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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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New York City
Los Angeles
Domestic Violence
ICE
My Favorite Murder
Hometown Stories
Murder
Cults
Brown's Chicken Massacre
Bruce Macarthur
Graham Young
Apollo 13
United Airlines Flight 232
Speed Freak Killers
Ted Bundy
Joe Palczynski
California
Mental Health
Wineville Chicken Coop Murders

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 ... more

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This week, Georgia covers the legacy and murder of Haing S. Ngor and Karen tells the story of Henderson Luelling and his “doomed Quaker sex cult.”

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It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!

This week, K & G recap Episode 98: Grasp It. Karen covered serial killer Marcel Petiot and Georgia discussed the murder of Peggy Hettrick. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more!

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This week’s hometowns include a younger sister posing as a grandma for booze and a train derailment with a shocking twist.

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On today’s episode, Karen covers mental health rights pioneer Elizabeth Packard and Georgia tells the story of the Aconcagua Mountain Mystery.

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Maury Caldwell
Survivor who spoke on I Survived and attended the Dallas live show
I Survived; Dallas event attendee
Episode: Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 95: Gesus
Jake Brennan
Host of Disgraceland and Hollywoodland
Disgraceland
Episode: 527 - Disgraceland
Anna Faris
Actress and host of Unqualified
Unqualified
Episode: Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 82: The MFM + Unqualified with Anna Faris Crossover Pt 1
Martina Castro
Co-founder of NPR's Radio Ambulante and creator of the bilingual podcast 'Two-Faced: John of God'
Adonde Media
Episode: 517 - Two-Faced: John of God
Steven Ray Morris
Former engineer and editor for the podcast
Episode: 515 - 10 Year Anniversary Special!
Robert Garcia
U.S. Congressman and former Mayor of Long Beach, California, an immigrant from Peru
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: MFM Presents… Brief Recess
Michael Foote
Immigration and criminal defense attorney and co-host of Brief Recess
Brief Recess
Episode: 505 - Brief Recess
Mélissa Malebranche
Senior leader in the nonprofit world, co-host of Brief Recess
Brief Recess
Episode: 505 - Brief Recess
Jesse Popp
Comedian and host of the hometown story segment
Episode: Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 68: Q&T&A

Hosts

Georgia Hardstark
Host of My Favorite Murder with a long-running presence and collaborative energy.
Karen Kilgariff
Co-host with long-term involvement and prominent role in guiding storytelling and narrative style.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 271.5k ratings
  • Two millionaires spewing the same propaganda

    Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have a combined estimated net worth of roughly $40 million (google it). When will people wake up and realize the rich are pushing the same liberal agenda. Them pushing the liberal propaganda is par for the course. If they truly cared about LA, they wouldn’t push for the same democratic regime that ruined LA and California. Spencer Pratt for mayor of LA!!

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    Cash22457
    United States7 days ago
  • Disappointing use of success

    I miss the days when the hosts seemed more in touch with their stories. Now it feels very obvious that the stories are researched, written and edited by others, and the hosts simply read off the page.

    I have been a long-time listener, fan and supporter of this podcast. I’ve listened since the days of recording in Georgia’s old apartment, before getting a new place with Vince. I went to the first tour. This podcast has seen me through countless major life changes. I was so thoroughly disappoint... more

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    1
    krae13
    United States8 days ago
  • Change the name to “My Favorite Feel Good Stories”

    I’ve been listening since episode 4, have seen you live in my current city twice and don’t have any right to complain, but here I am writing a review because its hard to escape the fact that you’ve lost the plot. The feel good stories about courageous women forgotten to history are so important, but those stories are not why we’re here. I miss the murder and the snark. It’s giving homogenized.

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    3
    CorSpinarum
    United States8 days ago
  • Thumbs up, K&G!

    I’ve been listening to MFM for almost a decade now, and I still get a little thrill when I see there’s a new episode to listen to! Sure, it’s not all murder anymore, but I find the stories they tell to be interesting and thoughtfully put together, plus they still make me lol :) My only complaint is that some of the ads feel a little off-brand, but they probably don’t have a lot of control over those.

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    kfolkerbols
    United States8 days ago
  • Way too political. I used to listen happily for years for entertainment, but now they spend too much time complaining about politics. We don't care about your political opinions even if they line up with our own, because that's not why we choose the podcast. If I want to listen to a political podcast, I'll find a political podcast. Let me guess, they don't care if they lose listeners such as me. My listening supports just as much as anyone else though, so they're only hurting themselves by not s... more

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    Dorie Hensel
    8 days ago

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Listeners praise the duo's rapport and warmth.
Overall, fans cite strong storytelling and community as core strengths.
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527 - Disgraceland
Q: How did this collaboration and move to the Exactly Right Network come about?
Jake explains that the move unfolded through long-term relationships, serendipity, and mutual respect between the teams, culminating in Disgraceland finding a home with Exactly Right and iHeart in a way that aligns with both brands and audiences.
Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 82: The MFM + Unqualified with Anna Faris Crossover Pt 1
Q: How should I handle this coworker who makes me uncomfortable?
It's important to communicate with your boyfriend about how this affects you and for him to stand up for you.
MFM Minisode 470
Q: What do you think was the most impactful moment of your dad's experience during the Sun Valley Mall incident?
The chaos and horror he witnessed after the plane crash, and how it deeply affected him stuck with him for life.
514 - Beef With Myself
Q: Do we have a podcast you want to talk about?
Yes, I listened to Beth's Dead, which gave personal insights about their experiences.
514 - Beef With Myself
Q: How was your trip?
It was good, we planned to go places but ended up staying home and it was amazing.

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A true crime podcast that blends dark historical storytelling with warm, humorous commentary from two long-running hosts. Episodes commonly pair detailed case narratives with banter, audience-submitted hometowns, and occasional live-show reminiscences, creating a distinctive vibe that sits at the intersection of murder mystery and lighthearted storytelling. Notable throughlines include deep dives into infamous cases, culture and media analysis, and a recurring emphasis on community, resilience, and the human side of crime. A standout is the hosts' ability to sustain warmth and rapport even when covering grim material, often expanding the format to celebrate fans and cross-promote other network programs. This mix makes it appealing to listen... more

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