Law And Order: Special Viewing Unit

These titles are getting longer and longer. For part three of our Descent into Madness series, Matt and Aviv tackle SVU season 6 episode 18, entitled "Pure". This episode has all the greatest special viewing hits: A Columbo impression, random movie recommendations, Batman and Heat references. We also talk about SVU at some point!Music from this episode by Ron Gallo. Find him on spotify, he rules.And find us on twitter @svupodcast, or for longer stuff, email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode the hosts descend further into madness in part II of the descent into madness, season 6 episode 17 - Rage.  Matt and Aviv already are losing their minds by berating each other at the start of the episode.  Matt has an existential crisis about who and what he is.  Aviv shares a story how he scratched his glasses.  The guys actually talk about how their weeks were, and Matt gives Cassie a huge shoutout for being awesome and taking care of him during the insane descent into madness.  Aviv reveals that he is in a hotel in Oakland during this undertaking.  All this and much more!Rate and review us wherever you get you podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, and send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this very special bonus episode of Steve Segal Sundays the guys get cozy by the fire and discuss the classic film Under Siege.  Enjoy!Rate and review us wherever you get you podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode hosts Matt and Aviv begin their slow descent into madness!  The guys begin their marathon of watching SVU then recording an episode immediately after before heading back to watch another episode for 24 hours straight.  The guys start their climb down with season 6 episode 16 - Ghost!  The guys are joined from across the pond by super fan Lilly Akseth! The guys discuss how Robocop is actually the story of Jesus.  All that and much more!Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode hosts Aviv and Matt view and review season 6 episode 15 of SVU - Hooked!  Aviv starts out the ep by begging for his old life back, which works on a lot of levels in the current time.  Aviv talks about how this episode was terrible for him because of his mild face blindness.  Matt confesses that from scene to scene even he could not tell the difference between characters.  The guys discuss just how oddly prescient this episode is considering it is not about the current time we live in.  The guys talk about how they do not coordinate bits or plan jokes in advance and suspect listeners can absolutely tell!  The guys discuss their misery still being stuck at home because of COVID and discuss what they're doing to stay sane.  All this and much more!Please rate and review wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, and send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this special bonus episode the guys jump into the mailbag and discuss the delightful drek that is the show the Masked Singer.Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this week's episode hosts Aviv and Matt view and review season 6 episode 14 of SVU - Game! Please note this episode was recorded before the murder for George Floyd and the nationwide protests.  Matt discovers that Aviv has blonde hair and is unsettled, and is shocked to discover Aviv had colored his hair the last time they recorded but did not notice.  Matt tells Aviv about how he and Cassie went for a drive up into the mountains to get out of the apartment.  The guys jump into the mailbag to respond to your tweets and announce that the descent into madness is coming in two weeks.  All this and much more!Please rate and review us where ever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupocast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this bonus episode hosts Aviv and Matt share their reaction to the murder of George Floyd and discuss the idea of the Good Cop Narrative.  The hosts try to grapple and reckon with the idea of hosting a podcast about the police which often times depict police brutality.  The hosts discuss personal conversations they have had with people in law enforcement in various capacities and the problems they see based on those conversations and about the problem of police brutality writ large.Check out the article discussed in the episode and also visit 8cantwait.org to find out about the police use of force policies in your own city.8cantwait.orghttps://www.vulture.com/2020/06/tv-cops-are-always-the-main-characters.html

On this weeks episode hosts Aviv and Matt view and review season 6 episode 13 - Quarry!  This ep should not be confused with the Michael Shannon movie of the same title.  Matt asks Aviv if there are people in L.A. howling at night as they are in Denver.  The hosts then discuss the idea of clapping out the window for front line workers and if that practice is patronizing.  The guys discuss the idea of people trying to co opt odd things to make it about front line workers, Aviv's friend starts a group to yell at the ocean.  All this and much more!Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this very special bonus episode hosts Aviv and Matt pour themselves a nice drink, settle in by the fire and review the Steven Segal classic - Hard to Kill. Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this week's episode Matt and Aviv are joined by one of the hosts of the These are Their Stories podcast Kevin Flynn to discuss season 6 episode 12 of SVU - Identity!  This is quite easily one of the best and most insane episodes of SVU!  Aviv and Matt speak in a made up language, and point out the fact that Kevin specifically requested to come on the pod for this episode.  Kevin gives a little bit of background about his history with the show and discuss the Law and Order fundamentalist fans.  All this and much more!Do yourself a huge favor and take a listen to the These are Their Stories podcast, available wherever fine podcasts are sold!  Follow them on Twitter @lawandorderpod.Please give us a rate and review wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks slightly late episode hosts Matt and Aviv view and review season 6 episode 11 of SVU - Contagious! Aviv pitches an idea to sing the SVU episode titles like the 12 days of Christmas.  The guys comment on how they're getting kinda loopy from being on lockdown.  Matt speculates that Aviv sent him an exploding box of snakes like out of Tiger King.  The guys discuss the internet hive mindset regarding Tiger King.  Matt posits that perhaps the virus should win.  All this and much more!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast and send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Aviv and Matt review season 6 episode 10 of SVU - Haunted!  The hosts talk about the news that Stabler is coming back for a spin off of the original SVU series, tacking on so many more years onto this podcast project.  Matt tells Aviv how his mom listens to the pod and how a recent episode made her laugh.  Aviv talks about his new podcast Yeah, I've seen that, and talk about the effort level that goes into making their own podcast.  All that and much more! Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com  

On this weeks episode Aviv and Matt view and review season 6 episode 9 of SVU - Weak!  Matt comes out sounding chipper as ever, changing his name to Death Reuter.  The guys time stamp the episode to let everyone know where the world was at the time of recording.  Aviv gets called out by Edgar Wright on Twitter and is shamed into buying a Blu Ray.  Matt and Aviv also feud over the idea of what qualifies as being 'on prime'.  Aviv breaks down aspect ratios and nerds out on the differences between them.  All this and much more!Rate and review us wherever you get you podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this very special bonus epos hosts Aviv and Matt read off the official Special Viewing Unit Drinking game that was submitted via email to the podcast.  Enjoy!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks very special bonus episode hosts Matt and Aviv reveal a new series of bonus episodes they will be doing during the COVID 19 lockdowns:  Steven Segal Sunday's!  Aviv and Matt will be taking the time to view and review movies from one of the best worst actors of all time, the master himself, Steven Segal.Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this week's episode hosts Matt and Aviv view and review season 6 episode 8 of SVU - Doubt!  The guys start out by saying their biggest regret is going to be that they're both going to die from COVID 19 before getting a chance to finish viewing and reviewing all 24 seasons of SVU.  The guys muddle through their normal intro finding out how the week was, even though everyone is stuck at home.  Matt and Cassie take Maggie on a long walk and support their local establishments they enjoy for a growler of beer and a bottle of wine and snacks.  Matt is very stressed by the fact that pedestrians appear to not be taking the social distancing thing seriously.  The guys discuss how Jeff Bezos and the CEO of Netflix are now the most powerful people in the world.  They also cycle through a Dennis Miller impression to keep things spicy.  The guys waffle a bit as to if this episode holds up or not in 2020. All this and more!Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email sp

On this week's bonus episode hosts Matt and Aviv head to take down theater to review the absolutely bonkers movie A Simple Favor.  A seismic event happens when the pair decide to change the name of take down corner to take down theater.  The guys break down the tone of the movie and debate if this movie is a comedy or a weird thriller of some kind or both possibly.  The movie is so crazy that Aviv forgot about the fact there is a sub plot of this movie where Anna Kendrick fucks her brother, knowingly and willingly.  Both main characters are horrible parents and people.  Pop some popcorn and enjoy take down theater!  Stay safe, stay healthy, stay sane!Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode hosts Aviv and Matt view and review season 6 episode 7 of SVU - Charisma!  Aviv starts out by giving his cult pitch, he is the light and the way, we should all follow him.  Aviv changes his name to Abraham and tries to pass Matt off as his child bride.  The hosts discuss how in these uncertain times with lockdowns due to COVID 19 is very similar to the limbo Aviv was in while in Malaysia.  The guys also discuss how Ted Cruz, the Zodiac Killer himself, ended his self isolation only to then be exposed to a person who tested positive and then had to go back into self isolation.  The guys also get into a discussion about how there is a porn for every occasion and come up with holiday themed porn titles.  The guys then go over where they are in terms of the COVID 19 pandemic (just to time stamp when the episode was recorded).  All that and much more!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, tweet at us @svupodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode hosts Aviv and Matt view and review season 6 episode 6 of SVU - Conscience! Matt regrets the fact that he and Aviv won't be able to finish reviewing all episodes of SVU as they will likely die of the Corona virus, so the lifelong work will never be complete!  Matt also shares a bleak story about how bad things are that his fish killed itself by jumping out of its tank.  This story leads Aviv to wear his tin foil hat and hatches a conspiracy theory that there's COVID in the water!  The guys explain where the world is at the time of recording (its much worse now than it was then).  Matt also goes on a rant about being able to bring larger hand sanitizer bottles onto planes but only hand sanitizer, thus showing how these liquid restrictions on planes is such bullshit.  Aviv chimes in to point out that most rules we adhere to in times of crisis are generally revealed to be arbitrary and bullshit to begin with.  All that and much more!Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts,