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Evil Men

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Evil 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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E86: Sauron with Andrew Michaan

This week we welcome comedian Andrew Michaan from Podcast But Outside . Andrew demanded that we talk about the terrifying Lord of the Rings villain Sauron, and we were happy to oblige. But be warned: things get pretty scary. Enjoy! PLUS: Bubly, supermarkets, weather and intimate dating facts. Follow Chris , James and Michael on Twitter! 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!...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 5 min

E85: Erik the Red

This week we take a trip back to the 10th century as Chris tells James and Michael about notorious Norse viking Erik the Red. Erik was a fierce fellow who did his talking with his sword. But he also loved to explore the north Atlantic ocean. In fact, he founded the first European settlement in Greenland. Enjoy! PLUS: our crudest intro ever. Oops. *** LIVE SHOWS *** Precious Moments with Michael Balazo and Jackie Pirico – March 17, 2023 at the Tranzac Club in Toronto. A St. Patrick’s Day spectacu...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 24 min

E84: Ronald Reagan

This week, James tells Chris and Michael about award-winning actor and politician Ronald Reagan, who ruled America in the 1980s. Enjoy! PLUS: Titanic in 3D, Arnold Schwarzenegger and video games! *** LIVE SHOWS *** Precious Moments with Michael Balazo and Jackie Pirico – March 17, 2023 at the Tranzac Club in Toronto. A St. Patrick’s Day spectacular featuring special guests Chris Sandiford, James Hartnett, Pat Thornton and Bella Campbell. TICKETS HERE! *** Present Day Gifts are the purveyors of T...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 17 min

E83: Scott Adams

This week, James tells Chris and Michael about visual artist Scott Adams, who has brought joy to millions of people with his hilarious comic strip Dilbert. Sadly, Mr. Adams has also found himself in hot water over the years for his odd views on women, Donald Trump and race relations. Enjoy! PLUS: Radiohead, Liver King and Goof Troop! *** LIVE SHOWS *** Chris Locke Live at his own Birthday – March 7, 2023 at Comedy Bar in Toronto. Chris celebrates his birthday with special guests Jackie Pirico, S...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 30 min

E82: Boris Johnson with Sooz Kempner

Hey everyone! This week we’re joined by returning guest Sooz Kempner , who traveled all the way from Britain to talk privately with Chris , Michael and James about Boris Johnson, the politician with funny hair and unlimited children. PLUS: Princess Diana, 9/11, horses and MORE! *** ATTENTION: UK listeners. Sooz is going on tour across England and Scotland with her specatular show PlayStation in April. CLICK HERE for dates and tickets. Don’t miss it! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonu...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 24 min

E81: Set, the Egyptian God of War, Chaos and Storms

Hey everyone! This week, Chris tells Michael and James all about Set, the Egyptian god of war, chaos and storms. Set began life as a cool, nice man before becoming a ruthless, power hungry god who sowed chaos across the land, murdered and mutilated his own brother Osiris, and assaulted his nephew Horus during a sleepover. How rude can you get? PLUS: UFOs, balloons and James tries to hypnotize himself into having a healthy tummy. Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and specia...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 24 min

E80: George Santos

Hey everyone! This week, Michael brings current events to life by telling his friends Chris and James all about the fantastical New York congressman George Santos. Sure, he’s in the news for lying about his religion, ethnicity, work history and how his mom died from 9/11, but he also ran a fake charity for vulnerable animals. He’s the ultimate politician! PLUS: the intro features some crucial talk about Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and another edition of Weird, Way Cool… or Whatever? Valentine’s Day...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 25 min

E79: Andy Dick

Hey everyone! This week, James spills the annoying beans on actor/comedian/flasher/drug enthusiast Andy Dick. And Chris and Michael can’t believe their ears. PLUS: there’s plenty of vacation talk, and the guys decide which Golden Girl they would be. Enjoy! Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. If you’re in the Toronto area, why not treat your beloved to a gorgeous gift basket from Present Day Gifts? Use the promo code: evilmen (all lowercase) to get a 10% discount on a gift basket at presentdaygi...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 20 min

E78: Peter Popoff with Aaron Eves

Hey everyone! Mike is away this week, so Chris , James and guest host Aaron Eves talk about the most famous televangelist and faith healer of the 1980s, Peter Popoff! Peter claimed to have mystical healing abilities, but his claims were undone by a certain hidden earpiece. Isn’t that always the way! PLUS: The guys talk about interdimensional aliens, DMT beings, Russell Brand, and Chris tells a funny story about being on the toilet. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes ...

