My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
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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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 24min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 86: Live at the Enmore Theatre
They relive a live Australian show with crowd chaos, heckling and tour mishaps. A chilling retelling of Carolyn Grills, the so-called Auntie who poisoned relatives. The bizarre 1935 shark arm discovery and its tangled criminal underworld. A hometown segment on John Wayne Glover and his attacks on elderly women. Warm reflections and gratitude to Sydney fans.
Mar 2, 2026 • 31min
MFM Minisode 477
Short hometown tales take center stage: a teen abduction with a later suspect ID, a campus brush with a cult, and a chaotic flight that turned into a narrow near-miss with a shooting. There’s a cenote rescue by quick paramedics, a wedding canceled over an affair that creates odd step-family ties, and a granny who found a pallet of cocaine and did the right thing.
9 snips
Feb 26, 2026 • 35min
521 - I Can Count to Solo
A tribute to two Black World War II soldiers who fought with the 92nd Infantry and faced discrimination. Stories cover daring battlefield actions, one man directing artillery on his own position, and delayed recognition decades later. Interlaced with light beauty chat, hair routine talk, and cheerful listener celebrations.
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 32min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 85: Live at the Boulder Theater
They revisit a live Boulder Theater show with backstage tales, improv moments and meet-and-greet mishaps. A cold case about John Agrue and DNA links resurfaces. A shocking Denver attic intruder known as the Spiderman of Denver is unearthed. Audience hometown stories and corrections bring local crime memories to life.
Feb 23, 2026 • 26min
MFM Minisode 476
Short, wild true-crime tales and hometown submissions drive this minisode. A disastrously drunken 1932 bank heist in Nova Scotia and a close encounter with BTK make for chilling storytelling. Listeners share quick-thinking home invasion prevention, a sweet pharmacist-turned-partner dating story, and local community resilience amid tense moments. Quick laughs and creepy moments weave through the hour.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 5min
520 - Kind of Meant to Be-ish
A deep dive into Rubin “Hurricane” Carter’s life, wrongful conviction, and the long fight for justice. A gripping survival tale of Lieutenant Leon Crane after a B-24 crash in Alaska, his resourceful choices, and eventual rescue. Quick cultural chat and listener celebrations bookend the main stories.
Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 37min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 84: Harvard 2
They revisit a notorious family brutality case and the shocking details that finally led to arrests. A roundup of modern true crime follows, including a forged mummy mystery, a strange Milan abduction, attic voyeur footage, and the submarine homicide that spawned documentaries. They weave in personal updates, media follow-ups, and reflections on resilience and privilege.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 27min
MFM Minisode 475
Short hometown tales range from a prank-calling mom who terrified an eight-year-old to a childhood visit to a medical examiner that sparked a lifelong true crime obsession. Stories include a high school lockdown turned burglary, a six-week criminal jury’s emotional toll, a towel-clad neighbor surprise during a lockout, and roommates mistaking a possum for a stalker.
Feb 13, 2026 • 29min
MFM Presents… Two-Faced: John of God
Ana Paula, a family member who sought John of God’s help for her father, shares a personal account of private, pressured visits at the Casa. She recounts the atmosphere, solo office treatments, and the unsettling rituals around so-called surgeries. The conversation explores why desperate people traveled there, the rise of Joao de Deus, and the disturbing footage that sparked scrutiny.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 6min
519 - Giants of Any Kind
A deep dive into Ruby Bridges’ hostile first days integrating a New Orleans school, the family decisions behind her bravery, and the long shadow of her early isolation. Then a wild turn to George Remus: his rise from pharmacist to Prohibition-era bootlegging titan, opulent lifestyle, legal battles, betrayals, and a sensational murder trial.
