Tragedy strikes when Tawny & Taylor Montgomery, identical twins and heiresses to the Day’s Inn fortune, visit Tampa. Our brave podcast host Margaret Fitzbottom dives into the twins’ time in Tampa to solve the mystery of Tawny’s murder at the local Day’s Inn. Hairdressers, continental breakfasts, and wedding specials abound in this suspenseful episo…

Aspiring Princeton student Stacy Anderson unravels the mystery of Lafayette High’s iconic snare drum found destroyed at the top of the clock tower – oh, and the dead janitor. Can Stacy track down the murderer and their motive despite her low GPA? Today’s episode features special guest Camila Frausto. Cast: Libby Genz, Dana Daniele, Katy Hennen, Bec…

Grab a cool beanie and join Trevor and his good buddy Tad as they solve already solved crimes using state of the art indie crime scene investigation techniques. On this episode of Murder She Joked, Trevor looks into the serial killer, Vino Tamagucci, and he just might find love along the way. Cast (in order of appearance:) Rachel Wilson, Cortney Wa…

The Golden Corral Zoo was a difficult place to work for many reasons, but the discovery of a corpse in the diarrhea bathroom made it much much worse. Can Patricia Longbottom use this murder to propel her out of a dead end career into a successful podcasting gig? This episode features Emma Supica, Executive Director of Unscripted Improv and member o…

This week Murder She Joked tries an Armando. Our guest is head writer for the Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV + and host of the incredible podcast Celebrity Book Club, Chelsea Devantez. We gave Chelsea the suggestion “Rhythmic Gymnastics” and she improvised a short monologue based on our suggestion. Then we did a regular show based on her mono…

Melinda McCarthy killed 6 almost 7 people if she had her way. What caused her to snap? Today’s episode features Juliet Prather, Brooklyn-based comedian and writer. Cast (in order of appearance:) Katy Hennen, Libby Genz, Becky Hughes, Juliet Prather. Editing by Drew Harrison. Production by Dana Daniele. Theme Song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Dan…

When Tanya Thompson started acting a little differently, her mother assumed the devil was inside of her. What really happened, was much less sinister. Today’s episode features Nashville-based improvisor, Jeb Bishop. Cast (in order of appearance:) Libby Genz, Becky Hughes, Cortney Warner, Jeb Bishop. Theme Song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Daniel…

When the O'Brien family left for a fun vacation on the Sunscreen Lady, a Division of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, they all expected to return with a glowing tan and a relaxed mindset. They could have never expected that they wouldn’t return at all. Find out what happened in this episode of Murder She Joked. Cast (in order of appearance:) Libby…

Caroline Parker was witness to a gruesome murder on a train. With nothing but an audio recorder, a train full of suspects, and time, can Caroline solve the case? Today’s episode features New York based improvisors Rebecca Acevedo and Lane Koivu. Cast (in order of appearance:) Cortney Warner, Katy Hennen, Dana Daniele, Becky Hughes, Lane Koivu, and …

Dylan and Dane from Two Guys One Film unfortunately have to take over Murder She Joked as the were all murdered in a blood bath. Don’t worry, they’ll figure out what happened to your favorite podcast hosts. Hopefully. Cast (in order of appearance:) Dana Daniele, Katy Hennen, Libby Genz, Cortney Warner, Becky Huges. Editing by Drew Harrison. Product…

Cecilia and Reuben Clark were a power couple. Her: chief surgeon at the Galbraith hospital. Him: head chef at the Galbraith hospital. Together, serial killers at the Galbraith hospital. Learn more about them, renal failure, and the singular bird hole in this episode of Murder She Joked. Today’s episode features Max Kemp from Cherry Bomb and Gnu Tal…

Hello. I am Tabitha Chonks. One of my friends puked on my carpet at last night’s book club. I investigate in this episode. Cast (in order of appearance:) Libby Genz, Dana Daniele, Becky Hughes, Katy Hennen. Editing by Drew Harrison. Production by Dana Daniele. Theme Song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Daniele. Sound effects from PacDV, FreeSound.o…

