Evil Men is a podcast hosted by three comedians - Chris Locke, James Hartnett, and Michael Balazo. Each episode, they select a single evil man, bad person, or fictional character and discuss what made them so damn evil - all while joking their heads off. You’ll hear some super interesting nuggets of information about dubious historical or cultural figures, provided by three guys who don’t actually know what the hell they’re talking about.
From the very first episode of The Evil Men podcast, I knew I was in for something good. The researchers that host the podcast genuinely care about the topics and it shines through in their discussions. Before even mentioning the individual in the title, the three dudes hosting this show take their time to set the scene thoughtfully and professionally. It's evident that they put a lot of effort into creating an engaging and informative podcast.
One of the best aspects of The Evil Men podcast is how much I learn from every single episode. In a world filled with numerous podcasts, it is refreshing to find one that can hold my attention and interest throughout. The hosts are able to captivate listeners with their knowledge and storytelling skills, making each episode both educational and entertaining. Additionally, the chemistry between the hosts is fantastic, as they crack each other up earnestly. This adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the show.
However, like any podcast, there are also a few downsides to The Evil Men. One potential drawback is that it may not be suitable for everyone due to its subject matter. As the title suggests, this podcast focuses on evil men throughout history, which can be a sensitive topic for some listeners. Additionally, while I appreciate the humor injected into each episode, there are moments where it feels slightly forced or out of place. This could potentially detract from the overall listening experience for certain individuals.
In conclusion, The Evil Men podcast has quickly become my favorite addition to my regular podcast lineup. The dedication and passion of the hosts shine through in every episode as they discuss fascinating historical figures with a perfect balance of information and entertainment value. Despite minor concerns with regards to suitability and occasional forced humor, this podcast remains a must-listen for anyone interested in learning about infamous men from history while simultaneously being entertained by a group of talented individuals who clearly love what they do.

Hi! This week Chris is away, but returning guest Jackie Pirico pulls out all the stops by telling Mike and James the incredibly bizarre story of Albert Walker aka The Rolex Killer. This is the first half of a fantastic two-part episode. Enjoy!PLUS: Jackie opens up about having dreadlocks as a teen girl in small-town Ontario. NOT TO BE MISSED!Be sure to follow Jackie on Instagram.***ANNOUNCEMENTSMichael's brand new standup album PIZZA PALS is out on June 16. It was recorded in downtown Toronto last November, and it's full of all sorts of silly jokes, verbal puzzles and tongue twisters. Pre-order your copy today on Bandcamp!Listen to James Hartnett's second standup album It's Not Looking Good today!Watch Chris Locke's Tiki Madness special HERE!And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! This week, due to a number of factors, we were unable to record a new episode. Our apologies! Instead, we are unlocking a recent Patreon bonus episode with the fantastic comedian and star of Heated Rivalry, Brandon Ash-Mohammed. So get ready for a serious talk about massages and Brandon's thoughts on Grogu. Enjoy!ANNOUNCEMENTSMichael's brand new standup album PIZZA PALS is out on June 16. It was recorded in downtown Toronto last November, and it's full of all sorts of silly jokes, verbal puzzles and tongue twisters. Pre-order your copy today on Bandcamp!Chris is performing at the Grindstone Comedy Festival in Edmonton, Alberta on Sunday, July 12. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!Listen to James Hartnett's second standup album It's Not Looking Good today!And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! This week Chris tells Mike and James about one of Australia's scariest and hairiest cryptids... the Yowie. Enjoy! But good luck getting to sleep after listening!PLUS: the Evil Men boys perform a scary radio play about James' attempt to buy dumbbells off Facebook Marketplace.***ANNOUNCEMENTSMichael's brand new standup album PIZZA PALS is out on June 16. It was recorded in downtown Toronto last November, and it's full of all sorts of silly jokes, puzzles and tongue twisters. Pre-order your copy today on Bandcamp!Listen to James Hartnett's second standup album It's Not Looking Good today!Watch Chris Locke's Tiki Madness special HERE!And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris, Mike and James welcome comedian/writer Bita Joudaki to the show to talk about the actor Michael Rapaport who loves hip-hop, adores basketball and is bonkers for Israel. Enjoy!PLUS: the Evil Men boys and Bita reveal their most horrendous medical nightmares.Be sure to follow Bita on Instagram.***Listen to James Hartnett's second standup album It's Not Looking Good today!Watch Chris Locke's Tiki Madness special HERE!And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi there. This week, Chris, James and Michael welcome comedian and Heated Rivalry star Brandon Ash-Mohammed back to the show to discuss the insanely corrupt 19th century New York City politician William Magear "Boss" Tweed. During his time running Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party's political machine, it is estimated that Boss Tweed stole between $25-$200 million, the equivalent of put to $5 billion in 2025. Then, just as he was King of New York, he was dethroned by... political cartoons. Enjoy!Be sure to follow Brandon on Instagram.