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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.
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S3 E9 - The Case of the Chase
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Rated #1 in customer satisfaction in its class: not only for quality, but for its traditional styling and smooth ride. Archie tries to make heads or tails, Bo takes the wheel, Duff does a high five.
Content warnings: Discussion of loss, gunfire (13:56, 16:20, 30:50, 38:44), vehicle crash (38:50)
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
S3 E8 - The Case of the Ice Department
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Make sure you wear layers in case of sudden chill. Archie eats a snack, Bo explains her job, Duff has a portent.
Content warnings: supernatural and mundane violence, mention of drugs, fire alarm (06:55, 07:19)
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- "The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )
City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
S3 E7 - The Case of the Walk-in
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Sometimes it really is bigger on the inside. Bo receives an earful, Duff demands condolences, Archie tries a sample.
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- "The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )
City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday May 20, 2025
S3 E6 - The Case of the Double Park
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
FLASH SALE, 50% off select items this week only at the Buyalot! Duff makes a new friend, Bo orders a calendar, Archie broadens their horizons.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday May 06, 2025
S3 E5 - The Case of the Locked Door
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Answer we, some questions please. Archie leaves a note, Bo gets a roommate, Duff skips ab day.
Content warnings: supernatural and mundane violence, police, gunshots (27:50, 31:48, 70:33), fire alarm (27:55, 34:01, 54:48, 70:31)
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
S3 E4 - The Case of the Surprise Endowment
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
A new dawn brings new questions. Bo meets an old friend, Duff hits the weights, Archie solves a crossword.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
S3 E3 - The Case of Fog Alley
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
An encounter in the alleyway takes a vertical turn. Duff inspects a rooftop, Archie builds a fan club, Bo visits her past.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, gunshot, brief mention of active shooter training
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
S3 E2 - The Case of the Mysterious Jansport
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Investigating Alan's apartment reveals more clues than expected. Archie does a slap, Duff sees ghosts, Bo follows a sidequest.
Content warnings: supernatural violence
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
S3 E1 - The Case of the White Knight
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Welcome to Arborealis, a dense urban jungle, full of secrets and schemes. Through its streets flows the Mist: an otherworldly force that keeps Sleepers unaware of the awakened Rifts that walk amongst them.
Content warnings: supernatural violence, non-player death
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Season 3 Trailer
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Season 3 of Monster Hour premieres March 11th, 2025!
The city of Arborealis is a dense, expansive, urban jungle full of secrets and schemes. Through its streets runs The Mist, an otherworldly force that keeps Sleepers unaware of the awakened Rifts that walk amongst them. It is here that our tale takes place, set in the Nebulous Nineties (tm). Meet Archie (he/they) the pâtissier, Bo (she/her) the grad school dropout, and Duff (he/him) your friendly neighborhood firefighter himbo as they adventure to discover the secrets of The Mist.