That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
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300 episodes · Explicit
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!
More about the show
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.
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Desperate w/ Rob Estes
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Desperate” (Season 4, Episode 18), discuss the fascinating life of activist Faye Yager, and interview the iconic Rob Estes (Melrose Place). SOURCES: NYCLU FBI.gov 1…
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Genes w/ Michael Torpey
This week, Liza and Kara cover the episode,“Genes” (Season 18, Episode 13), discuss the blackout murders perpetrated by Paul Cox, and interview the delightful Michael Torpey. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York…
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Russian Love Poem
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the early SVU episode “Russian Love Poem” (Season 1, Episode 12) and dissect the vicious bludgeoning of the Atlanta millionaire Lance Herndon. SOURCES: NBC News NBC United Press…
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Rape Interrupted w/ Anna Osceola
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Rape Interrupted” (Season 18, Episode 5), discuss the horrific Brock Turner case, and interview the wonderful Anna Osceola. SOURCES: The Washington Post Associated Press Stanford…
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Probability of Doom w/ Sarah Lynn Marion
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Probability of Doom” (Season 25, Episode 7), discuss the sympathetic crimes of Brigitte Harris, and interview the delightful Sarah Lynn Marion. SOURCES: People NBC News…
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Closure (Part I & II)
This week, Kara and Liza cover a two-part episode,“Closure” (Part I & II) (Season 1, Episode 10 & Season 2, Episode 3), and discuss the crimes of two different horrific rapists - Isaac Jones (a.k.a. "The Bronx Rapist")…
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Rotten w/ Terry Serpico
Today, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Rotten” (Season 4, Episode 13), analyze the grisly crimes of serial killer Manuel Pardo, and interview the legendary Terry Serpico. SOURCES: New York Daily News 1 New York…
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Prima Nocta w/ Elizabeth Paige
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Prima Nocta” (Season 25, Episode 11), discuss the case involving Jennifer Wilbanks (a.k.a. "The Runaway Bride"), and interview the lovely Elizabeth Paige. SOURCES: People NBC News CBS…
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All Pain Is One Malady w/ Kadia Saraf
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “All Pain Is One Malady” (Season 24, Episode 22), discuss the wild Michelle Hadley “Rape Fantasy” case, and interview the wonderful Kadia Saraf (Dexter: Resurrection).…
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Wannabe
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Wannabe” (Season 11, Episode 23) and discuss the insane behavior of fake cop Vincent Richardson. SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 CBS News 3 WTTW Fox 32 Chicago WGN TV…
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Dare
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Dare” (Season 19, Episode 16), the tragic death of former SVU actor Isabella Grasso, and the heinous details of Dr. Michael Mastromarino’s human tissue-stealing scheme.…
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In Loco Parentis w/ Ryann Shane
This week, Kara and Liza recap “In Loco Parentis” (Season 19, Episode 15), discuss the Nikki Yovino case, and interview the actress Ryann Shane (Banshee, Lights Out). SOURCES: 6ABC ABC7 New York AP News The Washington…
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Conned w/ Ally Walker
In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara tackle “Conned” (Season 11, Episode 19), discuss the outrageous crimes of con artist Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, and interview the fabulous Ally Walker. SOURCES: Vanity Fair…
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Street Revenge w/ Michael Rispoli
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Street Revenge” (Season 13, Episode 19), discuss the Rain City Superhero Movement, and interview the wonderful Michael Rispoli. SOURCES: The Week KUOW RLSH Wiki Slate…
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Shock Collar w/ JJ Pyle
Today, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Shock Collar” (Season 26, Episode 20), investigate the disturbing case involving the YouTube channel FamilyOFive, and interview the delightful JJ Pyle. SOURCES: Fox 29 People…
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Wet w/ David Krumholtz
This week, Liza and Kara recap the wild episode “Wet” (Season 12, Episode 5), discuss the 1986 "Jack the Snipper" case in Los Angeles, and interview the magnificent David Krumholtz. SOURCES: Los Angeles Times United…
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Trick-Rolled at the Moulin
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Trick-Rolled at the Moulin” (Season 22, Episode 13) and discuss the outrageous crimes committed by a group of exotic dancers at the Scores strip club in New York. SOURCES:…
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Betrayal's Climax w/ Fiona Robert
This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Betrayal's Climax” (Season 15, Episode 13), discuss the rape conviction of a Virginian MS-13 gang member, and interview the wonderful actor and filmmaker Fiona Robert.…
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Anchor
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Anchor” (Season 11, Episode 10), the offensive concept of “Anchor Babies,” and the horrific, racially motivated murder of Vincent Chin. SOURCES: Oxygen The New York Times New…
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Liberties w/ Jon Patrick Walker
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Liberties” (Season 10, Episode 21), discuss the tragic life of Steven Stayner, and interview the wonderful Jon Patrick Walker. SOURCES: Los Angeles Times CBS News Hi-Desert Star…
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Manhunt
