Sordid History

As the Democratic Primary soldiers on, Malik Marshall joins the show to look back on the adultery/paternity scandal that rocked the 2008 campaign. We question John Edwards's decisions from every angle, and ask important questions like, "How much of a scumbag is he? The biggest?" Follow Malik: @MalikJMarshall Follow the show: @sordid_history Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

If this episode seems uniquely juiced to you, it's because we're talking Jose Canseco with SBNation's Seth Rosenthal. We trace his Sordid History back to poor driving during his playing career, escapades with his twin brother Ozzie, and his current inability to stop posting. Follow Seth: @seth_rosenthal Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie Don't take your shoes off on an airplane.

Ahoy! Sordid History is back with its most frustrating episode. Guest Tyler Chatham and I recall Johnny Depp’s bad boy past and then waiver back and forth as to whether the domestic violence allegations against him from Amber Heard are true. You know evidence is conflicting when even I won’t jump to a conclusion. Follow Tyler: @HaHaChatham Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

My close personal friend Michael Springthorpe makes his 5th appearance on the pod to talk about the sex scandal and downfall of Florida congressman Mark Foley, who he met as a child. We recount Foley's almost ten-year run of sending sexual messages to underaged men, and have a lot of questions. Then, as we are wont to do, we go on a tangent about the film Spotlight and then about Palm Beach County, where Springthorpe is from and Foley was a congressman. All in all, good stuff. Follow Springthorpe: @springthorpeman Follow the show: @Sordid_history Follow me: @thejakechristie

As you might imagine, since there is a Sordid History episode about him, Morgan Freeman is not America's Grandpa like people think he is, unless your idea of a grandpa is a dirty old man. My good friend Andre Barrera joined the show to talk through the actor's years of sexual harassment and another long-running transgression that I do not want to give away in the description. So ha. You've gotta listen to find out now. Follow Andre: @shameimpala Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

It's been a long time coming, but the show is finally tackling one of the biggest takedowns of the #MeToo era, Louis CK. Sam Speedy, a very funny and insightful friend who was on the sixth episode of the show, is back to grapple with how we first encountered the rumors and why it took so long to come out. Unlike the thing that Louis liked to do, it is perfectly fine to listen to this podcast in front of co-workers. Follow Sam: @samsaspeedy Follow the show: @sordid_history Follow me: @thejakechristie BUY A SHIRT. LEAVE A RATING. CALL YOUR MOTHER.

Remember when Rob Lowe recorded a sex tape with a sixteen year-old girl? Well, we sure do. Comic Vinay Umapathy climbs aboard to retell Rob Lowe's experience at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Vinay is funny and so is this episode. Follow Vinay: @mumblecomic Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @thejakechristie

Happy 2019! Sordid History is back and better than ever, this time with good friend and comedy writer Graham Dunn to talk about an unfortunate habit of the late president Bush. Also, we have a brief update on Woody Allen and briefly wade into the waters of politics. Exciting stuff. Follow Graham: @grahamndunn Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Sordid History turned two years old yesterday, so I answered some questions from Twitter. Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

The midterms are over, so it's time to uncover some Sordid History for someone who one, namely New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. Michael Brooks of The Michael Brooks Show, the Majority Report, and the Woke Bros joins the show to discuss this specific instance of political corruption and how it relates to the broad corruption across American politics. We also poke fun at the Florida ophthalmologist Menendez was trading favors with, so you're gonna want to stick around for that. SORRY FOR THE AUDIO ISSUES FOR THE LAST THIRD OF THE EPISODE. Follow Michael: @_michaeljbrooks Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Basketball is back and so is Sordid History. I'm joined by my friend Noah Elmore to discuss a player that is often celebrated and enjoyed: Lance Stephenson. Noah and I discuss how his two seriously heinous offenses from before he entered the league should affect the way we talk about him, as well as whether we believe someone can change after such actions. There are also several good basketball-related tangents if you're into that sort of thing. Follow Noah: @noahcialism Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

The Haitian Sensation himself, Big Wos, rejoins the show to talk about the last time Republicans put up a Supreme Court nominee with a sordid past: Clarence Thomas. We go through Anita Hill's allegations against her old boss and discuss how things have and haven't changed. We then discuss the Kavanaugh nomination in general, and neither of us have many nice things to say about the Republican Party of 2018. And you probably shouldn't, either. Follow Wos: @BigWos Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @thejakechristie BUY A SHIRT.

