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 [https://www.indie88.com/the-morning-show-with-carlin-brent-jackie/] and be sure to listen to her latest album, Fireflies [https://open.spotify.com/album/7ddfwXmQaFQwdm8lEIszVk]!

The Two Draculas (Chris Locke & Tim Gilbert) have a show March 14th in Toronto, tickets are here [https://torontosketchfest.com/2026-festival/#/en/show/3975/Two-Draculas]! 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 [https://comedybar.ca/shows/evil-men-live].  And don’t forget to subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen] for bonus episodes every week!

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E225: Stockton Rush, the CEO of Ocean Gate with Jackie Pirico 

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!

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Check out Tim and Chris as The Two Draculas at Toronto Sketchfest! CLICK HERE [https://tosketchfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2026_search_phase2_intent&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23544946996&gbraid=0AAAAADkj3faKd75UoGLCb8_upfeSI8Ge6&gclid=CjwKCAiA-__MBhAKEiwASBmsBOreVa4Xz1v5cB4KVSrWrduq4cpJm9aHBdoXvYQbAMehWbWCZ5obbhoC6LMQAvD_BwE#/instances/a0FN3000005IyndMAC] for tickets for the March 6 show. CLICK HERE [https://tosketchfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2026_search_phase2_intent&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23544946996&gbraid=0AAAAADkj3faKd75UoGLCb8_upfeSI8Ge6&gclid=CjwKCAiA-__MBhAKEiwASBmsBOreVa4Xz1v5cB4KVSrWrduq4cpJm9aHBdoXvYQbAMehWbWCZ5obbhoC6LMQAvD_BwE#/instances/a0FN3000005JBT7MAO] for tickets to the March 14 show.

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Evil Men LIVE is happening on April 10 at 9PM at Comedy Bar on Bloor St. in Toronto. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!! [https://comedybar.ca/shows/evil-men-live?ev=2026-04-10T21%3A00%3A00]

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Check out Chris’ hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXBHo63Iz0c]

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Be sure to follow us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen] for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!

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E224: Wiebo Ludwig with Clare Belford

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?

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Check out Tim and Chris as The Two Draculas at Toronto Sketchfest! CLICK HERE [https://tosketchfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2026_search_phase2_intent&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23544946996&gbraid=0AAAAADkj3faKd75UoGLCb8_upfeSI8Ge6&gclid=CjwKCAiA-__MBhAKEiwASBmsBOreVa4Xz1v5cB4KVSrWrduq4cpJm9aHBdoXvYQbAMehWbWCZ5obbhoC6LMQAvD_BwE#/instances/a0FN3000005IyndMAC] for tickets for the March 6 show. CLICK HERE [https://tosketchfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2026_search_phase2_intent&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23544946996&gbraid=0AAAAADkj3faKd75UoGLCb8_upfeSI8Ge6&gclid=CjwKCAiA-__MBhAKEiwASBmsBOreVa4Xz1v5cB4KVSrWrduq4cpJm9aHBdoXvYQbAMehWbWCZ5obbhoC6LMQAvD_BwE#/instances/a0FN3000005JBT7MAO] for tickets to the March 14 show.

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Evil Men LIVE is happening on April 10 at 9PM at Comedy Bar on Bloor St. in Toronto. Tickets will be on sale ASAP!!!

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Check out Chris’ hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXBHo63Iz0c]

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Be sure to follow us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen] for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!

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E223: Jared Leto with Tim Gilbert

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!

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Check out Chris’ hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXBHo63Iz0c]

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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! [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/michael-balazo-chats-with-the-stars-tickets-1983194587397?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl]

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Be sure to follow us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen] for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!

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E222: Kevin O’Leary

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 [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen] for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord!

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E221: Burke and Hare, Edinburgh’s Infamous Body Snatchers

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 – Vince Offer. They also chat about astral projections, freak offs, a wild scenario involving Justin Trudeau and what you should do with your cat while you’re getting it on. Also, for Aaron, here is a link to the Slap Chop commercial [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxGn2Egekic]Be sure to follow us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen] for Bonus Episodes every week and access to our Discord!

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E22: Vince Offer (The Sham Wow Guy) with Aaron Eves

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. They also chat about this year’s best picture nominees, having multiple screens for your computer, and the movie Primate. PLUS Chris is uncomfortable with sex sounds being included in techno songs.Mike Hanford is recording a comedy special in Toronto on February 28th!  Tickets are here! https://comedybar.ca/shows/mike-hanford  and check out his podcast, The Sloppy Boys: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qFjDCQ16YrjFw5ufNpV3c

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E219: Thomas Kinkade, The Painter of Light with Mike Hanford

Hi everybody. This week we welcome Scott Rogowsky aka the original Quiz Daddy to the show. After much tomfoolery, we have an extremely stressful time discussing the life of Ze’ev Jabotinsky, the Russian-born founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement. 

Be sure to check out Scott’s Savvy app RIGHT HERE! [https://www.playsavvy.live]

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Support Evil Men on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/evilmen] for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!

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E218: Ze’ev Jabotinsky with Scott Rogowsky

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 [https://www.instagram.com/kylepatan/]. And check out Kyle’s podcast Battle of the Bands with Kyle and Sam [https://linktr.ee/botbwithkyleandsam?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnBdlD7rqnWZv0e14OV374kFLBjowAwyNuGQg5QBZUxuWmJ6moJVd4I21Ov8A_aem_4wz0aIDyq1d_MH_9L3r7Wg].

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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. [https://www.showpass.com/ryan-gaio-sam-burns-and-friends-live/]

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Support Evil Men on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/evilmen] for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!

And check out Michael’s new podcast Long Distance, Bit Weird [https://longdistancebitweird.podbean.com/], 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? 

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E217: Mystery the Pickup Artist with Kyle Patan

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! 

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Support Evil Men on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/evilmen] for bonus episodes, Evil Men Discord access and more!

And check out Michael’s new podcast Long Distance, Bit Weird [https://longdistancebitweird.podbean.com/], 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? 

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E216: David Wayne DePape, the Man Who Bonked Paul Pelosi on the Head with a Hammer

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.