That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

This episode, Liza and Kara recap SVU’s “Institutional Fail” (Season 17, Episode 4), the heartbreaking story of Nixzmary Brown, and interview the multi-talented actress, Jessica Pimentel.  SOURCES: The New York Times - 1 The New York Times - 2 The New York Times - 3 USA Today NY Daily News Wikipedia The New York State Senate New York Post - 1 New York Post - 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Nationa...

This episode, Liza and Kara cover “Conscience” (Season 6, Episode 6), adolescent murderer Eric M. Smith, and chat with SVU executive producer and showrunner (seasons 2-12), Neal Baer.  SOURCES: CBS News The New York Times Democrat & Chronicle The Steuben Courier Advocate Wikipedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: “When Your Child is a Psychopath” - Story by Barbara Bradley Hagerty:  https://www.theat...

This week Kara and Liza celebrate their Sweet 16, talking all things 16th Precinct, “Sugar” (Season 11, Episode 2), and the case of Jasmine Fiore. They also interview the charming and amazing actor, Eric McCormack.  SOURCES: Entertainment Weekly True Crime with Aphrodite Jones  (Season 2, Episode 7 - Available on Discovery+) ABC News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Red Canary Song:  https://www.redcanar...

Kara and Liza delve into the world of hip hop in SVU’s “Broken Rhymes” (Season 18, Episode 6) followed by a closer look at the alleged relationship between Tyga and Mia Isabella that it’s based on. Plus, an interview with legendary musician and actor, Wyclef Jean.  SOURCES:  Lovebscott.com Terezowens.com VICE International Business Times - 1 International Business Times - 2 Daily Mirror Wikipedia...

On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza breakdown SVU’s “Stranger” (Season 10, Episode 11), and the two crimes it’s based on: serial impostor Frédéric Bourdin and the harrowing story of survivor Elisabeth Fritzl. Plus, an interview with actress Ellen Woglom.  SOURCES: (1) Frédéric Bourdin: Wikipedia Bird In Flight YouTube Time (2) Elisabeth Fritzl:  Independent 1 Independent 2 The New York Times The...

This week’s episode covers SVU’s “Serendipity” (Season 5, Episode 5), the crimes of Dr. John Schneeberger, and Kara and Liza interview SVU legend ADA Casey Novak, actress Diane Neal.  SOURCES: Forensic Files Crime Magazine CBC WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Joyful Heart Foundation:  http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Stranger” (Season 10, Episode 11).  See omnystudio.com...

This week, Kara and Liza discuss “Counselor, It’s Chinatown” (Season 21, Episode 7) and The Orchids of Asia Day Spa story. Plus an interview with comedy icon and fellow SVU superfan, Margaret Cho, who portrayed Evelyn Lee. SOURCES: Vanity Fair - 1 Vanity Fair - 2 Palm Beach Post - 1 Palm Beach Post - 2   Palm Beach Post - 3 Rolling Stone ABC News WPTV News NY Mag WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: From Tha...

This episode, Kara and Liza recap “Mean” (Season 5, Episode 17), cover the case of Shanda Sharer, and talk to the ultimate mean girl, Brittany, aka Kelli Garner.  SOURCES: The 1990’s: The Deadliest Decade (Episode: The New Girl) WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Stomp Out Bullying:  https://www.stompoutbullying.org/ Lambda Legal:  https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights/article/trans-resources-incarc...

This week Kara and Liza are taking it back to the beginning, covering SVU’s “Slaves” (Season 1, Episode 22) and the story of Colleen Stan, plus an interview with Captain Cragen himself, actor Dann Florek. SOURCES: Colleen Stan: Girl in the Box, Part 1 Colleen Stan: Girl in the Box, Part 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Write to the CA Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom to express your concerns abou...

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara chat “Lost Traveler” (Season 13, Episode 9), the story of Leiby Kletzky, and interview SVU-favorite, Scott William Winters. SOURCES: NYMag -1 NYMag - 2 The New York Times NY Post Brooklyn Paper WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: If you want to learn more about the Romani community, this article from The Daily Beast is very informative:  https://www.thedailybeast.com/am...

Kara and Liza tackle the SVU episode “Pornstar’s Requiem” (Season 16, Episode 5), the story of Belle Knox, and interview the actor who plays a controversial judge, Richard T. Jones. SOURCES: Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 1 Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 2 Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 3 Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 4 Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 5 The View Rolling Stone WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: End Rape on Campus:  http...

Join Kara and Liza this week as they recap “Accredo” (Season 20, Episode 5), talk all things NXIVM, and interview the actor who portrays a convincing cult leader, Sebastian Roché. SOURCES: HBO’s The Vow Forbes The New York Times - 1 The New York Times - 2 Times Union Vanity Fair - 1 Vanity Fair - 2 Vanity Fair - 3 Newsweek Katie Hill WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: RAINN:  https://www.rainn.org/ Next we...

On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover “Counterfeit” (Season 3, Episode 14), the crimes of Craig Peyer, and chat with SVU-regular, Michael O’Keefe. SOURCES: Forensic Files CBS 8 San Diego NBC 7 San Diego WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:  Join Cara Knott's family in writing to CA Governor Gavin Newsom to block any early release for Craig Peyer:  https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/ Next week’s episo...

This week, Liza and Kara dig into the episode “Babes” (Season 10, Episode 6), the scenario it’s based on, and hear from the pregnancy pact ringleader herself, Fidelia, aka Jess Varley. SOURCES: Mass Alliance on Teen Pregnancy Gloucester 18 Trailer Gloucester 18 Scenes Inside Edition MarieClaire WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Planned Parenthood:  http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ See omnystudio.com/list...

This episode, Kara and Liza take listeners through SVU's "Burned" (Season 8, Episode 11), the incredible story of survivor Yvette Cade, and talk with the actress who portrays Tessa, Tiffany Evans. SOURCES: Oprah ABC News Washington Post   HLN WUSA 9 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Hotline -  https://www.thehotline.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode "Raw" (Season 7, Episode 6), the multiple true crimes the episode is ripped from, and chat with Oscar-winner and icon, Marcia Gay Harden.  SOURCES: Washington Post New York Times Chicago Tribune Fox 32 Chicago   Indiana University Southern Poverty Law Center FBI YouTube Matthew F Hale (Wiki)   Benjamin Nathaniel Smith (Wiki) Kingston Courthouse Shooti...

This week, Kara and Liza take listeners through Liza’s all-time favorite SVU episode, “Damaged” (Season 4, Episode 11) and the true crime it’s based on, The Ken and Barbie Killers. Plus a visit from Ari Graynor!  SOURCES:  Ken and Barbie Killers - YouTube Esquire WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:  If you are interested in learning more about psychopathy, check out The Psychopath Test, by Jon Ronson. See o...

In their first episode, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Bully” (Season 12, Episode 18) and the true scenarios (Leona Helmsley and R. Budd Dwyer) the episode is based on. Plus an interview with the “bully” herself, Kate Burton.  SOURCES: Barbara Walters Special R. Budd Dwyer   WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:  For more information on workplace bullying, visit  https://workplacebullying.org/ . See omnystudio.co...

Meet Kara and Liza: friends, comedians,   Law & Order: SVU   superfans, and hosts of Exactly Right’s newest true crime podcast,   That's Messed Up. Each week, the pair take a deep dive into an iconic SVU episode, reveal the true crime it's based on, and chat up actors involved in the production—cult leaders and fruit vendors alike. From classic crimes to ones that didn’t make the headlines—you...