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Manhunt” (Season 2, Episode 18) and discuss two unbelievably horrific cases - the serial killers Leonard Lake & Charles Ng and the murdering pastor Gary M. Heidnik.…
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Nocturne w/ Wilson Jermaine Heredia
This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Nocturne” (Season 1, Episode 21), dissect the sex crimes of a Brooklyn middle school music teacher, and interview the iconic Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Rent). SOURCES: The…
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Man Up & Man Down w/ Philip Winchester
Today, Kara and Liza discuss two SVU episodes “Man Up” and “Man Down” (Season 20, Episodes 1 & 2). They also cover multiple school shootings and interview the legendary Philip Winchester, otherwise known as ADA Peter…
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Delinquent w/ Marina Squerciati
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Delinquent” (Season 12, Episode 23), discuss the horrifying murders of Canadian serial killer Cody Legebokoff, and interview the incredible Marina Squerciati (Chicago P.D.). SOURCES:…
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And the Empire Strikes Back & Never Turn Your Back on Them w/ Ben Rappaport
This week, Kara and Liza cover two SVU episodes: “And the Empire Strikes Back” and “Never Turn Your Back on Them” (Season 23, Episodes 1 & 2). They also investigate the disgusting deeds of disgraced former Congressman…
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Consent w/ Tammy Blanchard
On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU “Consent” (Season 2, Episode 10), dissect the horrible Sara Klein rape case at Brown University, and interview the fabulous Tammy Blanchard (The Invitation, Life…
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Pandora w/ William McNamara
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Pandora” (Season 4, Episode 15), the abduction of Alicia Kozakiewicz by an online predator, and interview the fascinating William McNamara (Stealing Home, Copycat). SOURCES:…
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Risk w/ Erica Tazel
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Risk” (Season 4, Episode 12), discuss the wild crimes of corrupt NYPD officer Michael Dowd, and interview the delightful Erica Tazel (Justified, Lovecraft Country). SOURCES: The New…
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Closet w/ Bailey Chase
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Closet” (Season 9, Episode 16), discuss the tragic life of professional soccer player Justin Fashanu, and interview the talented Bailey Chase (Saving Grace, Longmire).…
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Terrorized w/ Tarek Bishara
This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Terrorized” (Season 18, Episode 1), dissect the unspeakably horrific Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, and interview the wonderful Tarek Bishara (The Tale, FBI:…
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Underbelly w/ Charlotte Ray Rosenberg
Today, Kara and Liza discuss “Underbelly” (Season 8, Episode 7), the crimes of 'Pimp Of The Year' Matthew Thompkins, and interview the delightful Charlotte Ray Rosenberg (Little Manhattan, Sneaky Pete). SOURCES: New…
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Brief Interlude w/ Kerry Butler
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Brief Interlude” (Season 14, Episode 23), discuss the tragic Sarai Sierra case, and interview the legendary Kerry Butler (Hairspray, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life). SOURCES: ABC…
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Exile w/ Aimée Spring Fortier
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Exile” (Season 20, Episode 6), discuss the bizarre disappearances of Hannah Upp, and interview the wonderful Aimée Spring Fortier (FBI). SOURCES: The New Yorker The…
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Truth Embargo w/ Keeley Miller
This week, Liza and Kara discuss the worst-rated episode of SVU on IMDB, “Truth Embargo” (Season 25, Episode 2). They also dissect the trend of flash robberies at retail stores in major American cities and interview…
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Spellbound w/ Kristen Hager
Today, Kara and Liza discuss “Spellbound” (Season 18, Episode 18), the disturbing crimes of lawyer/ hypnotist Michael Fine, and interview the wonderful Kristen Hager (Suits LA, Being Human). SOURCES: The New Yorker…
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Hooked
This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Hooked” (Season 6, Episode 15) and discuss the mysterious murder of actor Bob Crane. SOURCES: Time Snopes Wikipedia - Gel bracelet Los Angeles Times Wikipedia - United…
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Gambler's Fallacy w/ Donal Logue
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Gambler's Fallacy” (Season 15, Episode 17), discuss the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist, and interview the beloved Donal Logue (Gotham, Sons of Anarchy)…
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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,…
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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 Times The New York Times…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Game
This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Game” (Season 6, Episode 14) and dissect the Grand Theft Auto-inspired murders by Devin Moore. SOURCES: CBS News Wikipedia - Strickland v. Sony Wikipedia - Devin Moore…
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Parents' Nightmare
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Parents' Nightmare” (Season 16, Episode 22) and discuss the horribly weird staged kidnapping in Lincoln County, Missouri. SOURCES: CNN The Guardian The Detroit News…
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Smoked w/ Hayley McFarland
This week, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Smoked” (Season 12, Episode 24), the horrific crimes of the murderer Marvin Gabrion, and interview the fantastic Hayley McFarland. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Nicole…
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