Ripped From The Headlines

Halloween's over but the Prince of Darkness  (S03 E08 of Law and Order) is here in this week's episode. It may be one of our highest rated ones yet, and after Matt recaps it, Enn tells one of the most amazing stories they've researched to date! Find out how human rights activist, Mother and overall badass Miriam Rodríguez Martínez fought for her daughter Karen Alejandra Salinas Rodr...

A Patreon episode on the main feed? It's more likely than you think! Enjoy this unlocked episode where Matt and Enn recap the VERY FIRST episode of Law & Order SVU. Enn covers the crimes that inspired the episode, war crimes that occurred during the Bosnian War.  Support the show

Law and Order S03 Episode 07,  Self Defense,  is based on the Bernie Goetz Case (which we covered in Season 01 Episode 2!) Enn trudges through this episode for us that deals with racial violence and gun control, and afterwards Matt tells the heartbreaking story of 15 year old Latasha Harlins. Her name has been overlooked for decades but her senseless murder and the subsequent trial/sentencing (alo...

This week's episode (S03 E06) Helpless,  sums up how Matt felt watching it, quite well! This pre-SVU episode deals with the trauma of sexual assault but without a direct inspiration. Enn found a very relevant case to cover; the unfathomable story of George Tyndall who preyed upon women coming to him for healthcare needs, and instead found themselves survivors of assault.  Support the show

Hello friends! This week Enn recaps a particularly problematic episode ( Wedded Bliss; S03 E04 of Law and Order,) that was inspired by the crackdown on illegal 'sweatshops' in the 90s. Matt then talks about the 2021 murder of Jeyasre Kathiravel that exposes the gender and caste based violence and discrimination occurring everyday to Dalit women in the garment industry. If you'd like...

Prosecutor Ponytail returns in this week's episode (S03 E04  The Corporate Veil ) and we get some top notch child acting along with the most bizarre haircut Matt's ever seen on a little girl. Since this episode had no direct inspo, Enn tells us the sinister and fascinating story of Giulia Tofana & the origins of Aqua Tofana. Is this the most prolific serial killer to date or was Giul...

We're officially a bicoastal show! The audio on Matt's end is a little off, but next week we should be back to normal <3 Thanks for understanding! In S03 E03 of Law and Order ( Forgiveness ) the Scrunchie Brigade is in full effect folks! Be prepared for the usual Law and Order inappropriateness but shockingly, the true case is even worse than the show; The episode is based on the trag...

In this special Extended episode, Matt takes us through E03 of Law and Order, Season 3, and much to our surprise, it's not so bad! Find out all of our predictions for the season, and then join us as Enn takes on the big task of telling the story of Malcolm X, and his assassination. This episode featured a major historical figure, and so we aimed to give it the treatment he deserves; let us kn...

Welcome back friends! Season 3 is coming in hot, with guest star Claire Danes in Episode 1,  Skin Deep. Listen along as Enn takes us through this episode one 90s aerobics leotard at a time, and then stay tuned for Matt's interpretation of the still ongoing case of Dr Thomas Burchard. Should you have any supplemental information regarding this case contact  Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-...

It's the Season 2 Finale folks! If you haven't already, we're asking that you please rate and review our show on whatever platform you are listening to this episode on! As we wrap up our season with the finale of L&O S02, The Working Stiff, prepare for most of our primary cast to be verrrrry suspish throughout. After Matt lightly tears into the episode, Enn tells us the INSANE t...

This week's episode features Enn spilling all the Tea about S02 Episode 21,  Silence,  which features the 90s treatment on Queer folk; I'd say use your imagination but Enn did it for us all (literally, Matt forgot to watch...) What Matt did instead was recount the story of Paul Broussard and the Woodlands 10. Listen along as Enn & Matt give some personal perspectives on the issues ra...

