Harford: An Oral History

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 [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 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?

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Written and performed by Dan Hooper. Music: 2054 Tokyo by Blackout Memories. Contact: [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 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.

Support the show: ko-fi.com/harford

Written and performed by Dan Hooper. Music: Desert Wind by Tellsonic.

Contact: [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 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.

Support the show: ko-fi.com/harford

Written and performed by Dan Hooper. Music: SOULFULJAMTRACKS via Pixabay.

Contact: [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 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.

Support the show: ko-fi.com/harford

Written and performed by Dan Hooper. Music: NaturesEye via Pixabay. Contact: [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 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.

Support the show: ko-fi.com/harford

Written and performed by Dan Hooper. Music: Denis-Pavlov-Music via Pixabay. Contact: [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 town planner's dream turns into a nightmare when he crosses the wrong developers. As Harford expands under his watch, mobsters, superstition, and civic ambition collide, leading to an architectural disaster that threatens to consume the town itself.

Support the show: ko-fi.com/harford

Written and performed by Dan Hooper. Music: Tyrant by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Contact: [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.

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: [email protected]

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