What a Creep
Hosts Margo and Sonia chat about Creeps. We talk about Creeps of the past and the present: It's the who's who of who's the worst. Do you have a story about one of the Creeps we covered? Email us at whatacreeppodcast@gmail.com.
The Murder of Kirsten Costas "Death of a Cheerleader"
 What a Creep
Season 30, Episode 3
The Murder of Kirsten Costas
(The Inspiration for the 1994 TVÂ Movie Death of a Cheerleader)
In the idyllic suburb of Orinda, California, the summer of 1984 was marked by the shocking murder of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. A popular high school student, Kirsten, was killed by her classmate Bernadette Protti from Miramonte High School. Motivated by jealousy and social pressure, the crime revealed the darker aspects of affluent adolescent life.Â
The murder went unsolved for months, and when the killer was finally foun...
George Washington and the Tale of Ona Judge (REPLAY)
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Season 20, Episode 7
George Washington and the Tale of Ona Judge
George 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.Â
Like many white people of his time, he enslaved people. This is a fact...
The Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Plus, our NON-Creep the "We Do Not Care Club"
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 30, Episode 2
The story of Jeff Bezos and Lauren SĂĄnchez's wedding
Let’s talk some crap about the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sånchez and their celebrity-filled guest list.
Sources for this episode:
ABCNews
AP News
Daily Beast
Fortune
Instagram
Eva LongoriaEntertainment TonightLeonardo DiCaprioJezebel
Los Angeles Magazine
New York Times
People Magazine
Reuters
The Murder of Spider Sabich by Claudine Longet (with some Andy Williams thrown in!)
What a Creep
Season 30, Episode 1
“The Murder of Spider Sabich by Claudine Longet”
In the glamorous but turbulent world of 1970s Aspen, ski champion Vladimir "Spider" Sabich was a star athlete with movie-star looks and a lifestyle to match. A member of the U.S. Ski Team and 1968 Olympian, he became a professional skiing sensation and a fixture of Aspen's social scene. In 1972, he began dating French singer and actress Claudine Longet, the ex-wife of crooner Andy Williams.Â
Their relationship was passionate but volatile, marked by frequent arguments and j...
Dave Portnoy (Barstool Sports) & NON-Creep Alex Cooper ("Call Her Daddy")
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Season 29, Episode 10: Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports
Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports, which Media Matters describes as “a cesspool of bigotry basking in the backlash against political correctness. Under the pretense of sharing funny videos and embracing a boys-will-be-boys mentality, Barstool has successfully normalized a culture of harassment, misogyny, and rampant misinformation.”
On his website, podcasts, and videos, Portnoy shares his garbage takes on politics, tells his rape jokes, and drops the n-bomb, among other things. He’s also been accused of sexual...
"The Bloody Benders" of Labette County, Kansas
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 9
“The Bloody Benders”
The Bloody Benders were a family of serial killers who operated a small inn and general store in Labette County, Kansas, during the early 1870s. They are considered one of America’s first known serial killer families.
The Benders lived along a remote stretch of the Osage Trail (later part of the Santa Fe Trail), where they ran a waystation for travelers. Guests who stayed at the Bender property were sometimes never seen again.
Sources for this episod...
Suge Knight Creepy Impresario & The Best Non-Creepy Hip Hop Nonprofits
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 8
Suge Knight
Suge Knight is the co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records. He was a central figure in gangsta rap's commercial success in the 1990s. But he is probably better known for being an absolute menace these days. He’s been arrested over a dozen times, ranging from assault and robbery to weapons possession and witness intimidation. He’s currently serving a 28-year sentence in prison for a fatal hit-and-run in 2015. He’s a bully and a creep.Â
Sources for this ep...
Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 7
Former CEO & Founder of Lululemon
Chip Wilson, the founder and former CEO of Lululemon Athletica, has been involved in several controversies over the years, primarily due to his public statements and views on body image, diversity, and labor practices.  His issues range from concerns about body image and product quality to his opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Additionally, he has faced criticism for purchasing large areas of the Vancouver region, which led to increased rents and the displacement of...
Creepy Actor Gerard Depardieu & 5 NON-Creepy Women Who Joined the French Resistance
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 6
Gerard Depardieu
Gerard Depardieu is an actor who has appeared in more than 250 films and is one of the biggest stars in France. He was recently convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a movie set, for which he got an 18-month suspended sentence and a $32,000 fine to be paid to each victim. Plus, he must register as a sex offender. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. He’s a creep who has been accused by more than 20 women of se...
