Elton Reads A Book A Week

Elton Reads A Book A Week

Elton Edgar

English Comedy Explicit
Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.6 (10)
Since Apr 2018
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Every 2 Months
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

A random book, a different subject, Elton wades into each one sharing the best of what he discovers, and uncovers in each volume. Ludicrously sardonic, dark, funny, irreverent, and witty, the subjects range from UFOs, time travel, and the science behind "evil", to the lives of rock stars, and Hollywood. There's never a dull moment! It's time to enter this endless library, and see where it takes you...

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Elton Reads A Book A Week: The Trailer...(again)!

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May 20, 2024 1h 16m

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Jun 07, 2023 26m Bonus

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May 31, 2023 1h 32m

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Elton Reads A Book A Week has published 53 episodes since April 2018, covering topics in Comedy.

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