The Shadow of the Hook

Battle in the Meadow & Darkness in Shadow - Part 3In this final episode, the conclusion to the battle in the meadow plays out! Will Oskar escape from the dryad’s spell? Will Von Lippe’s evil plans be successful? Who will triumph? Who will fail? All will be told in the conclusion to The Shadow of the Hook!The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleyYAY - Rosa, 11yo from Wellington, New ZealandSound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, water drop low, water drop, bubbles, horse neigh), NPS (grasshopper)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Battle in the Meadow & Darkness in Shadow - Part 2In this episode, the battle in the meadow begins! Oskar finds himself in a confusing and tricky situation and Quilby steps his magical talents up a notch.The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleyYAY - Rosa, 11yo from Wellington, New ZealandSound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, water drop low, wind, crumbling, bubbles, zombie moan, horse neigh), Grant Evans (thunder sound fx), JaBa (fire burning), Mark DiAngelo (wind)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Battle in the Meadow & Darkness in Shadow - Part 1In this episode, well… what doesn’t happen in this episode! The companions emerge from the cave to find foul things afoot on the meadow. To tell you any more would spoil the tale, so you’ll just have to listen and find out!The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleyYAY - Rosa, 11yo from Wellington, New ZealandSound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, thunder strike 2 & 3, tunnel, maniacal witches laugh), Grant Evans (thunder sound fx), Caroline Ford (small scrape)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Companions Lost and Whirlwinds Tossed - Part 3In this episode, we continue hearing the tale of what happened on the playground from Rosa and Oscar’s viewpoint and they come to a conclusion about friendship. Back in the cave, Oskar finds something on the cold stone floor that could help them. Quilby and Ash return from the goblin markets with more bad news...The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleyYAY - Rosa, 11yo from Wellington, New ZealandSound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, tunnel, spooky water drops), Daniel Simion (flock of seagulls), stephan (creaking door spooky).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Companions Lost and Whirlwinds Tossed - Part 2In this episode, The companions face off with Mother of Silk… trying their best to escape. Ash and Quilby take off on a side adventure without Oskar and Rosa, while the siblings finally discuss why Oskar has been so sad (not recommended listening just before bed).The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleyYAY - Rosa, 11yo from Wellington, New ZealandSound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, tunnel, wind), Mark DiAngelo (wind).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Companions Lost and Whirlwinds TossedIn this episode, The toll king finds out that someone has been up to no good and is using dark magic under The Hook. We learn the fate of poor Quilby and follow the remaining companions as they continue to face the hazardous tests of the Gifting Grotto (not recommended listening just before bed)The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleyYAY - Rosa, 11yo from Wellington, New ZealandSound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, tunnel, mirror breaking), Caroline Ford (small scrape), stephan (creaking door spooky).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Children Missing and Glowworms Glistening In this episode, Oskar and Rosa’s parents are starting to panic wondering what their kids are up to! What they are up to is facing tests in the cavernous dungeons of the Gifting Grotto… some of which they may not pass… oh and if you haven’t peeped yet, this episode could scare your slippers off your feet… (not recommended listening just before bed)The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleyYAY - Rosa, 11yo from Wellington, New ZealandSound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, tunnel, water drop low), Daniel Simion (old fashioned doorbell), NPS (grasshopper)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Strange, Strangers and Strangeness - Part 2In this episode Oskar, Rosa, Quilby and Ash reach the base of the Hook and  face their first test at the entrance to the Gifting Grotto… A battle of wits against a very crumbly opponent. Oh and a special message at the end from two naughty fellows!The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a reading of a book. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, crumbling), Jett Rifkin (yay), Mark DiAngelo (wind)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Strange, Strangers and Strangeness - Part 1In this episode, our companions enter the house of the misfit fairy creatures just in time for a feast. But things take a wrong turn as they tell their tale… while Trevor and Graaawp chill down instead of chilling out!The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a book reading. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder), Jett Rifkin (yay), Caroline Ford (crackle - slowed down).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Howling Heads and Patchwork Sleds - Part 2In this episode, our four friends travel deep into the Gloom forest but soon realise they are being followed… and what was that about a hortyhowhow? And who is building up an army of goblins on the mountain… Oh my, this is too much!The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden. This is a book reading. Please start at Passage 1.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder), Jett Rifkin (yay), May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Howling Heads and Patchwork Sleds - Part 1In this episode, we learn the fate of Sandy as she continues to try capturing the Grobble with kindness. The fabled unicorn is met by our companions but Rosa loses her cool. Mrs Von Lippe receives an unwanted telephone call that sets her into action... but what is she making in her pot??? The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, bubbling cauldron), Jett Rifkin (yay)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Insects, Swamps and Majestic Chomps - Part 2In this episode, Our froggish friends try their best to remain invisible while the grobbling creature enters their swamp. The four companions do their best to elude the stingers of the magical wasp creatures and... what is that white creature grazing on the mound?The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder), Jett Rifkin (yay), Wolfgang Wimmers (trumpet fanfare lol)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Insects, Swamps and Majestic Chomps - Part 1The companions have braved the rantings of Mrs Von Lippe and got their hands on the map to the Gifting Grotto to find the Spider Silk Net. As the four friends head off into the forest, they soon find that the easiest paths to follow may not be the best ones! And we catch up with Trevor and Grawwwp as they head off in search of food at their favourite spot - the Swamp! But who is waiting there for them? And who or what in the world was Mother???The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, whip), Mark Mattingly (falcon), Daniel Simion (meadowlark, small dog barking), Jett Rifkin (yay).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Stinking Crones and Monstrous Moans - Part 2If you're going to get a little scared, this is where things take a turn for our companions as they enter Spellbound Specialties Art Supply, to try to convince Mrs Von Lippe to tell them the secret of where to find the spider silk net. Oskar sees right through Von Lippe's overly cheery personality and tries to get her to show her true self. However, could there be worse things out there on the hill, waiting in the dark???The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, spooky water drops, tunnel), Jett Rifkin (yay).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Stinking Crones and Monstrous Moans - Part 1In this episode, our four companions get back to Winwood Heights and hear the background of Mrs Von Lippe, the owner of the local art supply store. They set out and learn more about the folk of the hill before things start to get a little creepy the closer they get to the store...The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder), Jett Rifkin (yay), KevanGC (ticking clock), aldo (hiking a trail), Mark DiAngelo (wind).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

A Call for Help and a Pool of Kelp - Part 2In this episode, our four companions head to Scorching Bay to try and summon the only creature who can help them, their fairy guardian. But the Grobble is hot on their heels and about to pounce...The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, beach waves), Jett Rifkin (yay).May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

A Call for Help and a Pool of Kelp - Part 1In this episode, Oskar, Rosa, Ash and Quilby seek out the children's fairy guardian to get some help with their grobbily problem. Our two exhausted frog friends find a peaceful place to rest... but something is sniffing around, in the dark!The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, tunnel), Jett Rifkin (yay), snottyboy (frogs croaking)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Of Terrible Timing and Ravenous Rhyming - Part 2In this episode, Oskar and Rosa meet and learn to communicate with the two frightened fairy folk sheltering in their house. After listening to their story they must decide if they should help... but what is out there… lurking in the forest?The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, bubbling, waterfall, tunnel), Jett Rifkin (yay), Daniel Simion (meadowlark, creepy background)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Of Terrible Timing and Ravenous Rhyming - Part 1In this episode, meet Oskar and Rosa, who live in the shadow of a hook shaped mountain peak. Something is stirring under The Hook - something that will change their lives forever.The Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Note to Parents - This podcast contains scary elements that may upset younger or sensitive listeners. Please listen to all episodes before sharing with children if you are concerned.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. MacauleySound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder, water drops), Jett Rifkin (yay), KevanGC (ticking clock), Mark DiAngelo (wind), Daniel Simion (meadowlark)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show

Creeping into your ears very soon... The Shadow of the Hook - an heroic journey into the hidden... read by the author, Wolfgang Wimmers.In this special episode we hear Wolfgang introduce the show in his "real voice" as well as introducing three of the main characters of of this never before published work - The Shadow of the HookQuilby - a young gnomeling wizard, lacking confidence.Ash - a gruff fairy with broken wings.The Grobble - a vicious and gloopy troll with sharp, sharp teethThe Shadow of the Hook - a fantasy podcast for children 8+ and for those few adults that haven't forgotten that magic (and a little mayhem) truly exists off the beaten path... in the hidden.Props to:Cover Design by Adam J.D. Macauley Sound effects from Soundbible.com: Mike Koenig (thunder), Jett Rifkin (yay)May contain scary elements, heroic bravery and traces of nuts!Support the show