My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 44: Live from the Chicago Podcast Festival
May 7, 2025
Join Karen and Georgia as they dive into gripping true crime stories and personal reflections. They explore the chilling Fort Worth Three kidnapping and unravel the dark narrative of John Wayne Gacy. With a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, they share anecdotes from their live performance in Chicago, including fun banter about personal histories. Expect witty commentary on societal issues, alongside engaging tales of nostalgia and crime, all interspersed with audience interaction.
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Learning to Support Each Other
- Georgia Hardstark recounts how showing up to the first live podcast episode they surprisingly told teasing jokes that undermined each other.
- This moment led them to commit to supporting each other on stage and avoid negative teasing to maintain their united front.
Use Local Stories in Shows
- Karen Kilgariff advises sharing stories relevant to the local audience during live shows to better engage listeners.
- Georgia Hardstark agrees that "local jokes get local work" is a valuable adage and approach.
Fort Worth Three Kidnapping
- Georgia shares the cold case of the Fort Worth Three Kidnapping, where three girls vanished shopping for Christmas in 1974.
- Despite sightings and a fake letter sent after their disappearance, the girls were never found and the case remains unsolved.
