What a Creep Season 25, Episode 1 Andy Dick You 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 News Cracked Entertainment Weekly Looper Page Six Page Six People Magazine The Things Vox Yahoo...

What a Creep Season 24, Episode 10 The 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...

What a Creep Season 24, Episode 9 Karl Lagerfeld Karl 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...

What a Creep Season 24, Episode 8 The 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...

What a Creep Season 24, Episode 7 Fox News celebrities: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson & Kevin Sorbo For 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...

What a Creep Season 24, Episode 7 Diane Downs Diane 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...

What a Creep Season 24, Episode 6 Kirk Cameron & Candace Cameron Bure Kirk 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...

What a Creep Royal Family PR Fiascos Season 24, Episode 5 With 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...

What a Creep“Coyote V. Acme Controversy” Season 24, Episode 4 In 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...

What a Creep Libs of TikTok Season 24, Episode 2 Libs 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...

What a Creep Season 24, Episode 1 Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Sean “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...

What a Creep Season 23, Episode 9 Peter Thiel Peter 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...

What a Creep Season 23, Episode 8 Special 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...

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 7 Ann Woodward and the Curse of the Woodward Family On 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...

What a Creep Season 23, Episode 6 Update 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...

What a Creep Season 23, Episode 5 Ye/Varg Vikernes/Burzum Kanye 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:...

What a Creep Season 23, Episode 5 When method acting goes too far If 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...

What a Creep Season 23, Episode 4 J.D. Salinger In 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...

What a Creep Season 23, Episode 3 The history of ‘ugly laws’ in America (1860-1970) & NON-Creep Gypsy Rose Blanchard Laws 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...

What A Creep Mel Gibson Season 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...

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 2 The 1986 Attack on Model Marla Hanson On Thursday, June 5, 1986, in New York City, 24-year-old Marla Hanson was lashed across her face with razors at the behest of her landlord (Steven Roth), who was fascinated with the rising model and upset she wanted to leave his apartment building. The case made her famous across the country for her moxie and vitality. It was also yet another reminder of how violent New York was in the 1980s. The eventual trials...

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 1 The Motion Pictures Association (MPA) Film Ratings System We will discuss the Motion Picture Association (MPA) film ratings system, previously known as the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Why? Because although it doesn’t always seem like movie ratings matter, they do. Movie ratings decide how big of an audience a movie gets. Anyone can see a PG-13, while an NC-17 movie can’t even run ads for their film; most theaters won’t show it. We talk...

What a Creep Season 22, Episode 10 The Kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III In 1973, at the age of 16, John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in Italy. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of $17 million, but J. Paul Getty, the boy's grandfather and one of the wealthiest men in the world at the time, initially refused to pay. The kidnappers then sent a lock of the young Getty's hair and his severed right ear to a newspaper to pressure the family. Eventually, J. Paul Getty agreed to pay a...

What a Creep Season 22, Episode 9 Keith Raniere/Nxivm (Replay)& Russell Brand Updates! Happy day after Thanksgiving to everyone in the US! Since Sonia has now watched both seasons of "The Vow," we thought it would be a good time to replay our episode on Nxivm/Keith Raniere. Additionally, we have some Russell Brand news to share, which is quite creepy. We hope you all have a relaxing holiday weekend! Sources for this episode: Albany Times Union (2012)Albany Times Union (2012)Albany...