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

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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This week, K & G recap Episode 60: Jazz It. Karen explored the mysteries surrounding The Axeman of New Orleans and Georgia covered family annihilator William Bradford Bishop. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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September 1, 2025 22 mins

This week’s hometowns are grandparent-themed in honor of Grandparents' Day!

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August 28, 2025 58 mins

On this Colorado quilt episode, we revisit Karen and Georgia's coverage of "Love Has Won" cult leader Amy Carlson from December 23, 2021 and the cold case murders of Barbara Oberholtzer and Annette Schnee from September 16, 2021. 

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This week, K & G recap Episode 59: Live At The Wilbur. Georgia discussed the Molly Bish cold case and Karen covered the serial killer who called himself The Giggler. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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August 25, 2025 26 mins

This week’s hometowns include a trash uncle robbery and a Colin Farrell spotting.

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August 21, 2025 52 mins

This week, Georgia covers Australia’s Wanda Beach Murders.

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This week, K & G recap Episode 58: Some Quiet Sunday. Karen talked about the folie à deux of the Eriksson twins and Georgia discussed the crimes of Mel Ignatow. Plus a hometown murder from comedian Kurt Braunohler. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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August 18, 2025 28 mins

This week’s hometowns include an underground bourbon empire and a Victorian ghost-themed birthday party.

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August 14, 2025 50 mins

On today’s episode, Karen covers the Osage oil murders.

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This week, K & G recap Episode 57: Live at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Georgia talked about the Speed Freak Killers and Karen covered Herbert Mullin—the serial killer who believed he was saving the world. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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August 11, 2025 24 mins

This week’s hometowns include a wolf in sheep’s clothing and a Jeffrey Epstein encounter.

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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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August 7, 2025 32 mins

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!

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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.

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Georgia Hardstark

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