My Favorite Murder Minisode 483 – Summary

Date: April 13, 2026
Hosts: Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark
Network: Exactly Right / iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This minisode is a celebratory crossover with Disgraceland, the podcast about musicians and celebrities behaving badly (now joining the Exactly Right network). To honor Disgraceland, Karen and Georgia read listener hometown stories linked to true crime and the music world, tackling tales ranging from criminal DJs to awkward run-ins with music legends and a punk rock grandma’s Broadway misadventure.

Key Discussion Points & Stories

1. Disgraceland & Hollywoodland Join Exactly Right

• [02:07] Georgia and Karen announce that Disgraceland and its sister show Hollywoodland are joining the Exactly Right network.
• Quote: "Jake Brennan is finally here joining our Marvel Universe with us." – Karen Kilgariff
• Transition into music-themed hometown stories for the minisode.

2. Lancaster Wedding DJ Cold Case: DJ Freeze

• Story Start: [02:52]
• Listener recounts their sister's wedding with local celebrity DJ Freeze—only to discover days later he was arrested for a 1992 cold case murder.
• Details:
  • DJ Freeze (Raymond Rowe) was hired for the wedding.
  • DNA from ancestry testing solved the 25-year-old murder of Christy Mirack.
  • Police arrested Rowe days after the wedding, revealing he DJed events in the same community for decades after committing the crime.
• Quote: "Within only two days of receiving those ancestry DNA results...investigators were able to locate their only suspect, now 49-year-old Raymond Rowe, aka DJ Freeze." – Georgia Hardstark [06:03]
• Reflections on the justice system, cold cases, and how advances in DNA technology have changed true crime.

3. Refusing to Serve R. Kelly

• Story Start: [08:51]
• Listener Hayden shares their experience refusing to serve R. Kelly in a Chicago restaurant, standing up for their own principles despite pressure.
• Highlights:
  • Hayden refuses to wait on R. Kelly ("I wouldn't sell him ramen noodles").
  • R. Kelly stiffs them on a tip, his entourage follows and harasses Hayden outside.
  • The incident leads to a special bond with Hayden's girlfriend and repeated listening to MFM on road trips.
• Quote: "If I ran a bodega, I wouldn't sell him ramen noodles." – Hayden via Karen Kilgariff [10:32]
• Discussion about tipping culture and refusing to serve problematic public figures.

4. David Bowie's Rochester Arrest

• Story Start: [13:32]
• Listener Saily recounts discovering a wall print of David Bowie's iconic mugshot in Rochester, NY, leading them to research Bowie’s infamous 1976 arrest.
• Story:
  • Bowie arrested with Iggy Pop and two women for marijuana possession in Rochester after police sting.
  • Charges dropped; Bowie never returned to perform there.
  • Disgraceland episode about Bowie’s wild years gets a recommend.
• Quote: "Although no cocaine, there was ample marijuana to make the arrest...Bowie and company were held in Monroe County jail for a few hours, but let go on $2,000 bail each so that he could drive onto his next concert location." – Georgia Hardstark [15:38]
• Anecdote: Karen recalls her dad being fine with Bowie’s onstage antics until noticing Bowie was barefoot on TV. ("Barefoot's his limit." – Georgia [17:19])

5. Selling Pants to Ringo Starr

• Story Start: [17:34]
• Listener Erica recounts working at a punk/goth clothing store in Boston in the 90s and unknowingly selling $500 worth of clothes to Ringo Starr.
• Details:
  • Erica didn’t recognize Ringo at first; only later realized after seeing his signature.
  • Small details: Ringo’s boxers were white with blue pinstripes.
  • Discussion about recognizing famous musicians in unexpected contexts.
• Quote: "He then showed me the signature—very clearly written Ringo Starr—one of the Beatles, was gonna shoplift some pants from their store." – Karen Kilgariff [19:08]
• Plug: Check out Disgraceland Episode 111 on Ringo Starr.

6. Taylor Swift Surprise Gig for UCSD Tritones

• Story Start: [21:58]
• Listener Chelsea shares how, in 2010, her college a cappella group (UCSD Tritones) was recruited via YouTube to sing backup for Taylor Swift at the American Country Music Awards.
• Details:
  • The group thought the invitation was a scam but it was real.
  • Taylor Swift called in personally to thank them, and gave individual hugs after the performance.
  • Bonus: The group met stars like Reba, Carrie Underwood, Matthew McConaughey, and LL Cool J.
• Quote: "Taylor is truly a class act. She took the time out of her holiday to call in from Nashville to say hi and personally thank us for our time." – Chelsea via Georgia Hardstark [23:49]
• Reflection on celebrity graciousness; anecdote about ignoring offers that sound too good to be true.

7. Trash Grandma vs. George Takei at Newsies

• Story Start: [27:07]
• Listener Gracie shares a wholesome family story involving her “trash grandma” at a Broadway showing of Newsies.
• Details:
  • Nan loudly asks what’s happening due to poor hearing, gets shushed repeatedly by an annoyed man—who turns out to be George Takei.
  • Nan’s response: "Well, excuse me. Who the hell does he think he is? George Takei, that’s who."
  • The story becomes a family classic, especially poignant now as her nan has dementia.
• Quote: "Who the hell does he think he is? George Takei, that's who." – Gracie’s Nan via Karen Kilgariff [29:23]
• Karen and Georgia reflect on intergenerational quirks, empathy, and George Takei’s epic calmness.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On cold cases & DNA:
  "They're living a regular life... unfairly hiding in plain sight." – Karen Kilgariff [07:18]
• Tipping wisdom:
  "Stay sexy and please remember that tipping 20% is bare minimum." – Hayden via Karen [12:06]
• On Bowie’s lifestyle:
  "100% cocaine, 0% body fat, so many red peppers." – Karen Kilgariff [15:06]
• On Ringo Starr not being recognized:
  "I hope he enjoyed not being recognized and being treated like everyone else." – Erica via Karen [19:27]
• On Taylor Swift:
  "Taylor is truly a class act. She took the time out of her holiday to call in from Nashville..." – Chelsea via Georgia [23:49]
• On trash grandma:
  "If we complained about being thirsty, she’d say, drink your spit." – Gracie’s Nan via Karen [27:27]
• On George Takei:
  "You can't hurt George Takei... you pushed him to the brink—at Newsies." – Karen & Georgia [29:09-30:02]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:07] — Disgraceland & Hollywoodland join Exactly Right
• [02:52] — DJ Freeze cold case murder story
• [08:51] — Refusing to serve R. Kelly
• [13:32] — David Bowie's arrest in Rochester, NY
• [17:34] — Selling pants to Ringo Starr
• [21:58] — Taylor Swift and the UCSD Tritones
• [27:07] — Trash grandma shushed by George Takei at Newsies

Tone & Style

• Karen and Georgia maintain their signature blend of humor, empathy, and irreverence as they navigate wild, weird, and heartwarming listener tales.
• The show offers true crime intrigue, rock and roll anecdotes, and relatable family chaos, all with their comedic commentary.

Closing Thoughts

• The episode showcases the wild intersections of ordinary people with famous (and infamous) figures, music, and true crime—all delivered in MFM’s classic, laugh-out-loud conversational style.
• Listeners are encouraged to check out Disgraceland and Hollywoodland, and to send in their own musician-adjacent crime stories.

Stay sexy and don’t get murdered!