Hello, and welcome to another Ripped From the Headlines! This week Matt recaps S02 E20 of Law and Order, Intolerance.  Find out which 2 famous sitcom moms guest star this time! Speaking of Moms, Enn tells the story of the "Pom Pom Mom," Wanda Holloway. When is a parent's ambition too far? -Definitely this case. Support the show

This week's Law and Order Episode (S02 E19) The Fertile Fields had one redeeming quality; Jerry Stiller (Rest In Peace) guest stars! After Enn tells us all about this wild ride of a storyline, Matt explains all of the delicate ins and outs of the Crown Heights Riots of 1991 from which this episode borrowed its plot points.  Support the show

In this episode, Matt recaps takes us from Cradle to Grave, with S02 E18 of Law and Order; Ready for some really strange casting choices? This episode was loosely inspired by the miraculous story of Brittany Eichelberger - A beautiful tale, but quite short. Enn gives us the rundown regardless, and then takes us through the unsolved disappearance/murder of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places in 2019. Docum...

This week's Law and Order (S02 E17), recapped with particular hilarity by Enn, is titled Sisters of Mercy and THE William H. Macy graces us with his presence, guest starring in another episode! Stick around afterwards as Matt recounts The Covenant House Scandal that inspired this episode; Was this a safe haven for homeless youth or a breeding ground for a dangerous predator? Support the show

Hello friends; This week Matt recaps S02 Episode 16 of Law and Order titled Vengeance. This episode had no direct inspiration, so Enn ripped a case from more recent headlines and dives in the mysterious 2014 disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. These girls went to Panama and were only ever seen again in photographs - What do you think happened to these students? From the Episode: The G...

This episode (15) of Law and Order S02 is called trust, and you can trust and believe that it's a good one. (We've got a kid actor that's actually good?!) After Enn gives us their hot takes on this episode, Matt talks about the killing of Shaun Ouillette that inspired this episode, a series of events that changed a Mother's life forever. If you or a loved one is living with Tra...

In this week's edition of Ripped From the Headlines, Matt recaps the stellar performances in S02 episode 14 of L&O, Blood is Thicker... This case was not directly inspired by any true story so Enn has chosen a similar event. Listen along as they tell us about Janet March and the tragic events that led to her murder. Support the show

In this week’s episode Enn recaps Law and Order S02 episode 13: shoulder pads…I mean Severance. Matt then tells us about the CBS Murders that claimed the lives of Margaret Barbera, Jenny Soo Chin, Leo Kuranuki, Robert Schulze and Edward Benford. Support the show

*Cue Soap Opera Music* Join us this week for another riveting episode of Ripped from the Headlines as Matt recounts S02 Episode 12 of Law and Order - Star Struck... and prepare to be actually star struck when you find out which Oscar and Emmy award winning actress makes a cameo! Stay with us afterwards while Enn handles with great care, with the tragic event that inspired this episode; the sensele...

In E11 of Season 2 His Hour Upon the Stage, we get pirate ruffles and so much more, and Enn takes us through every outrageous turn. Afterwards Matt dives into the life and untimely death of the controversial Roy Radin. Find out how 'The Cotton Club Murder' went cold for so many years. Support the show

Our Patreon is live folks! Check out https://www.patreon.com/rippedheadlinespod for lots of exclusive content we've created for you! This week Matt recaps E10 of Season 2, Heaven - more like far from it. Afterwards Enn covers the episode's inspiration, The Happyland Social Club Fire; This is a tragedy that we hadn't known about, but neither of us will ever forget. Support the show

Join us this week as Enn covers Episode 9,  Renunciation , where we meet the woman with ever-changing hair. Afterwards, Matt takes us not the insanely publicized and controversial trial of Pamela Smart for conspiracy to murder her late husband Gregg Smart. Support the show

Out of Control, Episode 8 of Law and Order S02 could not be more appropriately titled. Matt recaps the episode and then Enn talks about The St John’s Lacrosse case that inspired this episode. Listen for some special announcements coming for you folks this May! Support the show

Tune in this week to hear Enn recap In Memory of..., Episode 7 - Season 2 of Law and Order featuring Detective So-and-So and Tommy Something-or-Other. Afterwards Matt breaks down the decade spanning events that inspired this episode; the murder of Susan Nason and the controversial trials involving her childhood friend Eileen Franklin-Lipkser. Support the show