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That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
30 episodes
Welcome to the Pedo Motel w/ Victoria Lily Robertson
Ep 297 · Aug 11, 2026 · 2 hr 18 min
This week, Kara and Liza recap “Welcome to the Pedo Motel” (Season 22, Episode 10), discuss the infuriatingly tragic Ahmaud Arbery case, and interview the delightful Victoria Lily Robertson. SOURCES: CNN The Guardian 1 The Guardian 2 U.S. Department of Justice The Florida Times-Union ACLU Georgia CBS News The New York Times A&E FBI The Seattle Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Reentry Resource Center Next week’s episode will be “Weak" (Season 6, Episode 9). S…
Child's Welfare w/ Michael Weston
Ep 296 · Aug 4, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
Today, Liza and Kara tackle the episode “Child's Welfare” (Season 13, Episode 16), discuss the truly horrific kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, and interview the wonderful Michael Weston (aka Simon, Olivia Benson’s brother). SOURCES: CBS News The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 Wikipedia - Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard ABC News 1 ABC News 2 The Mercury News 20/20 People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard Next week’…
Swimming With The Sharks w/ Radha Mitchell
Ep 295 · Jul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min
This week, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode, “Swimming With The Sharks” (Season 21, Episode 15) and discuss the infuriating Seemona Sumasar and Jerry Ramrattan case. Plus, they interview the incredibly talented Radha Mitchell. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 CNN ABC 7 1 ABC 7 2 ABC 7 3 6 ABC CBS News Oxygen The New York Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Teacher Wish Lists Next week’s episode will be “Child's Welfare” (Season 13, Episode 16).…
Assumptions w/ Nazneen Contractor
Ep 294 · Jul 21, 2026 · 2 hr 13 min
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “Assumptions” (Season 20, Episode 23), investigate the January 2019 confrontation at the Lincoln Memorial, and chat with the brilliant Nazneen Contractor. SOURCES: CNN 1 CNN 2 CBS News 1 CBS News 2 The Guardian NPR ABC News First Amendment Watch 1 First Amendment Watch 2 Politico WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Combatants for Peace Next week’s episode will be “Swimming With the Sharks” (Season 21, Episode 15). Support this podc…
Star-Struck Victims w/ Craig Bierko
Ep 293 · Jul 14, 2026 · 2 hr 15 min
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Star-Struck Victims” (Season 17, Episode 16). They discuss the dozens of horrific rape allegations against Bill Cosby. And to cleanse the palate, they chat with the wonderful Craig Bierko. SOURCES: CNN Action News 5 Yahoo The Hollywood Reporter Wikipedia - Bill Cosby sexual assault cases Philadelphia Magazine The Daily Beast USA Today The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ‘I’m No Longer Afraid’: 35 Women Tell Their Stories Abou…
Savant
Ep 292 · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 56 min
Today, Liza and Kara tackle the classic SVU episode “Savant” (Season 9, Episode 4) and discuss the bizarre crimes of wife-murderer Jonathan Nyce. SOURCES: The New York Times NBC News The Reporter NBC Philadelphia American Veterinary Medical Association U.S. Food and Drug Administration Forensic Files Now WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Help Nelson and Ariel Through ICE Detention Crisis Next week’s episode will be “Star-Struck Victims” (Season 17, Episode 16). Suppor…
Murdered at a Bad Address w/ Happy Anderson
Ep 291 · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
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 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Times 5 Wikipedia - Louis Scarcella KTLA ABC 7 CBS News 6ABC Courthouse News Service The Innocence Center The San Diego Union-Tribune WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:…
Devastating Story w/ Ally Ioannides
Ep 290 · Jun 23, 2026 · 2 hr 16 min
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 investigation The Guardian ABC 7 News Wikipedia - A Rape on Campus Washington Post BBC NPR 1 NPR 2 Rolling Stone WTVR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: End Rape on Campus Next week’s episode will be “Murdered at…
American Dream & Sanctuary w/ Poorna Jagannathan
Ep 289 · Jun 16, 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
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: PBS The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 AL.com Center for Immigration Studies WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign Next week’s episode will be “Devastating Story" (Sea…
Angels
Ep 288 · Jun 9, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
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 Kentler The New Yorker WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The German Experiment That Placed Foster Children with Pedophiles by Rachel Aviv Next week’s episode will be “American Dream” & “Sanctuary” (Season 18, Episodes 20 & 21)…
Motherly Love w/ Sarah Wynter
Ep 287 · Jun 2, 2026 · 2 hr 5 min
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 1 CBS News 2 NBC New York ABC 7 New York Spectrum News New York 1 New York Daily News 1 New York Daily News 2 Tennessee Sex Offender Registry The Court Of Appeals Of Tennessee At Nashville NBC News New York Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 12 Signs…
Venom w/ Joe Grifasi
Ep 286 · May 26, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
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 Times Office of the Solicitor General - U.S. Department of Justice Vanishing Act: The Hunt for Margaret and Cory Ray Wikipedia - Texas v. Cobb WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: DSA-LA Voter Guide Next week’s episode will be “Motherly Love” (Season 18, Episode 10). Support this podcast by s…
Bound
Ep 285 · May 19, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
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 Killers CNN The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Capturing the Killer Nurse Next week’s episode will be “Venom" (Season 7, Episode 18). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this l…
Constricted w/ Zak Orth
Ep 284 · May 12, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
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 1 BBC 2 Psychology Today 1 Psychology Today 2 News Medical Alliance for HOPE International WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: How to talk to kids about porn Next week’s episode will be “Bound” (Season 5, Episode 23). Supp…
Mea Culpa w/ George Newbern
Ep 283 · May 5, 2026 · 1 hr 59 min
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: BBC The New York Times Wikipedia - Evelyn Nesbit Library of Congress Avenue Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Tragic Life of Evelyn Nesbit: The Murder That Shocked America Next week’s episode will be “Constri…
Recall
Ep 282 · Apr 28, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
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: CNN Seattle Post-Intelligencer Orlando Sentinel WIS News 10 The Seattle Times Long Beach Press-Telegram The Mercury News The New York Times SFGATE 13WHAM ABC Rochester Division of Criminal Justice Services - New York State Country of Livingston, New York…
Redemption in Her Corner
Ep 281 · Apr 21, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
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 1 The New York State Senate 2 True Crime News PIX11 News ESPN People The News & Observer Los Angeles Times The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: YWCA USA Next week’s episode will be “Recall" (Season 8, Episode 3). Support this podcast by shopping our late…
Deadly Ambition w/ Carolyn McCormick
Ep 280 · Apr 14, 2026 · 2 hr 14 min
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 News ABC News ABC7 Amarillo Court Of Appeals Second District Of Texas Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-Telegram WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Mental Health Coalition Next week’s episode will be “Redemption in Her Corner” (Season 21, Episode 13). Support this podcast by…
Father Dearest w/ Eric Close
Ep 279 · Apr 7, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
This week, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Father Dearest” (Season 13, Episode 20) and discuss the real-life story of prolific sperm donor Ben Seisler. Plus, they interview the delightful Eric Close. SOURCES: Daily Mail Salon Wikipedia - Genetic sexual attraction Wikipedia - Westermarck effect ABC7 Time Center for Genetics and Society WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Families Rising Next week’s episode will be “Deadly Ambition” (Season 14, Episode 15). Support t…
Great Expectations w/ Lincoln Melcher
Ep 278 · Mar 31, 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the hockey-related episode “Great Expectations” (Season 18, Episode 11) and investigate the case of Thomas Junta murdering another hockey Dad at a children’s pickup game. Plus, they chat with the wonderful Lincoln Melcher. SOURCES: The New York Times CNN NBC Sports Telegram & Gazette CBS News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Hockey Diversity Alliance Next week’s episode will be “Father Dearest” (Season 13, Episode 20). Support this podcas…
Reasonable Doubt w/ Bradley Whitford
Ep 277 · Mar 24, 2026 · 2 hr 27 min
This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Reasonable Doubt” (Season 15, Episode 22) and discuss the predatory history of the infamous film director Woody Allen. Plus, they have a wonderful conversation with the magnificent Bradley Whitford. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Woody Allen sexual abuse allegation Vanity Fair 1 Vanity Fair 2 Vanity Fair 3 The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 mosesfarrow.blogspot.com Vulture Los Angeles Times Wikipedia - Roman Polanski WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:…
