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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... more

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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 Ta... more

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!

Do... more

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), th... more

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 Gi... more

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Recent Guests

Gavin Crawford
Comedian and CBC host
CBC / Because News
Episode: E231: Toshio Tsuchiya - Japanese Reality Show Mastermind with Gavin Crawford
Tim Gilbert
Guest on Evil Zen
Episode: Unlocked! Evil Zen 110: Spinning Fortuna's Wheel with Tim Gilbert
Evany Rosen
Hilarious comedian, writer, actor
Episode: E229: William Henry Harrison aka Old Tippecanoe
Graham Clark
Canadian comedian, Stop Podcasting Yourself guest, debater and media personality
Stop Podcasting Yourself
Episode: E226: Steve Urkel with Graham Clark
Clare Belford
Comedian and guest on Evil Men
Halifax-based comedian
Episode: E224: Wiebo Ludwig with Clare Belford
Kevin O'Leary
Businessman, television personality, and author known for his role on 'Shark Tank'.
O'Leary Funds
Episode: E222: Kevin O’Leary
Mike Hanford
Comedian and guest on Evil Men
Sloppy Boys
Episode: E219: Thomas Kinkade, The Painter of Light with Mike Hanford
Kyle Patan
Comedian and guest on the podcast
Episode: E217: Mystery the Pickup Artist with Kyle Patan
Adam Christie
Hilarious and super kind comedian
Episode: E212: The Demon of Champawat with Adam Christie

Hosts

Chris Locke
Co-host and comedian; part of the core trio
James Hartnett
Co-host and comedian; part of the core trio
Michael Balazo
Co-host and comedian; part of the core trio

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 638 ratings
  • Lots of laughs

    Nothing but love for my fellow Torontonians. Funny stuff!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sv416
    Canada14 days ago
  • How about we stick to what the title say?

    So wanted to listen to the Christopher Dorner episode and 15 minutes in they’re still talking about themselves not even like focusing on the title or subject it is so rude to do.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MissAMissA
    United States21 days ago
  • Chris! Feel good about yourself today!

    Thanks for the show. It’s so funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erinncakes
    United Statesa month ago
  • Evany Rosen

    Is screaming history facts funny? She seems to think so. She should go on “Last Podcast on the Left”. They subscribe to the belief that the louder and faster you talk, the funnier it is. I’m not so sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brudd3788
    United Statesa month ago
  • Beep beep hahahahah

    Sometimes people listen to podcasts while they drive. Having a blaring car horn sound randomly fire off throughout the episode can be scary as hell.

    Now they’ve replaced some, not all, of the horn sounds with a ‘beep beep’ mocking everyone who complained.

    I don’t know why the car horn is the 4th member of their podcast and I don’t know why they’re so protective of it. Listen to feedback and respect your listeners. Your defensiveness over the sound is weird. You just picked it from a list. Pick... more

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    NchalapdnxvHa5718153
    United States5 months ago

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E229: William Henry Harrison aka Old Tippecanoe
Q: Who was William Henry Harrison and why is he notable?
He was the ninth U.S. president, known for the longest inauguration speech in history and the shortest presidency. He cultivated a populist, frontiersman image while coming from a wealthy background, and his campaign used memorable branding like log cabins and hard cider to connect with voters.
Unlocked! Evil Zen 88: Chickled Picken Chips with David Dineen Porter
Q: Is there anything you'd like to promote or anything?
David expresses his loneliness and invites listeners to DM him for potential dating.
E177: Eric Clapton with Dave Shumka
Q: Dave, were you a classic rock fan as a younger man or even as a current Dave?
I am a classic rock fan. I like all the old classic rockers.
E177: Eric Clapton with Dave Shumka
Q: What is the subject of this week's episode going to be?
Eric Clapton
E171: Jian Ghomeshi with Andrew Johnston
Q: What were the allegations against Jian Ghomeshi?
He faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, leading to his dismissal from CBC and legal battles.

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A sharp-witted trio uses humor to unpack infamous or controversial figures from history and culture, mixing bite-sized research with offbeat banter. Episodes frequently blend true-crime, psychology, and pop culture with playful riffs, guest perspectives, and local flavor (notably Canadian context in some episodes). The show often features a rotating slate of comic guests and collaborators, along with calls to Patreon content, creating a balance between education, entertainment, and irreverent storytelling. This combination makes it approachable for listeners who enjoy edutainment, dark humor, and candid debates about what makes people “evil.”

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1. Gavin Crawford
2. Tim Gilbert
3. Evany Rosen
4. Graham Clark
5. Clare Belford
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7. Mike Hanford
8. Kyle Patan

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