dominion, a travel guide to a magical city-state that isn't as safe as you might imagine. We then preview her upcoming release, The Man Who Hated Clouds, the latest in the Ben Ames mystery series. https://gayleenfroese.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gayleen-froese/…
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149. Amsterdam Kill (Season 11, Episode 2) (First Aired on October 2, 1994)
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Jessica's investigation of a novelist's kidnapping leads her into the dark world of diamond smuggling and murder. This episode can be streamed on Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. Joseph Maher (In & Out) as Nigel Allison 2. Marcus Gilbert (Army of Darkness) as Colin Biddle 3. Camilla Soeberg (Mousehunt) as Monika Vidal 4. Richard Lynch (Halloween (2…
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Alan Lessik share his novel, Make The Dark Night Shine, a story of family heritage and discovery. We discuss the inspiration for the story, as well as Alan's love of figure skating, how novels preserve queer culture, and a look into Zen Buddhism for queer folks. https://alanlessik.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/alan-lessik/…
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148. A Death in Hong Kong (Season 10, Episode 1) (First Aired on September 12, 1993)
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Jessica's trip to Hong Kong is interrupted by the murder of an American businessman negotiating a merger with a Chinese tycoon. This episode can be streamed on Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. France Nuyen (The Joy Luck Club) as Emma Soon Dunbar 2. Barrie Ingham (The Great Mouse Detective) as Brian Dunbar 3. Vivian Wu (The Last Emperor) as April Du…
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You Slay Me: Episode 86 - Even More Accents
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Murder She Wrote, Season 4, Episode 15: Mourning in the Wisterias JB visits Savannah...and there's MURDER. Watch along with us on Peacock (not sponsored). Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Thank you to our Patreons: Morgan W Cody H Sharon J Deana F Elizabeth J Adam P Crystal Jessie P Sheri S Email Us: mimsandmaim@gmail.com Call U…
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Terry Connell returns to share his latest work, Lost Soles, a collection of images and essays inspired by the discarded shoes he saw while on long walks during the pandemic. We discuss the odd turns life takes, as well as the importance of being open to everything that comes your way. https://terryconnell.net/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/terry-conn…
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147. Death in Hawaii (Season 11, Episode 4) (First Aired on October 16, 1994)
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Jessica's vacation to Honolulu becomes chaotic when the son of her host vanishes during a hotly contested U.S. Senate election. This episode can be streamed on Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. Ken Howard (30 Rock) as Matt Kinkaid 2. Nina Foch (The Ten Commandments) as Rebecca Kinkaid 3. Ted Henning (Port Charles) as Jeff Kinkaid 4. Robert Duncan Mc…
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Gordon Blitz joins us to share his multi-genre strengths by writing about dementia, aging, and late-life same-sex love in Harmonic Dissonance. We then discuss his crime novel Murder Times Three-A Waverly Place Mystery where he highlights bisexual and asexual aspects of being queer while a cat uncovers clues that lead the amateur sleuth through the …
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146. The Body Politic (Season 4, Episode 22) (First Aired on May 8, 1988)
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Jessica comes to the aid of yet another dear old friend running as a senatorial candidate. When the candidate's campaign manager is murdered, Jessica must help prove her innocence. This episode can be streamed on Amazon and Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. Shirley Jones (The Music Man) as Kathleen Lane 2. Eddie Albert (Green Acres) as Jackson Lane …
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Dale Corvino joins us to share his book Bonds and Boundaries! We discuss sex work, having beacons on our paths, estrangement, and human connection in this digital age. http://dalecorvino.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/dale-corvino/
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Guest Taylor Cole Miller joins Bridget to talk about comets, telescopes, and that defense contract about outer space.
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145. Murder Among Friends (Season 12, Episode 16) (First Aired on February 8, 1996)
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In this spoof of Friends (1994), the producer of a hit TV show called "Buds" featuring an ensemble cast is about to kill off one of the characters when she is found dead in her office. This episode can be streamed on Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. Frederick Coffin (Wayne's World) as Lt. Roy Flint 2. Gary Hershberger (Twin Peaks) as Timothy Flint …
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You Slay Me: Episode 85 - Is that Africa or India?
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Murder She Wrote, Season 4, Episode 14: Curse of the Danaau Doc sees his brother...and there's MURDER. Watch along with us on Peacock (not sponsored). Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Thank you to our Patreons: Morgan W Cody H Sharon J Deana F Elizabeth J Adam P Crystal Jessie P Sheri S Email Us: mimsandmaim@gmail.com Call Us: 7…
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Our guest didn't show this week, but we'll be back next week!
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4.12 - Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder?
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Guest Taylor Cole Miller joins Bridget to talk about the one where we learn about Amos's terrible in-laws. This episode has brief mentions of domestic violence.
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144. Crossed Up (Season 3, Episode 13) (First Aired on February 1, 1987)
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The phone wires get crossed during a storm and Jessica can't convince anyone that what she heard was really a murder plot. Jessica is assisted by Dr. Seth Hazlitt, her nephew Grady Fletcher and Sheriff Amos Tupper. This episode can be streamed on Peacock and Amazon. Guest Stars include: 1. Henry Brandon (The Ten Commandments) as Abel Gorcey 2. Jame…
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'Nathan Burgoine returns to share the long-awaited third book in his trilogy, Triad Magic! We discuss character growth and relations in queer literature, as well as a recent limited-time anthology and where to watch for news of his contribution being available in the future. https://apostrophen.wordpress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-burg…
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Guest Paul Gagliardi joins Bridget to talk about the one time Janet Leigh didn't get murdered in a hotel. With bonus Grady.
