My Favorite Murder

My Favorite Murder
Presentation
Hosted by	Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Genre	True crime stories, Comedy
Language	English
Updates	Weekly on Thursdays, Minisodes on Mondays
Production
Audio format	Podcast (via streaming or downloadable MP3)
No. of episodes	40 plus 10 Minisodes
Publication
Debut	January 13, 2016
End date	Current
Provider	Feral Audio
Website	My Favorite Murder

My Favorite Murder is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by American comedians Karen Kilgariff, best known for her work on Mr. Show, and Georgia Hardstark of Drinks With Alie and Georgia,^[1] on the Feral Audio^[2] network.

Premise

Started in January 2016, Kilgariff and Hardstark recount and discuss a variety of murder and true crime stories as well as highlight "hometown" murder stories submitted by friends and fans. Episodes are sometimes based on themes such as cannibalism, unsolved murders, or "weird murders" though themed episodes were mostly abandoned early in the series. The podcast is largely improvised, though occasionally outside resources are cited in the retelling of well documented murders.

Kilgariff and Hardstark have both described the podcast as a sort of therapy to deal with their own anxieties about murder. A characteristic of the podcast is the compassion towards the victims, not just a discussion of the murderers.

Episode titles include murder-themed puns and pop culture references, such as "Thirty Let The Bodies Hit The Four," a reference to the Drowning Pool song "Bodies", "I 28 His Liver With Some Fava Beans and A Nice Chianti," reminiscent of a famous line from The Silence of the Lambs, and "SE7ENteen," a reference to cult-classic Se7en.

Format and structure

The podcast is in large part improvisational, though occasionally outside resources are cited in the retelling of well documented murders. While full episodes are released weekly on Thursdays ranging in length from 90–120 minutes , mini-episodes dedicated solely to the topic of hometown murders are released Mondays and are only 30–45 minutes long. Shows are usually recorded in Hardstark's Los Angeles apartment.^[3] At times, the hosts interact with the show's audio engineer Steven about the topics at hand.^[4]

Reactions and response

My Favorite Murder quickly gained a large fan following, including a Facebook group with over 60,000 as of October 2016, and was swiftly syndicated beyond the original Feral Audio site to such places as Google Play Music and iTunes. Media reaction to the program has been largely positive, with the phenomenon of the podcast's rapid popularity documented in many outside sources such as Rollingstone.com,^[5] Marieclaire.com,^[6] HuffingtonPost.com,^[3] and Bustle.com.^[7] Articles praise the show for normalizing an interest in true crime amongst listeners who previously considered themselves morbid or odd, discussing the sense of isolation and compartmentalization that often arises in those with outlying but healthy interests. Likewise noted are the predominance of female listeners which is consistent with data showing true crime fans are predominantly female.^[8] Fans of the show, who refer to themselves as "Murderinos," frequently create merchandise with quotes from the latest episode, including the show's sign-off catchphrase, "Stay Sexy, Don't Get Murdered" and "You're in a cult; call your dad" (a reference to an early episode regarding Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple cult of Guyana). Many of the show's profits from donations or direct sale of goods are donated to local police departments to fund examination of the backlog of untested rape kits.

As of October 5, 2016 My Favorite Murder was #10 on the overall iTunes podcast charts and #1 in the Comedy category^[9] and has around 450,000 downloads per episode.^[10]

Elle.com invited Hardstark to write about the JonBenet Ramsey case following the The Case of: JonBenét Ramsey to discuss her reaction and share her theories on the case.^[11]