Unlike your online girlfriend, Sordid History is real and here to stay. This week, I'm joined by my friend Celeste Crawford to discuss Nev Schulman, the host of Catfish. We go over his recent sexual harassment allegations as well as the one time he punched a woman in the face while attending college. And yes, we digress a few times, but I imagine you'll find the digressions funny and endearing, and not just distractions from the topic at hand, MOM. Follow Celeste: @celesterosec Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Twitter icon Lady Broseph (AKA Kate) joins the show to talk about the general disgusting behavior of former Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly. We discuss his phone etiquette, his tumultuous marriage and divorce, and whether being a shitty person is why his skin looks so bad. Take a listen because there are some details you have likely not heard, and you will either laugh hysterically or vomit, so you might as well take a chance. BUY A SHIRT AND OTHER MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2894940-sordid-history-logo Follow Kate: @LadyBroseph Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

In honor of the 50th episode of the show, we're talking the most requested topic in my DMs: Woody Allen. And to do that, I've got THREE returning guests: Michael Springthorpe (@springthorpeman), Addison Allen (@addison_allen), and Delmonte Bent (@delbent). We marvel at how insane it is that Woody Allen is still out here publicly and the fact that so many of his movies are about having sexual relationships with younger women. Also, we have tangents, and fun, etc etc. Thanks for getting the show to fifty episodes. Here's to fifty more. Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

My good friend and longtime roommate McKay Giller finally joins the show to talk about all the bad shit T.J. Miller has done. Whether it be slapping an Uber driver, calling in a fake bomb threat, or allegedly raping a woman in college, he is no stranger to being an asshole. And if that weren't bad enough, he also seems like the worst person to be around. So needless to say, this was a fun one. Follow McKay: @Apollo2Ares Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

This week, we take a long look at what is likely the NFL's biggest fuck up on the domestic violence front: Ray Rice. And to do that, we are joined by co-host of the Good Takes NBA Podcast Ryne Jones. It doesn't feel like that long ago, but believe me, you will be shocked by how poorly this all went down, from the gruesome video, to the suspension, to the horrific PR by the Ravens. It is much worse than you remember. Follow Ryne: @ryne_jones Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Creator of #MusicSermons and culture critic Naima Cochrane joins the show to have a serious discussion of Bill Cosby's long history of sexual assault and what his conviction means going forward. We delve into topics like his role in the black community, how he cultivated his image, and how attitudes towards rape have changed. This is a serious one mostly. Sue me. Follow Naima: @naima Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Fan-favorite Delmonte Bent joins the show for a record fourth time to break down the arrests and public drunkenness of actor and performance artist Shia LaBeouf. We recount numerous stories, including the famous one where he got thrown out of Cabaret on Broadway. Then, we have a surprisingly earnest conversation about performance art and the success of Shia's activism. I know, I'm as surprised as anyone. Follow Del: @DelBent Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

It's Wrestlemania weekend, so Def Pen Sports Editor-in-Chief Rob Lopez joined the show to recount the many, many scandals and transgressions in Vince McMahon's tenure as president of the WWE. We go through the steroid trials, sexual harassment lawsuits, and the murders that happened on Vince's watch. Rob is super knowledgeable and the WWE is ridiculous, so this episode is sure to be enjoyable. Follow Rob: @r0bato Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Twitter friend and Canadian obsessed with American politics Evan Scrimshaw comes on the pod to discuss how a former Speaker of the House admitted in a court of law that he molested boys while a high school teacher, and basically no one talks about it. We posit why, and then complain a bit about stuff Hastert did as speaker, and wouldn't you know it? The episode is over. Follow Evan: @EScrimshaw Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Friend, artist, and Twitter legend Alston Watson joined me to talk about 'Soundcloud' rapper and defaced troll doll Tekashi69 (or 6ix9ine or whatever he's going by now). We discuss how he is literally a convicted child molester and probably should not be caped for by anyone. Seriously. If I see one more person in my Twitter timeline talking about this dude in any other context than about him committing sex crimes against a child, I'm gonna vomit. Follow Alston: @Alston2008 Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie RATE/REVIEW/SUBSCRIBE

National NBA writer (SB Nation, The Athletic, Fansided) Seerat Sohi joins the show to talk about recent Best Actor Oscar-winner Gary Oldman's domestic violence incident with an ex-wife, as well as some of his /interesting/ comments on political correctness and Mel Gibson. Also included is like ten minutes of talk about the guy he played in Darkest Hour (who wasn't too great himself): Winston Churchill. Their are some brief technical hiccups, but it's great to be back doing the show. Follow Seerat: @DamianTrillard Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Co-host of the ADHD Podcast Katie Cerniglia joins the show to recap the many, many, many transgressions of actor/comedian Andy Dick. He fondles people, pees on them, and everything else in between. Additionally, we have some great anecdotes about Dane Cook and Ron Jeremy, so listen in for those!   Follow Katie: @KatieCerniglia Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @Jake_Christie

Pop culture critic and Britney stan Rod Bastanmehr joins the show to recount and revisit the well-publicized meltdown and unbecoming of Britney Spears during the mid-aughts. Do we have more sympathy for Britney in hindsight? And how would such a meltdown play out in the Twitter age? Is using rhetorical questions in a description a crutch I rely on? Listen to find out.   Follow Rod: @RodB Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

In honor of the Daytona 500, comedian, friend, and southern man Kenneth Haskins makes his podcast debut to recall the time NASCAR legend Tony Stewart quite possibly ran over a man on purpose during a dirt track race. We go step-by-step through this event, as well as recounting other instances of Stewart's bad behavior to determine whether he is the type of guy to straight-up murder someone in public. There is no way of knowing his intentions, but that doesn't stop this episode from being a winner.

