Hello listeners! This week we welcome podcast legend Alex Goldman to the show to talk about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Be sure to check out Alex’s new show Hyperfixed HERE! *** 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 episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on YouTube , Twitter , Instagram and now TikTok . And rate and review us wherever possible! And kee...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr
Hello listeners! This week, while Chris suns himself on a tropical island, James and Michael are joined by returning guest/brother/trivia host Terrance Balazo. Topics discussed include: mother stories, the CEO shooter, and James’ rude encounter with a nosy woman. Our subject this week is disgraced baseball superstar Pete Rose. Everyone knows he got blacklisted from baseball for gambling, but he also had shady dealings with drugs and underage girls. Oh no. Be sure to follow Terrance on Twitter , ...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Hello listeners! This week we’re joined by improviser/writer/Christmas-tree-owner Jan Caruana. Get ready for some talk about Christmas, Malta, Spruce Beer and even MORE! Our subject this week is legendary comedian/filmmaker/philanthropist Jerry Lewis. Sure, he made amazing movies like The Nutty Professor and Geisha Boy, but is it possible he was also a large shithead? Listen to find out! Ottawa! Be sure to check out Jan’s show FLOP! An Improvised Musical Fiasco at the Great Canadian Theatre Comp...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Hello Evil Men listeners. This week Michael’s butt is sore, James’ cat is recovering from being neutered, and Chris has to go on vacation right before taping his new special. OH GOD! Our episode’s subject is current Cameo content provider/former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz. What’s up with him? Enjoy! *** ATTENTION: HALIFAX Chris Locke is doing two standup shows at Good Robot Brewing on Friday, November 29. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! ATTENTION: TORONTO Chris Locke is recording a new special on Sat...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Hello Evil Men listeners. It’s a packed show this week! First off, we discuss the terrible tumble Jay Leno recently took in Pittsburgh. Then, Michael confuses Don Pardo with Johnny Gilbert before we chew the fat on the most controversial subject of all: Brazilian Butt Lifts. Our episode’s subject is New York City barroom legend Thomas Fitzpatrick. In both 1956 and 1958, Fitzpatrick managed to perfectly land a plane on the streets of Manhattan. While drunk. Much respect. Enjoy! *** ATTENTION: HAL...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Hello Evil Men listeners. This week, we kick things off by talking about circular breathing, busty and handsome elves, and candy canes. Our episode’s subject is Lukasz Chojnowski aka the Polish Goldilocks. In 2014, 28-year-old Lukasz made headlines for illegally breaking into the home of a vacationing elderly couple and helping himself to some tasty food, a warm bubblebath and their comfy bed. Enjoy! *** ATTENTION: HALIFAX Chris Locke is doing two standup shows at Good Robot Brewing on Friday, N...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week, beloved friend Tim Gilbert joins James and Chris to talk about the notorious owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones! Plus Tim reads a mean email from his Mom, Chris imagines a crappy zoo, and James makes a rough Jason Bateman joke. Check out Tim’s album here Subscribe to our Patreon here Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min
BOOOoooooo! Happy Halloween, Evil Men listeners! This week, we talk about scary stuff, adults who play with toys, kids who play with toys and MORE. Our episode’s spooky subject is Ronald O’Bryan aka “The Candy Man” aka “The Man Who Killed Halloween.” In 1974, Texas resident Ronald tried to collect on some life insurance policies by lacing his victims’ Halloween candy with cyanide. But he was instantly caught because he was sooooo stupid. Not cool, Ronald! EnjoyyyyyyyyYYYYYYy! *** ATTENTION: Kitc...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Hello Evil Men listeners! This week, we kick things off with Chris telling the story of a GIG FROM HELL in an unnamed rural Ontario town. This episode’s subject is Colton Harris Moore aka the Barefoot Bandit, a Washington teen who became infamous for breaking into homes and businesses, stealing things and then drawing himself a damn bath. Throughout it all, the police were powerless to stop him. Only after stealing a plane and flying to the Bahamas was he caught. Enjoy! *** THE TWO DRACULAS On W...