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That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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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 ha ...
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Today, Liza and Kara cover “Shadow” (Season 11, Episode 12) and the life and times of the infamous Lizzie Borden. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Max Mosley Wikipedia - Lizzie Borden Smithsonian Magazine Rolling Stone Lizzie-Borden.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Lizzie (2018) Next week’s episode will be “Fat” (Season 7, Episode 20). Support this podcast by sho…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap “Retro” (Season 10, Episode 5) and discuss AIDS deniers and the Christine Maggiore/ Eliza Jane Scovill case. SOURCES: Los Angeles Times 1 Los Angeles Times 2 Los Angeles Times 3 Los Angeles Times 4 HIVinfo POZ Daily Breeze TIME The Guardian 1 The Guardian 2 China Daily Wikipedia - Hu Wanlin Wikipedia - Paul M. Fleiss …
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SOURCES: Wikipedia - Killing of Ramarley Graham The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 DNAinfo.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) Next week’s episode will be “Retro” (Season 10, Episode 5). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://…
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Today, Kara and Liza recap “Infiltrated” (Season 8, Episode 6), discuss the horrific kidnapping of Natascha Kampusch, and interview the delightful Maria Thayer (Strangers with Candy). SOURCES: A & E Network The Guardian 1 The Guardian 2 Australian Broadcasting Corporation AllThatsInteresting.com MSN.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 3,096 Days in Capti…
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In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Spring Awakening” (Season 15, Episode 24), the murder of Brenda Paz by MS-13 members, and talk with the incredibly talented actor and musician G.K. Umeh. SOURCES: WNBC CNN PeterMercurio.com CBS News NBC News Wikipedia - MS-13 NPR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Our Subway Baby Next week’s episode will be…
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Today, Kara and Liza cover “Possessed” (Season 12, Episode 12) and the disturbing life of Alex Cabarga. SOURCES: United Press International 1 United Press International 2 United Press International 3 United Press International 4 United Press International 5 Vallejo Times Herald SFGATE City-data.com Alabama Law - The University of Alabama ​​Journal …
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This week, Liza and Kara recap “Fast Times @TheWheelhouse” (Season 23, Episode 5), discuss the controversies surrounding Logan and Jake Paul, and interview the one and only Ainsley Seiger aka Jet Slootmaekers from Law & Order: Organized Crime. SOURCES: Deadline Wikipedia - The Hype House Vulture 1 Vulture 2 NBC News The New York Times The Washingto…
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Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “Deception” (Season 4, Episode 2) and discuss the wild crimes of Virginia Larzelere. SOURCES: The Daytona Beach News-Journal 1 The Daytona Beach News-Journal 2 Miami New Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 1in6 Organization Next week’s episode will be “Fast Times @ TheWheelHouse” (Season 23, Episode 5). Support …
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Liza and Kara recap “Snitch” (Season 9, Episode 10), revisit the case of the polygamist preacher turned murderer Sean Goff, and interview the prolific Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Hotel Rwanda). SOURCES: WhosARat.com Wikipedia - Stop Snitchin' Wikipedia - Whosarat.com NBC News 1 NBC News 2 Oxygen Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: What is UNICEF doing to stop FG…
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In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover SVU’s “Resilience” (Season 4, Episode 10), the horrific murders committed by serial killers Fred and Rosemary West, and talk with actor Rachael Bella (The Ring). SOURCES: BBC Wikipedia - Rose West CNN NBC News Record-Courier The Blade Daily Kent Stater MoreLaw Akron Beacon Journal Cleveland Scene WHAT WOU…
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Today, Liza and Kara cover “Honor” (Season 2, Episode 2) and the murder of Tina Isa. Plus, they interview the prolific Aasif Mandvi. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Honor killing Wikipedia - Murder of Tina Isa Amnesty International USA PBS National Center for Biotechnology Information People KTVI Guarding the Secrets The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 …
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This week, Liza and Kara recap “Girl Dishonored” (Season 14, Episode 20), discuss a variety of college fraternity-related crimes, and interview the multi-talented musician and actor Skyler Day (Parenthood). SOURCES: Wikipedia - Clery Act Wikipedia - Murder of Laura Dickinson Wikipedia - Death of Lizzy Seeberg The Arizona Republic The Amherst Studen…
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Kara and Liza break down “Twenty-Five Acts” (Season 14, Episode 3) and discuss the David Letterman blackmail scandal. SOURCES: ABC News 1 ABC News 2 ABC News 3 ABC News 4 ABC News 5 Wikipedia - Stephanie Birkitt CBS News 1 CBS News 2 CNN Vanity Fair The New York Times The Washington Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Sexual Boundaries: How to Set Them …
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Liza and Kara recap “Penetration” (Season 12, Episode 8), revisit the case of Matthew Hale and his target Judge Joan Lefkow, and interview Scorcese and SVU regular, J.C. MacKenzie. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Park51 Wikipedia - Joan Lefkow Park51.org The New York Times New York Post Los Angeles Times Chicago Tribune WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Southern Pove…
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In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover SVU’s “Stocks & Bondage” (Season 1; Episode 9), the cases of financial criminal Martin Frankel and homicide victim Sharon Lopatka, and talk with playwright, TV writer and Dick Wolf Universe regular, Geoffrey Nauffts. SOURCES: CNBC Hartford Courant Greenwich Time Toledo Blade Independent Washington Post - …
