What makes Ryan Murtha with The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show a good neighbor?

Hungry for a night out that actually pulls you into the story? We sit down with producer and marketing director Ryan Murtha from The Dinner Detective to unpack how a modern true crime mystery turns dinner into a social game where every guest could be the culprit-and the hero who solves it.

Ryan takes us behind the scenes of a format that trades cheesy accents for realism and energy. Actors blend into the crowd, detectives stir the room, and interrogation forms guide you from appetizer to reveal. With scripts inspired by the tone of cold cases and the pacing of great comedies, the show invites you to test theories with your tablemates, collect clues, and compete for top sleuth bragging rights, return tickets, and merch. The twist starts early with a pre-show clue delivered after you buy tickets, seeding speculation long before you arrive.

We also dig into what it takes to scale delight across 110+ cities while keeping each performance fresh. Ryan’s path from actor to producer shapes how the team casts, directs, and rotates four stories to reward repeat visits. On the growth side, we explore a smart mix of Meta and Google ads, YouTube, and local event syndication to meet people where they plan their nights- plus the powerful word of mouth that follows a crowd-pleasing reveal. Along the way, Ryan shares why a three-hour, screen-free escape matters right now and how laughter, mystery, and a shared meal create connection that lingers past dessert.

If you love true crime podcasts but want to step into the action, this conversation maps the perfect night out: immersive, funny, and just suspicious enough to keep your heart racing. Listen, pick your table wisely, and decide who you’d accuse first. Enjoyed the show? Follow, rate, and share with a friend who always spots the twist before the credits.

To learn more about The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show go to:

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