Show overview
Evil Genius with Russell Kane has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 168 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 42 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 64% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 34 episodes published. Published by BBC.
From the publisher
It’s good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.
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Joan of Arc
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Helen of Troy
William Shakespeare
Nancy Reagan
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Brigitte Bardot
Colonel Sanders
Lord Lucan
Nancy Mitford
Ozzy Osbourne
EThe Godfather of heavy metal, a legendary reality star and Birmingham’s favourite son - Ozzy Osbourne certainly has the makings of a genius. But was there something darker lurking beneath the leather trench coat? Lindsey Santoro, Hasan Al Habib, and Alexandra Haddow are tasked with examining whether the Prince of Darkness lives up to his name.Additional material: Christina Riggs, Ruth Husko and Katie Sayer Researcher: Christina Riggs Recording Engineer: Dom Boucher Sound Editor: Kate Mac Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul SmithThe producer was Katie Sayer. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.
Evil Genius: Returning Soon
Evil Genius is back soon with more good, bad, ugly - and very, very funny. Hear it first on BBC Sounds.
Evil Animals - Sea Otters
EJoin comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests deep dive those fluffy marine mammals – sea otters. They may look cute and cuddly, but with their strong teeth and powerful bite, there’s more to them than meets the eye.Helping Russell decide whether sea otters are evil or genius are comedian, writer and actress Laura Smyth and Dr. Natalie Cooper, Merit Researcher at the Natural History Museum.Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs Researcher: Catherine Beazley Sound Recordist: Gareth Wood Digital Editor: Jerry Peal Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith Producer: Simon NichollsEvil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.
Evil Animals - Spiders
Join comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests spill the beans on spiders. Consistently ranked amongst the most creepy and crawly, we ask are spiders abusive arachnids or kooky cuties?Helping Russell decide whether spiders are evil or genius are top comedian Josh Jones and leading entomologist & England Manager for Buglife, Dr. Karim Vahed.Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs Researcher: Catherine Beazley Sound Recordist: Gareth Wood Digital Editor: Jerry Peal Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith Producer: Simon NichollsEvil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.
Evil Animals - Herring Gulls
Join comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests deep dive our seaside favourite – the Herring Gull. Is this bird a Flapping Felon or a proper paid-up member of the Coastal Carb Clean-up Crew?Helping Russell decide whether Herring Gulls are evil or genius are comedian Jordan Gray and scientist Holly Dominique.Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs Researcher: Catherine Beazley Sound Recordist: Nick Thackeray-Cron Digital Editor: Jerry Peal Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith Producer: Simon NichollsEvil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.
Evil Animals - Sharks
EJoin comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests spill the beans on sharks. Is this apex predator a Fin-credible Hulk or deep-sea demon? Helping Russell decide whether sharks are evil or genius are comedian Susie McCabe and zoologist Billy Heaney.Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs Researcher: Catherine Beazley Sound Recordist: Gareth Wood Digital Editor: Jerry Peal Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith Producer: Simon NichollsEvil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.
Evil Animals - Mosquitoes
EComedian Russell Kane lifts the lid on mosquitoes and asks... are they buzz kills or buzz buddies?Helping Russell decide whether mosquitoes are evil or genius are Dr. Erica McAlister – Principal Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum and comedian Desiree Burch.Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina RiggsResearcher: Catherine Beazley Sound Recordist: Gareth Wood Digital Editor: Jerry Peal Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith Producer: Simon NichollsEvil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.
Evil Animals - Penguins
Join comedian Russell Kane as he digs the dirt on penguins. Are penguins whimsical waddlers or cold-hearted sex pests? Helping Russell decide whether penguins are evil or genius are comedian Felicity Ward and zoologist Lucy Cooke.Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs Researcher: Catherine Beazley Sound Recordist: Gareth Wood Digital Editor: Jerry Peal Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith Producer: Simon NichollsEvil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.