Ripped From The Headlines
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsRipped from the Headlines is a "fact and fiction" podcast that recaps an episode of Law & Order and discusses the true crimes "ripped from the headlines" that inspired the show. Enn and Matt discuss the difficult realities of crime with care and humor while talking about media representation in one of television's longest-running and most successful crime series.
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Canterbury Tales Realness
December 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBHey y'all! One more Winter Holiday Break and we will be back on Jan 5th to continue our season into 2023 with you folks! <3 This Week on Law and Order Season 5, E08 Virtue, we get powerful performances but a dangerous narrative. Enn takes us through the red herrings and navigates the multiple plot jumps with grace, and then prepare for the true story that this episode was based on. Anita Hill made sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomas in the early 90s, and was made a target ...
Obsessed with my Crops
December 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThis week we dive into S05 E07 of Law and Order, Precious. Matt recaps the episode which features a couple of horse cops, a red herring and a few strange character choices- but the acting by the lead suspect, was compelling to say the least. Then, Enn tells us one of the horrific true stories that this episode was based on - take a deep breath folks it's not an easy one. Marybeth Tinning is known for having multiple children pass away from variety of ailments, but was there more to the stor...
Co-Star to the Wind
December 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBSo Happy to be back with you all, and we are more thankful than ever for all of your support! This week Enn recaps....what could be the most offensive episode yet? S05 E06, Competence - buckle up. This episode was inspired by the murder of Edmund Perry by Police Officer Lee Van Houten, which we covered in Season 1 Episode 8 Marshmallow Tolerance Level. Since we've covered this case Matt tells one of the cases that got him interested in true crime; The story of Elizabeth Diane Downs, the murd...
Not a Member of the People Club
November 17, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBHey Listeners! We will be taking a short Autumn Holiday Break returning in 3 weeks on December 8th! In this season of gratitude, we are sincerely grateful to all of you. This show is completely independent and self-funded and we remain motivated and passionate largely because of all of your support and engagement! THANK YOU! This week be prepared to go down the rabbit hole with us as Matt recaps S05 E05 of Law and Order: White Rabbit! It was a pretty insane episode between hidden identitie...
14yr Old Supernatural Fanfiction
November 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThis week is another big one folks! Enn takes us through the insanely dramatic Family Values (S05 E04 of Law & Order) guest starring a teenage Sarah Paulson! While this episode had multiple sources it drew from, most prominent was the story of Mary Jo Buttafuoco who was shot by Amy Fisher on her doorstep and survived! The press dubbed her the “Long Island Lolita” and while Amy and Joey are often the focus of this saga (just how they like it,) the real victims/survivors are the ones left be...
Tug at your Tear Ducts
November 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week Matt recaps the very racially insensitive Episode 3 of Law and Order's 5th season titled: Blue Bamboo...OK? The shining bright light of this mess is guest star Laura Linney!! This episode was based on who would be referred to as "Japanese Comfort Women," a terribly oppressive, abusive and inhumane practice that is unfortunately widely unknown to so many of us. Enn also tells us the story of one such woman, Kim Hak-Sun, whose testimony illuminated this dark world to folks, like us, ...
Ha ha. Ha ha? …Ha ha.
October 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis week we dive right into Coma, Episode 2 of our fifth Law and Order Season. Enn takes us through this sort of snooze of an episode but don't worry this episode has everything from gourmet ducks to Harriet the Spy! Afterwards Matt tells us about the tragic deaths within the Karlsen family. Levi and Katherine Karlsen both have tragic stories to tell, but could their deaths be connected? Listen to the end to find out the shocking conclusion! Support the show
The Fainting Nurse
October 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBWeeeee're Baaaaaa-aaaaack! Can you believe it's season 5 already? We sincerely cannot and we'd love to take our show to the next level, and bring you even more content (we have ideas folks!) so if you haven't already, please rate, subscribe and leave us a review. I know everyone asks for it, and it's almost background noise, but it will help us immensely and it costs you nothing ;) Thanks for continuing to hang out with us every week! <3 Season Five's premiere episode Second Opinion introdu...
An Anna Delvey Exploration
September 29, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBIt's our Season Finale!! Because we took a long mid-season break, we are simply taking 2 weeks off recording and will return with the Season 5 Premiere on The Aug 20th! This week Enn recaps the tepid Season 4 finale of Law and Order: Old Friends. Hey at least we get Allison Janney in a starring role! Since this episode had no Inso, Matt tells the story of Michael and Dalia Dippolito. Much of this case is caught on video or audio recording, and be prepared for twists and turns that you will ...
