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Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 123: Live at Vicar Street in Dublin

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

Hosted by Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff

1h 31m
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Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark present a special rewind episode revisiting their 2018 live show at Vicar Street in Dublin, which marked the kickoff of their first European tour. The hosts reflect on the intense energy of the intimate venue, share humorous travel mishaps regarding hotel thermostats and driving on the opposite side of the road, and interact with local audience members. The episode also features true crime stories presented live on stage, detailing the shocking murder cases of Mary Goth by her husband Colin Whelan in 2000 and the historical 18th-century crimes of Billy in the Bowl in Dublin.

  • Double-check travel arrangements and hotel room controls carefully when adjusting to unfamiliar international environments. 6:05
  • Verify local pronunciations and cultural references when performing live in international cities to connect with audiences. 37:06
  • Maintain situational awareness and personal security measures when traveling or navigating unfamiliar public areas. 14:53
  • Examine digital footprints and online searches carefully during complex forensic investigations. 48:01

Chapters

  1. 0:06
    Podcast Promotion and Intro

    The hosts kick off the episode with a brief Audible promotion and a playful magnesium segment before transitioning to the main Rewind content.

  2. 1:11
    Rewind Announcement and Controversy

    Karen and Georgia announce the Rewind episode, explain skipping episode 122, and note the removal of former contributors from the network.

  3. 1:41
    Welcome to Rewind and Episode 123 Intro

    The hosts introduce the Rewind format, set the stage for episode 123, and play the opening snippet from the original Dublin show.

  4. 2:44
    Live at Vicar Street: Dublin Tour Launch

    The hosts recount the excitement of their first European tour night in Dublin, sharing anecdotes about the venue, audience, and travel mishaps.

  5. 4:15
    Touring Experience and Behind‑the‑Scenes Stories

    They reflect on the touring process, sharing stories about travel, cab drivers, and the unique vibe of performing live in front of a European crowd.

  6. 9:47
    Audience Interaction and Onstage Humor

    The duo engages the live audience, introduces a translator, and playfully navigates mispronunciations of Irish words and the infamous 'Boots' joke.

  7. 54:14
    Episode Introduction and Host Banter

    The hosts open the episode with lighthearted banter and set the stage for the upcoming stories.

  8. 56:43
    Colin Whelan Murder Trial Update

    The hosts discuss the latest developments in Colin Whelan’s case, including his transfer to an open prison and his new job as a chef.

  9. 57:21
    SimpliSafe Home Security Pitch

    A commercial segment advertises SimpliSafe’s home security system, emphasizing real‑time protection while homeowners are away.

  10. 59:20
    Pandora Holiday Jewelry Promotion

    A commercial segment promotes Pandora’s holiday collection, highlighting meaningful, engraved jewelry pieces for loved ones.

  11. 1:04:59
    Historical Context of 18th‑Century Dublin

    The hosts delve into the grim realities of Dublin’s House of Industry, detailing conditions, reforms, and the environment that shaped Billy’s life.

  12. 1:10:20
    Billy’s Rise as the Stony Badder Strangler

    The narrative follows Billy’s transformation from beggar to notorious strangler, recounting his first murder and subsequent crimes.

Highlights

  • 3:26

    Instagram Account Mix-upstory

    The hosts joke about an embarrassing mix-up where someone posted rumors that Ireland is located in the UK on social media.

  • 6:16

    Hotel Thermostat Strugglestory

    A comedic recount of struggling with a hotel thermostat upon arrival in Dublin and getting a visit from maintenance.

  • 13:23

    Airport Customs Encounterstory

    The hosts share an amusing anecdote about interacting with a customs officer who had already heard about their podcast from another traveler.

  • 22:37

    Cliffs of Moher Close Callstory

    A surprising anecdote about visiting the Cliffs of Moher years prior without realizing the fatal dangers of the edge.

  • 35:50

    Colin Whelan Insurance Motivedata

    Colin Whelan doubled his life insurance policy with Mary Goth shortly before their wedding and planned a murder for financial gain.

  • 48:38

    Faking Death and Fleeingstory

    After being charged with murder, Colin Whelan abandoned his car on the cliffs to fake his suicide and fled to Spain using a stolen identity.

  • 1:03:17

    Billy in the Bowl Backgroundinsight

    The historical background of Billy Davis, born without legs in the 1700s, who became a notorious beggar in Dublin.

  • 1:18:46

    Caught by Hat Pinstory

    Billy in the Bowl was finally caught when a vigilant woman jammed a hat pin into his eye during an attack.

Quotes

  • “Also, I, I don't even know what my sleep pattern is right now, because I stayed up till 5:00 in the morning last night, and then woke up at, like, almost 1:00 PM.”
    Karen Kilgariff · 4:19
  • “When he went to leave, he goes, 'If there's any other drama, just call me up.'”
    Karen Kilgariff · 7:54
  • “Her voice is filling this room. But it was like,”
    Karen Kilgariff · 12:16
  • “He also said that this, quote, "This has been the most calculating and callous killing I have ever encountered in my time in court."”
    Georgia Hardstark · 55:13
  • “Yes, there are some updates. At the end of 2025, Colin was moved to an open prison.”
    Unnamed speaker · 56:43
  • “a kindly blacksmith took pity upon Billy and built him this weird, early version of a wheelchair, which was basically a big, huge iron bowl that he could sit in.”
    Karen Kilgariff · 1:10:07
  • “They run up to Manor Street, which is an amazing street.”
    Karen Kilgariff · 1:19:45
  • “But if we are naming it today, we have many choices of what we could name it.”
    Karen Kilgariff · 1:36:26
  • Audible 0:12–0:36
  • Dr. Teal's magnesium 0:30–1:09
  • SimpliSafe 57:30–58:27
  • Squarespace 58:29–59:17
  • Pandora 59:27–1:00:13
  • SimpliSafe 1:24:20–1:25:17
  • Kachava 1:26:18–1:27:15
  • CheapCaribbean 1:38:20–1:38:46
  • OnDeck 1:38:47–1:39:15

About this episode

It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia! This week, K & G recap Episode 123: Live at Vicar Street in Dublin. Georgia discussed Colin Whelan and the murder of Mary Gough and Karen covered the Stoneybatter Strangler. Tune in for all-new commentary, case updates and more! Whether you've listened a thousand times or you're new to the show, join the conversation as we look back on our old episodes and discuss the life lessons we’ve learned along the way. Head to social media to share your favorite moments from this episode! Instagram: instagram.com/myfavoritemurder http://instagram.com/myfavoritemurder Facebook: facebook.com/myfavoritemurder http://facebook.com/myfavoritemurder TikTok: tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder http://tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder Now with updated sources and photos: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. The Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics, including true crime, comedy, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more. For our sources, please visit https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcript

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Topics

  • Dublin
  • House of Industry
  • Billy in the Bowl
  • European tour
  • Vicar Street
  • Gormanstown
  • Gormanston
  • Story Maps
  • This American Life
  • Silent Owl

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