What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 6Ken StarrKen Starr was the independent prosecutor who basically wasted millions in taxpayer dollars to investigate President Bill Clinton. He’s also been on the wrong side of history when it comes to gay marriage, religious freedom, and sexual abuse. Over the course of his career, he argued 36 times before the Supreme Court.Oh, and he mentored Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. Thanks a lot, creep.Sources for this episode:JezebelThe GuardianThe Huffington PostInvestopediaNew York TimesNew York TimesNPRPajibaPBSRolling StoneWikipediaWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastBlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/whatacreep.bsky.social Visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 5Creepy Fairy Tale Origin Stories!Forget everything you learned from animated films… several beloved fairy tales are far from the joyous Disney creatures we have all seen since childhood. This episode discusses the dark worlds behind Little Red Riding Hood, The Little Mermaid, and Hansel and Gretel. The sanitized versions of these fairy tales we share today keep only hints of these origins, but the eerie stories lurking beneath the surface remind us that fairy tales weren’t always about happy endings.Sources for this episode:Snow White WritesHow Stuff WorksBritish Youth Music TheaterAll That’s InterestingEast Rockaway GullWikipedia The Little MermaidWikipedia Little Red Riding HoodFairy Tales with JenThe ResurrectionistsThe Little Mermaid Abit Frank YouTubeCinderella Abit Frank YouTube  Trigger warning: Fictional Murder, Child Abduction, Werewolves, and CannibalismBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 4Pat RobertsonPat Robertson was a minister, televangelist, media mogul, and presidential candidate. He was head of Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network, where he hosted “The 700 Club.”He was also a creep who talked all kinds of crap about LGBTQ+ rights, feminism, race, and the right to abortion, all under the guise of religion, to a massive audience on his Christian Broadcasting Network. He was instrumental in creating the Christian Right movement, changing American politics forever, and paving the way for MAGA and Trump. What a creep!Sources for this episode:AdvocateAP NewsEsquireMother JonesNew York TimesNew York TimesRolling StoneWashington PostWikipediaWikipedia (all of his controversies needed its own Wikipedia page)Trigger warning: Racism, sexism, homophobia - this creep has everythingBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepHarry Powers: The Inspiration for “The Night of the Hunter”Season 27, Episode 3Harry Powers, often called the "Lonely Hearts Killer," was a notorious American serial killer active in the early 1930s. Born Herman Drenth in the Netherlands in 1892, he emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in West Virginia. Powers used personal ads in newspapers to target his victims, posing as a lonely, wealthy bachelor seeking companionship. He lured women, often widows or divorcées, with promises of marriage and financial security. In 1931, Powers was arrested and charged with the murders of Asta Eicher, a widow from Illinois, her three children, and another woman named Dorothy Lemke from Massachusetts.His murders were shockingly brutal; he confined his victims in a hidden room in his garage before killing them. After murdering his victims, Powers took their money and belongings. Powers' trial received extensive media coverage due to the horrific details and his manipulative use of "lonely hearts" ads. He was ultimately convicted and sentenced to death, being hanged on March 18, 1932, in Moundsville, West Virginia. His crimes have inspired books and films, solidifying his infamy as a symbol of betrayal in love and trust. Harry Powers was also a significant inspiration for the novel and subsequent film The Night of the Hunter. The novel was written by Davis Grubb in 1953 and adapted into a film in 1955. (We covered this on one of my other shows, Book Vs. Movie!) Content Warning: Murder Sources for this episode:·         West Virginia Archives & History:·         The Hur Herald·         Wikipedia·         West Virginia University Libraries:·         Murderpedia:·         Serial Killer: The Quiet Dell Killer·         West Virginia’s Lonely Hearts Killer by Angela Fielder·         Newspapers.com: The History of Lonely-Hearts Ads·         YouTube “Well, I Never”·         YouTube “Appalachian Monsters…”·         YouTube “Scary Facts”Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 2People Who Try to Ruin HalloweenPut on your costume and get out your Halloween candy. Let’s talk about the creeps that try to ruin Halloween.Sources for this episodeA&E TVBuzzfeedHuffington PostParents Nonprofit QuarterlyNPRNPRScaryMommyToday ShowWikipedia for poisoned candy mythsWikipedia for Ronald Clark O’BryanBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepThe Salem Witch TrialsSeason 27, Episode 1The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions that took place in colonial Massachusetts from February 1692 to May 1693. These trials resulted in the execution of 20 individuals, most of whom were women, who were accused of practicing witchcraft. The hysteria began in the Puritan village of Salem, which is now present-day Danvers, but the panic quickly spread to other communities in the region. In this episode, we explore what life was like in Salem Village and examine the factors that led nearly 20% of its population to believe that they or their neighbors were involved in witchcraft. Trigger Warnings: Description of executions and religious abuse. Sources for this episode:The Salem Witch Trials TEDTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVd8kuufBhMHistory Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wEenXmeRHgSmithsonian Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHm2vttW0QoWeird History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSWyevQzEF8Wikipedia:Crash Course European History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW4XFiHUQAsHistory.com: https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trialsSalem.org: https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/Penn Today: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/possessed-salem-witch-trialsNew England Law: https://www.nesl.edu/blog/detail/a-true-legal-horror-story-the-laws-leading-to-the-salem-witch-trialsSmithsonian magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/National Endowment for the Humanities: https://www.neh.gov/article/records-salem-witch-trialsBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a Creep: Season 9, Episode 8 Replay! Charlie ChaplinSonia & Margo replay their season nine Charlie Chaplin episode as he was one of the movie's most influential and recognizable faces. The image of the Little Tramp is a part of cultural history. It’s shorthand for classic film.Chaplin wrote, directed, produced, edited, starred in, and composed the music for most of his movies. Six of Chaplin's films have been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the United States Library of Congress: “The Immigrant,” “The Kid,” “The Gold Rush,” “City Lights,” “Modern Times,” and “The Great Dictator.”Chaplin was also a womanizing control freak who had sex with underage girls.Sources for this episode include:Charlie Chaplin's official website“Charlie Chaplin” by Peter AckroydCharlie Chaplin: A Brief LifeThe New YorkerRankerViceBiographyWikipediaIf you want to learn more about silent movie history and Chaplin’s influence, check out the documentary, “Moguls & Movies Stars: A History of Hollywood”Trigger warning: Adultery and statutory rape.Be sure to follow us on social media, but don’t follow us too closely… don’t be a creep about it!Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a Creep: Roy Cohn(Updated Intro & Replay from Season 4)Roy Cohn (1927–1986) was a prominent American lawyer known for his involvement in controversial cases. He gained national attention as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy during the McCarthy hearings in the 1950s. After working with McCarthy, Cohn became a private attorney, representing clients like Donald Trump and mafia bosses. Cohn's manipulative strategies served as a foundation for Trump's later tactics in his political career. Allegations of unethical behavior marked Cohn's career, and he was disbarred in 1986 for professional misconduct. He died of AIDS-related complications shortly after. The Apprentice (2024), directed by Ali Abbasi, is a controversial film that delves into Trump's (played by Sebastian Stan) early life, focusing on his rise in the 1970s and 1980s. The movie centers around Trump's relationship with his mentor, Cohn, played by Jeremy Strong.Sources for this episode:Roy Cohn WikipediaThe AtlanticPoliticoEsquireLife magazine (1988)"Where's My Roy Cohn" trailer (directed by Matt Tyrnauer)"Citizen Cohn" (1992) starring James WoodsThe Fixers: by Joe Palazollo & Michael RothfeldThe Apprentice (2024 trailer)Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn (2019)Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 11Nice guys & wife guysWe’re talking about the dangers of nice guys and wife guys on this week’s episode. Sources for this episodeBuzzfeedF the Nice Guy podcast“Girl at the bar” from Saturday Night LiveJezebelThe ListMotherlyNew York TimesNew York Times“Nice guy syndrome” on Wikipedia“Wife guy” on WikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

GWhat a CreepSeason 26, Episode 10“The Know-Nothing Party," Nativism, and Springfield, Ohio Today”If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have heard about the city of Springfield, Ohio, where there have been over 33 bomb threats (as of this posting) targeting its Haitian residents. How did this situation come about? Today, we will delve into the origins of the Know Nothing Party, also known as the American Party, a nativist political movement in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s. Understanding the history and policies of this party provides valuable insight into the current immigration debates in the U.S. Content Warning: Racism, bigotry, and general awfulness Sources for this episodeSmithsonianBritannica PolitcoCNNNewsweekSpringfield News-SunNew York TimesThe GuardianBBCSpringfield Commission Meeting August 27, 2024New York MagazineWashington PostNBC NewsThe AtlanticThe Dollop “Know Nothing”Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 9Cool girls and pick-me girlsShe’s one of the guys. She says she prefers to hang out with guys because girls cause “too much drama.” “I’m not a feminist because I don’t hate men.”I’m not like other girls.” If this sounds familiar to you, maybe you know someone who’s a pick-me or cool girl. Let’s talk about it.Sources for this episodeThe AtlanticBuzzfeedCNNDictionary.comJezebelNew York MagazineWashington PostWomen’s Media Center“The Cool Girl Trope, Explained” on The Take’s YouTubeMargo’s picks for social media following!JeriLRyan@TeenVogue GregProops @ProopDog @JojoforJerz@MsPackYetti @ecmclaughlin @quinncummings @parkermolloy@TheReidOutBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 8Neil GaimanBeloved author Neil Gaiman has recently been involved in a controversy following multiple allegations of sexual assault. Several women have come forward with accusations, some dating back decades. For example, a former employee at Gaiman's property accused him of coercive sexual behavior during her stay from 2014 to 2021. Other women have made similar claims, including Julia Hobsbawm, who described an unwanted sexual advance in the 1980s.According to a recent article in Business Insider: Tortoise Media's podcast, "Master: The allegations against Neil Gaiman," which was released on July 3, shares the stories of four women who alleged he sexually assaulted them in 1986 and 2022, respectively. Another woman appeared on a separate podcast with an allegation relating to 2012.Gaiman has denied all non-consensual aspects of the allegations. As we learn more about one of the most popular writers in the business, many of his current projects are on hold or outright canceled.Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Coercive Control, and celebrity assholery. Sources for this episodeRolling StoneTortoise Media Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.Julie Bindel SubstackThe Politics of Dancing SubstackCouncil of Geeks (YouTube)David Aaronovitch SubstackMetro UKNeil Gaiman WikiLondon TelegraphVultureThinking Critical YouTubeNMEAmanda Palmer Blog    AV Club Am I Broken? (Podcast) Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 7Ronald Reagan, trickledown economics & welfare queensIt’s time to talk about President Ronald Reagan’s “trickle-down economics” tax policy, which has been described as the most enduring failed policy idea in American politics. And that leads into Reagan’s narrative of “the welfare queen,” the undeserving women who are freeloading off of the American taxpayers, AND THAT feeds into the bigger story of people living in poverty who don’t want to work. What a creep.Sources for this episodeCBSGeorgetown LawNew AmericaNew York TimesPBSThe Roosevelt InstituteWashington PostWikipedia (Reaganomics)Wikipedia (Trickledown economics)Wikipedia (Welfare queens)What a Creep episodes on ReaganPart one: Reagan and his mental health policiesPart two: Reagan and the AIDS crisisBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 5 Sun City and Apartheid in South Africa Sun City is a luxury resort and casino complex in South Africa. During the apartheid era (1948-1990s), it became infamous for hosting international artists despite the global cultural boycott of South Africa. The South African government promoted Sun City as a major entertainment destination, but for many, it symbolized the oppression and exploitation of apartheid. Artists United Against Apartheid was a collective of musicians who came together in 1985 to raise awareness and protest apartheid, mainly targeting the Sun City resort. Steven Van Zandt, a musician and member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and record producer Arthur Baker spearheaded the group. They were outraged by the continued performances of international artists at Sun City despite the call for a cultural boycott of South Africa.Trigger Warning: RacismSources for this episodeZinn Education Project: https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/sun-city-artists-against-apartheid/ andhttps://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/strangers-in-their-own-country and https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/steve-biko/Black Past.org: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/south-african-students-organization-saso/The African Activist Archive: https://africanactivist.msu.edu/ and https://africanactivist.msu.edu/organization/210-813-12/African Access Review: https://africaaccessreview.org/Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/steven-van-zandt-sun-city-reissue-951087/, https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/apartheid-rock-108260/, and https://www.ronstadt-linda.com/artrs83.htmRolling Stone Podcast Interview with Steven Van Zandt: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U8duHoJCDxM0qLLdhzjOlTeach Rock: https://teachrock.org/lesson/sun-city-a-musical-force-against-apartheid-part-1/Cool Cape Travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyJQwCI7-oYArtists United Against Apartheid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fR2r8Qlyyk60 Minutes interview with Steven Van Zandt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOp-rLSRXUoAfrica’s a Country.com: https://africasacountry.com/2020/01/linda-ronstadt-is-still-playing-sun-city#:~:text=Although%20Ronstadt%20was%20conflicted%20about,percent%20pure%2Dwhite.