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Jan 18, 2021
Each week, comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk break down episodes of Law & Order: SVU, 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!
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Serendipity
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This week’s episode covers SVU’s “Serendipity” (Season 5, Episode 5), the crimes of Dr. John Schneeberger, and Kara and Liza interview SVU legend ADA Casey Novak, actress Diane Neal.
SOURCES:
Forensic Files
Crime Magazine
CBC
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Joyful Heart Foundation: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Stranger” (Season 10, Episode 11).
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Mar 02, 2021 |
Counselor, It's Chinatown
5442
This week, Kara and Liza discuss “Counselor, It’s Chinatown” (Season 21, Episode 7) and The Orchids of Asia Day Spa story. Plus an interview with comedy icon and fellow SVU superfan, Margaret Cho, who portrayed Evelyn Lee.
SOURCES:
Vanity Fair - 1
Vanity Fair - 2
Palm Beach Post - 1
Palm Beach Post - 2
Palm Beach Post - 3
Rolling Stone
ABC News
WPTV News
NY Mag
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
From That’s Messed Up listener, Mary Haggerty: Shared Hope International’s informational guide - “Responding to Sex Trafficking Victim Offender Intersectionality”
https://sharedhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SH_Responding-to-Sex-Trafficking-Victim-Offender-Intersectionality2020_FINAL.pdf
Next week’s episode will be “Serendipity” (Season 5, Episode 5).
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Feb 23, 2021 |
Mean
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This episode, Kara and Liza recap “Mean” (Season 5, Episode 17), cover the case of Shanda Sharer, and talk to the ultimate mean girl, Brittany, aka Kelli Garner.
SOURCES:
The 1990’s: The Deadliest Decade (Episode: The New Girl)
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Stomp Out Bullying: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/
Lambda Legal: https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights/article/trans-resources-incarcerated-people
Next week’s episode will be “Counselor, It’s Chinatown” (Season 21, Episode 7).
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Feb 16, 2021 |
Slaves
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This week Kara and Liza are taking it back to the beginning, covering SVU’s “Slaves” (Season 1, Episode 22) and the story of Colleen Stan, plus an interview with Captain Cragen himself, actor Dann Florek.
SOURCES:
Colleen Stan: Girl in the Box, Part 1
Colleen Stan: Girl in the Box, Part 2
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Write to the CA Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom to express your concerns about the potential early release of Cameron Hooker.
Cameron Hooker
CDCR #: D18324
Board of Parole Hearings
Post Office Box 4036
Sacramento, CA 95812-4036
Phone: 916-445-4072
CDCR Office of Survivor Rights and Services
victimservices@cdcr.ca.gov
Governor Gavin Newsom
1303 10th Street, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
parole@gov.ca.gov
OR
https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/
Next week’s episode will be “Mean” (Season 5, Episode 17).
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Feb 09, 2021 |
Lost Traveler
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On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara chat “Lost Traveler” (Season 13, Episode 9), the story of Leiby Kletzky, and interview SVU-favorite, Scott William Winters.
SOURCES:
NYMag -1
NYMag - 2
The New York Times
NY Post
Brooklyn Paper
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
If you want to learn more about the Romani community, this article from The Daily Beast is very informative: https://www.thedailybeast.com/american-gypsies-are-a-persecuted-minority-that-is-starting-to-fight-back
Scott William Winters program, Prison Fellowship: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Slaves” (Season 1, Episode 22).
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Feb 02, 2021 |
Pornstar’s Requiem
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Kara and Liza tackle the SVU episode “Pornstar’s Requiem” (Season 16, Episode 5), the story of Belle Knox, and interview the actor who plays a controversial judge, Richard T. Jones.
SOURCES:
Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 1
Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 2
Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 3
Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 4
Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 5
The View
Rolling Stone
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
End Rape on Campus: https://endrapeoncampus.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Lost Traveler” (Season 13, Episode 9).
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Jan 26, 2021 |
Accredo
5405
Join Kara and Liza this week as they recap “Accredo” (Season 20, Episode 5), talk all things NXIVM, and interview the actor who portrays a convincing cult leader, Sebastian Roché.
SOURCES:
HBO’s The Vow
Forbes
The New York Times - 1
The New York Times - 2
Times Union
Vanity Fair - 1
Vanity Fair - 2
Vanity Fair - 3
Newsweek
Katie Hill
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Pornstar’s Requiem” (Season 16, Episode 5).
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Jan 19, 2021 |
Counterfeit
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On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover “Counterfeit” (Season 3, Episode 14), the crimes of Craig Peyer, and chat with SVU-regular, Michael O’Keefe.
SOURCES:
Forensic Files
CBS 8 San Diego
NBC 7 San Diego
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Join Cara Knott's family in writing to CA Governor Gavin Newsom to block any early release for Craig Peyer: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/
Next week’s episode will be “Accredo” (Season 20, Episode 5).
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Jan 12, 2021 |
Babes
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This week, Liza and Kara dig into the episode “Babes” (Season 10, Episode 6), the scenario it’s based on, and hear from the pregnancy pact ringleader herself, Fidelia, aka Jess Varley.
SOURCES:
Mass Alliance on Teen Pregnancy
Gloucester 18 Trailer
Gloucester 18 Scenes
Inside Edition
MarieClaire
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Planned Parenthood: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
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Jan 05, 2021 |
Burned
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This episode, Kara and Liza take listeners through SVU's "Burned" (Season 8, Episode 11), the incredible story of survivor Yvette Cade, and talk with the actress who portrays Tessa, Tiffany Evans.
SOURCES:
Oprah
ABC News
Washington Post
HLN
WUSA 9
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/
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Dec 29, 2020 |
Raw
5451
This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode "Raw" (Season 7, Episode 6), the multiple true crimes the episode is ripped from, and chat with Oscar-winner and icon, Marcia Gay Harden.
SOURCES:
Washington Post
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Fox 32 Chicago
Indiana University
Southern Poverty Law Center
FBI
YouTube
Matthew F Hale (Wiki)
Benjamin Nathaniel Smith (Wiki)
Kingston Courthouse Shooting (Wiki)
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
Ricky Byrdsong Memorial
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Dec 22, 2020 |
Damaged
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This week, Kara and Liza take listeners through Liza’s all-time favorite SVU episode, “Damaged” (Season 4, Episode 11) and the true crime it’s based on, The Ken and Barbie Killers. Plus a visit from Ari Graynor!
SOURCES:
Ken and Barbie Killers - YouTube
Esquire
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
If you are interested in learning more about psychopathy, check out The Psychopath Test, by Jon Ronson.
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Dec 15, 2020 |
Bully
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In their first episode, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Bully” (Season 12, Episode 18) and the true scenarios (Leona Helmsley and R. Budd Dwyer) the episode is based on. Plus an interview with the “bully” herself, Kate Burton.
SOURCES:
Barbara Walters Special
R. Budd Dwyer
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
For more information on workplace bullying, visit https://workplacebullying.org/.
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Dec 08, 2020 |
Introducing That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
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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.
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Nov 13, 2020 |