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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
Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
1 hr 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
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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
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
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
56 min
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
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
50 min
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
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
1 hr 1 min
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
Dec 27, 2022
Dec 27, 2022
1 hr 19 min
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/
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
58 min
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
Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022
1 hr 16 min
*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
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 15, 2022
57 min
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