What’s the Snark on My Favorite Murder?

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