That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
Each week, comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk break down episodes of NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, take a deep dive into the true crimes they're based on and interview on-screen talent, ranging from big stars to joggers who find the body. These are their stories. Dun dun! Tune in as they discuss all things not only Law & Order: SVU, but unfiltered hot takes on entertainment,…Social links:
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Child's Welfare w/ Michael Weston
Today, Liza and Kara tackle the episode “Child's Welfare” (Season 13, Episode 16), discuss the truly horrific kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, and interview the wonderful Michael Weston (aka Simon, Olivia Benson’s brother). SOURCES: CBS News The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Time…
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Swimming With The Sharks w/ Radha Mitchell
This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Swimming With The Sharks” (Season 21, Episode 15) and discuss the infuriating Seemona Sumasar and Jerry Ramrattan case. Plus, they interview the incredibly talented Radha Mitchell. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 CNN ABC 7 1 …
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Assumptions w/ Nazneen Contractor
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “Assumptions” (Season 20, Episode 23), investigate the January 2019 confrontation at the Lincoln Memorial, and chat with the brilliant Nazneen Contractor. SOURCES: CNN 1 CNN 2 CBS News 1 CBS News 2 The Guardian NPR ABC News First Amendment Watch 1 First…
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Star-Struck Victims w/ Craig Bierko
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Star-Struck Victims” (Season 17, Episode 16). They discuss the dozens of horrific rape allegations against Bill Cosby. And to cleanse the palate, they chat with the wonderful Craig Bierko. SOURCES: CNN Action News 5 Yahoo The Hollywood Reporter Wikipedia - Bill Cosb…
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Savant
Today, Liza and Kara tackle the classic SVU episode “Savant” (Season 9, Episode 4) and discuss the bizarre crimes of wife-murderer Jonathan Nyce. SOURCES: The New York Times NBC News The Reporter NBC Philadelphia American Veterinary Medical Association U.S. Food and Drug Administration Forensic Fi…
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Murdered at a Bad Address w/ Happy Anderson
This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Murdered at a Bad Address” (Season 21, Episode 6) and discuss the scandal surrounding corrupt cop Louis N. Scarcella. Plus, they interview the wonderful Happy Anderson. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The…
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Devastating Story w/ Ally Ioannides
Today, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode “Devastating Story” (Season 16, Episode 18), investigate the retracted "A Rape on Campus" article published in Rolling Stone magazine, and chat with the delightful Ally Ioannides. SOURCES: Wikipedia - 2007 De Anza College rape investigation The Guardian…
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American Dream & Sanctuary w/ Poorna Jagannathan
This week, Kara and Liza recap a two-part episode, “American Dream” & “Sanctuary” (Season 18, Episodes 2 & 21). They discuss the real-life racially motivated murder by Adam Purinton. And to cap off the episode, they interview the fabulous Poorna Jagannathan. SOURCES: PBS The New York Times 1 The N…
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Angels
Today, Liza and Kara tackle the disturbing episode “Angels” (Season 4, Episode 6), NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association), and the horrific real-life work of psychologist and sexologist Helmut Kentler. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Helmut Kentler The New Yorker WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Germ…
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Motherly Love w/ Sarah Wynter
This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Motherly Love” (Season 18, Episode 10) and discuss the upsetting crimes of pedophile teacher Pamela Joan Rogers. Plus, they interview the delightful Sarah Wynter. SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 NBC New York ABC 7 New York Spectrum News New Yor…
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