Evil Men
167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsEvil Men is a podcast hosted by three comedians - Chris Locke, James Hartnett, and Michael Balazo. Each episode, they select a single evil man, bad person, or fictional character and discuss what made them so damn evil - all while joking their heads off. You’ll hear some super interesting nuggets of information about dubious historical or cultural figures, provided by three guys who don’t actually know what the hell they’re talking about.
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Episodes
E148: Evil Men LIVE! ft. Kid Rock
June 27, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis week, we are pleased to present our recent Evil Men Live! show, recorded on Saturday, June 22 at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto. The subject of the episode is the original rap-rocker who grew up in a beautiful Michigan mansion: Kid Rock. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E147: Mothman
June 20, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBHi. This week, the entire Evil Men crew is back to talk about one of the creepiest guys to ever come from Point Pleasant, West Virginia: Mothman. Who is he? What does he want? Can he goo? And did he really cause a bridge to collapse? All will be revealed. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E146: Heinrich Kramer
June 13, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week James and Michael are steering the ship as a duo. The topic is 15th century German monk Heinrich Kramer, who was one of Europe's first witch hunters. He also lived across the hall from Jerry and had a QUIRKY hairstyle. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E145: Simon Cowell with Chris Wilson
June 06, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThis week we're joined by comedian and actor Chris Wilson to discuss pop music's King of Being a Mean British Man: Simon Cowell. PLUS: Chris tells the real-life story of his recent encounter with Simon on America's Got Talent. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E144: The Ultimate Warrior w/Evany Rosen
May 30, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBHi. This week we are Chris-free. However, don't be too sad, because in his absence, we're joined by the magnificent Evany Rosen. And our subject is the late wrestling and blogging legend The Ultimate Warrior. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E143: Steve Jobs with Jordan Foisy
May 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBThis week we are joined by the hilarious Jordan Foisy to discuss the life and times of the man who created our phone addictions - Steve Jobs. Plus we chat about seppuku, Bass Pro Shops, overhearing Canadian conversations abroad, and much much more! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E142: James Scott
May 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHi. For this week's episode, James tells Chris and Michael about James Scott, a troubled man with a fiery criminal past who may have caused a flood. But also... maybe not? But maybe? Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E141: Charles Boycott
May 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis week the cast of Evil Men examines the story of Captain Charles Boycott, a cruel English land agent who made a lot of Irish people very angry. Consequently, he was shunned and ostracized, and gave the English language the term "boycott." Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E140: Barry Keenan, The Man Who Kidnapped Frank Sinatra Jr.
May 02, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHi. This week, the stars of Evil Men talk about AI, John Tesh and mad cow disease. Then, Michael tells Chris and James the story of Barry Keenan, the man who masterminded the disastrous 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E139: Sir John A. Macdonald
April 25, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBHi. This week, the stars of Evil Men talk about the threat of AI, meeting celebrities while egg shopping, and magical birthdays. Then, Chris tells the awful story of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir. John. A. Macdonald. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E138: King Leopold II with Sean Cullen
April 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThis week we are joined by comedian, actor and author, Sean Cullen to discuss truly one of the most horrific people of all time, Leopold II of Belgium. Plus we chat about Virtual Joan Rivers, the Just For Laughs festival, dystopian novels and much more! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E137: Gary Glitter
April 11, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBHi. This week, to celebrate a beautiful spring day, the stars of Evil Men review the life and times of "The White Michael Jackson" aka disgraced glam rocker Gary Glitter. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Unlocked! Evil Zen 58: Dads vs. Non-Dads with Aaron Eves
April 04, 2024 00:00 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week, due to a mix of illness and professional obligations in the Evil Men family, we are unlocking a very funny Patreon bonus episode! This one is from March 18, 2024 and features our good friend, writer and comedian Aaron Eves. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E136: Crown Prince Sado
March 28, 2024 13:39 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBHi. This week, James is back from his honeymoon, and he's bringing us the bloodcurdling tale of Crown Prince Sado, the 18th-century heir to the throne of the Joseon dynasty in what is now South Korea. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E135: Bowser with Ben Stager
March 21, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBHi. This week we're a man down because James is in the Land of the Rising Sun. But that's OK, because we're joined by comedian and online megastar Ben Stager, whose chosen subject is one of the most heinous men in all history: Bowser from Mario. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E134: Richard Heene with Aaron Eves