Episodes

Episode #	Date aired	Title	Content
	October 31, 2016	MFM Minisode 10	In this civically responsible My Favorite Murder minisode, Karen and Georgia read your hometown murders including a family murder in New Mexico, a spooky sleepover tale, and more.[12]
40	October 27, 2016	Squad Gourds	My Favorite Murder is the perfect coffee table podcast for you. This week Karen and Georgia unpack the "My Way" killings in the Philippines and the terrible murder of Scott Amedure.[13]
	October 24, 2016	MFM Minisode 9	On this week's My Favorite Murder minisode, Karen and Georgia read your hometown murder stories including serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, and a two-parter involving a feigned love of camping, a dead body, and a couch covered in blood![14]
39	October 20, 2016	Kind of Loco	This week on My Favorite Murder, Karen and Georgia have their protective eyewear on to talk about Charles Albright, the Texas Eyeball Killer. Then they tackle the notorious and tall Co-ed Killer, Ed Kemper.[15]
38	October 13, 2016	Sidebar Nation	It’s My Favorite Murder, this week with hand-holding and shit! Karen and Georgia share the story of the killer priest, Gerald Robinson (priest), and prepare for their trip to Chicago with a breakdown of the 2016 Gage Park stabbings.[16]
	October 10, 2016	MFM Minisode 8	Karen and Georgia read a selection of your hometown murder emails and dole out a small serving of true crime to get you through your week.[17]
37	October 6, 2016	Liminal Space	This week on My Favorite Murder, Karen and Georgia discuss the murder of Peru’s Ruth Thalia Sayas after her appearance on a game show, as well as the murderous reign of sweet little old lady Dorothea Puente in Sacramento, CA.[18]
36	September 29, 2016	Live from LA Podcast Festival	This week, it’s the first ever live My Favorite Murder broadcast from the LA Podcast Festival. Karen, Georgia and comedian/The Dollop co-host Dave Anthony talk about the Trailside Killer, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, and Australian murderer Mark Erinn Rust.[19]
	September 26, 2016	MFM Minisode 7	Hey! Didn’t see you there. It’s a My Favorite Murder minisode. This week Karen and Georgia read your hometown murders that include the spooky ‘Bermuda Triangle Of Murder’ in the town of Kenosha, Wisconsin, House Hunters: Quadruple Homicide Edition, a prep school Slender Man murder, and more.[20]
35	September 22, 2016	A Small Foreign Faction	This week on My Favorite Murder, Karen and Georgia reflect and ruminate on the circus surrounding the life and death of Jonbenét Ramsey. Pop culture gone mad.[21]
34	September 14, 2016	Thirty Let The Bodies Hit The Floor	It’s a Sciatica Special on this week’s My Favorite Murder. Karen and Georgia delve deep into the twisted life of Richard Speck and the equally terrifying mind of Martin Bryant with the Port Arthur Massacre.[22]
	September 13, 2016	MFM Minisode 6	Yikes! It’s a My Favorite Murder minisode! Karen and Georgia read your hometown murder stories including the Texarkana Moonlight Murders and the Sasebo slashing.[23]
33	September 8, 2016	What About Mimi?	This week, Karen and Georgia talk the increasingly surreal Jane Mixer case along with the Co-ed Killer (Edmund Kemper) and then recount the incredible survival of Jennifer Morey. Come have tea with us, Rosemary & Thyme style on My Favorite Murder.[24]
	September 5, 2016	MFM Miniside 5	You keep sending them, Karen and Georgia will keep reading them! This week’s hometown murder minisode includes a hexing witch beatdown, a shouting match with a serial killer, unfortunate back rubs, a recent unsolved river murder mystery, and more.[25]
32	September 1, 2016	Just The 32 Of Us	This week on My Favorite Murder, Karen and Georgia talk the life and death of pop singer Selena and then give the lowdown on the Zankou Chicken Murders.[4]
	August 30, 2016	MFM Miniside 4	Karen and Georgia read your hometown murder stories that include a poisoned milkshake, a field full of wheat and blood, a ‘cliche reckless teenager,’ and a slumber party gone wrong. Does Elvis get a cookie this time? Tune in to find out![26]
