What a Creep Season 26, Episode 8 Neil Gaiman Beloved author Neil Gaiman has recently been involved in a controversy following multiple allegations of sexual assault. Several women have come forward with accusations, some dating back decades. For example, a former employee at Gaiman's property accused him of coercive sexual behavior during her stay from 2014 to 2021. Other women have made similar claims, including Julia Hobsbawm, who described an unwanted sexual advance in the 1980s.According to...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 26, Episode 7 Ronald Reagan, trickledown economics & welfare queens It’s time to talk about President Ronald Reagan’s “trickle-down economics” tax policy, which has been described as the most enduring failed policy idea in American politics. And that leads into Reagan’s narrative of “the welfare queen,” the undeserving women who are freeloading off of the American taxpayers, AND THAT feeds into the bigger story of people living in poverty who don’t want to work. What a cr...
Aug 30, 2024•59 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 26, Episode 5 Sun City and Apartheid in South Africa Sun City is a luxury resort and casino complex in South Africa. During the apartheid era (1948-1990s ), it became infamous for hosting international artists despite the global cultural boycott of South Africa. The South African government promoted Sun City as a major entertainment destination, but for many, it symbolized the oppression and exploitation of apartheid. Artists United Against Apartheid was a collective of music...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 26, Episode 4 President Ronald Reagan and the AIDS crisis When the AIDS epidemic started in the early ’80s, the Reagan administration's response mainly involved making jokes in the daily press briefings. Throughout his two terms as president, Reagan and his administration didn’t even do the bare minimum to help. According to The Atlantic, almost 83,000 cases of AIDS were confirmed while Reagan was in the White House, and nearly 50,000 people died of the disease. Reagan, what ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 26, Episode 3 Ronald Reagan “The Mental Health Systems Act 1980” The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 was a significant legislation to improve mental health care in the United States. It was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on October 7, 1980. The act was intended to restructure the federal approach to mental health services, emphasizing community-based care and providing grants to community mental health centers to improve their services. When Ronald Reagan assumed...
Aug 21, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 26, Episode 2 Phyllis Schlafly But before we had those weird losers like Lauren Bobert, Majorie Taylor Greene, and Laura Loomer, we had Phyllis Schlafly. Schlafly was a conservative activist who successfully campaigned against the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution because she thought women should stay home, and we were lucky to do so. Her work in the conservative movement paved the way for so much of what we see now in the GOP platform, inclu...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 26, Episode 1 Fatty Arbuckle: The First Movie Star Scandal The Fatty Arbuckle scandal i n the 1920s significantly impacted Hollywood and the career of comedian Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle . He was accused of raping and accidentally killing an aspiring actress named Virginia Rappe during a party he hosted. After three trials, Arbuckle was acquitted, but his career suffered, and he was blacklisted in Hollywood. Rappe’s cause of death was never properly explored, and her legacy is t...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 10 Toxic Fandom In this week’s episode, we’re talking about toxic fandom. From “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” to the MCU and “Lord of the Rings,” these so-called fans resort to bullying, racism, misogyny, and even death threats—all in the name of a movie, TV show, or video game that they claim to love. Sources for this episode BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Collider CNN The Daily Beast Gizmodo Forbes Hollywood Reporter IndieWire The Mary Sue The New York Times The New Yorker Psyc...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 20, Episode 8 Anthony Kiedis Anthony Kiedis is the lead vocalist of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers , a position he has held since the band's formation in 1983. The band is known for its energetic performances and eclectic style, blending rock, funk, and punk influences. The band's notable albums include "Blood Sugar Sex Magik," "Californication," "By the Way," and "Stadium Arcadium." Kiedis has also written an autobiography titled "Scar Tissue," which delves int...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep (Replay!) Season 20, Episode 7 George Washington and the Tale of Ona Judge George Washington is the “Father of Our Country” and one of American history's most revered Founding Fathers. We heard tales of how brave he was and that he could not tell a lie. He also famously refused to create a fiefdom with the office of President, which means we are not stuck with someone in office unless they are duly elected. Like many white people of his time, he enslaved people. This is a fact, and ...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 8 Movie Character Creeps We’re doing a different kind of episode this week. We’re talking about movie character creeps. More specifically, fictional characters who we don’t think of as creeps at first, but then maybe you see the movie again and think, “Huh. That person sucks.” This is a list of movie characters who we are supposed to like, but, in fact, they’re a real asshole, or even worse, a real fuckin’ creep. Movie sources (all of these are available for rent ...