The Cotton Club Murders & The Murder of Roy Raydin
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 5
“The Cotton Club Murders”
This week’s episode covers the 1983 murder of Roy Radin, a theatrical producer with ties to a planned film called The Cotton Club. At the time, director Francis Ford Coppola and producer Robert Evans were developing the film, a period crime drama loosely inspired by the original club. Radin was found murdered execution-style in a remote canyon in California. The killing was eventually tied to a tangled web involving cocaine-fueled ambition, mob connections, and a bitter feud over money tied to the mo...
William Randolph Hearst (Media Titan & Creep) & Marion Davies (NON-Creep)
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 4
William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst was a newspaper publisher, media mogul, and politician. He all but created yellow journalism (also known as tabloid journalism), focusing on sensationalism over facts to sell more newspapers. He made the blueprint for sensationalized, politicized, and profit-driven media. He owned 28 major newspapers, 18 magazines, radio stations, and film companies.Â
Hearst was one of the first media moguls to become a public figure. Now we have Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, and others who are part of the news and control i...
"Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy" Interview with Host Brian Buckmire
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 3
Brian Buckmire (ABC News Legal Contributor)
Host of Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy
Sean "Diddy" Combs was among hip-hop's most influential entertainers and entrepreneurs for decades. But Diddy’s star began to implode when a video came out showing the music mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend. There had long been whispers about Diddy's aggression. But critics say his influence and relevance kept the rumors quiet until now. A raft of new lawsuits detail shocking allegations of sexual abuse and manipulation orchestrated in so...
7th Heaven's Stephen Collins & His Creepy Past/Max's "Hollywood Demons" (REPLAY)
What a Creep
Season 29, Episode 2
Stephen Collins & Jeffrey Jones (Replay ep!)
Stephen Collins is best known for his role on the wholesome WB drama series 7th Heaven, which aired from 1996 to 2007. Jeffrey Jones is likely most recognized for portraying the cartoonish principal in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and the clueless dad in Beetlejuice. The Max show "Hollywood Demons" includes an entire episode discussing Collins's disturbing behavior, featuring testimonies from one of his victims. So we thought replaying this episode while Sonia goes on a well-deserved vacation would be good. Stephen C...
The Bobby Dunbar Disappearance (1912)
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“The Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar” (1912)
Season 29, Episode 1
Margo & Sonia love us a creepy historical crime, and what is more puzzling than the case of Bobby Dunbar? In 1912, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar vanished during a family trip to Swayze Lake, Louisiana, sparking a massive search. Eight months later, a boy resembling Bobby was found with a handyman, William Walters, who insisted the child was Bruce Anderson, the son of Julia Anderson. Despite her claims, the Dunbars took the boy and raised him as Bobby. In 2004, DNA testing conf...
Rick Schroeder and Fred Savage (Actor Creeps) and NON-Creep Sarah Wynn Williams "Careless People"
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Ricky Schroder & Fred Savage
Season 28, Episode 10
Ricky Schroder is probably best known as Ricky on “Silver Spoons.” Fred Savage is perhaps best known as Kevin Arnold on “The Wonder Years.” Both were child stars, and they are also total creeps.
Sources for Ricky Schroder
Ricky Schroder’s Facebook
TMZ
Vanity Fair
VarietyY
Yahoo News
Wikipedia
Sources for Fred Savage
Deadline
Hollywood Reporter
Page Six
Pajiba
Rolling Stone
Vultu...
Betty Broderick and the Murder of Dan & Linda Broderick
What a Creep: Betty Broderick
Season 28, Episode 9
Betty Broderick is a convicted murderer known for the killing of her ex-husband, Dan Broderick, and his second wife, Linda Kolkena Broderick, in 1989. The case gained widespread media attention (including a memorable appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show) due to its dramatic elements of betrayal, divorce, and revenge.Â
Her crimes were the subject of two televison movies starring Meredith Baxter (The Betty Broderick Story) and a USA limited series (Dirty John: Betty) with Amanda Peet and Christian Slater.Â
Has she ever ta...
The Billionaires Boys Club & Joe Hunt
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Billionaire Boys Club's Joe Hunt
Season 28, Episode 8
We’re talking about the Billionaire Boys Club. You might remember it from the 1987 miniseries of the same name, starring Judd Nelson and Ron Silver. You don’t know it from the 2018 movie “Billionaire Boys Club,” starring Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton, and Kevin Spacey, because it made $618 million in 11 theaters during its opening weekend.
The Billionaires Boys Club was an investment club started by Joe Hunt. Well, he called it an investment club. It was really a Ponzi scheme t...
Led Zeppelin on the Road: Mud Sharks, Baby Groupies , and Backstage Beatdowns!
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Led Zeppelin on Tour
Season 28, Episode 7
Led Zeppelin is making headlines again with releasing their first official documentary in decades, titled "Becoming Led Zeppelin." The film primarily focuses on the band's music and the early stages of their career as iconic touring legends. One of us is a huge fan (the one leading this episode) and appreciates the band’s remarkable talent while also acknowledging their complicated history, which includes some unsettling stories.
Their life on the road has become part of the groupie lore pa...
Luc Besson: Creepy French Director "The Fifth Element" & "The Professional"
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Director Luc Besson
Season 28, Episode 6
Luc Besson is the writer and director of “La Femme Nikita,” “The Fifth Element,” and “Leon: The Professional.” He’s also the writer and producer of “The Transporter” and “Taken” movies. The Daily Beast describes him as “the Michael Bay of France.” The French director has also been accused of sexual misconduct by nine women, with allegations ranging from rape to sexual harassment. What a creep.
Trigger warnings: Rape, sexual harassment, and Sonia’s bad French pronunciationÂ
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Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and the 2025 Super Bowl (Mustard!!!!!!)
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Kendrick Lamar & the Drake Feud
Season 28, Episode 5
The 59th annual Super Bowl became the backdrop for the intense feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, one of the most significant rivalries in modern hip-hop. Fueled by long-standing tensions over artistic credibility, lyrical skill, and industry dominance, this conflict has been brewing for over a decade. However, it escalated in 2024 with a series of explosive diss tracks. Kendrick's songs "Euphoria" and "Not Like Us" took direct shots at Drake's authenticity, personal life, and alleged manipulation within the industry.
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The NFL, Janet Jackson, & the 2004 Nipple Gate Controvesy
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The Super Bowl’s Big Wardrobe Malfunction
Season 28, Episode 4
It was the wardrobe malfunction seen around the world. We’re going to talk about the infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The entire country lost their collective mind because they got a glimpse of Janet Jackson’s boob for less than a second during what they like to pretend is a family-friendly cultural event. In reality, we’re watching a brutal sport in which men are getting concussions for our entertainment, sandwiched in between commercials for booze an...
Andrew Kehoe and the Bath School Disaster (1927)
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Andrew Kehoe & the Bath School Disaster (1927)
Season 28, Episode 3
Andrew Kehoe was a mass murderer who, nearly one hundred years ago, instigated the most significant school tragedy in the United States, which occurred in Bath Township, Michigan. A disgruntled farmer who lost an election for the position of treasurer on the Bath Township School Board, Kehoe used dynamite to create chaos, resulting in the deaths of 45 people and injuries to 58 more. In this episode, we will talk about Kehoe’s life and the twisted plan he had for re...
John Harvey Kellogg: Creepy Cereal Advocate
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John Harvey Kellogg
Season 28, Episode 2
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes was the boring cereal in my Kellogg’s cereal variety pack, but it’s the one that started them all. And one of the men behind that cereal was John Harvey Kellogg.
John Harvey Kellogg championed nutrition and a holistic approach to health. But he was also a eugenicist, which, if you don’t know, is the inaccurate theory that humans can be improved through selective breeding of populations. He also advocated for forced sterilization of anyone he deeme...
John Hughes & His Most Problematic Movies: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, & More!
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Some of the Creepiest Plots to John Hughes Films
Season 28, Episode 1
John Hughes accomplished the remarkable feat of being a quintessential Baby Boomer while still resonating with Generation X and Millennials through his films. Movies—such as 16 Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, and She’s Having a Baby—became essential viewing for generations that felt overlooked by mainstream media. He genuinely seemed like “one of us.”
However, when we examine his work through a modern lens, it is difficult to...
Wrestling & Reality TV Creep Hulk Hogan
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Hulk Hogan
Season 27, Episode 12
Are you ready to talk about Hulk Hogan, brother?
Wrestler Hulk Hogan was everywhere through the ’80s. He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, TV Guide, and PEOPLE. He had his Saturday morning cartoon show and was the most-requested celebrity of the ’80s for the Make-A-Wish foundation. He also had a run of movies in the 80s and '90s. But now, he’s mainly known for lying, for a leaked sex tape filled with his racist and homophobic rants, and for be...
Matt Gaetz Former Florida Rep & NOT the Attorney General
What a Creep
Season 27, Episode 11
Matt Gaetz - UPDATE
Matt Gaetz is a garbage human being who is also the U.S. representative for the first congressional district of Florida.Â
When he’s not kissing disgraced former president Trump’s ass and sending bad tweets, this sentient can of Axe Body Spray is voting against laws fighting sex trafficking while being investigated for sex trafficking.
Updated sources:Vox - The Matt Gaetz Ethics Report, ExplainedThe New York Times - Key takeaways from the House Ethic...
"The Day the Music Died" The Death of Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and Richie Valens
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“The Day the Music Died”
Season 27, Episode 10
"The Day the Music Died" is a phrase coined by singer-songwriter Don McLean in 1971 in his 8-and-a-half-minute song “American Pie.” The tragic deaths of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959, shocked the world and have been the subject of study for decades. In this episode, I will discuss the lives of the men who lost their lives that night and the harsh realities of life on tour during the early days of rock and roll.
Joe Francis and "Girls Gone Wild" (Updated)
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Joe Francis (Update)
Season 27, Episode 9
With the release of the documentary series, “Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story,” it’s time to revisit our Joe Francis episode. Francis was the founder and creator of Girls Gone Wild, which made him a millionaire 10 times over. He has also been convicted of tax evasion, bribery, false imprisonment, and assault and has pleaded no contest to child abuse and prostitution.
Sources for this episode:
Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story on PeacockHollywood ReporterJezebelCBS NewsFo...
UFC Creep Conor McGregor & 9 NON-Creepy Irish Women to Worship
What a Creep
Season 27, Episode 8
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is a mixed martial arts fighter who became famous in the sport after winning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) titles in two different weight classes. He’s also launched a whiskey and Irish Stout company and acted in the “Road House” remake.Â
We don’t know much about the UFC or that “Road House” remake, but we know a creep when we see one. And this guy is a creep who is racist and has been accused of sexual assault multi...
The Disappointment of Gen X Men: Mix Tapes, Manic Pixies, Toxic Fandom, & More!
What a Creep
Season 27, Episode 7
The Disappointment of Gen-X Men
Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen X is often referred to as the “forgotten generation.” They were raised on MTV, punk rock, hiphop, the Cold War, afterschool specials, latchkey childhoods, and a healthy dose of cynicism. They gave us grunge music, independent films, mix-tape culture, and some of the best pop culture of the late 20th century. But along with all that coolness came a hefty dose of entitlement, misogyny, and resistance to change—especially when it came to gender equali...
Kenneth Starr (Creepy Lawyer) & NON-Creep Thurgood Marshall
What a Creep
Season 27, Episode 6
Ken Starr
Ken 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 Gu...
Creepy Fairy Tale Origin Stories of The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood & Hansel and Gretel
What a Creep
Season 27, Episode 5
Creepy 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...
Pat Robertson (700 Club of Creepiness) & NON-Creep Melissa McCarthy
What a Creep
Season 27, Episode 4
Pat Robertson
Pat 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...
Harry Powers & the Inspiration for "The Night of the Hunter"
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Harry Powers: The Inspiration for “The Night of the Hunter”
Season 27, Episode 3
Harry 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 ar...
People Who Try to Ruin Halloween & Our NON-Creep Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
What a Creep
Season 27, Episode 2
People Who Try to Ruin Halloween
Put on your costume and get out your Halloween candy. Let’s talk about the creeps that try to ruin Halloween.
Sources for this episode
A&E TVBuzzfeedHuffington PostParents Nonprofit QuarterlyNPRNPRScaryMommyToday ShowWikipedia for poisoned candy mythsWikipedia for Ronald Clark O’Bryan
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The Salem Witch Trials and NON-Creep Margaret Hamilton (The "Bad" Witch)
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The Salem Witch Trials
Season 27, Episode 1
The 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 t...
Charlie Chaplin (Replay episode of The Little Tramp)
What a Creep: Season 9, Episode 8 Replay!Â
Charlie Chaplin
Sonia & 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,” “...
Roy Cohn, "The Apprentice," & his mentorship of Trump
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...
"Wife Guys" &"Nice Guys"
What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 11
Nice guys & wife guys
We’re talking about the dangers of nice guys and wife guys on this week’s episode.Â
Sources for this episode
BuzzfeedF 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 Wikipedia
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The "Know Nothing" Party (1840-1860), Nativism, and the Creepy Racism in Springfield, Ohio
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Season 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...
