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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
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)
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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" 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)
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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
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
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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" 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
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
The trio delve into city hall as the final challenge begins. Claire summons her brand ambassadors. Duncan and Max get tubular.
Content warnings: sexual explicit discussion, surreality, body distortion, blood, vertigo
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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", "Campaign", and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
The following music was used for this media project:
Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"GASP_UI_Notification_6.wav" by Rob_Marion
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
The trio employ some unorthodox campaign strategies as the election enters the home stretch. Duncan and Max plan a heist. Claire receives some timely news.
Content warnings: surreality, discussion of alcohol
The PTA this episode was voiced by Catie from Shrimp & Crits.
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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:
Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"iPhone Camera Capture.wav" by pooky1
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Things get wet and wild as the audience weighs in on the Producers’ second challenge. Max endorses crime. Duncan gets into chants. Claire goes above and beyond.
Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, vocal distortion (37:35-40:25, 49:25, 55:35), identity crisis, mention of dead bodies, suffocation/downing
Get up 50% off your subscription with Magic Mind using promo code: MONSTERHOUR
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:
"drumroll1.aif" by ddohler
"Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin
"Alligator Growls 02.wav" by D.jones
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Campaign season is heating up - but that’s not only drama in town. Duncan pokes around city hall. Max considers skeletal sabotage. Claire confronts a familiar foe.
Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (14:45-19:15), body horror (vegetal flesh), disruptive sound effects (36:45, 40:05, 40:45), supernatural violence
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:
Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Big Tree Fall in Forest" by Kinoton
"Whoosh_LargeVerb_ER_SFX_8" by theneedle.tv
"Building Collapse 2" by onteca
"Building Collapse 3" by onteca
"01735 falling great wall" by Robinhood76
"Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
The Producers’ first challenge has arrived - how will the candidates fare? Max brokers an alliance. Duncan embraces his humanity. Claire meets her matches.
Content warnings: surreality, lip smacking foley (7:15), oversized insects, brief discussion of vomiting and fictional health issues
The PTA this episode was voiced by Ian Mauldin from Shrimp & Crits.
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:
Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Happy Excited Logo 75 by TaigaSoundProd
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10373-happy-excited-logo-75
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Happy Excited Intro 19 by TaigaSoundProd
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7822-happy-excited-intro-19
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin
"Trumpet sad chromatic wah wah.wav" by SpliceSound
"Whirligig 6" by puniho
"woo.wav" by theplax
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Candidates and commentators emerge as election season heats up in Somewhere. Duncan visits Main Street. Max courts the youth vote. Claire pursues a big endorsement.
Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (36:20-43:30), vertigo
The PTA this episode was voiced by Johnny and Lauren from The Monster's Playbook, and Cap from Shrimp & Crits.
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," "Campaign," and "Screaming Fog" 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
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"iphone camera sound.mp3" by saha213131
"camera lens zooming.mp3" by CorneRoose
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
The trio aim to turn the tables on a newly-vengeful City Council. Max considers the time. Duncan gets to the bottom of the bottle. Claire makes an announcement.
Content warnings: surreality, mention of alcohol, vocal distortion / multiple voices (4:00-4:25), vomiting foley (9:15), vocal distortion (28:20-30:35), harsh sound effect (29:40)
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:
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
"Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73
"Pop sound" by deraj
"whispers.wav" by thanvannispen
"jf Glass Breaking.wav" by cmusounddesign
"Dropping glass 2" by jorickhoofd