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What a Creep

Sonia Mansfield

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.

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All Episodes

57:15

The Salem Witch Trials and NON-Creep Margaret...

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2024/10/18

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

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40:32

Charlie Chaplin (Replay episode of The Little Tramp)

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2024/10/11

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

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60:22

Roy Cohn, "The Apprentice," & his mentorship of Trump

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2024/10/04

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

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49:49

"Wife Guys" &"Nice Guys"

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2024/09/27

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:

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79:16

The "Know Nothing" Party (1840-1860), Nativism, and...

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2024/09/20

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

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56:30

The Definition of "Cool Girls and "Pick Me Girls"

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2024/09/13

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

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69:41

Neil Gaiman (Creepy Famous Author) & NON-Creep John...

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2024/09/06

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

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59:09

Ronald Reagan: Supply Side Economics & "Welfare Queens"

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2024/08/30

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

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68:50

Sun City and Artists United Against Apartheid

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2024/08/23

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

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70:42

President Ronald Reagan and the AIDS Crisis

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2024/08/21

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

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89:36

Ronald Reagan and “The Mental Health Systems Act 1980”

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2024/08/21

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

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70:42

Ronald Reagan and the AIDS Crisis of the 1980s

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2024/08/16

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

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89:36

WAC Ronald Reagan and the Destruction of the Mental...

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2024/08/09

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 3Ronald Reagan and “The Mental Health Systems Act 1980”The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 was a significant piece of 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

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70:32

Phyllis Schlafly: Creepy Woman Hater

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2024/08/02

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

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86:08

Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle & Virginia Rappe Scandal 1921

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2024/07/26

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

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59:56

Toxic Fandom: Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel Universe,...

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2024/07/19

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

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62:42

Anthony Kiedis & The Red Hot Chili Peppers

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2024/07/12

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

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63:52

George Washington and the Tale of Ona Judge (REPLAY)

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2024/07/04

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

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49:44

Creepy Movie Protagonists: St. Elmo's Fire, Sex and...

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2024/06/28

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

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70:12

The Killing of Dominique Dunne by John Thomas Sweeney...

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2024/06/21

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

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