As the Democratic Primary soldiers on, Malik Marshall joins the show to look back on the adultery/paternity scandal that rocked the 2008 campaign. We question John Edwards's decisions from every angle, and ask important questions like, "How muc

062 — Jose Canseco Tweets Through It (with Seth Rosenthal)

Jun 28th, 2019 39m 25s

If this episode seems uniquely juiced to you, it's because we're talking Jose Canseco with SBNation's Seth Rosenthal. We trace his Sordid History back to poor driving during his playing career, escapades with his twin brother Ozzie, and his cur

061 — Johnny Depp Drinks Violently (or Maybe Doesn't?)

Jun 21st, 2019 41m 47s

Ahoy! Sordid History is back with its most frustrating episode. Guest Tyler Chatham and I recall Johnny Depp’s bad boy past and then waiver back and forth as to whether the domestic violence allegations against him from Amber Heard are true. Yo

060 — Congressman Mark Foley Sent You a Message (with Michael Springthorpe)

May 20th, 2019 40m 10s

My close personal friend Michael Springthorpe makes his 5th appearance on the pod to talk about the sex scandal and downfall of Florida congressman Mark Foley, who he met as a child. We recount Foley's almost ten-year run of sending sexual mess

059 — Morgan Freeman Wishes He Was There

May 3rd, 2019 36m 41s

As you might imagine, since there is a Sordid History episode about him, Morgan Freeman is not America's Grandpa like people think he is, unless your idea of a grandpa is a dirty old man. My good friend Andre Barrera joined the show to talk thr

058 — Louis CK Tells Us Who He Is

Mar 27th, 2019 39m 11s

It's been a long time coming, but the show is finally tackling one of the biggest takedowns of the #MeToo era, Louis CK. Sam Speedy, a very funny and insightful friend who was on the sixth episode of the show, is back to grapple with how we fir

057 — Rob Lowe Hits Record (with Vinay Umapathy)

Feb 26th, 2019 41m 41s

Remember when Rob Lowe recorded a sex tape with a sixteen year-old girl? Well, we sure do. Comic Vinay Umapathy climbs aboard to retell Rob Lowe's experience at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Vinay is funny and so is this episode.Fo

056 — George H.W. Bush Poses for Pics

Jan 7th, 2019 46m 25s

Happy 2019! Sordid History is back and better than ever, this time with good friend and comedy writer Graham Dunn to talk about an unfortunate habit of the late president Bush. Also, we have a brief update on Woody Allen and briefly wade into t

BONUS - 2nd Anniversary Mailbag

Dec 3rd, 2018 28m 29s

Sordid History turned two years old yesterday, so I answered some questions from Twitter.Follow the show: @Sordid_HistoryFollow me: @TheJakeChristie

055 — Senator Bob Menendez Trades Favors (with Michael Brooks)

Nov 12th, 2018 44m 15s

The midterms are over, so it's time to uncover some Sordid History for someone who one, namely New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. Michael Brooks of The Michael Brooks Show, the Majority Report, and the Woke Bros joins the show to discuss this spe

054 — Lance Stephenson Should Not Be a Meme

Oct 24th, 2018 43m 9s

Basketball is back and so is Sordid History. I'm joined by my friend Noah Elmore to discuss a player that is often celebrated and enjoyed: Lance Stephenson. Noah and I discuss how his two seriously heinous offenses from before he entered the le

053 — Clarence Thomas Recommends Movies (with Big Wos)

Sep 25th, 2018 53m 46s

The Haitian Sensation himself, Big Wos, rejoins the show to talk about the last time Republicans put up a Supreme Court nominee with a sordid past: Clarence Thomas. We go through Anita Hill's allegations against her old boss and discuss how thi

052 — Nev Schulman (of Catfish) is Abuse-Free

Aug 30th, 2018 36m 19s

Unlike your online girlfriend, Sordid History is real and here to stay. This week, I'm joined by my friend Celeste Crawford to discuss Nev Schulman, the host of Catfish. We go over his recent sexual harassment allegations as well as the one tim

051 — Bill O'Reilly is on the Phone (with Lady Broseph)

Jul 17th, 2018 39m 3s

Twitter icon Lady Broseph (AKA Kate) joins the show to talk about the general disgusting behavior of former Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly. We discuss his phone etiquette, his tumultuous marriage and divorce, and whether being a shitty person is

050 — Woody Allen Still Makes Movies (50th Episode Special)

Jun 12th, 2018 49m 43s

In honor of the 50th episode of the show, we're talking the most requested topic in my DMs: Woody Allen. And to do that, I've got THREE returning guests: Michael Springthorpe (@springthorpeman), Addison Allen (@addison_allen), and Delmonte Bent

049 — T.J. Miller Exhibits Narcissism

May 24th, 2018 35m 1s

My good friend and longtime roommate McKay Giller finally joins the show to talk about all the bad shit T.J. Miller has done. Whether it be slapping an Uber driver, calling in a fake bomb threat, or allegedly raping a woman in college, he is no

048 — Ray Rice Rides the Elevator (with Ryne Jones)

May 10th, 2018 36m 27s

This week, we take a long look at what is likely the NFL's biggest fuck up on the domestic violence front: Ray Rice. And to do that, we are joined by co-host of the Good Takes NBA Podcast Ryne Jones. It doesn't feel like that long ago, but beli

047 — Bill Cosby Distributes Pharmaceuticals (with Naima Cochrane)

May 2nd, 2018 58m 8s

Creator of #MusicSermons and culture critic Naima Cochrane joins the show to have a serious discussion of Bill Cosby's long history of sexual assault and what his conviction means going forward. We delve into topics like his role in the black c

046 — Shia LaBeouf Stays Intoxicated (with Delmonte Bent)

Apr 12th, 2018 48m 32s

Fan-favorite Delmonte Bent joins the show for a record fourth time to break down the arrests and public drunkenness of actor and performance artist Shia LaBeouf. We recount numerous stories, including the famous one where he got thrown out of C

045 — Vince McMahon Has Questionable Ethics (with Rob Lopez)

Apr 7th, 2018 52m 49s

It's Wrestlemania weekend, so Def Pen Sports Editor-in-Chief Rob Lopez joined the show to recount the many, many scandals and transgressions in Vince McMahon's tenure as president of the WWE. We go through the steroid trials, sexual harassment

044 — Speaker Dennis Hastert Pays Off His Victims

Apr 3rd, 2018 38m 25s

Twitter friend and Canadian obsessed with American politics Evan Scrimshaw comes on the pod to discuss how a former Speaker of the House admitted in a court of law that he molested boys while a high school teacher, and basically no one talks ab

Tekashi 6ix9ine Should Not Be Co-Signed (with Alston Watson)

Mar 26th, 2018 32m 12s

Friend, artist, and Twitter legend Alston Watson joined me to talk about 'Soundcloud' rapper and defaced troll doll Tekashi69 (or 6ix9ine or whatever he's going by now). We discuss how he is literally a convicted child molester and probably sh

043 — Tekashi 6ix9ine Should Not Be Co-Signed (with Alston Watson)

Mar 26th, 2018 32m 12s

042 — Gary Oldman's Darkest Hour (with Seerat Sohi)

Mar 21st, 2018 38m 58s

National NBA writer (SB Nation, The Athletic, Fansided) Seerat Sohi joins the show to talk about recent Best Actor Oscar-winner Gary Oldman's domestic violence incident with an ex-wife, as well as some of his /interesting/ comments on political