Hi there! This week, we start the show by discussing the deaths of three major celebrities, rethinking prison life, and imagining life as a psycho barbarian. Then, Chris tells us the heartbreaking story of Iron Man from the Black Sabbath song. All the guy wanted to do was warn humanity about the apocalypse. Then the great magnetic field had to go and mess everything up. NOT cool. Enjoy! *** TORONTO – JULY 26! MICHAEL IS DOING A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF HIS EDINBURGH FRINGE STANDUP SHOW! Michael is...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Hi there! This week, we start the show by discussing James’ new toilet and a recent Weird Al concert. But the main subject of the episode is Roland the Farter, a 12th century English flatulist/gassy jester beloved by King Henry II. Enjoy! *** CHRIS LOCKE at SLAKE in PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! Get ready to laugh your socks off at Slake Brewing! Join us on July 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM for a night filled with hilarious jokes and good vibes. Chris Locke will be taking the stage to entertain you with his uniq...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Hello! This week the Evil Men crew are on a luxurious/sexy trip to Monaco, so we’ve decided to unlock one of our favourite recent Patreon bonus episodes. Here, our good friend Tim Gilbert joins us to take a VERY sassy Cosmo quiz. We recommend that you leave your inhibitions… in the bathroom! For more exclusive bonus episodes, be sure to subscribe Evil Men’s Patreon. *** JAMES IS RECORDING AN ALBUM! James Hartnett is doing an album recording September 12 and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toront...
Jul 10, 2025•30 min
This week’s episode is a recording of the live show we did at Toronto’s Comedy Bar on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Our subject was Hollywood badboy Charlie Sheen, and we were joined on stage by special guests Chris Wilson, Stacey McGunnigle, and Aaron Eves. But, most importantly, we were joined on stage by: a boy! Enjoy. Thanks to Stephan MacLeod for recording the show, Alex Squire for doing the live tech, and Isaac Winter for portraying the Evilometer. *** JAMES IS RECORDING AN ALBUM! James Hartnet...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min
This week our friend Andrew Johnston returns from Los Angeles to gossip about the original celebrity blogger from Hell/Miami: Perez Hilton. Learn about how this man became rich and famous by erroneously announcing Fidel Castro’s death, calling will.i.am the F-slur and wishing death upon Britney Spears. Enjoy? Be sure to follow Andrew on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK . *** EVIL MEN LIVE! Don’t forget to come to the Evil Men LIVE SHOW at Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St W) in Toronto on June 28th! Ticket Link HERE...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 25 min
This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Sean Cullen to talk about the terrible Nazi henchman, Reinhard Heydrich. They also talk about autoerotic asphyxiation, Al Pacino, and try to get some impersonations off the ground. Don’t forget to come to the Evil Men LIVE SHOW at Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St W) in Toronto on June 28th! Ticket Link HERE James Hartnett is doing an album recording September 12 and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto! Tickets are HERE Subscribe to our Patreon for...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Hello listeners! This week we kick things off by talking about body horror, kissing on camera and Jean-Claude Van Damme’s rude dancing. Then, Chris takes us on a terrifying journey into the career of John Krasinski aka Jim from Office. Enjoy! *** EVIL MEN LIVE! – JUNE 28 AT COMEDY BAR IN TORONTO Good news! We’re recording a live episode on June 28 at Comedy Bar’s Bloor Street location. There will be guests, special surprises and miraculous physical feats. This will sell out, so get your tickets ...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Hello listeners! This week we talk a lot about how the wife of the bassist from Weezer had a shootout with the LAPD. Then, we focus on the episode’s main subject: Florida teenager Malachi Love-Robinson, who simply loved to pretend he was a doctor. Even though he wasn’t a doctor. Enjoy! *** EVIL MEN LIVE! – JUNE 28 AT COMEDY BAR IN TORONTO Good news! We’re recording a live episode on June 28 at Comedy Bar’s Bloor Street location. There will be guests, special surprises and miraculous physical fea...