60 acast.com Harford: An Oral History https://shows.acast.com/harford en Dan Hooper Comedy Podcast,British Humour,Monologue Podcast,Dark Comedy,Absurdist Comedy,Weird History,Scripted Podcast,Mockumentary,Fictional Documentary,surreal ,award winning,joe frank,scripted,audio drama ujk Dan Hooper A surreal, award-winning scripted comedy A Golden Lobes award-winning surreal comedy podcast. Welcome to Harford: An Oral History—a surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict.


Written and performed by Dan Hooper.


Cover image: Haverfordwest Castle by Roger Gittins, used under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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]]> A Golden Lobes award-winning surreal comedy podcast. Welcome to Harford: An Oral History—a surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict.


Written and performed by Dan Hooper.


Cover image: Haverfordwest Castle by Roger Gittins, used under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false dan Hooper danhooper86@gmail.com 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 harford episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1738446914428-2bed182a-5e4e-4fbb-9c04-9309d2ed4b52.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/harford Harford: An Oral History The Competition The Competition Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT 15:41 69cae363bfb99db0bc079c90 false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-competition 69cae363bfb99db0bc079c90 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-competition full 1 13 A man dreams of a better life but is held back by his family. Then one day he wins a competition that sets him on a new path and into a world of the elites.


You can support the show by visiting https://ko-fi.com/harford, sharing the show with a friend or rating and reviewing it.


Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10 to 14 minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com.

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A man dreams of a better life but is held back by his family. Then one day he wins a competition that sets him on a new path and into a world of the elites.


You can support the show by visiting https://ko-fi.com/harford, sharing the show with a friend or rating and reviewing it.


Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10 to 14 minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com.

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Corporation The Corporation Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT 11:45 69a1a870f0bb26c29608ae4d false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-corporation 69a1a870f0bb26c29608ae4d 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-corporation full 1 12 A man starts to understand the influence companies have over his life. But instead of fighting it, he decides to embrace it, and opens himself up to market forces. 


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A man starts to understand the influence companies have over his life. But instead of fighting it, he decides to embrace it, and opens himself up to market forces. 


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Mascot The Mascot Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:29:00 GMT 13:30 697bcc9c65c54ec919645e2a false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-mascot 697bcc9c65c54ec919645e2a 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-mascot full 1 11 The town rallies around a new mascot. But the man in the suit starts to think that maybe the reason he’s been selected for the role isn’t as simple as it once appeared.


The Mascot was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Sylvan Harmony by Syntropy


Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The town rallies around a new mascot. But the man in the suit starts to think that maybe the reason he’s been selected for the role isn’t as simple as it once appeared.


The Mascot was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Sylvan Harmony by Syntropy


Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Drift The Drift Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:39:13 GMT 12:09 6951a37a30165a956d550070 true https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-drift 6951a37a30165a956d550070 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-drift full 1 10 THE DRIFT: A man lies awake at night, thinking about his life. He starts to suspect the problem isn’t him, it’s the system. Everything seems to function, but nothing actually works. 


The Drift was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is The illusion of choosing by polar nights. 


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> THE DRIFT: A man lies awake at night, thinking about his life. He starts to suspect the problem isn’t him, it’s the system. Everything seems to function, but nothing actually works. 


The Drift was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is The illusion of choosing by polar nights. 


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Meeting The Meeting Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:05:59 GMT 12:42 692a1cbb635c16d6408d2ec3 false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-meeting 692a1cbb635c16d6408d2ec3 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-meeting full 1 9 The Meeting: A man in crisis seeks guidance from a mysterious figure in a kaftan. But his search for personal growth causes serious problems. The Meeting was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Analog Dreams by Blue Saga


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Meeting: A man in crisis seeks guidance from a mysterious figure in a kaftan. But his search for personal growth causes serious problems. The Meeting was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Analog Dreams by Blue Saga


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Bomb The Bomb Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:07:36 GMT 14:01 6903d37f076a402ee294a994 false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-bomb 6903d37f076a402ee294a994 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-bomb full 1 8 The Bomb: The corrupting influence of local politics takes its toll on a man. His plan to protect the town gets out of hand and a small lie has geopolitical consequences. 

The bomb was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Cosmic Psychiatry by Brendon Moeller


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Bomb: The corrupting influence of local politics takes its toll on a man. His plan to protect the town gets out of hand and a small lie has geopolitical consequences. 

The bomb was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Cosmic Psychiatry by Brendon Moeller


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Stag The Stag Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 18:57 68b8a188d6e2cdaa2671fb1e false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-stag 68b8a188d6e2cdaa2671fb1e 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-stag full 1 7 The Stag: A best man turns a stag do into a philosophical examination of both freedom and bondage. 


This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Oppression by Amaranth Cove and Blue by Shinji Wakasa.


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Stag: A best man turns a stag do into a philosophical examination of both freedom and bondage. 


This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Oppression by Amaranth Cove and Blue by Shinji Wakasa.


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Library The Library Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 14:29 685c63f0f42ce01224cc2a1c false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-library 685c63f0f42ce01224cc2a1c 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 the-library full 1 6 A hostage situation unfolds at the local library. A negotiator arrives in town, ready to work his magic. But instead, is there something more personal he needs to resolve first? 


