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.
Episodes
Lance Armstrong (Replay with new intro)
What A CreepLance ArmstrongSeason 30, Episode 5In very sad news, cohost of What a Creep, Margo Donohue, passed away in July. The podcast is on a hiatus for now. In the meantime, we’re re-releasing early episodes from behind our Patreon wall…
Marge Schott (Cincinnati Reds Owner) & NON-Creep Stephen Colbert
What a CreepSeason 30, Episode 4Marge Schott, the former owner of the Cincinnati RedsMarge Schott was the owner of the Cincinnati Reds from 1984 to 1999. When she first started, she seemed like a good fit. But it wasn’t long before she reve…
The Murder of Kirsten Costas "Death of a Cheerleader"
 What a CreepSeason 30, Episode 3The Murder of Kirsten Costas(The Inspiration for the 1994 TV 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 Kir…
George Washington and the Tale of Ona Judge (REPLAY)
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 …
The Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Plus, our NON-Creep the "We Do Not Care Club"
What a CreepSeason 30, Episode 2The story of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sånchez's weddingLet’s talk some crap about the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sånchez and their celebrity-filled guest list.Sources for this episode:ABCNewsAP NewsDaily B…
The Murder of Spider Sabich by Claudine Longet (with some Andy Williams thrown in!)
What a CreepSeason 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 …
Dave Portnoy (Barstool Sports) & NON-Creep Alex Cooper ("Call Her Daddy")
What a CreepSeason 29, Episode 10: Dave Portnoy and Barstool SportsDave 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 pret…
"The Bloody Benders" of Labette County, Kansas
What a CreepSeason 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 …
Suge Knight Creepy Impresario & The Best Non-Creepy Hip Hop Nonprofits
What a CreepSeason 29, Episode 8Suge KnightSuge 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 me…
Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson
What a CreepSeason 29, Episode 7Former CEO & Founder of LululemonChip 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 …
Creepy Actor Gerard Depardieu & 5 NON-Creepy Women Who Joined the French Resistance
What a CreepSeason 29, Episode 6Gerard DepardieuGerard 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 w…
The Cotton Club Murders & The Murder of Roy Raydin
What a CreepSeason 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 produ…
William Randolph Hearst (Media Titan & Creep) & Marion Davies (NON-Creep)
What a CreepSeason 29, Episode 4William Randolph HearstWilliam 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 …
"Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy" Interview with Host Brian Buckmire
What a CreepSeason 29, Episode 3Brian Buckmire (ABC News Legal Contributor)Host of Bad Rap: The Case Against DiddySean "Diddy" Combs was among hip-hop's most influential entertainers and entrepreneurs for decades. But Diddy’s star began to …
7th Heaven's Stephen Collins & His Creepy Past/Max's "Hollywood Demons" (REPLAY)
What a CreepSeason 29, Episode 2Stephen 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 p…
The Bobby Dunbar Disappearance (1912)
What a Creep“The Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar” (1912)Season 29, Episode 1Margo & 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…
Rick Schroeder and Fred Savage (Actor Creeps) and NON-Creep Sarah Wynn Williams "Careless People"
What a CreepRicky Schroder & Fred SavageSeason 28, Episode 10Ricky 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 als…
Betty Broderick and the Murder of Dan & Linda Broderick
What a Creep: Betty BroderickSeason 28, Episode 9Betty 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 attenti…
The Billionaires Boys Club & Joe Hunt
What a CreepBillionaire Boys Club's Joe HuntSeason 28, Episode 8We’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 …
Led Zeppelin on the Road: Mud Sharks, Baby Groupies , and Backstage Beatdowns!
What a Creep Led Zeppelin on TourSeason 28, Episode 7Led 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 e…
Luc Besson: Creepy French Director "The Fifth Element" & "The Professional"
What a CreepDirector Luc BessonSeason 28, Episode 6Luc 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…
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and the 2025 Super Bowl (Mustard!!!!!!)
What a CreepKendrick Lamar & the Drake FeudSeason 28, Episode 5The 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-sta…
The NFL, Janet Jackson, & the 2004 Nipple Gate Controvesy
What a CreepThe Super Bowl’s Big Wardrobe MalfunctionSeason 28, Episode 4It 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 m…
Andrew Kehoe and the Bath School Disaster (1927)
What a CreepAndrew Kehoe & the Bath School Disaster (1927)Season 28, Episode 3Andrew 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 To…
John Harvey Kellogg: Creepy Cereal Advocate
What a CreepJohn Harvey KelloggSeason 28, Episode 2Kellogg’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 H…
John Hughes & His Most Problematic Movies: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, & More!
What a CreepSome of the Creepiest Plots to John Hughes FilmsSeason 28, Episode 1John Hughes accomplished the remarkable feat of being a quintessential Baby Boomer while still resonating with Generation X and Millennials through his films. M…
Wrestling & Reality TV Creep Hulk Hogan
What a CreepHulk HoganSeason 27, Episode 12Are 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 mornin…
Matt Gaetz Former Florida Rep & NOT the Attorney General
What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 11Matt Gaetz - UPDATEMatt Gaetz is a garbage human being who is also the U.S. representative for the first congressional district of Florida. When he’s not kissing disgraced former president Trump’s ass and se…
"The Day the Music Died" The Death of Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and Richie Valens
What a Creep“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, …
Joe Francis and "Girls Gone Wild" (Updated)
What a CreepJoe Francis (Update)Season 27, Episode 9With 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…
UFC Creep Conor McGregor & 9 NON-Creepy Irish Women to Worship
What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 8Conor McGregorConor 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 whis…
The Disappointment of Gen X Men: Mix Tapes, Manic Pixies, Toxic Fandom, & More!
What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 7The Disappointment of Gen-X MenBorn 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 ch…
Kenneth Starr (Creepy Lawyer) & NON-Creep Thurgood Marshall
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 marr…
Creepy Fairy Tale Origin Stories of The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood & Hansel and Gretel
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 discusse…
Pat Robertson (700 Club of Creepiness) & NON-Creep Melissa McCarthy
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 wa…
Harry Powers & the Inspiration for "The Night of the Hunter"
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 Ne…
People Who Try to Ruin Halloween & Our NON-Creep Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
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 Nonpro…
The Salem Witch Trials and NON-Creep Margaret Hamilton (The "Bad" Witch)
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 i…
Charlie Chaplin (Replay episode of The Little Tramp)
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 cultura…
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 duri…