The Law & Order: SVU Podcast

Squadroom: Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni (S22 Bonus Episode) Apr 02, 2021

Stabler’s back! Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni are celebrating the groundbreaking Law & Order crossover event with a candid discussion about Stabler’s new show, Law & Order: Organized Crime, how reprising their iconic partnership was like getting into a warm bath, and what’s next for Benson and Stabler.

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Benson and Stabler Reunite - The Law & Order: SVU Podcast's Special Episode Drops April 2 Mar 30, 2021

Rejoice, Diehards! Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni are together again, and we’re bringing you the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Benson/Stabler reunion 10 years in the making. Hosted by Anthony Roman, this very special episode of the Squadroom will dive into Stabler’s new show, Law & Order: Organized Crime and so much more. Coming April 2.

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A Squadroom Announcement Nov 11, 2020

A special announcement about the upcoming season of the Squadroom.

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Squadroom: Stabler Secrets Are Revealed in Our Writers' Roundtable (S21 Bonus Episode) May 01, 2020

For a very special writers' roundtable, Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Denis Hamill and Monet Hurst-Mendoza look back at their favorite moments of Season 21 and spill on Stabler's much-anticipated return.

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Squadroom: Showrunner Warren Leight on Romance vs. Intimacy for Rollisi (S21E20) Apr 24, 2020

Showrunner Warren Leight peels back the layers of that Rollisi scene and spills how this week's episode - “The Things We Have to Lose” (Season 21, Episode 20) - was originally going to end. Then, guest star Bea Cordelia talks about subverting trans tropes onscreen and manifesting Lakira's resilience.

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Squadroom: Peter Scanavino Answers More Fan Questions (S21E19) Apr 17, 2020

"Peter Scanavino is back to answer more fan questions, including one about his favorite Benson and Carisi scene. Then, writer Kathy Dobie talks about shining a light on how drug-facilitated rape makes women feel gaslit by their own bodies for this week's episode - “Solving for the Unknowns” (Season 21, Episode 19). And supervising producer Mark Dragin breaks down the post-production process for the show.

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Squadroom: Demore Barnes on Garland's Worlds Colliding (S21E18) Apr 03, 2020

Demore Barnes talks about pulling back the curtain to Garland's Oz. Then, writers Cheryl L. Davis and Micharne Cloughley discuss how they crafted Garland's inner world for this week's episode - “Garland's Baptism by Fire” (Season 21, Episode 18). And longtime casting directors Jonathan Strauss and Philip Huffman explain how they find the right talent on a tight schedule.

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Squadroom: Peter Scanavino and John Waters on Privacy and Revenge Porn (S21E17) Mar 27, 2020

Peter Scanavino and guest star John Waters discuss the pervasive problem of revenge porn and dodging that generational bullet. Then, writer Brendan Feeney and director Leslie Hope share how they blended the worlds of ballet and revenge porn for this week's episode - “Dance, Lies and Videotape” (Season 21, Episode 17).

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Squadroom: Kelli Giddish on THAT Yucky Scene (S21E16) Feb 28, 2020

Kelli Giddish and guest star Lindsay Pulsipher talk addiction, the power of blood ties and which scene gave them the heebie-jeebies. Then writer Peter Blauner expands on the all-too-relatable theme of pain and how we choose to reckon with it for this week's episode - “Eternal Relief from Pain” (Season 21, Episode 16).

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Squadroom: The Origin of the "Dun Dun" (S21E15) Feb 21, 2020

Composer Mike Post reveals the origin of the iconic "dun dun" and how the SVU theme song defines New York City. Then, guest star Radha Mitchell discusses her empowered character and post-Me Too feminism. And writer Lisa Takeuchi Cullen reflects on her final SVU episode "Swimming with Sharks" (Season 21, Episode 15).

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Squadroom: Ice-T Shares His Endless Wisdom (S21E14) Feb 14, 2020

Ice-T talks about getting down and dirty and hitting his 450th episode alongside Denis Hamill - the writer of “I Deserve Some Loving Too” (Season 21, Episode 14). Then, legal technical consultant Anne Milgram breaks down her process and why she loves Carisi as the new ADA.

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Squadroom: Jamie Gray Hyder on Her Knockout Episode (S21E13) Feb 07, 2020

Jamie Gray Hyder discusses getting into fighting shape and following your instincts for Kat's big episode "Redemption in Her Corner" (Season 21, Episode 13). Then, co-writers Brianna Yellen and Monet Hurst-Mendoza talk about that Barba check-in and giving the spotlight to the Latinx community for their boxing-centric episode.

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Squadroom: Robert John Burke on That Tucker Shocker (S21E12) Jan 31, 2020

Robert John Burke unravels Tucker's devastating fate and the scars police officers carry alongside Peter Blauner - the writer of "The Longest Night of Rain" (Season 21, Episode 12). Then, Holly Robinson Peete talks about her pivotal role as Rachel, and NYPD technical consultant Tim Hardiman discusses keeping SVU real.

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Squadroom: Mariska Hargitay Walks into a Strip Club... (S21E11) Jan 17, 2020

As the director of "She Paints for Vengeance" (Season 21, Episode 11), Mariska Hargitay explains her approach to a different kind of survivor, and why she and writer Kathy Dobie found unexpected empowerment in both the art studio and the strip club.

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Squadroom: The Stunning Conclusion to the Steve Getz Saga (S21E10) Jan 10, 2020

Warren Leight and Julie Martin talk rich and powerful predators and uniting damaged souls Rollins and Bucci. Then, guest star Nicholas Turturro opens up about his personal connection to his character's struggles in "Must Be Held Accountable" (Season 21, Episode 10).

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Squadroom: Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino Talk Rollisi Romance (S21E9) Nov 22, 2019

Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino pull back the layers of the complicated Rollisi relationship. Then, Vincent Kartheiser talks about his Epstein-inspired character in "Can't Be Held Accountable" (Season 21, Episode 9). And Norberto Barba explains how he plays with the edge when directing.

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Squadroom: Demore Barnes on Navigating SVU's Minefields (S21E8) Nov 15, 2019

Demore Barnes discusses building a bond with Benson and navigating the complicated minefields of the Special Victims Unit. Then, Jonathan Herron talks about the unique challenges of directing “We Dream of Machine Elves” (Season 21, Episode 8). And Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Brendan Feeney explain how they found the nuance in Adam Arkin's charismatic cult leader.

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Squadroom: Jamie Gray Hyder on Finding Her Place in the SVUniverse (S21E7) Nov 08, 2019

New series regular Jamie Gray Hyder discusses finding her place in the well-established SVUniverse and fan-girling over Margaret Cho. Then, Cho talks playing against type for her role as the formidable Mamasan in “Counselor, It's Chinatown” (Season 21, Episode 7). And Kathy Dobie and Lisa Takeuchi Cullen explain how their journalism backgrounds helped them to write a more honest portrayal of sex trafficking.

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Squadroom: Peter Scanavino on Carisi and Benson's Complicated Relationship (S21E6) Nov 01, 2019

Squadroom: Kelli Giddish Gives Rollisi Fans What They Want (S21E5) Oct 25, 2019

Kelli Giddish joins host Anthony Roman to discuss taking the Rollisi fight a step further for the fans. Then, Anthony chats with Co-Writer/Producer Brianna Yellen about playing with an entirely new structure for “At Midnight in Manhattan” (Season 21, Episode 5), and Costume Designer Juliet Polcsa shares her approach to staying true to the characters throughout the years.

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Squadroom: Ice T Explains the Gangster Advantage (S21E4) Oct 18, 2019

Ice T joins host Anthony Roman to discuss his evolution from gangster to detective. Then, Anthony chats with Showrunner Warren Leight and Executive Producer Julie Martin about tackling the tough topic of heartbeat bills in “The Burden of Our Choices” (Season 21, Episode 4).

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Squadroom: Dick Wolf Talks the Art of Survival (S21E3) Oct 11, 2019

Dick Wolf chats with host Anthony Roman about surviving TV's evolving landscape and how he likes to keep his characters strictly professional. Then, Anthony sits down with L. Steven Taylor to discuss the layers of truth behind his character Mathis Brooks' lies. And Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Brendan Feeney - the co-writers of “Down Low in Hell's Kitchen” (Season 21, Episode 3) - talk exploring the issues facing the down-low community and living your truth.

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Squadroom: Ariel Winter's SVU Dreams Came True on Set (S21E2) Oct 04, 2019

Ariel Winter joins host Anthony Roman to discuss her undying love for the show and Mariska Hargitay, as well as the moral complexity of her character Raegan James from “The Darkest Journey Home” (Season 21, Episode 2). Then, Anthony chats with Showrunner Warren Leight and Executive Producer Julie Martin about why they wanted to focus on trauma-informed interview training, and its real-world implications for law enforcement and victims of trauma.

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Squadroom: Mariska Hargitay Chats 21 Years of SVU (S21E1) Sep 27, 2019

Mariska Hargitay and Showrunner Warren Leight join host Anthony Roman to discuss the cultural impact of TV’s longest-running primetime drama. Then, Anthony chats with Peter Scanavino about Carisi's new career move, and Writer Peter Blauner talks SVU's big Weinstein-inspired episode - I'm Going to Make You a Star (Season 21, Episode 1).

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Celebrating 21 Years of SVU - The Law & Order: SVU Podcast Begins Sept. 26 Sep 21, 2019

Whether you're new to the squad or a certified die-hard, NBC's official Law & Order: SVU Podcast is a celebration of the show's 21 years of groundbreaking storytelling. Hosted by Anthony Roman, we're digging deep into TV’s longest-running primetime drama. Every week, you'll go inside the squadroom for behind-the-scenes episode intel from the cast and crew and learn how inspiration for the ripped-from-the-headlines episodes strikes. And that’s not all! We’ll be rolling out radio-style episodes, panels and more throughout the season. Coming September 26.

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