March 14, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBRichard Heene is best known as the manipulative father in the 2009 "Balloon Boy" incident. But is Richard really the fame-hungry operator as portrayed in the media? Or is he merely an unlucky guy who likes to invent bizarre contraptions? Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E133: Skunk Ape
March 07, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week we head to Florida to hear the pungent tale of Skunk Ape, a hairy, stinky, and SOMEWHAT violent cryptid who's terrorized the Sunshine State since the 1800s. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E132: John McAfee Pt.2
February 29, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week we present the second part of our look at the life of software mogul John McAfee. This time we discuss John's drug and sex-fuelled time living in the jungle, his personal militia, his Presidential campaign and his death in jail. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E131: John McAfee Pt.1
February 22, 2024 01:05 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBThis week we present the first of our two part deep dive into the world of computer virus warrior/party lover John McAfee. In this episode, we discuss John's early days, his passion for smelling drugs, and his aptitude for math and cyber. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E130: Unity Mitford
February 15, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week we go rogue and focus on an evil WOMAN. Namely, Unity Mitford, the aristocratic Englishwoman who loved Nazis so much that she moved to Munich and became best buddies with Adolf Hitler. And it all ended happily. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E129: Varg Vikernes
February 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBPut on your corpse paint, burn down a church and get ready to stab your friends, because this week we're looking at the life of a big, dumb Norwegian metalhead who loves to be arrested. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E128: Alec Baldwin with Tom Henry
February 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThis week we are joined by comedian and pal Tom Henry to discuss one of Hollywood's ultimate bad boys - Mr Alec Baldwin! Plus we chat about Neuralink, Neanderthals, being named Judge Reinhold and much, much more. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E127: Osama bin Laden with Adam Christie
January 25, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis week, Evil Men welcomes hilarious comedian Adam Christie to the show to talk about the life and times of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. Did you know that in addition to being a terrorist, Osama was a super annoying rich kid? Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E126: Brett Favre & Aarron Rodgers
January 18, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThis week, our in-house sports correspondent James Hartnett asks the famous question: are you ready for a bit of football? We hope so, because our subjects this week are two notorious and legendary NFL quarterbacks: Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E125: Jodi Arias with Sooz Kempner
January 11, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week, hilarious UK comedian Sooz Kempner returns to Evil Men to tell the scary, sexually depraved story of convicted killer and aspiring singer Jodi Arias. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Unlocked! Evil Zen 34: Blocked Party Party!
January 04, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 33 MBThis week, to celebrate the New Year, we're unlocking our March 28, 2023 Patreon bonus episode with Blocked Party hosts Stefan Heck and John Cullen. It's a fun conversation and we hope you love it. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E124: A Listener Questions Holiday Spectacular!
December 21, 2023 12:47 - 2 hours - 99 MBHello, listeners! This week we take a break from evil, odd and troubled men to answer your questions. Thank you to everyone who sent in a question. And thank you for listening. Happy holidays! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E123: Bruce McArthur w/Andrew Johnston
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBHello, listeners! The Yuletide season is upon us, so we invited the hilarious comedian Andrew Johnston onto the pod to talk about Toronto's worst ever/oldest serial killer: Bruce McArthur aka The Santa Claus Killer. Oh no! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E122: The 2023 Evil Awards
December 07, 2023 14:07 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBHello, listeners! This week we're shaking things up by getting dressed up in our tuxedos for the official 2023 Evil Awards, recorded live at the North York Centre for the Performing Arts. Who will go home with the hardware this year? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E121: Napoleon w/Evany Rosen pt.2
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBOnce again, we're joined by the magnificent Evany Rosen for part two of our look at notable historical figure Napoleon Bonaparte. This time, our hero risks it all and loses... twice! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E120: Napoleon w/Evany Rosen pt.1
November 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis week we're joined by the magnificent Evany Rosen for the first part of our look at one of the most famous Corsicans of all time: Napoleon Bonaparte. How did a weirdo from a tiny island conquer Europe and change the world? To find out, press play. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E119: Sherri Papini with Jackie Pirico
November 16, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBHi! Chris is away this week promoting his fantastic and funny new movie Who's Yer Father?, so we're joined by the hilarious comedian Jackie Pirico, who shows us the dark side of California by telling the twisted tale of Sherri Papini. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E118: Elon Musk pt.2
