That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15) and cover several real-life crimes including multiple cases of recalled dangerous toys and the alleged sex abuse perpetrated by famed pediatrician Mel Levine. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the very talented John Gallagher Jr. (Spring Awakening). This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. SOURCES: The New York...

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14). They discuss several upsetting cases including the disappearance of Sky Metalwala and the abandonment of Artem Saveliev. Plus, they chat with the phenomenal Jessica Phillips aka Pippa Cox. This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. SOURCES: People Wikipedia - Disappearance of Sky Metalwala King 5 News Wikipedia - D...

This week Liza and Kara recap “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8), investigate the Ray Rice case, and chat with the marvelous Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Wire). SOURCES: Essence Wikipedia - Ray Rice TMZ Men's Journal WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Love Life Now Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17), dissect the disturbing murder of Jennifer Cave, and have a great chat with the wonderful Trieste Kelly Dunn (Banshee, Blindspot).  SOURCES: Los Angeles Times New York Post Austin American-Statesman KXAN The Austin Chronicle CBS News Texas District & County Attorneys Association WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Problem Gambl...

Today, Liza and Kara cover “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16). They discuss multiple cases including the murder of Mabel Monahan and the crimes of Johnny Paul Penry. Plus, they speak to the wonderful Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter, Old School).  This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. SOURCES: Los Angeles Magazine Wikipedia - Barbara Graham The New York Times Wikipedia - Johnny Pau...

This week Kara and Liza recap “Ballerina” (Season 10, Episode 16) and explore two truly wild cases; Betty Neumar (a.k.a. "The Black Widow Granny") and Sante and Kenneth Kimes. Plus, they speak to the legend Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo). This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New...

In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Forgiving Rollins” (Season 16, Episode 10), discuss the crimes of former Canadian colonel Russell Williams, and speak to the delightful Dreama Walker (Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, Compliance).  SOURCES: Wikipedia - Russell Williams (criminal) The New York Times Toronto Star Maclean's CBC Vancouver Is Awesome: Vancouver News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:...

This week Kara and Liza recap “PTSD” (Season 10, Episode 9), investigate the murder of Maria Lauterbach, and have a thrilling chat with the talented Dominic Fumusa (Nurse Jackie, Sex and the City). SOURCES: CBS News CNN 1 CNN 2 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 Dayton Daily News The Columbus Dispatch Army.mil NBC News 1 NBC New...

This week Liza and Kara recap “October Surprise” (Season 15, Episode 6), dissect the infamous Anthony Weiner saga, and speak to the phenomenal Kirk Acevedo (Oz, Band of Brothers).  SOURCES: CNN The New York Times Wikipedia - Anthony Weiner sexting scandals New York Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Weiner (2016) Documentary Next week’s episode will be “PTSD” (Season 10, Episode 9). See omnystudio...

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Privilege” (Season 4, Episode 17), discuss both the William Kennedy Smith rape allegations and the murder of Shiori Ino, and have a delightful chat with the legendary Michael Learned (The Waltons, Dahmer). The Party Is Cancelled https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-local-correspondents/the-party-is-cancelled SOURCES: WikiSummaries - William Kennedy Smith Is Acc...

On this episode, Kara and Liza break down “Alien” (Season 7, Episode 11), discuss the infuriating Sharon Bottoms Mattes case, and talk to the electric Amy Pietz (Caroline in the City, The Office).  SOURCES: Los Angeles Times The Advocate The Washington Post The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 National Center for State Courts www.jmichaelbone.com Psych Central www.pvalaw.com Stop Abuse Campai...

This week Liza and Kara recap “Diss” (Season 20, Episode 22) and highlight several high-profile celebrity controversies including the Kim Kardashian Paris robbery and the Jay-Z / Nas feud. Plus, they have a wonderful chat with the talented Amber Stevens West (The Carmichael Show, 22 Jump Street). SOURCES: Highsnobiety NBC News Pitchfork CNN Newsweek Buzzfeed News 1 Buzzfeed News 2 Vanity Fair VICE...

Today Liza and Kara recap “Comic Perversion” (Season 15, Episode 15). They analyze the charges against comedian Adam Scott Richmond and the crimes of another comedian Vince Champ. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the great Jonathan Silverman (Weekend at Bernie's, Brighton Beach Memoirs). SOURCES: Complex The Guardian Los Angeles Times Wikipedia - Vince Champ Quad-City Times CBS News Bring Me...