Jun 28, 2024•50 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 7 The Murder of Dominique Dunne by John Thomas Sweeney Dominique Dunne, known for her role in the 1982 film " Poltergeist ," had a bright future. Tragically, her life was cut short on October 30, 1982, when her ex-boyfriend strangled her, John Thomas Sweeney, outside her West Hollywood home. She never regained consciousness and died on November 4, 1982, at just 22 years old. The trial that followed sparked outrage. Sweeney was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 6 The character actor edition: Stephen Collins & Jeffrey Jones Stephen Collins is known for his role in the wholesome WB drama series “7th Heaven” from 1996 to 2007. Jeffrey Jones is probably best known for the cartoonish principal in “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” or the clueless dad in “Beetlejuice.” These character actors have probably appeared in some of your favorite things to watch, but they’re also creeps. Trigger warning: Child molestation and digital chil...
Jun 15, 2024•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 5 Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is a towering figure in 20th-century architecture, known for his groundbreaking designs and innovative philosophies. He was known as one of the top creators of the Prairie School Movement, Organic Architecture, and Usonian Homes. Notable Works include Taliesin, the Guggenheim Museum, Unity Temple, and Falling Rock. He established the Taliesin Fellowship in 1932 and mentored young architects worldwide. However, hi...
Jun 07, 2024•49 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 4 Even more NFL Creeps - Harrison Butker & Aaron Rodgers Harrison Butker is the Kansas City Chiefs kicker who showed his bigoted true face while speaking at a graduation ceremony earlier this month. Aaron Rodgers is a quarterback for the New York Jets who has many bad takes about vaccines, 9/11, and Sandy Hook because he does “his own research.” Harrison Butker sources The Daily Beast The Mary Sue New York Post New York Times People Magazine Sports Illustrated...
May 31, 2024•56 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep: Morgan Spurlock (Complicated Creep) & Kevin Spacey (Update and Replay) Season 25, Episode 3 Kevin Spacey is a name that might be synonymous with some of your favorite movies from the 1990s, such as Swimming with Sharks, The Usual Suspects, Se7en, LA Confidential, A Time To Kill, and American Beauty. A man who has not only won two Oscars, multiple Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild awards, and critic awards but has also been a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry. He ...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 2 John Landis John Landis, a well-known director and father of past Creep Max Landis , has directed some of the most successful comedies, including Animal House, Trading Places, and Coming to America. While directing his segment for 1983’s The Twilight Zone: The Movie, a helicopter accident tragically resulted in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and child actors Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen . In 1987, Landis was charged with involuntary manslaughter but was u...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 25, Episode 1 Andy Dick You probably know Andy Dick from the “The Ben Stiller Show” or “NewsRadio.” But he’s also famous for a very long history of harassing, groping, licking, and punching people, as well as whipping *it out in public. He has struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, but that’s no excuse for his behavior. What a creep. Sources for this episode CBS News Cracked Entertainment Weekly Looper Page Six Page Six People Magazine The Things Vox Yahoo News Wikipedia Trig...
May 10, 2024•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 24, Episode 10 The True Crime Story Behind “The Natural” The Eddie Waitkus shooting is a notable event in baseball history. It occurred in 1949 when the popular first baseman (and WW2 hero) for the Philadelphia Phillies was shot by an obsessed fan named Ruth Steinhagen. The incident was a shocking reminder of the dangers of celebrity obsession. Also, it inspired Bernard Malamud's novel The Natural, which was later adapted into a popular film starring Robert Redford (who playe...
May 03, 2024•50 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 24, Episode 9 Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld was a fashion designer best known for heading Chanel for over 30 years. He was one of the first designers to channel their fashion leadership into becoming a public figure. He developed this image as “the Kaiser,” a too-cool snob with dark sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and a ponytail that got him almost as much attention as his designs for Chanel. Sure, he was a fashion icon, but our man Karl was also fatphobic, racist, and misogyn...
Apr 26, 2024•37 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 24, Episode 8 The Creepy History of the “Desperate Housewives” " Desperate Housewives " was a famous American TV series from 2004 to 2012 set in Wisteria Lane, a seemingly perfect suburb. The show followed the lives of women and their families, uncovering secrets, scandals, and mysteries. The main characters included Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo, Bree Van de Kamp, Gabrielle Solis, and Edie Britt, each with their unique romance, betrayal, and drama storylines. The biggest drama,...
