That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

On this special bonus episode, Kara and Liza take a few moments to remember the life and work of Richard Belzer and his portrayal of the legendary character John Munch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “The Undiscovered Country” (Season 19, Episode 13), discuss the devastating Charlie Gard case, and speak to the delightful Joe Tapper.SOURCES:Wikipedia - Charlie Gard caseThe New York TimesThe IndependentPeopleReutersWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘When Doctors and Parents Don’t Agree: The story of Charlie Gard’ by Natasha Hammond-Browninghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5715039/Next week’s episode will be “Chasing Theo” (Season 18, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the creepy “Turn Me on Take Me Private” (Season 22, Episode 5) and discuss the frustrating story of former NYC paramedic Lauren Caitlyn Kwei. Plus, this episode has TWO incredible interviews - Broadway darlings Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) and Eva Noblezada (Miss Saigon).SOURCES:New York PostYahooRolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Cam’https://www.netflix.com/title/80177400?source=35‘Camgirl’https://bookshop.org/p/books/camgirl-isa-mazzei/10109904Next week’s episode will be “The Undiscovered Country” (Season 19, Episode 13). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Contrapasso” (Season 19, Episode 3), discuss the disturbing Sean Shaynak case, and speak to the amazingly talented actor Kathleen Munroe (FBI).SOURCES:New York Magazine 1New York Magazine 2The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3ABC7 New YorkSpectrum NewsThe Daily MailJezebelNew York PostHomefacts.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Sexual Misconduct In The Classroom: Everything You Need to Know’https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/sexual-misconduct-in-the-classroom-everything-you-need-to-know/Next week’s episode will be “Turn Me on Take Me Private” (Season 22, Episode 5). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Shaken” (Season 5, Episode 10), look into the history of “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and the Louise Woodward case, plus have a stirring conversation with the queen, the legend, Beverly D'Angelo.SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7Publications.aap.orgThe Washington Post 1The Washington Post 2The Washington Post 3The Washington Post 4Northwestern.eduThe Star DemocratMyeasternshoremd.comThe Daily MailYahooReason.comCleveland ClinicWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Parent's Resources - Shaken Baby Syndromehttps://www.childhelp.org/parent-resources/shaken-baby-syndrome/Next week’s episode will be “Contrapasso” (Season 19, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the all-too-real “Real Fake News” (Season 18, Episode 17), analyze the bizarre events around PizzaGate, and speak to the delightful Kevin Carolan (Can You Ever Forgive Me?).SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2TimeWikipedia - Pizzagate conspiracy theoryWikipedia - Jack PosobiecSouthern Poverty Law CenterEsquireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘How Americans can help stop fake news’ by Emily Gersemahttps://news.usc.edu/179176/how-to-help-stop-fake-news-misinformation-usc-experts/Next week’s episode will be “Shaken” (Season 5, Episode 10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kara and Liza cover “Abomination” (Season 5, Episode 8), investigate the horrific practices of the Westboro Baptist Church, and have a fantastic convo with the wonderful Michael Boatman (Spin City, The Good Fight).SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3MatthewShepard.comHistory.comNPR 1NPR 2NPR 3Southern Poverty Law Center 1Southern Poverty Law Center 2The Press and JournalThe Westboro Baptist Church WebsiteCNN​​JohnAvlon.comTimePoliticoThe Washington PostWNYCEsquireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:PFLAGhttps://pflag.org/Next week’s episode will be “Real Fake News” (Season 18, Episode 17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kara and Liza go over the episode “Tangled Strands of Justice” (Season 23, Episode 19), untangle a Jane Doe case whose DNA was inappropriately utilized, and have a fantastic conversation with the fabulous Orfeh.SOURCES:NPR 1NPR 2NPR 3Davis VanguardSan Francisco Chronicle 1San Francisco Chronicle 2San Francisco Chronicle 3San Francisco Chronicle 4​​California Legislative InformationFastDemocracyNew York Times 1New York Times 2New York Times 3Electronic Frontier FoundationWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Black Women Revolthttps://blackwomenrevolt.org/Next week’s episode will be “Abomination” (Season 5, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a historic episode. This week, Liza and Kara break down “Home Invasions” (Season 13, Episode 14) and discuss the disturbing case of Jennifer Pan. Plus, they speak to the legend, the one and only Kelli Giddish aka Detective Amanda Rollins.SOURCES:Wikipedia - Stacey LannertWikipedia - Jennifer PanToronto LifeCBC 1CBC 2Northwest Asian WeeklyCrime TravellerWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:A Daughter's Deadly Deception: The Jennifer Pan Storyhttps://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459735248-a-daughter-s-deadly-deceptionNext week’s episode will be “Tangled Strands of Justice” (Season 23, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the haunting “Persona” (Season 10, Episode 8). They discuss the lives of three separate women who inspired this episode - Leslie Crocker Snyder, Marie Dean Arrington, and Kiranjit Ahluwalia. And they have a chat with the iconic Clea DuVall.SOURCES:The New YorkerWikipedia - Leslie Crocker SnyderWikipedia - Marie Dean ArringtonWikipedia - Kiranjit AhluwaliaWe’re HistoryMurderpediaCrimeReadsThe GuardianSouthall Black SistersWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:DomesticShelters.orghttps://www.domesticshelters.org/Next week’s episode will be “Home Invasions” (Season 13, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.