<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/chronicled/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Chronicled]]></title><podcast:guid>ecf50b58-c158-5b25-ad9e-594f7f828f04</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Hoof & Fang]]></copyright><managingEditor>Hoof &amp; Fang</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves and author Maz Maddox spent over two years reading, recapping, and reacting to the Scholastic middle-grade science fiction series Animorphs. Kirt read the series as a child. Maz is reading it for the first time.

Previously only available to their Patreon subscribers, anyone can now enjoy their take on the highs and lows of this epic, ridiculous, heartbreaking, and heart-warming series...which neither of them can believe was written for children.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg</url><title>Chronicled</title><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Hoof &amp; Fang</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Hoof &amp; Fang</itunes:author><description>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves and author Maz Maddox spent over two years reading, recapping, and reacting to the Scholastic middle-grade science fiction series Animorphs. Kirt read the series as a child. Maz is reading it for the first time.

Previously only available to their Patreon subscribers, anyone can now enjoy their take on the highs and lows of this epic, ridiculous, heartbreaking, and heart-warming series...which neither of them can believe was written for children.</description><link>https://chronicled.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An Animorphs Recap & Reaction Fancast]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Comedy"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"><itunes:category text="After Shows"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Animorphs #12 The Reaction</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #12 The Reaction</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Rachel's got some pretty strange stuff happening. She can't control her morphing. One minute, she's doing homework. The next, she's morphing a full-grown crocodile, and -- without returning to human form -- she becomes an elephant. That's when the floor gives way, and Rachel finds herself looking up at what used to be the kitchen ceiling.</p><p>What's going on? No one's sure, but Rachel and the other Animorphs have to figure it out -- quickly. Because if someone sees Rachel's out-of-control morphing, the other Animorphs and Ax are in for some serious trouble..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Emily at <a href="https://www.emilyellet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.emilyellet.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Rachel's got some pretty strange stuff happening. She can't control her morphing. One minute, she's doing homework. The next, she's morphing a full-grown crocodile, and -- without returning to human form -- she becomes an elephant. That's when the floor gives way, and Rachel finds herself looking up at what used to be the kitchen ceiling.</p><p>What's going on? No one's sure, but Rachel and the other Animorphs have to figure it out -- quickly. Because if someone sees Rachel's out-of-control morphing, the other Animorphs and Ax are in for some serious trouble..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Emily at <a href="https://www.emilyellet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.emilyellet.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">79d5a9ef-a626-485d-8965-d900839b3fea</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/79d5a9ef-a626-485d-8965-d900839b3fea.mp3" length="92313669" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #11 The Forgotten</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #11 The Forgotten</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "There's been an accident. Someone crash-landed a Yeerk Bug fighter. And the Yeerks have been trying to cover it up - quickly. But not before Tobias spots it. So the Animorphs and Ax decide to steal the ship to show the world that Earth has been invaded.</p><p>That's when things go terribly wrong. Before they know it, Jake, the Animorphs, and Ax find themselves in another place. Another time. And there's no way home..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "There's been an accident. Someone crash-landed a Yeerk Bug fighter. And the Yeerks have been trying to cover it up - quickly. But not before Tobias spots it. So the Animorphs and Ax decide to steal the ship to show the world that Earth has been invaded.</p><p>That's when things go terribly wrong. Before they know it, Jake, the Animorphs, and Ax find themselves in another place. Another time. And there's no way home..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6f2dc17a-612b-4e16-8727-6500dcdb4f22</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6f2dc17a-612b-4e16-8727-6500dcdb4f22.mp3" length="65513917" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #10 The Android</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #10 The Android</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "When Marco runs into his old friend Erek he doesn't think too much of it. He's got a couple of more important things to do. Like helping to save the world. But then Marco finds out Erek's been hanging with some of the kids at The Sharing. And he starts to think that something just a little weird is going on.</p><p>So Marco, Jake, and Ax decide to morph and check old Erek out. Just to see if he's been infested with a Yeerk. The good news is that Erek's not a human-Controller. The bad news is that Erek's not even human..