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"That's Messed Up" is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Lisa Tranger and Kara Clank. The podcast features a unique format that combines episodes of Law and Order SVU with real-life crime stories and interviews with actors from the show. The podcast delves into a variety of chilling tales, including a listener's experience swimming in the pool of a notorious serial killer's mansion, a harrowing car crash from a listener's childhood, and a story about a "trash grandma" who encountered a rattlesnake. The podcast also explores stories of a fire at a liquor store, an awkward encounter in Japan, and a listener's experience as a 10-year-old bank teller.

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Introduction and Podcast Format

This episode introduces the True Crime Comedy Podcast, "That's Messed Up," hosted by Lisa Tranger and Kara Clank. They discuss their podcast format, which involves breaking down an episode of Law and Order SVU, the true crime it's based on, and interviewing an actor from the episode.

00:00:56

Listener Stories: Chilling Encounters

This segment features listener stories about their encounters with the dark side of life. A listener shares a chilling story about swimming in the pool of a mansion in Westfield, Indiana, where notorious serial killer Herb Balmyster murdered his victims. The listener recounts their experience and the eerie events that occurred during a ghost hunting session at the house.

00:05:00

Listener Stories: Childhood Trauma and Resilience

This segment features listener stories about their experiences with trauma and resilience. A listener recounts a harrowing experience from their childhood, involving a car crash that occurred when they were four years old. The listener describes the chaotic scene, the injuries sustained, and the remarkable resilience of their family.

00:10:54

Listener Stories: Unconventional Family Tales

This segment features listener stories about their unconventional family members and experiences. A listener shares a story about their grandmother, Connie, who was known for her "trash grandma" antics. The listener recounts a particularly memorable incident involving a rattlesnake and their grandmother's unconventional parenting style.

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Q&A

• What is the format of the True Crime Comedy Podcast, "That's Messed Up?"

  The podcast breaks down an episode of Law and Order SVU, the true crime it's based on, and interviews an actor from the episode.

• What is the story behind the listener's experience swimming in a murder pool?

  The listener swam in the pool of a mansion in Westfield, Indiana, where notorious serial killer Herb Balmyster murdered his victims. The listener recounts their experience and the eerie events that occurred during a ghost hunting session at the house.

• What is the listener's earliest memory?

  The listener recounts a harrowing experience from their childhood, involving a car crash that occurred when they were four years old. The listener describes the chaotic scene, the injuries sustained, and the remarkable resilience of their family.

• What is the story about the listener's "trash grandma?"

  The listener shares a story about their grandmother, Connie, who was known for her "trash grandma" antics. The listener recounts a particularly memorable incident involving a rattlesnake and their grandmother's unconventional parenting style.

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