Harford: An Oral History
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.
The Leader
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 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...
The Change
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.
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You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com.
Harford: An Oral History is a monthly surreal comedy podcast uncovering the strange and forgotten h...
The Competition
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.
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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 di...
The Corporation
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 reena...
The Mascot
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 talles...
The Drift
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 i...
The Meeting
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 di...
The Bomb
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 i...
The Stag
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 d...
The Library
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...
The Portal
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 perf...
Reenactment
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 disa...
The Abduction
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...
The Funeral
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 wor...
The Tower
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...
Harford: An Oral History Trailer
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 fo...
