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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Zack Morris Cell Phone
November 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBHalloween's over but the Prince of Darkness (S03 E08 of Law and Order) is here in this week's episode. It may be one of our highest rated ones yet, and after Matt recaps it, Enn tells one of the most amazing stories they've researched to date! Find out how human rights activist, Mother and overall badass Miriam Rodríguez Martínez fought for her daughter Karen Alejandra Salinas Rodríguez and formed the Colectivo de Desaparecidos (The Vanished Collective) organization. Support the show
*UNLOCKED* - Patreon Episode 1!!!!
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBA Patreon episode on the main feed? It's more likely than you think! Enjoy this unlocked episode where Matt and Enn recap the VERY FIRST episode of Law & Order SVU. Enn covers the crimes that inspired the episode, war crimes that occurred during the Bosnian War. Support the show
Angels & Bloodsucking & Spontaneous Combustion (Oh My?)
October 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBLaw and Order S03 Episode 07, Self Defense, is based on the Bernie Goetz Case (which we covered in Season 01 Episode 2!) Enn trudges through this episode for us that deals with racial violence and gun control, and afterwards Matt tells the heartbreaking story of 15 year old Latasha Harlins. Her name has been overlooked for decades but her senseless murder and the subsequent trial/sentencing (along with Rodney King's) sparked outrage that led to the 1992 LA Riots, but do you know her story? S...
Legal Red Light, Green Light
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis week's episode (S03 E06) Helpless, sums up how Matt felt watching it, quite well! This pre-SVU episode deals with the trauma of sexual assault but without a direct inspiration. Enn found a very relevant case to cover; the unfathomable story of George Tyndall who preyed upon women coming to him for healthcare needs, and instead found themselves survivors of assault. Support the show
Legal Red Light, Green Light
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis week's episode (S03 E06) Helpless, sums up how Matt felt watching it, quite well! This pre-SVU episode deals with the trauma of sexual assault but without a direct inspiration. Enn found a very relevant case to cover; the unfathomable story of George Tyndall who preyed upon women coming to him for healthcare needs, and instead found themselves survivors of assault. Support the show
Sex with a Centipede
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBHello friends! This week Enn recaps a particularly problematic episode (Wedded Bliss; S03 E04 of Law and Order,) that was inspired by the crackdown on illegal 'sweatshops' in the 90s. Matt then talks about the 2021 murder of Jeyasre Kathiravel that exposes the gender and caste based violence and discrimination occurring everyday to Dalit women in the garment industry. If you'd like to help, please visit the Justice for Jeyasre campaign website, watch the Global Vigil on Facebook, and sign t...
Poison Nun Network
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBProsecutor Ponytail returns in this week's episode (S03 E04 The Corporate Veil) and we get some top notch child acting along with the most bizarre haircut Matt's ever seen on a little girl. Since this episode had no direct inspo, Enn tells us the sinister and fascinating story of Giulia Tofana & the origins of Aqua Tofana. Is this the most prolific serial killer to date or was Giulia made an example to the women of Europe to keep the status quo? Let us know what you think! Support the show
Scrunchfest 1992
September 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBWe're officially a bicoastal show! The audio on Matt's end is a little off, but next week we should be back to normal <3 Thanks for understanding! In S03 E03 of Law and Order (Forgiveness) the Scrunchie Brigade is in full effect folks! Be prepared for the usual Law and Order inappropriateness but shockingly, the true case is even worse than the show; The episode is based on the tragic murder of Bonnie Garland and the horrific way the community and press handled basically everything afterwar...
Let's Get Knotty
September 16, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 84.9 MBIn this special Extended episode, Matt takes us through E03 of Law and Order, Season 3, and much to our surprise, it's not so bad! Find out all of our predictions for the season, and then join us as Enn takes on the big task of telling the story of Malcolm X, and his assassination. This episode featured a major historical figure, and so we aimed to give it the treatment he deserves; let us know what you think! From the Episode: Interview w/ Muhammad Ali: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us...
