Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark built a die-hard (get it?) following and pretty much invented the “true-crime comedy” genre — and is that really a genre that should exist?
Thank you to our sponsors!
Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.
Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!
Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less!
Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!
Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!
@snarkbaitpod
@christynoel__
@soph_ross
FULL LINKS:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod
Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod
Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/
Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/
Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/
Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod
Approximate Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (New Studio Setup, YouTube Plug)
01:10 True Crime Background & MFM's Launch/"True Crime Comedy" Criticism
07:40 MFM Origins: Karen & Georgia's Backgrounds & Lack of Journalistic Rigor
12:05 "Stay Sexy, Don't Get Murdered" Tagline & Christy's History as a Murderino
16:40 Meteoric Rise, Ranking Decline & the Murderino Facebook Community
19:00 Amazon/Wondery Deal, "Sellout" Backlash & Exactly Right Media
25:30 Billy Jensen Sexual Assault Allegations & Murder Squad Cancellation
29:00 Parting Ways with Amazon, Signing with iHeart & Other True Crime Podcast Tangents
31:45 Netflix/iHeart Video Deal & Jake Shane Tangent
33:15 Hometown Murders Segment & Verification Issues
36:10 Live Show Reactions to Graphic Details (Larry Singleton Case)
38:50 Privileged Catchphrases & Racial Bias in Case Selection/Trust in Police
46:50 Missing White Woman Syndrome & Victim-Blaming Criticisms
48:20 TeePee-Gate: Merchandise & Cultural Appropriation Backlash
52:50 Facebook Group Racism & Mod Controversy
58:30 Golden State Killer Coverage, Press Conference Incident & CSA Doll Controversy
01:05:30 Final Thoughts on MFM's Legacy & Outro
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