Miss Misty’s Orphanage mysteriously burned down in the 1980s. Most people made it out alive, except for the janitor Keith Pearson. Once the orphanage was rebuilt, mysterious things kept happening. Can Murder She Joked and the Ghost Ghost Hunters piece this story together? This episode features Dillon Davis from the Youth Group Survivor Support Grou…

Deborah Waters was found guilty of murdering three neighbors, but she always maintained her innocence. Can host, Shelby Cannoli, figure out the truth? To support the podcast visit: www.givememoney.com. This episode features friend Jules Wilson creator of Friendly Neighborhood Queer, Rough Cut and Create, and Awfully Big Adventure Consulting. Cast (…

When two people and two dogs suddenly died at the Millersville Dog Agility Contest attention was finally brought to the underbelly of jealousy, competition, and lies that surrounded the event. This episode features the creator of our theme song, NYC-based musician, and creator of Xena: Warrior Musical, Meghan Rose. Cast (in order of appearance:) Ka…

This episode was recorded LIVE at Third Coast Comedy Club in Nashville, TN. Special guest Catherine Schwartz joined us again! Also, special thanks to Eddie Ortiz for doing standup before the show. Cast: Dana Daniele, Catherine Schwartz, Libby Genz, Katy Hennen, Cortney Warner.

Host Tara Montgomery overheard a mystery on walkie-talkies while riding a public city bus in Charlottesville, VA involving a possible murder, definitely missing person, and ducks. This episode features Grant Collins former coach of Murder She Joked, writer and performer in Take Me For Granted, creator of Life in mono, and former improvisor at the S…

When High Elf Krampus and mayor of Rumplestiltskenville is murdered by a beast in the middle of the town square, everyone is shocked. Host Cornelia Whiplash tries to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncovers an illicit drug trade that goes all the way to the top! This episode features original MSJ member Christina Irene. Cast (in order of appe…

There’s a lot of butt jokes in this one. Sorry not sorry. Today’s episode features Mike Garvin from the Third Coast Main Stage. Cast (in order of appearance:) Katy Hennen, Mike Garvin, Dana Daniele, Libby Genz, and Rachel Wilson. Editing and Production by Dana Daniele. Theme Song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Daniele. Sound effects from PacDV, Fr…

When Stacy Peters and a few of her bridesmaids turned up dead at her Nashville bachelorette party, every assumed Susan went crazy and committed a murder/suicide. But, the truth was a bit more sinister. Today’s episode features Susan Gleiser from Cherry Bomb.Cast (in order of appearance:) Libby Genz, Susan Gleiser, Dana Daniele, Katy Hennen, Cortney…

Abigail Stringman was a potpourri vendor at furry conventions around the country. She enjoyed dressing up as a tiny bird and funded her convention experiences with her business. Unfortunately, Abigail got trampled to death at her last convention and Murder She Joked attempts to find out why. This episode features Miami-based improvisor, Jason Edwar…

Overachiever, Sam Kingston, and his under-prepared buddy, Edgar, recount the gory, gruesome, grating murder of Roger Fedderer at the hands of his friend John Douglas. Sam would like to thank the documentary, Murder In Thin Air, for allowing him to use their footage for his podcast. This episode features Edd Garcia, Cherry Bomb. Cast (in order of ap…

Frank Turner, owner of the Pants Barn, definitely had a wife. But, Frank’s general manager, a man who could never be married to a Gap model like Frank, was murdered in the store. Today’s episode, featuring Cammie York from Cherry Bomb, is a real figure out whodunit. Cast (in order of appearance:) Cortney Warner, Katy Hennen, Libby Genz, Cammie York…

Jenny from the Block of 62nd (or was it 67th) Street and North Avenue in Chicago was the daughter of a Gardner and the secretary for Sigmund Freud’s Chicago office. When dead bodies started to litter the block, all eyes were on Jenny. This episode features Valerie Hill from Speak Up! Cast (in order of appearance:) Dana Daniele, Katy Hennen, Valerie…

Eleanor Mifflin’s father went missing many years ago. He went off on a treasure hunt with his best friend and never came back. In the meantime, her mom found a new love, and Eleanor is having a hard time adjusting. Can Eleanor solve the mystery of what happened to her father and fix the relationship with her mother? Find out on this episode of Murd…