There's Always Room for Nightmares
September 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWelcome back friends! Season 3 is coming in hot, with guest star Claire Danes in Episode 1, Skin Deep. Listen along as Enn takes us through this episode one 90s aerobics leotard at a time, and then stay tuned for Matt's interpretation of the still ongoing case of Dr Thomas Burchard. Should you have any supplemental information regarding this case contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521. Support the show
A Human Zazu
August 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIt's the Season 2 Finale folks! If you haven't already, we're asking that you please rate and review our show on whatever platform you are listening to this episode on! As we wrap up our season with the finale of L&O S02, The Working Stiff, prepare for most of our primary cast to be verrrrry suspish throughout. After Matt lightly tears into the episode, Enn tells us the INSANE tale of Agha Hasan Abedi, and the BCCI. You will not believe how wild this one gets! We can't wait to reconnect on ...
Sailor Moon Fingers
July 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week's episode features Enn spilling all the Tea about S02 Episode 21, Silence, which features the 90s treatment on Queer folk; I'd say use your imagination but Enn did it for us all (literally, Matt forgot to watch...) What Matt did instead was recount the story of Paul Broussard and the Woodlands 10. Listen along as Enn & Matt give some personal perspectives on the issues raised, and let us know your thoughts via social media or email! Support the show
Guns in Soup Tureens
July 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHello, and welcome to another Ripped From the Headlines! This week Matt recaps S02 E20 of Law and Order, Intolerance. Find out which 2 famous sitcom moms guest star this time! Speaking of Moms, Enn tells the story of the "Pom Pom Mom," Wanda Holloway. When is a parent's ambition too far? -Definitely this case. Support the show
A Sad Discount Dick Tracy
July 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThis week's Law and Order Episode (S02 E19) The Fertile Fields had one redeeming quality; Jerry Stiller (Rest In Peace) guest stars! After Enn tells us all about this wild ride of a storyline, Matt explains all of the delicate ins and outs of the Crown Heights Riots of 1991 from which this episode borrowed its plot points. Support the show
No Nonsense Nurse
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIn this episode, Matt recaps takes us from Cradle to Grave, with S02 E18 of Law and Order; Ready for some really strange casting choices? This episode was loosely inspired by the miraculous story of Brittany Eichelberger - A beautiful tale, but quite short. Enn gives us the rundown regardless, and then takes us through the unsolved disappearance/murder of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places in 2019. Documentary Enn Recommends: 'SAY HER NAME' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfU825Oaw-k&feature=you...
Britney Spears is Music
July 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week's Law and Order (S02 E17), recapped with particular hilarity by Enn, is titled Sisters of Mercy and THE William H. Macy graces us with his presence, guest starring in another episode! Stick around afterwards as Matt recounts The Covenant House Scandal that inspired this episode; Was this a safe haven for homeless youth or a breeding ground for a dangerous predator? Support the show
Category Is: Ramona on the Runway
June 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHello friends; This week Matt recaps S02 Episode 16 of Law and Order titled Vengeance. This episode had no direct inspiration, so Enn ripped a case from more recent headlines and dives in the mysterious 2014 disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. These girls went to Panama and were only ever seen again in photographs - What do you think happened to these students? From the Episode: The Gif we reference about 10 min in: https://gifer.com/en/5zCT Support the show
My Tart is Cooling
June 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis episode (15) of Law and Order S02 is called trust, and you can trust and believe that it's a good one. (We've got a kid actor that's actually good?!) After Enn gives us their hot takes on this episode, Matt talks about the killing of Shaun Ouillette that inspired this episode, a series of events that changed a Mother's life forever. If you or a loved one is living with Trauma or Grief of any kind there are resources out there: Griefnet.org https://griefnet.org/resources/parents.html Su...
