This week, Chris , James and Michael pay a visit to Qin Shi Huang, China’s very first emperor. He unified ancient China, oversaw the construction of the Great Wall and commissioned the Terracotta Army, hoping it would protect him in the afterlife. But he was also a brutal tyrant who burned books, enslaved his enemies and castrated anyone who made him angry. The guy LOVED castration! Plus, in the intro: James makes a bid for a Guinness World Record, we discuss Shaq’s stressful career as a commerc...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Sex appeal. Power. Boats. Captain Francesco Schettino had it all. Then he went and messed it up by crashing a massive cruise ship into some rocks, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. Why did he do it? Some say he was trying to impress a sexy lady. Others think he was trying to say hello to his friend Mario. This week, Chris , James and Michael crunch the numbers and peer into the soul of the man behind the Costa Concordia disaster. PLUS: in the intro, you’ll hear about the unsavoury history of...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Prince Andrew is Queen Elizabeth’s favourite son AND an accused sex criminal. Coincidence? This week, Chris , James and Michael look at the life and times of Britain’s least sweaty war hero to learn how he turned out so poorly. PLUS: in the intro, you can hear about the delicious origins of COVID, disappointing robots and a chilling prediction of what could happen if truckers stage a coup and take over the government. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special tr...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Well hi there. Here’s a little preview of our next episode, where Chris , James and Michael talk about what would happen if truckers actually took over the Canadian government. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...
Jan 30, 2022•14 min
This week, Chris , James and Michael investigate the boss of Homer and the scourge of Springfield. It is Mr. Burns. PLUS: the intro features comedy nursery rhymes, thoughts on Mel Gibson and the debut of Mike’s Entertainment Minute. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 18 min
William Colepaugh was a lonely Connecticut kid who grew up idolizing all things German. He even had a framed picture of Hitler in his bedroom, which didn’t exactly solve his social problems. When America entered WWII, Colepaugh did the unthinkable: he defected to Germany and volunteered to spy for the Nazis. Luckily, he was a bumbling fool who spent more time drinking in Manhattan nightclubs than undermining the Manhattan Project. This week, Chris , James and Michael make fun of the Nazis and to...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Aikido master. Guitar hero. Sketch comedian. Russian citizen. Bad boss. Steven Seagal is all of these things and more. This week, Chris , James and Michael are out for justice and on a mission to examine the funny and foul sides of the man known around the world as the Mojo Priest. Plus: the intro touches on ALF, video games, grudges and the fickleness of childhood friendships. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes, including SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL. Follow E...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Happy New Year! This week, Chris , James and Michael kick off 2022 with the chilling tale of Axlar-Björn, a dimwitted Icelandic maniac who murdered SEVERAL people in the 1500s. PLUS: a discussion about Back to the Future, a review of They Live, and a thrilling story about a Christmas cheese plate. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, recipes and riddles. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to you By: The Sonar N...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Guess what? This week, our cold hearts have melted and we’ve decided to release our new Patreon bonus episode with comedian Jackie Pirico on the regular feed. Is she evil? Or nice? Listen to find out. Enjoy! Happy Holidays, xo Chris , James and Michael For more exclusive bonus content just like this, consider supporting Evil Men on Patreon. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...
Dec 22, 2021•47 min
This week, Chris , James and Michael welcome comedian Jackie Pirico to the pod. We kick things off by talking about: mad cow disease, frozen cigarettes, jail guys and the allure of dirtballs. Our subject this week is American philanthropist, bird-lover, wrestling enthusiast and convicted murderer John du Pont. Born into one of America’s wealthiest and most prestigious families, John could have done anything. But a lonely childhood, a balls tragedy(?) and his failure to achieve athletic greatness...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Welcome, listeners. This week, Chris , James and Michael are getting into the holiday spirit by discussing Jim Carrey’s Grinch problems, James’ recent expedition to Mexico, Chernobyl’s connection to the Wayans brothers and Will Smith’s shocking barf news. But the main event is Evil Men’s investigation into the Yuletide season’s most terrifying creatures. First up is the notorious Krampus, followed by the lesser-known but equally bloodthirsty Père Fouettard aka Old Man Whipper. Enjoy! To hear par...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In a lot of ways, Willam Stoughton was the original Judge Judy. Serving as Chief Justice during the Salem Witch Trials (1692-1693), Stoughton was a stern and extremely pious man who truly believed he was sent by God to chase the Devil out of Massachusetts Bay. Unfortunately, his righteous war on witchcraft involved arresting four-year-olds, terrorizing elderly, deaf women, and sentencing twenty innocent people to death based on “spectral evidence.” Enjoy! ALSO: during the intro, Chris , James an...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon Bonus episode, where we create fantastic and legitimately funny Christmas song spoofs on the spot. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Nov 30, 2021•7 min
For a brief time in the late 1990s, Lou Pearlman was one of the most powerful people in the music industry. As the impresario behind the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and the inimitable O-Town, he lived a gilded, glamorous life that was a world away from his modest upbringing in Queens. Unfortunately, he was also a conman who perpetrated the biggest Ponzi scheme in American history. And his behavior around fame-hungry teenage boys was… questionable. Lou Pearlman was a complicated man. But most of all, ...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min
