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My Favorite Murder

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podcast2016

12%

WISE Score

True crime meets comedy as two friends dissect murders over wine—definitely not carpool content unless you're alone.

My Favorite Murder

podcast

Explicit, 2016

12%

WISE Score

True crime meets comedy as two friends dissect murders over wine—definitely not carpool content unless you're alone.

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Screenwise Verdict

My Favorite Murder is a cultural phenomenon in the true crime podcast world, with a devoted following that appreciates Karen and Georgia's irreverent take on dark subjects. For adults who enjoy true crime, it's engaging, often funny, and builds a genuine sense of community.

But let's be crystal clear: this is not content for kids, teens, or even young adults. The graphic nature of the cases discussed—combined with the podcast format that can play unexpectedly in cars or on home speakers—makes it a genuine safety concern if you have kids around. You need to be intentional about when and where you listen.

If you're a true crime fan, great. Just keep the AirPods in or save it for after bedtime.

Age Fit

This is strictly adult content (18+). The graphic nature of true crime combined with the audio format makes it particularly risky around children, who could overhear disturbing details about violence, murder, and abuse without any visual warning.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

True crime comedy that discusses murder, assault, abuse, suicide, and substance abuse. While the hosts have built a supportive community ('murderinos'), the core content involves graphic descriptions of violence and death. The comedic approach to serious crimes creates a tonal dissonance that isn't emotionally healthy for younger audiences.

Imaginative

The format itself—blending true crime storytelling with comedy and personal anecdotes—is creative and has spawned a devoted fanbase. The hosts bring personality and humor to a typically dark genre, and the inclusion of listener 'hometown' stories creates community participation. However, it's fundamentally a consumption medium rather than one that invites creative expression or building.

Safe

Explicitly unsafe for children. Contains detailed discussions of murder, assault, abuse, robbery, suicide, and substance abuse. As a podcast often played in cars or around the house, the audio nature makes it particularly risky—kids can overhear graphic violence descriptions without visual warning. Bark's parent review confirms it was 'not created to be family or kid-friendly.'

Enriching

For adults, there's some educational value in learning about historical crimes, cults, and events like the Tulsa race massacre. The podcast has built a supportive community around mental health awareness ('stay sexy and don't get murdered'). However, the entertainment-first approach and comedy framing of tragedies limits deeper ethical reflection or meaningful skill-building.

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Why It Might Be Great

Massive adult fanbase ('murderinos') who appreciate the blend of dark humor and genuine crime storytelling
Covers historical events and lesser-known cases alongside infamous serial killers, with some educational value
Strong community emphasis on mental health awareness and survivor stories
The hosts' chemistry and personal storytelling make heavy content more digestible for true crime fans

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What to Watch For

Graphic discussions of murder, assault, abuse, suicide, and violence—not suitable for kids to overhear
Comedy framing of real tragedies may feel disrespectful or uncomfortable to some listeners
Podcast format means it can play in shared spaces (cars, kitchens) where kids might unexpectedly hear disturbing content
Some episodes dive deep into particularly gruesome cases that even adult listeners may find distressing

Conversation Starters

"What draws you to true crime content? Is it the mystery, the psychology, or something else?"
"How do you feel about mixing comedy with serious topics like murder—does humor help process dark subjects or minimize them?"
"Have you learned anything about personal safety or awareness from true crime podcasts?"

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