Apr 19, 2024•57 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 24, Episode 7 Fox News celebrities: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson & Kevin Sorbo For some reason, Fox News loves to bring on celebrities to comment on political news, but the only “celebrities” they can get are Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, and these three - Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson, and Kevin Sorbo. Check out their Twitter feeds for all things anti-science, racist, homophobic, and transphobic. Sources for this episode: Complex The Daily Beast Huffington Post Salon Southern Poverty L...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 24, Episode 7 Diane Downs Diane Downs gained infamy for the 1983 shooting of her three children, one of whom died, in Springfield, Oregon. The case became highly publicized due to the shocking nature of the crime and the subsequent investigation and trial. On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove her children to a rural road and shot them at close range. She then drove VERY SLOWLY to a hospital, claiming that a “bushy-haired stranger” had shot her and her children during a carjacki...
Apr 05, 2024•50 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 24, Episode 6 Kirk Cameron & Candace Cameron Bure Kirk Cameron starred in the ’80s sitcom “Growing Pains,” which made him a teenage heartthrob. He was never our guy. We’re Jason Bateman and Michael J. Fox girlies. His sister Candace Cameron Brue starred in “Full House,” TV movies, and more recently “Fuller House” on Netflix. At some point in their lives, they got on the Evangelical Christian train, which they then started using as an excuse for their homophobia. They love...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Royal Family PR Fiascos Season 24, Episode 5 With the latest news of an insanely unusual news cycle that, unfortunately, includes Kate Middleton being diagnosed with cancer, we decided to speak to supreme royal expert and friend of the pod Kristen Meinzer of the Daily Fail podcast to talk about what the heck is going on with the House of Windsor. With baffling (or complete lack of?) strategic communications, a frighteningly low number of royals who can pinch-hit while King Charles i...
Mar 22, 2024•47 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep“Coyote V. Acme Controversy” Season 24, Episode 4 In February 1980, The New Yorker magazine published a satire called "Coyote V. Acme" written by Ian Frazier. The story was about Wile E. Coyote suing Acme, the company that supplied him with the equipment he used to try and catch the Road Runner, for all his injuries over the years. In 1987, the success of " Who Framed Roger Rabbit " led to the combination of animation and live actors in this story. However, it wasn't until the 2020s ...
Mar 15, 2024•36 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Libs of TikTok Season 24, Episode 2 Libs of TikTok is a far-right social media account run by Chaya Raichik. Basically, its whole schtick is adding hateful commentary to content created by left-wing and LGBTQ+ people on social media platforms. Libs of TikTok has been blamed for sparking bomb threats, property damage, shooting threats, written and verbal harassment, and other forms of violence against individuals, hospitals, and schools across the country. The content posted on that ...
Mar 08, 2024•52 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 24, Episode 1 Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Sean “Diddy” Combs has a notorious career as a singer, songwriter, music mogul, rapper, actor, and clothing designer. He has been trying to rebrand himself as “Brother Love” after years of rumors of bad behavior. This is going to be a tough one y’all, as we are talking about rape, assault, sex trafficking, drug abuse, and a history of violence associated with this man. Please take care as you listen. Today, we will give an overview of the l...
Mar 01, 2024•57 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 23, Episode 9 Peter Thiel Peter Thiel is a billionaire venture capitalist who cofounded PayPal and was an early investor in Facebook. He’s got some bad takes on diversity, women's rights, voting, and privacy. A self-described libertarian, Thiel is also a political activist and mainly donates to right-wing politicians who want to take away basic rights from the LGBTQIA+ community, even though he’s a member of that community. Sources for this episode: The Atlantic The Guardian ...
Feb 27, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a Creep Season 23, Episode 8 Special Episode with Chris Derosa of Fixing Famous People “Never Will We Ever, Cover…” Chris De Rosa of the Fixing Famous People podcast comes on the show to chat with Margo about the subjects they are (mostly) certain they will never cover on their shows. (We reserve the right to charge our mind, however!) Topics covered include Erika Jayne and the HULU special. (OY!) Shayne Gillis on SNL https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/02/13/shane-gillis-h...
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