31	August 25, 2016	Namaste Sexy	This week, Karen and Georgia dive deep into the world of Lululemon Athletica with the Yoga Store Murder and then tell the tale of Tent Girl and The Doe Network. Plus a hometown murder by comedian Guy Branum![27]
	August 22, 2016	MFM Minisode 3	In this special minisode, Karen and Georgia read your hometown murder stories that include a prophetic child, a heroic dog, the Easter Sunday Massacre, and more. They’re all succinct and horrifying![28]
30	August 18, 2016	The F*ck Word Murder Mystery Show	This week, Karen and Georgia discuss serial killer Cary Stayner and the Yosemite murders as well as con man/murderer Clark Rockefeller (aka Christian Gerhartsreiter aka Chris Crowe aka Chris Chichester.)[29]
29	August 11, 2016	Twenty-Nein	Karen and Georgia discuss family-annihilator John List, as well as Warriena Tagpuno Wright who fell 14 floors to her death. Plus a hometown murder by comedian Matt McCarthy (comedian).[30]
28	August 4, 2016	I 28 His Liver With Some Fava Beans and A Nice Chianti	This week Karen and Georgia share stories that are new to the other: the Durham Family Murders and the amazing story of Terry Jo Duperrault.[31]
27	July 28, 2016	Your Hometown Murder Email Round-Up	In a very special episode, Karen & Georgia share just a few of the hundreds of listener hometown murders that have been sent to us.[32]
26	July 21, 2016	Twenty Six Six Six	Karen and Georgia freak out over presents from listeners, then get dark with two child murders: Mary Bell and Lisa Steinberg.[33]
25	July 14, 2016	Twenty Knives	New favorite TV show talk followed by the Christopher Dorner shootings and manhunt killing spree and the tragic Cheshire murders. Plus Georgia is bested by a hometown murder.[34]
24	July 7, 2016	…And Twenty Justice Four All	This week K&G discuss Karen’s tragic hometown murder, Polly Klass, as well as the truth behind Kitty genovese’s stabbing. Plus must-watch documentaries and all the banter you can handle.[35]
23	June 29, 2016	Making A Twenty-Thirderer	Karen & Georgia focus on their favorite survivor murder stories, featuring an escape from The Chessboard Killer, and the harrowing story of a pregnant woman fighting for her life. Plus a rad listener hometown murder and tons of banter.[36]
22	June 27, 2016	The Girls with the Episode Twenty Two	This week Karen and Georgia give themselves the impossible task of making murders from the 1500s interesting. The Sawny Bean legend and the Princes in the Tower are the murders of choice, along with a listener hometown murder and a discussion of the new Simpsons documentary. Enjoy, Murderinos![37]
21	June 16, 2016	Because 7 8 9	This week the ladies go way off topic before launching into their favorite murders, which focuses on the Cleveland Elementary School shooting (aka “I don’t like Mondays”) and 1800s nurse/serial killer Jane Toppan. Please remember to stay sexy and don’t get murdered![38]
20	June 9, 2016	20/20	This week Karen & Georgia discuss the rape trial of Brock turner before delving into The Night Stalker’s victims and capture, and New Zealand’s infamous Bain family murders.[39]
19	June 2, 2016	Nineteen Kills and Counting	This week Karen and Georgia focus on the depravity of the human race by discussing Norwegian sh*t head Anders Behring Breivik and the unsolved horror that is the "Freeway Phantom". Grab your anti-depressants and come along on a roller coaster ride of murder![40]
18	May 27, 2016	Investigateighteen Discovery	Karen and Georgia’s favorite murders this week are creepazoids Lawrence Singleton and Franklin Delano Floyd, and boy, do they fucking suck. Plus lots of small (murder) talk and personal stories plus all the staying sexy and not getting murdered you’ve come to know and love. Enjoy, murderionos![41]
	May 26, 2016	MFM Miniside 2	In minisodes Karen & Georgia read the hometown murders that listeners email in and play recordings of hometown murders from friends. Loads of murderey fun![42]
17	May 19, 2016	SE7ENteen	This week’s favorite murders include the killing of 13 year old Jennifer Moore in Novato, CA, and the murder-suicide of pro-wrestler Chris Benoit and his family. Plus tons of personal stories, shit talking, staying sexy, and not getting murdered.[43]