This week, UK comedian, actress, podcaster and Twitter queen Sooz Kempner joins Chris , James and Michael to talk about the life and times of cult leader, sex freak and mass murderer Jim Jones. RIP Mr. Muggs. On a lighter note, we also talk about Michael Jackson. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Sooz on Twitter and check out her podcasts Mystery on the Rocks and The Queen Podcast . Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and dazzling treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . An...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, recorded as an emergency response to a one star review we received on Apple Podcasts. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Nov 15, 2021•10 min
Bill O’Reilly began life as an Irish Catholic New Yorker who lived in fear of Billy Joel. Soon, he rose to become one of television’s most popular conservative opinion makers, exercising enormous influence over American culture and politics. Then it all blew up in his face, he lost his TV show for being a creep, and he was forced to become friends with Dennis Miller. This week, Evil Men examines the pissed off life of Bill O’Reilly. Enjoy! PLUS: Chris , James and Michael discuss the Pope, the Be...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This week, comedian Kyle Kinane joins Chris , James and Michael to absolutely eviscerate the super popular social media app TikTok. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Kyle’s albums, specials and tour dates at kylekinane.com . Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In 1811, two brutal attacks in London’s east end shocked the city and resulted in seven mangled bodies. The man arrested for the killings was one John Williams, a sailor with a reputation as a hothead. This week, Evil Men travels back to London’s sinister, foggy, vice-ridden docklands to gossip about the Ratcliff Highway murders and ask: did they get the right guy? Enjoy! PLUS: in the intro, Chis , James and Michael discuss burlesque dancing, red hair and the value of DNA tests. Support Evil Men...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Most people have never heard of Lavrentiy Beria, yet he was responsible for some of the grimmest crimes of the Stalin era. As the head of the Soviet secret police, Beria sent millions of innocent people to gulag labor camps, had suspected enemies executed, and oversaw one of World War II’s worst massacres. He was also a prolific sex criminal. And, as if all this wasn’t enough, he looked like Phil Collins. This week on Evil Men, we totally roast Lavrentiy Beria. Enjoy? PLUS: Chis , James and Mich...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Happy Halloween season! This week, Chris , Michael and James meet a very disgusting and depraved maniac who has murdered countless teens in their sleep. His name? Freddy Krueger. Enjoy! Special thanks to Aaron Read for being Fred. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Instagram ! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes and SPECIAL MATERIAL. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Martin Shkreli became infamous as the smug “pharma bro” who raised the price of HIV drug Daraprim from $13.50 to $750.00 per tablet. But is he evil? Or is he the inevitable outcome of America’s poorly regulated pharmaceutical industry? And what about that $2 million Wu-Tang Clan album he bought? Or the Bloomberg journalist who fell in love with him? This week, Evil Men takes a nice, juicy look at currently incarcerated cartoon villain Martin Shkreli. Enjoy! PLUS: Chris talks about getting retwee...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, recorded late at night around a blazing campfire in the woods. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Oct 04, 2021•7 min
Was he a malicious lunatic? Or history’s greatest butterfingers? This week, special guest Chris James from Not Even A Show joins Chris , Michael and James to assess the disastrous medical career of Christopher Duntsch aka Dr. Death. Be sure to follow Chris James on Twitter and subscribe to Not Even A Show on YouTube. Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to ...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In the late 16th century, someone—or something —started killing and dismembering cattle in the town of Bedburg, Germany. Before long, the creature turned its wrath on Bedburg’s women and children. The man accused of these heinous crimes was a local farmer named Peter Stumpp, who the townsfolk believed to be a werewolf. This week, Chris , James and Michael explore the eerie, macabre case of Peter Stumpp. Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes. Follow Evil Men on Twitter ...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min
He was Saturday Night Live’s first breakout star, dominated the box office in the 1980s, and brought joy to millions. But he was also a rude dude who clashed with almost everyone he ever worked with and generally treated people like worthless bugs. This week, Chris , James and Michael have a civilized conversation about legendary comedian and actor Chevy Chase. Plus: Chris tells a wild story about leaving a party because of tummy trouble. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly ...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, recorded live at a cottage late at night. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Sep 14, 2021•11 min
This week, Chris , James and Michael take a trip to the PSYCHO CIRCUS to learn about the life of famous serial killer, political junkie and party clown John Wayne Gacy. This guy had more than a few screws loose! PLUS: cottage gossip, and a sneak preview of a mafia movie set during a New York City snowstorm. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes, including guest Q&As and EVIL ZEN. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us wherever possible! Br...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min
He sleeps in the ocean. He has a face full of tentacles. He even dated his own damn sister. Hold on to your sanity, because this week Chris , James and Michael are looking at the life and times of famous 1920s scifi sea creature Cthulhu. What the heck was H.P. Lovecraft thinking? PLUS: the fellas discuss the finer points of crooning. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes, including guest Q&As and EVIL ZEN. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and revi...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Ted Kaczynski could have done great things. He was the son of a Chicago sausage maker, he played trombone, and he was super good at math. But at some point he lost his way, became radicalized, and started mailing bombs all over the darn place. This week, writer Sarah Hagi joins Chris , James and Michael to examine the incredibly stupid life of The Unabomber. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes, including SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL. Follow Evil Men on Twitter a...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 19 min