***Listen to James Hartnett's second standup album It's Not Looking Good today!Watch Chris Locke's Tiki Madness special here!And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, James and Chris are joined by the hilarious Tim Gilbert! Their topic is Irish convict and suspected cannibal, Alexander Pearce. They also chat about jorts, jam, and substitute teachers. PLUS Tim tells us what it's like to be a new Dad!Don't forget to check out the Evil Men Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, access to our Discord and more! Be sure to check out James Hartnett's new album, It's Not Looking Good and Chris Locke's YouTube special, Tiki Madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Gavin Crawford! They talk about barbershops, sperm counts, Paul Verhoeven, and Gavin's impressive handyman abilities. Then they discuss Japanese reality show mastermind, Toshio Tsuchiya (38:00), the man who engineered the most morally questionable reality show stunt of all time! Don't miss Gavin's weekly CBC Radio panel show, Because News! And check out his acclaimed seven part podcast series about his journey having a parent with Alzheimer's, Let's Not Be Kidding. James Hartnett has released his second album, "It's Not Looking Good"! Check it out on streamers everywhere! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey everybody! This week, Chris, James and Mike are in the hospital getting extensive cosmetic surgery, so they've decided to release a recent Patreon bonus episode. Sit back and listen as they spin the wheel of fortune with hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert! For access to all of our bonus episodes, support Evil Men on Patreon. Just click the link below.***James Hartnett's brand new standup album, It's Not Looking Good is out now and available on all streaming platforms! And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello. This week's episode is our recent show recorded LIVE in downtown Toronto. After discussing the possibility of nuclear annihilation and being interrupted by an erotic tour guide, Chris, Mike and James dig into the life of comedian/bourbon salesman/MAGA enthusiast Rob Schneider. Woody Allen and Nosferatu also make some unforgettable appearances. Thanks to everybody who came to the show. Enjoy!Cast:Erotic Tour Guide - Aaron EvesErotic Tourists - Jan Caruana, Rob Baker, Joel EdmistonWoody Allen - Sam BurnsNosferatu - Nicole PassmoreEvilometer - Isaac WinterRecorded live at Comedy Bar (Bloor Street) in Toronto on April 10, 2026 by Stephan MacLeod.Photo by Aaron Ulledal ***Keep your ears open for James Hartnett's second album, It's Not Looking Good available most places now! And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello. This week, Chris, James and Michael welcome comedian and writer Evany Rosen back to the show to hear the story of President William Henry Harrison, who led a bad life and suffered a hilarious death. Enjoy!Be sure to check out Evany's very funny (and informative!) book What I Think Happened.***GET YOUR TICKETS for Evil Men LIVE on April 10th at Comedy Bar on Bloor Street in Toronto. This is your chance to be part of a LIVE and totally ILLEGAL podcast recording featuring incredible guests, unique jokes and special surprises. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!Keep your ears open for James Hartnett's second album, It's Not Looking Good available most places now! And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Michael tells Chris and James the infernal story of John Leonard Orr, America's most prolific serial arsonist. Enjoy!EVIL MEN LIVE! Friday, April 10 at Comedy Bar on Bloor Street in Toronto. Be sure to get your tickets for our upcoming live episode, featuring special guests, outrageous surprises and impossible jokes. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! This week, Chris tells Mike and James about the short and disastrous life of Sid Vicious, the original bad man of punk. Enjoy, f@#kface!PLUS: plenty of chat about overalls, Last One Laughing, and charitable deeds.***Keep your ears open for James Hartnett's second album, It's Not Looking Good, dropping March 20th! GET YOUR TICKETS for Evil Men LIVE on April 10th at Comedy Bar on Bloor Street in Toronto. This is your chance to be part of a LIVE and totally ILLEGAL podcast recording featuring incredible guests, unique jokes and special surprises. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! This week, Chris tells Mike and James about the short and disastrous life of Sid Vicious, the original bad man of punk. Enjoy, f@#kface! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, Chris, Mike and James are joined by comedian/ podcaster Graham Clark for a long, hard look at Steve Urkel/Jaleel White. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, Chris, Mike and James are joined by comedian and trailblazing podcaster Graham Clark! After discussing puns, feet and modern AC/DC performances, the fellows get serious for a long, hard look at Steve Urkel/Jaleel White. Enjoy!Be sure to follow Graham on Instagram.***Keep your ears open for James Hartnett's second album, It's Not Looking Good, dropping March 20th! GET YOUR TICKETS for Evil Men LIVE on April 10th at Comedy Bar on Bloor Street in Toronto. This is your chance to be part of a LIVE and totally ILLEGAL podcast recording featuring incredible guests, unique jokes and special surprises. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Jackie Pirico! Their topic is the man behind the Titan submersible disaster, Stockton Rush. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Jackie Pirico! Their topic is the man behind the Titan submersible disaster, Stockton Rush. They also chat about bellies, The Bear, and hot people at all inclusive resorts. PLUS Jackie tells an unbelievable story about a turtleneck wearing Italian man that she met in Portugal.Check out Jackie every weekday morning on Indie 88 and be sure to listen to her latest album, Fireflies!The Two Draculas (Chris Locke & Tim Gilbert) have a show March 14th in Toronto, tickets are here! Also, be on the lookout for James Hartnett's second album, It's Not Looking Good, dropping March 20th! Don't miss the next Evil Men LIVE SHOW! April 10th at Comedy Bar Bloor in Toronto. Tickets are here. And don't forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes every week!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris, James and Mike welcome injured comedian Clare Belford to the show to examine the life of Canadian preacher, commune leader and alleged "eco-terrorist" Wiebo Ludwig. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week Chris, James and Mike welcome injured comedian Clare Belford to the show! After discussing Clare's Mexican foot accident and Chris' pub adventures, we examine the life of Canadian preacher, commune leader and alleged “eco-terrorist” Wiebo Ludwig. Enjoy!Be sure to follow Clare on Instagram.***Check out Tim and Chris as The Two Draculas at Toronto Sketchfest! CLICK HERE for tickets for the March 6 show. CLICK HERE for tickets to the March 14 show.***Evil Men LIVE is happening on April 10 at 9PM at Comedy Bar on Bloor St. in Toronto. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!***Check out Chris' hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on YouTube!***Be sure to follow us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris, James and Mike welcome the beloved and hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert back to the show to discuss actor, musician and possible cult leader Jared Leto. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week Chris, James and Mike welcome the beloved and hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert back to the show! After Tim dishes the dirt on his new life as a papa, we get down to this week's subject: actor, musician and possible cult leader Jared Leto. Enjoy?***Check out Tim and Chris as The Two Draculas at Toronto Sketchfest! CLICK HERE for tickets for the March 6 show. CLICK HERE for tickets to the March 14 show.***Evil Men LIVE is happening on April 10 at 9PM at Comedy Bar on Bloor St. in Toronto. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!***Check out Chris' hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on YouTube!***Be sure to follow us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take an up-close, penetrating look at Canadian businessman, guitarist , sailor and movie star Kevin O'Leary. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week Chris, James and Mike talk about Andrew Dice Clay, burlesque Star Wars and James reveals that he's being bullied by three big men working in his house.Then it's time for an up-close, penetrating look at Canadian businessman, guitarist, sailor and movie star Kevin O'Leary. Enjoy!***Check out Chris' hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on YouTube!***And get tickets to Michael Balazo Chats with the Stars, happening on March 14, 2026 at the Tranzac Club in Toronto. Featuring Chris Locke, Ben Sosa-Wright, Jackie Pirico, Rebecca Payne, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Ennis Esmer as today's hottest celebs. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!***Be sure to follow us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris, James and Mike delve into the gruesome story of Burke and Hare, a pair of ruthless idiots who terrorized 19th century Edinburgh by murdering vulnerable people and selling their corpses to an anatomist for dissection. Not cool, guys! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week's episode marks the return of the original cast of Evil Men: Chris, James and Mike! After discussing Mike's trip to London, Chris's trip to Moncton and James' colonoscopy expertise, the Evil Men crew delve into the gruesome story of Burke and Hare, a pair of ruthless idiots who terrorized 19th century Edinburgh by murdering vulnerable people and selling their corpses to an anatomist for dissection. Not cool, guys!Be sure to follow us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, James and Chris are joined by the hilarious Aaron Eves! Their topic is the notorious creator of the Sham Wow, the Slap Chop and the Schticky. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week, James and Chris are joined by the hilarious Mike Hanford! Their topic is the surprisingly mean spirited and weird but incredibly successful painter, Thomas Kinkade. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey! This week comedian and podcaster Kyle Patan tells us about Canadian pickup artist Mystery, who wears funny hats, battles mental illness, and seems to think that meeting a woman is like a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey! This week we welcome comedian and podcaster Kyle Patan to the show.Our intro covers hot topics like: bad neighbours, picking apples in the Okanagan Valley, watching Friends in Peru and Kevin O'Leary's dream of being a Bond villain.Then, Kyle and James tell the story of Canadian pickup artist Mystery, who wears funny hats, battles mental illness, and seems to think that meeting a woman is like a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Enjoy! Enjoy! Be sure to follow Kyle on Instagram. And check out Kyle's podcast Battle of the Bands with Kyle and Sam.***Torontonians: Michael and Evil Men favourite Jackie Pirico are performing as a musical act, opening for Sam Burns and Ryan Gaio this Friday, January 16 at The Burdock. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.***Support Evil Men on Patreon for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!And check out Michael's new podcast Long Distance, Bit Weird, which he co-hosts with British comedian Sooz Kempner. Each week, Michael and Sooz expose each other to uniquely Canadian or British things. PLUS: Sooz often insults Michael. What's not to like? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey! Happy 2026! To kick off the New Year, we have a big huge episode for you.Our intro covers hot topics like Fred Flintstone, social media, James' criminal past, disturbing movies and Chris' new leather jacket.Then, Chris tells us the story of David Wayne DePape, the Canadian man who became infamous in 2022 for bonking Nancy Pelosi's 82-year-old husband Paul on the head with a hammer. Enjoy! ***Support Evil Men on Patreon for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!And check out Michael's new podcast Long Distance, Bit Weird, which he co-hosts with British comedian Sooz Kempner. Each week, Michael and Sooz expose each other to uniquely Canadian or British things. PLUS: Sooz often insults Michael. What's not to like? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's subject is David Wayne DePape, the Canadian man who became infamous for bonking Nancy Pelosi's 82-year-old husband Paul on the head with a hammer. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Season's greetings! We're celebrating the holidays and rounding out the year with an episode (mostly) devoted to listener questions. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Season's greetings! We're celebrating the holidays and rounding out the year with an episode (mostly) devoted to listener questions. What are the best restaurants in Toronto? What are the worst gifts we've ever received? What American products do we wish we could buy in Canada? Listen to find out the answers to these and so many more important questions!Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!***Long Distance, Bit Weird is the brand new podcast from Evil Men co-host Michael Balazo and British comedian Sooz Kempner. Each week, this international couple talks to a comedian guest from Britain or Canada about life, love and culturally specific stuff like UK Christmas #1s, British football culture or even Mr. Dressup. Check out Long Distance, Bit Weird HERE!***Support Evil Men on Patreon for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey! This week comedian Andrew Johnston makes his spectacular fourth appearance on the show. After a freewheeling and ribald intro, we address Andrew's topic of choice: celebrated/disgraced actor Kevin Spacey. How did Kevin go from winning Oscars to tap dancing in Israel? Listen to find out!And be sure to follow Andrew on Instagram.Enjoy! ***Support Evil Men on Patreon for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week comedian Andrew Johnston makes his spectacular fourth appearance on the show. After a freewheeling and ribald intro, we address Andrew's topic of choice: celebrated/disgraced actor Kevin Spacey. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey! This week we are joined by comedian Jackie Pirico to talk about the Bad King John of Robin Hood fame. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey! This week we are joined by comedian Jackie Pirico to talk about the Bad King John of Robin Hood fame. Be sure to check out Jackie's hilarious new standup album Fire Flies available HERE!And be sure to follow Jackie on Instagram.Enjoy! ***Support Evil Men on Patreon for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by comedian Adam Christie to talk about the Demon of Champawat, a gigantic female tiger who terrorized Nepal and India in the early 1900s. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hey! This week we are joined by comedian Adam Christie, whose hilarious new standup album Dragonflies is available to listen to RIGHT HERE!And be sure to follow Adam on Instagram.After talking about going to Heaven, Homer's age and cooking beef in a coffee pot, we settle down to the episode's main business: the Demon of Champawat, a gigantic female tiger who terrorized Nepal and India in the early 1900s. Enjoy! ***REMINDER! Michael Balazo is recording a new standup comedy CD at Comedy Bar in Toronto. The show on Friday, November 28 is SOLD OUT, but tickets are available for the show on Saturday, November 29 featuring Hilarity Strikes (Sam Burns, Nathan Hare, Ben Stager) and Sooz Kempner. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Canadian CD history. Evil Men listeners get 15% off tickets with promo code CDPLAYER. GET TICKETS HERE!***Support Evil Men on Patreon for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we hear the insane story of Joseph-Albert Guay, a French Canadian man who committed an act of extreme violence in the name of l'amour. Bon appétit! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Hi. This week we chat about life in Canada and The Twilight Zone before James tells an unforgettable story of neighbourly love. Then, Chris tells us the insane tale of Joseph-Albert Guay, a French Canadian man who committed an act of extreme violence in the name of l'amour. This one is a treat for listeners who enjoy the French language. Bon appétit!***REMINDER! Michael Balazo is recording a new standup comedy CD at Comedy Bar in Toronto on FRI NOV 28 (with Jackie Pirico, James Hartnett and Chris Locke) and SAT NOV 29 (with Hilarity Strikes [Sam Burns, Nathan Hare, Ben Stager] and Sooz Kempner). Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Canadian CD history. Evil Men listeners get 15% off tickets with promo code CDPLAYER. GET TICKETS HERE!***Check us out on Patreon here for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the gang look at the life of Vincenzo Peruggia, a weird loner who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911, making it the most famous painting in the world. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/