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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 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Come one, come all for the brawl at city hall! A transit-oriented tussle to rustle and truss the biggest bus this town has ever seen. Claire goads the code. Duncan gets his interview. Max takes the wheel.
Content warnings: surreality, food, supernatural violence, simulated gore, harsh sound effects (25:20, 53:45, 55:35)
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
Editing services provided by Ian Mauldin
"Radio Somewhere" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"fax_machine_ring2" by nnus
"Fax Transmit, Beginning" by esplin9466
"Printer, Close, A" by InspectorJ
"dial-up.wav" by lyd4tuna
“Standing on broken glass” by dsote
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Hi Fam, please join our trio for an impromptu flower party outside of City Hall. Claire gets the word out. Duncan gets his steps in. Max floats on parade.
Content warnings: surreality, loss of autonomy (possession), supernatural violence, mention of cannibalism, intrusive advertising, loud sound effect (29:40, 48:20)
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
Editing services provided by Ian Mauldin
"Radio Somewhere" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Music: Sea Of Methane by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9142-sea-of-methane
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albums
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"fax_machine_ring2" by nnus
"Fax Transmit, Beginning" by esplin9466
"Printer, Close, A" by InspectorJ
"Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle
"Pop sound" by deraj
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Greenhorn BAE Agent LeMonde Pax joins their mentor on a mission to retrieve a missing agent from a small Oregon town - but a nightmare from their past seems to haunt their every move. Are they prepared to face what lurks in the space between spaces?
Starring special guest Reed of Deimos Paradox and Bring Your Own Mech as Pax, the Initiate.
Content warnings: supernatural horror, night terrors, drug use, paralysis, loss of ability to speak, kidnapping, hoarding, gore, raspy voice and coughing (58:35-59:55), knife wound, abandonment, survivors guilt
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
Classic Horror 3 by Kevin MacLeod Link:
https://filmmusic.io/song/3513-classic-horror-3
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
A Sinister Feeling by Nicolas Iglesias
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5083-a-sinister-feelingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Unseen Horrors by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4569-unseen-horrors
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dark N Deep by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4729-dark-n-deep
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Deep Noise by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3634-deep-noise
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Sounds of Yellowstone and Grand Teton" by hoersturz, Freesound.org
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
From the recesses of Somewhere our trio plot their comeback. Claire goes for a spin cycle. Duncan has cellar’s remorse. Max rides the jellnado.
Content warnings: surreality, supernatural horror, loud sound effect (24:20), body horror and distortion, vocal distortion (53:25, 55:30, 58:10)
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
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
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"fax_machine_ring2" by nnus
"Fax Transmit, Beginning" by esplin9466
"Printer, Close, A" by InspectorJ
"cat_purr_pt1" by nicola_ariutti
"Cat Meowing" by lextrack
"Cat Meow" by christyboy100
"train door close 1a" by Yoyodaman234
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)
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
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
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS
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
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
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