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Hello Evil Men listeners! This week we review Canadian Thanksgiving 2024 and talk about the Shackleton Expedition. Then we get down to serious business. Our subject for this episode is Grady Stiles Jr. aka “Lobster Boy,” a circus sideshow performer who lived a difficult life, and inflicted misery on his family before committing an actual MURDER. He then became a victim of MURDER himself. Oops. Enjoy! *** THE TWO DRACULAS On Wednesday, October 30, Chris Locke and Tim Gilbert rise from their coffi...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Hello Evil Men listeners! This week we welcome comedian and actor Johnny Pemberton to the show to talk about the incredibly successful and shady television phenomenon known as Dr. Oz. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Johnny on Instagram , and get tickets to his shows in Toronto on December 6 and 7 RIGHT HERE! *** MICHAEL BALAZO COMMUNES WITH THE DEAD! On October 12, Michael is hosting a forbidden seance at Toronto’s Tranzac Club, during which he will attempt to contact and interview dead celebrities, al...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Hey y’all. This week we talk about the Vince McMahon docuseries, James’ wine-fueled Instagram comments and Will Smith’s gas problems. Our subject this week is John the Boy, an imaginative but misguided teen from Manchester, UK who loved chat rooms and was charged with inciting his own murder. Enjoy? *** CHRIS LOCKE AND FRIENDS CRACK JOKES Chris is hosting/headlining a night of standup on October 4 at Wenona Craft Beer Lodge with guests Juliana Rodriguez, Jackie Pirico, James Hartnett, Ben Sosa-W...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Hey y’all. This week we look at the life of notorious NYC party monster Michael Alig. In the late 80s and early 90s, Alig was the leader of the Club Kids, a group of hardcore clubbers who scandalized America with their outrageous outfits, drug use and provocative sexuality. But the party came to an abrupt end when Alig brutally murdered a fellow Club Kid in cold blood. Enjoy? *** CHRIS LOCKE AND FRIENDS CRACK JOKES Chris is hosting/headlining a night of standup on October 4 at Wenona Craft Beer ...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Hello, listeners! This week the entire cast of Evil Men is back and operating at full capacity. After a discussion about Presidential assassinations and Dave Grohl’s newest baby, Chris, James and Michael move on to the topic at hand: Travis the Chimp, a former Connecticut citizen who evolved from an adorable baby monkey into a terrifying murder machine. Enjoy! *** Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on YouTube , Twitter , Instagram and now...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Hello, listeners! This week, Chris is MIA, but don’t worry, because Michael and James are joined by the fantastic and hilarious comedian Sooz Kempner , all the way from sunny Britain. After discussing seagull feces, the IRA’s attempt to blow up Margaret Thatcher, and Love Island UK, we dig into this week’s topic: the tragic, intergalactic story of Lisa Nowak, the NASA astronaut who made headlines in 2007 for driving across America wearing a diaper and attempting to kill her rival in love. Enjoy!...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Hi. This week, the entire cast of Evil Men is back on Canadian soil, doing what they do best. First off, Chris and Michael tell captivating Celtic tales of their time at the Edinbugh Fringe Festival. Then, James scares the damn hell out of everyone by telling the story of Rod Ferrell, a southern-fried vampire freak who committed a heinous act in a place where most dark souls fear to tread… Florida. Enjoy! *** SEE CHRIS & MICHAEL AT ELSIE’S IN TORONTO ON SEPT. 12 Chris, Michael and Jackie Pir...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The Evil Men hosts are still scattered across the world, so we’re unlocking another Patreon bonus episode! This is from June 19, 2023 and features Michael’s older brother – Terrance Balazo! Subscribe to our Patreon here Follow us on YouTube here Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Aug 30, 2024•51 min
Hello! This week, the cast members of Evil Men are all over the place. Chris and Michael are soaking up the sun in Edinburgh, Scotland, while James is partying in downtown Toronto. So, we’ve decided to unlock a recent Patreon bonus episode from July 1, 2024. For this episode of our bonus series Evil Zen, we are joined by Chris’ two daughters, who grill their father intensely for the first 11.5 minutes. After that, the fellas talk about Cheers, Justin Timberlake’s legal woes, and how to handle a ...
