The Books Elf Podcast

Simple Fox Productions
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What happens when a weary traveler finds respite from the cold in a strange house in the wilderness? Why, they meet the Books Elf of course! Join our traveler around the fire as the Elf regales you with stories both classic, and obscure.

  1. 04/30/2022

    The War of the Worlds, Part 2

    The crowds begin gathering as news of the strange cylinder gets out. Just in time for the Martians to reveal themselves in all their horrific glory. Chapters 3 and 4 of The War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells. Music: Dark Times by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3611-dark-times License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    16 min

  2. 01/28/2022

    The War of the Worlds, Part 1

    We kick off Season 2 of the Books Elf podcast with a classic Sci-fi story. What happens when humanity is faced with an enemy far advanced from us, with designs of their own on our fair planet? “The chances of anything coming from Mars, are a million to one, he said.” Chapters 1 and 2 of The War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells. Music: Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    26 min

  3. 11/20/2021

    The Hobbit, Chapter 19: The Last Stage

    Having adventured far and seen many sights, Bilbo looks upon the last stage of his journey, his trip home. Chapter 19 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Music: Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3996-long-road-ahead License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

    25 min

  4. 11/13/2021

    The Hobbit, Chapter 18: The Return Journey

    Coming back to consciousness, Bilbo Baggins finds himself unharmed, if a little bruised, in the aftermath of the Battle of Five Armies. Chapter 18 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Music: The Parting by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4501-the-parting License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

    20 min

  5. 11/05/2021

    The Hobbit, Chapter 17: The Clouds Burst

    The gathering clouds of hostility burst open as Dain and the dwarves of the Iron Hills arrive to support Thorin, who has some choice words for his burglar. As the dwarves begin to make battle on the men and elves however, a darker threat reveals itself. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a brief glimpse of what my recording sessions sound like, and why I should pick accents I’m better at for characters with lots of dialogue. Chapter 17 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Music: Five Armies by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3762-five-armies License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

    28 min

  6. 10/29/2021

    The Hobbit, Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night

    As Thorin Oakenshield digs his heels in and refuses to parley with the forces of Mirkwood and Dale, Bilbo decides to take matters into his own hands. Chapter 16 of J.R.R Tolkien’s classic novel, The Hobbit. Music: Del Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravo License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

    19 min

  7. 10/18/2021

    The Hobbit, Chapter 15: The Gathering of the Clouds

    While Bard the Bowman and the people of Lake-town are preparing to march on The Lonely Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield receives news of the forces gathering about him and we learn something of the hearts of dwarves, and the power of dragon-guarded gold. Music: The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

    24 min

  8. 10/08/2021

    The Hobbit, Chapter 14: Fire and Water

    As Thorin’s Company settles down for some rest, we learn where Smaug went after leaving the mountain. His attention and anger turns to Lake-town, and the people within. Chapter 14 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Music: Five Armies by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3762-five-armies License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

    22 min
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What happens when a weary traveler finds respite from the cold in a strange house in the wilderness? Why, they meet the Books Elf of course! Join our traveler around the fire as the Elf regales you with stories both classic, and obscure.

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  • Creator
    Simple Fox Productions
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Simple Fox Productions 2021
  • Show Website
    The Books Elf Podcast