That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

297 episodes

Swimming With The Sharks w/ Radha Mitchell
28/07/2026 | 1h 52 mins.
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).
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Assumptions w/ Nazneen Contractor
21/07/2026 | 2h 12 mins.
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).
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Star-Struck Victims w/ Craig Bierko
14/07/2026 | 2h 14 mins.
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 About Being Assaulted by Bill Cosby, and the Culture That Wouldn’t Listen
Next week’s episode will be “Assumptions" (Season 20, Episode 23).
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Savant
07/07/2026 | 1h 56 mins.
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).
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Murdered at a Bad Address w/ Happy Anderson
30/06/2026 | 1h 48 mins.
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:
The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice
Next week’s episode will be “Savant” (Season 9, Episode 4).
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About That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

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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