Hello now! This week Chris is away, but to soften the blow we’re joined by our good friend Jackie Pirico! Our subject this time is French King Charles VIII aka Charles the Affable, as suggested and researched by listener internetuser. Thank you, sir. Enjoy!

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.

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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 become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/michael-balazo-live-in-vancouver/]

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Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/chris-locke-live-in-vancouver-2/]

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E205: French King Charles the Affable with Jackie Pirico

Hey. This week we present a special LIVE episode recorded as part of Just For Laughs Toronto on September 27, 2025 at Comedy Bar. The episode’s subject is notoriously unpleasant Beach Boys singer Mike Love, whose repellant personality created major dissonance within rock’s greatest harmony group. Enjoy!

Special guests:
Gavin Pounds as Upset Man Running a Harry Potter Escape Room and Evilometer
Emma Hunter as Napoleon
Ben Sosa-Wright as Judas

Thanks to the fantastic Stephan MacLeod for recording audio and video and the magnificent Alex Squire for lights, sound and visuals. And thanks to Just For Laughs Toronto and Gary Rideout Jr. for having us at the festival.

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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 become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/michael-balazo-live-in-vancouver/]

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PLUS! Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/chris-locke-live-in-vancouver-2/]

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E204: Live! at JFL Toronto with Ben Sosa-Wright, Emma Hunter and Gavin Pounds

Hey. This week we’re joined by our friend, the comedian and author Bryn Pottie. To kick things off, we talk about It’s A Wonderful Life, The Virgin Suicides and attempt the first-ever sale of a book live on a podcast. Then we focus on our main subject: Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States of America. Born into a family of hardscrabble lemon farmers, Richard’s combination of intelligence, ruthlessness and good looks eventually got him elected to the highest office in the land. Then he messed up big time. Enjoy!

Be sure to pick up a copy of Bryn’s book The Great Lunenburglary HERE! [https://www.brynpottie.com/] And check Bryn out on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brynpottie/?hl=en].

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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 become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/michael-balazo-live-in-vancouver/]

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Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/chris-locke-live-in-vancouver-2/]

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E203: Richard Nixon w/Bryn Pottie

This week we’re joined by returning guest, UK comedian Sooz Kempner. After discussing free speech, interesting arm gestures and Marge Simpson, we learn about Spanish sports official Fernando Martin Vicente. He was one of the most powerful people in the field of disabled sports until he was exposed for deliberately stacking the Spanish Paralympic men’s basketball team with players who were decidedly NOT disabled. They won the gold medal at the Sydney games, but at what cost? Enjoy!

Be sure to follow Sooz on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/soozkempner/?hl=en] and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/soozuk.bsky.social].

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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 become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/michael-balazo-live-in-vancouver/]

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Chris Locke is also coming to Vancouver for two shows at the Little Mountain Gallery on October 22. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/chris-locke-live-in-vancouver-2/]

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E202: Fernando Martín Vicente, Disgraced Sporting Official

This week the entire cast of Evil men is back from summer vacation and ready to go 1000% wild on the mic. To start with, Michael dishes the dirt on his month at the Edinburgh Fringe, James spills the tea on seeing Oasis and System of a Down, and Chris confesses his feelings for Pamela Anderson. Then, it’s time to discuss this week’s subject: low-level porn star Steve Driver, who liked to wear costume monster hands, not shower and swing swords at people. Enjoy?

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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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See Chris Locke on his quick and fun Ontario Scenario standup tour!
Ottawa – September 11, 2025 – Laugh Lounge – GET TICKETS HERE [https://www.laughlounge.ca/show-info]
Cornwall – September 12, 2025 – Mo Events – GET TICKETS HERE [https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/chris-locke-live-in-cornwall]
Kingston – September 13, 2025 – Broom Factory – GET TICKETS HERE [https://ticketscene.ca/events/54975/]
Peterborough – September 25, 2025 – Gerti’s – GET TICKETS HERE [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stand-up-comedy-show-live-intimate-at-gertis-featuring-chris-locke-tickets-1612325491949]

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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 become berserk by the Pacific Ocean. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! [https://www.showpass.com/michael-balazo-live-in-vancouver/]

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E201: Steve Driver the Samurai Porn Star

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]!

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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]!

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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]!

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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]!  

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E198: James Corden with Sarah Hagi

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.