Harford: An Oral History

Dan Hooper
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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.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    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 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.

    12 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    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 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.

    13 min

  3. 10/30/2025

    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 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.

    14 min

  4. 09/03/2025

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

    19 min

  5. 06/25/2025

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

    14 min

  6. 05/21/2025

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

    13 min

  7. 04/22/2025

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

    11 min

  8. 03/20/2025

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

    14 min

  9. 02/20/2025

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

    12 min

  10. 02/20/2025

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

    10 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

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

    1 min

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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.

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