Evil Men

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 Micha...

In February of 2013, former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner made headlines for killing police officers 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 happ...

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?

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 Esmer - Crown Prince M...

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. S...

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, the...

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 grotto...

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 Gott...

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 Evil Me...

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...

Grigori Rasputin was an unwashed, illiterate, self-styled mystic whose charisma and "healing powers" propelled him from Siberian obscurity to the centre of Tsar Nicholas II's court. This week, Chris, James and Michael find out if Rasputin was Russia's greatest love machine... or just a weird stinky guy. Plus: Good Vibrations, Justin Trudeau's real dad, Meat Loaf's line in the sand and MORE. Enjoy!...

Uday Hussein was supposed to grow up and rule Iraq after his father died, but even Saddam thought he was too psychotic to trust. So, what made Uday so rude? This week, Chris, James and Michael find out. Plus: tummy troubles, solar panels for sex machines, Skater God and MORE. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagra...

Dr. Phil McGraw hosts one of the most successful daytime TV shows in history. But is this famous therapist a nice man? This week, Chris, James and Michael find out all of Dr. Phil's secrets. PLUS: in the intro, you can learn about Reacher, Shazam and the finer points of luge. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagra...

This week, Chris, James and Michael pay a visit to Qin Shi Huang, China’s very first emperor. He unified ancient China, oversaw the construction of the Great Wall and commissioned the Terracotta Army, hoping it would protect him in the afterlife. But he was also a brutal tyrant who burned books, enslaved his enemies and castrated anyone who made him angry. The guy LOVED castration! Plus, in the in...

Sex appeal. Power. Boats. Captain Francesco Schettino had it all. Then he went and messed it up by crashing a massive cruise ship into some rocks, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. Why did he do it? Some say he was trying to impress a sexy lady. Others think he was trying to say hello to his friend Mario. This week, Chris, James and Michael crunch the numbers and peer into the soul of the man...

Prince Andrew is Queen Elizabeth's favourite son AND an accused sex criminal. Coincidence? This week, Chris, James and Michael look at the life and times of Britain's least sweaty war hero to learn how he turned out so poorly. PLUS: in the intro, you can hear about the delicious origins of COVID, disappointing robots and a chilling prediction of what could happen if truckers stage a coup and take...

Well hi there. Here’s a little preview of our next episode, where Chris, James and Michael talk about what would happen if truckers actually took over the Canadian government. Enjoy! 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!

This week, Chris, James and Michael investigate the boss of Homer and the scourge of Springfield. It is Mr. Burns. PLUS: the intro features comedy nursery rhymes, thoughts on Mel Gibson and the debut of Mike’s Entertainment Minute. Enjoy! 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!

William Colepaugh was a lonely Connecticut kid who grew up idolizing all things German. He even had a framed picture of Hitler in his bedroom, which didn’t exactly solve his social problems. When America entered WWII, Colepaugh did the unthinkable: he defected to Germany and volunteered to spy for the Nazis. Luckily, he was a bumbling fool who spent more time drinking in Manhattan nightclubs than...

Aikido master. Guitar hero. Sketch comedian. Russian citizen. Bad boss. Steven Seagal is all of these things and more. This week, Chris, James and Michael are out for justice and on a mission to examine the funny and foul sides of the man known around the world as the Mojo Priest. Plus: the intro touches on ALF, video games, grudges and the fickleness of childhood friendships. Enjoy! Support Evil...

Happy New Year! This week, Chris, James and Michael kick off 2022 with the chilling story of Axlar-Björn, a dimwitted Icelandic maniac who murdered SEVERAL people in the 1500s. PLUS: a discussion about Back to the Future, a review of They Live, and a thrilling story about a Christmas cheese plate. Enjoy! Support Evil Men on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, recipes and riddles. Follow Evil Men...

Guess what? This week, our cold hearts have melted and we’ve decided to release our new Patreon bonus episode with comedian Jackie Pirico on the regular feed. Is she evil? Or nice? Listen to find out. Enjoy! Happy Holidays, xo Chris, James and Michael For more exclusive bonus content just like this, consider supporting Evil Men on Patreon. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And rate and rev...

This week, Chris, James and Michael welcome comedian Jackie Pirico to the pod. We kick things off by talking about: mad cow disease, frozen cigarettes, jail guys and the allure of dirtballs. Our subject this week is American philanthropist, bird-lover, wrestling enthusiast and convicted murderer John du Pont. Born into one of America’s wealthiest and most prestigious families, John could have done...

Welcome, listeners. This week, Chris, James and Michael are getting into the holiday spirit by discussing Jim Carrey's Grinch problems, James' recent expedition to Mexico, Chernobyl's connection to the Wayans brothers and Will Smith's shocking barf news.  But the main event is Evil Men's investigation into the Yuletide season’s most terrifying creatures. First up is the notorious Krampus, followed...