Only Murders in the Building Official Podcast

S2 E10 BONUS: I Know Who Did It – LIVE REDDIT TALK

August 27, 2022 | Host: Michael Cyril Creighton (Howard) | Special Guest: Adina Verson (Poppy/Becky Butler)

Episode Overview

This special bonus episode is a post-finale roundtable and fan Q&A featuring cast and crew just days after the Only Murders in the Building Season 2 finale aired. The episode centers on behind-the-scenes stories, cast reactions, and deep dives into the shocking reveal of Poppy (Becky Butler) as Bunny’s murderer. Adina Verson (Poppy/Becky) joins to candidly discuss the challenges of keeping her secret, the layers in her performance, and fan theories, along with anecdotes and fun interactions with the show's passionate Reddit community. There are lighthearted discussions, character insights, and teases for season 3—making it a treat for both devoted and casual fans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Community Finale Celebrations & Fan Tributes

Timestamps: 01:00–02:18

• Fans shared elaborate themed foods: marmalade and liverwurst sandwiches (“number 14”, [01:24]), cakes shaped like hoodies with knitted needles symbolizing Bunny’s death ([01:44]).
• Quote:

  “Someone actually made the number 14 sandwich, the marmalade and liverwurst.” – Panelist [01:27]
  “I saw a cake that was a sweat—like a hoodie...with like red strawberry cherries inside, you know, for the old blood. It was amazing.” – Panelist [01:44]

2. Adina Verson on Keeping the Murderer Secret

Timestamps: 04:21–06:43

• Adina had to conceal her character’s role as the murderer since October; described her relief after the finale aired.
• Quote:

  “I’ve been keeping it a secret since, like, October. Wow. But I was amazed at how relieved I’ve been since Tuesday... I can just breathe, sigh of relief.” – Adina Verson [04:40]

• The showrunners worked with Adina to keep the twist under wraps from even close friends and family.

3. Portrayal of Poppy/Becky & Sympathy for the Murderer

Timestamps: 06:43–07:02

• Discussion on how Poppy was made a sympathetic character despite being a killer.
• Quote:

  “It’s weird to feel that way about a murderer. And I don’t know how I felt about portraying someone you feel for even though they’re a murderer.” – Adina Verson [06:43]

• Comparisons to iconic complex villains:

  “Well, Adina, have you heard of Silence of the Lambs? You know, we loved him.” – Panelist [07:02]

4. Fan-driven Q&A: Clues & Sandwiches

Timestamps: 08:08–09:56

• Adina never tried nor created the famed “number 14 sandwich” but thinks it could taste good.

  “If somebody made it for me, I might try it.” – Adina Verson [08:36]

• Discussion about the matchbook clue:

  “I never discussed it with anybody...I think it was my bloody fingerprint.” – Adina Verson [09:32]

• Speculation on fan theories: makeup, paint, or blood? Adina votes “blood.”

5. Analysis of Poppy’s Motives and Relationships

Timestamps: 10:42–11:41

• Panel debates if Poppy was in love with Kreps, or using him.

  “I don’t know if she’s in love with Kreps or using Kreps.” – Adina Verson [10:58] “When I was...being arrested...I was like, I don’t even want to look at him. Yeah. I was like, this is over, dude.” – Adina Verson [11:22]

6. First Reactions Post-finale & Family Support

Timestamps: 12:03–13:51

• Adina’s phone lit up the morning after the finale, with Michael Cyril Creighton as the first person to reach out ([13:12]).
• Her family responded with pride (and shock!):

  “I also got a text emoji from my mom that was...her memoji with the exploding head.” – Adina Verson [13:28]

7. What’s Next for Poppy? Prison Speculation

Timestamps: 14:38–16:13

• Playful speculation: Would Poppy be a remorseful monk, or the boss in prison? Panel suggests she’d be running things with a “microphone tattoo.”

  “I see a neck tattoo of a podcasting microphone.” – Panelist [15:19] “I feel like she’d be running things after a little, but in her calm, cool way.” – Panelist [15:15]

8. How and When Adina Learned She Was Both the Killer and Becky Butler

Timestamps: 16:52–18:38

• Adina found out during a Zoom with showrunners, about a month prior to shooting. The Becky Butler twist was even more exciting for her than being outed as the murderer ([16:52]).

  “That was almost more exciting to me than being the murderer...Poppy is a very good liar, and so I didn’t really need to layer in Becky.” – Adina Verson [17:11]

• Reddit fan “the butler did it” theories:

  “I read that too, and I was like, oh my gosh, that is brilliant.” – Adina Verson [18:18]

9. Adina’s Past as an Assistant (or Not) and Waitressing Tales

Timestamps: 19:15–20:21

• Adina never worked as an office assistant; she was a restaurant server. Shares quirky stories of working at restaurants:

  “One of the first restaurants I worked in...the manager was like, you—I’ll give you better shifts if you keep wearing skirts like this.” – Adina Verson [19:19]

10. Funniest Moment of the Season According to Adina

Timestamps: 22:02–23:27

• Adina highlights Shirley MacLaine’s scene with Charles:

  “What do I know you from?...Say the thing. And he says...‘This takes the investigation into a whole new direction.’ And she goes, ‘That’s really bad.’” – Adina Verson [22:05–22:42]

• Also loves the doorman Lester’s Juilliard speech and Oliver’s realization of his acting talent ([23:06]).

11. Fan Qs: What Happened at the Bunny & Poppy Lunch?

Timestamps: 24:06–25:54

• Adina’s take: Poppy tracked Bunny, persistently asked about the Rose Cooper painting, ordered the “Number 14” sandwich (instantly lost Bunny's respect), and got told off ([24:06]).

  “She has zero respect for me. She doesn’t know my name. From now on, she will only know me as 14 sandwich... Never contact me again.” – Adina Verson [24:17]

12. Personal Fears (Inspired by Cinda’s Tomato Insides Fear)

Timestamps: 26:13–27:47

• Adina: Deep, almost irrational fear of sharks since childhood ([26:30]); host and panelists share theirs (clowns, heights).

13. On-Set Dynamics: Favorite Cast Members to Work With

Timestamps: 28:24–29:14

• Adina cherished working with Tina Fey:

  “...The fact that she made me feel like her equal was, like, crazy.” – Adina Verson [28:39]

• Also loved getting scenes with Michael Cyril Creighton, her real-life friend who plays Howard ([28:39–29:22]).

14. Adina’s Perspective on Playing the "Bad Guy"

Timestamps: 30:13–32:33

• Loved playing someone with extreme traits, but didn’t want to repeat “crazy woman” villain trope from Season 1.

  “Everybody who does something terrible is doing it because they have some sort of a wound somewhere...that hurt my heart [for Becky].” – Adina Verson [31:18]

• Draws connection between Bunny’s fate and Poppy’s journey:

  “She could have been saved with an act of kindness from Cinda or her family or the mayor or whoever.” – Adina Verson [32:33]

15. Did Adina Suspect Her Character’s Arc?

Timestamps: 33:20–35:16

• Adina had no idea Poppy would become the murderer or turn out to be Becky Butler when she first joined the show; had even built an imaginary backstory.

  “It was fun to be like, oh, that story I made up is actually the story that Becky made up.” – Adina Verson [35:16]

16. Why Did Poppy Reveal Her Identity to Mabel?

Timestamps: 36:03–37:40

• Adina thinks it was part of Poppy/Becky’s master plan: after being denied her promotion, she saw an opportunity to frame Cinda for murder and fraud ([36:03]).

  “I think it was really clever of her to do that, because if they hadn’t discovered the 14 sandwich, I think it would have worked.” – Adina Verson [37:32]

17. Scenes Cut in Editing

Timestamps: 38:33–41:22

• A dramatic scene in Ep 6: Poppy (after being denied a promotion) sits at Cinda’s desk, records a personal podcast, swipes the desk, breaks pencils, and cries—ultimately cut to avoid making her seem too volatile.

  “After Cinda left...Poppy walked over to Cinda's desk and...continued her podcast...did a desk swipe and a break, and she started crying...I think it would’ve pushed Poppy over the edge to being a little too angry or volatile.” – Adina Verson [39:08–40:22]

18. Season 3 and Final Words

Timestamps: 41:52–43:07

• Cast teases more bonus podcast content between seasons.
• Adina admits she’s “just as excited to find out what the heck is going on as you all” for season 3 ([42:34]).
• Panel speculates if the “building” in "Only Murders in the Building" could expand to the theatre from the season’s final scene ([43:04]).
• Quote:

  “Next year it’s going to be exciting. I’m curious—it’s only murders in the building, and this murder seemed to happen in a theater.” – Panelist [42:56]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I’ve been keeping it a secret since, like, October...I can just breathe, sigh of relief.” – Adina Verson [04:40]
• “It’s weird to feel that way about a murderer.” – Adina Verson [06:43]
• “If somebody made [the Number 14 sandwich] for me, I might try it.” – Adina Verson [08:36]
• “The butler is always the one who did it.” – Reddit user, cited by [18:07]
• “I see a neck tattoo of a podcasting microphone.” – Panelist [15:19]
• “She has zero respect for me...from now on she will only know me as 14 sandwich.” – Adina Verson [24:17]
• “She could have been saved with an act of kindness… same goes for Poppy.” – Adina Verson [32:33]
• “If they hadn’t discovered the 14 sandwich, I think it would have worked.” – Adina Verson [37:32]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:00 – Fan food/finale celebrations
• 04:21 – Adina on keeping the secret
• 06:43 – Portraying a sympathetic villain
• 08:08 – Sandwich clue discussion (number 14)
• 10:42 – Poppy’s relationship with Kreps
• 12:03 – Family/friend reactions to the reveal
• 14:38 – Poppy-in-prison speculation
• 16:52 – When Adina learned she was Becky
• 19:15 – Adina’s real-life assistant experience
• 22:02 – Adina’s pick for season’s funniest scene
• 24:06 – Filling in missing lunch scene with Bunny
• 26:13 – Cast shares personal fears
• 28:24 – Favorite coworkers/stars to share scenes with
• 30:13 – The complexity of playing a “bad guy”
• 33:20 – Did Adina suspect Poppy would be the killer?
• 36:03 – Why Poppy revealed herself to Mabel
• 38:33 – Scenes cut in editing
• 41:52 – Season 3 teases and final words

Closing Thoughts

This episode is a rich, behind-the-scenes treat that peels back the curtain on Only Murders in the Building’s dramatic Season 2 conclusion. The cast’s genuine affection for the show and each other, as well as their engagement with fans, shines through. Adina Verson provides fascinating insight into her complex portrayal of Poppy/Becky and is refreshingly candid about both the practical and emotional sides of being a central part of the whodunit twist.

Fans are left with both satisfying answers to burning questions and new mysteries to look forward to in Season 3.