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

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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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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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 50: The Golden Anniversary Episode. Georgia delved into the mystery of the Somerton Man and Karen discussed the 1984 bioterror attack by followers of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!

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June 23, 2025 27 mins

This week’s hometowns include a hot dog day gone wrong and anxiety-inducing parents. 

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June 20, 2025 37 mins

On today’s bonus episode, Georgia covers Georgia Gilmore and the Club From Nowhere and Karen tells the story of the Rochambelles.

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June 19, 2025 36 mins

This week, Karen and Georgia cover the story of heroic Civil War nurse, Lucy Nichols.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 49: The Great Guy Law-Time New Years Spectacular. Karen and Georgia talked to comedian and actual law school graduate Guy Branum about what makes murder “murder.” Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!

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June 16, 2025 29 mins

This week’s hometowns include historical knowledge and an emu trying to pants grandma. 

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June 12, 2025 53 mins

This week, Georgia and Karen cover the kidnapping and survival of Elizabeth Smart.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 48: An Albert Fish Production. Georgia recounted the Starved Rock State Park murders and Karen discussed the mysterious kidnapping case of Sherri Papini.

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June 9, 2025 26 mins

This week’s hometowns include trash dad fun times (ahead of Father’s Day!) and a dachshund story.

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June 5, 2025 46 mins

This week, Karen and Georgia cover Harper Lee’s investigation into Reverend Willie Maxwell.

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Georgia Hardstark

Georgia Hardstark

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Karen Kilgariff

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