This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is 2054 Tokyo by Blackout Memories.


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A hostage situation unfolds at the local library. A negotiator arrives in town, ready to work his magic. But instead, is there something more personal he needs to resolve first? 


This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is 2054 Tokyo by Blackout Memories.


You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. To support the show visit https://ko-fi.com/harford

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Portal The Portal Wed, 21 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT 12:35 682e374310ca442d5feef460 false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/682e374310ca442d5feef460 682e374310ca442d5feef460 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 full 1 5 THE PORTAL: A wannabe estate agent is tasked with selling an unsellable property. They succeed, but in Haverfordwest, every deal comes with strings attached, and the devil really is in the detail.


Music: Desert Wind by Tellsonic

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> THE PORTAL: A wannabe estate agent is tasked with selling an unsellable property. They succeed, but in Haverfordwest, every deal comes with strings attached, and the devil really is in the detail.


Music: Desert Wind by Tellsonic

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Reenactment Reenactment Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 11:04 6807fb07da41f5ac1ad3967f false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/6807fb07da41f5ac1ad3967f 6807fb07da41f5ac1ad3967f 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 full 1 4 A battle reenactment spirals out of control, leading to a Cold War-era dictatorship in a small Welsh town. What begins as historical homage turns into a ruthless regime of paranoia, propaganda, and gulags by the Happy Shopper.


Music by SOULFULJAMTRACKS via Pixabay


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A battle reenactment spirals out of control, leading to a Cold War-era dictatorship in a small Welsh town. What begins as historical homage turns into a ruthless regime of paranoia, propaganda, and gulags by the Happy Shopper.


Music by SOULFULJAMTRACKS via Pixabay


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Abduction The Abduction Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT 13:50 67d9e32689c80e5ef09386dc false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/67d9e32689c80e5ef09386dc 67d9e32689c80e5ef09386dc 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 full 1 3 ABDUCTION: A disgraced tabloid journalist flees to Haverfordwest, hoping to rebuild his career. But when his fabricated UFO sightings spiral out of control, he finds himself at the centre of a media frenzy.  Desperate measures are taken. The town is forever changed.


Music by NaturesEye via Pixabay


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> ABDUCTION: A disgraced tabloid journalist flees to Haverfordwest, hoping to rebuild his career. But when his fabricated UFO sightings spiral out of control, he finds himself at the centre of a media frenzy.  Desperate measures are taken. The town is forever changed.


Music by NaturesEye via Pixabay


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Funeral The Funeral Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT 10:29 67a3dad5340a5590cd208e29 false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/67a3dad5340a5590cd208e29 67a3dad5340a5590cd208e29 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 full 1 1 A group of teenagers find a new hangout spot—the local crematorium. Years later, one of them returns, becoming entangled in a long-buried family feud, a mistaken funeral, and an overly convoluted cover-up. 


Music by Denis-Pavlov-Music via Pixabay


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A group of teenagers find a new hangout spot—the local crematorium. Years later, one of them returns, becoming entangled in a long-buried family feud, a mistaken funeral, and an overly convoluted cover-up. 


Music by Denis-Pavlov-Music via Pixabay


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Tower The Tower Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT 11:45 67a3db6e9c6f7f7f284f1397 false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/67a3db6e9c6f7f7f284f1397 67a3db6e9c6f7f7f284f1397 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 full 1 2 A town planner’s dream turns into a nightmare when he crosses the wrong developers. As Haverfordwest expands under his watch, mobsters, superstition, and civic ambition collide, leading to an architectural disaster that threatens to consume the town itself. 


Music: Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A town planner’s dream turns into a nightmare when he crosses the wrong developers. As Haverfordwest expands under his watch, mobsters, superstition, and civic ambition collide, leading to an architectural disaster that threatens to consume the town itself. 


Music: Tyrant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License


If you’d like to support Harford, go to https://bit.ly/harfordpod

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Harford: An Oral History Trailer Harford: An Oral History Trailer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:02:22 GMT 0:32 67a134f4d4ac62b7f5b7430a false https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/67a134f4d4ac62b7f5b7430a 67a134f4d4ac62b7f5b7430a 679e98dec4b7d8845ba629d0 trailer 1 Harford: An Oral History—a surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiralled into real conflict.


Written and performed by Dan Hooper.


Launching 20th February 2025 with two episodes, followed by new episodes every month.


Music by RelaxingTime via Pixabay

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Harford: An Oral History—a surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiralled into real conflict.


Written and performed by Dan Hooper.


Launching 20th February 2025 with two episodes, followed by new episodes every month.


Music by RelaxingTime via Pixabay

Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten history of Haverfordwest. In each episode, a town inhabitant recounts their role in a key moment of its past—from a disastrous attempt to build the world’s tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiraled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper


Winner: Golden Lobes — Best Scripted Comedy. The Observer said “These punchy 10- to 14-minuters crackle with bible-black, absurd, twisted humour.”and The Guardian described the show “Strange little monologues brimming with dry wit and unlikely twists.”


Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/harford


Written, produced & performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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