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MFM Minisode 490

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  • Jun 1, 2026
  • 29:54
  • Full Episode
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Brief Summary

Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes discuss trash talk, femininity, and Wanda's movie <i>Undercard</i> in this engaging episode.

Key points

  • Wanda Sykes and Clarissa Shields. Wanda Sykes and boxing champ Clarissa Shields discuss racing and body image.
  • Dorothea Puente's Dinner Party. Aunt E shares a chilling story about her dinner with the infamous Dorothea Puente.
  • Cold Case Solved After 20 Years. A cold case from 1998 is reopened and solved using new DNA technology.
  • DeAndre's High School Secret. A 31-year-old fugitive poses as a high school student, leading to a shocking arrest.
  • Tom's Double Life. Tom was not just a charming homecoming king; he was also a serial armed robber.
  • Dawn's Epic Lip Sync Win. Dawn faced her fears and won a Britney Spears lip sync contest at the mall.

Tension

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