This week Kara and Liza break down “Asunder” (Season 2, Episode 7), discuss the ousting of former Boston police commissioner Dennis White, and have a lively chat with the prolific Nestor Serrano (24, Revenge).  SOURCES: ScienceDirect WBUR-FM 1 WBUR-FM 2 WBUR-FM 3 USA Today The Washington Post The New York Times CommonWealth Magazine Wikipedia - Marty Walsh Boston Herald WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: P...

On this week’s episode Kara and Liza cover “Parole Violations” (Season 16, Episode 17), they discuss the unsettling Cierra Ross case, and have a fantastic conversation with the delightful Michael Chernus (Severance, Dead Ringers). SOURCES: WLKY WAVE HuffPost NBC Chicago CBS News Raw Story WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Anti-Recidivism Coalition https://antirecidivism.org/ Next week’s episode will b...

On this week’s episode Liza and Kara break down “Inconceivable” (Season 9, Episode 14), discuss the fascinating story behind Ashley X, and have a great chat with Kevin Kane (Inside Amy Schumer, Life & Beth).  SOURCES: Wikipedia - Ashley Treatment National Library of Medicine The Guardian Forbes The Arizona Republic People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Chick Mission https://www.thechickmission.org/...

Today Kara and Liza recap “Inheritance” (Season 3, Episode 8), they analyze the disgusting crimes of “The Beast of the Bastille," and they have a delightful convo with actor Nelson Lee (Stargirl, Mulan). SOURCES: Newsweek The Guardian Wikipedia - Guy Georges WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Things to Know If You Love a Multiracial Child https://www.embracerace.org/resources/topic/resources-for-raising-mi...

On this week’s episode Liza and Kara break down “Branded” (Season 12, Episode 6). They dissect two separate true crimes - the Richard Lee McNair prison break and the Masami Yoshinaga rape case. They also have a fantastic conversation with the wonderful Bess Rous (Murder in the First, Renfield). SOURCES: Wikipedia - Millennium (novel series) Wikipedia - Richard Lee McNair Wikipedia - 1995 Okinawa r...

Today Kara and Liza recap two monumental SVU episodes  “Lost Reputation” & “Above Suspicion” (Season 14, Episodes 1 & 2), they explore the wild escapades of the Anna Gristina and Jason Itzler escort rivalry, and they chat with the phenomenal Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Friends). SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Ti...

This week Liza and Kara discuss “Haystack” (Season 8, Episode 15), they cover the tragic death of Melinda Duckett, and they have a joyous convo with the effervescent Ashley Williams (How I Met Your Mother, Sister Swap). SOURCES: Newsweek Sarasota Herald-Tribune Wikipedia - Death of Melinda Duckett Bay News 9 The Seattle Times Florida State Department of Children & Families 1 Florida State Depa...

On this week’s episode Kara and Liza recap the second half of a two-parter with “Unholiest Alliance” (Season 17, Episode 18), they dive into the horrific true crime cover-up behind the murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, and they have a moving conversation with the magnificent Robert John Burke (Rescue Me, Wakanda Forever). SOURCES: Netflix - The Keepers New York Post 1 New York Post 2 New York Daily N...

Today Kara and Liza discuss the first episode of a two-parter, “Manhattan Transfer” (Season 17, Episode 17). They also analyze the pivotal work of the undercover Catholic nun organization Talitha Kum and have a great convo with actor Abigail Savage (Orange Is the New Black). SOURCES: Huffington Post TalithaKum.info 1 TalithaKum.info 2 NBC News YouTube - Currents News Ms. Magazine Catholic News Age...

This week Liza and Kara cover the episode “Poisoned Motive” (Season 14, Episode 22), explore the unsettling Christopher Dorner shootings and manhunt, and speak to the effervescent Jessica Camacho (The Flash, Watchmen). SOURCES: Los Angeles Times 1 Los Angeles Times 2 Wikipedia - Christopher Dorner shootings and manhunt Police 1 Cornell Law NPR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Cohen Veterans Network https...

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “Pattern Seventeen” (Season 16, Episode 9), discuss the horrific crimes of Charles William Davis, Jr., and chat with the magnificent Josh Pais (Funny Pages, Ray Donovan). SOURCES: Wikipedia - Charles William Davis The Washington Post Reno Evening Gazette The Baltimore Sun Justia US Law Criminalminds.fandom.com Murderpedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: https://www.e...

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Chasing Theo” (Season 18, Episode 8), analyze both the disappearance of Melissa Brannen and the Goldman child abduction case, and have a great convo with Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight, Under the Dome). SOURCES: The Washington Post 1 The Washington Post 2 The New York Times 1   The New York Times 2   The New York Times 3   The New York Times 4   The New York Time...