What a Creep: Richard Scott Smith "Love Fraud"

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 8The Creepy History of the “Desperate Housewives”"Desperate Housewives" was a famous American TV series from 2004 to 2012 set in Wisteria Lane, a seemingly perfect suburb. The show followed the lives of women and their families, uncovering secrets, scandals, and mysteries. The main characters included Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo, Bree Van de Kamp, Gabrielle Solis, and Edie Britt, each with their unique romance, betrayal, and drama storylines. The biggest drama, however, was behind the scenes with accusations of racism, sexism, harassment, workplace abuse, bullying, and general assholery. Let’s dive in!Sources for this episode: Vanity Fair May 2005: https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2005/5/bed-burbs-and-beyondMetro UK: https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/11/secret-feuds-fallouts-desperate-housewives-cast-members-amid-claims-torture-bullying-10725882/Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desperate_HousewivesE Online: https://www.eonline.com/news/1079642/the-15-craziest-stories-from-the-desperate-housewives-setThe Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-desperate-housewives-dramaUS Weekly: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/desperate-housewives-behind-the-scenes-drama-a-timeline/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/desperate-housewives-writer-says-staff-avoided-teri-hatcher-2/Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/desperate-housewives-parting-gift-teri-hatcher-321673/End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood by Patty Lin. Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 7Fox News celebrities: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson & Kevin SorboFor some reason, Fox News loves to bring on celebrities to comment on political news, but the only “celebrities” they can get are Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, and these three - Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson, and Kevin Sorbo. Check out their Twitter feeds for all things anti-science, racist, homophobic, and transphobic.Sources for this episode: ComplexThe Daily BeastHuffington PostSalonSouthern Poverty Law CenterYahoo NewsYahoo NewsDean Cain’s TwitterKevin Sorbo’s TwitterKristy Swanson’s TwitterWikipedia (Dean Cain)Wikipedia (Kevin Sorbo)Wikipedia (Kristy Swanson)Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 7Diane DownsDiane Downs gained infamy for the 1983 shooting of her three children, one of whom died, in Springfield, Oregon. The case became highly publicized due to the shocking nature of the crime and the subsequent investigation and trial. On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove her children to a rural road and shot them at close range. She then drove VERY SLOWLY  to a hospital, claiming that a “bushy-haired stranger” had shot her and her children during a carjacking attempt. However, inconsistencies in her story and evidence led investigators to suspect her involvement in the crime. Anne Rule’s book Small Sacrifices was turned into a TV movie starring Farah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal that garnered huge ratings. Trigger Warning: Child abuse & murder.Sources:Diane Downs Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_DownsWillamette Weekly: https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/10/04/oregons-parole-board-isnt-likely-to-release-diane-downs-anytime-soon/ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/1983-diane-downs-stranger-shot-kids-police-decided/story?id=61683920Crime Museum: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/diane-downs/Distractify: https://www.distractify.com/p/diane-downs-children-nowAll That is Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/diane-downsSmall Sacrifices by Ann Rule: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Sacrifices-Story-Passion-Murder/dp/0451166604Diane Downs on Oprah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsMXTsU4eqEDiane’s daughter: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/diane-downs-biological-daughter-finds-truth-birth-mom-618806721989 TV Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUk6XsmIAEFor our non-creep, check out Camp Hope for Kids, a nonprofit camp for grieving families. Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 6Kirk Cameron & Candace Cameron BureKirk Cameron starred in the ’80s sitcom “Growing Pains,” which made him a teenage heartthrob. He was never our guy. We’re Jason Bateman and Michael J. Fox girlies. His sister Candace Cameron Brue starred in “Full House,” TV movies, and more recently “Fuller House” on Netflix.At some point in their lives, they got on the Evangelical Christian train, which they then started using as an excuse for their homophobia. They love to talk about how god provides salvation, but they use God for deflection. Let’s talk about it.Sources for this episode: AdvocateBiography (Kirk Cameron)Biography (Candace Cameron Brue)Fundie Friday on YouTubeGoodReads (review of “As You Grow”)Media MattersPoliticoSalonShowbiz CheatSheetVarietyWonketteWikipedia (Candace Cameron Brue)Wikipedia (Kirk Cameron)Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepRoyal Family PR FiascosSeason 24, Episode 5With the latest news of an insanely unusual news cycle that, unfortunately, includes Kate Middleton being diagnosed with cancer, we decided to speak to supreme royal expert and friend of the pod Kristen Meinzer of the Daily Fail podcast to talk about what the heck is going on with the House of Windsor. With baffling (or complete lack of?) strategic communications, a frighteningly low number of royals who can pinch-hit while King Charles is convalescing, and novice photoshopping--can this get any weirder? Sources for this episode:Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/22/catherine-princess-wales-has-cancer-she-says-video/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alertBuckingham Palace will pay $32K for a “Communications Assistant!” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/21/buckingham-palace-communications-assistant-kate/ US Weekly: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kate-middletons-photo-of-queen-with-grandchildren-was-manipulated/ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/kate-middleton-spotted-prince-william-amid-photo-editing/story?id=108236720VOX: https://www.vox.com/culture/24087565/princess-kate-middleton-disappearance-rumors-explained-abdominal-surgery-kensington-palaceReuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/british-royals-shrug-off-speculation-about-kate-king-charles-2024-03-19/Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/royals-latest-doubt-over-second-kate-photo-william-appearing-later-today-13097903Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a Creep“Coyote V. Acme Controversy”Season 24, Episode 4In February 1980, The New Yorker magazine published a satire called "Coyote V. Acme" written by Ian Frazier. The story was about Wile E. Coyote suing Acme, the company that supplied him with the equipment he used to try and catch the Road Runner, for all his injuries over the years. In 1987, the success of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" led to the combination of animation and live actors in this story. However, it wasn't until the 2020s that Warner Brothers hired writer Samy Burch and director Dave Green to bring the project to life. The film was completed in 2022, but now the parent company refuses to release it and instead writes it off for tax purposes. Despite considering other outlets, the $75 million price tag makes it unlikely that Warner Brothers will negotiate another deal. The film's controversy-causing release has caused a media storm. For once, we have no trigger warnings!Sources for this episodeIndie Wire: https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/coyote-vs-acme-write-off-anticompetitive-1234953523/The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2024/2/12/24070471/coyote-vs-acme-movie-canceled-new-yorker-article-news-warner-wbd-zaslavDeadline: https://deadline.com/2023/11/coyote-vs-acme-shelved-warner-bros-discovery-writeoff-david-zaslav-1235598676/The Wrap: thewrap.com/coyote-vs-acme-update-offers-warner-bros/Lainey Gossip: https://www.laineygossip.com/warner-bros-discovery-controversial-business-practices-unveiled-as-coyote-vs-acme-faces-deletion/77662The Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/patton-oswalt-david-zaslav-coyote-vs-acme-1235842255/Screen Rant: https://screenrant.com/coyote-vs-acme-movie-canceled-warner-bros-david-zaslav/AV Club: https://www.avclub.com/coyote-vs-acme-probably-getting-scrapped-wbd-zaslav-1851243078The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/9/24067496/coyote-vs-acme-amazon-netflix-paramount-rejected-offers-theatricalList of Abandoned & Unfinished Movies (Wikipedia)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_abandoned_and_unfinished_filmsBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepLibs of TikTokSeason 24, Episode 2Libs of TikTok is a far-right social media account run by Chaya Raichik. Basically, its whole schtick is adding hateful commentary to content created by left-wing and LGBTQ+ people on social media platforms.Libs of TikTok has been blamed for sparking bomb threats, property damage, shooting threats, written and verbal harassment, and other forms of violence against individuals, hospitals, and schools across the country. The content posted on that account is funneled directly into Fox News, The Federalist, and NewsMax to generate more outrage and stoke hatred toward the gay and transgender community.Sources for this episodeAdvocateBusiness InsiderThe Daily BeastNBC NewsPoynterViceWashington PostWashington PostWonketteWikipediaTrigger warnings: Homophobia, transphobia, and book banningBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected] We’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 1Sean “P. Diddy” CombsSean “Diddy” Combs has a notorious career as a singer, songwriter, music mogul, rapper, actor, and clothing designer. He has been trying to rebrand himself as “Brother Love” after years of rumors of bad behavior. This is going to be a tough one y’all, as we are talking about rape, assault, sex trafficking, drug abuse, and a history of violence associated with this man. Please take care as you listen. Today, we will give an overview of the latest lawsuit filed against in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by Producer “Lil Rod,” 54-year-old Rodney Jones, who lived and traveled with Combs in 2022-2023 in support of Combs’s The Love Album: Off the Grid.” Sources for this episode:NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sean-diddy-combs-accused-sexual-harassment-assault-producer-latest-alb-rcna140585PDF: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:884c472a-7c38-4fee-b568-49beaae565ff?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discoverThe Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/27/sean-diddy-combs-sexual-assault-male-music-producer-allegationsThe Guardian (Ex-girlfriend Cassie) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/16/sean-combs-diddy-cassie-sexual-assault-lawsuitVulture: https://www.vulture.com/article/diddy-sexual-assault-accusations-lil-rod.htmlComplex: https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/whos-named-in-latest-diddy-lawsuit-yung-miami-cuba-goodingWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_CombsRolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/sean-diddy-combs-controversies-timeline-1234889043/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/former-employees-now-exposing-diddy-1234911067/Mark Curry Dancing With the DevilPeople: https://people.com/sean-diddy-combs-controversy-timeline-8411635The Root: https://www.theroot.com/bad-boy-sean-diddy-combs-history-of-controversy-lega-1851030940/slides/3Surviving Diddy Swamp StoriezThe Art of Dialog Mark Curry Kimora Lee Simmons in New York Magazine 2003 "Russell’s a cultural icon,” continues the record-industry executive. “And in the hip-hop world, it’s all about Russell.” There was a nasty cloudburst when Kimora said something to Combs, and he threatened to hit her—“And I was pregnant! The moron!” says Kimora. Combs eventually got down on his knees in public to apologize. “I respect him for being a fierce entrepreneur,” she says now, “and I appreciate knowing that everything he does is emulating my husband.”Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it!Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 9Peter ThielPeter Thiel is a billionaire venture capitalist who cofounded PayPal and was an early investor in Facebook. He’s got some bad takes on diversity, women's rights, voting, and privacy. A self-described libertarian, Thiel is also a political activist and mainly donates to right-wing politicians who want to take away basic rights from the LGBTQIA+ community, even though he’s a member of that community. Sources for this episode:The AtlanticThe GuardianHuffington PostMother JonesThe New York TimesVanity FairVoxWashington PostWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

What a CreepSeason 23, Episode 8Special Episode with Chris Derosa of Fixing Famous People “Never Will We Ever, Cover…”Chris De Rosa of the Fixing Famous People podcast comes on the show to chat with Margo about the subjects they are (mostly) certain they will never cover on their shows. (We reserve the right to charge our mind, however!)Topics covered include Erika Jayne and the HULU special. (OY!) Shayne Gillis on SNL https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/02/13/shane-gillis-hosting-snl-date/72584321007/723JLo and Ayo Drama!https://people.com/jennifer-lopez-says-ayo-edebiri-apologized-negative-comments-saturday-night-live-8579337Also, why serial killers have had their time in podcasts, the actors and comedians who make us feel the ick, why podcast “experts” are usually false, whether or not people want their minds changed, the “Unfixables,” the “Invincibles,” JLo’s new movie, and more!Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: [email protected]’ve got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud