Law And Order: Special Viewing Unit

In this special bonus episode Matt and Aviv discuss the intricasies of the Tommy Westphal universe, a frequent tangent the guys get into.  Listen to one of the conversations the guys had ahead of episode 41 (believe it or not guys we do actually cut some of our ramblings out).  We will be back soon to view and review the season premeire of season 3 of SVU.  The guys also dive into the mailbag briefly.  This episode is inspired by a question the guys got regarding if the show Scrubs is in the Tommy Westphal universe.  The guys unravel what shows are and are not in the universe to determine if Scrubs indeed is in the universe.  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 the finale of season 2; season 2 episode 21 - Scourge!  Aviv right out of the gates admits that he apparently smells horrible and he will use the smell to knock people out and kill them similar to the bad guy in this episode.  The guys discuss how smelling all the time would make it difficult to maintain a relationship and if fighting crime would some how make that relationship last.  The guys also discuss the great SNL character the Continental played by Christopher Walken.  Matt offers a peek behind the curtian and warns that this episode may be the last as the day following recording was the day that President Trump was sworn in (don't worry guys, there are more episodes to come).  Matt and Aviv have their first ever podcast fight as the two disagree on if this episode is good or not; Aviv thinks no (if not for the final quarter of the episode) and Matt is in full favor of the episode.  All this and much more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SV

On this weeks episode Matt and Aviv review season 2 episode 20 - Pique!  It's the moment we've all been waiting for, its the first episode featuring B.D. Wong!  The guys welcome to the podcast very special guest Amalea Chininis, founder of the B. D. Wong fan twitter page!  The gang talks about how absolutely nuts this episode is and how it genuinely made Matt uncomfortable.  Aviv comments on the apparent backlash amongst SVU super fans about season 18. Aviv shares a very special David Lynch story (David Lynch yelled at Aviv from his car!)  Aviv shares his code names for his plan to lose weight in the new year (operation melt the snow and operation Greek statue).  The podcast takes a turn and becomes an audio version of the SNL sketch 'the Californians' as Aviv describes his walking route on his way to unintentionally meeting David Lynch.  Aviv also describes another David Lynchian episode of his day when he recounts seeing a clown in a black trench coat with a rubber chicken on a carribeaner at 7:30 in the mo

A special bonus offering from Matt Francis from episode 40!  Enjoy!

On this weeks episode Matt and Aviv review Season 2 episode 19 of SVU - Parasites!  Aviv calls out the fact that we've been a bit absent the past couple weeks (sorry guys, we're going to do better!)  The guys debate in their relationship who would be dead and who would be the imposter assuming the others life.  Aviv recounts his horrible trip to the dentist and how much he dislikes the dentist.  Aviv reveals that he listened to This American Life while in the chair (shout out to This American Life!)  Aviv goes fishing for an endorsement from Gentle Dental, which we will surely not get.  Matt and Aviv respond to a Twitter question of who the president will be byt the time the guys finish watching all seasons of SVU.  Aviv predicts it will be Kanye West's 4th term, Matt guesses the reanimated corpse of Hollywood Hulk Hogan.  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 the guys review season 2 episode 18 - Manhunt! Matt and Aviv welcome friend of the show, musician Matt Oleskiewicz, to discuss this weeks episode.  Matt makes it a point to use the rap airhorn sound as much as possible when he makes a joke to add to his guest appearance. Matt Oleskiewicz reveals that he is not actually a fan of SVU but instead a fan of Law and Order Criminal Intent.  Matt breaks down why he is a fan of C.I.  Everyone discusses how great the Mighty Ducks 2 is as a movie and how it is far superior to Mighty Ducks 3.  Aviv discusses how Jeff Goldblum plays jazz piano at a bar down the street from his house in L.A.  Matt Oleskiewicz discusses why he loves C.I. and what the draw is compared to original recipe and SVU.  Matt points out that in this weeks episode, for those playing the SVU drinking game, that this episode has a ton of heavy hitting drinks, and the guys discuss Ice-T's transition from being a rap artist who raps about killing cop, to playing a cop on TV.  At the