%E2%80%9DU Music.com: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/little-steven-sun-city-protest-song/Little Steven Interview (2019) https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/summer-of-sorcery-little-steven-interview/Rosa Mannon (YouTube)/The Making of Sun City (1985) https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=3a6b220f597eeedb&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIIxP_ymW_r7DZB-jNqvr6ccWlgxZw:1724106272458&q=Sun+city+apartheid+documentary&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwim3LKvjIKIAxVfhIkEHf5BH6oQ1QJ6BAhaEAE&biw=1366&bih=599&dpr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:784ac663,vid:CmJC6GcVDn0,st:0Asbury Park Press: https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/08/12/little-steven-van-zandt-sun-city-hip-hop-rap-rappers-south-africa/8113803002/ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/steven-van-zandt-sun-city-helped-break-apartheid/story?id=21180715Variety: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/little-steven-interview-sun-city-apartheid-political-1203528043/Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Not a CreepThere needs to be a ceasefire in Gaza.We can’t make those decisions, but we can call our representatives and let them know how we feel. We can also donate money to help the people in Gaza.International Rescue CommitteeDoctors Without BordersSave the ChildrenUnicefIf you’re unsure about an organization, you can run a search on CharityWatch and Charity Navigator, which review charities' track records.Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 4President Ronald Reagan and the AIDS crisisWhen the AIDS epidemic started in the early ’80s, the Reagan administration's response mainly involved making jokes in the daily press briefings. Throughout his two terms as president, Reagan and his administration didn’t even do the bare minimum to help. According to The Atlantic, almost 83,000 cases of AIDS were confirmed while Reagan was in the White House, and nearly 50,000 people died of the disease.  Reagan, what a creep. Trigger warning: HomophobiaSources for this episodeThe AtlanticBuzzfeedHistoryHIV.govThe New YorkerPBS“The Reagans,” a documentary series on Showtime"When AIDS Was Funny," a short film directed and produced by Scott CalonicViceVoxWashington PostWikipediaWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 3Ronald Reagan “The Mental Health Systems Act 1980”The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 was a significant legislation to improve mental health care in the United States. It was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on October 7, 1980. The act was intended to restructure the federal approach to mental health services, emphasizing community-based care and providing grants to community mental health centers to improve their services.When Ronald Reagan assumed the presidency in January 1981, his administration's policies marked a drastic shift from those of his predecessor, Jimmy Carter, particularly in social services and mental health care.Trigger warning: Discussions of previous treatments for mental illness, suicide, sexual assault,  and general assholery. Sources:·         Mental Health Systems Act (Wiki)·         San Diego Union-Tribune·         NPR·         The American Library Association·         National Library of Medicine·         KQED-TV·         Salon.com·         The Hill·         The New York Times (1984)·         Psychiatry Online·         C-Span “Washington Journal”·         PBS News·         Psychiatry News·         Women’s History Org (Dorothea Dix)Podcasts: The Dollop (Ronald Reagan), Behind the Bastards (Ronald Reagan,) Meet Your Heroes (Episode 13, Ronald Reagan,) and History Fix (Episode 60, Mental Health.) Mother Jones: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/04/timeline-mental-health-america/ Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 2Phyllis SchlaflyBut before we had those weird losers like Lauren Bobert, Majorie Taylor Greene, and Laura Loomer, we had Phyllis Schlafly. Schlafly was a conservative activist who successfully campaigned against the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution because she thought women should stay home, and we were lucky to do so. Her work in the conservative movement paved the way for so much of what we see now in the GOP platform, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the constant sexism and transphobia. She was a garbage person with a lot of crappy takes. What a creep.Trigger warning: Sexism, homophobia, the c-word, and we don’t mean “creep”Sources for this episodeCNNCNNHarper’s BazaarHistoryMICNational Women’s History MuseumNew York TimesNew York TimesPBSPoliticoSmithsonian MagazineVoxVoxWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 1Fatty Arbuckle: The First Movie Star ScandalThe Fatty Arbuckle scandal in the 1920s significantly impacted Hollywood and the career of comedian Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. He was accused of raping and accidentally killing an aspiring actress named Virginia Rappe during a party he hosted. After three trials, Arbuckle was acquitted, but his career suffered, and he was blacklisted in Hollywood. Rappe’s cause of death was never properly explored, and her legacy is that of a victim who was devoured by her craving for adulation and fame. Trigger Warnings: SASources:·         Smithsonian: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-skinny-on-the-fatty-arbuckle-trial-131228859/·         The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/10/11/fatty-arbuckle-and-the-birth-of-the-celebrity-scandal·         YouTube “Hats Off Entertainment” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsrIlnZwzHw·         BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-14640719·         Thought Company: https://www.thoughtco.com/fatty-arbuckle-scandal-1779625·         History.com: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/silent-film-star-arrested-for-murder·         Found SF: https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Fatty_Arbuckle_Scandal·         Forty Quarts of Liquor by Dave Zuda·         The Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08G18wZ12Sk·         Virginia Rappe Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Rappe·         Room 2019 by Greg MerrittYou Must Remember This: Fatty Arbuckle (2018)  ·         Crime Library: https://web.archive.org/web/20150210053306/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/classics/fatty_arbuckle/3.html·         People Vs. Arbuckle: https://peoplevsarbuckle.com/2023/09/09/september-9-1921-virginia-rappes-last-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day/·         PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/the-sexual-assault-case-that-shocked-hollywood-almost-a-century-ago·         The Independent (UK): https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/who-was-virginia-rappe-the-true-story-of-the-rising-career-and-shocking-death-of-a-1920s-star-and-the-fatty-arbuckle-trial-b405039.htmlBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 10Toxic FandomIn this week’s episode, we’re talking about toxic fandom. From “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” to the MCU and “Lord of the Rings,” these so-called fans resort to bullying, racism, misogyny, and even death threats—all in the name of a movie, TV show, or video game that they claim to love. Sources for this episodeBuzzFeedBuzzFeedColliderCNNThe Daily BeastGizmodoForbesHollywood ReporterIndieWireThe Mary SueThe New York TimesThe New YorkerPsychology TodayVeryWellMindThe ViewVoxAlternate Sticker Companies!Sticker Companies:Sticker Mule Controversy: https://www.distractify.com/p/sticker-mule-ownerSticker Giant: https://www.stickergiant.com/123 Stickers: https://www.123stickers.com/Sticker Print Go: https://stickerprintgo.com/Sticker Wolf: https://www.stickerwolf.com/https://stickerapp.com/custom-stickershttps://stickerninja.com/shop/https://thestickybrand.com/collections/custom-stickers/products/vinyl-stickershttps://thestickybrand.com/products/try-out-our-vinyl-custom-stickers-for-a-limited-time-get-100-2-5custom-vinyl-die-cut-stickers-for-19-00https://customstickers.com/products/custom-stickers?variant=40410174816443https://stickerorchard.com/https://www.vinyldisorder.com/cut-to-shape-stickers.htmlhttps://www.stickergiant.com/die-cut-stickershttps://deathbystickers.com/collections/stickershttps://stickerinvasion.com/products/die-cut-stickers#Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

 What a Creep Season 20, Episode 8Anthony KiedisAnthony Kiedis is the lead vocalist of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, a position he has held since the band's formation in 1983. The band is known for its energetic performances and eclectic style, blending rock, funk, and punk influences. The band's notable albums include "Blood Sugar Sex Magik," "Californication," "By the Way," and "Stadium Arcadium." Kiedis has also written an autobiography titled "Scar Tissue," which delves into his life and career. Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault & AddictionSources for this episode:eBaum's World: Red Hot Chili Peppers Commit Assault on Camera (Trigger Warning!)Reddit forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/HollywoodReceipts/comments/mseyii/the_red_hot_chili_peppers/ Huffington Post: Music Exec Talks About Sexual Assault by RHCPLA Weekly "Can you be a feminist and listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers?"Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/2016/04/music-exec-writes-about-chili-peppers-harassment.htm Far Out Magazine: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/red-hot-chili-peppers-singer-anthony-kiedis-truth/Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1990/05/13/the-medium-is-the-mayhem/72a4e924-517c-4716-b311-5d7647dd81e4/Variety: https://variety.com/2024/music/news/anthony-kiedis-scar-tissue-optioned-universal-pictures-memoir-1235875658/UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/04/03/Singer-Anthony-Kiedis-convicted-of-sexual-battery-indecent-exposure/2421639115200/UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/03/17/Two-members-of-Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-arrested/7434637650000/Rock and Roll True Stories (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JhGaLzyV58Consquence.net: https://consequence.net/2017/11/the-uncomfortable-disregard-for-legendary-rockers-sexual-misconduct/Anthony Kiedis Scar TissueYour Tango: https://www.yourtango.com/news/anthony-kiedis-dated-ione-skye-when-she-was-16-and-he-was-24 Celebrity Memoir podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anthony-kiedis-has-scar-tissue/id1533533467?i=1000537621325 Ione Skye memoir news: https://deadline.com/2024/06/ione-skye-memoir-1235983736/Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez created our logo. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a Creep (Replay!) Season 20, Episode 7George Washington and the Tale of Ona JudgeGeorge Washington is the “Father of Our Country” and one of American history's most revered Founding Fathers. We heard tales of how brave he was and that he could not tell a lie. He also famously refused to create a fiefdom with the office of President, which means we are not stuck with someone in office unless they are duly elected. Like many white people of his time, he enslaved people. This is a fact, and though not unusual in his peer group--it's not a great look for a person who is enshrined all across the United States. People want to downplay his racism and evil acts. Listening to Bill Maher and Elon Musk minimize his actions made us realize we need to dive into one of the first President’s most heinous acts by talking about badass Ona Judge. An enslaved woman who escaped from the President’s home and remained free despite his relentless pursuit of her. This woman is an American hero whom everyone who truly believes in liberty and freedom needs to learn about and memorialize her contribution to history. Trigger Warning: Racism and slaverySources for this episode: Twisted Philly PodcastGeorge Washington WikiDaily MailOney Judge WikiDrunk History with Jen Kirkman Mt. Vernon.or colonial Williamsburg, Virginia video never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of the Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar Erica Armstrong Dunbar at SMUBlack Heritage Trail videoThe White House Historical AssociationThe National Park ServiceZinn Education ProjectBeyond the Bell Tours (Philadelphia)Museum of the American RevolutionOna Judge’s 1845 interview with The LiberatorHistory.com The Fugitive Slave ActsNew York Times 2015 op-ed https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/opinion/george-washington-slave-catcher.html?searchResultPosition=3Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez created our logo. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 8Movie Character CreepsWe’re doing a different kind of episode this week. We’re talking about movie character creeps. More specifically, fictional characters who we don’t think of as creeps at first, but then maybe you see the movie again and think, “Huh. That person sucks.” This is a list of movie characters who we are supposed to like, but, in fact, they’re a real asshole, or even worse, a real fuckin’ creep. Movie sources (all of these are available for rent or streaming): Grease, St. Elmo’s Fire, Notting Hill, Purple Rain, Revenge of the Nerds, The Devil Wears Prada, Love Actually, Sixteen Candles, Willy Wonka, and The Chocolate FactoryThe Birdcage)Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 7The Murder of Dominique Dunne by John Thomas SweeneyDominique Dunne, known for her role in the 1982 film "Poltergeist," had a bright future. Tragically, her life was cut short on October 30, 1982, when her ex-boyfriend strangled her, John Thomas Sweeney, outside her West Hollywood home. She never regained consciousness and died on November 4, 1982, at just 22 years old.The trial that followed sparked outrage. Sweeney was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, not murder, and served only three years of a six-and-a-half-year sentence. This lenient sentence highlighted severe flaws in the justice system's handling of domestic violence cases. Dominique's death brought attention to domestic abuse, prompting her family, especially her father, Dominick Dunne, to advocate for victims' rights and legal reforms. Her legacy endures through these efforts and her memorable work in film.Trigger warning: Domestic/Partner Violence Sources: Vanity FairVanity Fair May 2008Vanity Fair March 1984Los Angeles Times December 3, 1986E True Hollywood StoryAll That is InterestingCity JournalVarietyVultureThe Friday Afternoon Cub: A Family Memoir by Griffin DunneThe Murder of Dominique Dunne by Erica Thomas and Troy McElfreshDominique Dunne WikipediaPeople Magazine October 10, 1983SlateBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 6The character actor edition: Stephen Collins & Jeffrey JonesStephen Collins is known for his role in the wholesome WB drama series “7th Heaven” from 1996 to 2007. Jeffrey Jones is probably best known for the cartoonish principal in “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” or the clueless dad in “Beetlejuice.”These character actors have probably appeared in some of your favorite things to watch, but they’re also creeps. Trigger warning: Child molestation and digital child sexual assaultSources for Stephen CollinsABC NewsABC NewsInTouch WeeklyNew York PostPeople MagazineStephenCollins.comTMZYahooWikipediaSources for Jeffrey JonesEntertainment