True Crime

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

by Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

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…

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Episode 553 of My Favorite Murder features Georgia Hardstark covering the story of Tilikum, a killer whale. The episode title 'Ohio, Let's Say' is cryptic and doesn't directly reference the Tilikum story, suggesting either a thematic connection or a playful misdirect typical of the show's format. Based on the show…

Worth it if you're a My Favorite Murder regular interested in the Tilikum/SeaWorld story and trust the hosts' storytelling approach.

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This is a 'Rewind' episode of My Favorite Murder, a retrospective format where hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark revisit and provide new commentary on a previously released episode (Episode 118) about the arrest and capture of the Golden State Killer. The original episode covered the decades-long…

Worth it if you're a devoted My Favorite Murder listener who wants to revisit the Golden State Killer coverage with updated context, or new to the show and want a refresher on how the hosts approach a major case.

My Favorite Murder Minisode 508 is a 30-minute episode featuring the show's signature format: listener-submitted "hometown" stories shared by hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. This particular episode includes two main stories: one involving a child's experience with a ouija board, and another about a junior…

Worth it if you're a dedicated My Favorite Murder fan who enjoys the hosts' personalities and casual listener anecdotes over substantive true crime content.

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This is a bonus episode of My Favorite Murder featuring hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark answering listener advice questions. The episode covers three distinct topics: a listener's concern about their mother dating someone who may be a scammer, relationship advice about finding true love, and proper kitchen…

Worth it if you're a devoted My Favorite Murder fan who wants more casual banter from Karen and Georgia, but skip it if you expect substantive advice or true crime content.

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Episode 552 of My Favorite Murder features two distinct true crime cases presented by hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Georgia covers the Lane Bryant murders, an unsolved case that remains a significant mystery in criminal history. Karen presents the story of Houston's Chicano Squad, another notable crime…

Worth it if you enjoy well-researched true crime narratives with conversational hosts and don't mind a podcast that balances serious subject matter with personality-driven commentary.

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This is a 'Rewind' episode where hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark revisit and provide fresh commentary on Episode 117 of My Favorite Murder, titled "Reality's Canceled." The episode recaps two cases: Karen's coverage of Teka Adams's survival story and Georgia's discussion of the West Mesa Bone Collector…

Worth it if you've already heard Episode 117 and want to revisit it with the hosts' updated reflections, or if you're a devoted My Favorite Murder fan who enjoys the hosts' commentary and banter.

My Favorite Murder Minisode 507 is a 20-minute episode featuring listener-submitted hometown stories, a format the show has used consistently throughout its run. Based on the show notes, this particular episode includes two main story categories: accounts involving a grade school loan shark and listener submissions…

Worth it if you're a regular My Favorite Murder listener who enjoys the minisode format and wants quick, lighthearted hometown stories between full episodes.

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Episode 551 of My Favorite Murder features two distinct true crime stories. Karen Kilgariff covers America's first sleepwalking murder defense—a landmark legal case that established sleepwalking as a potential criminal defense, exploring the intersection of neurology, law, and culpability. Georgia Hardstark tells the…

Worth it if you're a regular My Favorite Murder listener who enjoys the hosts' conversational style and wants two solid true crime stories, but newcomers should sample the show first.

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This is a 'Rewind' episode where hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark revisit and provide new commentary on Episode 116 of My Favorite Murder, originally titled 'Robot Grandma.' The episode recaps Georgia's coverage of serial killer Jesse Pomeroy and Karen's discussion of murderer Issei Sagawa. Rather than…

Worth it if you've already heard Episode 116 and enjoy the hosts' personalities enough to revisit cases with their updated reflections and commentary.

This is a minisode of My Favorite Murder, the long-running true crime podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Rather than covering a traditional murder case, this episode takes a thematic departure with a Dolly Parton tribute format. The episode features listener-submitted 'hometown' stories—personal…

Worth it if you're a devoted MFM fan who enjoys the hosts' banter regardless of topic, but skip it if you tune in for actual true crime coverage.

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Episode 550 of My Favorite Murder features two distinct true crime stories. Georgia Hardstark covers the murder of Kalinka Bamberski, a case notable for her father's 30-year pursuit of justice—a narrative that suggests themes of persistence, international legal complications, and familial determination in the face of…

Worth it if you're a dedicated My Favorite Murder fan interested in the Bamberski case's decades-long justice narrative, though the Millionaire scandal inclusion may feel like filler.

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This is a 'Rewind' episode where hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark revisit and provide new commentary on Episode 114 of My Favorite Murder, titled 'Civic Order.' The episode recaps Karen's coverage of the Hillside Stranglers case and Georgia's discussion of the murder of Dana Bradley. Rather than…

Worth it if you've already heard Episode 114 and want to revisit the Hillside Stranglers and Dana Bradley cases with fresh host commentary and updates.

My Favorite Murder Minisode 505 is a brief 26-minute episode centered around Grandparents Day, featuring listener-submitted hometown stories. Based on the show notes, the episode includes at least two notable stories: one involving a grandmother's encounter with the mafia, and another about a grandmother's prank. The…

Worth it if you're a dedicated My Favorite Murder fan looking for light, bite-sized content between full episodes, or if grandmother-centered true crime stories appeal to you.

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