Hot Couples Can’t Make Out With Each other International was one of the most popular reality dating competition shows. But, when contestants started to be eliminated faster than usual, Amy Foley started to get suspicious. And also because of the chainsaws. This episode features Nashville-based photographer and improviser, John Yates. Cast (in order…

Ashley and her friends had an obsession with the supernatural. But, despite years of ghost hunting trips they never experienced a haunting, until one fateful night at the Stanley Hotel. Can they rescue their possessed friend Samantha and find love for the lonely Countess Cornelia Munch? Find out in this episode of Murder She Joked! Cast (in order o…

Camp Howling Fox was supposed to be a place for summer fun. But, in the early ‘90s, a series of unfortunate accidents killed off a majority of the camp counselors. Former camper, Jeanine Aragule, explores the mystery on this episode of Murder She Joked with special guest, Heather Hull from Teeny Weeny Media and Riley. Cast (in order of appearance:)…

There are a lot of rumors swirling around Leonardo DiCaprio and his obsession with sex cults. Podcaster, Kelsey Collins, brings out the big guns: leosbabydaddy69, of Reddit fame, and DeuxMoix, of Instagram fame, to find out the TRUTH. This episode features Nashville based improvisor and friend forever, STEVE Aron. Cast (in order of appearance:) Lib…

The US-SR Captain America was the first attempt at a joint American-Russian trip to Mars. Unfortunately, almost all of the crew members died along the way. Listen to the audio diaries of crew co-driver, Sally Fielder, as she shares her point of view on what exactly went wrong. This episode features Adal Rifai from Hey Riddle Riddle and Hello From t…

It’s our last episode of our second season! We’ll be back on Tuesday, July 6th as part of the Project Nerd Network! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this episode featuring Scott Elam, ArtisticDirector of Third Coast Comedy Club. Cast (in order of appearance:) Rachel Wilson, Katy Hennen, Dana Daniele, Libby Genz, Scott Elam, & Cortney Warner. Them…

When above average high schooler dies mysteriously in Mission Creek, Illinois, there was no shortage of suspects. Who killed Megan Clark and why? Find out in this truly disturbing episode of Murder She Joked. Cast (in order of appearance:) Katy Hennen, Dana Daniele, Cortney Warner, Rachel Wilson. Theme Song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Daniele. …

A mother-son relationship. A candy factory. Arsenic poisoning. An anti-therapy league. This episode, featuring Brooks Alford from the Third Coast Main Stage, delves deep into the Arsenic Candy Files and helps one lonely podcast host learn the benefits of therapy. Cast (in order of appearance:) Rachel Wilson, Brooks Alford, Libby Genz, Dana Daniele,…

The Bee Hive (not to be confused with Beyonce’s Bey Hive) was a notorious Chicago-based murder cult, made famous by an HBO documentary. But the documentary, did not cover it all. Get a deep dive on the Bee Hive on today’s episode, featuring Caroline Moore, an award-winning screenwriter, costumer, and occasional improvisor. Cast (in order of appeara…

Lester Miller allegedly orchestrated one of the most brilliant heists in history; so brilliant that the jury let him walk free in awe of his creativity. So, how did Lester allegedly pull it off? Find out on this episode, featuring improviser Emily Smith, from I Love you Sheila Kansas and Letters from Camp. Cast (in order of appearance:) Libby Genz,…

Regina Kingsbatten was a rookie on the Omaha police force when she was assigned to the unsolvable Landmark Killer case. Regina hasn’t been able to shake the case and started this audio journey to try and solve it after 40 years. This episode features improviser and poet Bekah Stogner from the podcasts Youth Group Survivor Support Group and Time Mou…

Lisa Menicke and Winston Pleep owned competing taco trucks in the town of Tillamook, Nebraska. When Winston turns up dead inside his taco truck, all eyes turn to Lisa. But the story is much more complicated (and personal) than it first appeared. This episode features Whitney Wolanin, long-time improv comedian, director, music producer, and friend. …

