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Ronald Reagan
Jerry Springer
AIDS Crisis
Elizabeth Taylor
Marie Antoinette
Karl Lagerfeld
Attila the Hun
Princess Margaret
The Beatles
Western Roman Empire
Hunnish Warfare
Reality Television
Revolution
Iran-Contra Affair
Cold War
BBC Radio 4
Beatlemania
John Lennon
Paul Mccartney
Hollywood

It’s good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Rachel Fairburn
Comedian and host of All Killer No Filler
Episode: Evil Animals - Vampire Bats
Jules Howard
Zoology correspondent and author of Choose Your Own Evolution
Episode: Evil Animals - Vampire Bats
Dr. Erica McAlister
Principal curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Episode: Evil Animals - Maggots
Felicity Ward
Australian comedian known for her stand-up performances and unique take on animal behavior.
Episode: Evil Animals - Snakes
Yussef Rafik
Zoologist, wildlife presenter, and expert on snakes.
Episode: Evil Animals - Snakes
Richard Herring
Comedy royalty, also with an animal surname
Episode: Florence Nightingale
Ola Labib
Stand-up force, NHS hero
Episode: Florence Nightingale
Pierre Novellie
Observational assassin with a voice like a weary surgeon
Episode: Florence Nightingale
Emmanuel Sonubi
Comic, actor, and ex-bouncer
Episode: Father of bodybuilding, Joe Weider

Host

Russell Kane
Host of Evil Animals and Evil Genius, known for his comedic commentary and engaging discussions on historical figures and animals.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • Hone sweet hone

    •EPISODE: Evil Animals (Snakes) in which the host “hones in” on a species. It’s “HOMES in”; “hone” means “sharpen”.

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    United Statesa month ago
  • Snakes are genius

    Love the podcast and especially enjoying the new animal episodes. Good fun and educational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veronica Beccabunga
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • So good!

    I’ve only just discovered this podcast and absolutely LOVE IT! Makes me laugh out loud..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    …….maria…..
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Hamsters

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HCycH1
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners enjoy the witty banter combined with educational content, making complex subjects entertaining.
Reviews highlight the podcast's unique blend of comedy and history, with some critiques on the depth of research for specific episodes.
The humor and lighthearted discussions often lead to thoughtful reflections on morality and history.

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#143
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#38
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#105
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#218
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#58
United Arab Emirates/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#69
New Zealand/Comedy

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Evil Animals - Maggots
Q: Have you always been fascinated by insects, even as a kid?
Yes, I was collecting fleas and observing maggots from a very young age, which was unusual but has led to a career in entomology.
Evil Animals - Maggots
Q: What has been your biggest moment of personal evolution?
Discovering that I can get paid to talk about maggots has been a significant moment of personal evolution for me.
Marilyn Monroe
Q: Marilyn Monroe, Evil or Genius, Tony first.
It's a difficult one, this one, really, because for a long time, I was thinking, no, Genius, I'm going to come down on Genius.
Wicked: Elphaba (The Wicked Witch of the West)
Q: Did she mean to drop the house on the sister or was that like a terrible accident?
It was implied that her arrival was not random, sparking discussions about fate.
Wicked: Elphaba (The Wicked Witch of the West)
Q: So Elphaba Thropp, what do we know about her?
She was born to the governor of Munchkinland and isolated due to her green skin and strong sense of justice.

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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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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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