E115: Ed Gein

Explicit content warning

10/19/23 • 71 min

Hello listeners! It’s almost Halloween, so this week we decided to examine a truly scary man: Wisconsin weirdo Ed Gein, who inspired movies like Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Silence of the Lambs. You’ll never look at the Dairy State the same way again. Enjoy?

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LIVE SHOW ALERTS!
The Two Draculas (Chris Locke and Tim Gilbert) are presenting a HALLOWEEN LAUGHMARE on Friday, October 27 at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto. It’s going to be night of horror themed sketch comedy that will make you scream with laughter and puke and shit and die! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

Michael will be joking on the following occasions:
October 31 in London, UK at Sofa SoFunny.
November 10 in Kitchener, ON at Laughsquatch at The Yeti.

James is opening for Todd Barry on November 9 in Toronto and November 10 in Kitchener. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
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ALSO: do you live in Toronto and love pastoral whimsy? Do you appreciate a city-country aesthetic? Do you want to fill your home with beautiful candles, books, gifts and treasures? If so, be sure to shop at Baa Baazaar in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood.

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Michael will be joking on the following occasions:
October 31 in London, UK at Sofa SoFunny.
November 10 in Kitchener, ON at Laughsquatch at The Yeti.

James is opening for Todd Barry on November 9 in Toronto and November 10 in Kitchener. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
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And keep track of past Evilometer scores at Evilpedia, created by listener Christian Miles

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

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E114: Dread Pirate Roberts with David Dineen-Porter

Hello Evil Men listeners. This week we welcome back our old friend, the comedian/writer/musician David Dineen-Porter. After catching up and reviewing Canadian Thanksgiving, we gossip about the life of Dread Pirate Roberts aka Ross Ulbricht aka the computer man behind Silk Road, the infamous online drugs marketplace. Enjoy!

ALSO: there was a tiny problem with Chris’ microphone this week, so you might notice he sounds different this week. Our apologies! (Unless you really enjoy it.)

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LIVE SHOW ALERT!
The Two Draculas (Chris Locke and Tim Gilbert) are presenting a HALLOWEEN LAUGHMARE on Friday, October 27 at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto. It’s going to be night of horror themed sketch comedy that will make you scream with laughter and puke and shit and die! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
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ALSO: if you live in Montreal or Toronto and require killer headshots or ace event/wedding/concert photography, be sure to get in touch with Joseph Fuda.

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E116: Justin Timberlake w/Tim Gilbert

Hello listeners! This week, hilarious comedian Tim Gilbert joins us to gaze deep inside Justin Timberlake and report what we find. Enjoy?

Michael will be joking on the following occasions:
November 10 in Kitchener, ON at Laughsquatch at The Yeti.
November 15 at Reposado in Toronto for the release of his new album MICHAEL 1, COMEDY 0. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

James is opening for comedian Todd Barry on November 9 in Toronto and November 10 in Kitchener. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
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