My good friend and (former?) Al Franken fan Michael Springthorpe makes his third appearance to discuss the resigned Senator and comedy legend's sexual harassment scandal that lead to his downfall. We have an earnest and frank discussion on the political ramifications of a sexual harassment scandal, as well as the role of comedy in sexual harassment. Also, Springthorpe does a good Mitch McConnell impression in there.

In a post-Super Bowl special, comedian Mike Mulloy joins the pod to talk about the two alleged rapes committed by NFL Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger, as well as the possibility of other offenses. We analyze why he has mostly gotten away with these transgressions, as well as how surprising yet unsurprising his appearance in the Stormy Daniels story was. Follow Mike: @fakemikemulloy

Utah Jazz social media manager and delightful person Angie Treasure joins the pod to talk about the transgressions of previous boy band heartthrob Nick Carter, specifically how he sexually assaulted two women in the 2000s. Discussion quickly veers into the seediness of Key West, geography of Utah, and the merits of going on a Backstreet Boys cruise.

Host of The Chase Down podcast on the Leverage the Chat network Justin Rowan and I read accounts of Jason Kidd's awful behavior towards his wife and those around him during his playing career. Not only is there a domestic abuse arrest that is oft-forgotten, but some great stories of infidelity and drunk driving. Additionally, we discuss how Jason Kidd should be fired for reasons unrelated to his transgressions.

My twin brother Michael re-joins the show to talk about Vince Offer (AKA Offer Shlomi AKA The ShamWow Guy) and how he made himself a two-pitch wonder. We discuss his infamous rendezvous with a South Beach prostitute that ended with a bitten tongue and an assault charge, as well as his honestly disturbing harassment and abuse of his assistant. Not lost are his two terrible comedy movies that are not necessarily sordid, but merited discussion nonetheless.   Rate, review, and subscribe!   Follow the show: @Sordid_History Follow me: @TheJakeChristie Follow Michael if you see him in public

Television writer Hunter Covington joins the show to talk about Marv Albert's shocking sex scandal of the 1990's and how incredible it is that we've all forgotten. Much like Albert, this conversation goes places it probably shouldn't go.    Check out Hunter's new show, ALONE TOGETHER, premiering on Freeform on January 10th!"

The Basketball Friends contributor Anthony Mayes joins the podcast, along with my old high school friend and ex-super-Belieber Allison Leonard, to discuss Justin Bieber's descent from lovable teen idol into the bad boy he is today. How many paparazzi did he assault? What nations is he banned from? How big is his penis? These questions will be answered during the course of the podcast.

Older brother of mine Kevin Christie and his good friend Tyler Chatham join the podcast to recount the violent outbursts, uncalled for sexual gestures, and tone-deaf statements made by "shock rocker" Marilyn Manson. Did he buy Nazi memorabilia off of the black market, and is that the LEAST shocking thing he bought off the black market? Listen to find out.

The Haitian Sensation Big Wos joins the pod to talk about the various stories of Kevin Spacey being a complete and total predator. We go over the headlines and delve into some firsthand accounts from the Internet. Spacey’s brazenness will most certainly shock you.

Delmonte Bent is back for his third time to discuss the somewhat known salacious past and present of R&B legend R. Kelly. We follow his career arc of sexually assaulting teenage girls from 1995 to 2017, and trust us, it doesn't get any better. We discuss the moral quandaries of listening to his music and why he has been allowed to be a major musician with almost no consequences. The answers are unsatisfying.

Fellow LeverageTheChat podcaster Mariano joins the show to talk about a 90's sitcom star near and dear to his heart: Martin Lawrence. We discuss his various "dehydration" related outbursts as well as his alleged workplace sexual harassment. Also, don't miss where we read his improvised monologue that got him banned from SNL. It's a doozy.

This week, we discuss how Jerry Seinfeld dated a 17 year-old girl while a 39 year-old sitcom star. Guest Courtney Perkins and I recount their courtship and barber and former Seinfeld PA Kevin Lyons joins the show to tell some inside stories about Jerry's teen girlfriend on the set -- we get some honestly incredible scoops. It's unknowable what's weirder: that Jerry Seinfeld dated a high schooler or that we've all forgotten about it.   Follow Courtney: @courtside69 Follow Kevin: @jussabarberkev Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

Past guests Michael Springthorpe and David Steele are back on the pod to talk about the various reasons Kid Rock should never be elected Senator anywhere. We talk about his fight at a Waffle House, his fight at the MTV Video Music Awards, and his sex tape with Creed frontman Scott Stapp. Luckily, his candidacy was just a prank, but that doesn't stop us from recounting his life's lowlights.   Follow David: @heydavidsteele Follow Springthrope: @springthorpeman Follow me: @TheJakeChristie

With the help of my good friend Malik Marshall, we recount the unsavory actions of former child star Gary Coleman before his untimely death. Whether it's doing bodily harm to fans (plural) who want his autograph or getting in public scuffles with his wife, Coleman's Strokes went from Diff'rent to just plain Awful.    Follow Malik: @MalikJMarshall Follow me: @TheJakeChristie Follow the show: @Sordid_History"

Description: "Fan-favorite guest Delmonte Bent rejoins the podcast to talk ill of the dead and recount the various misdeeds of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. We discover that--shocker--he didn't have a great record when it came to treating women right. Topics discussed include whether Playboy was "feminist," what defines a sex cult, and how Hefner compares to the fictionalized version of him in an episode of Monk.   Follow Del: @DelBent Follow Me: @TheJakeChristie"

Leverage the Chat co-founder and podcast contributor Blk Tray joins the pod to talk about the string of arrests of comedy star and short person Katt Williams. HIs streak of run-ins with the law is truly something to behold, and we examine every detail. Additionally, I inform Tray about the existence of pool stores and Tray enlightens me to the wardrobe of pimps. (double-space) Follow Tray: @blk_tray. Follow me: @TheJakeChristie Follow the show: @Sordid_History

For the first time, two guests are joining me this week (my good friends Emma and Olivia) to talk about a seminal moment in celebrity sordid histories: that time Matthew Broderick killed two people in a car crash. We discuss the essential questions like "Why did it happen?" "How did it affect his career?" "Does Nathan Lane ever bring it up to him?"

Basketball writer and podcaster Zach Harper joined me on the podcast to talk about his favorite person alive, Nicolas Cage. We talk about all the extravagant stuff Cage bought and all the taxes he forgot to pay on them. Also, the alleged drunken assault he had on the streets of New Orleans. Zach is a pro, so this podcast was a delight.

Friend and die-hard Yankees fan Nick Shaerf joins me to discuss the most salacious Bronx Bomber in some years, Alex Rodriguez. Not only do we cover the various things he injected himself with through the years, we recount the highlights of his affairs and salacious rumors about solicitation. Additionally, Nick provides some great anecdotes only a lifelong New Yorker could give.

Tall, funny person Michael Springthorpe joins me this week to talk about one of the funniest political sex scandals in U.S. history, when Republican Idaho Senator Larry Craig was arrested for trying to covertly solicit gay sex in an airport bathroom. You cannot make some of these details up.

My best friend from high school Skylar Varone-Chenard joins the pod to talk about the tax-scapades of soccer superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Do we fully understand the American tax system much less the Spanish tax system? Probably not. But we have opinions on a wide range of topics, like if Messi knew what his business manager was doing, and if these soccer stars were football stars instead who they would be. Thanks to A.J. Nickell for his performance during the ad break.

Comedian, photographer, etc. Christopher Lee Fatt joins me via Skype to discuss the illicit exploits of former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle. His transgressions include child pornography, solicitation, and having a bad haircut. Also included is a reading of a sketch written by Christopher, entitled "He Went to Jared (Fogle)." This conversation was a lot of fun, and the sketch was a blast to produce. Thanks to the actors in the sketch: Marcus Guerrier David Steele Simon Johnston Kevin Christie

My twin brother Michael Christie joins me via Skype to reminisce about Tiger Woods's 2009 car crash and the salacious details about his sex life that soon emerged. We discuss all the juicy info, including the fact that Tiger Woods apparently referred to himself as "Tige." Also, I am indeed obsessed with his long affair with a Perkins waitress. I don't know why.

Improviser and comedian David Steele joins the podcast to talk about Vanilla Ice's several sleazy moments. Whether it be hitting his wife, pulling a gun on a homeless man, or looting an empty house, Ice makes sure that his music career is the least shameful thing about him.

Sordid History is back from a hiatus, and on this episode, Simon Johnston returns to discuss the time Martha Stewart went to prison. I explain what insider trading is, based only on a few minutes of Wikipedia reading, and am unable to answer any of Simon's follow-up questions. Stay tuned until the end, wherein I reveal what is, in my opinion, the best chain wing restaurant. It comes up organically.