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Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Hosted by Russell Kane · comedy · EN

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

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Questions about Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Who hosts Evil Genius with Russell Kane?

Evil Genius with Russell Kane is hosted by Russell Kane. The show has published 174 episodes to date.

What has Evil Genius with Russell Kane covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Series 13: Founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard" (28 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Series 13: Catherine de' Medici" (21 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "Series 13: Princess Diana" (14 October 2026, 40 minutes).

How often does Evil Genius with Russell Kane publish?

Evil Genius with Russell Kane publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 174 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Evil Genius with Russell Kane?

Booking probability for Evil Genius with Russell Kane is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Evil Genius with Russell Kane requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Evil Genius with Russell Kane's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Russell Kane hosts Evil Genius with Russell Kane, a comedy podcast with 174 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 28, 202637 min

    L Ron Hubbard was a writer of science fiction and an inventor of fictional worlds. He also founded Scientology. Helping Russell decide whether Hubbard himself was a champion or a charlatan are disciples Stephen Bailey...

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    Series 13: Catherine de' Medici

    Oct 21, 202640 min

    Catherine de' Medici, the legendary queen of France, was known across Europe for her murderous ways. The so-called ‘serpent queen’ rarely saw her husband’s anaconda - but she did carve a role for herself as the OG...

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    Series 13: Princess Diana

    Oct 14, 202640 min

    Diana Spencer is one of the most famous women who ever lived. But behind closed doors, was the people’s princess really anything more just a pouting poser? Russell Kane is joined by Stephen Bailey, Hasan Al Habib and...

  • Evil Genius with Russell Kane

    Series 13: Chuck Berry

    Oct 7, 202634 min

    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...

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    Series 13: Marquis de Sade

    Sep 30, 202645 min

    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...

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    Series 13: Pavarotti

    Sep 23, 202640 min

    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...

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    Series 13: Stephen Hawking

    Sep 16, 202639 min

    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...

  • Evil Genius with Russell Kane

    Series 13: Jilly Cooper

    Sep 9, 202640 min

    Russell Kane is bullied by Bella Hull, Rosie Holt and Katie Norris, with occasional discussion of Jilly Cooper. Was the sexed-up scribe evil, or a genius? Is it weird to throw an orgy with your brother? Will Russell...

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    Series 13: The Humans are Taking Over

    Sep 1, 20261 min

    Russell Kane returns to reassess history's heroes and villains - and this series, those heroes and villains include Jilly Cooper, Stephen Hawking, Pavarotti, the Marquis de Sade, L Ron Hubbard, Sean Connery, Catherine...

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    Evil Animals, Series 3: Meerkats

    Aug 26, 202633 min

    Joining comedian Russell Kane to decide whether Meerkats are evil or genius are Merit Researcher at the Natural History Museum, Dr. Natalie Cooper and and comedian Susie McCabe. Written by: Eve Delaney & Ruth Huskisson...

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    Evil Animals, Series 3: Chimpanzees

    Aug 12, 202634 min

    Joining comedian Russell Kane to decide whether Chimpanzees are evil or genius are the zoologist and author Jules Howard and comedian Esther Manito. Written by: Eve Delaney & Ruth Huskisson Additional material by...

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    Evil Animals, Series 3: Orcas

    Aug 5, 202633 min

    Russell Kane deep dives Orcas. Marine Menace Masterminds or Deep Sea Superstars? Helping him decide whether Orcas are evil or genius are zoologist Billy Heaney and comedian Lucy Porter. Written by: Eve Delaney & Ruth...

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    Evil Animals, Series 3: Tortoises

    Jul 22, 202633 min

    Comedian Russell Kane dishes the dirt on Tortoises. Helping him decide whether Tortoises – aka Shellena Gomez - are evil or genius are zoologist and author Jules Howard and comedian Peter Rethinasamy. Written by: Eve...

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    Evil Animals, Series 3: Vultures

    Jul 15, 202633 min

    Comedian Russell Kane spills the beans on Vultures (not literally). Helping Russell decide whether Vultures are evil or genius are zoologist and author Lucy Cooke and comedian, writer and actress Desiree Burch. Written...

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    Evil Animals, Series 3: Wasps

    Jul 8, 202636 min

    Comedian Russell Kane dishes the dirt on Wasps. Are Wasps malicious menaces or misunderstood marvels? Helping Russell decide whether Wasps are evil or genius are Professor of Behavioural Ecology at UCL, Seirian Sumner...

  • Jul 1, 202632 min

    Russell Kane is back with the feral sibling of Evil Genius. We're spilling the beans on Koalas. Are they Adorable Aussie icons or shit-eating nightmares? Helping Russell decide whether Koalas are evil or genius are...

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    Ronnie Biggs

    Jun 17, 202638 min

    He’s one of the most famous criminals in British history, but was railway enthusiast Ronnie Biggs really just a petty crook who fell on his feet? From his 36 years on the run, to his brief stint as a punk icon, Louise...

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    Joan of Arc

    Jun 10, 202639 min

    A teenage nerd with anger management issues, Joan of Arc has been immortalised as a figure of resistance across the generations. But was the Maid of Orleans really just a pick-me girl with a dodgy haircut? Ola Labib...

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    Mozart

    Jun 3, 202638 min

    He’s the most famous composer there’s ever been; a child prodigy who produced more than 600 works in his short life. But was the ‘miracle of Vienna’ really anything more than just a manchild with a scat fetish? Kate...

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    The Critters Are Back!

    May 27, 20262 min

    Evil Animals is back with a whole new menagerie of beasts. Comedian Russell Kane and his panel will debate whether Koalas, Wasps, Tortoises, Vultures, Orcas, Meerkats, Ants, Rats and Chimpanzees are evil or genius...

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