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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 Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
The citizens of Somewhere seek refuge as the Screaming Fog rolls in. Duncan sounds the alarm. Max feuds. Claire learns about pool safety.
Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster response, loss of autonomy (possession), claustrophobia, supernatural violence, loud sound effect (56:30)
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Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia
Editing services provided by Ian Mauldin
"Radio Somewhere" theme and original music 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
Ominous Forest Exploration by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8522-ominous-forest-exploration
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albums
"Air or steam pressure release" by brunobruselli, Freesound.org
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
First contact with the Bus does not go as planned. Duncan joins the search. Max takes a trip. Claire visits an old friend.
Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, vehicular violence, loud sound effects (13:10, 20:35, 47:50, 56:05)
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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
"Radio Somewhere" theme and original music 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:
"Bus door closing" by am7
"train door close 1a" by Yoyodaman234
"Renault Master F3500 dCi135 Foley Trunk Door Close Mono" by Soundholder
"Big Tree Fall in Forest" by Kinoton
"Whoosh_LargeVerb_ER_SFX_8" by theneedle.tv
"Tree Squek" by EminYILDIRIM
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Step through the looking glass and into the strange suburban town of Somewhere. Duncan chases a story. Max hits the market. Claire visits City Hall.
Monster Hour presents Season 2: ABSURDIA.
Content warnings: loud sound effect (2:50); mentions of alcohol, loss of autonomy, blood
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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour
Absurdia RPG by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia
"Radio Somewhere" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Join us for a virtual fireside chat as we answer your questions about season 1 of Monster Hour! Which roll impacted the story most? What secret bits of lore never saw the light of day? What were the original flavors of starburst? Tune in to find out!
Content warnings: discussion of food, animal dementia, character death, challenging family dynamics, violence
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
A gang of snarky teen ravens with supernatural talents aim to cause mischief, mayhem, and destruction. The Unkindness will face backyard barbeques, town hall meetings, and witchy cottages - but can they elude the greatest foe of all: growing up?
Unkindness, by James D'Amato, is available in the Ultimate Micro RPG Book.
Editing services for this episode were provided by Liam Wilkinson.
"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
In the heart of the City, four bodega cats blessed with arcane power find themselves beset upon by evil warlock health inspectors. Can they avoid distraction and danger to complete the ancient ritual that will banish their enemies for good?
Tales from the Corner Coven, by Jonaya Kemper, is available in the Ultimate Micro RPG Book, edited by James D'Amato.
Editing services for this episode were provided by Ian Mauldin.
"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
At a manor in the London countryside of Victorian England, the supernatural being known as Dorian dreams a scheme far beyond the horizon of human imagination. Can he see it through to fruition - or will mortal meddling manage to ruin things once again?
Starring special guest Cap from Shrimp and Crits as Dorian, the Spooktacular.
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
"Monster Hour" and "It's a Circus Out There" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Classical Piano Waltz Of Butterflies by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7553-classical-piano-waltz-of-butterflies
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Magic Relaxing Ambient by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7115-magic-relaxing-ambient
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Applause and whispering before jazz concert" by tom_woysky, Freesound.org
"Rifle Shots" by bananplyte, Freesound.org
"Revolver calibre 38 - vários disparos_01" by reishugo, Freesound.org
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
A reckoning for reality. The final hour.
Content warnings: apocalyptic themes, supernatural horror, violence, earthquake, loud sound effects (7:45, 11:45, 24:15, 47:55, 59:25, 1:11:05, 1:15:00, 1:21:10), pivotal character death, body horror, disintegration, lightning, electrocution, seizures, loss of consciousness, surreality, strangulation, food descriptions, grieving
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Inside the surreal cathedral, the hunters face off against the Cabal for the final time. The fate of three worlds hangs in the balance.
Content warnings: apocalyptic themes, supernatural horror, surreality, loud sound effects (30:20, 1:00:00), emotionally intense conversations, vocal distortion (1:19:45)
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour
"Monster Hour" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
"LAUNCH (futuristic)" by C3Sabertooth, Freesound.org