WeeklyHollywood ReporterJeffrey Jones interview on YouTubeWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 5Frank Lloyd WrightFrank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is a towering figure in 20th-century architecture, known for his groundbreaking designs and innovative philosophies. He was known as one of the top creators of the Prairie School Movement, Organic Architecture, and Usonian Homes. Notable Works include Taliesin, the Guggenheim Museum, Unity Temple, and Falling Rock. He established the Taliesin Fellowship in 1932 and mentored young architects worldwide. However, his personal life was marked by multiple marriages and tragedies, including the murder of his mistress at Taliesin. Trigger warning: Murder. Sources:HistoryCrime MuseumThis House YouTubeThe American Story YouTubePBS Frank Lloyd WrightHuffPostWikipediaSmithsonianNew York PostForbesArchitectural DigestFrank Lloyd Wright: A Life by Ada Louise Huxtable  Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 4Even more NFL Creeps - Harrison Butker & Aaron RodgersHarrison Butker is the Kansas City Chiefs kicker who showed his bigoted true face while speaking at a graduation ceremony earlier this month. Aaron Rodgers is a quarterback for the New York Jets who has many bad takes about vaccines, 9/11, and Sandy Hook because he does “his own research.”Harrison Butker sourcesThe Daily BeastThe Mary SueNew York PostNew York TimesPeople MagazineSports IllustratedYahoo NewsWonketteWikipediaAaron Rodgers sourcesCNNThe Daily BeastAaron Rodger’s TwitterDaily Beast reporter Justin Baragona’s TwitterThe Mary SueWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a Creep: Morgan Spurlock (Complicated Creep)& Kevin Spacey (Update and Replay)Season 25, Episode 3Kevin Spacey is a name that might be synonymous with some of your favorite movies from the 1990s, such as Swimming with Sharks, The Usual Suspects, Se7en, LA Confidential, A Time To Kill, and American Beauty. A man who has not only won two Oscars, multiple Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild awards, and critic awards but has also been a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry. He plays creeps well, but it turns out it wasn’t acting. More than 30 people have accused him of sexual harassment and sexual assault. What a creep!In this update, we discuss the new two-part documentary on Max, “Spacey Unmasked,” which includes eight additional accusations from men not covered in the 30-plus accusations discussed in our episode. They include someone Spacey assaulted in high school, an extra who worked on the set of House of Cards, an employee at the Old Vic, and several students who met him through programs at Julliard and the Old Vic theater.But first, we talk about the death of Morgan Spurlock and his complicated legacyhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/documentary-filmmaker-morgan-spurlock-skewered-141233256.htmlSources for this episode: The Daily MailThe TelegraphVoxBuzzfeedNew York TimesNew York TimesBBCHollywood ReporterThe Daily MailCNNABC NewsNBC NewsThe Daily BeastLA MagazineNew York MagazineSpacey Unmasked on MAXBiographyWikipediaTrigger warnings: Sexual harassment and sexual assault. Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 2John LandisJohn Landis, a well-known director and father of past Creep Max Landis, has directed some of the most successful comedies, including Animal House, Trading Places, and Coming to America. While directing his segment for 1983’s The Twilight Zone: The Movie, a helicopter accident tragically resulted in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and child actors Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen. In 1987, Landis was charged with involuntary manslaughter but was ultimately acquitted. In this episode, we discuss why he is a Creep. Max Landis episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-creep-chris-d-elia-non-creeps-jen-kirkman-alice-hamilton-plus-max-landis-replay--49509814 Sources for this episodeFly By Night by Steve ChainTwilight Zone Accident: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_Zone_accidentThe New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/movies/the-twilight-zone-the-movie-accident.htmlMovie Web: https://movieweb.com/vic-morrow-twilight-zone-accident/Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/comments/14v9hfg/director_john_landis_felt_personally_betrayed_by/#lightboxLAD Bible: https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/film/vic-morrow-death-twilight-zone-helicopter-crash-832067-20230913Slate: https://slate.com/culture/2012/07/the-twilight-zone-tragedy-how-vic-morrows-death-changed-the-way-films-are-made.htmlFar Out Magazine: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/full-story-twilight-zone-the-movie-tragedy/Buzz Feed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/actors-who-died-while-making-a-movie?fbclid=IwAR0titX2fEpMGUBfgNeOsNOPyBVWJZcNga0ihOfonAODrkNmAraJaVAw1JMShowbiz Cheat Sheet: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/gruesome-helicopter-accident-set-twilight-zone-the-movie-left-vic-morrow-two-child-actors-dead.html/Los Angeles Times (1988) https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-28-tm-1446-story.html Shudder “Cursed Films” https://meaww.com/cursed-films-twilight-zone-the-movie-set-vic-morrow-death-john-landis-steven-spielberg-helicopter Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 25, Episode 1Andy DickYou probably know Andy Dick from the “The Ben Stiller Show” or “NewsRadio.” But he’s also famous for a very long history of harassing, groping, licking, and punching people, as well as whipping *it out in public. He has struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, but that’s no excuse for his behavior. What a creep.Sources for this episode CBS NewsCrackedEntertainment WeeklyLooperPage SixPage SixPeople MagazineThe ThingsVoxYahoo NewsWikipediaTrigger warnings: Addiction, suicide, and constantly whipping it out in publicBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 10The True Crime Story Behind “The Natural”The Eddie Waitkus shooting is a notable event in baseball history. It occurred in 1949 when the popular first baseman (and WW2 hero) for the Philadelphia Phillies was shot by an obsessed fan named Ruth Steinhagen. The incident was a shocking reminder of the dangers of celebrity obsession. Also, it inspired Bernard Malamud's novel The Natural, which was later adapted into a popular film starring Robert Redford (who played a 19-year-old when he was 47 at the time!)Trigger Warnings: Gun violence, stalking, alcoholism, and mental health treatmentsSources for this episode: NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/03/18/174623312/stalker-who-inspired-the-natural-dies-lived-real-life-in-obscurity     Baseball’s The Natural: The Story of Eddie Waitkus by John TheodoreWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Waitkus·The Chicago History Museum: https://www.chicagohistory.org/shooting-of-eddie-waitkus/History and Relics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n1HdPmg9oUChicago PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/chicago-tonight-march-15-2013-2006-eddie-waitkus-documentary/ Hunter Pence’s Coffee Company/Non-Profit: https://thepineapplelabs.com/Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 9Karl LagerfeldKarl Lagerfeld was a fashion designer best known for heading Chanel for over 30 years. He was one of the first designers to channel their fashion leadership into becoming a public figure. He developed this image as “the Kaiser,” a too-cool snob with dark sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and a ponytail that got him almost as much attention as his designs for Chanel.Sure, he was a fashion icon, but our man Karl was also fatphobic, racist, and misogynistic. What a creep.Sources for this episode: AP NewsBusiness of FashionChoupette’s InstagramThe Daily BeastThe GuardianJezebelThe New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times TimeYahoo NewsYour TangoWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 8The Creepy History of the “Desperate Housewives”"Desperate Housewives" was a famous American TV series from 2004 to 2012 set in Wisteria Lane, a seemingly perfect suburb. The show followed the lives of women and their families, uncovering secrets, scandals, and mysteries. The main characters included Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo, Bree Van de Kamp, Gabrielle Solis, and Edie Britt, each with their unique romance, betrayal, and drama storylines. The biggest drama, however, was behind the scenes with accusations of racism, sexism, harassment, workplace abuse, bullying, and general assholery. Let’s dive in!Sources for this episode: Vanity Fair May 2005: https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2005/5/bed-burbs-and-beyondMetro UK: https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/11/secret-feuds-fallouts-desperate-housewives-cast-members-amid-claims-torture-bullying-10725882/Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desperate_HousewivesE Online: https://www.eonline.com/news/1079642/the-15-craziest-stories-from-the-desperate-housewives-setThe Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-desperate-housewives-dramaUS Weekly: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/desperate-housewives-behind-the-scenes-drama-a-timeline/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/desperate-housewives-writer-says-staff-avoided-teri-hatcher-2/Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/desperate-housewives-parting-gift-teri-hatcher-321673/End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood by Patty Lin. Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 7Fox News celebrities: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson & Kevin SorboFor some reason, Fox News loves to bring on celebrities to comment on political news, but the only “celebrities” they can get are Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, and these three - Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson, and Kevin Sorbo. Check out their Twitter feeds for all things anti-science, racist, homophobic, and transphobic.Sources for this episode: ComplexThe Daily BeastHuffington PostSalonSouthern Poverty Law CenterYahoo NewsYahoo NewsDean Cain’s TwitterKevin Sorbo’s TwitterKristy Swanson’s TwitterWikipedia (Dean Cain)Wikipedia (Kevin Sorbo)Wikipedia (Kristy Swanson)Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 7Diane DownsDiane Downs gained infamy for the 1983 shooting of her three children, one of whom died, in Springfield, Oregon. The case became highly publicized due to the shocking nature of the crime and the subsequent investigation and trial. On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove her children to a rural road and shot them at close range. She then drove VERY SLOWLY  to a hospital, claiming that a “bushy-haired stranger” had shot her and her children during a carjacking attempt. However, inconsistencies in her story and evidence led investigators to suspect her involvement in the crime. Anne Rule’s book Small Sacrifices was turned into a TV movie starring Farah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal that garnered huge ratings. Trigger Warning: Child abuse & murder.Sources:Diane Downs Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_DownsWillamette Weekly: https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/10/04/oregons-parole-board-isnt-likely-to-release-diane-downs-anytime-soon/ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/1983-diane-downs-stranger-shot-kids-police-decided/story?id=61683920Crime Museum: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/diane-downs/Distractify: https://www.distractify.com/p/diane-downs-children-nowAll That is Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/diane-downsSmall Sacrifices by Ann Rule: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Sacrifices-Story-Passion-Murder/dp/0451166604Diane Downs on Oprah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsMXTsU4eqEDiane’s daughter: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/diane-downs-biological-daughter-finds-truth-birth-mom-618806721989 TV Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUk6XsmIAEFor our non-creep, check out Camp Hope for Kids, a nonprofit camp for grieving families. Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 6Kirk Cameron & Candace Cameron BureKirk Cameron starred in the ’80s sitcom “Growing Pains,” which made him a teenage heartthrob. He was never our guy. We’re Jason Bateman and Michael J. Fox girlies. His sister Candace Cameron Brue starred in “Full House,” TV movies, and more recently “Fuller House” on Netflix.At some point in their lives, they got on the Evangelical Christian train, which they then started using as an excuse for their homophobia. They love to talk about how god provides salvation, but they use God for deflection. Let’s talk about it.Sources for this episode: AdvocateBiography (Kirk Cameron)Biography (Candace Cameron Brue)Fundie Friday on YouTubeGoodReads (review of “As You Grow”)Media MattersPoliticoSalonShowbiz CheatSheetVarietyWonketteWikipedia (Candace Cameron Brue)Wikipedia (Kirk Cameron)Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepRoyal Family PR FiascosSeason 24, Episode 5With the latest news of an insanely unusual news cycle that, unfortunately, includes Kate Middleton being diagnosed with cancer, we decided to speak to supreme royal expert and friend of the pod Kristen Meinzer of the Daily Fail podcast to talk about what the heck is going on with the House of Windsor. With baffling (or complete lack of?) strategic communications, a frighteningly low number of royals who can pinch-hit while King Charles is convalescing, and novice photoshopping--can this get any weirder? Sources for this episode:Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/22/catherine-princess-wales-has-cancer-she-says-video/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alertBuckingham Palace will pay $32K for a “Communications Assistant!” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/21/buckingham-palace-communications-assistant-kate/ US Weekly: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kate-middletons-photo-of-queen-with-grandchildren-was-manipulated/ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/kate-middleton-spotted-prince-william-amid-photo-editing/story?id=108236720VOX: https://www.vox.com/culture/24087565/princess-kate-middleton-disappearance-rumors-explained-abdominal-surgery-kensington-palaceReuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/british-royals-shrug-off-speculation-about-kate-king-charles-2024-03-19/Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/royals-latest-doubt-over-second-kate-photo-william-appearing-later-today-13097903Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a Creep“Coyote V. Acme Controversy”Season 24, Episode 4In February 1980, The New Yorker magazine published a satire called "Coyote V. Acme" written by Ian Frazier. The story was about Wile E. Coyote suing Acme, the company that supplied him with the equipment he used to try and catch the Road Runner, for all his injuries over the years. In 1987, the success of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" led to the combination of animation and live actors in this story. However, it wasn't until the 2020s that Warner Brothers hired writer Samy Burch and director Dave Green to bring the project to life. The film was completed in 2022, but now the parent company refuses to release it and instead writes it off for tax purposes. Despite considering other outlets, the $75 million price tag makes it unlikely that Warner Brothers will negotiate another deal. The film's