Evil Men

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 “ri...

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 GRIN...

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 s...

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...

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 Internation...

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...

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 Littl...

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...

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 Pa...

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 tr...

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 recor...

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 m...

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...

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...

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 Me...

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 al...

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! B...

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,...

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 per...

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. En...

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 inst...

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....

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. Enj...

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...