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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 Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
The trio prepare for their Voltron moment as the stakes get supersized. Claire spills the ink of her mind brain. Max has Jeremy’s ear. Duncan‘s integrity takes a tumble.
Content warnings: surreality, memory loss, vocal distortion (14:30-29:00), loud sound effects (12:15, 23:45, 24:35, 38:15, 44:15), warfare themes, supernatural violence, falling, vertigo, gore sound effect (38:15)
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
Cityscape05(intense) by Lilo Sound
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8154-cityscape05intense
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The Big Show Opener: Zeus by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4642-the-big-show-opener-zeus
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org
" Paper_Unfolding_Refolding.wav" by Brokenphono
"Dinosaur Footsteps-01.wav" by jamesrodavidson
"Fork scraping metal 5" by humanoide9000
"Pop down impact_5(10lrs,mltprcssng).wav" by newlocknew
"Big Structure Collision Heard from Inside" by Osvoldon
"synthetic lego.wav" by Timbre
"spilled coins" by Norman_Hittle
"Coin Spill" by clairinski
"Coins Drop - 1" and "Coins Drop - 2" by SpaceJoe
"Huge Thunderclap" by Fission9
"slashkut.wav" by Abyssmal
"Slash2.ogg" by wesleyextreme_gamer
"Deep Cut / Slash / Gash" by SypherZent
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Our trio's problems continue to grow. Literally. Duncan requests uppies. Max enlists new allies. Claire gets touchy (touchy).
Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (4:30-11:00, 45:50-56:00), loud sound effects (10:45-11:20, 21:45, 22:50), supernatural violence, memory loss, bullying
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:
Music: Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3612-dark-walk
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Music: Space Exploration by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10077-space-exploration
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Music: Space Police by WinnieTheMoog
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10121-space-police
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"09382 flush big wave.wav" by Robinhood76
"atlantic storm.wav" by bruno.auzet
"Splash, Jumping, H.wav" by InspectorJ
"Exhale.wav" by VinnyVideo
"Dinosaur Footsteps-01.wav" by jamesrodavidson
"Glass Breaking, Peaked mic, distortion.wav" by issalcake
"Breaking A Wall Down (With A Hammer)" by scampsie
"Bricks/Stones/Rocks/Gravel Falling" by iwanPlays
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
A financial storm is brewing as the Cluncanax rampages on. Max hits the airwaves. Claire books it. Duncan deals with inflation.
Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, warfare themes, loss of speech, drug use allusion, rip tide / drowning
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
Music: Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3612-dark-walk
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"BathFill.wav" by 0XMUSEX0
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
With the Cluncanax on the loose, our trio gain a new appreciation for the old saying: mo money, mo problems. Max embraces her inner Javert. Duncan opens a bank account. Claire roots around the library.
Content warnings: surreality, claustrophia, supernatural violence, loss of speech, warfare themes, loud sound effects (52:30, 55:10, 58:00, 1:00:00)
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" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Music: Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3612-dark-walk
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Coins fall on the concrete floor" by tosha73
"Fork scraping metal 5" by humanoide9000
Small Plastic Bag Explosion by Iwan Gabovitch under CC-BY 3.0 License
"Coin Flipping, A" by InspectorJ
"Coins Drop - 1" and "Coins Drop - 2" by SpaceJoe
"Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle
"Pop sound" by deraj
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Greetings from Jollyhills! The most pastoral little halfling village you've ever laid eyes on. Join our merry band of pint-sized potato farmers as they tend to their crops, dally in small town gossip, and try to avoid being eaten by orcs, swept up in a quest, or falling into the town sinkhole.
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
Potato written by Oliver Darkshire
One Bard Band by Alexander Nakarada
https://filmmusic.io/song/8318-one-bard-band
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Confronted by their own gilded likeness, the trio gamble on sus investigations and the power of friendship. Duncan has bad luck. Max does an okay corral. Claire has a little nibble.
Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:05, 24:20), vocal distortion (1:20), crowd panic, supernatural violence, body horror
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:
"Fork scraping metal 5" by humanoide9000
"Fork scraping metal 4" by humanoide9000
"metal_car_pass_clunk_boom_riser" by Geoff-Bremner-Audio
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
*record scratch* *freeze frame* Yup, that’s our trio. You’re probably wondering how they ended up at a fancy fundraiser. Well, it’s a funny story… Max steps aboard. Duncan connects the dots. Claire considers gardening.
Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:30), missing child, alcohol use, vomiting foley (59:05), artistic depictions of body horror, vocal distortion (1:09:20)
The PTA this episode was voiced by Alyss and Sero.
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:
Boston Jazz Scene by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8658-boston-jazz-scene
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albums
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
"vx1000-tape-deck-door" by suckmadeck
"Roman Horn - Announcing sound" by deleted_user_6109353
"train-door-close-1a" by yoyodaman234
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Just three tests separate Somewhere Elementary from freedom. Can our trio best the Standard - or will they too fall behind the curve? Max goes to prom. Duncan is one with the dance. Claire’s hits the gridiron.
Content warnings: surreality, school setting, academic testing, loud sound effects (8:35, 24:45, 34:50, 55:20), body horror, body horror sound effects (20:30, 24:50, 31:50)
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
Happy Happy Game Show by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3856-happy-happy-game-show
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Whirligig 6" by puniho
"UI confirmation alert a5" by InspectorJ
"Referee whistle blow gymnasium" by splicesound
"Gibbering mouther shriek" by LucasDuff
"Monster shriek" by Darsycho
"Ghost Monster Scream" by NachtmahrTV
"FX Crushing Bones 1" by PeteBerry
"Building Collapse 2" by onteca
"Building Collapse 3" by onteca
"01735 falling great wall" by Robinhood76
"rip_tear FLESH!!" by aust_paul
"Pound of Flesh 1" by magnuswaker
"Gut rip unbladed" by magnuswalker
"Success" by grunz
"buzzer" by guitarguy1985
"WinFantasia.wav" by Fupicat
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Our trio face their most merciless foe yet: schoolchildren. Claire suffers emotional harm. Duncan makes a rival. Max makes an unsettling discovery.
Content warnings: surreality, school setting, loud sound effect (15:40), cosmic horror, body distortion, body horror, unpleasant sound effect (31:30), supernatural violence, violence involving children
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
Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4410-spy-glass
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"iPhone Camera Capture" by pooky1
"VHS tape clicks rewind play mechanical 05" by TRP
"wobble_3" by matuchu
"DOORGate_A Heavy Metal Door On The Garden Gate_EM" by newlocknew
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Betwixt the art supplies and hall monitors, a far more rigorous threat lies in wait at Somewhere Elementary. Claire screams back. Max tests the womb simulator. Duncan feels the pain(t).
Content warnings: surreality, paralysis, school setting, academic testing, loud sound effect (17:10)
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 "The Screaming Fog" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Analog Vibes by Musikhalde
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7499-analog-vibes
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Metal Door" by Analog Bleep Ten