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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Nov 6, 2023 • 28min
MFM Minisode 357
Topics discussed include a shocking murder case involving a cat sitter, the irrational motivations behind murder, mythical creatures from the Isle of Man, creepy occurrences at an ice rink, and a fortune-telling grandma at a Halloween party.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 10min
401 - Keep A Lid On It
Karen and Georgia discuss the dynamics of their banter and their fascination with Jack the Ripper. They also explore the struggles faced by women in the Victorian era and delve into the dark history of Blackwell's Island asylum. The hosts highlight Nellie Bly's expose on the asylum, which led to reforms and increased funding, and discuss her impact on investigative journalism.
Oct 30, 2023 • 28min
MFM Minisode 356
This week's podcast features stories of epic drunk parents, the coolest babysitter, a gruesome discovery and the importance of advocating for high-risk individuals. The hosts also discuss childhood adventures with nanny Cindy, a teenager's basement flood mishap, and a terrifying ski lift incident from childhood.
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 23min
400 - It Just Keeps Happening: The 400th Episode
On the 400th episode of the podcast, Karen and Georgia cover the stories of body snatching victim Clara Loeper and notorious con man Victor Lustig. They also discuss topics like the sag after strike, AI in scriptwriting, James Adomian's impressions, and exciting news from Ghosted and My Favorite Murder. The hosts also delve into the tragic story of Clara's grave, a chilling cold case, and Victor's daring scam on Al Capone.
Oct 23, 2023 • 33min
MFM Minisode 355
This week's listener stories include a scuba diving horror story and a discovery of Al Capone's speakeasy in Chicago. The hosts also discuss holiday cooking, women's roles, ghost stories, and a witch hunt in the community. They end with a funny incident involving mistaken identity with a van.
Oct 19, 2023 • 48min
399 - A Jack Ruby Type
Notorious jewel thief, Doris Payne, is the guest. They discuss her rise as a jewel thief, her methods, motivations, and ability to evade authorities. The hosts also share a humorous story about their memorable experience at an Everclear concert.
Oct 16, 2023 • 28min
MFM Minisode 354
This week's podcast features spooky ghost stories, the discovery of a hidden alcove with someone's ashes, personal experiences with skiing, family trauma, and childhood memories of a fun fair game with James Gandolfini.
Oct 12, 2023 • 47min
398 - Gloria & Colleen
The hosts discuss their morning routines and highlights from their podcast network. They delve into the story of murderer Felix Vail and his controlling behavior. They explore the world of royal families and the dark side of royalty. The podcast concludes with the verdict of Felix Vail's trial, bringing justice to a 54-year-old murder case.
Oct 9, 2023 • 22min
MFM Minisode 353
Topics include hotel room intrusions, crime scene cleanup, teeth aligners, childhood neighbor incident, protesting for Red Lobster, exploring medical mysteries, and haunted houses.
Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 10min
397 - Doers of Knowing
This podcast episode covers topics such as extreme abuse and the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, benefits of vitamins and teeth cleaning, exploring 1920s Los Angeles, the manipulative tactics of a mother-daughter cult duo, therapy and ButcherBox, tactics and exploitation by a cult leader, and a surprising story of a female-run religious cult in Los Angeles.
