
It’s good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 8 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryComedy | |||

Was Al Capone a brutal villain who took no prisoners? Or a Robin Hood type figure who seized an opportunity in a tale of rags to riches? Jack Skipper, Maisie Adam and Daliso Chaponda are tasked with finding out whether Al Capone is evil or genius.
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Vampire Bats: should we give these misunderstood goth pigeons another shot? Or ghost them for good?
Join comedian Russell Kane, zoological correspondent Jules Howard and comedian Rachel Fairburn, as they check out the amazing world of vampire bats -... more
Maggots: should we love these sweet, misunderstood baby flies? Or dread these gruesome creepies?
Join comedian Russell Kane, entomologist Erica McAlister and comedian Ola Labib as they check out the remarkable world of maggots.
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Snakes. Are they slithering wronguns or super sleek legends?
Join comedian Russell Kane, zoologist Yussef Rafik and comedian Felicity Ward as they deep-dive snakes, looking specifically at the viper to decide if they are Evil or Genius.
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•EPISODE: Evil Animals (Snakes) in which the host “hones in” on a species. It’s “HOMES in”; “hone” means “sharpen”.
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Love the podcast and especially enjoying the new animal episodes. Good fun and educational.
I’ve only just discovered this podcast and absolutely LOVE IT! Makes me laugh out loud..
Having listened to this podcast for a while and now the new one on animals I have to say I love the new twist on it. A nice mix of animal facts and humour.
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The content focuses on humorously dissecting historical figures and animals often perceived as either villains or heroes. It engages listeners with comedic discussions, where hosts and guests share unexpected insights about infamous figures and creatures, allowing for a fresh perspective on their legacies. Episodes cover a range of topics, from historical icons like Jackie Kennedy and Napoleon to intriguing animals like snakes and dolphins. There is a distinctive blend of education and entertainment, as each episode concludes with a light-hearted debate on whether the subject at hand should be classified as evil or genius, encouraging listeners to think critically about societal perceptions of morality and fame.
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Evil Genius launched 8 years ago and published 138 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Evil Genius include:
1. Rachel Fairburn
2. Jules Howard
3. Dr. Erica McAlister
4. Felicity Ward
5. Yussef Rafik
6. Richard Herring
7. Ola Labib
8. Pierre Novellie
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