Father Dearest w/ Eric Close

About this episode

Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode 'Father Dearest' and interview Eric Close.

This week, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Father Dearest” (Season 13, Episode 20) and discuss the real-life story of prolific sperm donor Ben Seisler. Plus, they interview the delightful Eric Close. SOURCES: Daily Mail Salon Wikipedia - Genetic sexual attraction Wikipedia - Westermarck effect ABC7 Time Center for Genetics and Society WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Families Rising Next week’s episode will be “Deadly Ambition” (Season 14, Episode 15). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Liza, Kara

Guest: Eric Close

Topics covered

• SVU episode analysis
• sperm donation
• genetic sexual attraction
• Westermarck effect
• interview

Keywords

• SVU
• Father Dearest
• Eric Close
• sperm donor
• Ben Seisler
• genetic sexual attraction
• Westermarck effect

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daily Mail, Salon, Wikipedia, ABC7, Center for Genetics and Society

Books & works: Father Dearest, Deadly Ambition

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