Human Ponytail
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIn this week's edition of Ripped From the Headlines, Matt recaps the stellar performances in S02 episode 14 of L&O, Blood is Thicker... This case was not directly inspired by any true story so Enn has chosen a similar event. Listen along as they tell us about Janet March and the tragic events that led to her murder. Support the show
Car Shaped Car
June 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn this week’s episode Enn recaps Law and Order S02 episode 13: shoulder pads…I mean Severance. Matt then tells us about the CBS Murders that claimed the lives of Margaret Barbera, Jenny Soo Chin, Leo Kuranuki, Robert Schulze and Edward Benford. Support the show
Menacing Snake-Nosed Wizard
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB*Cue Soap Opera Music* Join us this week for another riveting episode of Ripped from the Headlines as Matt recounts S02 Episode 12 of Law and Order - Star Struck...and prepare to be actually star struck when you find out which Oscar and Emmy award winning actress makes a cameo! Stay with us afterwards while Enn handles with great care, with the tragic event that inspired this episode; the senseless murder of Rebecca Schaeffer. Support the show
The Doogie Howser Seinfeld Guy
May 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIn E11 of Season 2 His Hour Upon the Stage, we get pirate ruffles and so much more, and Enn takes us through every outrageous turn. Afterwards Matt dives into the life and untimely death of the controversial Roy Radin. Find out how 'The Cotton Club Murder' went cold for so many years. Support the show
Red Light, Green Light
May 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBOur Patreon is live folks! Check out https://www.patreon.com/rippedheadlinespod for lots of exclusive content we've created for you! This week Matt recaps E10 of Season 2, Heaven - more like far from it. Afterwards Enn covers the episode's inspiration, The Happyland Social Club Fire; This is a tragedy that we hadn't known about, but neither of us will ever forget. Support the show
The Getaway Passenger
May 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJoin us this week as Enn covers Episode 9, Renunciation, where we meet the woman with ever-changing hair. Afterwards, Matt takes us not the insanely publicized and controversial trial of Pamela Smart for conspiracy to murder her late husband Gregg Smart. Support the show
Zombie Judge
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBOut of Control, Episode 8 of Law and Order S02 could not be more appropriately titled. Matt recaps the episode and then Enn talks about The St John’s Lacrosse case that inspired this episode. Listen for some special announcements coming for you folks this May! Support the show
A Very Cold and Distant Hug
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBTune in this week to hear Enn recap In Memory of..., Episode 7 - Season 2 of Law and Order featuring Detective So-and-So and Tommy Something-or-Other. Afterwards Matt breaks down the decade spanning events that inspired this episode; the murder of Susan Nason and the controversial trials involving her childhood friend Eileen Franklin-Lipkser. Support the show
Overselling & Underdelivering
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBEpisode 6, Misconception, is based on the assault of Maria Trinidad Flores by Robert Davis, and the death of her unborn child. First Matt takes us on a comedic journey through the episode and then Enn recounts the details of the tragic case. Listen along as they explain how this trial influenced legislation regarding when "life" begins in the womb. Stay tuned after the episode for the Weekly Creep Podcast's Promo! UNIQUELY KNITTED ( https://uniquelyknitted.org) Uniquely Knitted is a Non P...
Big Curly Haired Donna
April 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this week's episode, Enn recaps ep 5 of Law and Order titled God Bless the Child. Afterwards Matt tells the (short) account that this episode was based on; the death of Alex Dale Morris. Not much to tell so we do a deep dive into the world of faith healing and televangelism. Support the show
Mother Goose Cracks the Case
April 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIt's our 4th episode of Season 2, and Matt has the "privilege" to recap the episode, Asylum (it's nothing like AHS.) Afterwards Enn explains how the murder of Theodore Genovese, and the case of Connecticut vs David Mooney helped reform the way in which the justice system regards the homeless community. Support the show
Some Nonsense Conversation
March 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn this extended episode Enn recaps the 3rd episode of Law & Order's 2nd Season Aria, which is (VERY) loosely based on the death of Marilyn Monroe! We had to do her justice, so stay tuned while Matt tells us who she was before she was Marilyn, ponders how she really met her end and dispels as many falsehoods as possible! Special thanks to Ernesto (@Marilynlover on Twitter) for your help! Support the show
A Hot Dog Moment
March 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this Episode Matt recounts the second episode of Season 2, The Wages of Love. Find out what this episode's connection to Eurovision is about, and then Enn sheds light on the polarizing case of Betty Broderick that inspired the episode. Linda Kolkena and Daniel Broderick are tragically killed, but who will the jury (and nation) believe? Support the show
Loop De Louvre
March 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this season 2 premiere Enn recaps Law & Order's Season 2 premiere Confessions (cue the Usher track!) Matt then explains how this episode is loosely inspired by the case of The State of Arizona vs Oreste Fulminante and the subsequent precedents set forth. Support the show
Really Uncomfortable Face Touching
