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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 in our second season playing Absurdia, by Quinn Majeski. Our season one campaign featured Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands.
Episodes
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!
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour
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
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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," "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
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Rollin at 5" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Revival" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Super Friendly" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Dark Hallway (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Chase Pulse" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
The trio launch a daring gambit. Max takes a hard look in the mirror. The Duncans walk the bleeding edge. Claire keeps time.
Content warnings: surreality, warfare themes, blood, inescapability, grevious injury, loss of consciousness / coma
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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," "Screaming Fog," "Lost," and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
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
"Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
The trio struggle to escape the past. The Duncans face the fog. Max enters the arena. Claire stands for pickled brains.
Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, body horror (human faces on animals), emotional manipulation, religious oppression, patriarchal sexism, brief mention of corporal punishment
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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," "Screaming Fog," "Lost," and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
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)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Aluminum Sign Warp Slow" by Ev-Dawg
"bus_door_opening.wav" by 13FPanska_Sychra_Petr
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
"Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
It's time to face the music. Claire turns away a surprise advance. Max rides the spooky bus. The Duncans call for backup.
Content warnings: surreality, apocalyptic themes, emotional manipulation, toxic relationship, controlling behavior, natural disaster themes, warfare themes, blood, disorientation, loss of consciousness
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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," "Screaming Fog," "Lost," "Waves of Time," and "Rudy" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
"Sea of Methane" by Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) CCBY 4.0
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tick. Tick. Tick. The Duncans go for gold. Max makes the cut. Claire holds the line.
Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, apocalyptic themes, missing child, emotionally intense conversation, allusion to drug use, disorientation, mention of gore and disembowlment, sexism, warfare themes
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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," "Screaming Fog," "Campaign," "Lost," "Waves of Time," and "Rudy" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
"Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Horse Clip Clopping Downhill (stereo)" by swiftoid
"Reverse vinyl scratch / warp" by al_sub
"Garbage Truck Passing" by iamdylanavery
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
The past comes back to haunt our trio. The Duncans start a cult. Max has a lot to chew on. Claire goes dark.
Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:55), possession, supernatural violence, eye injury, impalement, insectoid appendages, excessive limbs, black blood, spider veins, vomit
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
Music: 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
"Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Fork scraping metal 4" by humanoide9000
"UI_6-3 Confusion blip(TmStrtch,multiprocessing).wav" by newlocknew
"spilled coins" by Norman_Hittle
"Coin Spill" by clairinski
"Coins Drop - 1" and "Coins Drop - 2" by SpaceJoe
"Big Structure Collision Heard from Inside" by Osvoldon
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Somewhere may seem like a quaint little surreal suburb - but deep down, it's a city that likes to sink its teeth into you. Especially if you're a hotshot camera-headed rookie investigator with everything to prove and nothing to lose. That's right, it's Stafford Hour.
Starring Ian of Shrimp and Crits as Stafford, The Investigator
Content warnings: surreality, smoking, drug use and addiction themes, alcohol use, paranoia, betrayal
This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of our Patreon donors. If you want to support the show, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour
The following music was used for this project:
On the Ground by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4165-on-the-ground
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3585-dances-and-dames
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Spider Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4405-spider-eyes
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org
"camera lens zooming.mp3" by CorneRoose
"Metal Gate (Open and Close)" by Sheyvan
"Glass bottle breaking.wav" by JanevdMerwe1995
"Lock - Unlock.mp3" by BILLARAS299
"Function Beep.wav" by JustinBW
"jf Glass Breaking.wav" by cmusounddesign
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Trees. Trees. Trees. Trees. Trees. Claire plays with fire. The Duncans explain Hyunkaretically physics. Max grabs the wobble.
Content warnings: surreality, self injury, blood, deforestation, vocal side panning
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used in this project:
Music: Creepy Woods by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8613-creepy-woods
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Reverse vinyl scratch / warp" by al_sub
"Fork scraping metal 4" by humanoide9000