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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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Episodes

E142: James Scott

Hi. 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! *** EVIL MEN: LIVE! Mark your calendars. We’re doing a LIVE episode of EVIL MEN on Saturday, June 22 at Toronto’s glorious Paradise Theatre. These shows are always very fun and nuts, and you should absolutely come see us. GET TICKETS HERE! SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU...

May 16, 20241 hr 9 min

E141: Charles Boycott

Hi. For this week’s episode, the cast of Evil Men examines the hilarious story of Captain Charles Boycott, a cruel and arrogant English land agent who made a lot of Irish people very angry. Consequently, he was massively shunned and ostracized, and gave the English language the term “boycott.” Enjoy! *** MARK YOUR CALENDARS: We’re doing a LIVE episode of EVIL MEN on Saturday, June 22 at Toronto’s Paradise Theatre. Tickets will be on sale VERY SOON! SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AM...

May 09, 20241 hr 9 min

E140: Barry Keenan, The Man Who Kidnapped Frank Sinatra Jr.

Hi. 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! *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU. Check out the trailer HERE . CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platfor...

May 02, 20241 hr 14 min

E139: Sir John A. Macdonald

Hi. 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? *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU. Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is a science fiction teen comedy television series created by Evany Rosen starring Veronika Slowikowska and Jaelynn Thora Brooks. But also? James is in it, along wi...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 28 min

E138: King Leopold II with Sean Cullen

This 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 much more! Be sure to check out Chris Locke and Sean Cullen this August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Stay tuned for details! Follow us on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord here ! And keep track of past Evilometer scores at Evil...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 18 min

E137: Gary Glitter

Hi. 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? *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU. Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is a science fiction teen comedy television series created by Evany Rosen starring Veronika Slowikowska and Jaelynn Thora Brooks. But also? James is in it, along with several other members of the Evil Men family, in...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 29 min

Unlocked! Evil Zen 58: Dads vs. Non-Dads with Aaron Eves

Hello, listeners! This 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. Throughout the episode, Aaron and Chris reveal magnificent fatherly secrets while James and Michael (childless and desperate) listen and learn. PLUS: there is a live, extremely suspenseful, on-air parking ticket scare. Enjoy! *** CHRIS STARS IN A ...

Apr 04, 202446 min

E136: Crown Prince Sado

Hi. 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! *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms! He’s so good that he just got nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy . MICHAEL I...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 14 min

E135: Bowser with Ben Stager

Hi. 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! Be sure to follow Ben on Instagram and TikTok . And check Ben out on Canada’s Got Talent . *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on m...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 33 min

E134: Richard Heene with Aaron Eves

This week our good friend Aaron Eves stops by and demands that we talk about Richard Heene, best known as the father in the 2009 “Balloon Boy” incident. Is Richard really the conniving, fame-hungry manipulator he was portrayed as by the media? Or is he merely an extremely unlucky guy who likes to invent bizarre contraptions? Enjoy! ALSO: lots of David Cronenberg stuff! *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 27 min

E133: Skunk Ape

This 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! ALSO: James is going to Japan! *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms! He’s so good that he just got nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy . MICHAEL IS P...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 30 min

E132: John McAfee Pt.2

This week we present the second–and FINAL–part of our deep dive into the world of computer virus warrior/party lover John McAfee. In this episode, we discuss John’s time living in the jungle of Belize, partying, sexing, funding and commanding his own personal militia, getting arrested, running for President and passing away from jail. Enjoy! ALSO: the intro features more than a little dentistry talk! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Fat...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 16 min

E131: John McAfee Pt.1

This 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! ALSO: we discuss Toronto’s gloryhole bandit at length. *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms! NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael Balazo’s news ...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 7 min

E130: Unity Mitford

This 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! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms! NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael Balazo’s news standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is available now on all streaming serv...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 23 min

E129: Varg Vikernes

Put 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! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms! NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael Balazo’s news standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is available now on all streaming services. CLICK HERE TO GET IT! *** Supp...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 31 min

E128: Alec Baldwin with Tom Henry

This 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. Check out Tom’s album Tom Henry Kills and be sure to watch his stand up special, 66 Jokes, on Crave TV. Follow us on Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord here! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 22 min

E127: Osama bin Laden with Adam Christie

This 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! Be sure to follow Adam Christie on Instagram and Letterboxd . *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms! NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael Balazo’s news ...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 26 min

E126: Brett Favre & Aarron Rodgers

This week, Evil Men’s in-house sports correspondent James Hartnett asks you, the listener, a famous question: are you ready for a bit of football? We hope you are, because our subjects this week are two notorious and legendary NFL quarterbacks: Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. Enjoy! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many platforms! NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael Balazo’s news standup album MICH...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 27 min

E125: Jodi Arias with Sooz Kempner

This 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! Be sure to follow Sooz on Twitter and Instagram . And, if you happen to live in Belfast, Northern Ireland, CLICK HERE for tickets to see Sooz at The Black Box on January 14, 2024. *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? , now playing at theatres and streaming on many pla...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 12 min

Unlocked! Evil Zen 34: Blocked Party Party!

Happy New Year, Evil Men listeners! We’re looking forward to a 2024 full of exciting, funny and touching episodes. In the meantime, this week 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. *** MOVIE ALERT! If you live in Canada, be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? playing now at theatre new you. NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael’s new standup alb...

Jan 04, 202441 min

E124: A Listener Questions Holiday Spectacular!

Hello, 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! *** MOVIE ALERT! If you live in Canada, be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? playing now at theatre new you. NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael’s new standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is available now on all streaming services. CLICK HERE TO GET IT! *** Support Evil Men...

Dec 21, 20232 hr 4 min

E123: Bruce McArthur w/Andrew Johnston

Hello, 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! Be sure to follow Andrew on Instagram and TikTok . *** MOVIE ALERT! If you live in Canada, be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? playing now at theatre new you. NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael’s new standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is av...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 31 min

E122: The 2023 Evil Awards

Hello, 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? Press play to find out… *** MOVIE ALERT! If you live in Canada, be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? playing now at theatre new you. NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael’s new standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is available now on a...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 21 min

E121: Napoleon w/Evany Rosen pt.2

Hello, listeners! Once again, we’re joined by the magnificent Evany Rosen for the second part of our look at notable historical figure Napoleon Bonaparte. This time, our hero risks it all and loses… twice! *** MOVIE ALERT! If you live in Canada, be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? playing now at theatre new you. NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael’s new standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is available now on all streaming services. CLICK HERE TO GET IT! *** Sup...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 32 min

E120: Napoleon w/Evany Rosen pt.1

Hello, listeners! This week the entire crew is back to pod like crazy. PLUS, 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 an awkward weirdo from a tiny island go on to conquer Europe and change the course of history? To find out, press play. *** MOVIE ALERT! If you live in Canada, be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father? playing now at theatre new ...

Nov 23, 20231 hr 19 min

E119: Sherri Papini with Jackie Pirico

Hi! 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! *** NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael’s new standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is available now on all streaming services. CLICK HERE TO GET IT! LIVE SHOW ALERT! Chris Locke live in Vancouver on Saturday, November 18, 7PM & 9PM at The MOTN. CLICK HERE FOR TICKET...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 31 min

E118: Elon Musk pt.2

Hello 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. *** NEW ALBUM ALERT! Michael’s new standup album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 is available imminently on all the streaming services and right now on Bandcamp . And if you live in Toronto, the album release party is happening on November 15 at Reposado in Toronto. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! LIVE SHOW ALERTS! Chris, Michael and Jackie Pirico will b...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 16 min

E117: Elon Musk pt.1

Hello 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. *** LIVE SHOW ALERTS! Chris, Michael and Jackie Pirico will be joking on November 10 in Kitchener, ON at Laughsquatch at The Yeti . And, on November 15, Michael is launching his new album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0 at Reposado in Toronto. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! Plus, James is opening for comedian To...

Nov 02, 20231 hr 3 min

E116: Justin Timberlake w/Tim Gilbert

Hello listeners! This week, hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert joins us to gaze deep inside Justin Timberlake and report what we find. Enjoy? *** LIVE SHOW ALERTS! The Two Draculas (Chris Locke and Tim Gilbert) are presenting a HALLOWEEN LAUGHMARE on Friday, October 27 at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto. It’s going to be night of horror themed sketch comedy that will make you scream with laughter and puke and shit and die! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! Use code HALLOWEEN20 for a discount! Michael will be...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 31 min

E115: Ed Gein

Hello listeners! It’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? *** LIVE SHOW ALERTS! The Two Draculas (Chris Locke and Tim Gilbert) are presenting a HALLOWEEN LAUGHMARE on Friday, October 27 at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto. It’s going to be night of horror themed sketch comedy that will m...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 12 min
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