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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 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)
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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:
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
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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
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
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 "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