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143. Proof in the Pudding (Season 10, Episode 12) (First Aired on January 9, 1994)
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Jessica attends the opening of a new restaurant. But when the chef is killed, Jessica is the only one who can find the real killer. This episode can be streamed on Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. John Saxon (A Nightmare on Elm Street) as Bernardo Bonelli 2. Bobby Di Cicco (1941) as Philip Bonelli 3. Liza Snyder (Yes, Dear) as Jeannine Bonelli 4. F…
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Wendy Whitman returns to share her crime series that started in Premonition following the heroine, then followed the killer in Retribution. Then she drops that she's working on the third book! https://wendywhitman.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/wendy-whitman/
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Guest Paul Gagliardi joins Bridget to talk about this episode in which a native man claims to own Cabot Cove. CW: This episode deals with themes of violence toward native peoples.
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142. Obituary for a Dead Anchor (Season 3, Episode 9) (First Aired on December 7, 1986)
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When an obnoxious out-of-town TV personality is murdered, it's up to Jessica to figure out the killer. Jessica works with Sheriff Tupper (Tom Bosley) to solve this crime. Mayor Sam Booth (Richard Paul) also appears in this episode. This episode can be streamed on Amazon and Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. Robert Hogan (Days of Our Lives) as Dr. Wy…
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James Pauley Jr joins us to share his memoir, Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings, sparking conversation about not deleting pages from the story of your life and always sharing the authentic truth! http://www.jpauleyauthor.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/james
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You Slay Me: Episode 84 - Mims Forgot to Hit Save on This One Too
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Murder She Wrote, Season 4, Episode 13: Harbinger of Death JB sees a telescope...and there's MURDER. Watch along with us on Peacock (not sponsored). Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Thank you to our Patreons: Morgan W Cody H Sharon J Deana F Elizabeth J Adam P Crystal Jessie P Sheri S Email Us: mimsandmaim@gmail.com Call Us: 704…
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Guests Mark Benedict and Alicia Schaeffer join Bridget to talk about Jessica's jaunt to "bizarro Cabot Cove," where she accidentally ends up the madame of a brothel.
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Mark S. King joins us to share his memoir, My Fabulous Disease, sparking conversation about collecting decades of essays about his life into a memoir narrative and he shares a great lens through which he sees events! http://myfabulousdisease.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mark-s-king/
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Guest hosts Alicia Schaeffer and Mark Benedict join Bridget to discuss Jessica's return to Hollywood for another book vs. media scandal.
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Rob Rosen returns to share his novel, D.B. and Me, sparking conversation about the growth of queer literature, and fictionalizing the later life of a real person! https://www.jms-books.com/rob-rosen-c-224_272/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-rosen/
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Special Episode - Murder, She Wrote's Legacy
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What influence has Murder, She Wrote had on contemporary TV mysteries? In this special episode, we'll talk about what movies, series, and even channels like Hallmark Movies and Mysteries owe our beloved series, and how they don't quite capture its spirit.
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141. Family Secrets (Season 9, Episode 2) (First Aired on September 27, 1992)
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One of Jessica's former students is murdered when he returns to Cabot Cove to write a book exposing new information on a 30-year-old town scandal. This episode can be viewed on Peacock. Guest Stars include: 1. Brian McNamara (Army Wives) as Randall Sloan 2. Debra Stipe (Full House) as Sally Bates 3. Richard Venture (Heartbreak Ridge) as George Lati…
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Gary Pedler returns to share the journey of his novel, Gaydonia, from post-travel idea, to screenplay, to stage play, to publication! https://www.garypedler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gary-pedler/
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You Slay Me: Episode 83 - She's An Icon Mims
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Murder She Wrote, Season 4, Episode 12: Who Threw Barbiturates in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder JB has a dinner party...and there's MURDER. Watch along with us on Peacock (not sponsored). Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Thank you to our Patreons: Morgan W Cody H Sharon J Deana F Elizabeth J Adam P Crystal Jessie P Sheri S Email Us: m…
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4.7 - If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly
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The night deputy might be having an affair with one of Loretta's beauty parlor clients...or all of them. Guest host Frank Berman investigates with Bridget.
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Rob Osler returns to share his latest Hayden & Friends Mystery, Cirque du Slay! We discuss the importance of characters living their authentic lives and the growth of the "quozy" genre! https://robosler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-osler/
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You Slay Me: Episode 82 - Mrs. Garrett's Here
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Murder She Wrote, Season 4, Episode 11: Doom With a View JB visits Grady...and there's MURDER. Watch along with us on Peacock (not sponsored). Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mimsandmaim Thank you to our Patreons: Morgan W Cody H Sharon J Deana F Elizabeth J Adam P Crystal Jessie P Sheri S Email Us: mimsandmaim@gmail.com Call Us: 704380061…
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