My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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. read less

Our Editor's Take

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark is a podcasting pioneer. It was one of the first-ever true crime podcasts. It was also the first popular one to combine true crime with jokes. Yet while the podcast is funny, the comedy is never disrespectful to the victims.

The show features both crimes and banter between cohosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Karen is a professional comedian. Georgia is a real-life beauty school dropout who became an internet personality. The two have great chemistry together as they discuss compelling cases. No wonder My Favorite Murder is such a popular podcast. Listeners even call themselves "Murderinos."

Week after week, Karen and Georgia address one captivating mystery after the other. It's hard not to get attached to their endearing dynamic. Their spot-on delivery, empathy, and wit are a winning combination.

The podcast also discusses other topics beyond mystery murder. This the Hindenburg disaster, the theft of the Mona Lisa, and boxer Sonny Liston. They also host guests. Comedian Billy Eichner and talk show host Conan O'Brien have appeared on the show. The program's "minisodes" include listener contributions about their hometowns, including memorable crimes there.

Since the show's debut, it has grown way beyond the recording room. Kilgariff and Hardstark host sold-out live shows. They also published a New York Times #1 bestselling memoir, Stay Sexy Don't Get Murdered. In addition, the duo founded the Exactly Right podcast network. The network also hosts many other memorable podcasts.

In a typical podcast episode, each host will talk about one crime or interesting story. The topics may be separate, but they work well together. The episode "Symbolic Villains" was a fan favorite. It featured Baby Jessica and Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Sid had a terrible home life before the Sex Pistols. His mother reportedly used him as a drug mule as a toddler. She even gave him heroin as a teenage birthday gift. So it wasn't a shock when he overdosed at age 21.

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark has one full episode, and one minisode, each week.

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Episodes

Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 17: Episode SE7ENteen
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Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 17: Episode SE7ENteen
It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode SE7ENteen. Georgia covered the murder-suicide of wrestler Chris Benoit and Karen shared the murder of Jennifer Moore. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and 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!   Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-episode-17-episode-se7enteen 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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 16: Blood Murder Sixteen Magic
Oct 23 2024
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 16: Blood Murder Sixteen Magic
It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode 16 – Blood Murder Sixteen Magic – where Karen covered the murder of Chandra Levy and Georgia detailed the murder of Sylvia Likens. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and 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!   Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-episode-16-blood-murder-sixteen-magic 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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 15: Definitely Not Episode 16
Oct 16 2024
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 15: Definitely Not Episode 16
It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode 15 – Definitely Not Episode 16 – where they talked about murders from the year 2000: the Setagaya Family Murders and serial killer Harold Shipman. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and 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!   Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-episode-15-definitely-not-episode-16 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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 14: You Sexy Motherfourteen
Oct 9 2024
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 14: You Sexy Motherfourteen
It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode 14 – You Sexy Motherfourteen – where they talked about murders from the 1990s. Karen covered serial killer Joseph Naso and Georgia discussed the death of Sherrice Iverson. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and 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!  Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-episode-14-you-sexy-motherfourteen 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 13: Thirteen Going on Murdy
Oct 2 2024
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 13: Thirteen Going on Murdy
It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode 13 – Thirteen Going on Murdy – where they covered murders from the 1980s. Karen detailed the murder of Jennifer Levin, and Georgia discussed the Keddie Murders in Cabin 28. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and 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!  Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-episode-13-thirteen-going-on-murdy 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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 12: Our Bodies, Our Twelves
Sep 25 2024
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 12: Our Bodies, Our Twelves
It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode 12 – Our Bodies, Our Twelves – and the cases that got them into true crime: the attempted murder of David Rothenberg and the murders of Diane Downs. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and 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!   Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-episode-12-our-bodies-our-twelves 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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 11: What the Helleven
Sep 18 2024
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - Episode 11: What the Helleven
It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, we’re recapping Episode 11 – What The Helleven – when they made the horrible mistake of covering cannibals. Karen covered the Cannibal Bus murder while Georgia went classic with serial killer Albert Fish. 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!   Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder   Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-episode-11-what-the-helleven 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. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices