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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 Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
The trio get their sundry birds in a row in preparation for peace talks with City Hall. Claire is reluctantly responsible. Duncan feels the reverb. Max goes full Dankin.
Content warnings: surreality, vocal effect (2:15-5:00), toilet humor, swallowing something alive, vocal side panning (22:00, 27:60, 31:50-32:15)
This episode is sponsored by Many Worlds Tavern, providing tea for the tabletop and coffee for your campaign. Use code MHOUR for 10% off your order!
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Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia
This episode edited by Quinn Majeski
"Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
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
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Everything in Somewhere is coming up Duncan - and no one is safe. Max meets a sexy adversary. Duncan plays defense. Claire gets the last laugh.
Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effects (0:00-6:00), overlapping voices (0:00-6:00), supernatural violence, overlapping voices and side panning (39:20-41:15), loud sound effect (50:30)
This episode is sponsored by Many Worlds Tavern, providing tea for the tabletop and coffee for your campaign. Use code MHOUR for 10% off your order!
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
Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
"Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73
"Pop sound" by deraj
"whispers.wav" by thanvannispen
"Aluminum Sign Warp Slow" by Ev-Dawg
"FX_Admiral_Warp01.wav" by PeteBarry
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Join us for a return to Monster of the Week with Hannah in the Keeper seat! An extremely peculiar and unsettling trio cross pathes in the remote wilderness camp of Dead Deer Mountain, where the unsetting summer sun heralds a far darker awakening.
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
Music: Phantasm by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4209-phantasm
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Music: Night Terrors 2 by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8727-night-terrors-2
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Music: Aka Manah by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4797-aka-manah
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesounds.org:
"Impacts - Car Rolls Down Hill; Crashing All The Way" by Rie-chanThirty
"High Quality Monster Screech" by NaturesTemper
"Alarm Bell" by SergeQuadrado
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
An ascendant bureaucracy puts the screws to Somewhere’s scofflaws and ne’er-do-wells. Duncan goes on the lam. Claire seeks guidance. Max meets the multiverse.
Content warnings: surreality, mind control (implied), vocal distortion (20:10, 22:40-35:05)
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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" and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"8mm Film Camera" by JamesMontour
"Ripping T Shirt 3.wav" by F.M.Audio
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
The trio grapple with their rivals as fallout from the election continues. Max does some self assessment. Claire reconsiders her allegiances. Duncan is Somewhere’s most wanted.
Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effect (37:13), multiple voices & side panning (37:30-45:45)
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 for this media project:
Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from freesound.org:
"Wood shots.flac" by CGEffex
"Jumping on Wooden Plate in Hall.aif" by RutgerMuller
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
The trio regroup in the aftermath of the Council election. Duncan makes amends. Max experiences personal growth. Claire has done nothing wrong.
Content warnings: surreality, scared child, claustrophobia, razor wire cuts, body horror (human body parts on non-human objects)
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 for this media project:
Tibetan Caverns by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8480-tibetan-caverns
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
The votes are in. Judgement is rendered. A new power rises.
Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effect (37:40), possession, hallucination, mass panic, emotional distress, missing child
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," and "Lost" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used for this media project:
Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin
"never be clap.wav" by kendallbear
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Paths and fates collide as the final challenge barrels towards a photo finish. Duncan is exposed. Max calls out. Claire keeps her enemies close.
Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, constriction, blood, involuntary restraint, sexual content, loud sound effect (51:55, 53:05)
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
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Strong Cheering 1.wav" by GregorQuendel
"Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin
"Collapsing Building Interior (Small) (Mixed)" by EFlexMusic
"Chemistry reaction 3 - Big.wav" by OGsoundFX
"10091 water bomb exploding.wav" by Robinhood76
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
It’s crunch time for the heist and final challenge. Duncan makes a bloody mess. Max gets with the times. Claire forms a limited lovability partnership.
Content warnings: surreality, blood, discussion of a church setting, lip smacking foley (7:10), descriptions of sensory overload, body horror (intrusion through a wound), multiple voices / side panning (54:05-55:00)
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 for this media project:
Planetary Banks by KALAK
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9963-planetary-banks
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
The trio search for deliverance deep within the treacherous bowels of city hall. Claire comes to grips. Duncan goes on record. Max is the unknown.
Content warnings: surreality, mention of a missing child
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 for this media project:
Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3612-dark-walk
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license