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 | 178 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyHistory | |||
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Russell Kane turns his attention to the father of rock’n’roll, and along with guests Rajiv Karia, Ola Labib and Horatio Gould, must decide whether to Chuck the music maestro back into the past, or Berry his misdeeds and remember the music alone. You ... more
Sadism is literally named after the Marquis de Sade - so no surprise, Russell Kane and guests Kate Cheka, Ian Smith and Kazeem Jamal get tied up in knots when it comes to debating the man behind the myth. The original scholar of shagging, or the OG i... more
Luciano Pavarotti may be the most famous opera singer who ever lived - but his antics off-stage strike a less than gorgeous note for Russell Kane and guests Ed Night, Alexandra Haddow, and Maia Tassallini. The opera icon certainly knew how to use his... more
Russell Kane gets physical with Dan Tiernan, Ola Labib and Rajiv Karia as they try to work out whether Stephen Hawking was evil, or a genius. His breakthroughs in quantum physics changed our understanding of the universe - but his contribution to fil... more
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- Great concept but…
Tried the Frank Sinatra one but found all the hosts painful, especially the young woman who said she didn’t like his ‘songs don’t have a beat’, only ‘middle aged white men like him’ and in any case she really didn’t know any of his songs! Painful woke rubbish.
Apple Podcasts1Mark Eggins
Australia25 days ago - Addictive
Funny and educational. Love the banter and the points of view. Very thought-provoking.
Apple Podcasts5Red BaroninskiAustraliaa month ago - Fun, Funny, and you learn a little!
Love this podcast. Just came across it and started from the beginning. It’s like being in a dinner conversation with your mates and talking about interesting characters from history. One of my biggest takeaways is that we Americans are the ones who have been pronouncing Adidas incorrectly all this time!
Apple Podcasts5smds2012
United States2 months ago - Pointless
Unbearable chit chat, pointless giggling.
Apple Podcasts2Lond32
Italy3 months 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 Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #218 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #44 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #84 | Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  France/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #190 | Italy/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
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What is Evil Genius about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show blends science, history, and comedy to reframe famous figures and animals as either evil or genius, using rapid-fire banter, expert insights, and humorous anecdotes. Episodes typically pair scientists or researchers with comedians to unpack biology, behavior, and cultural myths, then invite audience polls to crown the subject as genius or evil. The format often weaves in pop culture references, provocative questions, and lighthearted debates, with a final vote that crowdsources a verdict from the panel and listeners. A standout trait is the rotating lineup of guests—from zoologists and evolutionary biologists to humorists and writers—creating a lively mix of credibility and entertainment that can appeal to curious listeners who wa... more
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Evil Genius launched 9 years ago and published 178 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. Ed Night
2. Maia Tassallini
3. Natalie Cooper
4. Karim Vahed
5. Glenn Moore
6. Esther Manito
7. Dr. Natalie Cooper
8. Jules Howard
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