

Evil Genius with Russell Kane
BBC Sounds
It’s good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 54sec
Evil Genius: Returning Soon
Evil Genius is back soon with more good, bad, ugly - and very, very funny. Hear it first on BBC Sounds.

Mar 18, 2026 • 33min
Evil Animals - Sea Otters
Join 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.

Mar 11, 2026 • 32min
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.

Mar 4, 2026 • 31min
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.

Feb 25, 2026 • 34min
Evil Animals - Sharks
Join 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.

Feb 18, 2026 • 31min
Evil Animals - Mosquitoes
Comedian 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.

Feb 11, 2026 • 31min
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.

Feb 4, 2026 • 35min
Evil Animals - Dogs
Comedian Russell Kane gets to the bottom of dogs (no, not that bottom). Are dogs – aka Hairy Styles – the Goodest Bois or Barkitects of Chaos?Helping Russell decide whether dogs are cute marvels or four-legged psychopaths are comedian Lucy Porter and zoologist Jules Howard.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.

Jan 15, 2026 • 1min
Evil Animals: Returning Soon
Evil Animals is crawling back into this feed. Stay tuned for brand new episodes, featuring dogs, penguins and sharks!

Jan 14, 2026 • 37min
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan was undeniably a star and cultural icon. But beneath his rock hard brand lies scandal, abuse and shocking values. Sara Pascoe, Gbemi Oladipo and John Tothill must weigh up the evidence before deciding: evil or genius.Additional material: Eve Delaney and Christina Riggs
Researcher: Christina Riggs
Sound Editor: Kate Mac
Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy
Executive Producer: Paul SmithThe producer was Sasha Bobak. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.


