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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.
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
As the hunters set out to save Georgiana, an ominous new threat lurks just beyond their vision. Constance rejects the limits of the test. JR plumbs the depths of the public library. Alvin is cringe.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, amnesia, terminal illness, body horror, low self esteem / imposter syndrome; mention of undead, decapitation
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Please enjoy this teaser for our very first Patreon exclusive episode! In 1965, a young Brandusa is struggling to readjust to life in her hometown after an Olympic career cut short. The disappearance of a young woman catches her attention, but an infamously wicked threat may be more excitement than she bargained for.
Guest starring Susannah Lewis of Thornvale as Brandusa, The Mundane.
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Autumn Waltz by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6487-autumn-waltz
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Our heroes return to the studio to learn that much has changed in their absence. Constance finds a happy medium. JR gets her leverage. Alvin finally understands the Matrix.
Content warnings: body horror, severe pain descriptions, amnesia; mention of genocide
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Can you see the forest from the trees? JR commits some light arson. Alvin pulls a team rocket. Constance is sorry / not sorry.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, gore, loud sound effect (35:20), body horror sound effect (49:00), multiple loud sound effects (57:00-59:00); mention of illness
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Spell Explosion" by Bertsz, Freesound.com
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
There is a place outside of space, outside of time and worry. Of first of fay and fallen kings, and, sometimes, heroes hurried.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, loss of autonomy (physical restraint), disorientation, mild amnesia; mention of nazis
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
[CW: supernatural horror, insects, claustrophobia]
The Daylight Society's team building retreat takes a frightful turn at Spooky Jim's corn maze. Stan gets into a real pickle. Jasper picks the purrfect pumpkin. Cecilia finds her groove.
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"Spooky Snap 2" by magnuswalker, Freesound.com
"Spooky Siren" by magnuswalker, Freesound.com
"Rustling plastic plant" by Angie81Dee, Freesound.com
"Crows" by Ken788, Freesound.com
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tensions mount as the hunters hurtle towards the exit - and a high seas showdown. Alvin hangs ten. Constance vibes the wave. JR rues shark week.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, ocean sound effects
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Rough Baltic Sea" by GirlWithSoundRecorder, Freesound.com
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
An unexpected reunion on the high seas of Otherwhere leads to a crisis of priorities. Constance gets Psyched. JR ships it. Alvin goes Olympic.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, vocal distortion sound effect; mention of drug use
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Thunderclap" by Fission9, Freesound.com
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
The hunters face mythic beasts and trials as they search for the next exit - and each other. JR minds her beeswax. Alvin turns down free lunch. Constance sees double.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, food descriptions, ocean sound effects
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Rough Baltic Sea" by GirlWithSoundRecorder, Freesound.com
"Storm at Sea" by Codeine, Freesound.com
"Siren's Cave" by Cormi, Freesound.com
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
The game is afoot as the hunters arrive in Otherwhere’s second theater. Constance gets sidetracked. Alvin is in the dirt, slow and sloppy. JR goes chasing waterfalls.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, alcohol use, body horror, vocal distortion sound effect, claustrophobia
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour
"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle