My Favorite Murder: Rewind with Karen & Georgia – 68: Q&T&A

Date: October 29, 2025
Hosts: Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark
Producer/Contributor: Stephen
Guest: Jesse Pop
Theme: Q&A Listener Episode, Podcast Nostalgia, Tour Memories, True Crime Reflections

Episode Overview

This "Rewind" episode returns to MFM’s iconic Episode 68, Q&T&A, featuring Karen and Georgia revisiting their first-ever Q&A show from May 2017—and their own early days. Instead of the usual true crime stories, Karen and Georgia dive into a cascade of listener-submitted questions, share unfiltered personal stories, tackle podcast creation origins, discuss their favorite true crime moments, and bring updates with their signature candor and chemistry. The episode also features a special hometown murder story from Jesse Pop.

Tone: Warm, irreverent, self-deprecating, honest, and full of inside jokes.

Main Themes & Segments

1. Revisiting Episode 68: The Q&A Format (02:00–10:09)

• Taking a Break from Cases: The format shift was a relief for the hosts:

  • “What a great way to not have to do homework.” – Georgia (02:16)

• Podcast Birthday Origins:

  • The original episode aired on Karen’s birthday in 2017.
  • Light teasing about “birthday week” and Karen’s discomfort with public birthday attention.

• The Pod Loft:

  • Georgia talks about her then-new apartment, the “we watch Murder” loft (04:36), and the murderino gifts that fill the space (e.g., plush pillows from Etsy).

2. The “Casting JonBenet” Live Watch That Wasn’t (06:48–09:10)

• The hosts originally planned a live commentary of Casting JonBenet, but scrapped it mid-recording:
  • “It was a study on the strange personalities and behavior of actors.” – Karen (07:19)
  • “[We] were basically sitting there kind of shitting on normal people who are tricked into being in this documentary.” – Karen (08:20)

3. Behind-the-Scenes Podcasting—Ideas and Taglines (09:10–12:00)

• Laughter about wanting credit for ideas and being “know-it-alls.”
• Mention of podcast “taglines” and the joy (and silliness) in how every detail (from merch to intro banter) was born.

4. Iconic Tramp Stamp Reveal (12:00–17:32)

• Listeners get the long-promised reveal of both Karen and Georgia’s lower-back tattoos:

  • Georgia, age 19, got hearts on her “flanks” after heartbreak.
  • Karen, in a drunken 90s adventure, ended up with a “permanent fuck it” salmon tattoo inspired by a pescatarian joke gone off-script.
  • Both reflect on how these tattoos represent pivotal, impulsive moments in their lives.

  “It’s a permanent fuck it. Which is what’s stupid about it.” – Karen (14:26)

  “If I ever want to get it removed, I just have to cut my flanks off.” – Georgia (15:22)

5. Corrections Corner & The Importance of Language (17:34–21:54)

• Correction from listener Shiloh: The LAPD and LA County Sheriff’s Department are not interchangeable, and the Myrtice Richardson case involved only the Sheriff’s Dept.

• They discuss updating terminology (e.g., sex worker vs. prostitute) and their willingness to learn and be corrected.

  “That was a perfect email of telling us why we were wrong.” – Georgia (21:04)

  “There’s nothing better, there’s nothing more quickly that you do that with new information than turn around and use it on somebody else.” – Karen (21:28)

6. Reflections on Touring and Fan Gifts (22:05–31:23)

• Birthday Philosophy Shift (24:36):

  • Karen reflects on how COVID changed her attitude toward birthdays, appreciating togetherness more.
  • Georgia insists birthday celebrations are for friends as much as for the celebrant.

  “Everyone is lonely, and they need a reason to go somewhere and talk to people. You’re doing them a favor by letting them celebrate you.” – Georgia (25:25)

• Hitting the Road:

  • Tales from early tours—long drives, bad hotels, Mac and cheese with Goldfish toppings, and the life-changing decision to upgrade accommodations.

