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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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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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Ripped

1/20/2026
Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Ripped” (Season 12, Episode 11). 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 information.

Duration:01:40:47

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Rorschach w/ Jama Williamson

1/13/2026
This week, Liza and Kara cover the episode,“Rorschach” (Season 26, Episode 6), discuss the horrific murder of Gabby Petito, and interview the delightful Jama Williamson. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Killing of Gabby Petito American Murder: Gabby Petito Forbes The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Gabby Petito Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Ripped” (Season 7, Episode 4). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:37:58

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Chicago Crossover w/ Sophia Bush

1/6/2026
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU/ Chicago P.D. crossover episode, “Chicago Crossover” (Season 16, Episode 7). They dissect the horrific Norwich sexual abuse ring. Plus, they chat with the iconic Sophia Bush. SOURCES: BBC The Guardian Irish Mirror Duncan Lewis Solicitors WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Runaway Safeline Next week’s episode will be “Rorschach” (Season 26, 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 information.

Duration:02:29:32

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Wrath

12/30/2025
In this episode, Liza and Kara recap the depressing episode,“Wrath” (Season 3, Episode 2). Plus, they discuss “body farms” and "The St. Albans Poisoner,” Graham Young. SOURCES: FBI.gov All Criminal Justice Schools Wikipedia - Graham Young Biography.com The Times The Guardian WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Psychological Impact of Wrongful Imprisonment Next week’s episode will be “Chicago Crossover" (Season 16, Episode 7). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:54:56

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Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? w/ Director Nancy Schwartzman

12/23/2025
This week, Kara and Liza do something a little different. Instead of an SVU episode, they cover the fascinating new docuseries “Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?” Plus, they chat with director Nancy Schwartzman. SOURCES: CNN Wikipedia - Death of Ellen Greenberg Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? Next week’s episode will be “Wrath” (Season 3, Episode 2). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:23:26

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Pop w/ Audrie Neenan

12/16/2025
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Pop” (Season 12, Episode 11), discuss the "Fight Club" phenomenon caused by the book and movie, and interview the legendary Audrie Neenan. SOURCES: The New Yorker HuffPost ABC News New York Post Courthouse News Service Justia U.S. Law Los Angeles Times Duluth News Tribune WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: LiveYourDream.org Next week, Kara and Liza will be covering the docuseries, “Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?” Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:32:21

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Misleader

12/9/2025
This week, Liza and Kara cover the episode, “Misleader” (Season 1, Episode 17), and discuss the scandalous George Roche III affair at Hillsdale College. SOURCES: Vanity Fair The New York Times Wikipedia - George Roche III Wikipedia - Hillsdale College National Review WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Toys For Tots Next week’s episode will be “Pop” (Season 12, Episode 11). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:47:12

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They'd Already Disappeared w/ Blake DeLong

12/2/2025
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “They'd Already Disappeared” (Season 23, Episode 7). They investigate multiple cases, including the infamous Anatoly Moskvin and his 29 mummified human dolls. And to cleanse the palate, they interview the incredibly talented Blake DeLong. SOURCES: Texas Department of Public Safety FBI.gov The Cut BBC The Sun The New York Times Wikipedia - Harrison Graham The Guardian CNN CBC 1 CBC 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ‎Dollmaker:The Anatoly Moskvin Story Next week’s episode will be “Misleader” (Season 1, Episode 17). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:38:27

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Blast

11/25/2025
This week, Liza and Kara recap the wild episode,“Blast” (Season 7, Episode 13), and discuss two crimes - the horrific Marion Parker case and the insane North Hollywood shootout. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Marion Parker Chattanooga Daily Times Visalia Times-Delta Albany Democrat-Herald Butterfly in the Rain Wikipedia - North Hollywood shootout NBC Los Angeles Los Angeles Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: No Kid Hungry Next week’s episode will be “They'd Already Disappeared" (Season 23, Episode 7). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:43:50

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Desperate w/ Rob Estes

11/18/2025
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Desperate” (Season 4, Episode 18), discuss the fascinating life of activist Faye Yager, and interview the iconic Rob Estes (Melrose Place). SOURCES: NYCLU FBI.gov 1 FBI.gov 2 Florida Department of Law Enforcement 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 The New York Times 6 A & E Child Abuse Solutions, Inc Newsweek Wikipedia - Faye Yager WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Underground Railroad, Inc. Next week’s episode will be “Blast” (Season 7, Episode 13). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:15:21

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Genes w/ Michael Torpey

11/11/2025
This week, Liza and Kara cover the episode,“Genes” (Season 18, Episode 13), discuss the blackout murders perpetrated by Paul Cox, and interview the delightful Michael Torpey. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 Encyclopedia.com The Guardian New York Daily News COX v. MILLER (2002) WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Is Sexual Offending Genetic? By Will Davies Next week’s episode will be “Desperate” (Season 4, Episode 18). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:58:57

