This week the Evil Men boys are on vacation together at Hedonism II in Jamaica, so we’ve decided to unlock an EXCLUSIVE Patreon bonus episode with the amazing Stacey McGunnigle! Be sure to follow Stacey on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thestaceymcg/].

This time, we chat about lingerie, shrinkage and Only Fans. PLUS Chris gets passionate about Anthony Kiedis multiple times. To get all of Evil Men’s bonus content, be sure to SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON BY CLICKING HERE! [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen]

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James Hartnett is recording a comedy album on September 12th and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto! Featuring amazing special guests Adam Christie, Tom Henry, Evany Rosen, Jackie Pirico, Brandon Ash Mohammed and Michael Balazo/Mantis! Be sure to grab your tickets here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259]! 

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Evil Men is doing a LIVE SHOW at JFL Toronto! September 27th at 5pm at Comedy Bar Bloor Street in Toronto! Tickets are here [https://comedybar.ca/shows/evil-men-live]!

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ATTENTION: Vancouver Evil Men fans! Michael Balazo is coming to your city on October 15 for a show at the Little Mountain Gallery. This will be Michael’s first time in Vancouver, and he is excited to go berserk on the mic. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/michael-balazo-live-in-vancouver/]

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Unlocked! EVIL ZEN 92: Bedroom Talk with Stacey McGunnigle

The guys are taking a short end of summer break, so we’re unlocking one of our Patreon-exclusive episodes for all to hear!  This one is from June 16 2025 and features the hilarious David Dineen Porter. Check out his D & D inspired podcast, Party of Four [https://partyof4cast.com/]!

If you enjoyed this Patreon episode, please check out our Patreon account here [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen]! If you join up, you get two Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes a month, plus access to our Discord, and more!  

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JAMES HARTNETT ALBUM TAPING
James Hartnett is recording a stand up comedy album on September 12th and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto!  Featuring special guests Jackie Pirico, Adam Christie, Evany Rosen, Brandon Ash Mohammed, Tom Henry and Michael Balazo (AKA Mantis)!  Be sure to grab your tickets here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259?]!
 
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EVIL MEN LIVE! AT JFL TORONTO
EVIL MEN is thrilled to announce that we are doing a LIVE SHOW at JFL TORONTO!  Catch the show on September 27th at 5pm at Comedy Bar! Get your tix here [https://comedybar.ca/shows/evil-men-live]!

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

Unlocked! Evil Zen 88: Chickled Picken Chips with David Dineen Porter

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Jackie Pirico to discuss the dark story of Dee Dee Blanchard – a twisted tale of deception and a mother’s obsessive control over her daughter’s fabricated illnesses.  And believe it or not it only gets worse from there! They also talk about what it’s like being a morning radio host, dinosaurs and salacious Reginald VelJohnson rumours.  PLUS Jackie and James try and fail to harmonize! 

Follow Jackie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackiepirico] and check her out on the Indie 88 [https://www.indie88.com/] Morning Show in Toronto.

James Hartnett is recording a comedy album on September 12th and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto!  Featuring amazing special guests!  Be sure to grab your tickets here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259]! 
 
Evil Men is doing a LIVE SHOW at JFL Toronto!  September 27th at 5pm at Comedy Bar in Toronto!  Tickets are here [https://comedybar.ca/shows/evil-men-live]!

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

E200: Dee Dee Blanchard with Jackie Pirico

This week, James and Chris are joined by the incredible Stacey McGunnigle to discuss the polygamous star of TLC’s Sister Wives, Kody Brown! They also talk about Stacey’s SNL audition, being a cool Aunt, and “Is It Cake”?  PLUS a startling observation regarding Mike and hats. 

Follow Stacey on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thestaceymcg] and check out her podcast, Indulge Me [https://open.spotify.com/show/1NI43sMMqiLrhNxwmGdb4] 

James Hartnett is recording a comedy album on September 12th and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto!  Featuring amazing special guests!  Be sure to grab your tickets here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259]!

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

E199: Kody Brown with Stacey McGunnigle

This week, James and Chris are joined by the amazing Sarah Hagi!  They discuss cheeky British comedian and actor, James Corden. They also chat about shooting ranges, Jordan Peterson and pick up artists. PLUS James is interrupted by a chihuahua!

Follow Sarah on X [https://x.com/KindaHagi] and check out her podcast, Scamfluencers  [https://wondery.com/shows/scamfluencers/]

James Hartnett is recording a comedy album on September 12th and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto!  Will be an amazing show with many special guests.  Be sure to grab your tickets here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259]!  

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

E198: James Corden with Sarah Hagi

This week James and Chris discuss the giant, creepy serial killer Edmund Kemper. Famously portrayed in the show Mindhunter, Kemper (known as “the Co Ed Killer”) killed numerous hitchhikers in the 1970s.  Chris and James also discuss robots, James Cameron, and James’ romantic feelings toward one of the lady aliens in Avatar.

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James Hartnett is doing a live album recording on September 12th and September 13th in Toronto at The Assembly Theatre!  Be sure to get your tickets now and be a part of recording history!  Here’s the LINK [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259?aff=oddtdtcreator]. 

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

E197: Edmund Kemper, The Co Ed Killer

Hi there! This week, we start the show by discussing the deaths of three major celebrities, rethinking prison life, and imagining life as a psycho barbarian. Then, Chris tells us the heartbreaking story of Iron Man from the Black Sabbath song. All the guy wanted to do was warn humanity about the apocalypse. Then the great magnetic field had to go and mess everything up. NOT cool. Enjoy!

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TORONTO – JULY 26! MICHAEL IS DOING A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF HIS EDINBURGH FRINGE STANDUP SHOW!

Michael is previewing his show International Lover at the Tranzac Club on July 26, 2025. This is a benefit for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

The night will also feature incredible comedians Kyle Patan (Battle of the Bands with Kyle and Sam), Jackie Pirico (Children Ruin Everything, Roast Battle Canada) and Chris Locke (Run the Burbs, What We Do in the Shadows, Who’s Yer Father?).

TICKETS HERE! [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/michael-balazo-international-lover-tickets-1445371979499?aff=ebdsoporgprofile]

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JAMES IS RECORDING AN ALBUM!

James Hartnett is doing an album recording September 12 and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto! Tickets are HERE [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fjames-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac6n05Bo56yW8fbDjcBWKGftc8S0OZQF-RNopqZOiuBXjFrRBOH8a3m7TpdFg_aem_6m6waDdY0Q_CI0VrcBRQsg&e=AT1lF8LPNdHf6yzZrZUbME_LYgcj1Xui4A1grgy4Cf20gX68yOusillF3m1w2aSaNOUrUwLdClTGlOhsrLVv3JZNx2MOKoJGyCfAGYWj4uA7b-Y2ausJgQ]

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Subscribe to the Evil Men Patreon for bonus episodes and access to our Discord! Link HERE [https://www.patreon.com/c/evilmen]

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E196: Iron Man from the Black Sabbath Song

Hi there! This week, we start the show by discussing James’ new toilet and a recent Weird Al concert. But the main subject of the episode is Roland the Farter, a 12th century English flatulist/gassy jester beloved by King Henry II. Enjoy!

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CHRIS LOCKE at SLAKE in PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY!

Get ready to laugh your socks off at Slake Brewing! Join us on July 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM for a night filled with hilarious jokes and good vibes. Chris Locke will be taking the stage to entertain you with his unique comedy stylings. Duo ‘Short Attention Spa’ host, and local comics Jess Chase and Vic Armstrong open. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a great time with friends and enjoy some quality laughs and delicious sudsy Slake beers. Rebel Taco is gonna be slinging the late night Tex Mex snacks!

TICKETS HERE! [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-slake-w-chris-locke-tickets-1400342485069#:~:text=About%20this%20event&text=Join%20us%20on%20July%2017,Chase%20and%20Vic%20Armstrong%20open.]

JAMES IS RECORDING AN ALBUM!

James Hartnett is doing an album recording September 12 and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto! Tickets are HERE [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fjames-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac6n05Bo56yW8fbDjcBWKGftc8S0OZQF-RNopqZOiuBXjFrRBOH8a3m7TpdFg_aem_6m6waDdY0Q_CI0VrcBRQsg&e=AT1lF8LPNdHf6yzZrZUbME_LYgcj1Xui4A1grgy4Cf20gX68yOusillF3m1w2aSaNOUrUwLdClTGlOhsrLVv3JZNx2MOKoJGyCfAGYWj4uA7b-Y2ausJgQ]

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HALIFAX – JULY 19! MICHAEL IS PREVIEWING HIS NEW STANDUP SHOW FOR THE EDINBURGH FRINGE!

Show info: Michael is dating a British woman who lives 3,500 miles away–which is too far. Does their love stand a chance against money problems, grimy hotels and the Atlantic Ocean? Or will Michael die alone like his problematic childhood comedy hero Benny Hill?

