Monster Hour

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121 episodes
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Date created
2019/07/19
Average duration
66 min.
Release period
16 days

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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 in our second season playing Absurdia, by Quinn Majeski. Our season one campaign featured Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands.

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S2 E42 - Look-Back
2024/02/20
Finally free to catch their breath, the trio turn their attention to the big picture. The Duncans find themselves a little foggy. Claire takes a trip down memory lane. Max makes an unsettling discovery. Content warnings: surreality, discussion of mind control, blood, supernatural violence, brief allusions to demonic possession, impaling, body puppeting, cosmic 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", "Screaming Fog", and "Lost" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used in this project: Lost in a Nebula by Tim Kulighttps://filmmusic.io/song/8508-lost-in-a-nebulaLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loopLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Plastic bottle crunch 2" by tosha73 "camera lens zooming.mp3" by CorneRoose "UI_6-3 Confusion blip(TmStrtch,multiprocessing).wav" by newlocknew "Thwutsaw.wav" by shimsewn
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S2 E41 - Last Max Standing
2024/02/06
The trio race to stop Maxodie before she can abscond with the Bus. Claire negotiates. Duncan punches up. Max embraces the Snarl. Content warnings: surreality, blood, grievous injury, cosmic oblivion, vocal side panning   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 "Screaming Fog" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: Lost in a Nebula by Tim Kulighttps://filmmusic.io/song/8508-lost-in-a-nebulaLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Beachfront Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 001 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5786-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-001License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sunset Hardcore by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9217-sunset-hardcoreLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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S2 E40 - Fetch Quest
2024/01/23
The trio goof around, debate metaphysics, and wax philosophical while sporadically attempting to save the timeline. The Duncans synchronize. Max experiments. Claire commits crimes against choreography. Content warnings: surreality, alcohol huse, vocal side panning (throughout), blood, stabbing   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 "Screaming Fog" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: "Beachfront Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loopLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Lost in a Nebula by Tim Kulighttps://filmmusic.io/song/8508-lost-in-a-nebulaLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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S2 E39 - Double Trouble
2024/01/09
The trio are visited by the ghost of problems yet to come. Claire self-reflects. Duncan self-connects. Max self-ejects. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (2:45), discussion of war crimes / genocide, supernatural violence, loss of consciousness, dissociation, loss of speech, vocal side panning (39:15-46:30)   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   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 project: Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loopLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Creepy Woods by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8613-creepy-woodsLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "VibrateTimeEffect2.mp3" by Milky0519 "VibrateTimeEnding.mp3" by Milky0519 "Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle "chant_machine3" by foxraid
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S2 E38 - Doppelgangers
2023/12/12
The trio piece together the Duncanverse puzzle. Duncan plays both sides. Claire embraces creative problem solving. Max tunes the dial. Content warnings: surreality, vocal side panning (7:00-10:30), discussion of earworms and parasites, blood, apocalyptic themes   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 project: Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loopLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid
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S2 E37 - Oops All Duncans
2023/11/28
Negotiations break down as an interloper crashes the summit. Max calls her shot. Duncan confronts his outer demons. Claire grapples with excessive personal growth. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, missing/lost child, emotional content, vocal side panning (32:50-33:30), heat discussion   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   This episode edited by Quinn Majeski "Radio Somewhere," "Lost," and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: Apocalypse Blues by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7256-apocalypse-bluesLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Happy Indie Pop by WinnieTheMoogFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6777-happy-indie-popLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situationLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: The Big Show Opener: Zeus by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4642-the-big-show-opener-zeusLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Sword Contact (with swipe)" by ultraaxvii "Plastic bag.wav" by DanaGarcia "SciFi Inspect Sound, UI, or In-Game Notification 02.wav" by MATRIXXX_ "ClickGlass.wav" by Divoljud "Matrix Style Glitch 1.wav" by newlocknew
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S2 E36 - The Summit
2023/11/14
The trio get their sundry birds in a row in preparation for peace talks with City Hall. Claire is reluctantly responsible. Duncan feels the reverb. Max goes full Dankin. Content warnings: surreality, vocal effect (2:15-5:00), toilet humor, swallowing something alive, vocal side panning (22:00, 27:60, 31:50-32:15) This episode is sponsored by Many Worlds Tavern, providing tea for the tabletop and coffee for your campaign. Use code MHOUR for 10% off your order!   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   This episode edited by Quinn Majeski "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: On the Ground by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4165-on-the-groundLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid
