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

October 17, 2025 45 mins

In today’s special episode, Karen and Georgia are joined by host and award-winning journalist Becky Milligan to discuss her brand-new investigative series, Hell in Heaven. Brought to you by Exactly Right Media and iHeartPodcasts, produced by Blanchard House, this is the unmissable story of John and Ann Bender—and their true tale of wealth, isolation, and obsession. Young, brilliant, and impossibly rich, the...

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On this Washington quilt episode, we revisit Karen and Georgia’s coverage of the Seattle cyanide poisonings from November 8, 2018 and the “Barefoot Bandit” from June 23, 2022. 

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 66: The Devil's Number. Georgia talked about the exorcism of Anneliese Michel and Karen covered the Vienna Strangler, Jack Unterweger. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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October 13, 2025 24 mins

This week’s hometowns include an accidental kidnapping and a school drop-off mishap.  

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Live at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall, Georgia covers the Kiss and Kill Murder and Karen tells the story of Texana forgeries.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 65: Pre-Milked Cereal. Karen discussed the mysterious killing of Ronni Chasen and Georgia covered the tragic death of Mitrice Richardson. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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October 6, 2025 22 mins

This week’s hometowns include the shadow figures of Davis and an apartment squatter.  

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October 2, 2025 84 mins

On today’s 500th (!!) episode, Karen covers the Lost Women of Highway 20 and Georgia tells the story of the Hollywood Bling Ring.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 64: Live At Revolution Hall. At this live show, Karen examined the crimes of Bobby Jack Fowler and Georgia explored the harrowing Cline Falls Hatchet Attack. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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September 29, 2025 23 mins

This week’s hometowns include a hitman in the news and a latchkey kid’s last stand.

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September 25, 2025 105 mins

Karen and Georgia are back on tour! In their first live show at Denver’s Paramount Theatre, Georgia covers the murder of William Dickens and Karen tells the story of the Killdozer.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 63: Steven’s Tuxedo. Georgia covered the crimes of Joseph Edward Duncan III and Karen revealed the dark secrets surrounding Fred Neulander. Tune in 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 lesson...

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September 22, 2025 23 mins

This week’s hometowns include a sorority stalker and unhinged team-building questions. 

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September 18, 2025 33 mins

On today’s episode, Karen covers forensic sculptor Frank Bender, co-founder of the Vidocq Society.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 62: Trust Issues & Ice Skate Shoes. Georgia covered the infamous Moors murders and Karen introduced the lesser known Gorilla Killer. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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September 15, 2025 23 mins

This week’s hometowns include a vintage murder and an inspiring story about a public pool.

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September 11, 2025 39 mins

This week, Georgia covers the heroic passengers of United Flight 93 on September 11th.

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 61: Live at The Neptune. At this live show, Georgia covered the murder of punk singer Mia Zapata and Karen recounted the crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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September 8, 2025 26 mins

This week’s hometowns include a horse camp run by drug dealers and a summer ghost story. 

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September 4, 2025 77 mins

This week, Georgia covers the disappearance of Anne Marie Fahey and Karen tells the story of heroic Armenian athlete Shavarsh Karapetyan.

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Georgia Hardstark

Georgia Hardstark

Karen Kilgariff

Karen Kilgariff

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