  “This is a new low.” – Karen on subpar hotel mac and cheese (30:16)

7. Q&A Highlights—Listener Questions (36:01–90:14)

a. Podcast Origins & Format

• “My Favorite Murder” as a name came instantly; no alternatives. Georgia originated the hometown murder segment.
  (36:43–38:52)

b. Freaky Friday Question

• If they switched bodies:
  • Georgia would “touch my big boobs.”
  • Karen would “start off with your most insane outfit… and change my clothes 25 times.” (39:15–41:23)

c. First and Favorite Murders

• Hosts admit “favorite” is not the right word—stories/murders stick for different reasons at different times.
• Inspiration for true crime interest: books in grammar school, obscure song references. (42:09–46:15)

d. True Crime and the Personal

• Hosts share how friends and relatives revealed previously untold stories since the podcast began.
  • “I rented out my apartment to a mass murderer.” – Georgia’s uncle (51:32)

e. Could You Get Away With Murder?

• Both declare, emphatically, no.
  • “I would leave my glasses there.” – Karen (68:07)
  • “I would confess. I think I just couldn’t carry that around with me.” – Georgia (68:14)

f. Dream True Crime Job

• Georgia: “Detective!” She wants to go through evidence and figure things out.
• Karen: “I’d want to be the person in the lab… when you find out, ‘this is definitely his blood.’” (57:21–59:57)

g. Death Row Last Meal

• Georgia: “Fried chicken… or a whole KFC buffet.”
• Karen: “Mac and cheese… special occasion foods.” (71:00–72:30)

h. Would You Marry a Serial Killer’s Child?

• Both agree: It’s not the child’s fault, empathy would come first, and honesty with offspring is essential.
  (86:12–89:52)

8. Special Hometown Murder: Jesse Pop (95:21–99:57)

• Jesse Pop shares a chilling story from his time working at his sister’s apple orchard:
  • Former coworker, whose mother suffered from severe mental illness, was later convicted of murdering her.
  • Humorous, understated closing:
    “Take your medicine and don’t kill your mom.” – Jesse Pop (99:01)

9. Reflections, Rewinds & Closing Thoughts

• Karen and Georgia note how their relationship—both personal and professional—has leaned on communication, therapy, and the willingness to work through conflict:
  • “If you can make this relationship work, you can make any relationship work.” – Karen’s therapist (83:10)
• Discussion about therapy, anger, female resentment, and family history.

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “This episode is a little different. Instead of telling each other about a case, we answer listener questions.” – Karen (02:10)
• “That’s what we give up for this podcast.” – Karen, on traveling on birthdays (02:55)
• “If I ever want to get [my tramp stamp] removed, I just have to cut my flanks off.” – Georgia (15:22)
• “It’s a permanent fuck it.” – Karen, about her tattoo (14:26)
• “Everyone is lonely and they need a reason to go somewhere and talk to people. You’re doing them a favor by letting them celebrate you.” – Georgia (25:25)
• “You want to be a detective?” – Karen, teasing Georgia’s dream job (58:10)
• “There’s no perfect crime. You can’t do it.” – Karen (68:32)

Notable Moments & Humor

• Tramp Stamp Reveal: Cements Karen and Georgia’s friendship as they finally show each other their tattoos, a long-running inside joke for listeners. (12:00–17:32)
• Touring Antics: Goldfish-topped mac and cheese, bad hotels versus good ones, and their love of hotel restaurants. (29:09–31:23)
• Meta-podcast Reflection: The origin story of “My Favorite Murder” as a name, and “hometown murders” as a major format innovation. (36:43–38:52)
• Therapy and Female Anger: Honest discussion about how they handle anger, family baggage, and the role of therapy in their friendship and lives. (74:40–83:01)

Quickfire Q&A Stats

• 400 questions submitted in 3.5 days! (36:29)
• Most asked: Could they get away with murder? Would they have a pen pal in prison? Best worst reactions from non-true crime lovers?

Final Thoughts

• The episode is an MFM classic: breezy, confessional, and interactive.
• Karen and Georgia weave personal stories with podcast lore, make space for correction and learning, and celebrate the odd kinship and community surrounding true crime (and their own friendship).
• Ends with a nudge for listeners to embrace celebration (“let them have your birthday—people need it!”) and forgiveness for impulsive, imperfect tattoo decisions.

Sign-off

“Stay sexy. Don’t get murdered.”
— Karen & Georgia

For More:

• Merch: exactlyrightstore.com
• Jesse Pop’s album: “I’m The Best” (find on iTunes etc.)
• Next Rewind: Georgia’s uncle’s sarin gas cult story tease!
• Correction/corner shout-outs always appreciated.

Listener takeaway: For established fans, a nostalgia-packed treat. For new listeners, an endearing primer on why Karen and Georgia are podcast icons.