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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Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 54min
Redemption w/ David Keith
This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Redemption” (Season 3, Episode 6), the wrongful convictions surrounding the crimes of Eddie Mosley, and interview the incredible David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman, Behind Enemy Lines). SOURCES:CBS News 1CBS News 2BBCWikipedia - Albert DeSalvoThe New York TimesThe Innocence Project 1The Innocence Project 2Wikipedia - Eddie MosleySun Sentinel WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Equal Justice Initiative Next week’s episode will be “Gambler's Fallacy" (Season 15, Episode 17). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 26min
A Single Life
Today, Kara and Liza dissect a very early episode of SVU, “A Single Life” (Season 1, Episode 2), and discuss the long awaited conviction of rapist Lloyd Woodbury. SOURCES:The Los Angeles TimesThe New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Children's Alliance Next week’s episode will be “Redemption” (Season 3, Episode 6). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 37min
Monster's Legacy
This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Monster's Legacy” (Season 14, Episode 13) and dissect the horrific crimes of defrocked Episcopal priest and child pornographer Claudius Vermilye. SOURCES: The Washington Post 1 The Washington Post 2 Wikipedia - John Geoghan CBS News Wikipedia - Claudius Vermilye The Dallas Morning News Slate WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The NO MORE Global Directory Next week’s episode will be “A Single Life" (Season 1, Episode 2). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 35min
Solving for the Unknowns
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Solving for the Unknowns” (Season 21, Episode 19) and discuss the Ian Jurgesen case and the alleged roofie-ing of women’s drinks at a Seattle nightclub. SOURCES: KIRO-TV 1 KIRO-TV 2 EDM.com Emerald City EDM Dance Music NW Daily Mail Daily Mirror WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Tips for Safer Online Dating and Dating App Use - RAINN Next week’s episode will be “Monster's Legacy” (Season 14, Episode 13). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hquSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 19min
Manic
This week, Liza and Kara discuss the ever-relevant episode “Manic” (Season 5, Episode 2) and the Franklin v. Parke-Davis lawsuit involving the neuropathy drug gabapentin. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 Wikipedia - Columbine High School massacre The Denver Post The Washington Post National Library of Medicine Wikipedia - Franklin v. Parke-Davis WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Brady: United Against Gun Violence Next week’s episode will be “Solving for the Unknowns" (Season 21, Episode 19). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 56min
Thought Criminal
Today, Kara and Liza dissect the episode “Thought Criminal” (Season 15, Episodes 23) and discuss the bizarre and disturbing real-life behavior of Gilberto Valle aka the “Cannibal Cop.” SOURCES: Reuters The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 Wikipedia - United States v. Valle WABC-TV New York Daily News 1 New York Daily News 2 Oxygen Good Reads The Week WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Trans Lifeline and Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop Next week’s episode will be “Manic” (Season 5, Episode 2). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 37min
Baggage
This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Baggage” (Season 10, Episode 18) and dissect the horrific crimes of Francisco de Assis Pereira (a.k.a. "The Park Maniac"). SOURCES: The Park Maniac: The Untold Story (2024) Wikipedia - Francisco de Assis Pereira Murderpedia - Francisco de Assis Pereira WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory ARC Firefighter Fund Next week’s episode will be “Thought Criminal" (Season 15, Episode 23). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 43min
Lust
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Lust” (Season 4, Episode 4) and discuss the crimes and secret affairs of wife murderer Dirk Greineder. SOURCES: A Murder in Wellesley CBS news History Cape Cod Times 1 Cape Cod Times 2 SouthCoast Today The New York Times Seacoast Online The Swellesley Report The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Orlando Sentinel WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Contact Tracing - CDC Next week’s episode will be “Baggage” (Season 10, Episode 18). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 16min
Prodigy
This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Prodigy” (Season 3, Episode 13) and the crimes of the serial killer-obsessed serial killer Jason Massey. SOURCES: McCready Law Group Wikipedia - Jason Massey Chron Crime Library WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Next week’s episode will be “Lust" (Season 4, Episode 4). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2024 • 2h 9min
Nationwide Manhunt w/ Sarah Storm
Today, Kara and Liza analyze the episode “Nationwide Manhunt” (Season 17, Episodes 14), discuss the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape, and interview the fantastic Sarah Storm. SOURCES: NY.gov ABC News 1 ABC News 2 ABC News 3 ABC News 4 A&E The New York Times New York Magazine State of New York Office of the Inspector General WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Escape at Dannemora Next week’s episode will be “Prodigy” (Season 3, Episode 13). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
