Digest

This episode of "My Favorite Murder" features listener emails about their crazy family stories. One listener shares how her parents met at a party at Kent State University and were members of a motorcycle gang called "The Chosen Few." Another listener recounts how her grandmother's uncle, a pathologist, kept human remains in the attic of their family home. A third listener shares a story about being blamed for starting a fire in a local park when she was a child, even though it was actually her friend who started the fire. The episode also includes a story about a group of college students who got trapped in an elevator after jumping up and down to make it shake. The episode ends with a discussion about blimps, and the hosts encourage listeners to share their own blimp stories.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the "My Favorite Murder" podcast and its hosts, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. They welcome listeners to the mini-sode and explain that they will be reading listener emails about crazy family stories.

00:00:43

Biker Gang Parents

This Chapter features a listener email about her parents, who met at a party at Kent State University and were members of a motorcycle gang called "The Chosen Few." The listener's mother was pregnant with her when the gang's clubhouse was shot up, and the listener's father was later arrested for shooting into an empty car.

00:05:49

Human Remains in the Attic

This Chapter features a listener email about her grandmother's house in Dublin, Ireland. The listener's grandmother's uncle, who lived in the house before her, was a pathologist who worked in the Midlands where many of these bog bodies and body parts turned up during the cutting of turf and milling of peat. The listener's grandmother was questioned by the police after human remains were found in the attic of her house.

00:10:43

Arson Incident

This Chapter features a listener email about a near-arson incident that happened when she was a child. The listener was blamed for starting a fire in a local park, even though it was actually her friend who started the fire. The listener's parents still believe that she was the one who started the fire.

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Q&A

• What is the "My Favorite Murder" podcast about?

  The "My Favorite Murder" podcast is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. The podcast features stories about murder, true crime, and other dark and funny topics. The podcast is known for its dark humor, its relatable hosts, and its loyal fan base.

• What is a bog body?

  A bog body is a human body that has been preserved in a bog. Bog bodies are often found in peat bogs, which are areas of waterlogged soil that are acidic and low in oxygen. The acidic conditions of peat bogs can preserve human remains for thousands of years.

• What is arson?

  Arson is the crime of intentionally setting fire to property. Arson is often motivated by revenge, insurance fraud, or vandalism. Arson can be a very dangerous crime, as it can cause significant damage to property and endanger human life.

• What is a blimp?

  A blimp is a large, non-rigid airship. Blimps are often used for advertising, aerial photography, and surveillance. Blimps are also sometimes used for transportation, although they are not as common as airplanes or helicopters.

• What is the Good Year company known for?

  The Good Year company is an American multinational tire company. Good Year is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. The company is known for its iconic blimps, which are often used for advertising and promotional purposes.

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