February 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn our season one finale, Matt and Enn cover Law & Order's 22nd episode, The Blue Wall. This episode was inspired by stories of police corruption including the double-crossing of Joe Sanchez. Support the show
Really Uncomfortable Face Touching
February 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn our season one finale, Matt and Enn cover Law & Order's 22nd episode, The Blue Wall. This episode was inspired by stories of police corruption including the double-crossing of Joe Sanchez. Support the show
Organ Trail
February 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 21 of Law & Order, Sonata for Solo Organ. This episode appears to be the GENESIS for the urban legend of kidney thieves, but is it really an urban legend? Listen to find out... Support the show
A Ghost Bit My Sandwich
February 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 20 of Law & Order, The Troubles, inspired by The Troubles of Northern Ireland and the case of Joe Doherty. Support the show
Anger, Grief, Denial, Tennis
February 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn this episode Matt and Enn recap episode 19 of Law & Order, The Serpent's Tooth. This episode was REALLY ripped from the headlines, as it was inspired by the then-in-trial case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, and the murder of their parents, José and Kitty. Support the show
Defense Attorney, Foghorn Leghorn
January 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode Matt recaps Law & Order's 18th episode from season 1, The Secret Sharers. This episode appears to have been (according to very suspect sources) based (in practically no way) on the case of the Daingerfield Church Shooting, which Enn covers. Support the show
BATMAN
January 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode Matt and Enn cover Law & Order's 17th episode of the first season, Mushrooms. This episode was inspired by the rise in bystander killings due to gun violence. Support the show
(Part 2) Skeletons Forever!
January 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn this special episode, Matt and Enn discuss the true crime that inspired Law & Order's Two-Part episode, The Torrents of Greed: The disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa! Support the show
(Part 1) Widow Biegel/Widdle Beagle
January 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this first of a two-part episode, Matt and Enn cover the 15th and 16th episodes of Law & Order's first season, the Torrents of Greed. Next week is the true crime that inspires this two-parter! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rippedheadlinespod)
(Part 1) Widow Biegel/Widdle Beagle
January 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this first of a two-part episode, Matt and Enn cover the 15th and 16th episodes of Law & Order's first season, the Torrents of Greed. Next week is the true crime that inspires this two-parter! Support the show
The Exonerated Five / The Central Park Jogger
December 17, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIn this episode Matt & Enn cover the true crime that inspired last week's episode of Law & Order, The Violence of Summer. This episode was inspired by the Central Park Jogger Case. Support the show
TIM
December 10, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this two-part episode, we recap episode 14 of Law & Order's first season, The Violence of Summer. The case this episode is based off of is BIG, so we've decided to split it into two episodes, so we're recapping the crime NEXT WEEK! Support the show
Birdemic & Sharknado
December 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this episode Matt & Enn cover the case of Larry Davis, which involved accusations of rampant police corruption, multiple murders, and a shootout with police. This case inspired the 13th episode of Law & Order's first season, A Death in the Family. Support the show
Judy Dench's Time Adventure
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode Matt & Enn recap episode 12 of Law & Order's premiere season, Life Choice, the attempted bombing of a San Diego abortion clinic, and the assassination of Dr. George Tiller. Support the show
Vampire Chicken
November 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode Matt & Enn recap Season 1, Episode 11 of Law & Order's debut season, Out of The Half-Light, inspired by the Tawana Brawley sexual assault allegations. National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. Support the show
Zambonis on Ice
November 05, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIt's our 10th episode! In this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 10 of Law & Order's first season, Prisoner of Love. They go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the "Death Mask Murder" of Norwegian fashion student Eigil Dag Vesti. Support the show
Principal Babadook
October 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 9 of Law & Order's first season, Indifference. This episode was inspired by the murder of 6 year old Lisa Steinberg by her parents, Joel Steinberg and Hedda Nussbaum. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or by chat at https://www.thehotline.org/ VINE (VineLink.com): Active in 47 states, VineLink.com allows women to search for an offender in custody by name or identification number, then register to be aler...
Marshmallow Tolerance Level (Special surprise at the end!)
October 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn this episode Matt & Enn recap Episode 8 of Law & Order's first season, Poison Ivy. We go in-depth on the case that inspired the episode, the tragic killing of Edmund Perry by police officer Lee Van Houten. SPECIAL BONUS at the end of the episode from Erin Keif of Hey Riddle Riddle (@heyriddleriddle) and HRR fan @PotentiallyRob on Twitter. Support the show