Hothouse w/ Aya Cash
Ep 276 · Mar 17, 2026 · 2 hr 12 min
Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Hothouse” (Season 10, Episode 12) and the disturbing real-life murder of teenager Kirsten Costas. Plus, they have a lovely chat with the wonderful Aya Cash (The Boys, You're the Worst). SOURCES: Los Angeles Times The New York Times Time United Press International WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: SAMHSA’s National Helpline Next week’s episode will be “Reasonable Doubt” (Season 15, Episode 22). Support this podcast by shop…
Sophomore Jinx w/ Lothaire Bluteau
Ep 275 · Mar 10, 2026 · 1 hr 58 min
This week, Liza and Kara go way back to season one to cover the episode, “Sophomore Jinx” (Season 1, Episode 6). They also discuss the date rape case of Katie Koestner and her ongoing legacy. Plus, they interview the talented Lothaire Bluteau. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Jeanne Clery Wikipedia - Katie Koestner Time 1 Time 2 katiekoestner.com The Flat Hat BBC The Daily Item WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Take Back the Night Next week’s episode will be “Hothouse” (Seaso…
Cold w/ Judith McCreary
Ep 274 · Mar 3, 2026 · 2 hr 24 min
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Cold” (Season 9, Episode 19) and investigate the case of Gerard Schaefer a.k.a. "The Killer Cop." Plus, they chat with the prolific writer of this very SVU episode, the amazing Judith McCreary. SOURCES: ABC 13 The New York Times Tampa Bay Times Vidocq Society Police1 CBS News MinnPost KIRO 7 Medium WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Vidocq Society Next week’s episode will be “Sophomore Jinx” (Season 1, Episode 6). Support this podcas…
Pursuit
Ep 273 · Feb 24, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min
In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “Pursuit” (Season 12, Episode 17). Plus, they discuss the phenomenon of To Catch a Predator and the prolific serial killer Gary Ridgway a.k.a. "The Green River Killer." SOURCES: Wikipedia - To Catch a Predator Wikipedia - Gary Ridgway ABC News The Washington Post all that’s interesting The New York Times People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Predators (2025) Next week’s episode will be “Cold" (Season 9, Episode 19). Support this…
Let Me Bring Pardon
Ep 272 · Feb 17, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Let Me Bring Pardon” (Season 26, Episode 16). Plus, they discuss the disgusting crimes perpetrated by Nathan Sutherland at the Hacienda HealthCare facility. SOURCES: Vice NBC News ABC World News The Arizona Republic The Independent Slate Wikipedia - Hacienda HealthCare sexual abuse case WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: How Sexual Assault First Aid Revolutionizes Prevention Next week’s episode will be “Pursuit” (Season 12, Episode 17…
Responsible w/ Leven Rambin
Ep 271 · Feb 10, 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
This week, Kara and Liza cover the episode,“Responsible” (Season 8, Episode 18), discuss the case of sexual predator and former teacher Debra Lafave, and interview the wonderful Leven Rambin. SOURCES: ABC News CNN The Guardian The Today Show NBC News Bradenton Herald People 1 People 2 Tampa Bay Times WLTX19 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: FindTreatment.gov Next week’s episode will be “Let Me Bring Pardon” (Season 26, Episode 16). Support this podcast by shopping our lates…
Dance, Lies and Videotape
Ep 270 · Feb 3, 2026 · 1 hr 60 min
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Dance, Lies and Videotape” (Season 21, Episode 17). Plus, they investigate the Alexandra Waterbury case involving ballet and the non-consensual sharing of explicit images. SOURCES: BBC ABC7NY New York Post 1 New York 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 Times 5 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Stand With Minnesota Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Next week&rs…
Spooked w/ Vincent Spano
Ep 269 · Jan 27, 2026 · 2 hr 23 min
In this episode, Liza and Kara recap the episode, “Spooked” (Season 11, Episode 6), discuss the tragic Rachel Hoffman case, and interview the fantastic Vincent Spano. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Rachel Hoffman The New Yorker ABC News Tallahassee Democrat Wikipedia - Operation Mongoose Wikipedia - Operation Northwoods Wikipedia - Los Zetas WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Throwaways by Sarah Stillman Next week’s episode will be “Dance, Lies and Videotape" (Season 21, Episo…
Ripped
Ep 268 · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Ripped” (Season 7, Episode 4). Plus, they discuss the tragic, steroids-related suicide of teenager Taylor Hooton. SOURCES: The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks Next week’s episode will be “Spooked” (Season 11, Episode 6). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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