There’s no denying that podcasts have become unbelievably popular in recent years, but it’s not every podcast that gets turned into a stage show. Of course, that’s what happened with My Favorite Murder, which is no ordinary podcast. In addition to hosting a true-crime podcast that gets tens of millions of downloads every month, hosts Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff decided to hit the road in 2016. The fact that there is a demand to see Hardstark and Kilgariff do their traditional podcast in person is a testament to how good their podcast is and the incredible following that they’ve built. At the same time, live shows of My Favorite Murder take things to another level, delivering fans something that they don’t get while listening at home or in their car, making the show well worth the price of admission.

Horror, Humor, and Everything In Between

The thing that stands out about My Favorite Murder is that it isn’t like any other true-crime podcast or TV show that focuses only on the facts or gruesome details of a case. Hardstark and Kilgariff do a brilliant job of digging beneath the surface to find the themes and social issues that give context to crimes. The two always do their best to put themselves in the shoes of both the victims, perpetrators, and those close to each case, showing a level of humanity and compassion that is sometimes lacking in the true-crime genre. Plus, Kilgariff has a background in stand-up comedy that adds a unique element to My Favorite Murder that is almost impossible to replicate on other podcasts that tackle such heavy subjects and gruesome stories.

Something Special

Naturally, My Favorite Murder goes above and beyond during its live-audience shows. Many live shows include a special guest who joins the conversation, giving fans of the show another reason to check out the live show. Also, the live shows usually discuss a crime or event that took place in that area, adding a hometown flavor to the show and giving audiences a chance to learn more about something that happened in their own backyard.