Harford: An Oral History
By Dan Hooper
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.
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Latest episode
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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.I… -
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.You can support the show by visiting -
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 [email protected]. To support the show v… -
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 Syl… -
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 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 SagaYo… -
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 C… -
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 W… -
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 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 T…