

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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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 29min
The Presence of Absence w/ Eden Malyn
This week, Liza and Kara recap “The Presence of Absence” (Season 24, Episode 16), discuss the truly bizarre case of Gayle Newland, and interview the delightful Eden Malyn. SOURCES: The Independent 1 The Independent 2 The Guardian BBC The Daily Mail WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Next week’s episode will be “Devil's Dissections" & "Criminal Pathology" (Season 17, Episodes 1 & 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.

Oct 22, 2024 • 2h 11min
Goliath w/ Amy Landecker
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Goliath” (Season 6, Episode 23), the Mefloquine-related murders on the Fort Bragg military installation, and interview the phenomenally talented Amy Landecker.SOURCES:CBS NewsThe Washington PostThe New York TimesLos Angeles TimesVanity FairABC NewsPeopleNBC NewsRolling StoneWRALNewsweekArmy TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate LocatorNext week’s episode will be “The Presence of Absence” (Season 24, Episode 16). 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.

Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 37min
Ritual
Today, Liza and Kara cover the episode “Ritual” (Season 5, Episode 14) and discuss the horrific real-life murder of the unidentified male child “Adam.”SOURCES:BBC 1BBC 2BBC 3Wikipedia - Adam (murder victim)National Library of MedicineLos Angeles TimesThe New York TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Nomi NetworkNext week’s episode will be “Goliath” (Season 6, 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.

Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 48min
Blinded w/ Arye Gross
This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Blinded” (Season 9, Episode 7), discuss the crimes of serial killer Charles Ray Hatcher, and interview the prolific Arye Gross.SOURCES:NBC NewsMurderpediaWikipedia - Riggins v. NevadaWikipedia - Ford v. WainwrightWikipedia - Charles Ray HatcherThe New York TimesRadford UniversityDuke LawWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Severe Mental Illness InitiativeNext week’s episode will be “Ritual” (Season 5, Episode 14). 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.

Oct 1, 2024 • 2h 15min
P.C. w/ Kathy Griffin
For their incredible 200th episode, Kara and Liza break down “P.C.” (Season 11, Episode 13), discuss the Lesbian Avengers feminist organization, and interview the iconic Kathy Griffin.SOURCES:MediumKSBY NewsSan Luis Obispo Tribune 1San Luis Obispo Tribune 2NoozhawkCalifornia Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS)lesbianavengers.comWikipedia - Lesbian AvengersWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire, Too - DocumentaryNext week’s episode will be “Blinded” (Season 9, Episode 7). 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.

Sep 24, 2024 • 2h 4min
Contact w/ Nicole Sullivan
This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Contact” (Season 1, Episode 19), the horrific subway crimes of James Smith in Brooklyn, and interview the legendary Nicole Sullivan.SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3New York Daily NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:What Is Street Harassment? - RAINNNext week’s episode will be “P.C.” (Season 11, 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.

Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 32min
Monogamy
Today, Kara and Liza cover the episode “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11) and discuss the horrific Richard Greist case.SOURCES:The Philadelphia Inquirer 1 The Philadelphia Inquirer 2The Philadelphia Inquirer 3The Philadelphia Inquirer 4The Philadelphia Inquirer 5ifunny.coDaily Local News 1Daily Local News 2The Times Heraldfindagrave.comThe New York TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Partnership for Women & FamiliesNext week’s episode will be “Contact” (Season 1, 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.

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 49min
Mama w/ Kathleen McNenny
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Mama” (Season 19, Episode 22), discuss the crimes of former nursing home aide Luis Gomez, and interview the wonderful Kathleen McNenny.SOURCES:Sacramento Bee 1Sacramento Bee 2CNN 1CNN 2CNN 3WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Elder Voice AdvocatesNext week’s episode will be “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11). 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.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 37min
Dearly Beloved
Kara and Liza break down “Dearly Beloved” (Season 20, Episode 19) and discuss the therapist-marrying murderer Susan Polk.SOURCES:KRQE New MexicoThe New York TimesThe CutWKMG OrlandoThe Palm Beach PostOxygenThe Mercury NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Are You Being Gaslighted? - Psychology TodayNext week’s episode will be “Mama” (Season 19, Episode 22). 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.

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 54min
Ridicule w/ Diane Neal
This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Ridicule” (Season 3, Episode 10), the case of the "Manacled Mormon," and they are once again joined by the electric Diane Neal.SOURCES:The GuardianWikipedia - Manacled Mormon caseNBC Los AngelesThe New York TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Tabloid - A film by Errol MorrisNext week’s episode will be “Dearly Beloved” (Season 20, 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.