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Harford: An Oral History

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by Dan Hooper

16 episodes
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<p>A Golden Lobes award-winning surreal comedy podcast. Welcome to <strong>Harford: An Oral History</strong>—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.</p><br><p>Written and performed by Dan Hooper.</p><br><p>Cover image: Haverfordwest Castle by Roger Gittins, used under CC BY-SA 2.0.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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June 27, 2026

The Leader

<p>A civically minded archivist is thrust into the limelight as the new leader of Harford. But soon starts to wonder who is really pulling the strings.</p><br><p>This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Raised by Wolves by Tellsonic.</p><br><p>You can contact Dan at <a href="mailto:danhooper86@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">danhooper86@gmail.com</a>. To support the show visit <a href="https://ko-fi.com/harford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/harford</a></p><p>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</p><br><p>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.”</p><br><p>Support the show: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/harford?utm_source=acast&amp;utm_medium=show_page&amp;utm_campaign=show_support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/harford</a> </p><br><p>Written, produced &amp; performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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May 4, 2026

The Change

<p>A self help guru returns to Harford to share his wisdom. But the question is, is he ready to learn from the town?&nbsp;</p><br><p>This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Atlantis Particles by Johann Erickson.</p><br><p>If you like the show, please rate and review it, share it with a friend or consider supporting the show here <a href="https://ko-fi.com/harford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/harford</a> </p><br><p>You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. </p><p>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</p><br><p>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.”</p><br><p>Support the show: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/harford?utm_source=acast&amp;utm_medium=show_page&amp;utm_campaign=show_support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/harford</a> </p><br><p>Written, produced &amp; performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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March 30, 2026

The Competition

<p>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.</p><br><p>You can support the show by visiting <a href="https://ko-fi.com/harford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/harford</a>, sharing the show with a friend or rating and reviewing it.</p><br><p>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</p><br><p>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.”</p><br><p>You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. </p><p>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</p><br><p>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.”</p><br><p>Support the show: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/harford?utm_source=acast&amp;utm_medium=show_page&amp;utm_campaign=show_support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/harford</a> </p><br><p>Written, produced &amp; performed by Dan Hooper. Contact: danhooper86@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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What is Harford: An Oral History?
<p>A Golden Lobes award-winning surreal comedy podcast. Welcome to <strong>Harford: An Oral History</strong>—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.</p><br><p>Written and performed by Dan Hooper.</p><br><p>Cover image: Haverfordwest Castle by Roger Gittins, used under CC BY-SA 2.0.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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