My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark · Podcast summary

MFM Minisode 502

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark share listener stories about a grandpa's funeral prank, a childhood grasshopper business, and a mom's misadventures on Tinder, along with a celebrity encounter with Alan Cumming.

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark · August 24, 2026 · 26-min episode · 2-min read

Key takeaways

🦗A childhood entrepreneur successfully sold grasshoppers as pets, earning a significant amount for a kid, but later released them due to a change of heart.9:01
📱A mom's foray into online dating led to an unexpected group chat with multiple Tinder matches, highlighting the humorous pitfalls of modern dating apps.27:00
❤️The hosts discuss the importance of maintaining sibling relationships, even through disagreements, as sisters are often the only constant support.30:33
🎶A grandmother's adventurous past included partying with a young Gordon Lightfoot in a remote cabin, a cherished family story.39:39
🌟A comedian had a memorable encounter with Alan Cumming, sharing stories and laughs on a curb in Montreal, which helped to alleviate imposter syndrome.48:47
😂Grandpa Armand's playful frugality was a defining characteristic, even extending to his funeral where he was unknowingly buried in a new suit, leaving his son without one to wear.1:40:00

Chapters

3:47Introduction
10:44Childhood Grasshopper Business
20:16Grandpa Switcheroo Funeral Story
25:24Mom's Tinder Adventures
35:19Irish Grand Lore: Gordon Lightfoot Encounter
43:19Celebrity Encounter: Alan Cumming

The digest

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark kick off another minisode of My Favorite Murder, diving into a mix of listener-submitted stories that range from heartwarming to hilariously chaotic. The episode features tales of familial quirks, entrepreneurial childhood escapades, and an unforgettable celebrity encounter.

Grandpa's Funeral Prank: A Lasting Legacy

The first story, titled "Grandpa Switcheroo Funeral Story" by Rachel Sylvester, recounts a lighthearted yet poignant incident surrounding her Grandpa Armand's funeral in 2011. Armand, described as a kind, charming, and playful patriarch, was known for his jokes and pranks. Growing up, he'd often jokingly ask Rachel for five dollars, knowing full well she was only six and broke. This playful frugality became a running joke in the family. After his passing at 80, the family gathered to sort through his belongings and plan the funeral. On the morning of the funeral, Rachel's Uncle Bruce frantically searched for his suit, only to discover it was missing. It turns out that Rachel's father, in the haze of grief, had seen a new suit hanging in the closet, assumed it belonged to Armand, and dropped it off at the funeral home for viewing. Grandpa Armand was buried in a brand-new suit, leaving Uncle Bruce with nothing to wear. The family, despite the somber occasion, erupted in laughter, realizing it was Armand's final, fitting prank—a testament to his ever-frugal nature. Rachel concludes by saying it was a prank they would never forget.

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