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "When Marco runs into his old friend Erek he doesn't think too much of it. He's got a couple of more important things to do. Like helping to save the world. But then Marco finds out Erek's been hanging with some of the kids at The Sharing. And he starts to think that something just a little weird is going on.</p><p>So Marco, Jake, and Ax decide to morph and check old Erek out. Just to see if he's been infested with a Yeerk. The good news is that Erek's not a human-Controller. The bad news is that Erek's not even human..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ef6c2209-72b9-4df7-a181-6037fd8f617f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ef6c2209-72b9-4df7-a181-6037fd8f617f.mp3" length="61972340" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #9 The Secret</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #9 The Secret</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "There's something pretty weird going on in the woods behind&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Cassie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cassie</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Cassie%27s_House" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">house</a>. The place where&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Ax" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ax</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Tobias" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tobias</a>&nbsp;call home. It seems the&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Yeerks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yeerks</a>&nbsp;have figured out one very important thing:&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Andalites" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andalites</a>&nbsp;cannot survive without a feeding ground.&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Visser_Three" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visser Three</a>&nbsp;knows the "<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Andalite_bandits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andalite bandits</a>" don't feed where he does, so there can only be one other place.</p><p>Now Cassie,&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Marco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marco</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Jake" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jake</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Rachel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rachel</a>, Tobias, and Ax have to figure out a way to stop a bogus logging camp. Because if Visser Three finds Ax in the woods, nothing will stop him from finding the Animorphs..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "There's something pretty weird going on in the woods behind&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Cassie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cassie</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Cassie%27s_House" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">house</a>. The place where&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Ax" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ax</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Tobias" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tobias</a>&nbsp;call home. It seems the&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Yeerks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yeerks</a>&nbsp;have figured out one very important thing:&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Andalites" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andalites</a>&nbsp;cannot survive without a feeding ground.&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Visser_Three" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visser Three</a>&nbsp;knows the "<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Andalite_bandits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andalite bandits</a>" don't feed where he does, so there can only be one other place.</p><p>Now Cassie,&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Marco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marco</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Jake" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jake</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Rachel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rachel</a>, Tobias, and Ax have to figure out a way to stop a bogus logging camp. Because if Visser Three finds Ax in the woods, nothing will stop him from finding the Animorphs..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">385bed28-8db2-45fe-b6d2-1d754394555a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/385bed28-8db2-45fe-b6d2-1d754394555a.mp3" length="55161904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #8 The Alien</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #8 The Alien</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "What would you do if you were the only alien trapped on a strange planet? Probably freak out, right? Well, that's what Ax feels like doing. But as an Andalite warrior-cadet, he has to be pretty cool about stuff like that. He's been hanging out with the Animorphs ever since the Dome ship was destroyed by the Yeerks, and his brother, Prince Elfangor, was destroyed by Visser Three.</p><p>Life on Earth is pretty different for Ax. But there is one thing he, Cassie, Marco, Jake, Rachel, and Tobias have in common. Something that one alien, four kids, and a hawk know they have to do...stop the Yeerks..