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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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.
Feb 11, 2026 • 55min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 83: The MFM + Unqualified with Anna Faris Crossover Pt 2
Anna Faris, actress and podcaster, joins to tell the Rebecca Schaeffer stalking and murder case and takes part in an advice segment. They revisit the Charlie Brandt killings and how investigators connected him to multiple victims. The conversation also touches on fame, safety, legal changes, and a listener’s tricky relationship dilemma.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 26min
MFM Minisode 474
Short hometown tales mix true crime ephemera with warm human moments. Listeners find creepy letters linked to notorious killers and debate the ethics of studying such material. Intuitive best-friend rescues bring feel-good chills. Hidden caches of cash and a grandmother’s secret past lead to surprising discoveries and reconnections with family heritage.
Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 39min
518 - Live at the San Diego Civic Theatre (San Diego Night 1)
Live show stories include a 1920s Pentecostal preacher's dramatic disappearance and the swirling scandal around her return. A separate true crime thread follows an undercover wildlife agent infiltrating an illegal butterfly and exotic animal trafficking ring. Interwoven are tour anecdotes, airport mishaps, and a hometown retelling of a local 1983 murder.
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 12min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 82: The MFM + Unqualified with Anna Faris Crossover Pt 1
Anna Faris, actress and podcaster, hosts a lively crossover and runs the Dating Deal Breakers and advice-call segments. They revisit the BTK case and its investigation. They debate the public fascination with killers. Then the mood lightens with playful dealbreaker questions and a listener advice call.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 24min
MFM Minisode 473
A string of hometown tales includes a near-miss with John Wayne Gacy and a block terrorized by arson and swatting. A restored 1928 banjo sparks a possible mafia yarn. Therapy worst-case journaling and a stadium fear get discussed. A creative pregnancy reveal using whiskey bottles and a heartwarming reverse dog adoption bring warmth and laughs.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 44min
517 - Two-Faced: John of God
Martina Castro, journalist and founder of Adonde Media who produced the bilingual series Two-Faced: John of God. She recounts how a Brazilian spiritual leader built an international healing empire, the spectacle of his “surgeries,” Oprah’s legitimizing effect, cult-like promotion and the bravery of survivors, plus why bilingual reporting mattered.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 51min
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 81: Weapon Bush
They revisit two notorious true crime cases: a brutal early 20th century killer known for animal cruelty and escalating murders, and a controversial military-family homicide filled with odd crime-scene inconsistencies. They also touch on media panic, taunting investigators, forensic reconstructions, staging theories, and the discovery of weapons hidden in nearby bushes.
