Evil Men

If your nickname is the Merchant of Death? Ya might be Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who made a fortune selling rockets, missiles and guns to some of the world's worst people. But is Viktor a nice man? Or a rotten egg? This week, Chris , James and Michael listen to the facts and judge Mr. Bout once and for all, like three cool Canadian Gods. Enjoy! PLUS: the intro features the world premier...

When you think of Cupid, you probably picture a cherub in a diaper who shoots love arrows and makes everyone happy. But in reality, Cupid is a totally psycho f**k who toys with humans as a sick joke. This week Chris , James and Michael explore the myth of Cupid and learn just how warped the little p.o.s. is. Enjoy! PLUS: the intro features plenty of talk about barbecues, swimming, Ryan Stiles and...

William Hitler was Adolf’s ambitious but frustrated half-nephew. Born in Liverpool in 1911, William and his famous uncle had a frosty relationship, which is very sad. In fact, William was so upset that his uncle wouldn’t give him a cushy job in Nazi Germany that he turned to blackmail and humiliating the Führer in the press. This week Chris , James and Michael take a look at one of the most fraugh...

Here's a clip from our latest—and filthiest—Patreon bonus episode, where comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed joined us to take our famous Evil Test. Is he evil? Subscribe to find out! For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris , James and Michael are in a cottage in the gorgeous Canadian wilderness. To celebrate summer's glory, they've decided to talk about Thomas Midgley Jr., a cursed scientist who gave the world not only leaded gasoline, but also CFCs, those famous chemicals that deplete the ozone layer. Excellent work, Midgley! PLUS: James gets locked in his room, Norm from Cheers, and  Mötley Crüe! S...

This week comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed stops by to talk about Francisco Macías Nguema, the brutal dictator who nearly destroyed Equatorial Guinea between 1968 and 1979.  Chris , James and Michael don't think much of the guy. Be sure to follow Brandon on Instagram. PLUS: Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. If you're looking for a magnificent gift basket for any occasion, look no f...

Here's a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, where comedian and musician David Dineen-Porter joins 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 heinous? For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast...

This week comedian, writer and musician David Dineen-Porter visits the show to gossip about 19th century American pharmacist, amateur architect and KILLER H.H. Holmes. Will Chris , James and Michael ever visit Chicago again? Only time will tell… PLUS: by popular demand, we return to The James Zone. Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. If you're looking for a magnificent gift...

Jaws was basically one of the biggest a**holes the world has ever known. And this week, Chris , James and Michael find out why he was such a piece of s**t. Enjoy! PLUS: James tells a story about flirting gone wrong, Chris gets catcalled and Michael wears pink shorts. Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. If you're looking for a magnificent gift basket for any occasion, look no furth...

In 1981, John Hinckley Jr. became famous for nearly murdering former actor Ronald Reagan. But why did he fail? And why was he so obsessed with Taxi Driver and Jodie Foster? This week, Chris , James and Michael examine Hinckley's life AND music. Enjoy! PLUS: Michael has a big toe and a bizarre tongue. And, a blistering response to a bad review. Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. I...

Here's a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, where Chris, James and Michael discuss 90s dance music and the Human Satan. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uh oh: it's part two of Evil Men's look at the life of L. Ron Hubbard! To some he was known as Hubby. To others, Hubbus. But whatever they called him, L. Ron Hubbard made history by transforming himself from a moderately successful sci-fi writer into the leader of his very own, very notorious religion. This week, Chris , James and Michael finish their look at the improbable life and times of the m...

To some he was known as Hubby. To others, Hubbus. But whatever they called him, L. Ron Hubbard made history by transforming himself from a moderately successful sci-fi writer into the leader of his very own, very notorious religion. This week, Chris , James and Michael begin a two-part look at the improbable life and times of the man they called Hubin. Enjoy! PLUS: Chris and James likes Rush. But...

Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, where Chris, James and Michael discuss a themed restaurant where the staff treat the customers poorly. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Cobra Commander is the leader of Cobra, the evil terrorist organization that's hellbent on destroying the G.I. Joe Team. But did you know that Cobra Commander started off as a used car salesman? That he was traumatized by the loss of his Vietnam vet brother? Or that he's something of a fathers’ rights activist? This week, Chris , James and Mich...

In February of 2013, former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner made headlines for killing cops and others he blamed for slandering his name. Soon after, he came to a violent, fiery end in a cabin northeast of Los Angeles. So, what drove this once friendly and upstanding guy to become a killer? This week, Chris , James and Michael look at the life of Christopher Dorner and find out what happens when y...

The sun is shining, the weather is nice and EVERYBODY is talking about Saparmurat Niyazov, the Soviet-style dictator who ruled Turkmenistan from 1985 until his death in 2006. During Niyazov's reign, he ruined the economy, renamed the days of the week after his family members, banned dogs and cigarettes, and generally made life miserable for his subjects. He also tried to build an ice palace in the...

These days, you can't turn on the TV or look at the internet without hearing some crazy story about Blackbeard the pirate. This week, Chris , James and Michael try to get to grips with the infamous buccaneer. They find out what made Blackbeard tick and ask the question: was he a nice man? Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and In...

Here it is: our first ever live episode! This week,   Chris , James and Michael dazzle a sold-out crowd and explore the life of Hollywood's largest Catholic superstar… Mark Wahlberg.  Recorded on Friday, April 29 at Comedy Bar in Toronto. Special thanks to recording engineer/technical wizard Alex Squire . Special Guests Tom Henry – Johnny Depp Evany Rosen – Adolf Hitler Ennis Esm...

Piers Morgan has it all: a beautiful mind, a glistening soul and the body of a sexy hunk. But he's also a little bit crappy. In fact, Piers rose to fame by harassing celebrities, writing racist headlines and attacking Meghan Markle 24/7. This week, Graham Clark from Stop Podcasting Yourself joins Chris , James and Michael to talk about Britain's loveliest guy. Be sure to follow Graham on Twitter....

As director of the FBI for nearly 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover shaped the institution into his own private intelligence army and used it to attack communism, the civil rights movement and maybe a president or two. But was he really just running from his own personal demons? The guy needed to relax, hey? This week, Chris , James and Michael turn the tables on Hoover, and arrest  him  for once. Plus, t...

When Hugh Hefner launched Playboy in 1953, he changed American culture forever. By combining pictures of naked women with serious, hip writing, Playboy challenged America's repressed sexual values and took “dirty magazines” into the mainstream. But beneath Hef's monogrammed smoking jacket and knowing grin there lurked a monster. This week, Chris , James and Michael throw Hugh Hefner into the grott...

Sidney Gottlieb was considered by many to be the most prolific torturer of his generation. A chemist who headed the CIA's assassination and mind control program in the 1950s and 60s, Gottlieb was ruthless in his quest to weaponize the human mind during the Cold War. His experiments with LSD ruined countless lives and achieved little of value. This week, Chris , James and Michael look at Sidney Got...

It's our GROSSEST and most REVOLTING episode ever! This week, Chris , James and Michael look at the troubled, tragic and absolutely disgusting life of self-proclaimed rock ‘n' roll terrorist GG Allin. You might want to wear earplugs and nose plugs for this one. Ewwwwww. Plus: in the intro, James prepares to go on a magnificent trip, and we reappraise Appetite for Destruction. Enjoy! Support...

For a time, Mel Gibson was the world's most beloved semi-Australian actor. Then he threw it all away by being too Catholic, too drunk and too abusive. This week, Chris , James and Michael look at Mel's life and ask the question: will Australia ever be the same? Plus: sound effects, a discussion about Super Freak, a fable and MORE! Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and...