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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 Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
The hunters begin their foray into the Tall Man’s erstwhile home. Constance partners up. Alvin horses around. JR is forced to be the voice of reason.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, food descriptions, sexual innuendo, gunfire sound effects, alcohol use, violence, steam whistle sound effect; mention of chewing tobacco
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Western Shot 1," "Western Shot 2," and "Western Shot 3" by Rock Savage, Freesound.com
"Cartoon Punch_03" by Rsilveira_88, Freesound.com
"Saloon Piano, Honky Tonk" by vdublin, Freesound.com
"Steam Whistle" by Bidone, Freesound.com
"Outwest" by Lilo Sound, filmmusic.io
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Our heroes make hurried preparations for their journey to another realm. Constance rallies the troops. Alvin pulls a municipal caper. JR grasps the maelstrom.
Content warnings: strained family and friendship dynamics, supernatural horror; mention of immigration, drug use
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
How did Stoney become the enigmatic, monster hunting police chief we know today? Join us for a trip back through time, as young Ranger Specialist Lock embarks on a mission that will change his life forever.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, military setting, cigarette use, desiccation, claustrophobia, violence
Guest starring Austin Bridges of Saturday Morning Tuesdays as Stoney Lock, The Professional.
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"Radio Beep" by JustinBW, Freesound.com Creative Commons License.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Step right up for the greatest show on earth. The Wolf and the Blade. The Brain and the Brawn. The Joker and the Thief in the night.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, food descriptions, vomiting foley sound effect, loss of autonomy (compulsion), emotional manipulation, blood, pain, broken bone, body horror, fire, feelings of helplessness, circus acts, clowns
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Spotlight Reverb" by EricSoundschmiede, Freesound.com creative commons license.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
The hunters regroup for day two of Hullabaloo. Alvin does a muppet show. Constance reconnects with friends and family. JR is an infinite snack machine.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, food descriptions, strained friendship dynamics; mention of loss of autonomy (compulsion)
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"Bird Whistling, A" by InspectorJ and "Spotlight Reverb" by EricSoundschmiede, Freesound.com creative commons license.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
The crowd goes wild as the headliners take the stage. JR moshes. Constance crosses the wrong roadie. Alvin will let you stand under his umbrella.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, loss of control (compulsion), violence, mosh pit, blood, law enforcement antagonism, stabbing, lycanthropy
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Vintage Guitar Amplifier Hum" by VlatkoBlazek, Freesound.org
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
The hunters comb the festival searching for Eve - and any clue about what the Tall Man is up to. Alvin is oddly charming. JR is not above bribery. Constance gets back to her Roots.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, food descriptions, alcohol use, intoxication; mention of kidnapping
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Crowd Cheering Pack" by Gregor Quendel on Freesound.com, Creative Commons license.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
The hunters face their greatest nemesis yet: a six year old child. JR she-hulks out. Alvin makes reintroductions. Constance refuses to negotiate.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, body horror, fire, food descriptions, alcohol use, intoxication, heavy machinery sound effects, discussion of kidnapping
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Metal Gate" by Ahill86 on Freesound.com, Creative Commons license.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
The hunters search for the origin of the sculpture as their high speed chase goes viral. Alvin rides herd. Constance is a VIP. JR tracks a child.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, law enforcement questioning, missing child, body horror
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
A new enigma makes a grand entrance in downtown Firmament as the hunters tie up loose ends left by the Tall Man. Alvin has a heart to heart. Constance has artistic envy. JR has a need for speed.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, blood, lycanthropy, allusion to involuntary transformation, emotional distress
Transcript available here
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle