Harford: An Oral History

After losing his job and saying nothing to his partner, a man tries to manufacture his own luck and ends up searching the fields of Harford for a better tomorrowa.

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The Shortcut was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is "One and Only" by Pamela Yuen https://linktr.ee/pamelayuen. Licensed under CC BY https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

You can contact Dan at [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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

First released 2025, reissued while the show takes a short break. New episodes return in September.

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. Music: Cosmic Psychiatry by Brendon Moeller.

You can support the show at ko-fi.com/harford, by sharing it with a friend, or by leaving a rating and review.

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 in its past — from a disastrous attempt to build the world's tallest building to a battle reenactment that spiralled into real conflict. Written, produced and performed by Dan Hooper.

Winner: Golden Lobes Best Scripted Comedy. Featured in the Observer and the Guardian.

You can contact Dan at [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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

A man searches his past for the perfect job interview answer.

You can contact Dan at [email protected]. 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: [email protected]

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

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.

This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Raised by Wolves by Tellsonic.

You can contact Dan at [email protected]. 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: [email protected]

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

A self help guru returns to Harford to share his wisdom. But the question is, is he ready to learn from the town? 

This episode was written and performed by Dan Hooper. The music is Atlantis Particles by Johann Erickson.

If you like the show, please rate and review it, share it with a friend or consider supporting the show here https://ko-fi.com/harford

You can contact Dan at [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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 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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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

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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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 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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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 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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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