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Today, Liza and Kara cover “Missing Pieces” (Season 13, Episode 5) and the hoax perpetrated by Joseph Bales and Helene Lemay. SOURCES: NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 Washington Post Tampa Bay Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: CDC: SIDS Next week’s episode will be “Stocks & Bondage” (Season 1, Episode 9). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap “Crush” (Season 10, Episode 20), the Kids for Cash scandal, and interview the SVU character we all love to hate, Dale Stuckey, aka the wonderful Noel Fisher. SOURCES: Juvenile Law Center AP News - 1 AP News - 2 "Kids for Cash" Philadelphia Inquirer NBC News NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 CNN WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: "Kids…
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On today’s episode, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Perverted Justice” (Season 16, Episode 21) and the story of Chaneya Kelly. SOURCES: The New Yorker New York Magazine NBC News Change.org WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Innocence Project Next week’s episode will be “Crush” (Season 10, Episode 20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza break down “Cage” (Season 8, Episode 8), the cases of Michael & Sharen Gravelle and the tragic death of Candace Newmaker, and talk to the Dick Wolf Universe mainstay, Marlyne Barrett. SOURCES: NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 NY Times - 4 NY Times - 5 NY Times - 6 NY Times - 7 NY Times - 8 NY Times - 9 NY…
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Liza and Kara cover “Internal Affairs” (Season 15, Episode 4), the NYPD scandals uncovered by Adrian Schoolcraft, and talk with a very talented actor they serendipitously met on an airplane, Marc Menchaca. SOURCES: NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 NY Times - 4 NY Times - 5 NY Post Village Voice Wikipedia 50-a.org - 1 50-a.org - 2 50-a.org - 3…
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On today’s episode, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Townhouse Incident” (Season 17, Episode 11) and break down the horrific Cheshire home invasion murders. SOURCES: Washington Post Wikipedia NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 ABC News NY Post The Cheshire Murders (HBO) New Haven Register WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Petit Family Foundation Next week’s episode will …
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In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 21, Episode 3), the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax, and interview the charming L. Steven Taylor. SOURCES: BBC Fox 5 DC NY Times Variety Wikipedia - 1 Wikipedia - 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Human Rights Campaign Next week’s episode will be “Townhouse I…
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This week, Kara and Liza break down “Juvenile” (Season 4, Episode 9) and cover the two cases it’s based on, the murder of Ruth Pelke and the conviction of Lionel Tate. Plus, they interview the legendary Becky Ann Baker. SOURCES: Rolling Stone USA Today Death Penalty Information Center Indy Star CNN NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 ABC7 Chicago - 1 ABC7Chi…
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Today, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “A Story of More Woe” (Season 20, Episode 13), the mysterious murder of Terry King, and chat with the talented Mark Tallman. SOURCES: CBS News - 1 CBS News - 2 NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 Wikipedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: "A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and Innoce…
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On today’s episode, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Heightened Emotions” (Season 18, Episode 4), the wild story of Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton, and interview the talented Brit Morgan. SOURCES: Olympics.com International Bipolar Foundation ABC News People Yahoo The New Yorker Elle Sports Illustrated Times of San Diego WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:…
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This week, Liza and Kara recap SVU’s “Blood” (Season 6, Episode 21) and break down the case against Cynthia Ann Pinson. Plus, guests are back with a bang, with none other than Stabler’s daughter Kathleen, Allison Siko. SOURCES: LA Times Wikipedia WBAL-TV 11 News PubMed WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ElderAbuse.org Next week's episode will be “Heightened…
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Today, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Dependent” (Season 8, Episode 14) and dissect the horrific murders perpetrated by 12-year-old Jasmine Richardson and her 23-year-old boyfriend Jeremy Steinke. SOURCES: The New Zealand Herald Daily Star WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Futures Without Violence Next week’s episode will be “Blood” (Season 6, Episod…
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In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Baby Killer” (Season 2, Episode 5) and discuss the heartbreaking murder of Kayla Rolland. SOURCES: The New York Times ABC News Wikipedia - Killing of Kayla Rolland CNN MLive.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Next week’s episode will be “Dependent” (Season 8, Episod…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Breakwater” (Season 24, Episode 5). Plus, they discuss the Chicago Park District lifeguard sexual abuse scandal and the Paul Hickson rape cases. SOURCES: Cook County Sheriff's Office WBEZ 1 WBEZ 2 WBEZ 3 WBEZ 4 WBEZ 5 WBEZ 6 WBEZ 7 WBEZ 8 Chicago Sun-Times 1 Chicago Sun-Times 2 Chicago Sun-Times 3 Chicago…
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On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode “Merchandise” (Season 12, Episode 4) and dissect the death of Janice Marie Young and the 2004 New York Times article ‘The Girls Next Door.’ SOURCES: Wikipedia - Death of Janice Marie Young KTVU FOX 2 Tampa Bay Times The New York Times Ball State University The Deadbolt You're Wrong About:…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap “Russian Brides” (Season 13, Episode 7) and discuss the horrific crimes of Jurijus Kadamovas and Iouri Mikhel. SOURCES: The Seattle Times Los Angeles Times The Orange County Register Los Angeles Daily News 1 Los Angeles Daily News 2 Death Penalty Information Center Federal Trade Commission 1 Federal Trade Commission 2…
