That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Episode 100! This week Kara and Liza recap “Paternity” (Season 9, Episode 9), discuss the tragic case of Christina Long, and speak to the one and only Isabel Gillies AKA Kathy Stabler!SOURCES:CBS NewsLA TimesFindLawThe News-TimesNY Times 1NY Times 2Westchester MagazineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Online Dating and Dating App Safety Tips’https://www.rainn.org/articles/online-dating-and-dating-app-safety-tipsNext week’s episode will be “Bullseye” (Season 12, Episode 2). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liza and Kara break down the seminal episode “Alta Kockers” (Season 20, Episode 10), unearth the story of the fabled Collyer brothers, and talk to the gregarious thespian and teacher Michael Kostroff (The Wire, Billions).SOURCES:Wikipedia - Murder of Angie ZapataGlaad.orgThe Denver PostWikipedia - JT LeRoyVanity FairWikipedia - Collyer brothersNew York Daily NewsAmusing PlanetAll That's InterestingNY TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Angie Zapata Murder: Violence Against Transgender People Resource Kithttps://www.glaad.org/resourcekits/angiezapataNext week’s episode will be “Paternity” (Season 9, Episode 9). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara and Liza discuss “Svengali” (Season 9, Episode 6), explore the astonishing case of Veronica Compton and her love for “The Hillside Strangler,” and have a wonderful chat with the super talented Shannon Woodward (Westworld, Raising Hope).SOURCES:Buffalo NewsUnited Press InternationalAP News9News - DenverCriminal Minds WikiObserver-ReporterWikipedia - Kenneth BianchiA&EGrungeThe Seattle TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Women Who Love Men Who Kill: 35 True Stories of Prison Passion, The 21st Century Edition, Updated with New Cases’ by Sheila Isenberghttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/women-who-love-men-who-kill-sheila-isenberg/1140178649Next week’s episode will be “Alta Kockers” (Season 20, Episode 10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Maternal Instincts” (Season 17, Episode 6), discuss the strange case of violinist Stefan Arzberger, and have a phenomenal chat with cool dad, Zach McGowan (Shameless, Black Sails).SOURCES:New York Times 1New York Times 2New York PostPeopleLimelight MagazineNewsdayWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘5 Strategies to Cope With Toxic Family Members’ by Abigail Brenner M.D.https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/in-flux/202204/5-strategies-cope-toxic-family-membersNext week’s episode will be “Svengali” (Season 9, Episode 6). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ladies recap the infamous episode “Double Strands” (Season 13, Episode 4) and discuss the bizarre case of Darrin Fernandez, as well as the crimes of the "The East Coast Rapist." Plus, Kara and Liza sit down with an SVU regular, the wonderful Karen Tsen Lee.SOURCES:Mental FlossSouth Coast TodayWCVBNews 24Wikipedia - East Coast RapistWashington Post 1Washington Post 2Washington Post 3WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘One Twin Committed the Crime — but Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit’ by Carl Zimmerhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/01/science/twins-dna-crime-paternity.htmlNext week’s episode will be “Maternal Instincts” (Season 17, Episode 6). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara and Liza recount the episode “Plastic” (Season 20, Episode 11), explore the unsettling crimes of Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley, and chop it up with the magnificent Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later).SOURCES:LA Times 1LA Times 2LA Times 3LA Times 4DeadlineCBS News 1CBS News 2Wikipedia - Grant RobicheauxBuzzfeedHeySoCalMyNewsLA.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women’s Healthhttps://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/date-rape-drugsNext week’s episode will be “Double Strands” (Season 13, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ladies recap “Rhodium Nights” (Season 13, Episode 23), discuss the infamous Greg Kelly rape allegation, and have a phenomenal conversation with the iconic Brooke Smith (The Silence of the Lambs, Grey's Anatomy).SOURCES:NY TimesBuzzfeedWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘She Accused A TV Anchor Of Rape And Got Dragged Through The Tabloids’ by Jessica Testahttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jtes/she-accused-a-tv-anchor-of-rape-and-got-dragged-through-theNext week’s episode will be “Plastic” (Season 20, Episode 11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara and Liza discuss the riveting episode “Countdown” (Season 2, Episode 15), explore the horrific crimes of Scottish serial killer Robert Black, and have a conversation with the delightful Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives).SOURCES:Belfast TelegraphWikipedia - Robert Black (serial killer)The ChronicleEdinburgh NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Protecting Against Child Predators’ by Katherine Leehttps://www.verywellfamily.com/protecting-against-child-predators-620502#Next week’s episode will be “Rhodium Nights” (Season 13, Episode 23). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara go over “Granting Immunity” (Season 16, Episode 19), discuss the Rockdale County syphilis outbreak, analyze the history of anti-vaxxers, and have a conversation with the legendary Missi Pyle.SOURCES:Wikipedia 1Wikipedia 2NY Times 1NY Times 2NY Times 3Paley CenterWashington PostHistory of VaccinesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionBBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ‘How Do We Approach Anti-Vaccination Attitudes?’ by Dr. Christopher A. Swinglehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140172/Next week’s episode will be “Countdown” (Season 2, Episode 15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara and Liza follow the twists and turns of “Criminal” (Season 5, Episode 21), discuss the Kevin Tunell DUI case and a few other stories about college professors with criminal records. Plus, a can’t miss convo with the great Doug E. Doug (Cool Runnings).SOURCES:LA TimesWashington PostNY TimesNew York MagazineStar TribuneThe Chronicle of Higher EducationWBURABC 10 KXTV from Sacramento, CaliforniaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Fortune Society - “The Fortune Society’s mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration.”https://fortunesociety.org/Next week’s episode will be “Granting Immunity” (Season 16, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode includes a recap of “Undercover Mother” (Season 16, Episode 15), the story of the disappearance of Marita Verón, and have a chat with the wonderful Laura Gómez (Orange Is the New Black).SOURCES:BBCGlamourTip HeroesNY TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The National Human Trafficking Hotlinehttps://humantraffickinghotline.org/Next week’s episode will be “Criminal” (Season 5, Episode 21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liza and Kara talk about “Taken” (Season 2, Episode 8) and explore the history of the Irish Travellers and a rape allegation at Disney World. Then they have a conversation with multi-hyphenate Jenna Lamia (Awkward, Resident Alien).SOURCES:Tampa Bay TimesWikipedia - Irish TravellersCult Education InstituteDateline NBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Just Detention International - “A health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.”https://justdetention.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Undercover Mother” (Season 16, Episode 15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara go over SVU’s “Savior” (Season 11, Episode 14), analyze the crimes of The Yorkshire Ripper, and have a conversation with the very funny Henry Zebrowski.SOURCES:Biography.comWikipedia - Peter Sutcliffe‘The Ripper’ - DocumentaryUSA TodayExeculink.comManchester Evening NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Treasures - “Empowering women in the sex industry and survivors of trafficking to live healthy, flourishing lives.”https://www.iamatreasure.com/Next week’s episode will be “Taken” (Season 2, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Zero Tolerance” (Season 20, Episode 3), do a deep dive into the Trump family separation policy and the Southwest Key Facilities abuses, and have a great conversation with up-and-comer Scarlett Lopez.SOURCES:AZ Central - 1AZ Central - 2Department of Justice - U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of ArizonaSouthwestKey.orgNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10AP News Washington PostHuman Rights Watch - 1Human Rights Watch - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Al Otro Lado - Justice For Migrantshttps://alotrolado.org/Next week’s episode will be “Savior” (Season 11, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Daydream Believer” (Season 16, Episode 20), cover the terrors of the (yet to be identified) Long Island Serial Killer, and chat with the delightful Dallas Roberts.SOURCES:Investigation Discovery - 1Investigation Discovery - 2Rolling StoneNY TimesWikipediaLong Island PressDen of GeekCBS News - 1CBS News - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: https://www.gilgonews.com/Next week’s episode will be “Zero Tolerance” (Season 20, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Did You Believe in Miracles?” (Season 23, Episode 20), go through the history of the kidnappings of Jan Broberg Felt, and talk to the lovely Virginia Kull. SOURCES:Documentary: Abducted in Plain SightWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Abducted in Plain Sight - https://www.netflix.com/title/81000864Next week’s episode will be “Daydream Believer” (Season 16, Episode 20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara dive into SVU’s “Criminal Stories” (Season 15, Episode 18), break down the Tawana Brawley rape allegations, and sit down with the very talented, Summer Bishil.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2WikipediaInternet Archive - 1Internet Archive - 2NPRHistoryNewsweekWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Equal Rights Advocates - https://www.equalrights.org/advice-for-muslim-south-asian-survivors/Next week’s episode will be “Did You Believe in Miracles?” (Season 23, Episode 20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the classic SVU episode, “Limitations” (Season 1, Episode 14), cover the background of both the Kathleen Ham case and the crimes of the “Balcony Rapist”, and have a chat with the lovely, Jenny Bacon.SOURCES:NBC NewsNY TimesGotham GazetteGlobal NewsThe Globe and MailBuffalo News - 1Buffalo News - 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: “Should Statutes of Limitations for Rape Be Abolished?” - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/magazine/should-statutes-of-limitations-for-rape-be-abolished.html Next week’s episode will be “Criminal Stories” (Season 15, Episode 18). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kara and Liza recount SVU’s “Starved” (Season 7, Episode 8), dive into the history of the Terri Schiavo case, and talk to acclaimed actress, Veronica Cartwright. SOURCES:USA TodayWikipediaTBO NewsCNN NY Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Death With Dignity - https://deathwithdignity.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Limitations” (Season 1, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara go way back to discuss the early SVU episode, “Legacy” (Season 2, Episode 4), break down the murder of Elisa Izquierdo, and have a conversation with the very delightful actor, Yancey Arias.SOURCES:NewsweekNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Prevent Child Abuse America - https://preventchildabuse.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Starved” (Season 7, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara and Liza recap the classic SVU episode, “Stolen” (Season 3, Episode 3), cover the crimes of Jon Robinson, and sit down to have a chat with legendary actress, Celia Weston.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3Creative Family ConnectionsABC News HeavyWashington PostThe CinemaholicThat’s Life! WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: “This Is What Nobody Tells You About Adoption” by Andrea Ross - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/adoption-trauma-savior-myth_n_608598b9e4b05af50db72167 Next week’s episode will be “Legacy” (Season 2, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liza and Kara dissect the classic SVU episode, “Loss” (Season 5, Episode 4), cover the crimes of Pablo Escobar and the Medellin cartel, and have an ex parte discussion with Alex Cabot herself, the wonderful Stephanie March.SOURCES:Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2PropublicaNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NBC NewsBiographyAll That’s InterestingVanity Fair - 1Vanity Fair - 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Washington Office on Latin America - wola.org Next week’s episode will be “Stolen” (Season 3, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very timely episode, Kara and Liza go over SVU’s “The Burden of Our Choices” (Season 21, Episode 4), discuss the fate of Roe v. Wade with the president of Planned Parenthood’s CA chapter, Jodi Hicks, and interview detective Kat Tamin, Jamie Gray Hyder. SOURCES:Britannica WikipediaHistory WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Planned Parenthood CA - SayAbortionCalifornia.com Next week’s episode will be “Loss” (Season 5, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Liza and Kara get into the SVU episode, “Military Justice” (Season 15, Episode 8), break down