controversy-causing release has caused a media storm. For once, we have no trigger warnings!Sources for this episodeIndie Wire: https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/coyote-vs-acme-write-off-anticompetitive-1234953523/The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2024/2/12/24070471/coyote-vs-acme-movie-canceled-new-yorker-article-news-warner-wbd-zaslavDeadline: https://deadline.com/2023/11/coyote-vs-acme-shelved-warner-bros-discovery-writeoff-david-zaslav-1235598676/The Wrap: thewrap.com/coyote-vs-acme-update-offers-warner-bros/Lainey Gossip: https://www.laineygossip.com/warner-bros-discovery-controversial-business-practices-unveiled-as-coyote-vs-acme-faces-deletion/77662The Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/patton-oswalt-david-zaslav-coyote-vs-acme-1235842255/Screen Rant: https://screenrant.com/coyote-vs-acme-movie-canceled-warner-bros-david-zaslav/AV Club: https://www.avclub.com/coyote-vs-acme-probably-getting-scrapped-wbd-zaslav-1851243078The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/9/24067496/coyote-vs-acme-amazon-netflix-paramount-rejected-offers-theatricalList of Abandoned & Unfinished Movies (Wikipedia)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_abandoned_and_unfinished_filmsBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepLibs of TikTokSeason 24, Episode 2Libs of TikTok is a far-right social media account run by Chaya Raichik. Basically, its whole schtick is adding hateful commentary to content created by left-wing and LGBTQ+ people on social media platforms.Libs of TikTok has been blamed for sparking bomb threats, property damage, shooting threats, written and verbal harassment, and other forms of violence against individuals, hospitals, and schools across the country. The content posted on that account is funneled directly into Fox News, The Federalist, and NewsMax to generate more outrage and stoke hatred toward the gay and transgender community.Sources for this episodeAdvocateBusiness InsiderThe Daily BeastNBC NewsPoynterViceWashington PostWashington PostWonketteWikipediaTrigger warnings: Homophobia, transphobia, and book banningBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 1Sean “P. Diddy” CombsSean “Diddy” Combs has a notorious career as a singer, songwriter, music mogul, rapper, actor, and clothing designer. He has been trying to rebrand himself as “Brother Love” after years of rumors of bad behavior. This is going to be a tough one y’all, as we are talking about rape, assault, sex trafficking, drug abuse, and a history of violence associated with this man. Please take care as you listen. Today, we will give an overview of the latest lawsuit filed against in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by Producer “Lil Rod,” 54-year-old Rodney Jones, who lived and traveled with Combs in 2022-2023 in support of Combs’s The Love Album: Off the Grid.” Sources for this episode:NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sean-diddy-combs-accused-sexual-harassment-assault-producer-latest-alb-rcna140585PDF: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:884c472a-7c38-4fee-b568-49beaae565ff?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discoverThe Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/27/sean-diddy-combs-sexual-assault-male-music-producer-allegationsThe Guardian (Ex-girlfriend Cassie) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/16/sean-combs-diddy-cassie-sexual-assault-lawsuitVulture: https://www.vulture.com/article/diddy-sexual-assault-accusations-lil-rod.htmlComplex: https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/whos-named-in-latest-diddy-lawsuit-yung-miami-cuba-goodingWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_CombsRolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/sean-diddy-combs-controversies-timeline-1234889043/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/former-employees-now-exposing-diddy-1234911067/Mark Curry Dancing With the DevilPeople: https://people.com/sean-diddy-combs-controversy-timeline-8411635The Root: https://www.theroot.com/bad-boy-sean-diddy-combs-history-of-controversy-lega-1851030940/slides/3Surviving Diddy Swamp StoriezThe Art of Dialog Mark Curry Kimora Lee Simmons in New York Magazine 2003 "Russell’s a cultural icon,” continues the record-industry executive. “And in the hip-hop world, it’s all about Russell.” There was a nasty cloudburst when Kimora said something to Combs, and he threatened to hit her—“And I was pregnant! The moron!” says Kimora. Combs eventually got down on his knees in public to apologize. “I respect him for being a fierce entrepreneur,” she says now, “and I appreciate knowing that everything he does is emulating my husband.”Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it!Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 9Peter ThielPeter Thiel is a billionaire venture capitalist who cofounded PayPal and was an early investor in Facebook. He’s got some bad takes on diversity, women's rights, voting, and privacy. A self-described libertarian, Thiel is also a political activist and mainly donates to right-wing politicians who want to take away basic rights from the LGBTQIA+ community, even though he’s a member of that community. Sources for this episode:The AtlanticThe GuardianHuffington PostMother JonesThe New York TimesVanity FairVoxWashington PostWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 8Special Episode with Chris Derosa of Fixing Famous People “Never Will We Ever, Cover…”Chris De Rosa of the Fixing Famous People podcast comes on the show to chat with Margo about the subjects they are (mostly) certain they will never cover on their shows. (We reserve the right to charge our mind, however!)Topics covered include Erika Jayne and the HULU special. (OY!) Shayne Gillis on SNL https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/02/13/shane-gillis-hosting-snl-date/72584321007/723JLo and Ayo Drama!https://people.com/jennifer-lopez-says-ayo-edebiri-apologized-negative-comments-saturday-night-live-8579337Also, why serial killers have had their time in podcasts, the actors and comedians who make us feel the ick, why podcast “experts” are usually false, whether or not people want their minds changed, the “Unfixables,” the “Invincibles,” JLo’s new movie, and more!Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 7Ann Woodward and the Curse of the Woodward FamilyOn October 30, 1955, William “Billy” Woodward was shot in the home he shared with his wife Ann. She told the police it was a case of mistaken identity as both carried guns to bed due to a recent spate of robberies in their town of Oyster Bay, New York. Did she kill her philandering spouse, who vocalized how much he had grown to despise her? Ann’s eventual acquittal in the case was a local Long Island scandal until Truman Capote (who had only met her once and instantly disliked her) told a scandalized (and fictionalized) version in 1975’s Answered Prayers which insinuated Ann had murdered Billy and his mother’s money bought her out of any criminal indictments. (We talked about him last September!)So, which is true? And what brought a small-town girl like Angeline Lucille Crowell to the top of cafe society to a sad, lonely end? Sources for the episode:Done and Dunne podcast https://doneanddunne.com/New York magazine: https://nymag.com/news/features/scandals/ann-woodward-2012-4/New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/08/nyregion/heir-fortune-tragedy-suicide-ends-life-wealthy-haunted-man.htmlMontillo, Roseanne (2022). Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century. New York: Atria Books. ISBN 9781982153755.New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/nyregion/truman-capote-feud-swans-fx.htmlTown & Country: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a46573658/feud-capote-vs-the-swans-ann-woodward-true-story/Vogue: https://www.vogue.com/article/who-is-ann-woodward-the-scandalous-true-story-of-the-new-york-socialite-who-shot-her-husbandElle: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a46316970/ann-woodward-death-true-story/Harper’s Bazaar: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a46603823/ann-woodward-death-true-story/People: https://people.com/feud-capote-vs-swans-ann-woodward-did-she-kill-husband-intentionally-8553447Time: https://time.com/6590540/feud-capote-vs-the-swans-true-story/FX: Feud Capote Vs. the SwansThe Two Mrs. Grenvilles (Dominick Dunne book & miniseries) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094199/Power, Privilege and Justice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BytHsxRJm0E&t=8sA Crime to Remember: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/a-crime-to-remember-investigation-discovery/who-killed-mr-woodwardThis Crazy Thing Called Love by Susan Braudy.Trigger warning: Murder & SuicideBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 6Update on Vince McMahon (WWE Creep)Supercreep Vince McMahon is back in the news. A former employee is suing McMahon for physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking from 2019 to 2022. As a result, McMahon has resigned as chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. Sources for the update:ABC NewsNew York TimesViceOur sources for the original episode:Vince McMahon What a Culture: 10 Seedy Stories Vince McMahon Wants You to ForgetLast Week Tonight with John Oliver The Richest.com 15 Times Vince McMahon was the Creepiest Employer Ever The Sportster:15 Creepiest Things Vince McMahon Has Done to WWE Divas Complex.com: WWE Scandals Cracked.com: 6-creepy-ways-famous-people-used-their-families-profit.html New York Post: Showing Some Hart Ex-WWF Star Starts to Blow Whistle on McMahon Sex, Lies & Headlocks: The Real Story of Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment by Shaun Assael & Mike Mooneyham Daily Mail (UK) Vince McMahon Announces XFL Return in 2020 New York Post: Vince McMahon Ousts CEOs Bloomberg: WWE Plunges After Earnings SlumpLinks to the “Non-Creeps”:All Elite Wrestling (AEW)New Japan Pro WrestlingSHIMMER Women's WrestlingEve WrestlingRhea RipleyWrestle JoyBe sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and you will never miss an episode.Also, be sure to follow us on social media! But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it!Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts!Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 5Ye/Varg Vikernes/BurzumKanye West “Ye” is a one-person horrible public relations machine. If it’s not his ego, the misogyny, the bad music, and/or public ranting--you can always count on him to praise people like Adolph Hitler. In this episode, we talk about his latest stunt that sent shockwaves wherein he wore a t-shirt for a Norwegian death metal band (Burzum), showing he hasn’t learned anything since the last time he acted up. Sources for this episode: Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/2024/01/kanye-burzum-photo-jpegmafia.htmlEl Pais: https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-08-12/they-were-bandmates-and-burned-churches-until-one-killed-the-other-the-crime-that-marked-black-metal.htmlThe Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/mar/11/norwegian-black-metal-varg-vikerneshttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/feb/20/popandrock4Blabbermouth: https://blabbermouth.net/news/kanye-west-wears-burzum-shirt-in-new-photoNY Post: https://pagesix.com/2024/01/19/entertainment/kanye-west-wears-shirt-with-nod-to-neo-nazi-after-apologizing-for-antisemitic-rants/Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12985107/kanye-west-t-shirt-neo-nazi-tribute-varg-vikernes.htmlWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varg_VikernesXXL: https://www.xxlmag.com/kanye-west-t-shirt-former-nazi-supporter-varg-vikernes-fans-react/NY Times The Daily: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/10/podcasts/the-daily/kanye-adidas.htmlTrigger warning: Anti-Semitism, Suicide, & Murder.Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 5When method acting goes too farIf an actor wants to go deep on their character work for a movie, TV show, or play, and they’re not hurting anyone, knock yourself out. However, method acting isn’t an excuse to humiliate or assault people or create a hostile work environment. We talk about some actors and directors that go too far in the name of “art.”Sources for this episode: The AtlanticHarpers BazaarHollywood.comHollywood ReporterIndieWireIndieWireThe Mary SueThe New York TimesNikki SwiftRolling StoneSlashfilmVoxWikipediaTrigger warning: Sexual assault, rape, and a lot of “ugh, get over yourself.”Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 4J.D. SalingerIn 1972, a teenager named Joyce Maynard wrote a New York Times magazine piece titled “An 18-Year-Old Looks Back at Life.” The daughter of artistic, brilliant parents who had many issues and tended to treat her as an adult--she was precocious and a veteran of magazine writing by the time she graduated from high school. Written during her first year at Yale, one of her fan letters was from 53-year-old J.D. Salinger--one of the most famous “genius” reclusives living in New Hampshire. The two had a correspondence, which led to a relationship where she moved in with him and gradually shrunk herself away from the world. Until he carelessly dumped her.Turns out she is NOT the only young person who falls under his romantic spell. Also, she has some other messiness going on in her life. There is SO much to discuss here!Trigger Warning: Grooming, eating disordersSources for this episode: · Joyce Maynard Wiki· NY Times June 1972 “A 18-year-old Looks Back on Life”· Joyce Maynard in Vanity Fair· Joyce Maynard Vanity Fair (1998)· Joyce Maynard in the New Yorker (2019)· New York magazine 1998 “JD Salinger’s Women”· Ranker· KQED· JD Salinger's Documentary “American Masters.”· Glamourous Trash podcast with Chelsea DevantezJoyce Maynard At Home in the World (1998)Joyce Maynard's The Best of Us (2018)The Guardian (2000)New York Times review of Margaret Salinger’s Dream CatcherBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 3The history of ‘ugly laws’ in America (1860-1970) & NON-Creep Gypsy Rose BlanchardLaws are supposed to protect us, but from the 1860s to the 1970s, many cities nationwide had so-called “ugly laws.” The name makes it sound like the police were walking around and deciding if people were attractive enough to be in public, but ugly laws were a way to criminalize being poor or homeless and/or having disabilities and disfigurements. And played a part in the racial segregation of public facilities, immigration bans for the “unfit,” and the eugenics movement.Sources for this episode: “The Ugly Laws: Disability in Public” by Susan SchweikGrungeMedium article by Yewande AdeMother JonesPBSSFGateWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What A CreepMel GibsonSeason 1, Episode 4 (REPLAY!)Sonia is out sick, so we are replaying one of our first season faves--Mel Gibson. Merry Creepmas to all who celebrate! Mel Gibson is a huge movie star. He has starred in massive blockbuster movies and won Academy Awards. At one time, he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Hell, he was even People Magazine’s first-ever Sexiest Man Alive.Mel Gibson is also a racist, anti-semitic homophobe who somehow continues to work in Hollywood. Why? Sonia talks about it with a bit of help from our friends at:WikipediaPeople.comGawkerVoxVanity FairWe end the episode with Margo sharing a story about someone who isn’t a creep.Have a listen!Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and you will never miss an episode. Also, be sure to follow us on social media! But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it!Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitterFacebookInstagram