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Monster Hour is an narrative-driven actual play podcast that combines equal parts comedy and horror with crisp production value and original scoring. We are currently launching our third season playing City of Mist, by Son of Oak Games. Our season one campaign featured Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands, and our second season featured Absurdia, by Quinn Majeski.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
1hr 51 min
The Onion Sack has long been a haven for people of all stripes looking for a good meal and a good time. But those furless bipeds have grown soft and complacent in their luxury. The Age of Men is over. The Time of the Rat has come!
Content warnings: rats, discussions of food, alcohol use, violence, dismemberment, death
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One Hundred Rats Devour a Tavern by Ravensridge Press
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski.
"One-eyed Maestro" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Pop!.wav" by kwahmah_02, Freesound.org

Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
1hr 53 min
The gang returns to some familiar ground. Duff rows a boat, Bo takes a swim, Archie zigs and zags.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
1hr 20 min
Seems like we've been here before. Bo meets some old friends, Archie eats a cookie, Duff hosts in his mind palace.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
2hr 1 min
ATTN: The Agency has identified the emergence of a new anomaly: an etymologism with unknown morphological and morphemetic qualities, hereby known as "Lexicon." Field agents Houlihan, Tempo, and Umbra have been deployed to apprehend. Please note that KPIs will be reviewed for compliance with perfomance management expectations.
Content warnings: horrors within your comprehension, corporate jargon, weaponized therapy speak, body horror (inside out bodies), mortuary work, sensory overload, migraines, discussion of kidnapping, brief mention of activity resembling self harm (cutting; 1:35:30), death, vocal distortion (1:44:55 -1:51:30), misophonia
This episode features:
Triangle Agency by Caleb Zane Huett and Sean Ireland
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"One Sly Move" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Orion 300XB" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Call Signal Announ" by melliug
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"The girl from near Ipanema, (in elevator).flac" by Timbre
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"Spooky Sucking Air" by hykenfreak
"Short Success Sound Glockenspiel Treasure Video Game.mp3" by FunWithSound

Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
45 min
Things are really starting to heat up! Archie does a science, Duff checks a door, Bo picks up a dog.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
1hr 25 min
Sometimes you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Bo speaks dog, Archie takes a stroll, Duff says Hello.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
1hr 10 min
Let's give a little praise to the young detectives on the case! Duff checks the rules, Archie bullies a mirror, Bo does her job - no the other one.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
58 min
Ok, but it's going to change your life! Duff surfs, Bo pines, Archie corrects.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
1hr 17 min
Leave me alone, I have a show to catch! Archie flashes his smile, Bo considers a career pivot, Duff brings the muscle.
Content Warnings: supernatural violence, discussion of blood, crowds in a small space, gunshots (22:37, 25:07, 37:05)
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
1hr 10 min
What's that? Did Timmy fall down the well? Duff reaches out, Archie does rad stunts, Bo looks for candles.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
