Evil Men

In a lot of ways, Willam Stoughton was the original Judge Judy. Serving as Chief Justice during the Salem Witch Trials (1692-1693), Stoughton was a stern and extremely pious man who truly believed he was sent by God to chase the Devil out of Massachusetts Bay. Unfortunately, his righteous war on witchcraft involved arresting four-year-olds, terrorizing elderly, deaf women, and sentencing twenty in...

Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon Bonus episode, where we create fantastic and legitimately funny Christmas song spoofs on the spot. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen

For a brief time in the late 1990s, Lou Pearlman was one of the most powerful people in the music industry. As the impresario behind the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and the inimitable O-Town, he lived a gilded, glamorous life that was a world away from his modest upbringing in Queens. Unfortunately, he was also a conman who perpetrated the biggest Ponzi scheme in American history. And his behavior arou...

This week, UK comedian, actress, podcaster and Twitter queen Sooz Kempner joins Chris, James and Michael to talk about the life and times of cult leader, sex freak and mass murderer Jim Jones. RIP Mr. Muggs. On a lighter note, we also talk about Michael Jackson. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Sooz on Twitter and check out her podcasts Mystery on the Rocks and The Queen Podcast. Support Evil Men on Patre...

Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, recorded as an emergency response to a one star review we received on Apple Podcasts. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen

Bill O’Reilly began life as an Irish Catholic New Yorker who lived in fear of Billy Joel. Soon, he rose to become one of television’s most popular conservative opinion makers, exercising enormous influence over American culture and politics. Then it all blew up in his face, he lost his TV show for being a creep, and he was forced to become friends with Dennis Miller. This week, Evil Men examines t...

This week, comedian Kyle Kinane joins Chris, James and Michael to absolutely eviscerate the super popular social media app TikTok. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Kyle’s albums, specials and tour dates at kylekinane.com. Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And rate and review us wherever possible!

In 1811, two brutal attacks in London’s east end shocked the city and resulted in seven mangled bodies. The man arrested for the killings was one John Williams, a sailor with a reputation as a hothead. This week, Evil Men travels back to London sinister, foggy, vice-ridden docklands to gossip about the Ratcliff Highway murders and ask: did they get the right guy? Enjoy! PLUS: in the intro, Chis, J...

Most people have never heard of Lavrentiy Beria, yet he was responsible for some of the grimmest crimes of the Stalin era. As the head of the Soviet secret police, Beria sent millions of innocent people to gulag labor camps, had suspected enemies executed, and oversaw one of World War II’s worst massacres. He was also a prolific sex criminal. And, as if all this wasn’t enough, he looked like Phil...

Happy Halloween season! This week, Chris, Michael and James meet a very disgusting and depraved maniac who has murdered countless teens in their sleep. His name? Freddy Krueger. Enjoy! Special thanks to Aaron Read for being Fred. Follow Aaron on Twitter and Instagram! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes and SPECIAL  MATERIAL. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. A...

Martin Shkreli became infamous as the smug “pharma bro” who raised the price of HIV drug Daraprim from $13.50 to $750.00 per tablet. But is he evil? Or is he the inevitable outcome of America’s poorly regulated pharmaceutical industry? And what about that $2 million Wu-Tang Clan album he bought? Or the Bloomberg journalist who fell in love with him? This week, Evil Men takes a nice, juicy look at...

Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, recorded late at night around a blazing campfire in the woods. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen

Was he a malicious lunatic? Or history’s greatest butterfingers? This week, special guest Chris James from Not Even A Show joins Chris, Michael and James to assess the disastrous medical career of Christopher Duntsch aka Dr. Death. Be sure to follow Chris James on Twitter and subscribe to Not Even A Show on YouTube. Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes and special treat...

In the late 16th century, someone—or something—started killing and dismembering cattle in the town of Bedburg, Germany. Before long, the creature turned its wrath on Bedburg’s women and children. The man accused of these heinous crimes was a local farmer named Peter Stumpp, who the townsfolk believed to be a werewolf. This week, Chris, James and Michael explore the eerie, macabre case of Peter Stu...

He was Saturday Night Live’s first breakout star, dominated the box office in the 1980s, and brought joy to millions. But he was also a rude dude who clashed with almost everyone he ever worked with and generally treated people like worthless bugs. This week, Chris, James and Michael have a civilized conversation about legendary comedian and actor Chevy Chase. Plus: Chris tells a wild story about...

Here’s a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, recorded live at a cottage late at night. For access to this and other premium episodes, subscribe at www.patreon.com/evilmen

This week, Chris, James and Michael take a trip to the PSYCHO CIRCUS to learn about the life of famous serial killer, political junkie and party clown John Wayne Gacy. This guy had more than a few screws loose!  PLUS: cottage gossip, and a sneak preview of a mafia movie set during a New York City snowstorm. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes, including guest Q&As and E...

He sleeps in the ocean. He has a face full of tentacles. He even dated his own damn sister! Hold on to your sanity, because this week Chris, James and Michael are looking at the life and times of the famous 1920s scifi sea monster Cthulhu. What was H.P. Lovecraft thinking? PLUS: the fellas examine the finer points of crooning. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE monthly bonus episodes...

Ted Kaczynski could have done great things. He was the son of a Chicago sausage maker, he played trombone, and he was super good at math. But at some point he lost his way, became radicalized, and started mailing bombs all over the darn place. This week, writer Sarah Hagi joins Chris, James and Michael to examine the incredibly stupid life of The Unabomber. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for e...

Some consider Bob Hope to be the godfather of modern comedy. But he was also a golfing fanatic, a warmonger and an INCREDIBLY horny man who lived for 100 years. This week, Chris, James and Michael take a serious look at legendary comedian Bob Hope. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes, including SPECIAL BONUS MATERIAL. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. An...

This week, Chris, James and Michael are greasing themselves up, putting on their nicest trunks and injecting themselves with steroids so they can gossip about the life and times of wrestling promoter, executive and billionaire Vince McMahon. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes, including SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And r...

This week, Chris, James and Michael take a grim trip back to 16th century Russia to learn about one of history’s greatest maniacs: Ivan the Terrible. Sit back and relax as they chart Ivan’s amazing transformation from miserable child to bereaved father/husband to sadistic psycho. The guy loved torture and murder. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes, including SP...

He was a charismatic ex-carny with a shady history and a bizarre accent. He also happened to manage one of the 20th century’s biggest superstars. This week, the Evil Men crew (Chris, James and Michael) looks at the strange and sinister life and times of Elvis Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes. Follow Evil Men on Twitter a...

This week, Chris, James and Michael welcome comic book giant Chip Zdarsky, who stops by to discuss notorious Marvel villain Victor Von Doom. We learn about Vic’s humble beginnings in Latveria, his deep-seated mommy issues, why he’d make a bad boyfriend and MORE. Enjoy! Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes, including a very s...

Charles Ponzi may have only been 5’2”, but he was humungous when it came to scamming, scheming and being a damn sneak. This week, Chris, James and Michael learn about Ponzi’s life, his coupon-based crimes, and the time he selflessly donated some of his skin to a woman in need. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive monthly bonus episodes! Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And rat...