Épisodes

  • The Meeting
    Nov 28 2025

    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.

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    13 min
  • The Bomb
    Oct 30 2025

    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.

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    14 min
  • The Stag
    Sep 3 2025

    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.

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    19 min
  • The Library
    Jun 25 2025

    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.

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    14 min
  • The Portal
    May 21 2025

    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.

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    13 min
  • Reenactment
    Apr 22 2025

    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.

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    11 min
  • The Abduction
    Mar 20 2025

    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.

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    14 min
  • The Funeral
    Feb 20 2025

    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.

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    10 min