
That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 26min
Depravity Standard
Today, Liza and Kara cover “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9) and dissect the terrifying disappearance of Etan Patz. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Disappearance of Etan PatzThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3ABC NewsNew York MagazineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Lost Boy - “48 Hours”Next week’s episode will be “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 29min
Manhattan Vigil
In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5) and discuss the upsetting Bobby Greenlease kidnapping case.SOURCES:St. Louis Post-DispatchFBI.govWikipedia - Murder of Bobby GreenleaseWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:International Centre for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 46min
Solitary
This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3). Plus, they cover four different real-life events: the murder of Mary Rogers, the disappearance of Margot Kidder, the release of Herman Bell, and Norman Mailer’s involvement with convicted killer Jack Abbott. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Mental FlossChicago TribuneThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The Washington PostCBS NewsWikipedia - Norman MailerWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Time: The Kalief Browder StoryNext week’s episode will be “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 36min
Tortured
On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16) and dissect the truly horrific murders of renowned serial killer Jerry Brudos.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Jerry BrudosThat Oregon LifeRadford UniversityCrime LibraryWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Lust Killer by Ann RuleNext week’s episode will be “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 22min
Secrets
This week, Kara and Liza recap “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12). Plus, they cover the separate murders of two New York teachers: Roseann Quinn and Jonathan Levin.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7Wikipedia - William Howard Taft High School (New York City)New York Daily NewsNew York State Incarcerated LookupThe Washington PostNew York PostThe CinemaholicWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Sex Addicts AnonymousNext week’s episode will be “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 13min
Appearances
On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19). They also cover the murder of Rachael Runyan and the proliferation of computer-generated child sexual abuse material.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Murder of Rachael RunyanABC4 Utah - 1ABC4 Utah - 2KSL NewsThe Washington PostThe VergeWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:CSAM - The National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 31min
Authority
This week, Kara and Liza recap the much-requested episode “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17) and cover the incredibly upsetting David Richard Stewart case.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The Sun 1The Sun 2BustleNBC NewsABC NewsBerkeley.eduMilligram.weebly.comThe AtlanticDon’t Pick Up The Phone - DocuseriesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Don’t Pick Up The Phone - DocuseriesNext week’s episode will be “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 30min
Scorched Earth
Today, Liza and Kara cover “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1) and discuss Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s high-profile sexual assault allegations.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Room 2806: The AccusationWikipedia - Dominique Strauss-KahnWikipedia - New York v. Strauss-KahnThe New York TimesNewsweekABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Room 2806: The AccusationNext week’s episode will be “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 16min
Competence
This week, Kara and Liza recap “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22) and explore the upsetting case of Annette R.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4Los Angeles TimesCNNThe Washington PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The ArcNext week’s episode will be “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 22min
Futility
On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22) and dissect the terrifying crimes of serial killer Altemio Sanchez.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Altemio SanchezCNNThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3NBC News‘Criminal profiling doesn’t work. TV shows should maybe stop celebrating it’ by Dylan Matthews‘Generosity and paranoia’ by Madeleine ConnorsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINNNext week’s episode will be “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.