This week, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Father Dearest” (Season 13, Episode 20) and discuss the real-life story of prolific sperm donor Ben Seisler. Plus, they interview the delightful Eric Close.

SOURCES:
Daily Mail
Salon
Wikipedia - Genetic sexual attraction
Wikipedia - Westermarck effect
ABC7
Time
Center for Genetics and Society

WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Families Rising

Next week’s episode will be “Deadly Ambition” (Season 14, Episode 15).

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This week, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, &ldquo;Father Dearest&rdquo; (Season 13, Episode 20) and discuss the real-life story of prolific sperm donor Ben Seisler. Plus, they interview the delightful Eric Close.
SOURCES: <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3725551/Mother-36-son-19-fell-love-met-year-gave-adoption-baby-say-willing-risk-JAIL-defend-love.html">Daily Mail</a> <a href="https://www.salon.com/2016/08/16/debunking-genetic-sexual-attraction-incest-by-any-other-name-is-still-incest/">Salon</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_sexual_attraction">Wikipedia - Genetic sexual attraction</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westermarck_effect">Wikipedia - Westermarck effect</a> <a href="https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/mother-son-in-clovis-incest-case-accept-plea-deals">ABC7</a> <a href="https://time.com/archive/6641585/frozen-assets/">Time</a> <a href="https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article/one-man-fathering-150-children-why-sperm-banks-may-be-unethical">Center for Genetics and Society</a>
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: <a href="https://wearefamiliesrising.org/resource/helping-children-connect-with-birth-parents/">Families Rising</a>
Next week&rsquo;s episode will be &ldquo;Deadly Ambition&rdquo; (Season 14, Episode 15).
Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu">https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu</a>

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, TV, pop culture and more! Members of the elite squad like Kelli Giddish, BD Wong and Diane Neal have previously guested along with many more! Plus, the two friends frequently take to the stage with live shows featuring a PowerPoint, games and lots of laughs. Go to http://thatsmesseduplive.com or check their Instagram @thatsmesseduppod to check tour dates and get episode homework!

That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that 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, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, I Said No Gifts!, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

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, TV, pop culture and more! Members of the elite squad like Kelli Giddish, BD Wong and Diane Neal have previously guested along with many more! Plus, the two friends frequently take to the stage with live shows featuring a PowerPoint, games and lots of laughs. Go to http://thatsmesseduplive.com or check their Instagram @thatsmesseduppod to check tour dates and get episode homework!

That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that 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, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, I Said No Gifts!, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

Father Dearest w/ Eric Close

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