Murphy, Sam & Jodi

Murphy, Sam & Jodi

The Murphy Sam & Jodi® Show is heard on 87 radio stations across the U.S. and overseas. Real friends, real life - and a positive way to start the day. Murphy and Jodi are married, and Sam is caught in the middle.

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August 5, 2026 12 mins

Deep reading—just 30 minutes a day of a real story, not scrolling—can actually help you live longer and keep your brain sharp! Murphy admits his struggle with this, so we pinpoint what could help him.  Also - books we couldn't put down!

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Keep the Wow Wednesday is here and your WOW stories are awesome, so we celebrate you!  Also - how to self publish the book that's been living in your head. How and where to see ALL of the original Harry Potter films on the big screen this month, and the Morning Pick Me Up story is about how easy it CAN be to make a new friend.  

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Murphy & Jodi's daughter, Phoebe, is working with the show this summer - and watching Jodi guide her sparks a real talk about how parenting has to change as kids grow up. Murphy, Sam and Jodi swap stories about age-appropriate guidance and building confidence instead of being heavy-handed. 

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Sam's finally getting closer to adopting a new best friend, and Jodi coaches him through the shelter jitters. A touching email reveals just how much Sam's neighborhood waves mean to a listener's mom facing early Alzheimer's. Also, what is damaging your hearing? And how to get through the "August Scaries." 

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On a 6 1/2 hour road trip, Jodi got a front-row seat to Murphy working through his calendar, to-do list, and emails with his AI assistant. Jodi is usually anti-AI, but watching it lay out his stacked week actually won her over. But. This assistant needs a name. 

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We get into how paint colors set the mood and can make or break a home sale. Then Sam needs a ruling on whether his Office Depot scissors joke was funny or flat. Plus Jodi confesses how fast Murphy's "too-responsive" car got her going on a road trip - AND  we celebrate Murphy's birthday away from home. 

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We break down the sneaky hidden wedding costs that blow up your budget, from vendor tips to feeding the photographer. Then it's Girl Talk Tuesday as Jodi and Murphy get real about working with your spouse and whether you can really do it. Plus we meet Bird Call Boy Samuel Henderson, chat unicorns with Sam, and Murphy's new rolling desk gets on Jodi's clutter radar.

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Dog behavioralists reveal the surprising things our pups wish we'd stop doing, from hugging to staring them down. Then we meet 96-year-old Grandma Draniak, who's refusing to stop the parties at her nursing home. Plus, an update on our sweet old rescue dog Champ, who's bounced back and is now getting spoiled with peanut butter, nuggets, and a food upgrade.

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This show is a team, but who answers to whom? Sam does Jodi's "evaluation" and she's shocked to learn his professional takeaways. 

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We break down a sneaky new donation scam that counts on you being distracted at the tap-to-pay reader. Jodi opens up about what it's really like being married and working together, plus how Keith Urban helped end a mad day. And we've got early buzz on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Costco churro-croissant treat, and 3 Things to Know today. 

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Jodi shares the breakthrough she had after an insane, overscheduled day: don't let your to-do list become a feeling that runs you.

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We make the case that Wednesday—not Monday—is actually the best day to start something new.  Plus why Sam saying "unicorn" got all the single ladies talking, and Jodi's help for getting through a mammogram.

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We dug deeper into the news that Cracker Barrel's CEO, Julie Masino, is stepping down after 3 years of backlash over her rebrand attempts. We wrestle with what CEOs are actually charged with doing, and why modernizing the Old Country Store was such a misfire. Then we get nostalgic sharing our own Cracker Barrel memories, including the very first time Murphy and Jodi met over biscuits.

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We swap our current reads and Sam serves up the latest fun food news, from beer cheese Pringles to a creme brulee Crunchwrap. We're smitten with Bird Call Boy, a talented kid who nails 114 bird calls, and we dig into a trending true crime doc and the sneaky hidden costs of weddings. Plus wellness tourism, an influencing degree, and Jodi reminds you to always say hello.

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Jodi swears by 'shopping your own closet' — deep diving what you already own, pairing forgotten dresses with belts, and rediscovering outfits without spending a dime. She even got stuck in a full-length gown for nearly an hour trying it solo! Plus Murphy's minimalist closet, Sam's 20 pairs of Chucks, and the smart art of buying, wearing, and reselling.

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You tell us the differences between being alone and being lonely. Sam gives Jodi her official employee evaluation, and it gets awkward around technology. Plus Sam's oldest son Sammy pops in to spill on their father-son trip, and Jodi shares a viral pick-me-up about a fender bender that ended in a hug.

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Why so many people are happily single these days and how being alone can make you a better partner. Then - the debate on whether you wash new clothes before wearing them, and hear the sweet, heavy question about grieving a parent after Murphy's dad's Corvette surprise. Plus, Sam's mom Miss Judy turns 87 and casually wrangles a boa constrictor, and Jodi and Sam navigate a very awkward work performance review.

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Jodi's favorite stories from this week's 3 Things to Know, starting with Jon Bon Jovi cutting his Madison Square Garden show short due to a sinus infection, with an assist from Train's Pat Monahan. Then, the best airline snacks (Delta takes the crown, but Southwest's pistachios have our hearts) and reminisce about learning to drive a stick shift. Finally - the comeback of virtue baby names like Grace, Hope, Joy, and even Valor.

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Jodi's reminder to find the workout that clears your mind, not just your body. Plus a listener's amazing 92-year-old friend who sells Pizza Hut pizzas in a parking lot and still goes skydiving, some heartfelt Grateful Friday shout-outs, and the Top 5 entertainment stories of the week. 

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Listener Juan is asking for a management book recommendation. And of course, Murphy over delivers 😀

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