Chet’s Goodtime Goldmine was a beloved amusement park for all 90s kids in Southern California, but especially goths. When goth kids started mysteriously dying in the tunnels underneath the park, Chet’s Goodtime Goldmine abruptly closed. Can true crime fan, Kelly Moskowitz, solve the case? This episode features the hilarious talents of Kim Herrmann …

Your local friendly neighborhood vampire, Charles McMannon, has been solving cold cases since…since a long time. He’s 0 for 3000, but is this the case that finally gets solved? This episode features Catherine Schwartz from LOL Nashville, Infinity Etc., Crash!, and Freak Pony. Cast (in order of appearance:) Cortney Warner, Catherine Schwartz, Dana D…

Spunky middle schooler Sarah Blake’s pet parakeet Choo Choo died unexpectedly and she is determined to solve the case. Can she figure it out? And also along the way solve the mysteries of why both her synchronized swimming coach and mother are missing? This episode features, Liz Berry, a Nashville-based improviser with over two decades of experienc…

More improv. More murder. More guests. Season 2 debuts next Thursday and new episodes will release every Thursday after that until the end of time. (JK, we'll probably take some breaks.)

Tiddlywink, Connecticut was a small and fertile summering town for the very rich until Cal Zohn came to stay. With a love for the Music Man and Dairy Farms, Cal would change the course of Tiddlywink forever. Credits (in order of appearance:) Katy Hennen, Rachel Wilson, Dana Daniele, Libby Genz. Editing by Dana Daniele. Music by Meghan Rose. Artwork…

Have you ever tried the reuben at Carleton’s Deli? Hear more about it in this week’s episode — an extended ad for Carleton’s Deli. Cast (in order of appearance:) Cortney Warner, Dana Daniele, Rachel Wilson, Katy Hennen, Libby Genz, and Nick Daniele. Editing by Dana Daniele. Theme song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Daniele. Sound Effects from Free…

Grab a cool beanie and join Trevor and his good buddy Tad as they solve already solved crimes using state of the art indie crime scene investigation techniques. On this episode of Murder She Joked, Trevor looks into the serial killer, Vino Tamagucci, and he just might find love along the way. Cast (in order of appearance:) Rachel Wilson, Cortney Wa…

In the early 2000s, girl groups consumed the hearts and minds of pre-teens growing up in Gulf Shores Alabama. Also rampant among pre-teens during this time: satanism. Witches B Crazy was the only girl group to combine both, but at what cost? Listen to today’s episode of Murder She Joked and find out how this story goes ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP!!! Cas…

Episode 6 - Megan Pony Megan Pony was a dental hygienist by day and aspiring actress by night. Her rise to fame was all but assured, until she was murdered one October night in 1972. Who could have killed this bright rising star? Many people, apparently. Learn more about the suspects in this case in this episode! Cast (in order of appearance:) Dana…

Scrabble The Movie was supposed to be Alicia Silverstone’s sophomore feature; her Anya Taylor-Joy moment. But, the murder of the movie’s tailor shut the production down, killing the movie indefinitely. Why were the police quick to pin the murder on Carter Winston’s best friend Jill? And who really killed Carter? Find out on this episode of Murder S…

Competing brothers is a story as old as Cain and Able. Perhaps this episode is more like Jesus and his brother, however, since the tale involves a shared love interest between the brothers. Find out about the murder of Jace Sallinger-Stewart at the hands of his brother Jax in this episode of Murder She Joked. Cast (in order of appearance:) Cortney …

Harry Horfetzer loved one thing — trash. That is, until another obsession walked into his life. Why did Harry murder Richard Glitterpocket? Find out in this episode of Murder She Joked. Cast (in order of appearance:) Dana Daniele, Cortney Warner, Katy Hennen. Theme song by Meghan Rose. Artwork by Dave Daniele. Editing by Dana Daniele. Sound effects…

We've got a special episode to celebrate the festive holiday season. Of course, we're referring to the Season of the Jackalope. The pagan season between Halloween and New Year’s is usually a jubilant celebration of the harvest. But for Frank Arismo, it was anything but jubilant. Found out what happened at the party house in December 2005 on this ep…