Jan 26, 20231 hr 19 min

E77: Gene Simmons with Dave Shumka

This week we’re joined by Stop Podcasting Yourself legend Dave Shumka , who has taken a moment out of his busy schedule to talk to Chris , James and Michael about his musical hero: Gene Simmons! Is there more to the guy than bass guitar, demon makeup and sex addiction? Possibly! 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! And keep track of past Evilometer scores at Evilped...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 26 min

E76: Andrew Tate

Happy 2023, everyone! To kick off the Year of the Rabbit, James tells Chris and Michael all about a certain cigar-smoking bad boy who’s having a terrible time in Romania at the moment: former kickboxing champ Andrew Tate. Enjoy! PLUS: it’s the return of our popular new segment Weird? Way Cool? Or… Whatever. Check out Chris Locke’s fantastic new standup special Captain Bones, out now on Crave. Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter ...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 29 min

Unlocked! The Evil Test 3 with Aaron Read!

Happy New Year to all! This week, the cast of Evil Men is taking a tiny break and gathering the strength we’ll need to podcast at a high level in 2023. In the meantime, we’ve unlocked a classic Patreon bonus episode, featuring west coast comedian Aaron Read. In this episode, we welcome Aaron back after his appearance as Freddy Krueger on Evil Men episode 17. Here, he joins Chris, James and Michael to answer some tough moral questions and gossip about several topics. Enjoy! Check out Chris Locke’...

Jan 05, 202348 min

Unlocked! Evil Zen 28 – More Listener Questions!

Season’s greetings, listeners! This week, we’re unlocking part two of our listener questions episode, previously available exclusively through Patreon. Once again, Chris , James and Michael are answering your questions… but only after giving Michael a hard time about Star Wars. Please enjoy! And thanks for your support in 2022. We wish you all groovy holidays and a happy New Year. Check out Chris Locke’s fantastic new standup special Captain Bones, out now on Crave. Support Evil Men on Patreon f...

Dec 29, 202239 min

E75: Holiday Spectacular ft. Listener Questions

Season’s greetings, listeners! It’s the holidays, so instead of chronicling the life of a goddamned stinker, Chris , James and Michael are answering YOUR questions. You know, as a gift. So, sit back, light the fire and pour yourself a winter wine as the gentlemen reveal all. PLUS: this week’s intro features exclusive gossip about the Evil Men Christmas party and a chat about the stress of shopping for gifts. PLUS: it’s the debut of the exciting/filthy new segment Weird… or Way Cool? Feeling unfo...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 29 min

E74: Alex Jones Pt.2

Hey everyone. This week it’s part two of our amazing journey through the life of one of America’s least healthy men: Alex Jones. This time, James tells Chris and Michael how Alex J built a lucrative media empire, became close with a certain President, and how it all came crumbling down around him after he attacked grieving parents. Enjoy! Check out Chris Locke’s fantastic new standup special Captain Bones, out now on Crave. Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special tre...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 8 min

EP73: Alex Jones Pt.1

Hey everyone. This week, James kicks off a two-part episode about the famous bankrupt conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Sit back and relax as James tells Chris and Michael about Alex’s early years, the books and radio shows that shaped his bonkers outlook, and how he founded Infowars after being fired from normal radio for being too crazy. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/evilmen and get on your way to being your best self. Check out ...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 8 min

E72: Victor Lustig

Hey everyone. This week, Michael dazzles Chris and James with the totally outrageous story of conman Victor Lustig. During the early 20th century, Victor scammed and schemed his way across Europe and North America, ripping off gamblers and bejewelled women. He even managed to “sell” the Eiffel Tower to one very unlucky mark. And he did it all dressed in elegant suits and wearing a waxed moustache. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ev...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 17 min

E71: Nero

Hey everyone. This week, Chris walks James and Michael through the extremely messed up and violent life of the ancient Roman emperor Nero. You might think he fiddled while Rome burned, but in reality he was much more into singing, dancing and acting. Enjoy! Check out Chris Locke’s fantastic new standup special Captain Bones, out now on Crave. 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 pos...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 31 min

E70: Bill Maher with Tom Henry

This week, comedian Tom Henry visits Chris and James to discuss the relentlessly hilarious comedian Bill Maher, who is super funny 24/7 and everybody loves him. Sadly, Michael refused to participate in this episode due to his beliefs. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Tom Henry on Twitter and check out his fantastic standup special 66 Jokes. Support the show and gain access to EXCLUSIVE bonus content on Patreon: www.patreon.com/evilmen Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review us whe...

Nov 17, 20221 hr 17 min

E69: Leopold and Loeb with David Dineen-Porter

This week we’re releasing a Patreon bonus episode to the general public. Comedian, writer and musician David Dineen-Porter visits Chris , James and Michael to talk about Chicago’s infamous murder duo Leopold and Loeb. How could such nice, fancy boys commit a crime so demented and heinous? Listen to find out! For access to all of the Evil Men premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. If you’re looking for a magnificent gift basket ...

