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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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Welcome to Arborealis, a dense urban jungle, full of secrets and schemes. Through its streets flows the Mist: an otherworldly force that keeps Sleepers unaware of the awakened Rifts that walk amongst them.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, non-player death
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Season 3 of Monster Hour premieres March 11th, 2025!
The city of Arborealis is a dense, expansive, urban jungle full of secrets and schemes. Through its streets runs The Mist, an otherworldly force that keeps Sleepers unaware of the awakened Rifts that walk amongst them. It is here that our tale takes place, set in the Nebulous Nineties (tm). Meet Archie (he/they) the pâtissier, Bo (she/her) the grad school dropout, and Duff (he/him) your friendly neighborhood firefighter himbo as they adventure to discover the secrets of The Mist.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
163 light years from earth, the AI of Taurus Alpha station reboots unexpectedly to find something has gone catastrophically wrong. The engines are dead and the station is drifting into the engulfing flares of the nearby star. There are only moments to search through the station for answers, and to make one final transmission before the station burns.
Content warnings: sci-fi horror, doom, violence, labor exploitation
Starring special guest Christine Prevas of the Unexplored Places
Decaying Orbit by Sidney Icarus
Edited by Quinn Majeski
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"Alien Dream," "We've Lost Life Support," "Project Luna," "Abandoned Waystation," "The Event Horizon," and "Signalling" by Tim Kulig (CCBY Attribution 3.0)
Sound effects by Freesound.org:
"Electricity.wav" by danielpodlovics
"Computer startup" by MrAuralization
"Footsteps, Puddles, C.wav" by InspectorJ
"Forest - Fight:Struggle 2.wav" by MWsfx
"Laundromat Ambience with Machine Spin Cycle_0080.wav" by exuberate
"industrial 3d cutter contact mic.wav" by pencilina
"Carpet Floor Hallway Distant Thunder and HVAC.wav" by Geoff-Bremner-Audio
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Nestled deep in the mountains and snow, the festive town of Leavenworth is all settled in for the holidays when a dazzling and mysterious stranger arrives in town. Hallmark hijinks ensue as four would be suitors attempt to flirt, blunder, and trope their way to a very merry kissmas.
Content warnings: romantic competition, amnesia, injured animal, sexual innuedo, description of messy eating, smooching
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Hometown Holiday by Nick Tourville: https://kidnick.itch.io/hometown-holiday
Edited by Ian Mauldin & Quinn Majeski
"Monster Hour - Holiday Theme" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Wish Background" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
At Brackenroot Academy, rival prodigies Atlas and Ares step onto campus fated to face one another in four years time. But the pair soon find themselves caught in a web of strange secrets, cryptic prophecies, and dark machinations that reaches far beyond the earth and stars.
Content warnings: magical academia, fantasy horror, rivalry, emotional emptiness, murder, public failure
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Tangled Blessings by Cassi Mothwin: https://cassi-mothwin.itch.io/tangled-blessings
Edited by Quinn Majeski
The following music was used in this project:
"Constancy Part Three" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Magic Forest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fire Prelude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Three con artists posing as spiritualist mediums. Three unwitting marks and a guilt-stricken widow. One very real, very vengeful ghost. If you want a shot at the dowagers inheritance, you'd better have IRREFUTABLE PROOF.
Content warnings: con artistry, Christian imagery and influences, ghosts and spirits, framing, alcohol use, loud sound effect (44:00), poison, mention of hell, possession, burning, immolation, character death
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Irrefutable Proof by Grant Howitt: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/433870/irrefutable-proof
Editing by Ian Mauldin and Quinn Majeski.
"Inexorable" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Evening of Chaos" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Zombie Hoodoo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sound Effects from Freesound.org:
"FX_Bumps and Thumps on a door.WAV" by ssugg
"door metal heavy push bar beep open close with security deadbolt unlock click1.flac" by
kyles
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
On a distant, forgotten planet, four wayward explorers mount an ill-fated expedition into CHIRON'S DOOM: a colossal, twisting monument of unknown purpose and origin. Will they uncover its secrets, or fall prey to its many dangers like so many before them?
Content warnings: brief mention of demons/demonic influence, absent father; alcohol use, lost limbs, decapitation, chemical burn, deafness, phantom touches, body crystalization, body horror (eyes), character death, possession, gun violence
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Chiron's Doom by Nick Bate: https://ickbat.itch.io/chirons-doom
Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing and scoring by Quinn Majeski.
The following music was used in this project:
"Dirt Rhodes" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Dark Fog" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Controlled Chaos - no percussion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Join us for a very special WSOM+KEVR fireside chat where we answer your questions about season two of Monster Hour! How much of the season was goofs made canon? What was it like running a brand new game created by the GM? Which Claire creation does the crew most covet? Tune in to find out!
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Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia
"Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Edited by Quinn Majeski
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Past, Present, Future. A time for beginnings. A time for endings. A time for choices.
Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effects (5:10, 39:40, 46:45, 47:45, 56:20, 56:45, 1:07:45, 1:14:00), cosmic horror, apocalyptic themes, body horror (fish-human hybrid), mutation, fall from height, vocal distortion (37:35-38:50, 1:39:15-1:55:30) emotionally intense conversations, metaphysical death of a major character, supernatural violence, blood, possession, loss of autonomy, emotional manipulation and abuse
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Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia
Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski.
"Radio Somewhere," "Screaming Fog," "Lost," "Waves of Time," and original scoring by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
"Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Rollin at 5" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sunset Hardcore by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9217-sunset-hardcore
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The Big Show Opener: Zeus by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4642-the-big-show-opener-zeus
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Beachfront Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Revival" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sound effects from freesound.org:
"06583 old clock pendulum ticking.WAV" by Robinhood76
"Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73
"sheet metal pieces drag on workshop floor various2.flac" by kyles
"Alarm Bell" by SergeQuadrado
"31-CrecimientoPlanta1.wav" by Natymon
"Ext, church bell.wav" by YevgVerh
"avalanche.wav" by mystiscool
"Dinosaur Footsteps-01.wav" by jamesrodavidson
"Aluminum Sign Warp Slow" by Ev-Dawg
"Pine tree falling(Vlmshpng,Eq,lmtr,comp).wav" by newlocknew
"Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73
"polite_applause_05.wav" by joedeshon
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
The trio travel the multiverse in search of the temporal energy needed to confront Rudy. Claire confronts the ills of capitalism. Max punches the clock. The Duncans face down Death.
Content warnings: surreality, serious injury, blood, brief mentions of gambling and drug use, coma, harsh sound effects (52:45, 1:19:55), discussion of family planning and vasectomy, undead (skeleton, vampire, lich), soul harvesting
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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour
Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia
Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski.
"Radio Somewhere," and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
"Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Super Friendly" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Dark Hallway (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Chase Pulse" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sound effects from freesound.org:
"fanfare 1.wav" by RichHeard
"Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73
"Thunder - Deep Crack Dark Night.mp3" by PNMCarrieRailfan
"wooden xlaphone.aif" by Tapepusher
"Standing on broken glass" by dsote
"haunted shrills.wav" by squashy555