My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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.

Episodes

August 8, 2025 64 mins

My Favorite Murder presents the premiere episode of Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation, a podcast about cults, extreme belief and the people who’ve lived through it—now part of the Exactly Right network. Hosted by cult survivors Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth, Trust Me features first-person stories and expert insight into how high-control groups operate, why people get pulled in and what it takes to brea...

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This week, Georgia covers the life and tragic death of Australian design legend Florence Broadhurst.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 56: Service Poodle. Georgia unpacked the Darlie Routier case and Karen covered the true story behind Hollywood star Fatty Arbuckle. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much 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&rsquo...

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August 4, 2025 24 mins

This week’s hometowns include a witness in a murder trial and a run-in with White Boy Rick at a car wash. 

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July 31, 2025 42 mins

On today’s episode, Karen covers castaway Philip Ashton.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 55: Let's Hear Your Podcast. Karen went deep into the story of murderous sisters, Christine and Léa Papin and Georgia covered the "carnival atmosphere" surrounding Dr. Sam Sheppard and the murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!

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July 28, 2025 23 mins

In honor of Trust Me’s premiere, this week’s hometowns are cult themed.

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July 24, 2025 63 mins

This week, Karen and Georgia sit down with the hosts of Exactly Right’s newest podcast, Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation. Survivors Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth share their firsthand experiences, discuss what draws people into high-control groups like Heaven’s Gate, the Manson Family and NXIVM and explore how to find a way out.

Trust Me premieres on July 30 with new episodes every Wednesday.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 54: Valet Area. Georgia covered Nathaniel Bar-Jonah and Karen delved into the crimes of Rodney Alcala, the “Dating Game Killer.” Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!

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July 21, 2025 27 mins

This week’s hometowns include a prison break and therapy dogs.

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July 17, 2025 83 mins

This week, Georgia covers the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III and Karen tells the story of the Pappygate bourbon heist.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 53: Live at The Orpheum. Karen covered the LA Ripper, Georgia talked about the Greystone Mansion Murders and then they’re joined by Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds from The Dollop. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!

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July 14, 2025 33 mins

This week’s hometowns include grandma’s ashes and a wedding drama debate for the ages. 

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July 10, 2025 71 mins

On today’s episode, Karen covers the murder spree of Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate and Georgia tells the story of Iwao Hakamata, Japan’s longest-serving death row prisoner. 

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 52: Bonjour, Internet! Georgia covered the case behind the creation of the AMBER Alert and Karen discussed internet murderer Luka Magnotta. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!

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July 7, 2025 27 mins

This week’s hometowns include a solved hometown cold case and a snake in the bathtub. 

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July 3, 2025 83 mins

This week, Georgia covers Detroit’s drug kingpin White Boy Rick and Karen tells the story of “Queen of Sinking Ships” Violet Jessop.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week K & G recap Episode 51: A Bit of Oblivion. Karen recounted the harrowing survival story of Jennifer Holliday and Georgia covered the tragic case behind the creation of Megan's Law. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and more! 

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June 30, 2025 24 mins

This week’s hometowns include a near-death experience (summer break edition) and shitbag triplets.

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June 26, 2025 71 mins

On today’s episode, Karen covers United Airlines Flight 232 and Georgia tells the story of World War II hero dog Smoky.

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Georgia Hardstark

Georgia Hardstark

Karen Kilgariff

Karen Kilgariff

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