Evil Genius with Russell Kane
BBC Radio 4It’s good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHistory | |||
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Russell Kane dishes the dirt on our favourite rodent – the rat. Joining him to decide whether Rats are evil or genius are the Natural History Museum’s Merit Researcher Natalie Cooper and comedian Susie McCabe.
Written by: Eve Delaney & Ruth Huskisso... more
Comedian Russell Kane dishes the dirt on Tortoises. Helping him decide whether Tortoises – aka Shellena Gomez - are evil or genius are zoologist and author Jules Howard and comedian Peter Rethinasamy.
Written by: Eve Delaney & Ruth Huskisson Additio... more
Comedian Russell Kane spills the beans on Vultures (not literally).
Helping Russell decide whether Vultures are evil or genius are zoologist and author Lucy Cooke and comedian, writer and actress Desiree Burch.
Written by: Eve Delaney & Ruth Huskis... more
Comedian Russell Kane dishes the dirt on Wasps. Are Wasps malicious menaces or misunderstood marvels?
Helping Russell decide whether Wasps are evil or genius are Professor of Behavioural Ecology at UCL, Seirian Sumner and comedian Lindsey Santoro.
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Unbearable chit chat, pointless giggling.
Apple Podcasts2Lond32
Italy10 days ago - My Number 1 Podcast
This podcast has made me laugh so much over the years. It’s so entertaining and then you end up learning lots about the people that you didn’t know! Genius Genius Genius 🔥
Apple Podcasts5Kir1stymc
United Kingdom2 months ago - Joan of arc
I love the podcast but think ED got it right but the wrong reasons.
Joan hung with a badddddd crowd and her closest confidant and mentor in those early days was a wealthy French baron Giles de Retz considered one of histories most notorious serial killers.
He was one of the first diplomats to meet Joan and engaged in a number of the sieges with her and possibly attempted a rescue. After the war he became an evil villain straight out of a nightmare.
He engaged in satanic sadistic ritualist... more
Apple Podcasts5elf.pebbles
Ireland2 months ago - Too much laughing at themselves
I used to love this. The content is good. But now you have to wade through them laughing at themselves so much to be able to enjoy and understand the topic of the episode.
Apple Podcasts3Peaches & Jnr
Australia2 months ago Generally a good listen, but like many that are in the privileged position to swoop on in forty and fifty years on, when the cultural landscape has been clear cut and all sorted, they often mistake their privilege for the privilege of others. Have a chortle if you must, but one of the casualties of the cultural delay is simple accuracy. Try harder to be that, i.e. simply accurate
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Apple Podcasts | #74 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #178 | Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  France/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  South Africa/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  Singapore/Comedy |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil Genius
What is Evil Genius about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A witty, panel-driven show that pits famous figures and pop culture icons against each other in a playful verdict of genius or evil. Across recent episodes, the conversations mix history, science, and cultural critique with brisk banter from a rotating set of comedians and experts. The format often pairs deep-dive context with humorous takes, audience polls, and provocative “vote” moments that decide whether a subject is more genius or evil. The show stands out for its wide-ranging topics—from Mozart and Shakespeare to sea otters, gulls, and notorious public figures—delivering accessible history and science with entertainment-forward storytelling.
Noteworthy aspects include a consistent humor-infused approach to serious subjects, panel dyn... more
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2. Seirian Sumner
3. Lindsey Santoro
4. Ed Hedges
5. Lily Phillips
6. Steve Bugeja
7. Kate Cheka
8. Stephen Bailey
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