The Kris Jenner of the Situation
September 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBPrepare to hit the courts this week (is that tennis lingo? no?) as we watch S04 E21 of Law and Order: Doubles. We get an invisible tennis match, Detecives Bebop and Rocksteady and a wound that defies all explanation. After Matt recaps the episode, we take to the ice with Enn who tell us the true story this episode was ripped from: Tonya Harding & the attack against Nancy Kerrigan. This was a time in the country when the media had even less grace for it's villains and heroes; with what we kno...
Surprise! It's a Patreon Episode!
September 15, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week we got cursed with technical difficulties and lost the entire episode recording! Argh! So we've decided to give you all one of our Patreon episodes, a review of Enn's favorite movie... Clue! We'll be back with Law & Order next week. Enjoy! Support the show
Synthesized Country Vibe
September 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis week's episode is star studded! Camryn Manheim, Christine Baranski, Adina Porter and Danny Tamberelli all appear in S04 E20 of Law and Order, Nurture, and Enn will take us through the bizarre twists and turns in this emotional episode. Afterwards stay with us while Matt tells the unbelievable true story ripped from the headlines for this episode; the story if Katie Beers. Katie was just 9 years old when she disappeared from a local arcade, and when authorities get involved they discover...
Doohickeys & Thingamabobs
September 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn episode 19 of Season 4, Sanctuary, Law and Order pulls from multiple sources to concoct an episode that does NO favors to marginalized communities but Kincaid actually provides some valuable insight that aged quite well; We love to see growth! The episode is very reminiscent of The Crown Heights Riots, which we covered in a previous season, but is also based on the story of Rodney King. He may have become a lightning rod for controversy, discourse and social change, but this was never his...
Sloppy Joes & Joey Dogs
August 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBBatter Up! That's a sports thing right? This week's episode (S04 E18) is titled Wager and Enn takes us through this baseball-themed episode where we find that there is more to the story than originally meets the eye; Baseball was the name of the game for the show, but the true crime inspo actually involves basketball. Matt covers the murder of James Jordan Sr, whose son Michael Jordan is a legend and has been a household name for decades. Did you know about what happened to James Sr, and is ...
Aggressive Blue Blazer
August 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn this weeks wild and crazy episode, S04 E17 of Law and Order Mayhem is covered by Matt. This episode has everything; multiple killers, suspects galore, red herrings, bad acting, shoddy storytelling, and a strong POV from the writers: NYC is craAaAzY and anything could happen! Then Enn tells us ONE of the many major cases this episode was based on - the story of Lorena Bobbit. Most of us who were witness to the coverage of her case got a very one sided narrative, but looking back today wit...
Bombarded by Neutrons
August 04, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBNext week we will be taking Thursday off and returning Aug 11; Thanks for understanding! <3 This week's episode is a BIG one, so we took some extra time on it; First Enn recaps S04 E16 of Law and Order titled: Big Bang or as they have retitled it "Battle of the Nerds." Get ready for some Bubble Bobble noises and mushroom cosplay in this zany episode. Afterwards Matt covers the huge case this episode was ripped from; The Unabomber. Ted Kaczynski sent over 12 bombs over the course of almost 2...
The Chicest Wind Chimes You’ve Ever Seen
July 28, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBSeason 4 Ep 15 of Law and Order really takes a dip in the 90s WB writing pond for this week's edition titled, Kids. Honestly it's one of our favorites in a while! Since this week's episode was not ripped from the headlines Enn tells us the mysterious, hotly debated story of the Sodder Family and the fire that ultimately claimed the lives of 5 of their children...Do you believe that version, or are you one of those holding out hope that they may still be alive out there? Support the show
Malcolm in the Middle Mom
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBEpisode 14 of S04 Law and Order is titled Censure, and is very closely related to last week's case covered by Enn - check it out if you haven't already! This week after they recap the episode, Matt chose a case that has always stuck with him - the story of Sam Herr & Juri "Julie" Kibuishi. These students of Orange Coast College, found themselves involved with incredibly dangerous folks hiding in plain sight in 2010. How did you feel when you heard about this case? Support the show
Bullshit on the Elevator
July 14, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBNote: I promise, at 5:15 Matt’s sound returns to normal (Sorry!) This week Matt recaps an episode that will keep you guessing: S04 E13, Breeder. This episode was not inspired by a true story and Enn had a little whoopsie and covered next week's case: the story of Joy Silverman and Sol Wachtler. Joy was largely demonized by the press despite being the subject of threats, stalking and abuse by her former colleague and employer. Let us know what you think about how this all went down! Suppor...
Bulls**t on the Elevator
July 14, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBNote: I promise, at 5:15 Matt’s sound returns to normal (Sorry!) This week Matt recaps an episode that will keep you guessing: S04 E13, Breeder. This episode was not inspired by a true story and Enn had a little whoopsie and covered next week's case: the story of Joy Silverman and Sol Wachtler. Joy was largely demonized by the press despite being the subject of threats, stalking and abuse by her former colleague and employer. Let us know what you think about how this all went down! Suppor...
Dracula Girlfriend
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWe’re asking all of our listeners who haven’t yet to please review us on whatever platform you listen to us on; it’s the best way you can support us and get the word out :] In this week's foray into the world of Law and Order Enn recaps Snatched (S04 E12) and we are treated to a series of red herrings, some majorly teased our hair and a plot so chaotic it's hard to believe it was actually ripped from the headlines! Matt then recaps an equally wild tale that this episode was based on; the al...
The Great Maid Network
June 30, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week Matt recaps S04 E11, Golden Years, which deals with elder abuse and has a surprise twist ending (and a surprise appearance by Daniel Dae Kim!) Since this case was not ripped from any headlines, Enn selected a case that Reddit users have pointed out, has not gotten the coverage it deserves; the murder of Carly Martinez. This college freshman's life was ended far too soon and her name deserves to be heard; Who do you think has not gotten the proper media attention? Let us know and we...
A Case of the Madonnas
June 23, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWe're back!!! We missed you so much <3 First we catch up with each other and all of the True Crime things we've been watching on our break, and the Enn recaps Episode 10 of Law and Order, S04; The Pursuit of Happiness. This episode perpetuates the negative stereotypes on "Mail Order Brides," so stay tuned as Matt tells the true story of Anastasia Solovieva, which is far more accurate of a representation of who is ACTUALLY in danger in these international relationships. Support the show
Judge Blah-blah-blah
May 26, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBHey Headliners! We will be taking a short break after this weeks episode and will return with a brand new episode on Thursday June 23rd! Chat with us on social media in the meantime - If you're looking for more content, check out our Patreon! This week Matt recaps S04 E09 of Law and Order, Born Bad, which has some of his "favorite" things to watch: bad child actors! (Maybe that's where the title actually comes from?!) Since this one wasn't directly inspired by a true crime, Enn tells us the...
Button Aficionado; A Buttonhead if you Will...
May 19, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week Enn recaps S04 E08 of Law and Order, American Dream, which has Stone facing off with a particularly crafty defendant. This case was very closely inspired by the Billionaire Boys Club, which was adapted into multiple films including the controversial 2018 flop starring Kevin Spacey. Matt takes us through the complicated scheme and talks about how Joe Hunt ran the Ponzi Scheme and how he was (allegedly) related to the death of Hedayat Eslaminia and the disappearance/murder of Ron Le...
Horse Girl Stuff
May 12, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThis week's extended episode covers a pretty major case. After Matt recaps the very cult-y S04 E07 of Law and Order, Apocrypha, Enn is tasked with researching the episodes infamous inspiration: Charles Manson! Now we probably could do a whole podcast on this one, but Enn gives a full scope of this man's hatred and the murders he incited, including some victims and beliefs that are usually left on the cutting room floor. What are your feelings on "The Family," and the manipulative ways he man...
He's Dead, She's Deadpan
May 05, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWe're Baaa-aack! Thanks for joining us as Enn recaps S04 E06 of Law and Order Pride & Joy. The acting in this episode could be best summed up by legendary drag performer Tatianna: "...Choices." (Check out guest star Lauren Ambrose though!) Since this episode involving patricide was not based on any specific event, Matt tells us the horrifying true story of the nightmare that the Maldonado family endured living with the patriarch Aaron until he was ultimately killed. Write in or comment on ou...
Ballistic with a Frying Pan
April 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBHey Headliners - Next week we will be taking a short break, but will return to our usual schedule on May 5th! This week get's very fancy - Matt covers S04 E05 of Law and Order titled Black Tie, so we hope you're dressed for the occasion. We are talking about some serious money in this episode, and surprisingly the true story that inspired the show does more than triple the amount from the episode! Stay tuned as Enn tells us the story of heiress and socialite Sunny von Bülow - It's still de...
The Great Soda Debate of 1997
April 14, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this week's Episode, Enn recaps S04 E04, Profile, which features guest star James Earl Jones! While the premise for this episode was ripped from several stories, including Anthony P. Griffin defending a Klan member in 1993, Matt takes us through the chilling accounts of The .22 Caliber Killer and The Midtown Slasher - These serial killings resulted in the loss of 12 lives and the near-killings of 7 others in under 4 months. Men of color were targeted in this 1980-1981 killing spree and le...
Cobb Salads & Club Sodas
April 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBWelcome back Headliners! This week's Law and Order (Season 4 Episode 3,) Discord tells the story of a young woman's sexual assault by a Rock Star named C-Squared. Nothing says heavy metal like Algebra, am I right folks? After Matt recaps the show, Enn tells us about what inspired it, the story of Desiree Washington. Mike Tyson, who also assaulted his ex-wife Robin Givens, raped Desiree when she was 18 years old and who did the press annihilate over it? Spoiler Alert, it wasn't the boxer...Wh...
Cookies and Crime
March 31, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIn this week's Law and Order, (S04 E02) Volunteers, we get a story of a neighborhood and criminal justice system, that really doesn't cater to those experiencing homelessness. Enn takes us through the episode, which guest stars Dennis O'Hare, and then Matt recounts the story of Larry Hogue that was it's inspiration. Given the moniker The Wild Man of 96th Street by the press in the 90s, Larry is indicative of a much larger issue - Where do you land on these topics? Support the show
Grandma Yetta Sunglasses
March 24, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBIt's a new Season and we are so excited to continue chatting with you all! In Law and Order's Season 4 premiere episode, Sweeps, the seedy world of tabloid talk shows is explored and Matt recaps the episode. We get new cast members S. Epatha Merkerson and Jill Hennessy and the opening theme song is shortened from it's usual 756 minutes run time. From Geraldo to Jenny Jones, this episode parallels multiple cases but Enn chose the one most closely related; the story of the sexual abuse and ab...
The Camryn Manheim Effect
March 17, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIt's our Season 3 Finale, but don't fret! We're not taking a break before bringing you Season 4 next week! In the meantime we’re asking all of our listeners who haven’t yet to please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen to us on; it’s the best way you can support us and get the word out :] In this week's episode we cover E22, Benevolence, the finale of Season 3 - We made it through another one folks! Enn recaps the episode which focuses on a fictionalized tale of a murder in t...
Random Write-Ups for Seemingly Nothing
March 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIt's almost the end of our 3rd season!? This week Matt recaps Episode 21 of Law and Order's 3rd Season; Manhood- Don't even get me started... Since it had no direct inspiration, Enn takes great care in telling us the story of Jesse Valencia, and his tragic murder at the hands of someone unexpected at the time. As members of the Queer community, this episode definitely effected us and we had a lot to say about gender and masculinity; we'd love for you to get in the conversation so please rea...
Wailing, Screaming & Hair-Pulling
March 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThis week Enn recaps Securitate, S03 E20 of Law and Order; Instead of the episode relating to the title, we meet some goth twenty-somethings and a guy named "Skank..." - need we say more? Since this was not based on any true crime, Matt takes us through the Kaufman County Murders and the killings of Nathan Leon and Tom Clements. Support the show
The Great Bagel Debate
February 24, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBGet ready to take a drive down the information superhighway folks; Law and Order is getting "High-tech!" It's the 90's and Matt's recalling the dial-up trauma as he recaps Episode 19 of Season 3; Virus. When you finish rolling your eyes, get ready for a non-ripped headline from Enn; Have you ever heard of the infamous Tromp Family Road Trip? What led up to the events of Aug 29, 2016 still remains shrouded in mystery - Tell us what you think! From the Episode: Komputer Kindergarten: https:/...
Understandable Dirtbag
February 17, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWe’re asking all of our listeners who haven’t yet to please rate, review and subscribe to us on whatever platform you listen to us on; it’s the best way you can support us and get the word out :] Howdy folks! This week's episode recaps one of our favorites yet Animal Instinct (S03 E18 of Law and Order. Enn gets down to the nitty gritty as they take us through some pretty intense scenes, and afterwards since this episode didn't have any inspiration, Matt tells the astonishing story of Alison...