November 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBHello listeners! This week it's the mindblowing second part of our look at Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, star of Saturday Night Live and father of hundreds. Enjoy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E117: Elon Musk pt.1
November 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBHello listeners! This week, things get off to a wild start when Michael fails to show up. Then, we present the first part of our look at Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and star of Saturday Night Live. Enjoy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E116: Justin Timberlake w/Tim Gilbert
October 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBHello listeners! This week, hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert joins us to gaze deep inside Justin Timberlake and report what we find. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E115: Ed Gein
October 19, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIt's almost Halloween, so this week we decided to examine a truly scary man: Wisconsin weirdo Ed Gein, who inspired movies like Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Silence of the Lambs. You'll never look at the Dairy State the same way again. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E114: Dread Pirate Roberts with David Dineen-Porter
October 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis week we welcome back the comedian/writer/musician David Dineen-Porter and gossip about the life of Dread Pirate Roberts aka Ross Ulbricht aka the computer man behind Silk Road, the infamous online drugs marketplace. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E113: Jim Bob Duggar with Jordanne Brown
October 05, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week we're joined by the funny comedian Jordanne Brown, who demanded that we talk about religious maniac/reality television star Jim Bob Duggar. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E112: Russell Brand
September 28, 2023 12:46 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBHello friends. This week we look at the life of Russell Brand, the comedian/yoga man/conspiracy theorist who's currently in the news for some extremely bad reasons. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E111: Manuel Blanco Romasanta
September 20, 2023 23:15 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBHello listeners! We're back after a small break, and we're looking at the eerie story of Manuel Blanco Romasanta, the diminutive 19th century Spanish eccentric accused of killing up to 9 people. But did he actually do it? Or was he a werewolf? Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E110: Evil Men Origins
September 07, 2023 00:23 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBHello! This week we're shedding some light on the early days of what would eventually become Evil Men by presenting an ancient episode of a podcast where Chris, James and Michael stumbled upon the dynamic they'd later harness for the show. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E109: Evil Men LIVE! ft. Kelsey Grammer
August 31, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 96.1 MBThis week's episode is a very special recording of Evil Men LIVE! from Toronto's Paradise Theatre on August 24, 2023. On that wonderful evening, James, Chris and Michael delighted the crowd by delving into the life of Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E108: Alex Rodriguez with Alex Wong
August 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week we are joined by writer and sports broadcaster Alex Wong to chat about one of the most controversial athletes ever - ARod himself! Plus we chat about Kawhi Leonard, the Korean Baseball Organization and Sun Tzu's Art of War. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E107: Dick Clark with Sarah Hagi
August 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week, James and Chris chat with writer and podcaster Sarah Hagi about America's oldest teenager, Dick Clark! Plus, we talk about hot gorillas, prison. and Electric Circus! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E106: Ken from Barbie
August 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week, James takes Chris and Michael to Doll School. And today's lesson is Ken, Barbie's famous, blandly handsome beach buddy. Enjoy! PLUS: we do a deep dive on the mythical Roy Orbison sex tape. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E105: Procrustes
August 03, 2023 12:50 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis week, we travel back to ancient Greece to hear the awful tale of the rogue blacksmith Procrustes and his heinous crimes. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E104: Don King with Ennis Esmer
July 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBOnly in America! This week, Evil Men welcomes actor and comedian Ennis Esmer back to the show! Ennis is eager to talk about infamous boxing promoter, curb stomper and hairstyle owner Don King. Enjoy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Evil Men LIVE! August 24 at the Paradise Theatre
July 24, 2023 10:53 - 570 KBEvil Men is back with another LIVE show on August 24 at the beautiful Paradise Theatre in Toronto. This is going to be a fantastic and funny night with humorous jokes, special guests and magnificent surprises. Don't miss it! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E103: Robert Oppenheimer w/ Scott Rogowsky
July 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBWhoa! This week, Evil Men welcomes comedian, quiz show host and vintage clothing merchant Scott Rogowsky to the show to discuss "father of the atomic bomb," J. Robert Oppenheimer! Enjoy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
E102: Jordan Peterson
July 13, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBListen up, buckos: this week we look at the incredible story of Jordan Peterson, one of Canada's most famous YouTubers and zoot suit owners. Enjoy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/