Only Murders in the Building Official Podcast

S4 E8: Lifeboat (Part 1)

Only Murders in the Building Official Podcast

Show Notes

Today we're talking all about Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat. We'll talk to writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and we'll even hear from Production Designer Patrick Howe!

Tune in if you want to know how Eugene Levy and Steve Martin worked out their omelet bit, the origins of Eva Longoria's 19 in 1 multitool, and the many iterations of the Westies, including the final Westie, Helga!

Heads up, there are spoilers for episode eight. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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