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Kara and Liza discuss the hockey-related episode 'Great Expectations' and the case of Thomas Junta, along with an interview with Lincoln Melcher.

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the hockey-related episode “Great Expectations” (Season 18, Episode 11) and investigate the case of Thomas Junta murdering another hockey Dad at a children’s pickup game. Plus, they chat with the wonderful Lincoln Melcher. SOURCES: The New York Times CNN NBC Sports Telegram & Gazette CBS News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Hockey Diversity Alliance Next week’s episode will be “Father Dearest” (Season 13, Episode 20). 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.

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Hosts: Kara, Liza

Guest: Lincoln Melcher

Topics covered

• hockey
• murder
• true crime
• investigation
• interview

Keywords

• SVU
• hockey
• murder case
• Thomas Junta
• interview
• true crime
• Great Expectations

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hockey Diversity Alliance, The New York Times, CNN, NBC Sports, Telegram & Gazette, CBS News

Books & works: Great Expectations, Father Dearest

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