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EPISODE · Sep 6, 2024 · 1H 9M

Neil Gaiman (Creepy Famous Author) & NON-Creep John Green ("The Fault in Our Stars")

from What a Creep · host Sonia Mansfield

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 8Neil GaimanBeloved author Neil Gaiman has recently been involved in a controversy following multiple allegations of sexual assault. Several women have come forward with accusations, some dating back decades. For example, a former employee at Gaiman's property accused him of coercive sexual behavior during her stay from 2014 to 2021. Other women have made similar claims, including Julia Hobsbawm, who described an unwanted sexual advance in the 1980s.According to a recent article in Business Insider: Tortoise Media's podcast, "Master: The allegations against Neil Gaiman," which was released on July 3, shares the stories of four women who alleged he sexually assaulted them in 1986 and 2022, respectively. Another woman appeared on a separate podcast with an allegation relating to 2012.Gaiman has denied all non-consensual aspects of the allegations. As we learn more about one of the most popular writers in the business, many of his current projects are on hold or outright canceled.Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Coercive Control, and celebrity assholery. Sources for this episodeRolling StoneTortoise Media Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.Julie Bindel SubstackThe Politics of Dancing SubstackCouncil of Geeks (YouTube)David Aaronovitch SubstackMetro UKNeil Gaiman WikiLondon TelegraphVultureThinking Critical YouTubeNMEAmanda Palmer Blog    AV Club Am I Broken? (Podcast) 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

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