Aug 22, 2024•46 min
Hi. This week we enjoy the beautiful summer weather by reviewing the insane life of Hitler’s Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess. So sit back, relax and enjoy the story of one a man who made one of the stupidest airplane journeys of all time. Enjoy! *** SEE MICHAEL AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL Michael is doing his standup show THANKS FOR MURDERING MY GRANDFATHER, THE MAFIA! (NOT) from August 1st-24th (except the 12th) at 2:20PM in the Spare Room at The Caves. This is a show about real life murder, but...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Hi. This week comedian and actor Stacey McGunnigle joins us to take a forensic look at Vanderpump Rules villain/hero Tom Sandoval. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Stacey on Instagram and check out her podcasts Stacey & Bryan and Indulge Me . *** SEE MICHAEL AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL Michael is doing his standup show THANKS FOR MURDERING MY GRANDFATHER, THE MAFIA! (NOT) from August 1st-24th (except the 12th) at 2:20PM in the Spare Room at The Caves. This is a show about real life murder, but ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Hi. This week comedian Jackie Pirico joins us for part two of a fun–and occassionally harrowing–look at the life of Dorothea Puente, the landlady from HELL! Be sure to follow Jackie on Instagram. *** SEE MICHAEL AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL Michael is doing his standup show THANKS FOR MURDERING MY GRANDFATHER, THE MAFIA! (NOT) from August 1st-24th (except the 12th) at 2:20PM in the Spare Room at The Caves. This is a show about real life murder, but in a fun, laid-back and totally chilled out...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Hi. This week comedian Jackie Pirico joins us once more for the first part of a fun–and occassionally harrowing–look at the life of Dorothea Puente, the landlady from HELL! Be sure to tune in next week for part two. Be sure to follow Jackie on Instagram. *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU! Check out the trailer HERE . SEE THE SHOW MICHAEL IS BRINGING TO THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Michael is previewing his standup show THANKS FOR MURDERING MY GRANDFATHER, THE...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Hi. This week we welcome standup comedian Sam Burns to the show for a mind-expanding look at the life of mystical rock and roll poet and beer chugger Jim Morrison aka “The Lizard Man.” PLUS: Sam tells wild stories about life in Barrie, Ontario. Be sure to check out Sam’s new standup special LMNOP by CLICKING HERE! *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU! Check out the trailer HERE . SEE THE SHOW MICHAEL IS BRINGING TO THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Michael is preview...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Hi. This week we examine the life of Matthew Hopkins, a sadistic 17th century English witchhunter who became notorious during the witchcraft craze of the English civil war. Enjoy! PLUS: Chris doesn’t want to wear a shirt. *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU! Check out the trailer HERE . SEE THE SHOW MICHAEL IS BRINGING TO THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Michael is previewing his standup show THANKS FOR MURDERING MY GRANDFATHER, THE MAFIA! (NOT) on Thursday, July 2...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Hi! This 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 suburban rap-rocker who grew up in a beautiful Michigan mansion and pretended to be a southern redneck: Kid Rock! Special thanks to Jackie Pirico for hosting the night; guests Kris Siddiqi, Gavin Crawford, Aaron Eves and Isaac Winter; and our extraordinary recording engineer Stephan MacLeod. And thank you to everyone...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Hi. 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. Enjoy! PLUS: Chris, James and Michael talk about “the old days,” and pitch a new sitcom called Li’l Daddy. *** EVIL MEN: LIVE! Mark your calendars. We’re doing a LIVE episode of EVIL MEN on Saturday, June 22 at Toronto’s glorious Paradise Theat...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Hi. This week, Chris is under the weather, so 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. PLUS: James goes to a gluten-free food festival and Michael has too much French toast with his mother. Enjoy! *** EVIL MEN: LIVE! Mark your calendars. We’re doing a LIVE episode of EVIL MEN on Saturday, June 22 at Toronto’s glorious Pa...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Hi. This week the entire original cast of Evil Men is back, and 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 harrowing, real-life story of his recent encounter with Simon on America’s Got Talent. 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 abs...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Hi. 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! *** 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 (C...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 30 min
This 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! Join us for EVIL MEN LIVE at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto! June 22nd at 8pm. Click here to get tickets! Join our Patreon for a 15% discount code to our live show, PLUS two bonus episodes a month AND access to our Discord. Click here for the link to...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 27 min
