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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

47:57

Varg Vikernes & Kanye West//Burzum & Ye (Creepy Metal)

What a Creep ·

2024/01/26

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:

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55:32

Method Acting Creeps: Vincent Gallo, Jared Leto,...

What a Creep ·

2024/01/19

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

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63:50

J.D. Salinger, Joyce Maynard & Messy Memoirs Plus,...

What a Creep ·

2024/01/12

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”

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51:47

America's "Ugly Laws" (1860-1970) and NON-Creep Gypsy...

What a Creep ·

2024/01/05

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

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54:17

Mel Gibson (Replay of 2019 episode) Happy Holidays...

What a Creep ·

2023/12/22

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

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51:14

The Slashing of NYC Model Marla Hanson (1986) &...

What a Creep ·

2023/12/16

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 2The 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 against Roth and

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59:16

The Motion Pictures Association (MPA) Film Ratings...

What a Creep ·

2023/12/09

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 1The Motion Pictures Association (MPA) Film Ratings SystemWe 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 about the double

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42:24

J Paul Getty III Kidnapping: The Getty Family "Curse"...

What a Creep ·

2023/12/02

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 10The Kidnapping of J. Paul Getty IIIIn 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 reduced ransom

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84:09

Russell Brand Updates & Keith Raniere (NXIVM) Replay

What a Creep ·

2023/11/24

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 9Keith 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 Times Union

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52:14

Pregnancy Crisis Centers

What a Creep ·

2023/11/17

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 8Crisis Pregnancy CentersWhat started as a bunch of small, locally-run crisis pregnancy centers to discourage women from getting abortions has grown into an anti-abortion movement with political clout and government funding. These centers and the organizations that run them have only grown more powerful since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year and removed abortion rights protections. If you’re against abortion and want to encourage women to carry their

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61:22

Mark Schwahn ("One Tree Hill") & Andrew Kreisberg...

What a Creep ·

2023/11/10

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 7Mark Schwahn “One Tree Hill showrunner and creep!One Tree Hill was a popular CW show that had all the ingredients for success - attractive actors, dramatic storylines, a complex timeline, and was filmed in North Carolina. However, the show was marred by the inappropriate behavior of its showrunner, Mark Schwahn. His harassment and mistreatment of the cast and crew were brought to light by writer Audrey Wauchope in a series of tweets in 2017, during the height of the

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53:29

TMZ (Harvey Levin), Creepy Podcasters, and NON-Creepy...

What a Creep ·

2023/11/03

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 6TMZJust in case you don’t know what TMZ is: It’s a tabloid news organization. They have a website, a TV show, and a webcast. It’s known for breaking celebrity gossip like Mel Gibson's antisemitic rant during his drunk-driving arrest, the death of Heath Ledger, all the stories about Britney Spears, detailing every little thing about Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan back in the day, and the death of Michael Jackson. The biggest story that TMZ refuses to cover is that

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40:52

The Salt Creek, Australia Kidnappings (2016) A Real...

What a Creep ·

2023/10/27

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 5The Salt Creek Kidnappings (Real-Life Wolf Creek) In 2016, two backpackers traveling through Australia teamed up to check out the Salt Creek region of South Australia through the Gumtree website (kind of like Craig’s List for ride shares). They didn’t know that the 6’6” man who agreed to drive them to the Coorong beach was a violent offender who preyed on women looking for adventure. This is a story about Creep Roman Heinze and the resiliency of two women who survived

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39:19

Justin Roiland (Rick & Morty) & NON-Creep "Trans...

What a Creep ·

2023/10/20

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 4Justin Roiland from ‘Rick and Morty’Justin Roiland is a voice actor, animator, writer, producer, and director. He is best known as the co-creator of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty. Roiland used his success to start conversations and develop relationships with young fans, including some who were underage. This is called grooming. He’s also been credibly accused of domestic violence, and just last month, several people accused him of sexual assault.Sources for this

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45:10

The Osage Murders (The real story behind "Killers of...

What a Creep ·

2023/10/13

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 3Osage Murders “The Reign of Terror”(The story real story behind "Killers of the Flower Moon")The movie "Killers of the Flower Moon," directed by Martin Scorsese and based on David Grann's book, is the story of the Osage Indigenous tribe's "Reign of Terror" in Oklahoma during the early 20th century. In this episode, we delve into one of the earliest cases investigated by the newly formed Federal Bureau of Investigations, which unfortunately did not solve every murder

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39:37

Ashley Madison (Creepy Site for Cheating)

What a Creep ·

2023/10/06

What a CreepSeason 22, Episode 2Ashley MadisonAshley Madison is a website for people in committed relationships who are looking to have an affair. Its slogan was "Life is short. Have an affair." Obviously, this website is creepy. But on top of that, this website, in which discretion is key, didn’t keep its user data private and enlisted thousands of bots to scam customers out of their money.Sources for this episode: The Ashley Madison Affair (Hulu)BBCThe Daily BeastDen of GeekForbesThe

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56:37

Jann Wenner: Former Editor in Creep of Rolling Stone

What a Creep ·

2023/09/29

What a Creep: Jann WennerSeason 22, Episode 1Jann Wenner was the editor of Rolling Stone magazine from 1967 to 2019, covering everything from the Beatles to Woodstock to Live Aid and even Hip Hop at some point in the 1990s. He made millions as rock culture's gatekeeper and key in developing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For decades, critics derided Rolling Stone as a bastion for a white, male-centered worldview with little appreciation for women or people of color. This past week, his interview

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50:37

Russell Brand: Creepy McCreepface "Comedian"

What a Creep ·

2023/09/22

What a Creep: Russell BrandSeason 21, Episode 10https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Brandas a part of our “Quartet of Comedy Creeps” in season eight of our show. He has managed to be exposed as an even BIGGER Creep, with several women alleging he sexually assaulted them over the years. He denies this, blaming the oligarchs in the “MSM” (mainstream media) for setting him up because he likeshttps://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19 as

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44:42

Hilaria Baldwin & NON-Creep Viola Davis with special...

What a Creep ·

2023/09/15

What a Creep: Hilaria BaldwinSpecial Guest: Kristen Meinzer “Daily Fail”Season 21, Episode 9Sonia Mansfield is still in Ireland having the time of her life, but fear not cohorts--we have an excellent special guest to help us call out some Creeps! Kristen Meinzer (How To Be Fine / Daily Fail / By The Book / Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen Author, So You Want to Start a Podcast / How to Be Fine) discusses one of our most confounding subjects. Hilaria Baldwin was a popular yoga instructor in NYC

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38:50

Truman Capote: Creep or NO? Alicia from Trashy...

What a Creep ·

2023/09/08

What a Creep: Special Ep “Creep or Not a Creep?”Special Guest: Alicia of Trashy DivorcesSeason 21, Episode 8While cohort Sonia Mansfield invades Ireland with her combination vacation/work trip--the Creepy train keeps moving with our special guest, Alicia of the Trashy Divorces podcast, to first talk about the Joe Jonas and Steve Harvey divorces, which sent us reeling. Then, we get into our main subject--writer Truman Capote (1924-1984) and whether or not he was a Creep. From his peripatetic

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