On this weeks episode Matt and Aviv review SVU season 2 episode 17 - Folly!  The guys talk about how even if the internet didn't exist, that they would still be doing exactly what they do each week on the podcast; watch and loving ridicule SVU.  Matt and Aviv discuss how similar phone handsets and shower heads appear on TV.  The guys also discuss their Thanksgivings respectively and Aviv mentions his favorite part of editing the podcast is bleeping things out.  Also, Matt's social security number might be on the back of the Mona Lisa, the guys genuinely hope to set off a National Treasure style hunt for his social security number.  Aviv goes into detail about how much he hates tupperware and why he hates it so much.  Aviv also details how his mild face blindness works and how it is actually not like a green screen scenario.  The guys also introduce their first ever mailbag segment!  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 episode Matt and Aviv review season 2 episode 17 - Runaway!  The guys address the elephant in the room; they finally talk about the presidential election results and their general thoughts and feelings.  Aviv discusses how he has been sustaining himself on dino nuggets and reenacting scenes from Jurrassic Park III with his food.  To keep it the show semi on topic Aviv brings up the fact that president elect Trump hs bragged about sexually assaulting women and vows to have that be his new sign off to the show.  Matt and Aviv try out their monster truck rally announcer voices, and Matt makes plans to take over the podcast on his own once Aviv kills himself, all this and much 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 watch and review SVU season 2 episode 15 - Countdown!  Aviv teases the audience with possibly having Jim Gaffigan on this weeks episode!  Aviv and Matt discuss their fondness of the movie 13 going on 30 and its adaptation to the stage.  The guys agree that of all the episodes that have been watched and reviewed thus far, this is by far the best one to be turned into a movie, and the best episode of SVU thus far.  Aviv gives an update on his situation with the state of Maine and talks about editing footage for his cousins bat mitzva.  Aviv talks about his ASMR voice and educates Matt on what the fuck that means and how everything in this world has been considered how it can be used to give men erections.  Matt talks about how this weeks episode is another David Lynch-esque episode in terms of how it gives viewers a very uneasy feeling.  All this and much more! Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

Welcome to our (delayed) election day spectacular!  And boy oh boy are Matt and Aviv in a state of shock still after the results on Tuesday (hence the lateness of this post, sorry everyone!).  The guys make some untimely references, give their bold and completely incorrect predictions about this years election.  Matt and Aviv urge everyone to vote (again, hope y'all did!)  Aviv revives his 60 second recap intro of 'ok, you guys'.  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 Matt and Aviv view and review season 2 episode 14 - victims!  Aviv drags his feet on the intro and stumbles over his words while threatening to take over the podcast.  Aviv mentions that he can't hear or think about the color orange without thinking about Donald Trump.  The guys tease a special hot take election special!  Aviv predicts a presidential victory for president Bartlett from the West Wing this November, Matt predicts that a giant meteor will win the election with a running mate of Paul Ryan.  The guys speculate on Paul Ryan's music preferences, and Matt recounts his one encounter with the Speaker of the House.  Aviv gives the Speaker some absolutely horrible career advice in a really weird turn and the guys come up with a buddy movie/show with Ryan Locte and Paul Ryan. Aviv gives a plug for his movie The Anchorite (now available on amazon and iTunes, go check it out).  All this and much more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewi

On this weeks episode the guys review season 2 episode 12 - Secrets!  Aviv and Matt give some insight on how they met at a sex dungeon.  Aviv talks about the field day he participated in over Labor Day Weekend (including ultimate frisbee while listening to Dave Matthews Band and Cornhole...the game not the sex act or maybe both).  Matt recounts his backpacking trip and bear encounter (in the event this podcast comes to an abrupt end, assume Matt and Cassie have been eaten by bears).   Aviv talks about his new script he finished and his dilemma with horses.  The guys talk about Jeff Goldblum and his Jazz show before transitioning into talking about this weeks very graphic episode.  Aviv turns into Stephan from SNL in this week's 60 second recap, and the hosts try to explain how difficult this episode was to follow at points.  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 Matt and Aviv review season 2 episode 11 - Abuse!  The guys talk about the McGuffin of this episode: the dead kid (almost an afterthought?).  Matt compares this weeks episode to a Christopher Nolan film due to its unique story telling.  Aviv takes us to correction corner to clarify that the actors name from Stranger Things was not in fact fin skata.... that is his twitter handle because he likes skating (real name is Fin Wolfhard).  Our bad guys!  Aviv brings up the Colin Kaepernick national anthem protest (Matt is unaware of what is going on at this point...several weeks ago when this episode was recorded).  The guys discuss the merits of the protest, and who is doing the protest etc.  Matt and Aviv encourage all listeners, regardless of who you're voting for, to be sure to go out and vote this year!  All this and much more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

Matt and Aviv come out hot by explaining the reason why this weeks episode came up late (thanks Aviv/Obama!)  The guys talk about the Brad and Angelina breakup and the concept of team stadium collapse.  The guys explain why Matt has a Jerry curl in the podcast image, and the duo also swears to not mention comments from the lost recording.  Aviv's summary incorporates the hit movie the Lake House and references Brock Turner (fuck that guy btw).  All this and much more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or shoot us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Matt and Aviv review season 2 episode 9 - Pixies!  Aviv tells us all about his trip to Australia including petting and feeding/eating kangaroos!  Aviv compares kangaroos to deer, the guys discuss popular college posters/movies.  Aviv talks about how he arrived back in L.A. earlier than he had left Australia, then went to work, then went to a ballgame, then flew across the country.  The guys talk about climate change and the distinction between global warming and climate change.  The hosts explain why there has been no comments on the craziness of the presidential election and the olympics.  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 bonus episode Matt and Aviv talk about their thoughts on the Netflix series Stranger Things.  This episode contains spoilers!  The guys talk about if the reason they enjoyed the show so much was because of the nostalgia factor because of the brilliant look of the show, or if it went deeper than that.  Aviv points out how many references there are to the movie The Thing.  Matt contends the show is Stand By Me, X Files, E.T., Akira, and The Thing combined.  The guys also break down the dopplegangers in the show and more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

Matt and Aviv view and review season 2 episode 8 - Taken!  Aviv stumbles right out of the gate and can't speak.  Aviv makes an old DHS threat level color scheme reference (his mom totally bought a bunch of plastic sheeting to prepare for a chemical attack).  Matt punches holes in the theory that plastic sheeting would stop any sort of chemical attack, the guys talk about their weeks, and Aviv guilts Matt about his wedding date since Aviv is missing out on a lesbian wedding (where two women are gonna kiss!) in Cozumel.  Matt recommends watching the Liam Neeson movie Taken, ya know, just cause its good, and Aviv comes up with alternate titles for the episode.  All this and much more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com 

In this weeks episode Matt and Aviv review season 2 episode 7 - Asunder!  Matt is strong out of the gates by stumbling through the intro and possibly forgets what exactly this podcast is about.  The guys reflect on Aviv's trip east and his lack of basketball skills.  Aviv recounts his pie consumption in D.C. (Dangerously Delicious Pies, check them out), and the hosts try yet again to land some advertisers (get at us Casper Mattresses).  The guys talk about the super fucked up ripped from the headlines but not really ripped from the headlines story of a former Law and Order director Jason Alexander pleading to possession of child porn and only getting 10 years probation.  This is essentially an episode of SVU waiting to happen!  All this and much more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast or send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

Matt and Aviv shake things up by bringing our listeners the first ever live addition of the podcast; the guys watch and review season 2 episode 6 and give a live commentary track.  Aviv makes the long trip from California to Virginia for this very special episode.  If that wasn't enough, Matt and Aviv are joined by friend of the show Greg Chesterson, the third member of Aviv and Matt's old band b&d Confusion!  Matt reveals that he has Greg's old copy of season one of SVU on DVD and has had the DVD's for roughly a decade.  Aviv brings back his Ray Romano impression, and the guys talk about that one episode of Saved by the Bell that everyone knows, and potentially plants the seeds of a new Saved by the Bell Podcast.  All that and much more!Rate and review us on iTunes, Tweet at us @SVUPodcast (let us know if you like the new format!), shoot us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com

Matt and Aviv contemplate the meaning of life in this weeks episode; the guys review Season 2 Episode 5 - Baby Killer.  The dudes are super bummed that the content of the show is too sad/fucked up to ever get a sponsorship deal with Squarespace....or even stamps.com.  Aviv claims to have never seen any of the episodes reviewed in the podcast thus far, ad the audience gets another peak behind the curtain as the guys recount their memorial day weekends (sorry listeners, we're really up to date and current...)  Aviv tells us more about his blistered feet and his new New Balance shoes.  Matt gives a shout out to Paul F. Tompkins and his impression of Werner Hertzog.  All this and more!Rate and review us on iTunes, tweet at us @SVUPodcast, shoot us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.com