Great live show!
by SherBear on 9/23/24State Theatre - MinneapolisFirst time seeing James and Jimmy and we were not disappointed. We all loved it and can’t wait to see them next time they’re in town.
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- 10/18/24Friday 08:00 PMKansas City, MOThe Midland Theatre - MOSmall Town Murder
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The Midland Theatre - MO
- 10/19/24Saturday 08:00 PMOklahoma City, OKTower Theatre - Oklahoma CitySmall Town Murder
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Tower Theatre - Oklahoma City
- 12/13/24Friday 08:00 PMTarrytown, NYTarrytown Music HallSmall Town Murder
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Tarrytown Music Hall
- 12/14/24Saturday 08:00 PMMedford, MAChevalier TheatreSmall Town Murder
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About
Small Town Murder Podcast on Tour
True crime is all the rage in the podcast world these days, thanks in no small part to offerings such as "Small Town Murder." The brainchild of two Phoenix-based comedians, James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman, "Small Town Murder" focuses on—as its name implies—murder cases that have gripped small towns.?
Pietragallo and Whisman are no strangers to the podcast world. In 2016, the friends debuted "Crime in Sports," putting a humorous spin on professional athletes whose poor life decisions torpedoed their careers. Even before that, the duo grew up as true crime aficionados. Pietragallo told the Chicago Tribune that his mom "used to read me horrible true-crime books," and Whisman revealed that he was an avid "Dateline" viewer.
The format of "Small Town Murder" will be familiar to fans of the sister show. Each episode focuses on one murder case in a specific location, and it covers killings that might not have received a lot of mainstream press. But the show is about far more than just heinous crimes: Episodes include love triangles, sudden disappearances, and botched relationships, as well as bumbling criminals and the kind of quirky scenarios found only in out-of-the-way places.?
So what makes "Small Town Murder" stand out from the true-crime-podcast pack? The impressive amount of research that goes into each episode, for starters. Plus, Pietragallo and Whisman possess an easy camaraderie that softens the tone of the serious subject matter, meaning the show has an expert balance of suspense, mystery, and lighthearted commentary. And perhaps even more important: While the men pepper their well-crafted storytelling with plenty of humor, they always state up front that there's absolutely no mockery of murder victims or their families allowed.?
The "Small Town Murder" tour, Shut Up and Give Me Murder!, promises to preserve the spirit of the podcast while giving fans a chance to mix and mingle with other dedicated listeners.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Just what we needed!
by Missy on 9/23/24State Theatre - MinneapolisLast night of our honeymoon and it ended with these guys! Been a faithful listener since day one and their live show did not disappoint. My husband has been hearing me talk about James and Jimmy and he finally figured out why I’m obsessed. The detail/research of the crime and the comedic chemistry between these 2 is spot on! Thanks for a fabulous show and ending our trip on such a high note!! You guys are the best!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Always a great show.
by Puppetbucket on 9/23/24State Theatre - MinneapolisI attend every time they come to town. Always hilarious and a great atmosphere. Long time podcast listener but the live shows are where it's at.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Laughed so much! I love live shows!
by Dave Wes on 9/23/24State Theatre - MinneapolisGreat show!!! I had the best time! Worth the 5 hour round trip!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Hilarious!
by USLaxFan on 9/23/24State Theatre - MinneapolisSmall Town Murder was so much fun!! The hosts were hilarious and spontaneous. I haven't laughed so hard at an event in a long, long time! Would recommend highly!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Small Town Murder
by Bob on 9/23/24State Theatre - MinneapolisJames and Jimmy are great! They can make me laugh at a demented situation that would otherwise leave me speechless. They also pick up many stories that would have otherwise been forgotten by the general public.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Hilarious!
by Drea on 9/23/24State Theatre - MinneapolisI haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Love Small Town Murder!
Rating: 5 out of 5 SF Show
by JTaff on 4/10/24Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoMy husband and I had a great time. I look forward to seeing them again.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Just as funny as the podcast
by SamK on 4/9/24Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoI last saw the act live at Cobbs almost 6 yrs ago and they are just as funny today in a larger venue. I love how they incorporated the pizza joint reviews into the murder story. They also gracefully handled a brief technical glitch. I would def recommend this dynamic duo.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Murder in a Small Town
by IJFranchini on 4/9/24Palace of Fine Arts - San FranciscoGreat venue and hilarious way of presenting the facts surrounding a murder. The demographic report, comparable home sales, what to do, local restaurants - Seriously funny! and highly recommend!