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "What would you do if you were the only alien trapped on a strange planet? Probably freak out, right? Well, that's what Ax feels like doing. But as an Andalite warrior-cadet, he has to be pretty cool about stuff like that. He's been hanging out with the Animorphs ever since the Dome ship was destroyed by the Yeerks, and his brother, Prince Elfangor, was destroyed by Visser Three.</p><p>Life on Earth is pretty different for Ax. But there is one thing he, Cassie, Marco, Jake, Rachel, and Tobias have in common. Something that one alien, four kids, and a hawk know they have to do...stop the Yeerks..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f4dd4a9c-65d9-4885-ba46-c9d9c001243a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f4dd4a9c-65d9-4885-ba46-c9d9c001243a.mp3" length="55710476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Megamorphs #1 The Andalite&apos;s Gift</title><itunes:title>Megamorphs #1 The Andalite&apos;s Gift</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "We never should have done it. But we needed a break. You know, some time off from the superhero stuff. A chance to act like normal kids. Well&nbsp;—&nbsp;as normal as four kids who can morph, a hawk, and an alien can be.&nbsp;Everything should have been cool.</p><p>Now Rachel is missing. And there's this... this thing that's after us. But it's not up to me to tell the whole story. Tobias, Cassie, Marco, and Ax were there, too. Even Rachel has some info to add. So go ahead and check this out. And remember not to tell anyone what we're about to tell you. It could mean the difference between life and death. Or worse..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "We never should have done it. But we needed a break. You know, some time off from the superhero stuff. A chance to act like normal kids. Well&nbsp;—&nbsp;as normal as four kids who can morph, a hawk, and an alien can be.&nbsp;Everything should have been cool.</p><p>Now Rachel is missing. And there's this... this thing that's after us. But it's not up to me to tell the whole story. Tobias, Cassie, Marco, and Ax were there, too. Even Rachel has some info to add. So go ahead and check this out. And remember not to tell anyone what we're about to tell you. It could mean the difference between life and death. Or worse..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fb4f86e3-69de-4b7b-94a2-e36468b04122</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fb4f86e3-69de-4b7b-94a2-e36468b04122.mp3" length="53192064" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>36:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #7 The Stranger</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #7 The Stranger</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Okay. Rachel and the other Animorphs have finally found the new entrance to the Yeerk pool. They've even figured out a way to sneak in. The infamous roach morph. But they didn't count on roaches being a Taxxon delicacy. This time escape doesn't look so good.</p><p>And then everything stops. Everything. The feasting Taxxon, the human-Controllers, the Hork-Bajir. Time. Now Rachel, Cassie, Marco, Jake, Tobias, and Ax are in for their wildest trip ever. They're going to get the chance to decide whether they want to stay on Earth and fight the Yeerks. Or go to another planet. And the guy giving them the choice says he can save them. Now all they have to do is make the choice...."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Okay. Rachel and the other Animorphs have finally found the new entrance to the Yeerk pool. They've even figured out a way to sneak in. The infamous roach morph. But they didn't count on roaches being a Taxxon delicacy. This time escape doesn't look so good.</p><p>And then everything stops. Everything. The feasting Taxxon, the human-Controllers, the Hork-Bajir. Time. Now Rachel, Cassie, Marco, Jake, Tobias, and Ax are in for their wildest trip ever. They're going to get the chance to decide whether they want to stay on Earth and fight the Yeerks. Or go to another planet. And the guy giving them the choice says he can save them. Now all they have to do is make the choice...."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">98e54d79-91d4-4eb0-ac09-5860906fbdcb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/98e54d79-91d4-4eb0-ac09-5860906fbdcb.mp3" length="53956302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #6 The Capture</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #6 The Capture</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "It was really bad when Jake found out his older brother was one of them. It was even worse when Tobias stayed in his morph too long. But nothing compares to the horror the Animorphs are about to face. Nothing.</p><p>Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Cassie and Marco have a feeling they know where the Yeerks' new base is located. And they've even figured out how to get in—how many people notice a few flies on the wall?</p><p>But they never figured they might get caught. Or that Jake could fall into the Yeerk pool. That Jake could become a human-Controller.</p><p>A Yeerk.</p><p>The enemy."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "It was really bad when Jake found out his older brother was one of them. It was even worse when Tobias stayed in his morph too long. But nothing compares to the horror the Animorphs are about to face. Nothing.</p><p>Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Cassie and Marco have a feeling they know where the Yeerks' new base is located. And they've even figured out how to get in—how many people notice a few flies on the wall?</p><p>But they never figured they might get caught. Or that Jake could fall into the Yeerk pool. That Jake could become a human-Controller.