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Hello listeners! This week we kick things off talking about the King’s visit to Canada, Three’s Company and the time James almost became part of a throuple. Then, it’s time to talk orcas. Are they the nicest guys in the ocean… or sadistic murderers? Enjoy! *** EVIL MEN LIVE! – JUNE 28 AT COMEDY BAR IN TORONTO Good news! We’re recording a live episode on June 28 at Comedy Bar’s Bloor Street location. There will be guests, special surprises and miraculous physical feats. This will sell out, so get...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Hello listeners! This week hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert drops by again, and he’s wearing a controversial shirt. After some filthy and invigorating chat, we talk about Victoria Day and “selling out.” Then we tackle the episode’s main subject: Greek-American nu-metal magician Criss Angel. Enjoy! *** MICHAEL BALAZO: INTERNATIONAL LOVER (TORONTO, HAMILTON, HALIFAX) Michael is presenting a preview of his new standup show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the Tranzac Club on May 30. With special ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Hello listeners! This week Chris sends an erotic message to the wrong text thread, James has an uncomfortable run in with the Barenaked Ladies, and Michael meets Sir Michael Caine. Then, we hear the wild/inspirational story of The Ninja of Heisei, who burglarized Osaka for eight glorious years before being apprehended. Enjoy! *** CHRIS LOCKE IN OTTAWA! – MAY 17 Chris is returning to the nation’s capital on May 17 for a night of insane comedy at Anina’s Cafe. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! *** MICHAEL BA...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Hello listeners! This week the hilarious comedian and broadcaster Jackie Pirico returns to tell us about Leonarda Cianciulli, a superstitious serial killer from WWII Italy. You’ll never look at cakes, cookies and pies the same way again. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Jackie on Instagram and listen to her on Indie88 FM’s Morning Show with Carlin, Brent & Jackie. *** CHRIS LOCKE IN OTTAWA! – MAY 17 Chris is returning to the nation’s capital on May 17 for a night of insane comedy at Anina’s Cafe. GE...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Hi! This week we welcome hilarious comedian and This Hour Has 22 Minutes head writer Jordan Foisy to talk about Donald Trump’s handsome and laid-back political advisor Stephen Miller. We also chat about Mark Carney as a raver, Justin Trudeau erotic fantasies, and Saved By The Bell. Be sure to check out Jordan’s album Friend Daddy HERE! And follow Jordan Foisy on Instagram HERE! *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on YouTube , Twitter ,...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Hello listeners! This week it’s the second and final part of our magnificent series on Facebook founder/surfer dude Mark Zuckerberg. This time, we look at the rise of Facebook, lawsuits and Mark’s ever-changing political loyalties. Enjoy! *** CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRINDSTONE THEATRE Chris is returning to Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre on April 27. If you like big laughs and funny jokes, then GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and spe...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Hello listeners! This week is part one of our two-part series on Facebook founder/surfer dude Mark Zuckerberg. This time, we look at Mark’s origin story, and how getting rejected by a woman led him to vengefully create what eventually turned into Facebook. PLUS: James reveals the history of Mad Hatters, Michael has some tooth trouble, and Chris is upset about the way He-Man’s history has been rewritten. Enjoy! *** CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRINDSTONE THEATRE Chris is returning to Edmo...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Hello listeners! This week, Chris is wearing sunglasses and on a mildly hallucinatory trip to the moon! Intro topics include: shopping in America, the true meaning of Life Is A Highway, and washing underwear by hand. The main subject of this week’s episode is pioneering English record producer Joe Meek, who had a handful of fantastic/peculiar hits in the early 1960s. Sadly, a combination of mounting debts, mental health problems, drugs and 60s attitudes about homosexuality may have pushed him ov...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Because News is Canada’s funniest news quiz. Each week, host and comedian Gavin Crawford makes games out of the headlines, along with a panel of comedians and celebrities. This week’s episode features a special appearance from our very own Chris Locke! Bust out your tiny charts. The panel squints at Trump’s tariff plan, meets with Puss in Boots on the Canadian campaign trail, and learns how to “rise and grind” with an ice bath and a banana peel. Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung and Chris Locke take the...
