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That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts 289 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

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. That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast is part of the Exactly Right podcast network.

Episodes

Murdered at a Bad Address w/ Happy Anderson Jun 30, 2026 6492 This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Murdered at a Bad Address” (Season 21, Episode 6) and discuss the scandal surrounding corrupt cop Louis N. Scarcella. Plus, they interview the wonderful Happy Anderson. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5Wikipedia - Louis ScarcellaKTLAABC 7CBS News6ABCCourthous
Devastating Story w/ Ally Ioannides Jun 23, 2026 8130 Today, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode “Devastating Story” (Season 16, Episode 18), investigate the retracted "A Rape on Campus" article published in Rolling Stone magazine, and chat with the delightful Ally Ioannides. SOURCES:Wikipedia - 2007 De Anza College rape investigationThe GuardianABC 7 NewsWikipedia - A Rape on CampusWashington PostBBCNPR 1NPR 2Rolling StoneWTVR WHAT WOU
American Dream & Sanctuary w/ Poorna Jagannathan Jun 16, 2026 8449 This week, Kara and Liza recap a two-part episode, “American Dream” & “Sanctuary” (Season 18, Episodes 2 & 21). They discuss the real-life racially motivated murder by Adam Purinton. And to cap off the episode, they interview the fabulous Poorna Jagannathan. SOURCES:PBSThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2AL.comCenter for Immigration Studies WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG
Angels Jun 9, 2026 6106 Today, Liza and Kara tackle the disturbing episode “Angels” (Season 4, Episode 6), NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association), and the horrific real-life work of psychologist and sexologist Helmut Kentler. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Helmut KentlerThe New Yorker WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The German Experiment That Placed Foster Children with Pedophiles by Rachel Aviv Next week’s epi
Motherly Love w/ Sarah Wynter Jun 2, 2026 7514 This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Motherly Love” (Season 18, Episode 10) and discuss the upsetting crimes of pedophile teacher Pamela Joan Rogers. Plus, they interview the delightful Sarah Wynter.  SOURCES:CBS News 1CBS News 2NBC New YorkABC 7 New YorkSpectrum News New York 1New York Daily News 1New York Daily News 2Tennessee Sex Offender RegistryThe Court Of A
Venom w/ Joe Grifasi May 26, 2026 7387 Today, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode “Venom” (Season 7, Episode 18), investigate the historic Raymond Levi Cobb case, and chat with the legendary Joe Grifasi. SOURCES:Los Angeles TimesOffice of the Solicitor General - U.S. Department of JusticeVanishing Act: The Hunt for Margaret and Cory RayWikipedia - Texas v. Cobb WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:DSA-LA Voter Guide Next week’s
Bound May 19, 2026 7386 This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Bound” (Season 5, Episode 23) and discuss two different murderers - Dorothea Puente (a.k.a. "The Death House Landlady") and Charles Cullen (a.k.a. "The Killer Nurse") SOURCES:World’s Most Evil KillersCNNThe New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Capturing the Killer Nurse Next week’s episode will be “Venom" (Season 7, Episo
Constricted w/ Zak Orth May 12, 2026 7361 Today, Liza and Kara tackle the episode “Constricted” (Season 26, Episode 4) and the real-life issue of increasing numbers of youth sexual non-fatal (and fatal) strangulation cases. Plus, they have a lovely chat with the amazing Zak Orth. SOURCES:BBC 1BBC 2Psychology Today 1Psychology Today 2News MedicalAlliance for HOPE International WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:How to talk to kids about
Mea Culpa w/ George Newbern May 5, 2026 7125 This week, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Mea Culpa” (Season 20, Episode 9) and discuss the infamous murder of Stanford White by Harry Kendall Thaw following the rape of Evelyn Nesbit. Plus, they interview the wonderful George Newbern.  SOURCES:BBCThe New York TimesWikipedia - Evelyn NesbitLibrary of CongressAvenue Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Tragic Life of E
Recall Apr 28, 2026 6720 Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “Recall” (Season 8, Episode 3) and investigate the horrific crimes and lack of justice involved with the case of serial rapist Melvin Carter (a.k.a. "The College Terrace Rapist"). SOURCES:CNNSeattle Post-IntelligencerOrlando SentinelWIS News 10The Seattle TimesLong Beach Press-TelegramThe Mercury NewsThe New York TimesSFGATE13WHAM ABC Roches
Redemption in Her Corner Apr 21, 2026 4623 This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Redemption in Her Corner” (Season 21, Episode 13) and discuss the case involving Jamill Jones fatally one-punching Sandor Szabo. SOURCES:The New York State Senate 1The New York State Senate 2True Crime NewsPIX11 NewsESPNPeopleThe News & ObserverLos Angeles TimesThe New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:YWCA USA Next week’s episode
Deadly Ambition w/ Carolyn McCormick Apr 14, 2026 8066 Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Deadly Ambition” (Season 14, Episode 15) and the confounding Tracy Roberson case. Plus, they have a lovely chat with the iconic Carolyn McCormick. SOURCES:NBC NewsABC NewsABC7 AmarilloCourt Of Appeals Second District Of Texas Fort WorthFort Worth Star-Telegram WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Mental Health Coalition Next week’s episode will be

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