</p><p>A Yeerk.</p><p>The enemy."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d82ab39-14a8-48a0-b49d-7a387e85ecf8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d82ab39-14a8-48a0-b49d-7a387e85ecf8.mp3" length="43662593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #5 The Predator</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #5 The Predator</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He never wanted the ability to change into any animal he touches. He just wants to chill. Whatever happens, happens.</p><p>Jake, Rachel, Cassie, and Tobias know why Marco feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. And if anything happens to him, his father will be all alone.</p><p>But something is about to change Marco's mind. It seems the Yeerks have a little surprise waiting for him. And it's definitely not nice. Now Marco has a reason to fight..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He never wanted the ability to change into any animal he touches. He just wants to chill. Whatever happens, happens.</p><p>Jake, Rachel, Cassie, and Tobias know why Marco feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. And if anything happens to him, his father will be all alone.</p><p>But something is about to change Marco's mind. It seems the Yeerks have a little surprise waiting for him. And it's definitely not nice. Now Marco has a reason to fight..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e815a-39fa-4f29-bf8e-c3b2228ddc92</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6a5e815a-39fa-4f29-bf8e-c3b2228ddc92.mp3" length="51436007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #4 The Message</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #4 The Message</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "It all started with the dreams. But Cassie didn't pay much attention to them. She and her friends had all been having weird dreams ever since they'd first learned to morph. Maybe it was just some crazy side effect.</p><p>Then Cassie discovered that she and Tobias had been having the exact same dreams. Dreams about the ocean. And a strange feeling that someone is calling to them. Calling for help. Cassie, Tobias, Jake, Rachel, and Marco have to figure out if the dreams are a message -- or a trap. And if it is a trap, it could mean the end -- for everyone..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "It all started with the dreams. But Cassie didn't pay much attention to them. She and her friends had all been having weird dreams ever since they'd first learned to morph. Maybe it was just some crazy side effect.</p><p>Then Cassie discovered that she and Tobias had been having the exact same dreams. Dreams about the ocean. And a strange feeling that someone is calling to them. Calling for help. Cassie, Tobias, Jake, Rachel, and Marco have to figure out if the dreams are a message -- or a trap. And if it is a trap, it could mean the end -- for everyone..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f0f41eb6-9c25-46fa-9f3f-357c20495921</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f0f41eb6-9c25-46fa-9f3f-357c20495921.mp3" length="40963622" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #3 The Encounter</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #3 The Encounter</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "When Tobias, Jake, Rachel, Marco, and Cassie were given the ability to morph, they were also given one very important warning: Never stay in a morph for more than two hours.</p><p>But Tobias stayed in his morph for too long. Now he's a hawk -- with a boy's mind -- forever.</p><p>And he's starting to forget what he looked like. He's losing control and wants to give in to the hawk brain inside him. Tobias knows he can't give up, but he's spotted a rat down below. He turns in midair and plummets down to the earth. He's focused. He's determined. He strikes..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "When Tobias, Jake, Rachel, Marco, and Cassie were given the ability to morph, they were also given one very important warning: Never stay in a morph for more than two hours.</p><p>But Tobias stayed in his morph for too long. Now he's a hawk -- with a boy's mind -- forever.</p><p>And he's starting to forget what he looked like. He's losing control and wants to give in to the hawk brain inside him. Tobias knows he can't give up, but he's spotted a rat down below. He turns in midair and plummets down to the earth. He's focused. He's determined. He strikes..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6edaa405-0645-4580-9d73-60ac71ac1aec</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6edaa405-0645-4580-9d73-60ac71ac1aec.mp3" length="42487083" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #2 The Visitor</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #2 The Visitor</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Morphing is certainly more fun than Sega -- you can soar as an eagle and walk as a cat. But being an ANIMORPH is by no means just fun and games. Rachel knew better than anyone. One of her best friends, Melissa, is acting very strange. And it looks like Melissa's dad, who is also the school's Assistant Principal, may be connected to evil aliens. Rachel can't tell Melissa what the ANIMORPHS have learned, but Melissa doesn't seem interested in talking to Rachel these days anyway. Could Melissa be one of "them?"</p><p>With the help of Jake, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco, Rachel plans to enter her friend's house as a cat, intent on unlocking the secrets from within. If only Rachel could keep her mind off mice..