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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

Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023
58 min
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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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

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
56 min
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
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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
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"drumroll1.aif" by ddohler
"Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin
"Alligator Growls 02.wav" by D.jones

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
53 min
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

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
50 min
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

Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
1hr 2 min
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

Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
1hr 13 sec
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

Apr 1, 2023
Apr 1, 2023
1hr 17 min
A dark (chocolate) day has arrived in Somewhere. Clære makes her pitch. Maxx embraces caramel. Dunkan has an identity crisis.
Content warnings: surreality, toilet humor, body horror (distortion), creepy children, food, apocalyptic themes, brief mention of drug use
Our Community Spotlight this week is Shrimp and Crits. Huge thanks to Ian, Cap, Catie, and Ryan for providing such an excellent promo.
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 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:
Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3804-ghost-processional
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Halloween Atmosphere 2018 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3234-halloween-atmosphere-2018
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
"Radio tunning HQ.wav" by

Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
1hr 36 sec
With the currents of commerce calmed, our trio reappraise their personal assets. Duncan meets his market. Claire receives a formal warning. Max does a vibes thing.
Content warnings: surreality, supernatural animal 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" and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle

Mar 7, 2023
Mar 7, 2023
55 min
The recession is nigh as the Cluncanax wreaks havoc at City Hall. Can our trio prevent the Economy from spiraling out of control? Claire commits to the bitcoin. Max wheels and deals. Duncan upsets the balance sheets.
Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, blood, warfare themes, loud/disruptive sound effect (2:15-3:45, 22:20, 41:25, 42:45-43:20, 46:35-47:00, 54:35), vocal distortion (8:45), eye injury, body horror (face)
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:
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
Pure House Beats 01 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/499-pure-house-beats-01
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ancient Basement by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8486-ancient-basement
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
No Way Out by Sascha Schulz
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4682-no-way-out
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from Freesound.org
"Huge Thunderclap" by Fission9
"slashkut.wav" by Abyssmal
"Slash2.ogg" by wesleyextreme_gamer
"Deep Cut / Slash / Gash" by SypherZent
"Imperius - Spear Whoosh.wav" by SoundFlakes
"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
"Cash Register Purchase" by Zott820
"Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle
"Lights Flicker On.wav" by mmaruska
"Scrapping rust" by anochrist
"Teleport Skill & Spell" by EminYILDIRIM
"Starting car engine" by rodrigocswm
"CarEngine.wav" by prometheus888
"car engine starting.wav" by 99021905683
"Wind through gap above window.wav" by soundslikewillem
"Sword Slice" by LiamG_SFX
"Sword Contact (with swipe)" by ultraaxvii

Feb 21, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
45 min
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
