Law And Order: Special Viewing Unit

On this week’s episode Aviv and Matt view and review season 4 episode 5 – disappearing acts!  Matt and Aviv point out the fact that they have yet again had to rerecord this episode due to some technical difficulties.  Aviv makes a Groundhog Day reference about watching this week’s episode, and the guys discuss how many episodes they’ve lost, and Aviv reveals he thought the concept of lean six sigma was made up on 30 rock.  Matt reveals some big news: he and Cassie will be moving to Denver in the near future, then taking a trip to Iceland so there may or may not be a brief hiatus soon.  Matt also jokes about recording the podcast from a coffee shop and yelling at patrons.  All this and more! Please give us a rate and review on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Aviv and Matt view and review (again) season 4 episode 4 – Lust!  Aviv apologizes at the top for the delay in posting the episodes.  The guys debate what member of the rat pack they would be and Matt pulls a wildcard and determines he’d actually be a member of the Jackson 5.  Matt gives a plug to the episode of Saturday Mourning Cartoons that they guested on, so check that out!  Aviv ponders building another guitar and informs Matt that he can in fact play more than one guitar at a time.  All this and much more! Please give us a rate and review on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Aviv and Matt review season 4 episode 3 – Vulnerable!  Matt and Aviv talk about starting a splinter podcast where they rewatch every episode of Monk, which Matt just discovered is streaming.  The guys give a peak behind the curtain and reveal that this episode was recorded just after the new year.  The guys joke about making a new year’s resolution to only talk about SVU related material on the podcast.  The guys dive into the mail bag to discuss their review of the movie 21 and graphics put together by super fan Lilly.  Matt responds to comments about him being disgruntled and asks the listeners to write in and tell us how disgruntled Matt should be for each episode.  All this and much more! Please give us a rate and review on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Aviv and Matt view and review season 4 episode 2 - Deception!  Aviv comes out the gate and calls out that the guys haven't been keeping up as quickly on posting eps as usual (sorry guys!)  Aviv confuses the start of a season for the middle by claiming this weeks episode is the middle of the fourth season.  The guys make reference to Mean Girls by calling out the fact that Aaron Samules is in this episode and discuss how this episode aired/was filmed very close to when Mean Girls was shot.  Aviv discusses finishing up his shoot with his students over the weekend and his deleting of 600+ emails.  The guys go into takedown corner for a second to discuss Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which Aviv surprisingly defends.  Aviv dives deep on the concept of nuking the fridge and gives some trivia on where the concept came from.  The guys also discuss Siafu ants and a terrible but awesome documentary about them.  All this and much more! Give us a rate and review of iTunes, twee

On this week's episode Matt and Aviv break into season 4!  The guys view and review season 4 episode 1 – Chameleon! The guys reveal the odd adopted adoptee relationship they have.  They also discuss designing a new graphic for the podcast to start the fourth season and also take some shots at Trump.  The guys dive into the mailbag to answer all your burning questions and respond to your comments.  The guys do a favor for super fan Sydney and break up with her boyfriend for her (you’re welcome).  All this and more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this New Years Episode Matt and Aviv are joined by very special guest, Aviv's lawyer friend Mark!  The guys come out on the defensive when addressing the fact that sometimes take a bit of time to post episodes.  Aviv gives a peek behind the curtain about how we make the show and why sometimes technology is against us, causing late episodes.  Aviv recounts a hilarious story about a childrens hospital, and how the abbreviation for the childrens hospital of L.A. is terrible.  Aviv casually drops the fact that Matt is diabetic and the guys debate if this has ever been revealed on the podcast before.  Mark tries to manage expectations by saying that he deals with civil law, not criminal law.  The guys reassure Mark that he still knows more as their expertise in the law is derived almost exclusively from episodes of Law and Order.  All this and much more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or email us specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode that is just absolutely jam packed with holiday cheer Aviv and Matt view and review season 3 episode 22 - Competence!  The guys come out in possibly the worst mood they've ever been in after watching an episode of SVU and try to compensate with overly friendly tones.  Aviv talks about how he broke his caps lock while taking notes and Matt had a lot of fun getting Aviv's texts in real time as he watched the episode.  Aviv puts out a disclaimer that he and Matt are going to say some fucked up stuff during the review (reminder this is a comedy/TV and film podcast).  Aviv desparis as he realizes he has to do a 60 second recap and begins weaping as he does so and the guys marvel at James Badge Dale's depiction of a person with mental disabilities.  All this and much more! Aviv and Matt want to wish everyone a very happy holiday season, next ep will be back up after the new year! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or email us specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Matt and Aviv view and review season 3 episode 21 – Denial!  Aviv claims to have found some baby appendages on the street.  The guys waste no time jumping into this week’s star studded episode, Aviv freaks Matt out by saying ‘the car has been towed’ in a really weird way.  Aviv struggles with the summary of the episode (more than usual), and Matt struggles trying to figure out how to even discuss the episode.  The guys discuss if this case should have been handled by SVU or homicide in the Law and Order universe.  All of this and more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Aviv and Matt view and review season 3 episode 20 – Greed!   The guys come out strong by giving the listeners a peek behind the curtain with some technical difficulties which the guys interpret as a possible sign from god to stop recording the show.  Matt discusses how he accidentally blinded himself with jalapeno residue from his fingers as he rubbed his eyes.  Aviv has an existential crisis where he questions if he is actually alive or not, and lives his best life by not wearing pants as much as possible.  Aviv finds a way to put together a fairly reasonable 60 second recap for an insane SVU episode.  All that and much more!  Aviv and Matt want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and as a reminder everyone, be safe out there! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com              

On this week’s episode Matt and Aviv view and review SVU season 3 episode 19 – Justice.  This episode was recorded long before the allegations against Roy Moore were reported and will not be discussed despite the creepy similarities that exist between the show and reality, sadly.  Aviv starts the episode out by opening mail and paying bills and Matt points out how this show is slowly turning into the podcast version of American Splendor (but not as good or interesting).  Matt talks about his three day weekend staycation, Aviv talks about his pulled pork bbq and saw Warren G. Matt compares the episode to an M. Night Shyamalan movie with all the twists and turns.  He also brings up some women’s fashion advice as it relates to SVU.  All this and more! Please rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this bonus episode Aviv and Matt do a quick review of the 2008 movie 21 inspired by Aviv's hate watching of the film one random afternoon.  Just as a warning this episode was recorded well ahead of the allegations of sexual harrassment/assualt against Kevin Spacey hence why there is no mention of this in the podcast.

On this weeks episode Aviv and Matt view and review SVU season 3 episode 18 - Guilt!  The guys question what the incentive is in this weeks episode referral system.  Matt teases a new splinter podcast he wants to start where he discusses the economics of SVU.  Aviv gives his hot take review of Hamilton (that it's really good!) The guys discuss what the funniest modern day duel would be (Pence v. Sanders with Sanders armed with hard candy rather than a gun).  The guys dive into the mailbag to read your comments and answer your questions.  All this and more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks (very late due to techincal difficulties) epsidoe Aviv and Matt break down season three episode 17 - Surveilance!  Matt describes the secret video cameras that he has all over Aviv's bedroom and how Aviv knows that they're there.  Matt talks about how being detached from the news puts him in a good week and Aviv discusses a new guitar he's 'building'.  Matt recounts an amazingly punny joke he told at work and what he consideres his kingdom.  All that and much more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com.

On this weeks episode Matt and Aviv view and review season 3 episode 16 - Popular!  The guys give their thoughts on a whole bunch of stuff that happened while Aviv was out of the country (which now feels like decades ago), including Aviv's thoughts on the Mooch, the departure of spicer and preibus, and give their thoughts on the events of Charlottesville (remember when that happened guys!?)  Aviv also brings up the pro Trump march and the Juggalo march that took place in D.C. The guys dive into the mailbag and read a negative itunes review, and in the sake of fairness the guys read it on the air (Matt then jokingly becomes mildly unhinged as a result).  The guys disagree over how nuts this episode is and discuss how everyone in this weeks episode saying this girl might get a complext is going to result in the girl getting  complex.  All this and much more! Give us a rate and review on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Aviv and Matt view and review SVU season 3 episode 15 Execution!  Aviv starts out by eating some dosie doe's like a real jackass.  Matt tries his hand at doing a gravely voice and abandons that pretty quickly.  Matt calls Aviv out for eating cookies, Matt discusses the 1980's version of the Blob with Kevin Dillon.  The guys also discuss the pros and cons of the original Flatliners and the increasing amount of time they want to be dead and how using a heating blanket won't prevent the massive brain damage that dying would cause due to oxygen loss. Aviv and Matt generally agree that this week's episode is a good one and have very few notes compared to other episodes because it is that damn good.  All that and much more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Matt and Aviv welcome on special guest comedian Kwasi Mensah to view and review season 3 episode 14 - Counterfeit!  Aviv lets everyone know there was some technical difficulties with Kwasi's mic toward the ean (just a heads up, we know, we're sorry!)  Matt stumbles right outta the gate with the title of the podcast and is ridiculed for it.  Aviv addresses the delay in posting episodes and how it affects the discuccion of current events and how we will not be doing so from here forward (probably not).  Kwasi discusses how he should have believed the Nigerian Prince email he received so he could have been a millionaire!  Aviv recounts his famous bagel story, and a brand new antisemetic sotry from when he was an assistant director on a movie in hilarious fashion.  Kwasi talks about his new hour of stand up and the tough choices comedians have to make about their material.  Kwasi reveals that he is apparently on a first name basis with Robert DeNiro (he calls him Bob!)  All this and much mor

On this episode Matt and Aviv view and review season 3 episode 13 - Prodigy!  The guys are both really sick but powering through for you, the listeners.  Matt blames Aviv for getting him sick from across the country and Aviv threatens to not edit out any coughs or sneezes.  Matt talks about his trip to Kansas City and Aviv talks about how he never knew that Kansas City is only one city, not two different cities.  Matt talks about how he finally got his fishtank back up and running and breaks the very sad news that the mascot of the podcast died, RIP Eelliott Stabler.  Aviv talks about Matt's mom and a touching moment they had at Matt's wedding.  Aviv talks about his Hulu watchlist being the Handmaids Tale and the Bachelor and the guys try to reconcile that.  Aviv defends himself and how his television tastes have evolved away from enjoying reality TV.  The hosts dive into the mailbag, and the guys debate what is even worth talking about regarding politics on the podcast given how quickly the news cycle is mov

On this weeks episode Matt and Aviv view and review season 3 episode 13 - Protection!  Its Matts first episode as a married man!  The guys call out how there are very few things to lovingly make fun of in tonights episode, not alot of absurdity  So strap in listeners!  Aviv also discusses how rough this ep was with his mild face blindness.  Matt tells Aviv and the listeners about his lovely wedding and his honeymoon.  Aviv recalls how Matt's new brother in law Ryan successfully managed to Rick-Roll Matt and Cassie, a difficult task pulled off perfectly.  Matt raves about his honeymoon in Italy and how great the food is there.  While discussing the wedding and the honeymoon Aviv actually discovers his invitation and RSVP to Matt's wedding ironically enough.  The guys dive into the mailbag and discover.  Matt discusses how he could buy farm fresh tupperwear on the side of the highway all over Italy (not really).  Aviv discusses how he flew from Matt's wedding to go and perform a wedding and what that experience

On this weeks episode Aviv and Matt view and review season 3 episode 11 of SVU - Monogamy!  Aviv impersonates Ron Livingston and the guys fumble their way through the opening to the actual episode.  The guys discuss the PSA from the 70's (or 80's?) with the Native American who cries at the site of roadside trash...and how that guy wasn't Native American he was actually Italian.  The guys also discuss who would be a good stand in to do an anti littering PSA these days (they land on Chris Hemsworth).  Matt gives an update on his wedding planning.  Aviv comments on how this weeks episode is much more linear in its story telling compared to most other episodes of SVU.  Aviv makes a strong statement that Psychologists should not perform abortions in the backs of Escalades.  John Ritter guests on this weeks episode of the show in a particularly fucked up episode.  All this and much more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode the guys view and review season 3 episode 10 - Ridicule!  Aviv comes hot out the gates witha  horrible Irish accent attempt and then abandons that immediately.  Matt fully admits that he and Aviv have zero idea about the law and they infact are not lawyers.  Matt shares his experience taking the LSAT and writing in cursive.  Aviv lets everyone in on the fact that he threw his back out, and he talks about how when on conference calls he doesn't want to be on Aviv will walk around and pick up stuff with his feet in his apartment.  Matt talks about the last things that are getting ticked off the list in the lead up to his wedding.  The guys dive into the mailbag; they address why they started this podcast rather than starting with original recipe.  Aviv struggles to tell the difference between Tom Hardy and Logan Marshall Greene.  The guys tease setting up a P.O. box for snail mail and request sugar and alcohol be sent.  All this and much more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUP