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Evel Knievel is a true American-made superstar who is considered the father of extreme sports and the idol of several generations of folks who love the thrill of this death-defying jumps he created and the personae he created. He presented himself as THE American modern-day hero who tried to inspire people to reach for theirContinue reading “What a Creep Season 7, Episode 8: Evel Knievel”

Jon Voight used to be an exciting actor. He took interesting parts from MIDNIGHT COWBOY to DELIVERANCE. He won an Academy Award for playing a paraplegic Vietnam vet in COMING HOME in 1978. He was also nominated for an Academy Award for his work in 1985’s RUNAWAY TRAIN. But now he’s probably more famous forContinue reading “What a Creep Season 7, Episode 7: Jon Voight”

Ira Einhorn was known as the pied piper of the Hippie movement in Philadelphia in the 1960s & 70s. He was embraced by the counterculture as well as local politicians. He was the person to know in Philadelphia if you wanted to mediate an issue. He claimed to be clued-in to the trends happening withContinue reading “What a Creep Season 7, Episode 6: Ira Einhorn”

John Wayne starred in 142 films, and he was one of the top box office stars for three decades. He was an actor, director, and producer, making him a triple threat. He was also a racist, sexist, homophobe, which makes him a double-triple threat. Sources for this episode include: The Washington Post LA Magazine PlayboyContinue reading “What a Creep Season 7, Episode 5: John Wayne”

John Edwards was a US Senator for North Carolina and the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2004 with John Kerry for President. He also ran for president in 2008. But also, he’s a creep who cheated on his wife while she was dying from cancer and misused campaign funds to keep his mistress aContinue reading “What a Creep Season 7, Episode 3: John Edwards”

John Phillips was a rock and roll icon who helped create “The Mamas & The Papas” and wrote, produced, and co-wrote some of the most beautiful songs of the 60s including California Dreamin’ and “Monday, Monday”. He is one of the founders of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and is in the Rock & RollContinue reading “What a Creep Season 7, Episode 2: John Phillips”

It’s season six here at What a Creep and today’s episode is all about the Creeps and assholes in the sports world (two apiece) and then we talk about a couple of sports folks who are about a “Not Creepy” as it gets. Enjoy! Main sources for this episode:  Margaret Court The West Australia CNNContinue reading “What a Creep Season 7, Episode 1: Sports Creeps”

Leona Helmsley and her husband Harry Helmsley had a $1.4 billion real estate empire in New York, including the Empire State Building, the Graybar Building, the Flatiron Building, and 26 hotels. They were also tax-evading billionaires, who often tried to get out of paying people for their work. Leona, in particular, was known as theContinue reading “What a Creep Season 6, Episode 10: Leona Hemsley”

Francis Albert Sinatra is one of the most celebrated vocalists of the 20th Century. He has sold over 150 million records and continues to sell just as well now as he did at the height of his height popularity.  He was known for his blue eyes and velvet voice He was one of the first teenContinue reading “What a Creep Season 6, Episode 9: Frank Sinatra”