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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.
Episodes
Jan 19, 2021
Jan 19, 2021
56 min
Always check your rearview mirror. JR backtracks with Pax. Alvin scores a big interview. Constance can’t believe her eyes.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, cosmic horror, loud sound effect (4:50, 19:00, 22:30), fire, difficulty perceiving reality
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Capital Class Signature Detected (No Reverb)" by darkadders, Freesound.com creative commons license.
Jan 5, 2021
Jan 5, 2021
1 hr 22 min
Facing three looming threats, the hunters seek more information from dangerous sources. Alvin parkours and par-throughs. JR settles an old score. Constance meets the new boss.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, amnesia, actions resembling self harm, cosmic horror, loud sound effect (10:45, 15:30), lycanthropy, confusion, difficulty perceiving reality, strained family dynamics; mention of undead, alcohol use
Transcript available here
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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.
"Capital Class Signature Detected (No Reverb)" by darkadders, Freesound.com creative commons license.
Dec 29, 2020
Dec 29, 2020
53 min
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
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Dec 29, 2020
Dec 29, 2020
4 min
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
Dec 8, 2020
Dec 8, 2020
1 hr 2 min
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
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Nov 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
1 hr 2 min
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
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Spell Explosion" by Bertsz, Freesound.com
Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
50 min
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
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Oct 31, 2020
Oct 31, 2020
1 hr 43 min
[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.
Transcript available here
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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
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
57 min
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
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Rough Baltic Sea" by GirlWithSoundRecorder, Freesound.com
Oct 13, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
57 min
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
Transcript available here
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"Thunderclap" by Fission9, Freesound.com