My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 21: Because 7 8 9

Nov 27, 2024

Dive into a nostalgic journey as the hosts reflect on their podcast's evolution. They delve into the Cleveland elementary school shootings, exploring the harrowing motives behind Brenda Spencer's actions. The chilling life of serial killer Jane Toppin is also examined, blending dark history with humor. Amidst serious discussions on trauma and responsibility, there's light-hearted banter about quirky topics like a kitten named Kevin, showcasing a balance of whimsy and the weight of true crime.

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Karen and Georgia reflect on their growth as podcasters, highlighting the evolution of their content and presentation since the early episodes.

The chilling story of Brenda Spencer reveals the psychological complexities behind school shootings and addresses societal neglect of these underlying issues.

The discussion of Jane Toppin critiques how gender stereotypes shape perceptions of female serial killers, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of criminal psychology.

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Revisiting the Podcast's Growth

The episode reflects on the growth and changes experienced by the hosts since their early days in podcasting. They humorously note their initial overconfidence and how this journey marks their maturation as podcasters. As they revisit the 21st episode, there is a nostalgic exploration of how both the content and presentation have evolved. This self-examination underscores the importance of learning and adapting over time within the podcasting space.

Intro

2min

Nostalgia and Whimsy

9min

Exploring Tragedy and Solutions for Holiday Sleep Struggles

3min

The Harrowing Legacy of Brenda Spencer and the Cleveland Elementary School Shooting

5min

Navigating Trauma and Responsibility

16min

The Dark Life of Jolly Jane

20min

Exploring Historical True Crime and Its Modern Echoes

3min

It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 21: Because 7 8 9, when Karen covered the Cleveland Elementary School Shootings by Brenda Spencer and Georgia discussed serial killer Jane Toppan. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!

Whether you've listened a thousand times or you're new to the show, join the conversation as we look back on our old episodes and discuss the life lessons we’ve learned along the way. Head to social media to share your favorite moments from this episode!

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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories, and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.

The Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics, including true crime, comedy, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

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