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Russian Love Poem

11/4/2025
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the early SVU episode “Russian Love Poem” (Season 1, Episode 12) and dissect the vicious bludgeoning of the Atlanta millionaire Lance Herndon. SOURCES: NBC News NBC United Press International Orlando Sentinel BET The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tampa Bay Times NPR Publishers Weekly Baugh V. State (2003) Court TV Murderpedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Real Murders of Atlanta Next week’s episode will be “Genes” (Season 18, Episode 13). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:06:07

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Rape Interrupted w/ Anna Osceola

10/28/2025
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Rape Interrupted” (Season 18, Episode 5), discuss the horrific Brock Turner case, and interview the wonderful Anna Osceola. SOURCES: The Washington Post Associated Press Stanford Magazine CNN Vox The New Yorker The Guardian Wikipedia - People v. Turner Buzzfeed News Huffpost WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Know My Name: A Memoir Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All Next week’s episode will be “Russian Love Poem" (Season 1, Episode 12). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:06:29

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Probability of Doom w/ Sarah Lynn Marion

10/21/2025
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “Probability of Doom” (Season 25, Episode 7), discuss the sympathetic crimes of Brigitte Harris, and interview the delightful Sarah Lynn Marion. SOURCES: People NBC News Wikipedia - Sheila LaBarre The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 Staten Island Advance New York Magazine 1 New York Magazine 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Rising Ground Next week’s episode will be “Rape Interrupted” (Season 18, Episode 5). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:20:52

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Closure (Part I & II)

10/14/2025
This week, Kara and Liza cover a two-part episode,“Closure” (Part I & II) (Season 1, Episode 10 & Season 2, Episode 3), and discuss the crimes of two different horrific rapists - Isaac Jones (a.k.a. "The Bronx Rapist") and Ronnie Shelton (a.k.a. "The West Side Rapist"). SOURCES: United Press International The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 New York Daily News New York Post 1 New York Post 2 WKYC WFMJ Associated Press Cleveland.com Reddit WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: RAINN Next week’s episode will be “Probability of Doom” (Season 25, Episode 7). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:17:50

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Rotten w/ Terry Serpico

10/7/2025
Today, Liza and Kara discuss the episode “Rotten” (Season 4, Episode 13), analyze the grisly crimes of serial killer Manuel Pardo, and interview the legendary Terry Serpico. SOURCES: New York Daily News 1 New York Daily News 2 Wikipedia - Assault of Abner Louima The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 CNN NBC News Wikipedia - Manuel Pardo (serial killer) Ask Men The Huffington Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) Next week’s episodes will be “Closure (Part I & II)” (Season 1, Episode 10 & Season 2, Episode 3). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:02:51

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Prima Nocta w/ Elizabeth Paige

9/30/2025
This week, Liza and Kara recap “Prima Nocta” (Season 25, Episode 11), discuss the case involving Jennifer Wilbanks (a.k.a. "The Runaway Bride"), and interview the lovely Elizabeth Paige. SOURCES: People NBC News CBS News Wikipedia - Runaway bride case WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Black and Missing Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Rotten" (Season 4, Episode 13). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:48:49

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All Pain Is One Malady w/ Kadia Saraf

9/23/2025
In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza tackle “All Pain Is One Malady” (Season 24, Episode 22), discuss the wild Michelle Hadley “Rape Fantasy” case, and interview the wonderful Kadia Saraf (Dexter: Resurrection). SOURCES: Manhattan DA NBC News 1 NBC News 2 United States Attorney’s Office: Eastern District of California U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Dateline - Diabolical Next week’s episode will be “Prima Nocta” (Season 25, Episode 11). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:07:21

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Wannabe

9/16/2025
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Wannabe” (Season 11, Episode 23) and discuss the insane behavior of fake cop Vincent Richardson. SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 CBS News 3 WTTW Fox 32 Chicago WGN TV Chicago Tribune ENews Park Forest WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Fathers’ UpLift Next week’s episode will be “All Pain Is One Malady” (Season 24, Episode 22). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:44:32

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Dare

9/9/2025
Today, Kara and Liza discuss the episode “Dare” (Season 19, Episode 16), the tragic death of former SVU actor Isabella Grasso, and the heinous details of Dr. Michael Mastromarino’s human tissue-stealing scheme. SOURCES: ABC7 New York Newsday Patch NPR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: OrganDonor.gov Next week’s episode will be “Wannabe” (Season 11, Episode 23). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:29:48

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