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 19, 2021 • 1h 30min
Accredo w/ Sebastian Roché
Join Kara and Liza this week as they recap “Accredo” (Season 20, Episode 5), talk all things NXIVM, and interview the actor who portrays a convincing cult leader, Sebastian Roché.SOURCES:HBO’s The VowForbesThe New York Times - 1The New York Times - 2Times UnionVanity Fair - 1Vanity Fair - 2Vanity Fair - 3NewsweekKatie HillWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/Next week’s episode will be “Pornstar’s Requiem” (Season 16, Episode 5). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 5min
Counterfeit w/ Michael O'Keefe
On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover “Counterfeit” (Season 3, Episode 14), the crimes of Craig Peyer, and chat with SVU-regular, Michael O’Keefe.SOURCES:Forensic FilesCBS 8 San DiegoNBC 7 San DiegoWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Join Cara Knott's family in writing to CA Governor Gavin Newsom to block any early release for Craig Peyer: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/Next week’s episode will be “Accredo” (Season 20, Episode 5). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 8min
Babes w/ Jess Varley
This week, Liza and Kara dig into the episode “Babes” (Season 10, Episode 6), the scenario it’s based on, and hear from the pregnancy pact ringleader herself, Fidelia, aka Jess Varley.SOURCES:Mass Alliance on Teen PregnancyGloucester 18 TrailerGloucester 18 ScenesInside EditionMarieClaireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Planned Parenthood: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 5min
Burned w/ Tiffany Evans
This episode, Kara and Liza take listeners through SVU's "Burned" (Season 8, Episode 11), the incredible story of survivor Yvette Cade, and talk with the actress who portrays Tessa, Tiffany Evans.SOURCES:OprahABC NewsWashington Post HLNWUSA 9WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 31min
Raw w/ Marcia Gay Harden
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode "Raw" (Season 7, Episode 6), the multiple true crimes the episode is ripped from, and chat with Oscar-winner and icon, Marcia Gay Harden. SOURCES:Washington PostNew York TimesChicago TribuneFox 32 Chicago Indiana UniversitySouthern Poverty Law CenterFBIYouTubeMatthew F Hale (Wiki) Benjamin Nathaniel Smith (Wiki)Kingston Courthouse Shooting (Wiki)WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Ricky Byrdsong Memorial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 14min
Damaged w/ Ari Graynor
This week, Kara and Liza take listeners through Liza’s all-time favorite SVU episode, “Damaged” (Season 4, Episode 11) and the true crime it’s based on, The Ken and Barbie Killers. Plus a visit from Ari Graynor! SOURCES: Ken and Barbie Killers - YouTubeEsquireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: If you are interested in learning more about psychopathy, check out The Psychopath Test, by Jon Ronson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 11min
Bully w/ Kate Burton
In their first episode, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Bully” (Season 12, Episode 18) and the true scenarios (Leona Helmsley and R. Budd Dwyer) the episode is based on. Plus an interview with the “bully” herself, Kate Burton. SOURCES:Barbara Walters SpecialR. Budd Dwyer WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: For more information on workplace bullying, visit https://workplacebullying.org/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2020 • 3min
Introducing That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
Meet Kara and Liza: friends, comedians, Law & Order: SVU superfans, and hosts of Exactly Right’s newest true crime podcast, That's Messed Up. Each week, the pair take a deep dive into an iconic SVU episode, reveal the true crime it's based on, and chat up actors involved in the production—cult leaders and fruit vendors alike. From classic crimes to ones that didn’t make the headlines—you’ll hear them all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
