That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14) and dissect the criminal life of Willie Bosket.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 7The New York Times 8The Marshall ProjectThe Los Angeles TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon RonsonNext week’s episode will be “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19) and discuss the “Child of Rage” Beth Thomas.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Child of Rage - (Full Documentary)DistractifyPractical PieWikipedia - Child of RageABC NewsWikipedia - Candace NewmakerPsychology TodayThe AtlanticWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:When Your Child Is A Psychopath By Barbara Bradley HagertyNext week’s episode will be “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21) and discuss the tortured life of Justin Berry.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York TimesNew York MagazineWikipedia - Kurt EichenwaldKurtEichenwald.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Porn ConversationNext week’s episode will be “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the horrific murder of Sandra Cantu and the investigation that unfolds. They also touch on topics like Jewish culture, racquetball, and the Lumi deodorant. The chapter ends by previewing the next episode on the dark web.

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15) and cover several real-life crimes including multiple cases of recalled dangerous toys and the alleged sex abuse perpetrated by famed pediatrician Mel Levine. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the very talented John Gallagher Jr. (Spring Awakening).This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4NBC NewsABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Lead Poisoning Health Effects in ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14). They discuss several upsetting cases including the disappearance of Sky Metalwala and the abandonment of Artem Saveliev. Plus, they chat with the phenomenal Jessica Phillips aka Pippa Cox.This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:PeopleWikipedia - Disappearance of Sky MetalwalaKing 5 NewsWikipedia - Disruption (adoption)The New York TimesForbesUnited States Citizenship and Immigration ServicesCBS NewsNPRWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Adoption Disruption/DissolutionNext week’s episode will be “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Liza and Kara recap “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8), investigate the Ray Rice case, and chat with the marvelous Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Wire).SOURCES:EssenceWikipedia - Ray RiceTMZMen's JournalWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Love Life Now FoundationNext week’s episode will be “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17), dissect the disturbing murder of Jennifer Cave, and have a great chat with the wonderful Trieste Kelly Dunn (Banshee, Blindspot). SOURCES:Los Angeles TimesNew York PostAustin American-StatesmanKXANThe Austin ChronicleCBS NewsTexas District & County Attorneys AssociationWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Problem Gambling HelplineNext week’s episode will be “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara cover “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16). They discuss multiple cases including the murder of Mabel Monahan and the crimes of Johnny Paul Penry. Plus, they speak to the wonderful Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter, Old School). This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:Los Angeles MagazineWikipedia - Barbara GrahamThe New York TimesWikipedia - Johnny Paul PenryWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Intellectual Disability and the Death PenaltyNext week’s episode will be “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kara and Liza recap “Ballerina” (Season 10, Episode 16) and explore two truly wild cases; Betty Neumar (a.k.a. "The Black Widow Granny") and Sante and Kenneth Kimes. Plus, they speak to the legend Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo).This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5Vanity FairThe Daily MailCleveland.comSyracuse.comThe Florida Times-UnionLos Angeles TimesThe Maverick FilesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Like Mother, Like Son: The Strange Story Of Santé & Kenneth KimesNext week’s episode will be “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.