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.
Episodes
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: International).
SOURCES:
The New York Times
Wikipedia - Omar Mateen
ABC News
CNN
Wikipedia - Apple–FBI encryption dispute
Los Angeles Times
U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of Ca...
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 York Post
News Channel 10
Department of Justice
NJ.com
KUSA
SHERLOC
NBC News
Washington Post
United States District Court For The District Of Columbia
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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 News
The New York Times
New York Post
BBC
amNewYork
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15 tips for traveling alone as a woman
Next week’s episode will be “Underbelly" (Season 8, Episode 7)...
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 Virgin Islands Daily News
The New York Times
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness
Next week’s episode will be “Brief Interlude” (Season 14, Ep...
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 the delightful Keeley Miller (Elsbeth, FBI: Most Wanted).
SOURCES:
Deadline
Los Angeles Daily News
Daily Breeze
Yahoo
ABC 7
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Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: How We ...
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
The Virgin Islands Daily News
The New York Times
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Can Neurolinguistic Programming Really Transform Your Life?
Next week’s episode will be “Truth Embargo”...
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 States v. X-Citement Video, Inc.
The New York Times
Entertainment Weekly
Wikipedia - Bob Crane
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Center for Reproductive Rights
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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)
SOURCES:
GardnerMuseum.org
CBS News
Wikipedia - Isabella Stewart Gardner
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
CNN
United Press International 1
Casetext
A&E
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 1
CBS News 2
BBC
Wikipedia - Albert DeSalvo
The New York Times
The Innocence Project 1
The Innocence Project 2
Wikipedia - Eddie Mosley
Sun S...
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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National Children's Alliance
Next week’s episode will be “Redemption” (Season 3, Episode 6).
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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.
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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.
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Tips for Safer Online Dating and Dating App Use - RAINN
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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:
Wikipedia - Columbine High School massacre
Wikipedia - Franklin v. Parke-Davis
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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:
Wikipedia - United States v. Valle
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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
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Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory
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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.
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Contact Tracing - CDC
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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.
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Next week’s episode will be “Lust" (Season 4, Episode 4).
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:
State of New York Office of the Inspector General
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Next week’s episode will b...
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:
Wikipedia - Strickland v. Sony
Wikipedia - Devin Moore (murderer)
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Next week’s episode will be “Nationwide Manhunt" (Season 17, Episode 14).
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.
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Next week’s episode will be “Game” (Season 6, Episode 14).
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Hosts And Creators
Kara Klenk
Liza Treyger