My Favorite Murder is a weekly comedic true-crime comedy podcast hosted by comedians Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. The first episode was released in January 2016, and the podcast debuted at #25 on the iTunes podcast charts.
My Favorite Murder episodes often land on iTunes’ Top 10 Comedy Podcast chart.
Steven Ray Morris was a producer on the podcast, as well as the author of the book, Molding A Jurassic Universe, an essay collection that explores the space where nostalgia and geeky culture collide, through the lens of Jurassic Park and the Jurassic Park franchise.
In a recent Instagram post, Morris expressed his gratitude for the time he spent working on the popular true-crime podcast, writing “Working on @myfavoritemurder has been life-changing, and I feel grateful every day for everything we’ve built with the show … I’m forever indebted to our supportive and loyal listeners.”
So, why is Steven Ray Morris leaving My Favorite Murder?
While he did not go into detail, Morris stated in the Instagram post that the reason he is leaving is to heal and take care of his health. Morris stated, “I’m leaving to prioritize my mental health.”
He seems to be leaving on good terms with everyone involved with the show, including cohosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, “I wish Karen and Georgia and the rest of the team the [blanking] best!”
Morris also gave a shoutout to the podcast network that hosts My Favorite Murder, @exactlyright network and the fans, who are called Murderinos.
Fans of Morris and the podcast responded to his message with supportive messages, like the one from @jodiesweetin, “I’m so [blanking] proud of you, my friend. Way to ROCK it at self care. You are loved!!!❤️❤️”