My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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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.
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
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May 13, 2026 • 1h 35min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 96: Live at the Hard Rock in Orlando
Live Rewind banter from backstage mishaps to Waffle House tales and a haunted jewelry box story. Deep dives into Judy Buenoano’s pattern of poisonings, insurance schemes, and convictions. A full retelling of Eileen Wuornos’s troubled past, crimes, capture, and trial. Audience hometown stories and a cold-case resolution from Orlando round out the show.
May 11, 2026 • 31min
MFM Minisode 487
Short hometown tales range from accidentally sleepwalking into a stranger’s house to a prom robbery at a locked-in after-party. A true-crime update covers guilty pleas in a long-running murder case. Other stories include mistaken identities after a crash, a dog fetching help on icy trails, and a prank involving handcuffs that backfired.
May 7, 2026 • 1h 2min
531 - We’re Here at the House Party
Aviation pioneer Hazel Ying Lee’s rise from Portland to flying dangerous wartime ferry missions and the eventual struggle for recognition. A brazen Dunbar Armored Depot heist planned at a party, the sloppy execution, clues that cracked the case, and millions still missing. Pop culture chat and viral social media reactions bookend the stories.
9 snips
May 6, 2026 • 1h 38min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 95: Gesus
They revisit a past show covering an Amish serial killer, a mysterious barn fire, and a child's disappearance. Cold cases like The Springfield Three and Asha Degree’s highway vanishing are retold with fresh updates. A century-old Bobby Dunbar identity mystery and DNA revelations get a dramatic rewind. The hosts also share tour stories, corrections, and a moving live survivor moment.
May 4, 2026 • 22min
MFM Minisode 486
Listeners share heartfelt hometown stories celebrating nontraditional mother figures: a warm aunt who shaped a life, an aunt who rescued and adopted her niece, and a best friend’s mom who became a safe haven. Tales include finding a late mother’s wedding dress, a comforting unexplained lamp, and a teacher who became an honorary parent. The conversation honors those who step into motherly roles.
6 snips
Apr 30, 2026 • 54min
530 - The Great Guy Law-Time Spectacular Part II
Guy Branum, comedian, writer, and occasional legal commentator, returns to narrate and unusual family murder case and its courtroom drama. He outlines arranged marriage dynamics, escalating abuse, and the hatchet attack. Then he explains the innovative self-defense strategy that invoked gendercide, cultural testimony, community fallout, and the jury’s not guilty verdict.
Apr 29, 2026 • 1h 38min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 94: Go Get Your Thing
They revisit a grisly 19th-century murder mystery at a rural inn and recent archaeological updates. They retell a chilling Australian couple’s abductions, a victim’s daring escape, and the legal aftermath. Lighter moments include tour stories, TV obsessions, fan interactions, and quirky corrections from past shows.
Apr 27, 2026 • 32min
MFM Minisode 485
A ferry captain takes a detour to impress a passenger and ends up hitting a reef. A listener realizes clues tying a 1983 burglary to the Golden State Killer. A backyard seance prank terrifies neighborhood kids. Family secrets surface in a deathbed stash of smuggler records. A child keeps a bead in their ear for years, and someone accidentally runs over themselves with their own car.
12 snips
Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 8min
529 - How About Logical?
A deep dive into the Gilgo Beach murders, timelines, investigations, DNA from a discarded pizza box, and a guilty plea that still leaves questions. A jump to 1871 reveals a dazzling con: planted gems, eager investors, and an exposed Great Diamond Hoax. Tension between investigative breakthroughs and systemic failures threads both stories.
Apr 22, 2026 • 1h 27min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 93: Live at The Grove in Anaheim
A live show rewind with lively crowd banter, backstage anecdotes, and tour rituals. One storyteller details the Daniel Wozniak murders and investigation. A chronological dive into deaths and accidents at Disneyland covers ride hazards, drownings, and safety changes. An audience member shares a chilling hometown murder tale. The hosts close with reflections and audience interaction.