Apr 05, 2025•31 min
Hello listeners! This week, James and Michael give Chris an April Fool’s Day surprise he won’t soon forget. Then, there’s talk about Canadian paranoia, Married With Children and He-Man. This episode’s main subject is Bill Miner aka The Gentleman Bandit, who robbed the hell out of stagecoaches and trains while being polite. Is that a crime? Enjoy! *** CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRINDSTONE THEATRE Chris is returning to Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre on April 27. If you like big laughs and...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Hello listeners! This week the fellas are broadcasting from the glamorous Sleepless Studios, located in a secret area of Toronto. Topics discussed include: Donald Sutherland vs. Don Cherry, Drake, and going to the dentist. Then, James tells the awful tale of John Horwood, a teenager from 19th century Bristol, England who murdered a girl he fancied… OR DID HE? Get ready for a totally insane story that will make you think twice about trepanning. Enjoy? *** CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRIN...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Hello listeners! This week we kick things off by talking about Chris’ trip out west, and how things smelled back in the days of yore. Then, James tells the story of Walter Jackson Freeman II, a “doctor” who really, truly enjoyed performing lobotomies so much. Enjoy? *** CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRINDSTONE THEATRE Chris is returning to Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre on April 27. If you like big laughs and funny jokes, then GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! *** MICHAEL BALAZO: INTERNATIONAL LOVER ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Hello listeners! This week we begin by chatting about nude improv, gym etiquette and getting married too early. Then, it’s time for a rude and also crude look at one of the most sinister plants in all of botany: the venus flytrap. Enjoy? *** MICHAEL BALAZO: INTERNATIONAL LOVER – APRIL 9 AT TALLBOYS IN TORONTO On April 9, Michael is previewing his new Edinburgh Fringe standup show International Lover. This is a show about long-distance dating, failure and Benny Hill’s grave. With sets from Jackie...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Hello listeners! This week, we kick off the show with a discussion about French Canadian clowns. Then, Michael tells the story of John Wilkes Booth, who threw away his amazing acting career, good looks and wealth to murder President Abraham Lincoln. Why? Because he loved slavery so damn much. Enjoy? *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on YouTube , Twitter , Instagram and now TikTok . And rate and review us wherever possible! And keep t...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Hello listeners! This week it’s another east coast vs. west coast podcast battle as we welcome back Dave Shumka from Stop Podcasting Yourself . After discussing Drake and Kendrick, Halloween and Ozempic, we settle down to pass judgment on the stern, humourless and sometimes racist blues rock legend Eric Clapton. Enjoy? *** CHRIS LOCKE LIVE IN VANCOUVER Good news: Chris is playing Vancouver’s Little Mountain Gallery on March 6, and you can even get tickets HERE ! *** Support Evil Men on Patreon f...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Hello listeners! This week Chris talks about being snowbound, James thanks a kind MAGA drummer for helping him through a turbulent flight, and Michael reveals how he snuck a large knife into a London nightclub. Then, it’s time for the story of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day in 1989. Enjoy! *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on YouTube , Twitter , Instagram and now TikTok . And rate and revi...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Hello listeners! This week, we have decided to unlock our first Patreon bonus episode of 2025, in which we are joined by our good friend, comedian Andrew Johnston. Topics discussed include: astrology, UFOs, freak offs, Hollywood, Kurt Cobain’s medical mishap and MORE! Be sure to check out Andrew’s latest standup album Pomp & Circumcised! on Apple Music and YouTube . *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on YouTube , Twitter , Instagr...
Feb 13, 2025•43 min
Hello listeners! This week we kick off the show with a long overdue talk about bidets. Then, James tells the incredible story of Gerald Blanchard, one of Canada’s most talented and prolific thieves. *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on YouTube , Twitter , Instagram and now TikTok . And rate and review us wherever possible! And keep track of past Evilometer scores at Evilpedia , created by listener Christian Miles. Brought to you By: ...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Hello listeners! This week it’s the live episode we recorded on January 25 at Comedy Bar west in Toronto. Our subject is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has wild beliefs and a silly/funny voice! Joining us for the live show were special guests: Tim Gilbert as Interrupting Audience Member/Evilometer Evany Rosen as First Lady Melania Trump & Ben Sosa-Wright as Judas from the Bible The show was recorded by Stephan MacLeod. Comedy Bar’s technician was Alex Squire. Thanks to all who came out! *** Supp...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Hello listeners! This week Chris has the winter blahs, James learns a startling fact about Andrea Bocelli, and Michael ate too much kale. Then, Chris tells the story of the New Brunswick cryptid sea creature Old Ned. More or less. Enjoy! *** ATTENTION: EVIL MEN LIVE! JAN. 25 @ COMEDY BAR IN TORONTO The next EVIL MEN: LIVE! show is on January 25, 2025 at Comedy Bar West in Toronto. This will be a magnificent night of laughter, humour and even jokes. Featuring special guests Ben Sosa-Wright, Evany...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Hello listeners! This week we welcome back British comedian Sooz Kempner for an important conversation about 90s one-hit wonder Mark Morrison. When he wasn’t busy committing small and poorly timed crimes, Mark Morrison gave the world the incredible hit single Return of the Mack. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Sooz on Bluesky and Instagram , listen to her podcast Mystery on the Rocks , and if you live in the UK, go see her live in London , Edinburgh , and Sheffield ! *** ATTENTION: EVIL MEN LIVE! JAN. ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Hello listeners! This week we welcome back our good friend, Hollywood comedian Andrew Johnston. Our topic is disgraced Canadian busker and broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi. Enjoy? Be sure to follow Andrew on Instagram and TikTok and check out his new standup album Pomp & Circumcised on Apple Music and YouTube ! *** ATTENTION: TORONTO The next EVIL MEN: LIVE! show is on January 25, 2025 at Comedy Bar West in Toronto. Tickets are available HERE! *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus epi...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 30 min