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Morphing is certainly more fun than Sega -- you can soar as an eagle and walk as a cat. But being an ANIMORPH is by no means just fun and games. Rachel knew better than anyone. One of her best friends, Melissa, is acting very strange. And it looks like Melissa's dad, who is also the school's Assistant Principal, may be connected to evil aliens. Rachel can't tell Melissa what the ANIMORPHS have learned, but Melissa doesn't seem interested in talking to Rachel these days anyway. Could Melissa be one of "them?"</p><p>With the help of Jake, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco, Rachel plans to enter her friend's house as a cat, intent on unlocking the secrets from within. If only Rachel could keep her mind off mice..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3bb4ba79-6e81-4c4e-bac8-e4c63969a49d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3bb4ba79-6e81-4c4e-bac8-e4c63969a49d.mp3" length="45332758" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Animorphs #1 The Invasion</title><itunes:title>Animorphs #1 The Invasion</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Jake" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jake</a>. He may tell you about the night he and his&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Animorphs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">friends</a>&nbsp;saw the strange light in the sky. He may even tell you about what happened when they realized the "light" was only a&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Elfangor%27s_fighter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plane</a>&nbsp;-- from&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Andalite_homeworld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">another planet</a>.</p><p>Here's where Jake's story gets a little weird. He and his friends are told the&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Human" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">human</a>&nbsp;race is under attack, but they're given the chance to fight back.</p><p>Now Jake,&nbsp;Rachel,&nbsp;Cassie,&nbsp;Tobias&nbsp;and&nbsp;Marco&nbsp;have the power to&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Morph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">morph</a>&nbsp;into any animal they choose. And they must use that power to outsmart an&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Yeerk_Empire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">evil</a>&nbsp;that is greater than anything the world has ever seen..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audiobook narrator Kirt Graves &amp; author Maz Maddox recap and react to the science fiction series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Kirt has fond memories of reading the books as a child. Maz has no idea what she's getting into. What will two middle-aged, book-obsessed adults think of this middle-grade series? Follow along as they cheer and jeer the adventures of Jake, Cassie, Marco, Rachel, Tobias, and Ax.</p><p><strong>Book Description:</strong> "Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Jake" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jake</a>. He may tell you about the night he and his&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Animorphs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">friends</a>&nbsp;saw the strange light in the sky. He may even tell you about what happened when they realized the "light" was only a&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Elfangor%27s_fighter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plane</a>&nbsp;-- from&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Andalite_homeworld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">another planet</a>.</p><p>Here's where Jake's story gets a little weird. He and his friends are told the&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Human" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">human</a>&nbsp;race is under attack, but they're given the chance to fight back.</p><p>Now Jake,&nbsp;Rachel,&nbsp;Cassie,&nbsp;Tobias&nbsp;and&nbsp;Marco&nbsp;have the power to&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Morph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">morph</a>&nbsp;into any animal they choose. And they must use that power to outsmart an&nbsp;<a href="https://animorphs.fandom.com/wiki/Yeerk_Empire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">evil</a>&nbsp;that is greater than anything the world has ever seen..."</p><p>Like what you heard in this episode? Why wait for the rest? You can purchase all of Kirt &amp; Maz's discussions for the entire series -- 54 regular books, 4 Chronicles, 4 Megamorphs -- as well as their reaction to the Nickelodeon TV series at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hoofandfang/shop</a>. That's dozens of hours of entertainment for one low price.</p><p>Find more about Kirt at <a href="https://www.kirtreads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kirtreads.com/</a></p><p>Find more about Maz at <a href="https://www.mazmaddox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mazmaddox.com/</a></p><p>Chronicled and Hoof &amp; Fang are produced by Kirt Graves &amp; Maz Maddox. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://chronicled.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5c407-422b-4943-a938-7ba0a5a36513</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76c2281e-6691-41fe-a564-9655a83c83e1/ZeLVOJURVcfYU5JqtLMBxkWJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/69a5c407-422b-4943-a938-7ba0a5a36513.mp3" length="66150260" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode></item></channel></rss>