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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Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 57min
Producer's Backend w/ Stevie Lynn Jones
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode, “Producer’s Backend” (Season 16, Episode 3), the controversies around Bryan Singer and Dan Schneider, and chat with the lovely Stevie Lynn Jones. SOURCES:The AtlanticWikipediaRolling StoneHollywood ReporterVariety - 1Variety - 2LA Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Tragedy” (Season 5, Episode 1). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2022 • 2h 3min
Blood Brothers w/ Judy Reyes
Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Blood Brothers” (Season 13, Episode 3), the background of the Arnold Schwarzenegger affair, and chat with the talented Judy Reyes. SOURCES:LA Times - 1LA Times - 2NY Daily NewsWikipediaHello!The SunSydney Morning Harold WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:North American Council on Adoptable Children - https://nacac.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Producer’s Backend” (Season 16, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 51min
One More Tale of Two Victims w/ Johnny Pemberton
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “One More Tale of Two Victims (Season 23, Episode 4), the case of Trevor Lawler, and interview actor (and friend!) Johnny Pemberton.SOURCES:BBC - 1BBC - 2IndependentDaily MailManchester Evening NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINN - https://www.rainn.org/Next week’s episode will be “Blood Brothers” (Season 13, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 4, 2022 • 1h 43min
Name w/ Paula Garcés
This week, Liza and Kara break down “Name” (Season 7, Episode 7), the mysterious disappearances of “The Boy in the Box” and “The Clinton Avenue Five,” and interview the multi-talented Paula Garcés. SOURCES:NY Times Philadelphia InquirerNJ 101.5CBS New YorkNJ.com - 1NJ.com - 2NJ.com - 3BlackHistory.comCrime ReadsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cold Case Foundation - https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/ Next week’s episode will be “One More Tale of Two Victims” (Season 23, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 50min
Hell's Kitchen w/ Sara Bues
Today, Liza and Kara discuss “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 20, Episode 8), the Mario Batali and Brett Kavanaugh allegations, and chat with actor Sara Bues. SOURCES:Axios - 1Axios - 2Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2The New YorkerLA TimesHarvard Business ReviewEater - 1Eater - 2Newsweek ABC NewsFox LexingtonWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Hollaback! - https://www.ihollaback.org/Next week’s episode will be “Name” (Season 7, Episode 7). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2021 • 2h 16min
Presumed Guilty w/ Denis O'Hare
In honor of the holiday season, Kara and Liza recap an SVU Christmas episode “Presumed Guilty” (Season 14, Episode 10), talk about the long history of child abuse in the Catholic Church, and interview legendary character actor Denis O’Hare. SOURCES:CNNBBCNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10Herman LawProPublicaUSA TodayNY PostThe Limited TimesCourthouse NewsWashington PostNewcastle HeraldWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) - https://www.snapnetwork.org/Next week’s episode will be “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 20, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 49min
Pathological w/ Erin Wilhelmi
This week, Liza and Kara talk “Pathological” (Season 19, Episode 10), the story of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard, and interview the episode’s lead, Erin Wilhelmi. SOURCES:Mommy Dead and Dearest - HBOBiographyPeopleBuzzfeed NewsWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Mommy Dead and Dearest (HBO) - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/mommy-dead-and-dearestNext week’s episode will be “Presumed Guilty” (Season 14, Episode 10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2021 • 2h 3min
Pure w/ Karen Kilgariff
Today Kara and Liza celebrate the one year anniversary of That’s Messed Up! They cover the SVU episode “Pure” (Season 6, Episode 18), the case of Bobbie Jo Stinnett, and interview SVU superfan Karen Kilgariff. SOURCES:KMBC NBC News The SunWikipedia Topeka Capital-JournalBBC WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide - https://deathpenaltyworldwide.org/Next week’s episode will be “Pathological” (Season 19, Episode 10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 25min
Poison w/ Tom Skerritt
Today, Kara and Liza recap “Poison” (Season 5, Episode 24), the story of Patricia Stallings, and interview legendary actor, Tom Skerritt.SOURCES:Unsolved MysteriesPeopleWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Innocence Project - https://innocenceproject.orgNext week’s episode will be “Pure” (Season 6, Episode 18). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2021 • 1h 55min
Scavenger w/ Elizabeth Franz
Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Scavenger” (Season 6, Episode 4), the BTK Killer, and interview Tony-winning character actor, Elizabeth Franz.SOURCES:Biography - 1Biography - 2The Wichita EagleWikipediaABC NewsA&ECNNUSA TodayThe SunRolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“Confessions of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer” by Katherine Ramsland https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29464589-confession-of-a-serial-killerNext week’s episode will be “Poison” (Season 5, Episode 24). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
