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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? *** Check out Tim and Chris as The Two Draculas at Toronto Sketchfest! CLICK HERE for tickets for the March 6 show. CLICK HERE for tickets to the March 14 show. *** Evil Men LIVE is happening on April 10 at 9PM at Comedy Bar on Bloor St. in Toronto. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!! *** Check out Chris' hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on…
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Evil Men
The Sonar Network · Comedy · English
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
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26 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
E227: Sid Vicious
Hello! This week, Chris tells Mike and James about the short and disastrous life of Sid Vicious, the original bad man of punk. Enjoy, f@#kface! PLUS: plenty of chat about overalls, Last One Laughing, and charitable deeds. *** Keep your ears open for James Hartnett's second album, It's Not Looking Good, dropping March 20th! GET YOUR TICKETS for Evil Men LIVE on April 10th at Comedy Bar on Bloor Street in Toronto. This is your chance to be part of a LIVE and totally ILLEGAL podcast recording featuring incredible guests, unique jokes and special surprises. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! And don't…
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19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
E226: Steve Urkel with Graham Clark
This week, Chris, Mike and James are joined by comedian and trailblazing podcaster Graham Clark! After discussing puns, feet and modern AC/DC performances, the fellows get serious for a long, hard look at Steve Urkel/Jaleel White. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Graham on Instagram. *** Keep your ears open for James Hartnett's second album, It's Not Looking Good, dropping March 20th! GET YOUR TICKETS for Evil Men LIVE on April 10th at Comedy Bar on Bloor Street in Toronto. This is your chance to be part of a LIVE and totally ILLEGAL podcast recording featuring incredible guests, unique jokes and…
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12 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
E225: Stockton Rush, the CEO of Ocean Gate with Jackie Pirico
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 and be sure to listen to her latest album, Fireflies ! The Two Draculas (Chris Locke & Tim Gilbert) have a show March 14th in Toronto, tickets are here ! Also, be on the lookout for James Hartnett's second album,…
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5 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
E224: Wiebo Ludwig with Clare Belford
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! Be sure to follow Clare on Instagram. *** Check out Tim and Chris as The Two Draculas at Toronto Sketchfest! CLICK HERE for tickets for the March 6 show. CLICK HERE for tickets to the March 14 show. *** Evil Men LIVE is happening on April 10 at 9PM at Comedy Bar on Bloor St. in Toronto. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!! *** Check out Chris'…
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19 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
E222: Kevin O’Leary
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! *** Check out Chris' hilarious new standup special Tiki Madness on YouTube! *** 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…
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12 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
E221: Burke and Hare, Edinburgh’s Infamous Body Snatchers
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 for weekly bonus episodes and access to our Discord! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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5 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
E220: Vince Offer (The Sham Wow Guy) with Aaron Eves
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 Be sure to follow us on Patreon for Bonus Episodes every week and access to our Discord! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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29 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
E219: Thomas Kinkade, The Painter of Light with Mike Hanford
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:…
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15 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
E217: Mystery the Pickup Artist with Kyle Patan
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 . And check out Kyle's podcast Battle of the Bands with Kyle and Sam . *** Torontonians: Michael and Evil Men…
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