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. 

Their relationship was passionate but volatile, marked by frequent arguments and jealousy. On March 21, 1976, Sabich was fatally shot in the bathroom of his home by Longet, who claimed the shooting was accidental and occurred while he was showing her how to use a .22-caliber pistol. Sabich, just 31 years old, died en route to the hospital.
What happened during his trial is the stuff of legend! 

Sources for this episode 

• EBSCO
• SnowBrains Blog
• Tahoe Quarterly 
• Wikipedia Spider Sabich
• Wikipedia Claudine Longet
• Time magazine 
• All That is Interesting 
• The Crime Reel on YouTube
• GQ
• The Colorado Sun
• The Denver Post
• NBC News January 1977
• Andy Williams and Claudine Longet sing “Let It Be Me” (1969)

Trigger Warnings: Murder 
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What a Creep
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 assault multiple times and of filming women without their consent. What a creep.

Sources for this episode:

• Business Insider
• Daily Dot
• Daily Mail
• Deadspin
• Eater
• The Guardian
• Huffington Post
• Media Matters
• NBC News
• NPR
• Political Research Politics
• Portnoy.GovBeef.com
• Wikipedia
• Wikipedia for “bro culture”

Trigger warning: Sexual assault, harassment, misogyny, and racism

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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 episode 

• People 
• Library of Congress Blog 
• Humanities Kansas
• KCTC TV
• A&E 
• Kansas Alumni Group
• KWCH-TV
• The Wild West Extravaganza YouTube
• Hell Comes to Play by Lee Ralph 
• Hell’s Half Acre by Susan Janusas
•  Kansas History 
• Kansas Reflector 
• Legends of the West podcast 
• Wikipedia 

Trigger Warnings: Murder and incest

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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. 

Sources for this episode 

• Billboard 
• Biography
• The Daily Beast
• Los Angeles Times
• People
• Rolling Stone
• Vibe
• Vibe
• Wikipedia
• The Wrap

List of Hip Hop Non-Profits:The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy has a podcast! https://hiphopcansaveamerica.com/Social Works Chicago:
Celebrity endorsement: Chance the Rapper, Hip Hop for Change The Hip  Hop Museum: Hip Hop Public Health, Hip Hop Caucus:

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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 artists and small businesses. The company's name also has origins that some consider to be racist.  While his actions and statements have many troubling aspects, it’s essential to acknowledge that he is Canadian, which implies a certain level of decency.

He has also been a benefactor for his homeland, so he isn't 100% total  Creep—there might be some opportunity for growth!

Wilson was diagnosed with a subtype of muscular dystrophy called facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy at age 32. He has donated 100 million Canadian dollars towards research

Sources for this episode:
Lululemon and the Future of Technical Apparel by Chip Wilson (2024)
ABC News 
CBC
CBC
BNN Bloomberg
Business Insider
Financial Post
Global News
People
Scripps News 
TODAY show
The Independent
The Street
The Chronicle
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver is Awesome 
Wikipedia

Trigger warning: Racism and fat-shaming. 
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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 sexual assault and harassment. 

Sources for this episode 
Associated Press
Associated Press
Associated Press
Euronews
The Guardian
The Hollywood Reporter
The New York Times
Time Magazine
Vanity Fair
Wikipedia

Trigger warning: Sexual assault and sexual harassment

Non-Creep! History Hit: “Five Heroic Women of the French Resistance” by Sarah Roller


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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 movie’s production. One of the key figures implicated was Karen Greenberger, a drug-addled femme fatale with ties to organized crime.

Trigger Warnings: Murder and sexual assault.
Sources for this episode:

• Roy Raydin Wikipedia
• Wondery Hollywood & Crime
• All That is Interesting
• Golden Globes 
• UPI
• Vulture
• The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade
• Los Angeles Times 1991
• New York Times 1983

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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. 
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 it. In other words, we probably wouldn’t have Fox News without Hearst. Gee, thanks, you creep. 
Sources for this episode

• BBC
• Britannica 
• “Citizen Hearst” on PBS
• Hearst.com
• HearstCastle.org
• New York Times
• PBS
• Wikipedia

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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-called "freak offs" -- sex parties Diddy allegedly ordered, videotaped, and controlled.

Diddy now faces federal charges that include sex trafficking. He has denied all wrongdoing and said all encounters were consensual. A new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio traces how whispers of abuse came to light and led to Diddy’s downfall. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, the allegations and his defense in a six-part weekly narrative series launching March 25, and returning with twice weekly real-time updates once the trial slated for May gets underway. Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy, 

Trigger warning: Sexual assault and sex trafficking. 

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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 Collins & Jeffrey Jones- What Creeps!

Trigger warning: Child molestation and digital child sexual assault
Sources for Stephen Collins

• ABC News
• ABC News
• InTouch Weekly
• New York Post
• People Magazine
• StephenCollins.com
• TMZ
• Yahoo
• Wikipedia

Sources for Jeffrey Jones

• Entertainment Weekly
• Hollywood Reporter
• Jeffrey Jones interview on YouTube
• Wikipedia

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