systemic rape coverups in the military (specifically the case of Rebecca Blumer), and chat with Broadway and TV icon, Laura Benanti. SOURCES:Rolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Protect Our Defenders - https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ Next week’s episode will be “The Burden of Our Choices” (Season 21, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kara and Liza dive into SVU’s “Making a Rapist” (Season 18, Episode 2), discuss the controversial case of Steven Avery, and sit down with SVU’s contentious defense attorney (but IRL sweetheart), Delaney Williams.SOURCES:Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2NY TimesKathleenTZellner.comHeavyLacrosse TribuneABC NewsMilwaukee MagPost Crescent - 1Post Crescent - 2Innocence ProjectWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth - https://www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic/wrongfulconvictionsyouth/making-a-murderer/ Next week’s episode will be “Military Justice” (Season 15, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode, “Forty-One Witnesses” (Season 17, Episode 13), cover the murder of Kitty Genovese, and have a conversation with the charming, J. Mallory McCree.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3Wikipedia“The Wintess” (documentary)Psychology Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Witness (2015) - Link to watchNext week’s episode will be “Making a Rapist” (Season 18, Episode 2). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week, Kara and Liza go over SVU’s “Intoxicated” (Season 6, Episode 19), examine the murders of Vicki Robinson and Barbara Mullinex, and interview legendary actor, Cathy Moriarty.SOURCES:Tampa Bay Times - 1Tampa Bay Times - 2Tampa Bay Times - 3Tampa Bay Times - 4Tampa Bay Times - 5Tampa Bay Times - 6CBS NewsOxygenOC RegisterMy Crime LibraryForensic Files NowNews Channel 8 (NBC) WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ChildHelp - https://www.childhelp.org/ Next week’s episode will be “41 Witnesses” (Season 17, Episode 13). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara get into the SVU episode, “Send in the Clowns” (Season 19, Episode 17), break down the kidnapping of Elizabeth Thomas, and chat with the very funny Will Sasso. SOURCES:People - 1People - 2People - 3Teen Vogue - 1Teen Vogue - 2Teen Vogue - 3ABC NewsWKRN.comColumbia Daily HeraldNY PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA) - https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/saam-svpa/ Next week’s episode will be “Intoxicated” (Season 6, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kara and Liza dive into SVU’s “Decline and Fall” (Season 18, Episode 9), discuss the Succession-esque life and times of Viacom chairman, Sumner Redstone, and sit down with the episode’s brilliant writer, Robert Brooks Cohen.SOURCES:Vanity Fair - 1Vanity Fair - 2LA TimesWikipediaUSA TodayTodayUs Weekly - 1Us Weekly - 2DeadlineCBS Los AngelesNY TimesHollywood ReporterWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Child Mind Institute Consent Guide - https://childmind.org/article/how-talk-kids-sex-consent-boundaries/ Next week’s episode will be “Send in the Clowns” (Season 19, Episode 17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara talk SVU’s “Friending Emily” (Season 14, Episode 6), break down the crimes of Corey Gallisdorfer, the kidnapping of Jessyca Mullenburg, and chat with actor Lindsay Pulsipher. SOURCES:FBIWRALABC NewsAP NewsUnsolved Mysteries WikiDel Mar TimesWXII 12Next Generation CommunicationsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted - https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten Next week’s episode will be “Decline and Fall” (Season 18, Episode 9). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “Sick” (Season 5, Episode 19), dive into the Michael Jackson allegations, and have a conversation with the wonderful Jillmarie Lawrence.SOURCES:NPRYouTubeWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2Wikipedia - 3MTV NewsVanity FairNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3Daily BeastMirror UKWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Leaving Neverland - HBO Max Link Next week’s episode will be “Friending Emily” (Season 14, Episode 6). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week, Liza and Kara go over SVU’s “Remember Me In Quarantine” (Season 22, Episode 3), examine the murder of Meredith Kercher (and case of Amanda Knox), and interview the very fun Jordan Lane Price.SOURCES:Netflix Documentary, Amanda KnoxVanity FairBBCWikipediaThe GuardianTwitterWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Netflix's documentary, Amanda Knox.Next week’s episode will be “Sick” (Season 5, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode, “Control” (Season 5, Episode 9), cover the crimes of John Jamelske, and sit down with iconic actor, Samantha Mathis. SOURCES:CNY CentralNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Daily NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Sexual Violence Resource Center - https://www.nsvrc.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Remember Me In Quarantine” (Season 22, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liza and Kara recap SVU’s “Perfect” (Season 4, Episode 24), break down the abduction of Elizabeth Smart, the origin of the Raelian cult (and more!), and have a chat with the darling Kimberly J. Brown. SOURCES:Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2Wikipedia - 3Wikipedia - 4Religion UnpluggedNY TimesBiographyABC NewsCNN - 1CNN - 2NBC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“My Story” by Elizabeth Smart - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17287028-my-story Next week’s episode will be “Control” (Season 5, Episode 9). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara go over SVU’s “Chasing Demons” (Season 19, Episode 14), get into the crimes of Earl Bradley, and have a conversation with the delightful Brett Gray.SOURCES:SFSPAPenn StateDelaware Online - 1Delaware Online - 2Delaware Online - 3Delaware Online - 4Delaware Online - 5Delmarva Public MediaABC NewsCape GazetteWikipediaPeople PillUSA TodayThe Daily BeastWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Consent Parenting - https://www.instagram.com/consentparenting/ Next week’s episode will be “Perfect” (Season 4, Episode 24). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kara and Liza talk about SVU’s “Bedtime” (Season 11, Episode 18), take a look at the case of “The Bedroom Basher”, and talk to the one and only, Jaclyn Smith.SOURCES:LA Times - 1LA Times - 2LA Times - 3Orange County Sheriff’s Department MurderpediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Advancing Real Change - https://www.advancechange.org/who-we-are.html Next week’s episode will be “Chasing Demons” (Season 19, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Scourge” (Season 2, Episode 21), discuss the murders of serial killer, Herbert Mullin, and chat with the charming Liza Lapira.SOURCES:Crime Library WikipediaSerial Killers Documentaries (YouTube)Serial Killer Minds (YouTube)Real Crime (YouTube)CBS SF Bay AreaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/raise/raise-resources-for-patients-and-families Next week’s episode will be “Bedtime” (Season 11, Episode 18). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara get into the SVU episode, “Streetwise” (Season 9, Episode 11), tackle the Manson Family murders, and sit down with esteemed actor and director, Helen Shaver.SOURCES:Washington Post - 1Washington Post - 2VoxBritannicaNY Times Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:All God’s Children By Rene Denfeld - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/98057 Next week’s episode will be “Scourge” (Season 2, Episode 21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza talk SVU’s “Justice” (Season 3, Episode 19), unpack the assassination of Judge John H. Wood, and chat with Burt Trevor himself, the lovely Daniel Sunjata.SOURCES:My San Antonio - 1My San Antonio - 2KENS 5Washington Post - 1Washington Post - 2NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4News 4 San AntonioThe GuardianUNILADOxygenABC NewsEl Paso TimesWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:AACAP - Trauma and Child Abuse Resource Center - https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Child_Abuse_Resource_Center/Home.aspx Next week’s episode will be “Streetwise” (Season 9, Episode 11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liza and Kara dive into SVU’s “Tragedy” (Season 5, Episode 1), discuss the murder of Laci Peterson, and sit down with legendary actor, Kellie Martin.SOURCES:The Murder of Laci PetersonNY Times - 1NY Times - 2CNNRolling StoneAltaABC NewsModesto Bee WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation - https://www.goodreads.com/book/690429/get_a_copy Next week’s episode will be “Justice” (Season 3, Episode 19). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode, “Producer’s Backend” (Season 16, Episode 3), the controversies around Bryan Singer and Dan Schneider, and chat with the lovely Stevie Lynn Jones. SOURCES:The AtlanticWikipediaRolling StoneHollywood ReporterVariety - 1Variety - 2LA Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Tragedy” (Season 5, Episode 1). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Blood Brothers” (Season 13, Episode 3), the background of the Arnold Schwarzenegger affair, and chat with the talented Judy Reyes. SOURCES:LA Times - 1LA Times - 2NY Daily NewsWikipediaHello!The SunSydney Morning Harold WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:North American Council on Adoptable Children - https://nacac.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Producer’s Backend” (Season 16, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “One More Tale of Two Victims (Season 23, Episode 4), the case of Trevor Lawler, and interview actor (and friend!) Johnny Pemberton.SOURCES:BBC - 1BBC - 2IndependentDaily MailManchester Evening NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINN - https://www.rainn.org/Next week’s episode will be “Blood Brothers” (Season 13, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liza and Kara break down “Name” (Season 7, Episode 7), the mysterious disappearances of “The Boy in the Box” and “The Clinton Avenue Five,” and interview the multi-talented Paula Garcés. SOURCES:NY Times Philadelphia InquirerNJ 101.5CBS New YorkNJ.com - 1NJ.com - 2NJ.com - 3BlackHistory.comCrime ReadsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cold Case Foundation - https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/ Next week’s episode will be “One More Tale of Two Victims” (Season 23, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara discuss “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 20, Episode 8), the Mario Batali and Brett Kavanaugh allegations, and chat with actor Sara Bues. SOURCES:Axios - 1Axios - 2Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2The New YorkerLA TimesHarvard Business ReviewEater - 1Eater - 2Newsweek ABC NewsFox LexingtonWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Hollaback! - https://www.ihollaback.org/Next week’s episode will be “Name” (Season 7, Episode 7). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the holiday season, Kara and Liza recap an SVU Christmas episode “Presumed Guilty” (Season 14, Episode 10), talk about the long history of child abuse in the Catholic Church, and interview legendary character actor Denis O’Hare. SOURCES:CNNBBCNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10Herman LawProPublicaUSA TodayNY PostThe Limited TimesCourthouse NewsWashington PostNewcastle HeraldWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) - https://www.snapnetwork.org/Next week’s episode will be “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 20, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liza and Kara talk “Pathological” (Season 19, Episode 10), the story of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard, and interview the episode’s lead, Erin Wilhelmi. SOURCES:Mommy Dead and Dearest - HBOBiographyPeopleBuzzfeed NewsWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Mommy Dead and Dearest (HBO) - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/mommy-dead-and-dearestNext week’s episode will be “Presumed Guilty” (Season 14, Episode 10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Kara and Liza celebrate the one year anniversary of That’s Messed Up! They cover the SVU episode “Pure” (Season 6, Episode 18), the case of Bobbie Jo Stinnett, and interview SVU superfan Karen Kilgariff. SOURCES:KMBC NBC News The SunWikipedia Topeka Capital-JournalBBC WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide - https://deathpenaltyworldwide.org/Next week’s episode will be “Pathological” (Season 19, Episode 10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Poison” (Season 5, Episode 24), the story of Patricia Stallings, and interview legendary actor, Tom Skerritt.SOURCES:Unsolved MysteriesPeopleWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Innocence Project - https://innocenceproject.orgNext week’s episode will be “Pure” (Season 6, Episode 18). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Scavenger” (Season 6, Episode 4), the BTK Killer, and interview Tony-winning character actor, Elizabeth Franz.SOURCES:Biography - 1Biography - 2The Wichita EagleWikipediaABC NewsA&ECNNUSA TodayThe SunRolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“Confessions of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer” by Katherine Ramsland https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29464589-confession-of-a-serial-killerNext week’s episode will be “Poison” (Season 5, Episode 24). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.