Nov 10, 202238 min

E68: Michael Jackson with Sooz Kempner

It’s Michael Jackson week on Evil Men! And to celebrate the occasion, Chris , James and Michael welcome special British guest Sooz Kempner to talk and gossip all about the King of Pop and his unusual antics. Enjoy! Be sure to buy Sooz’s comedy special Super Sonic 90s Kid here . And check out her podcast, Mystery on the Rocks. ALSO: Check out Chris Locke’s fantastic new standup special Captain Bones, out now on Crave. Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Fo...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 47 min

E67: Evil Men Live: A Halloween Frightmare!

Happy Halloween! This week, Chris , James and Michael would like to treat you to Evil Men Live: A Halloween Frightmare!, recorded on October 28, 2022 in front of a sold out crowd at Comedy Bar in Toronto. Featuring special guests: Brandon Ash-Mohammed as Idi Amin Sooz Kempner as Meghan McCain Tim Gilbert as Minion Isaac Winter as the Evilometer NOTE: There is a bit of a microphone buzzing noise for the first 15 minutes or so of the episode. We tried to minimize it as much as possible, and it goe...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 41 min

E66: Betty Broderick w/ Jackie Pirico

This week, funny comedian Jackie Pirico returns to the Evil Men studio to examine the life of convicted murderer/annoyed wife Betty Broderick. She gained notoriety for killing her ex-husband and his new wife in 1989, but was what she did pure homicide… or self-defense? Sit back and listen as Jackie, James, Michael and Chris learn about a very unhealthy marriage. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Jackie on Twitter. And pick up her fantastic new standup album SPLASHPAD . ALSO: Check out Chris Locke’s fanta...

Oct 20, 20221 hr 35 min

E65: Morrissey

Moz. The Pope of Mope. Vegetable Steven. He has many names, but most people know him simply as Morrissey. And since rising to fame in the early 80s as the frontman of The Smiths, Morrissey has given the world some of the greatest music–and some of the worst opinions–of all time. This week, James, Michael and Chris explore the life of this talented but extremely annoying man. Enjoy! ALSO: Check out Chris Locke’s fantastic new standup special Captain Bones, out now on Crave. *** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCE...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 26 min

E64: Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is possibly the most famous wrestler who has ever walked the face of the earth. He was pro wrestling’s first mega superstar, worshipped by millions of children. But he was also a union buster, sex video actor and sayer of racial slurs. This week, James, Michael and Chris explore the Hulkster’s life in and out of the ring. Enjoy! ALSO: Check out Chris Locke’s fantastic new standup special Captain Bones, out now on Crave. *** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: on October 28, 2022, Evil Men Live: A...

Oct 06, 20221 hr 23 min

E63: Henry VIII with Evany Rosen

This week, comedian and writer Evany Rosen joins James and Michael to talk about one of England’s horniest and rudest kings: Henry VIII. From his early days as a sexy young hunk to his later struggles with gout, festering leg wounds and six doomed marriages, Evany talks us through it all! The guy was NOT a great hubby! Enjoy! Be sure to follow Evany on Twitter and pick up her fantastic book What I Think Happened. And check out Chris Locke’s new standup special Captain Bones, out September 30, 20...

Sep 29, 20221 hr 26 min

E62: The Evil Test with Ennis Esmer

This week, Chris , James and Michael are giving Evil Men listeners a taste of our Patreon feed with this amazing Evil Test episode recorded with recent guest Ennis Esmer! (NOTE: The test itself starts around the 15:00 mark, after some truly excellent beatboxing.) Ennis recently joined us on episode 60 to talk about baseball/syringe legend Jose Canseco. But this week? We’re interrogating HIM. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Ennis on Twitter and Instagram . Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus...

Sep 22, 202252 min

E61: Edward Bernays

Edward Bernays is widely considered to be the godfather of modern public relations. Using his uncle Sigmund Freud’s theories, he injected psychology into advertising to convince Americans to fight in WWI, eat bacon and buy bananas. He also got women to start smoking. Great stuff! This week, Chris , James and Michael look at the life of Edward Bernays. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram . And rate and review...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 23 min

E60: José Canseco with Ennis Esmer

Swing the bat, catch the ball and inject yourself with anabolic steroids, because this week, Chris , James and Michael are joined by actor/comedian Ennis Esmer to discuss the life of baseball and banned substances legend José Canseco. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Ennis on Twitter and Instagram . 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! And keep track of past Evilometer scores at E...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 43 min

E59: Phil Spector

In the early 1960s, Phil Spector revolutionized pop music with his Wall of Sound productions and girl group masterpieces. But as the years passed, Phil’s behaviour became increasingly violent, obsessive and threatening, culminating in the 2003 death of actress Lana Clarkson. This week, Chris , James and Michael look at the unruly and tragic life of Phil Spector. PLUS: the intro features Elvis, Roy Orbison AND a mother story! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special tr...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 27 min
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