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On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “A Misunderstanding” (Season 17, Episode 12) and discuss the Owen Labrie “Senior Salute” rape case perpetrated at the elite St. Paul’s School. SOURCES: Vanity Fair The New York Times Vice ABC News Wikipedia - St. Paul's School (New Hampshire) The Boston Globe Jezebel WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap the SVU episode “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17) and cover the very creepy Susan Wilson case. SOURCES: CBS News ABC News 1 ABC News 2 The News Star Women's Congressional Policy Institute Eisner Gorin LLP Legal Information Institute WomensLaw.org The Spokesman-Review New York Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 988 Sui…
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Today, Liza and Kara cover “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9) and dissect the terrifying disappearance of Etan Patz. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Disappearance of Etan Patz The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 ABC News New York Magazine WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Lost Boy - “48 Hours” Next week’s episode will be “Surve…
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In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5) and discuss the upsetting Bobby Greenlease kidnapping case. SOURCES: St. Louis Post-Dispatch FBI.gov Wikipedia - Murder of Bobby Greenlease WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children Next week’s episode will be “Depravity Standa…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3). Plus, they cover four different real-life events: the murder of Mary Rogers, the disappearance of Margot Kidder, the release of Herman Bell, and Norman Mailer’s involvement with convicted killer Jack Abbott. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on t…
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On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16) and dissect the truly horrific murders of renowned serial killer Jerry Brudos. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos That Oregon Life Radford University Crime Library WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Lust …
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This week, Kara and Liza recap “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12). Plus, they cover the separate murders of two New York teachers: Roseann Quinn and Jonathan Levin. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Time…
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On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19). They also cover the murder of Rachael Runyan and the proliferation of computer-generated child sexual abuse material. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Murder of Rachael Runyan ABC4 Utah - 1 …
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This week, Kara and Liza recap the much-requested episode “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17) and cover the incredibly upsetting David Richard Stewart case. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: The Sun 1 The Sun 2 Bustle NBC News ABC News Berkeley.edu Milligram.weebly.com The Atlantic Don’t Pick Up Th…
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Today, Liza and Kara cover “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1) and discuss Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s high-profile sexual assault allegations. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: Room 2806: The Accusation Wikipedia - Dominique Strauss-Kahn Wikipedia - New York v. Strauss-Kahn The New York Times Ne…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22) and explore the upsetting case of Annette R. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 Los Angeles Times CNN The Washington Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: …
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On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22) and dissect the terrifying crimes of serial killer Altemio Sanchez. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Altemio Sanchez CNN The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 NBC News ‘Criminal pro…
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Mr. Bear reads excerpts from The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Graphic Literature, edited by Kelcey Ervick and Tom Hart. Discover delightful and informative essays on creating graphic narratives, poetry comics, and literary collage, along with exercises to jump-start your own creative practice! Plus, enjoy a trip to Miss Mousie’s Apothekarium for…
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This week, Kara and Liza recap “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14) and dissect the criminal life of Willie Bosket. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. 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 The New York Times 6 The New …
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In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19) and discuss the “Child of Rage” Beth Thomas. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: Child of Rage - (Full Documentary) Distractify Practical Pie Wikipedia - Child of Rage ABC News Wikipedia - Candace Newmaker Psychology Toda…
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Mr. Bear reads from Exodus Oktavia Brownlow’s stunning book of essays, I’M AFRAID THAT I KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT MYSELF NOW, TO GO BACK TO WHO I KNEW BEFORE, AND OH LORD, WHO WILL I BE AFTER I’VE KNOWN ALL THAT I CAN? Also featuring the music of Awna Teixeira (plus a mini-interview with the artist!) and a trip to Miss Mousie’s Apothekarium for a specia…
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Today, Kara and Liza recap “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21) and discuss the tortured life of Justin Berry. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: The New York Times New York Magazine Wikipedia - Kurt Eichenwald KurtEichenwald.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Porn Conversation Next week’s episode will be “…
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This week, Liza and Kara cover “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20) and discuss the horrific murder of Sandra Cantu by Melissa Huckaby. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES: ABC News 1 ABC News 2 Wikipedia - Murder of Sandra Cantu People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Teachers' Amazon Wishlists on the TMU Insta…
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In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15) and cover several real-life crimes including multiple cases of recalled dangerous toys and the alleged sex abuse perpetrated by famed pediatrician Mel Levine. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the very talented John Gallagher Jr. (Spring Awakening). This episode was recorded b…
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