Murdaugh: Death in the Family Official Podcast

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Jason Clarke on the Monster in Alex Murdaugh & The Man Behind The Glass Nov 19, 2025

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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 changes and emotional extremes.

Jason's Alex character wielded unsettling charm and keenly captured the unraveling of his addictions, plus the contradictions that defined him long before the murders. Through candid reflection and chilling scene breakdowns, this episode reveals how drama can illuminate the emotional truth inside a real-life tragedy — without glorifying the villain or exploiting the victims.

This episode also shares additional insight from actors Spencer Garrett and Rob Morrow who portray Jim Griffin and Creighton Waters respectively... the attorneys that defended and prosecuted Alex Murdaugh.

This podcast was produced by ⁠LUNASHARK⁠™ and ⁠⁠⁠USG Audio⁠⁠⁠.

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Director Kat Candler Bring Us Behind the Lens & Joseph La Corte Shares Threads of Truth Nov 12, 2025

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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, opens up about the challenge of bringing the horrific murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh to life with empathy and respect. Candler’s insight reveals how the series balances darkness with humanity, exploring the psychology of power and the choices that led to tragedy.

Then, 4-time Emmy-nominated costume designer Joseph La Corte discusses clothing as an essential storytelling tool — from Maggie’s quietly powerful wardrobe to Alex Murdaugh’s chilling transformation through the recreation of real-life evidence.

Their meticulous attention to detail brings the narrative to life, grounding each scene in unsettling truth.

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Patricia Arquette’s Chilling Message For Women After Portraying Maggie Murdaugh Nov 05, 2025

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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 relationships, and the haunting question: why do people stay when love turns dangerous?

Tune in to examine how empathy and pain coexist within cycles of control. Arquette shares her research into personality disorders and how she aimed to give Maggie a voice — not as a supporting character in her husband’s crimes, but as a fully realized woman whose choices reflected love, fear, and the quiet courage of a woman overshadowed by her husband’s deadly chaos.

This podcast was produced by⁠⁠ ⁠LUNASHARK⁠⁠⁠™ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USG Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Series Co-Creator Erin Lee Carr Discusses the Victims Through a Lens of Justice and Resilience Oct 29, 2025

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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 the journalistic and ethical weight of covering Stephen’s case — emphasizing compassion for victims, frustration with systemic neglect, and the need for emotional truth-telling through both media and art.

We also hear from Stephen Smith’s mother Sandy, who shares what it meant to see her son portrayed with love and dignity on screen—and her ongoing hope that renewed attention will finally bring truth to light about her son’s unsolved homicide.

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Kathleen Wilhoite Portrays Gloria Satterfield with Dignity Oct 22, 2025

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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 long trail of deception.

Kathleen opens up about being cast without an audition, her deep dive into Gloria’s real story (and Mandy's Murdaugh Murders Podcast), and how embodying this character changed the way she views compassion, justice, and grief. Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney take us through these moments of laughter, reflection, and raw honesty while shining light on the humanity behind the headlines.

This episode also pays tribute to Amy Lacy, the show’s script supervisor, whose warmth and brilliance touched every person on set.

This podcast was produced by LUNASHARK™ and ⁠⁠USG Audio⁠⁠.

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Brittany Snow On Portraying ‘Mandy Matney’ Oct 15, 2025

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Brittany Snow revisits stepping into journalist Mandy Matney’s shoes in Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family. They unpack everything from the chaotic boat crash aftermath to the rise of fearless women who stood strong to demand justice.

Matney highlights her personal struggles, including mental health issues and online harassment, and the support from her reporting partner, Liz Farrell. Brittany Snow, who plays Matney in the series, shares her connection to the case and the importance of portraying strong female characters.

Together Snow and Matney emphasize the significance of the show in addressing trauma, justice, and the power of women working together while commenting on the emotional toll of covering the story and the importance of empathy and representation.

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This podcast was produced by LUNASHARK™ Media and USG Audio.

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Showrunner and Series Co-Creator Michael D. Fuller on Good Ol’ Boys & Emotional Truths + Adapting Tragedy for the Screen Oct 15, 2025

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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 generational power.

From Jason Clarke's radical transformation to the boat crash that ignited a nation’s intrigue, listeners dive deeper into the creation and overarching themes of Hulu’s original series.

Visit murdaughpodonhulu.com to watch the video version of this interview on Hulu or Hulu on Disney+ or discover all the emotional truths from Hulu’s original series: Murdaugh Death in the Family.

This podcast was produced by LUNASHARK™ Media and USG Audio.

As CEO of LUNASHARK™ Media, Mandy Matney leads a growing team dedicated to independent journalism that produces the acclaimed podcasts Murdaugh Murders, True Sunlight, Cup of Justice. Mandy is also author of Blood on Their Hands, a memoir about her journey of reporting on the Murdaugh family, finding her own voice, and striking out on her own to do meaningful in-depth reporting that gives voice to the victims and gets the story straight.

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Johnny Berchtold on the Complexities of Portraying ‘Paul Murdaugh’ Oct 15, 2025

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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 perspectives on the role & story.

This podcast was produced by ⁠LUNASHARK™ Media⁠ and ⁠USG Audio⁠.

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Introducing the 'Murdaugh: Death in The Family Official Podcast' Oct 10, 2025

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Coming Soon: 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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