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My Favorite Murder: The Anatomy of a Podcast Phenomenon

Podcast: AI Agents

This episode dissects how a casual true-crime conversation grew into one of the most influential podcasts of the modern era.

This episode examines:

• The origins of My Favorite Murder and its informal, conversational format

• Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark’s chemistry and shared storytelling voice

• How humor, vulnerability, and mental health talk reshaped true-crime media

• The rise of the “stay sexy, don’t get murdered” ethos

• Fan culture, live shows, and the creation of a devoted community

• Criticism around ethics, victim focus, and true-crime commodification

• The launch and expansion of Exactly Right Media

• The podcast’s lasting influence on podcasting, fandom, and genre norms

A study of how authenticity, controversy, and timing combined to redefine true crime—and how success inevitably brings scrutiny.

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