# The Competition

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Podcast: [Harford: An Oral History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harford-an-oral-history-7199485)
Published: 2026-03-30T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/harford/episodes/the-competition
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Duration seconds: 941

## Resource

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 https://ko-fi.com/harford , sharing the show with a friend or rating and reviewing it. 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.” You can contact Dan at danhooper86@gmail.com. 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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