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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Enjoy the art of listening and speaking with Actress/Comedian Diane Neal. Every week Diane discusses current events with comedy bits and interviews a guest with a story worth listening to.
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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A podcast about Law & Order: SVU, the real life events that inspired the show, and the worldview of the man himself, Dick Wolf. New episodes every other Monday.
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This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Blinded” (Season 9, Episode 7), discuss the crimes of serial killer Charles Ray Hatcher, and interview the prolific Arye Gross. SOURCES: NBC News Murderpedia Wikipedia - Riggins v. Nevada Wikipedia - Ford v. Wainwright Wikipedia - Charles Ray Hatcher The New York Times Radford University Duke Law WHAT WOU…
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Patricia Neal, Michael Rennie, Hugh Marlowe, & Harry Bates Short Story
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Book Vs. Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still The 1940 Short Story Vs. the 1951 Adaptation The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic sci-fi story. The iconic 1951 film was based on Harry Bates’ short story "Farewell to the Master." Both versions share a similar premise—an alien visitor and his robot arrive on Earth, but they diverge significantly …
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For their incredible 200th episode, Kara and Liza break down “P.C.” (Season 11, Episode 13), discuss the Lesbian Avengers feminist organization, and interview the iconic Kathy Griffin. SOURCES: Medium KSBY News San Luis Obispo Tribune 1 San Luis Obispo Tribune 2 Noozhawk California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) lesbianavengers…
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All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Erich Maria Remarque, Edward Berger, & Felix Kammerer
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Book Vs. Movie: All Quiet On the Western Front The 1928 German Classic Novel Vs. the 2024 Netflix Adaptation The Margos conclude "Banned Books Month" with Erich Maria Remarque’s 1928 novel "All Quiet on the Western Front," a profound anti-war masterpiece that captures the emotional and psychological devastation of World War I from the perspective o…
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Replay ep. RIP Maggie Smith! 1934-2024)
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Book Vs. Movie: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Replay ep for Dame Maggie Smith 1934-2024) The Margos celebrate September with a series of “Back to School” episodes, starting with the 1961 classic The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Brodie is a popular teacher at a girls' school in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1931. Each year she picks a group…
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Contact w/ Nicole Sullivan
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This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Contact” (Season 1, Episode 19), the horrific subway crimes of James Smith in Brooklyn, and interview the legendary Nicole Sullivan. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 New York Daily News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: What Is Street Harassment? - RAINN Next week’s epis…
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Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Maurice Sendak, Spike Jonze, James Gandolfini, & Max Roberts
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Book Vs. Movie: Where the Wild Things Are The 1963 Classic Children’s Book Vs. the 2009 Adaptation Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are has captured readers' hearts for decades, telling a timeless story of childhood, imagination, and emotional growth. When director Spike Jonze adapted it into a full-length film in 2009, audiences were treated…
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Today, Kara and Liza cover the episode “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11) and discuss the horrific Richard Greist case. SOURCES: The Philadelphia Inquirer 1 The Philadelphia Inquirer 2 The Philadelphia Inquirer 3 The Philadelphia Inquirer 4 The Philadelphia Inquirer 5 ifunny.co Daily Local News 1 Daily Local News 2 The Times Herald findagrave.com Th…
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1984 (1984) George Orwell, Richard Burton, John Hurt, and Suzanna Hamilton.
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Book Vs. Movie: 1984 The 1949 Classic Novel Vs. the 1984 Adaptation The Margos continue their look at “Banned Books’ in September with the novel 1984, which is set in a dystopian world dominated by a totalitarian regime that enforces complete obedience and constant surveillance. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works at the Ministry of Truth, alteri…
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Mama w/ Kathleen McNenny
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This week, Liza and Kara recap “Mama” (Season 19, Episode 22), discuss the crimes of former nursing home aide Luis Gomez, and interview the wonderful Kathleen McNenny. SOURCES: Sacramento Bee 1 Sacramento Bee 2 CNN 1 CNN 2 CNN 3 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Elder Voice Advocates Next week’s episode will be “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11). Support th…
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Peyton Place (1957) Grace Metalious, Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi, and Russ Tamblyn
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Book Vs. Movie: Peyton Place The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities a…
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Harper Lee, Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Robert DuVall, & Brock Peters
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Book Vs. Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird The 1960 Novel Vs. the 1962 Movie The 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Robert Mulligan, is a powerful retelling of Harper Lee's classic novel. The story follows Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck in an Oscar-winning performance, as he defends Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a Black man…
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Kara and Liza break down “Dearly Beloved” (Season 20, Episode 19) and discuss the therapist-marrying murderer Susan Polk. SOURCES: KRQE New Mexico The New York Times The Cut WKMG Orlando The Palm Beach Post Oxygen The Mercury News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Are You Being Gaslighted? - Psychology Today Next week’s episode will be “Mama” (Season 19, E…
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This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Ridicule” (Season 3, Episode 10), the case of the "Manacled Mormon," and they are once again joined by the electric Diane Neal. SOURCES: The Guardian Wikipedia - Manacled Mormon case NBC Los Angeles The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Tabloid - A film by Errol Morris Next week’s episode will …
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Now Voyager (1942) Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper, & Olive Higgins Prouty
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Book Vs. Movie: Now, Voyager The 1941 Novel Vs. the 1942 Movie Olive Higgins Prouty's 1941 novel Now, Voyager was later adapted into a 1942 film starring Bette Davis. This powerful story follows Charlotte Vale, a repressed woman controlled by her domineering mother. After a breakdown, Charlotte undergoes a transformative journey, finding independen…
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Shattered w/ Tamara Tunie
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Today, Kara and Liza cover the episode “Shattered” (Season 11, Episode 24), discuss the upsetting crimes of Alice Crimmins, and interview the magnificent Tamara Tunie. SOURCES: ABC News CBS News Omaha News Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan 1 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan 2 Bozeman Daily Chronicle KHGI Nebraska TV NYC Department of Records & Information…
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Charlottes Web (1973) E.B. White, Hannah & Barbera, Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, and The Sherman Brothers
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Book Vs. Movie: Charlotte’s Web The 1952 Novel Vs the 1973 Movie "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is a classic children's novel that tells the heartwarming story of Wilbur, a pig, and his unlikely friendship with Charlotte, a wise and caring spider. Through Charlotte's clever web-spinning, she helps save Wilbur from being slaughtered, highlighting t…
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Lowdown w/ Michael Beach
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This week, Liza and Kara recap “Lowdown” (Season 5, Episode 20), discuss the “Down-low phenomenon” and the death of Frank Vaccaro, and speak to the prolific Michael Beach (Waiting to Exhale, ER). SOURCES: Wikipedia - Down-low (sexual slang) The New York Times National Center for Biotechnology Information The Village Voice Oprah.com The Reckoning Ta…
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The Bling Ring (2013) Based on a Vanity Fair article with Sofia Coppola & Emma Watson
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Book Vs. Movie: The Bling Ring The Vanity Fair Article Vs.The 2013 Sofia Coppola Movie "The Bling Ring" is a 2013 film written and directed by Sofia Coppola and is based on the true story of a group of teenagers known as the Bling Ring, who used the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. The screenplay is based on Nancy Jo S…
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Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “Scheherezade” (Season 8, Episode 10) and discuss the outrageous crimes of Canadian bank robber Edwin Alonzo Boyd. SOURCES: Media Wales Waterloo Region Record 1 Waterloo Region Record 2 Beach Metro Community News TVO The MarkeTo District Business Improvement Area Barrie Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Hospic…
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Born Yesterday (1950) Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, & Garson Kanin
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Book Vs. Movie: Born Yesterday The 1946 Play Vs.The 1950 Movie "Born Yesterday" (based on the 1946 play by Garson Kanin) is a sharp critique of corruption and a celebration of personal growth. It explores the transformative power of education and delves into themes of ethics and integrity. Even after over seven decades, its themes of empowerment, i…
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Today, Liza and Kara recap “Parasites” (Season 2, Episode 19) and discuss the bizarre murder case involving sisters Stevie Allman and Sarah Mitchell. SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 Wikipedia - Murder of Reyna Marroquín New York Times 1 New York Times 2 Newsday New York Post Sun Sentinel SFGATE Oxygen San Mateo Daily Journal That’s Life! WHAT WOULD …
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310 to Yuma (2007) Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Elmore Leonard, Glenn Ford & Van Heflin
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Book Vs. Movie: 3:10 to Yuma The 1953 Elmore Leonard Short Story Vs.The 2007 Movie "3:10 to Yuma" (2007) is a Western film directed by James Mangold, based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. It is a remake of the 1957 film of the same name. Here are some key details: The story is set in the late 19th century. It follows Dan Evans (Christian Bale),…
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This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Fat” (Season 7, Episode 20) and the real-life lawsuits against McDonald’s filed by Jazlyn Bradley and others. SOURCES: New York Times 1 New York Times 2 New York Post Mental Floss WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Weight Stigma - World Obesity Federation Next week’s episode will be “Parasites” (Season 2, Epis…
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The Most Dangerous Game (1932) Joel McCrea, Faye Wray, Leslie Banks, & Richard Connell
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Book Vs. Movie: The Most Dangerous Game The 1924 Short Story Vs.The 1932 Movie "The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story by Richard Connell, published in 1924. It follows Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter who ends up on an isolated Caribbean island. There, he meets General Zaroff, a hunter who has grown bored with traditional games and now hunts…
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