That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
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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.
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.
Episodes
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Sep 27, 2022 • 1h 53min
Double Strands w/ Karen Tsen Lee
The ladies recap the infamous episode “Double Strands” (Season 13, Episode 4) and discuss the bizarre case of Darrin Fernandez, as well as the crimes of the "The East Coast Rapist." Plus, Kara and Liza sit down with an SVU regular, the wonderful Karen Tsen Lee.SOURCES:Mental FlossSouth Coast TodayWCVBNews 24Wikipedia - East Coast RapistWashington Post 1Washington Post 2Washington Post 3WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘One Twin Committed the Crime — but Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit’ by Carl Zimmerhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/01/science/twins-dna-crime-paternity.htmlNext week’s episode will be “Maternal Instincts” (Season 17, Episode 6). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2022 • 2h
Plastic w/ Mark Feuerstein
Kara and Liza recount the episode “Plastic” (Season 20, Episode 11), explore the unsettling crimes of Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley, and chop it up with the magnificent Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later).SOURCES:LA Times 1LA Times 2LA Times 3LA Times 4DeadlineCBS News 1CBS News 2Wikipedia - Grant RobicheauxBuzzfeedHeySoCalMyNewsLA.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women’s Healthhttps://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/date-rape-drugsNext week’s episode will be “Double Strands” (Season 13, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2022 • 2h 9min
Rhodium Nights w/ Brooke Smith
The ladies recap “Rhodium Nights” (Season 13, Episode 23), discuss the infamous Greg Kelly rape allegation, and have a phenomenal conversation with the iconic Brooke Smith (The Silence of the Lambs, Grey's Anatomy).SOURCES:NY TimesBuzzfeedWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘She Accused A TV Anchor Of Rape And Got Dragged Through The Tabloids’ by Jessica Testahttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jtes/she-accused-a-tv-anchor-of-rape-and-got-dragged-through-theNext week’s episode will be “Plastic” (Season 20, Episode 11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 55min
Countdown w/ Andrea Bowen
Kara and Liza discuss the riveting episode “Countdown” (Season 2, Episode 15), explore the horrific crimes of Scottish serial killer Robert Black, and have a conversation with the delightful Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives).SOURCES:Belfast TelegraphWikipedia - Robert Black (serial killer)The ChronicleEdinburgh NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Protecting Against Child Predators’ by Katherine Leehttps://www.verywellfamily.com/protecting-against-child-predators-620502#Next week’s episode will be “Rhodium Nights” (Season 13, Episode 23). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2022 • 2h 6min
Granting Immunity w/ Missi Pyle
Today, Liza and Kara go over “Granting Immunity” (Season 16, Episode 19), discuss the Rockdale County syphilis outbreak, analyze the history of anti-vaxxers, and have a conversation with the legendary Missi Pyle.SOURCES:Wikipedia 1Wikipedia 2NY Times 1NY Times 2NY Times 3Paley CenterWashington PostHistory of VaccinesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionBBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ‘How Do We Approach Anti-Vaccination Attitudes?’ by Dr. Christopher A. Swinglehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140172/Next week’s episode will be “Countdown” (Season 2, Episode 15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2022 • 2h 7min
Criminal w/ Doug E. Doug
Kara and Liza follow the twists and turns of “Criminal” (Season 5, Episode 21), discuss the Kevin Tunell DUI case and a few other stories about college professors with criminal records. Plus, a can’t miss convo with the great Doug E. Doug (Cool Runnings).SOURCES:LA TimesWashington PostNY TimesNew York MagazineStar TribuneThe Chronicle of Higher EducationWBURABC 10 KXTV from Sacramento, CaliforniaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Fortune Society - “The Fortune Society’s mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration.”https://fortunesociety.org/Next week’s episode will be “Granting Immunity” (Season 16, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2022 • 2h 4min
Undercover Mother w/ Laura Gómez
Today’s episode includes a recap of “Undercover Mother” (Season 16, Episode 15), the story of the disappearance of Marita Verón, and have a chat with the wonderful Laura Gómez (Orange Is the New Black).SOURCES:BBCGlamourTip HeroesNY TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The National Human Trafficking Hotlinehttps://humantraffickinghotline.org/Next week’s episode will be “Criminal” (Season 5, Episode 21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 58min
Taken w/ Jenna Lamia
Liza and Kara talk about “Taken” (Season 2, Episode 8) and explore the history of the Irish Travellers and a rape allegation at Disney World. Then they have a conversation with multi-hyphenate Jenna Lamia (Awkward, Resident Alien).SOURCES:Tampa Bay TimesWikipedia - Irish TravellersCult Education InstituteDateline NBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Just Detention International - “A health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.”https://justdetention.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Undercover Mother” (Season 16, Episode 15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2022 • 2h 22min
Savior w/ Henry Zebrowski
Today, Liza and Kara go over SVU’s “Savior” (Season 11, Episode 14), analyze the crimes of The Yorkshire Ripper, and have a conversation with the very funny Henry Zebrowski.SOURCES:Biography.comWikipedia - Peter Sutcliffe‘The Ripper’ - DocumentaryUSA TodayExeculink.comManchester Evening NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Treasures - “Empowering women in the sex industry and survivors of trafficking to live healthy, flourishing lives.”https://www.iamatreasure.com/Next week’s episode will be “Taken” (Season 2, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2022 • 2h 15min
Zero Tolerance w/ Scarlett Lopez
On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Zero Tolerance” (Season 20, Episode 3), do a deep dive into the Trump family separation policy and the Southwest Key Facilities abuses, and have a great conversation with up-and-comer Scarlett Lopez.SOURCES:AZ Central - 1AZ Central - 2Department of Justice - U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of ArizonaSouthwestKey.orgNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10AP News Washington PostHuman Rights Watch - 1Human Rights Watch - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Al Otro Lado - Justice For Migrantshttps://alotrolado.org/Next week’s episode will be “Savior” (Season 11, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
