Haverfordwest's Surreal Fictional History Unearthed in new Comedy Podcast
Harford: An Oral History, a new comedy podcast, launches on Thursday 20th February 2025 with its first two episodes. Written and performed by comedy writer Dan Hooper, this fictional series explores the surreal history of Haverfordwest—known locally as Harford—through its inhabitants.
Each episode, presented as a monologue, explores a chapter from Haverfordwest’s past—from an ill-fated bid to build the world’s tallest building in a small town to a battle reenactment that turned into real blood-fueled conflict. The stories are backed with the sounds of atmospheric, experimental music to enhance the surreal experience.
For fans of absurd, surreal humour, Harford offers 10–15 minute episodes that break from the typical chat format. The first two episodes drop together, with new ones released monthly.
Speaking about the podcast, Hooper said:
“My aim was to create something layered and strange—like stumbling onto a late-night radio broadcast. I didn’t want this podcast to follow the usual chat or interview format. Growing up in ’90s Haverfordwest, it felt like nothing exciting ever happened. This podcast aims to change that, even if none of it is true.”
Haverfordwest's Surreal Fictional History Unearthed in new Comedy Podcast
Harford: An Oral History, a new comedy podcast, launches on Thursday 20th February 2025 with its first two episodes. Written and performed by comedy writer Dan Hooper, this fictional series explores the surreal history of Haverfordwest—known locally as Harford—through its inhabitants.
Each episode, presented as a monologue, explores a chapter from Haverfordwest’s past—from an ill-fated bid to build the world’s tallest building in a small town to a battle reenactment that turned into real blood-fueled conflict. The stories are backed with the sounds of atmospheric, experimental music to enhance the surreal experience.
For fans of absurd, surreal humour, Harford offers 10–15 minute episodes that break from the typical chat format. The first two episodes drop together, with new ones released monthly.
Speaking about the podcast, Hooper said:
“My aim was to create something layered and strange—like stumbling onto a late-night radio broadcast. I didn’t want this podcast to follow the usual chat or interview format. Growing up in ’90s Haverfordwest, it felt like nothing exciting ever happened. This podcast aims to change that, even if none of it is true.”