International Lover at Good Robot in HALIFAX – July 19, 2025 – TICKETS HERE [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1355242740519?aff=oddtdtcreator]

TORONTO BENEFIT SHOW! – JULY 26!

Michael is previewing his show International Lover at the Tranzac Club on July 26, 2025. This is a benefit for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

The night will also feature incredible comedians:

Kyle Patan (Battle of the Bands with Kyle and Sam)

Jackie Pirico (Children Ruin Everything, Roast Battle Canada)

& Chris Locke (Run the Burbs, What We Do in the Shadows, Who’s Yer Father?)

TICKETS HERE! [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/michael-balazo-international-lover-tickets-1445371979499?aff=ebdsoporgprofile]

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

E195: Roland the Farter

Hello! This week the Evil Men crew are on a luxurious/sexy trip to Monaco, so we’ve decided to unlock one of our favourite recent Patreon bonus episodes. Here, our good friend Tim Gilbert joins us to take a VERY sassy Cosmo quiz. We recommend that you leave your inhibitions… in the bathroom!

For more exclusive bonus episodes, be sure to subscribe Evil Men’s Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/evilmen]

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JAMES IS RECORDING AN ALBUM!

James Hartnett is doing an album recording September 12 and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto! Tickets are HERE [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fjames-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac6n05Bo56yW8fbDjcBWKGftc8S0OZQF-RNopqZOiuBXjFrRBOH8a3m7TpdFg_aem_6m6waDdY0Q_CI0VrcBRQsg&e=AT1lF8LPNdHf6yzZrZUbME_LYgcj1Xui4A1grgy4Cf20gX68yOusillF3m1w2aSaNOUrUwLdClTGlOhsrLVv3JZNx2MOKoJGyCfAGYWj4uA7b-Y2ausJgQ]

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HALIFAX – JULY 19! MICHAEL IS PREVIEWING HIS NEW STANDUP SHOW FOR THE EDINBURGH FRINGE!

Show info: Michael is dating a British woman who lives 3,500 miles away–which is too far. Does their love stand a chance against money problems, grimy hotels and the Atlantic Ocean? Or will Michael die alone like his problematic childhood comedy hero Benny Hill?

International Lover at Good Robot in HALIFAX – July 19, 2025 – TICKETS HERE [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1355242740519?aff=oddtdtcreator]

TORONTO BENEFIT SHOW! – JULY 26!

Michael is previewing his show International Lover at the Tranzac Club on July 26, 2025. This is a benefit for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

The night will also feature incredible comedians:

Kyle Patan (Battle of the Bands with Kyle and Sam)

Jackie Pirico (Children Ruin Everything, Roast Battle Canada)

& Chris Locke (Run the Burbs, What We Do in the Shadows, Who’s Yer Father?)

TICKETS HERE! [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/michael-balazo-international-lover-tickets-1445371979499?aff=ebdsoporgprofile]

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

Unlocked! Evil Zen 87: The Cosmo Quiz with Tim Gilbert

This week’s episode is a recording of the live show we did at Toronto’s Comedy Bar on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Our subject was Hollywood badboy Charlie Sheen, and we were joined on stage by special guests Chris Wilson, Stacey McGunnigle, and Aaron Eves. But, most importantly, we were joined on stage by: a boy! Enjoy.

Thanks to Stephan MacLeod for recording the show, Alex Squire for doing the live tech, and Isaac Winter for portraying the Evilometer.

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JAMES IS RECORDING AN ALBUM!
James Hartnett is doing an album recording September 12 and 13th at The Assembly Theatre in Toronto! Tickets are HERE [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fjames-hartnett-records-an-album-tickets-1411109419259%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac6n05Bo56yW8fbDjcBWKGftc8S0OZQF-RNopqZOiuBXjFrRBOH8a3m7TpdFg_aem_6m6waDdY0Q_CI0VrcBRQsg&e=AT1lF8LPNdHf6yzZrZUbME_LYgcj1Xui4A1grgy4Cf20gX68yOusillF3m1w2aSaNOUrUwLdClTGlOhsrLVv3JZNx2MOKoJGyCfAGYWj4uA7b-Y2ausJgQ]

HALIFAX! MICHAEL IS PREVIEWING HIS NEW STANDUP SHOW FOR THE EDINBURGH FRINGE!

International Lover in HALIFAX – July 19, 2025 – TICKETS HERE [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1355242740519?aff=oddtdtcreator]

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

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network [https://thesonarnetwork.com/]

E194: Live! at Comedy Bar – Charlie Sheen ft. Chris Wilson, Stacey McGunnigle, Aaron Eves & a boy!

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.