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Marge Schott (Cincinnati Reds Owner) & NON-Creep Stephen Colbert Jul 18, 2025

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What a Creep
Season 30, Episode 4
Marge Schott, the former owner of the Cincinnati Reds
Marge 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 revealed herself to be a racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic, and Nazi-sympathizing creep.
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The Murder of Kirsten Costas "Death of a Cheerleader" Jul 10, 2025

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What a Creep
Season 30, Episode 3
The 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 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.
The murder went unsolved for months, and when the killer was finally found, it shocked the community. I contend that this case was one of the first crimes to highlight the insecurities of Generation X. The incident inspired the made-for-TV film "A Friend to Die For" (1994), later retitled "Death of a Cheerleader." Starring Kellie Martin and Tori Spelling, the movie explored themes of peer pressure, envy, and the price of popularity, giving the case a haunting cultural resonance that still lingers today.
Trigger Warning: Murder
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George Washington and the Tale of Ona Judge (REPLAY) Jul 04, 2025

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What a Creep (Replay!)
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.
Like many white people of his time, he enslaved people. This is a fact, and though not unusual in his peer group--it's not a great look for a person who is enshrined all across the United States. People want to downplay his racism and evil acts.
Listening to Bill Maher and Elon Musk minimize his actions made us realize we need to dive into one of the first President’s most heinous acts by talking about badass Ona Judge. An enslaved woman who escaped from the President’s home and remained free despite his relentless pursuit of her.
This woman is an American hero whom everyone who truly believes in liberty and freedom needs to learn about and memorialize her contribution to history.
Trigger Warning: Racism and slavery
Sources for this episode:
Twisted Philly Podcast
George Washington Wiki
Daily Mail
Oney Judge Wiki
Drunk History with Jen Kirkman
Mt. Vernon.or Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of the Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Erica Armstrong Dunbar at SMU Black Heritage Trail video
The White House Historical Association
The National Park Service
Zinn Education
Project Beyond the Bell Tours (Philadelphia)
Museum of the American Revolution
Ona Judge’s 1845 interview with The Liberator
History.com
The Fugitive Slave Acts
New York Times 2015 op-ed https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/opinion/george-washington-slave-catcher.html?searchResultPosition=3
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The Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Plus, our NON-Creep the "We Do Not Care Club" Jun 27, 2025

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What a CreepSeason
30, Episode 2
The story of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sånchez's wedding
Let’s talk some crap about the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sånchez and their celebrity-filled guest list.
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ABC News
AP News
Daily Beast
Fortune
Instagram

J ezebe l
Los Angeles Magazine
New York Times
People Magazine
Reuters
Vanity Fair
Variety Vox
Wikipedia

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The Murder of Spider Sabich by Claudine Longet (with some Andy Williams thrown in!) Jun 20, 2025

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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!
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Trigger Warnings: Murder
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Dave Portnoy (Barstool Sports) & NON-Creep Alex Cooper ("Call Her Daddy") Jun 13, 2025

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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.
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Trigger warning: Sexual assault, harassment, misogyny, and racism
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"The Bloody Benders" of Labette County, Kansas Jun 06, 2025

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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.
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Trigger Warnings: Murder and incest
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Suge Knight Creepy Impresario & The Best Non-Creepy Hip Hop Nonprofits May 30, 2025

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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

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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Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson May 23, 2025

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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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Creepy Actor Gerard Depardieu & 5 NON-Creepy Women Who Joined the French Resistance May 16, 2025

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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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