That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

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. SOURCES: Richmond Times-Dispatch United States Attorney’s Office - Eastern District of Virginia 1 United States Attorney’s Office - Eastern District of Virginia...

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 York Post The University of New Mexico - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center Justia CNN NBC News MIT Detroit Free Press The Guardian WHAT WOULD SIS...

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 Billings Gazette K2 Radio People Wikipedia - Steven Stayner The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The Spokesman-Review Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story Wikipedi...

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.  SOURCES: A & E 6 ABC CNN The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Times 5 Justia Oxygen 1 Oxygen 2 SFGATE...

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 New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The Awareness Center WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Lo...

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 Stone. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The United States Attorney’s Office WPSD WKMS Expert Institute KFVS CB...

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: The New York Times New York Post CBC National Post Wikipedia - Cody Legebokoff WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Making A Serial Killer Next week’s episodes will be “Man...

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 Matt Gaetz and interview the incredibly charming Ben Rappaport (The Good Wife, Grosse Pointe Garden Society). SOURCES: The 19th News NPR ABC News Axios BB...

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 with Judy Garland). SOURCES: Los Angeles Times Time Feminist Majority Foundation United States Department of Justice Wikipedia - Death of Samantha Reid The New York T...

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: CBS News Mass.gov Boston Herald Boston.com Los Angeles Times CNN Nevada Appeal People BBC The Lancet The Guardian New York Post BBC Wikipedia - Operation Cathedral The New...

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 York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 New York Post Wikipedia - Michael Dowd (police officer) New York Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO...

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). SOURCES: Britannica BBC 1 BBC 2 The Guardian Daily Mail The Pink News These Football Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline Next week&rsqu...

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...

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 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG...

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 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 15 tips for traveling alone as a woman Next week’s episode will be “Underbelly" (Sea...

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 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The National Alliance to End Homelessness Next week’s episode will be “Brief Interlud...

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 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Fight, Flight, Freeze,...

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 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Can Neurolinguistic Programming Really Transform Your Life? Next week’s episode will be &ldq...

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 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Center for Reproductive Rights...

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 WHAT WOULD S...

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 Mosl...

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 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Children's Alliance Next week’s episode will be “Redemption” (Season 3, Episode 6).  Support this podcast by shopping...

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 Post 1 The Washington Post 2 Wikipedia - John Geoghan CBS News Wikipedia - Claudius Vermilye The Dallas Morning News Slate WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The NO MORE Global Direct...

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: KIRO-TV 1 KIRO-TV 2 EDM.com Emerald City EDM Dance Music NW Daily Mail Daily Mirror WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Tips for Safer Online Dating and Dating App Use - RAINN Next w...

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 Times 2 The New York Times 3 Wikipedia - Columbine High School massacre The Denver Post The Washington Post National Library of Medicine Wikipedia - Franklin v. Parke-Davis W...