That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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. Go to http://thatsmesseduplive.com or check their Instagram @thatsmesseduppod to check tour dates and get episode homework!

That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, I Said No Gifts!, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

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Our Editor's Take

Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk set off to investigate the vicious felonies of Law & Order: SVU. In That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, the hosts closely examine the crimes from the popular television series. The hosts have watched every single episode of Law & Order: SVU and have become experts. They recap the best bits, sharing their insights on the show. Discussing the show's cases gets intense. But the hosts always add their funny perspectives. The podcast also discusses some real-life crimes that inspired the show's stories.

Both That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast hosts know their way around a microphone. Liza, a standup comic, secured a spot on Variety's 2017 Top 10 Comics to Watch list. She's since appeared on Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central, and Netflix specials. She also acted in the movies Nope and The King of Staten Island. Cohost Kara earned a spot in Time Out New York magazine as one of the Top 10 Funniest Women in NYC. She has guested on Nickelodeon and Hulu, and has written for MTV and Comedy Central. Together, this comedy duo uses fictional true crime and molds it into an engaging series.

On That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, the hosts chat with guest actors on the show such as Steven Weber, Celia Weston, Andrea Bowen, and Summer Bishil. Listeners can hear new episodes every Tuesday. Law & Order: SVU has been on the air since 1999. So the podcast's hosts will have plenty of material to joke about for years to come.

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Introducing That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Introducing That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

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’ll hear them all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Misunderstanding

Available on Dec 12 2023

A Misunderstanding

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “A Misunderstanding” (Season 17, Episode 12) and discuss the Owen Labrie “Senior Salute” rape case perpetrated at the elite St. Paul’s School.SOURCES:Vanity FairThe New York TimesViceABC NewsWikipedia - St. Paul's School (New Hampshire)The Boston GlobeJezebelWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and HopeTeacher Wishlists on ‘Things I Bought and Liked’Next week’s episode will be “Russian Brides” (Season 13, Episode 7).

This week, Kara and Liza recap the SVU episode “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17) and cover the very creepy Susan Wilson case. SOURCES:CBS NewsABC News 1ABC News 2The News StarWomen's Congressional Policy InstituteEisner Gorin LLPLegal Information InstituteWomensLaw.orgThe Spokesman-ReviewNew York PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineNext week’s episode will be “A Misunderstanding” (Season 17, Episode 12).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Depravity Standard

Depravity Standard

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9) and dissect the terrifying disappearance of Etan Patz. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Disappearance of Etan PatzThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3ABC NewsNew York MagazineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Lost Boy - “48 Hours”Next week’s episode will be “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Manhattan Vigil

Manhattan Vigil

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5) and discuss the upsetting Bobby Greenlease kidnapping case.SOURCES:St. Louis Post-DispatchFBI.govWikipedia - Murder of Bobby GreenleaseWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:International Centre for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3). Plus, they cover four different real-life events: the murder of Mary Rogers, the disappearance of Margot Kidder, the release of Herman Bell, and Norman Mailer’s involvement with convicted killer Jack Abbott. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Mental FlossChicago TribuneThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The Washington PostCBS NewsWikipedia - Norman MailerWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Time: The Kalief Browder StoryNext week’s episode will be “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16) and dissect the truly horrific murders of renowned serial killer Jerry Brudos.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Jerry BrudosThat Oregon LifeRadford UniversityCrime LibraryWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Lust Killer by Ann RuleNext week’s episode will be “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12). Plus, they cover the separate murders of two New York teachers: Roseann Quinn and Jonathan Levin.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7Wikipedia - William Howard Taft High School (New York City)New York Daily NewsNew York State Incarcerated LookupThe Washington PostNew York PostThe CinemaholicWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Sex Addicts AnonymousNext week’s episode will be “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19). They also cover the murder of Rachael Runyan and the proliferation of computer-generated child sexual abuse material.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Murder of Rachael RunyanABC4 Utah - 1ABC4 Utah - 2KSL NewsThe Washington PostThe VergeWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:CSAM - The National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kara and Liza recap the much-requested episode “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17) and cover the incredibly upsetting David Richard Stewart case.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The Sun 1The Sun 2BustleNBC NewsABC NewsBerkeley.eduMilligram.weebly.comThe AtlanticDon’t Pick Up The Phone - DocuseriesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Don’t Pick Up The Phone - DocuseriesNext week’s episode will be “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1) and discuss Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s high-profile sexual assault allegations.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Room 2806: The AccusationWikipedia - Dominique Strauss-KahnWikipedia - New York v. Strauss-KahnThe New York TimesNewsweekABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Room 2806: The AccusationNext week’s episode will be “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22) and explore the upsetting case of Annette R.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4Los Angeles TimesCNNThe Washington PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The ArcNext week’s episode will be “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22) and dissect the terrifying crimes of serial killer Altemio Sanchez.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Altemio SanchezCNNThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3NBC News‘Criminal profiling doesn’t work. TV shows should maybe stop celebrating it’ by Dylan Matthews‘Generosity and paranoia’ by Madeleine ConnorsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINNNext week’s episode will be “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Post-Graduate Psychopath

Post-Graduate Psychopath

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14) and dissect the criminal life of Willie Bosket.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7The New York Times 8The Marshall ProjectThe Los Angeles TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon RonsonNext week’s episode will be “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Born Psychopath

Born Psychopath

In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19) and discuss the “Child of Rage” Beth Thomas.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Child of Rage - (Full Documentary)DistractifyPractical PieWikipedia - Child of RageABC NewsWikipedia - Candace NewmakerPsychology TodayThe AtlanticWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:When Your Child Is A Psychopath By Barbara Bradley HagertyNext week’s episode will be “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21) and discuss the tortured life of Justin Berry.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York TimesNew York MagazineWikipedia - Kurt EichenwaldKurtEichenwald.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Porn ConversationNext week’s episode will be “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Liza and Kara cover “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20) and discuss the horrific murder of Sandra Cantu by Melissa Huckaby.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:ABC News 1ABC News 2Wikipedia - Murder of Sandra CantuPeopleWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Teachers' Amazon Wishlists on the TMU Instagram PageNext week’s episode will be “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lead w/ John Gallagher Jr.

Lead w/ John Gallagher Jr.

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 Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4NBC NewsABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Lead Poisoning Health Effects in ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday's Child w/ Jessica Phillips

Wednesday's Child w/ Jessica Phillips

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:PeopleWikipedia - Disappearance of Sky MetalwalaKing 5 NewsWikipedia - Disruption (adoption)The New York TimesForbesUnited States Citizenship and Immigration ServicesCBS NewsNPRWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Adoption Disruption/DissolutionNext week’s episode will be “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spousal Privilege w/ Chad L. Coleman

Spousal Privilege w/ Chad L. Coleman

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:EssenceWikipedia - Ray RiceTMZMen's JournalWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Love Life Now FoundationNext week’s episode will be “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Class w/ Trieste Kelly Dunn

Class w/ Trieste Kelly Dunn

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 TimesNew York PostAustin American-StatesmanKXANThe Austin ChronicleCBS NewsTexas District & County Attorneys AssociationWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Problem Gambling HelplineNext week’s episode will be “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.