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S2 E35 - Identity Crisis
2023/10/31
Everything in Somewhere is coming up Duncan - and no one is safe. Max meets a sexy adversary. Duncan plays defense. Claire gets the last laugh. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effects (0:00-6:00), overlapping voices (0:00-6:00), supernatural violence, overlapping voices and side panning (39:20-41:15), loud sound effect (50:30) This episode is sponsored by Many Worlds Tavern, providing tea for the tabletop and coffee for your campaign. Use code MHOUR for 10% off your order!   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   Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loopLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73 "Pop sound" by deraj "whispers.wav" by thanvannispen "Aluminum Sign Warp Slow" by Ev-Dawg "FX_Admiral_Warp01.wav" by PeteBarry
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Off Hours: Dead Deer Mountain
2023/10/17
Join us for a return to Monster of the Week with Hannah in the Keeper seat! An extremely peculiar and unsettling trio cross pathes in the remote wilderness camp of Dead Deer Mountain, where the unsetting summer sun heralds a far darker awakening. 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   Music: Phantasm by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4209-phantasmLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Night Terrors 2 by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8727-night-terrors-2License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Aka Manah by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4797-aka-manahLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects from Freesounds.org: "Impacts - Car Rolls Down Hill; Crashing All The Way" by Rie-chanThirty "High Quality Monster Screech" by NaturesTemper "Alarm Bell" by SergeQuadrado
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S2 E34 - The Eye of the Council
2023/10/03
An ascendant bureaucracy puts the screws to Somewhere’s scofflaws and ne’er-do-wells. Duncan goes on the lam. Claire seeks guidance. Max meets the multiverse. Content warnings: surreality, mind control (implied), vocal distortion (20:10, 22:40-35:05)   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   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "8mm Film Camera" by JamesMontour "Ripping T Shirt 3.wav" by F.M.Audio
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S2 E33 - Frenemies
2023/09/19
The trio grapple with their rivals as fallout from the election continues. Max does some self assessment. Claire reconsiders her allegiances. Duncan is Somewhere’s most wanted. Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effect (37:13), multiple voices & side panning (37:30-45:45)   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: Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situationLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from freesound.org: "Wood shots.flac" by CGEffex "Jumping on Wooden Plate in Hall.aif" by RutgerMuller
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S2 E32 - Harrowed
2023/09/05
The trio regroup in the aftermath of the Council election. Duncan makes amends. Max experiences personal growth. Claire has done nothing wrong. Content warnings: surreality, scared child, claustrophobia, razor wire cuts, body horror (human body parts on non-human objects)   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: Tibetan Caverns by Tim KuligFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8480-tibetan-cavernsLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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5 out of 5
80 reviews
Chainsaw :3 2023/12/26
Nobody likes Dorian
But Leon is awesome and so is the main cast and I am HOOKED I tell you, HOOKED. I’m still on the first season and it’s amazing… these monsters give me...
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PacificStreet 2022/10/29
Binge-worthy podcast
On Episode 9 of Season 1 and I can’t get enough. Well played by everyone and totally entertaining stories and characters. It’s my first introduction t...
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Silverwing__Gaming 2022/10/22
Amazing show
The Show is Amazing season 1 was phenominal both the players and the keeper were fun and entertainig to listen to and so far season 2 has had me laugh...
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Maggiegn314 2022/08/01
Lively storytelling, wild characters, and lots of mystery
A great storytelling podcast not just for Monster of the Week fans but for anyone who likes a good mystery, rowdy characters, and a touch of spookines...
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let me send my review pls 2022/07/28
Came for advice, stayed for story
I started Monster Hour because it was the first thing that came up in relation to Monster of the Week. I’m a new keeper and desperately needed advice ...
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NaN-Gram 2021/12/14
A complete and utter triumph
This is the best MOTW actual play out right now, bar none. Nothing else comes close. You have to hear it to believe it.
Amelia Gia 2021/11/24
Congrats on season finale!
What a phenomenal season! Love every moment with each character, greatly looking forward to more!
pipngriff 2021/11/03
An Actual play I can sink my teeth in.
We are always looking for actual plays that play systems other than dnd. Monster of the Week is a great system and they really do an amazing job of pl...
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Photojelly 2021/09/11
Podcast Gold
Picked up this podcast entirely out of chance, not entirely sure what I was looking for aside from the MOTW system. That was a week ago. I am past the...
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Anna-Sax 2021/08/10
Addictive!!
I looove this podcast, currently binging the whole thing. Quinn is an excellent Keeper, and the players created an hilarious, compelling, and endearin...
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