Lieutenant Slender Man
February 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBAnother week, another set of stories; Matt covers the Conduct Unbecoming, S03 E17 of Law and order with special guest Julianna Margulies! He was sure this really over to top episode had to be fictionalized, but unfortunately it's not. Enn reveals this was inspired by "The Tailhook Scandal" where Julia Rodgers, Lt Paula Coughlin and countless other women were assaulted. Support the show
Sweet Tooth
February 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBEnn recaps Jurisdiction, Law and Order S03 E16. Matt forgot to watch in time, and so join him as he listens along to this episode with maybe THE MOST ridiculous "evidence" ever. Matt tells us one of the crimes this episode was based on; How connected do you think the Career Girls Murders were to this episode? Emily Hoffert, Janice Wylie and George Whitmore Jr each had world-altering events happen to them while Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered his I Have a Dream... speech. Support the show
Banana Play
January 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBThis week Matt recaps S03 E15 of Law and Order, Mother Love, featuring the iconic Edie Falco! Don't worry, there is no true crime mirroring this disturbing episode, so Enn covers the 2012 disappearance (currently ruled a homicide,) of Sage Smith. Anyone with information about McFadden's disappearance or Smith's homicide are asked to call Detective Ross Cundiff at (434) 970-3373 or the anonymous CrimeStoppers line at (434) 977-4000. Support the show
The Chicken Wing Gobbler
January 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBHeadliners! Check out our Updated website RippedHeadlinesPod.com where Matt has been hard at work adding tons of new content for you all! <3 We have another uninspired (by a crime...and let's be real, in plot and writing) episode of Law and Order recapped by Enn (S03 E14, Promises to Keep.) Keep your eyes peeled for a scrunch the size of the starship enterprise towards the end; Then Matt tells us about Dr Irina Puscariu and her relationship to Roscoe and Shannon Griffin and how it would a...
New Year, New Revenge
January 13, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe’re back Headliners! (We are so making that a thing lol,) and we have got a doozie this week. Enn recaps the strangely accurate episode (S03 E13 L&O) Night and Fog. Matt talks about the story of John Demjanjuk; was this the craziest case of mistaken identity in decades, or was he actually Ivan the Terrible? Support the show
Court is Adjourned until January
December 20, 2021 16:00 - 39 seconds - 552 KBHey Listeners! We are going to be taking our short Winter break and will return in January resuming our 3rd season! Check out our Patreon for content in the meantime ;] Oh and what would we like for Christmas? A rating and review ;] Support the show
Wildly Inconsistent Confessions
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis week we are righting our wrongs folks and Enn tells us the true crime we missed last time. Since last week's episode had no direct inspo, Enn chose to explain the still unsolved (or is it?) story of the Dardeen Family Homicides. In November of 1987, a perfectly ordinary family met their devastating end far too early and the mystery of who did it has been disputed for decades - what do you think happened to the Dardeens, and equally as important; Why? Support the show
OOPS, All Recaps!?
December 09, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIt's finally happened folks...This week Matt and Enn BOTH recapped episode 12 of Law and order Season 3: Right to Counsel. Your honor, we plead temporary insanity lol and so this week you get our hilarious focused recap led by Matt and next week Enn will be spending the whole episode on a juicy story for you all <3 HELP GET JUSTICE FOR DAMIAN DYMKA HERE: https://gofund.me/0656f145 Support the show
It’s Vintage, We’re Keeping It
December 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis week we have a special treat! We are covering S01 E07 of Law and Order SVU (Uncivilized.) This week Matt recaps the episodes where we meet the pizza roll bad Boyz Jimmy G and Mike D. Following that extreme trip to the 90s, Enn tells us about the story of Leopold and Loeb which inspired the show! If you like what you hear, on our Patreon we have full length episodes where we are covering the SVU episodes monthly :) Support the show
Blanche Devereaux on Speed
November 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBGet ready to see a some major fashion choices, and hair that is in Enn's words "Inexplicable," as they recap S03 E11 of L&O: Extended Family. Then prepare to hear the extremely polarizing tale of a wildly polarizing woman named Faye Yager, and the network she created Children of the Underground. Matt gives us her history, and the accounts of those whose lives have been forever changed by her actions - Where do you stand? Support Kaylee Nichole Lopez' Patreon, a survivor of Faye Yager: http...
Condiment Queen
November 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBTune in this week for Matt's breakdown of S03 E10, Consultation, which features an explosion of Culture - which in Law & Order's context means a trip to World Market and Pier 1 Imports. Hang around with us afterwards for Enn to tell us about Isabelle Lagace & Melina Roberge the "Cocaine Cuties," and find out how looking for Instafame led these girls down a pretty treacherous path. Support the show
Grandma Sprinkles
November 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIt's out with Ceretta and in with Briscoe in S03 E09 of Law and Order: Point of View. Guest star and icon Elaine Stritch delivers an Emmy-award winning performance and Enn provides an equally amazing play-by-play of this episode. Since there was no direct inspiration, Matt then tells the story of Ky Peterson, a trans black man who survived a rape and was punished with prison time. Visit https://www.freedomoverground.org to see ways to get involved! Support the show