

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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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 of 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.
My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that 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 historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, 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.
Since MFM launched in January of 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.
My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that 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 historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, 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.
Episodes
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Jan 22, 2024 • 29min
MFM Minisode 367
This podcast discusses eerie mirror twin coincidences, 80s cars without seat belts, a haunted logging camp, a stolen car with a surprising twist, a heroic father, and a chance encounter with the Pope.

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 18min
411 - 8 Years, 1 Episode
Reflecting on their 8-year podcasting journey, the hosts share anecdotes and discuss pronunciation differences. They provide updates on their podcast network and announce the end of another podcast. The story of Tom Justice, a bank robber and Olympic cyclist, is explored. The hosts delve into the investigation of a serial bank robber and discuss his unique choice of a bicycle as a getaway vehicle. Margaret Brown's incredible life story, including her activism and heroic actions on the Titanic, is highlighted.

Jan 15, 2024 • 21min
MFM Minisode 366
This week's topics include shocking ancestry revelations, a teacher's dark secret, fifth-grade fortune telling, funny stories from Box City, a childhood hot dog mishap, and ghost dog tales.

Jan 11, 2024 • 37min
410 - The Bossy One
The hosts discuss the 1931 Leavenworth Prison Break and the progressive approach of Warden White. They also talk about the importance of therapy, a daring prison escape plan, chaos in the woods, the capture of the escapees and changes in prison protocol.

Jan 8, 2024 • 28min
MFM Minisode 365
Topics include a chilling deathbed confession related to a family murder, family secrets and Italian heritage, a personal finance app, encountering the Yakuza in Tokyo, and a childhood memory of returning a lost wallet.

Jan 4, 2024 • 40min
409 - You Were Exactly Right
This week, the hosts express their gratitude to Exactly Right, talk about their holiday donation to the ACLU, and share the fascinating life and legacy of Harvey Milk. They discuss his involvement in the gay rights movement, his fight for equality, and the tragic assassination of both Harvey Milk and Mayor Moscone.

Jan 1, 2024 • 24min
MFM Minisode 364
Heartwarming stories of a lost ring found in a couch and a grandma's treasure hunt. Camping trip encounter with a bear strengthens family bond. Hilarious anecdotes about accidental Woodstock and Burning Man experiences. Father's calendar mistake leads to New Year's Eve confusion.

Dec 21, 2023 • 25min
408 - Turn It Forward
Karen tells Georgia the survival story of Italian feminist icon Franca Viola, who defied societal norms and refused to marry her rapist in 1966, highlighting the national attention it garnered and its role in redefining marriage and gender politics in Italy.

Dec 18, 2023 • 26min
MFM Minisode 363
This podcast episode discusses a grandma's survival story, working at a haunted mall, the existence of ghosts, life as a hot dogger driving the Wiener Mobile, the curious case of Natalia Grace, creepy toy and babysitting stories, and two new seasons about extraordinary true stories and a fraudulent doctor.

Dec 14, 2023 • 51min
407 - Skippers’ Paradise
Topics in this episode include the death of Caylee Anthony and the investigation of her mother, Casey Anthony, suspicious behavior of Casey Anthony, the complex behaviors and influence of Casey and her mother Cindy, a discussion on the worst version of a true crime story, and the difficulties of empathy in a controversial case.