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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
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
55 min
CONTAINMENT BREACH. RESTRICTED AREA. EXTREMELY SWOLE INTRUDER. Archie considers subterfuge. Duff takes public transit. Bo find friendship along the way.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
1hr 20 min
To celebrate the launch of the Absurdia crowdfunding campaign, we are declassifying the top secret patreon playtest the crew did of the three new playbooks coming to the (Meta)Physical edition!
Content warnings: surreality, plant murder, body horror (flayed flesh abominations), supernatural violence, alcohol use, drinking games
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"Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien
Title: "Creepy Woods"
Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0
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Title: "Beyond the Horizon"
Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0
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Music: Lan Party by Musikhalde
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Downloaded from filmmusic.io prior to third party music being removed from the site
Sep 9, 2025
Sep 9, 2025
1hr 9 min
If you don't know where to go, ask the Mirror, it might know... but be a total diva about it! Duff sets a new record. Archie asks a question. Bo loses something precious.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
1hr 6 min
Some people collect stamps, we collect friendship. Bo meets a wall. Archie passes a window. Duff finds a door.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
1hr 24 min
The plot thickens as our heroes attempt normalcy. Duff catches up. Archie cooks. Bo makes a friend.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Jul 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
53 min
The crew takes some time to themselves. Bo hits the books. Archie talks to themselves. Duff looks for a horse.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
1hr 34 sec
All is calm in the middle of Glasslake. Duff becomes a gardner, Archie sneaks around, Bo touches her head twice.
Content warnings: Discussion of loss, Body Possession
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
1hr 8 min
Rated #1 in customer satisfaction in its class: not only for quality, but for its traditional styling and smooth ride. Archie tries to make heads or tails, Bo takes the wheel, Duff does a high five.
Content warnings: Discussion of loss, gunfire (13:56, 16:20, 30:50, 38:44), vehicle crash (38:50)
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
1hr 6 min
Make sure you wear layers in case of sudden chill. Archie eats a snack, Bo explains her job, Duff has a portent.
Content warnings: supernatural and mundane violence, mention of drugs, fire alarm (06:55, 07:19)
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- "The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )
City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
59 min
Sometimes it really is bigger on the inside. Bo receives an earful, Duff demands condolences, Archie tries a sample.
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- "The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )
City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████