Overview of MFM Minisode 472
This minisode of My Favorite Murder (MFM Minisode 472) is an email episode in which hosts Karen and Georgia read listener-submitted stories ranging from creepy near-misses in abandoned buildings to funny/heartwarming anecdotes about cats, wedding rings made from dentist “gold,” live-show mishaps, and a long-running classroom prank. The tone is conversational, humorous, and occasionally reflective; the episode ends with the usual sign-off, “Stay sexy and don’t get murdered.”
Stories read (summary)
1) "Ninja Cafe" — abandoned dorm rooftop scare
- A listener who worked dorm maintenance at Oregon State University (summer 2003) retrieved trash cans from an abandoned 1966 dorm slated for demolition.
- They explored the dilapidated building, noticed small black stars forming a trail, followed them to roof access, and found a sign: “Welcome to the Ninja Cafe” with rules (don’t tell anyone, donate tea/coffee, don’t throw things off the roof).
- After leaving, their supervisor got a call: someone had reported a flashlight moving in the basement — meaning someone had been in the building with them the whole time. A near-miss.
2) Quick-change scam at a Hallmark (teen job)
- A listener describes their first job at Hallmark (~2000) and being targeted by a quick-change scam where a customer manipulates bill requests during a transaction.
- They ended the night $250 short, feared losing their job, but the boss was understanding. Lesson learned: always be careful making change.
3) Bo Diddles — the klepto cat
- A listener’s family cat, Bo Diddles (polydactyl, “mittens”), repeatedly stole small items over the years—pens, tools, plastic caps, mom’s wedding ring.
- On Christmas Eve, the cat placed all stolen items in a pile on the grandmother’s chest as a “peace offering,” returning everything (including the ring). The hiding spot remains a mystery.
4) Family gold (dental fillings turned wedding bands)
- A bride-to-be accepted “family gold” for wedding bands and later discovered it was a lump of melted gold from decades of old dental fillings (family members were dentists).
- They had the gold melted into wedding bands and even engraved a tiny tooth inside. Creepy to some, loved by them—an embraced family oddity.
5) Live-show puker (Indianapolis, 2017)
- Correction/comment: the incident took place at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis (2017).
- A listener (Katie, uses they/them) drank heavily while traveling to a VIP show, vomited during the performance, missed most/all of the show, and was helped out by their friend Emily.
- Emily forgave them; Katie later moved to LA, became a chef, got into therapy, maintains sobriety/healthier relationship with alcohol, and remains friends with Emily.
6) The prankster teacher / hand-model rumor
- A high school English teacher (Miss B, Minnesota) started a long-running prank/ruse after a colleague jokingly told students she was a hand model.
- The rumor carried for years—students and coworkers treated her hands as prized, protected them, and she perpetuated the joke through fabricated “campaigns” when absent.
- When she left teaching, she humorously claimed she was leaving to pursue hand modeling full-time. The story underscores playful teacher-student relationships and lasting memories.
Notable quotes & moments
- “Welcome to the Ninja Cafe” — rooftop squatter signage (creepy highlight).
- “We got back everything that was ever stolen” — Bo Diddles story payoff.
- “Our wedding bands are made from tooth gold” — memorable & grossly delightful reveal.
- Listener sign-off line echoed: “Stay sexy and don’t get murdered.”
Key takeaways and small lessons
- Safety: Avoid entering abandoned buildings—there may be squatters or unknown hazards.
- Work smarts: Be vigilant when making change; quick-change scams particularly target young/novice cashiers.
- Human (and animal) surprises: Pets can hide long-term loot; weird family heirlooms can have unexpected origins—and sometimes you embrace the oddity.
- Moderation: Drinking heavily at events can lead to regretful, public mishaps—friends matter.
- Joy of pranks: Harmless, long-running jokes (hand-model rumor) can build fond memories and a unique legacy.
How to submit / production notes
- Send stories or hometowns to: myfavoritemurder@gmail.com
- Follow the show on Instagram: @myfavoritemurder
- Listen via iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or your podcast platform.
Production credits (from episode):
- Production: Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
- Senior producer: Molly Smith
- Associate producer: Tessa Hughes
- Editor: Aristotle Acevedo
- Mixed by: Liana Squalachi
Stay sexy — and don’t get murdered.