16	May 13, 2016	Blood Murder Sixteen Magik	The ladies discuss their new crime show obsession, The Family (2016 TV series), along with the murder of Chandra Levy and the sad story of Sylvia Likens. Plus a hometown murder from comedian Kara Klenk.[44]
15	May 5, 2016	Definitely Not Episode 16	The theme this week is “murders from the year 2000,” with Harold Shipman and the Setagaya family murders taking the stage.[45]
14	April 28, 2016	You Sexy Motherfourteen	Karen and Georgia tackle their favorite 1990s murders, featuring serial killer Joseph Naso and the death of Sherrice Iverson in Nevada.[46]
13	April 21, 2016	Thirteen Going On Murdy	This week Karen and Georgia tell each other their favorite murders from the 1980s, featuring The Preppie Murder and the Keddie murders. Plus your favorite murders and lots of stabby talk![47]
12	April 13, 2016	Our Bodies, Our Twelves	Karen and Georgia get deep when they discuss the murder that started their obsession with true crime: a kid on fire and a mom that assassinated her children. Happy listening![48]
11	April 7, 2016	What the Helleven	The theme this week is “cannibals” and it gets gross when Karen discusses murder and mayhem on a Greyhound bus, and Georgia goes classic with everyone’s favorite nasty old man, Albert Fish. Plus lots of shit talking and staying sexy, as always.[49]
10	April 1, 2016	Murderous TENdencies	This week’s topic is “weird murders,” featuring Who Put Bella In the Witch Elm and Richard Chase (The Vampire of Sacramento). Plus murder books and personal stories galore![50]
	March 30, 2016	MFM Minisode 1	It’s the first ever Murder Minisode! We read your hometown submissions and favorite murders on the topic of the week.[51]
9	March 25, 2016	Color Me Nine	The theme for this episode is “hiding in plain sight.” Karen covers an Exorcist serial killer and Georgia talks about children who murder. Plus stories and favorites from listeners![52]
8	March 17, 2016	Eight Is Enough Murders	This week's topic is weird ways to die including cursed movies and the Coronado Mansion Death. Plus a ton of personal anecdotes from K&G and a hometown murder from Mr. Georia Hardstark, Vince Averill.[53]
7	March 11, 2016	Seven Murders in Heaven	This week the girls discuss their favorite unsolved murders, including The Black Dahlia (person) and Elisa Lam. Plus a hometown murder story by Doug Loves Movie cohost Karen Anderson (writer) and listener’s favorite murders![54]
6	February 23, 2016	Stay Sixy	For their first themed episode, Karen and Georgia discuss children who kill their parents, featuring Alex & Derek King and Jasmine Richardson. The ladies also discuss TV shows The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story and Autopsy (TV series), and read listener hometown murders.[55]
5	February 16, 2016	Five Favorite Murders	In this episode we discuss LA Freeway Killers of the 70s, the Martha Moxley murder case and read more listener hometown murder stories.[56]
4	February 11, 2016	Go Forth and Murder	The girls touch on Making A Murderer theories before delving into child killer Cropsey, Alan and the murder of Michele Wallace. Plus listener hometown stories including Adam Walsh, the girl in the box, and the Petaluma Tickler.[57]
3	January 31, 2016	Our Favorite Thirder	In this episode, Georgia and Karen discuss the Cameron Todd Willingham arson case, the Oakland County child killings and comedian/We Watch Wrestling podcast co-host Tom Sibley shares his hometown upholstery murder story.[58]
2	January 22, 2016	My Second Best Murder	In this episode, Karen & Georgia discuss Paul Bernardo the Scarborough Rapist/Schoolgirl Killer, the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and Alie Ward shares a hometown high school murder story.[59]
1	January 13, 2016	My Firstest Murder	My Firstest Murder – in the very first episode, Karen & Georgia discuss car accidents, Jon Benet Ramsey, and the Sacramento’s East Area Rapist. Plus a local crime story from Feral Audio founder, Dustin Martian.[60]

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