Episode 557: The Glove Guy (With Jordan Bonaparte from The Night Time Podcast)
Apr 22, 2024
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Jordan Bonaparte from The Night Time Podcast discusses the mysterious 'Glove Guy' of Halifax, Canada, sharing bizarre late-night encounters. Stories of creepy glove salesmen, unsettling offers, and discomforting situations unfold. The psychological impact of such encounters and cautionary tales are explored. The episode includes chapters on disturbing encounters, creepy gloves, and online plant shopping, with a touch of humor in the mutual appreciation exchange.
The podcast highlights the chilling encounters with the Glove Guy, shedding light on the dangers of accepting rides from strangers.
Listeners are made aware of the legal disputes and dangerous retaliations faced by podcast creators when dealing with sensitive subject matter.
The Glove Guy's unsettling behavior and escalating actions serve as a cautionary tale about the potential risks of engaging with mysterious individuals.
Deep dives
Encounter with the Glove Guy
Craig recounts his chilling encounter with a man resembling the infamous Glove Guy. Hoping for a ride home, he hops into a black SUV and notices the driver's bizarre attention to leather gloves. The driver frantically presents a multitude of gloves, insisting Craig try them on, claiming to be a glove salesman. Craig notices a questionable drink offered and realizes the man may be intoxicated, leading to a concerning situation with sinister implications.
Unnerving Revelations
As the ride progresses, the situation escalates with the driver displaying erratic behavior, including excessive speed and offering a suspicious drink. Craig's unease grows as the driver's actions become increasingly alarming, culminating in an offer of cocaine. Fearing for his safety, Craig navigates the tense scenario, weighing his options amidst the escalating and potentially dangerous encounter.
Contemplating Confrontation
Caught in a disturbing and unsafe ride, Craig grapples with the realization that his driver may be a danger to him. Despite contemplating his physical advantage over the driver, Craig is faced with a precarious situation where the driver's erratic behavior and risky actions keep him on edge, highlighting the unsettling nature of the encounter.
Encounters with the Glove Guy
Several individuals recount unsettling experiences with a mysterious man known as the Glove Guy, who offers rides in Halifax. One man, feeling threatened by the man's strange behavior, managed to escape after a disturbing encounter in the car, where the man exposed himself. Despite the traumatizing experience, the victim pursued legal action, leading to a charge of indecent exposure against the Glove Guy. The victims' stories highlight the dangers of accepting rides from strangers and showcase the lasting impact of such harrowing incidents.
The Glove Guy Controversy and Legal Battles
Following the release of podcast episodes detailing encounters with the Glove Guy, a series of unsettling events unfold. The Glove Guy retaliates by attempting to claim ownership of the podcast title, escalating to registering the podcast name in government directories in an extortion-like scheme. Authorities were involved as the situation raised numerous legal concerns, eventually leading to police intervention and a criminal charge against the Glove Guy. Despite the ordeal, the podcast creator intends to share more stories to raise awareness and caution others about the potential dangers of interacting with such individuals.
Trigger warning: Please be aware that adult subject matter is discussed within this episode and is not recommended for young listeners.
Jordan Bonaparte from the Night Time Podcast joins us to talk about his deep dive into the lore of the nefarious 'Glove Guy'. Initially, he thought the man to be little more than an urban legend and published a post asking for people to tell about their experiences. Men of Halifax, Canada, flooded his inquiry with stories claiming to have EXTREMELY strange late night interactions with the man. The stories are odd, but what Jordan experienced after his podcast released was truly unexpected.
Resources:
Author unknown. 2016. Warning men of Halifax: The Glove Man. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.reddit.com/r/halifax/comments/6qqr7c/warning_men_of_halifax_the_glove_man/.
Bonaparte, Jordan. 2024. "The Halifax Glove Guy." Night Time Podcast. Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 11-14. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/gloveguy.
Jackson Weaver. 2019. How a podcast on Halifax's 'Glove Guy' led to an intellectual property dispute. July 12. Accessed April 08, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nighttime-podcast-name-disputed-1.5203527.
Lamoureux, Mack, and MJ Banias. 2019. This Late-Night Glove Salesman Masturbating Story Is Very Weird But Also True. August 30. Accessed April 08, 2024.