Hothouse w/ Aya Cash

About this episode

Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode 'Hothouse' and the real-life murder of Kirsten Costas, featuring an interview with Aya Cash.

Today, Kara and Liza tackle the episode “Hothouse” (Season 10, Episode 12) and the disturbing real-life murder of teenager Kirsten Costas. Plus, they have a lovely chat with the wonderful Aya Cash (The Boys, You're the Worst). SOURCES: Los Angeles Times The New York Times Time United Press International WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: SAMHSA’s National Helpline Next week’s episode will be “Reasonable Doubt” (Season 15, Episode 22).  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: Kara, Liza

Guest: Aya Cash

Topics covered

• true crime
• SVU
• interview
• murder
• television

Keywords

• Hothouse
• Kirsten Costas
• Aya Cash
• SVU
• true crime
• murder

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Time, United Press International, SAMHSA

Books & works: Hothouse, Reasonable Doubt

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