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Monster Hour

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 E26 - The Case of This One Great Tune

    Ok, but it's going to change your life! Duff surfs, Bo pines, Archie corrects.   Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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

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    S3 E25 - The Case of the EP Release

    Leave me alone, I have a show to catch! Archie flashes his smile, Bo considers a career pivot, Duff brings the muscle. Content Warnings: supernatural violence, discussion of blood, crowds in a small space, gunshots (22:37, 25:07, 37:05)   Leave us a voicemail to enter our 500k download dice giveaway: (209) REC-HOUR Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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

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    S3 E24 - The Case of Transcendence

    What's that? Did Timmy fall down the well? Duff reaches out, Archie does rad stunts, Bo looks for candles.   Leave us a voicemail to enter our 500k download dice giveaway: (209) REC-HOUR Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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

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    Off Hours: Event Planning in Zero G

    A rag tag team of galactic party planners gets the gig of the millennia, and definitely not because of nepotism! Will their tight schedule and even tighter budget be up for the task?   Event Planning in Zero G by Jenn Martin. Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.   Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky   Music usued from Epidemic Sound "Spacesuit Suite" - Stationary Sign "Abandoned Shopping Mall" - Stationary Sign "The Hidden Ones" - Ennio Máno "Disco Robots" - OTE "Space Whales" - Stefan Ekström

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    S3 E23 - The Case of Shifting Priorities

    Live. Laugh. Learn. Archie gets a phone call, Duff is challenged, Bo does some real detective work.   Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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

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    S3 E22 - The Case for Self Reflection

    Can you make amends for one life's opportunity misused? Bo sips a marg, Duff gets a compliment, Archie starts a business. Content warnings: reliving ones past, hospital and medical scenes, supernatural gore, discussion of blood   Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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

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    S3 E21 - The Case of the Hard Choice

    What to do once you've caught your quarry? Archie sets the table, Bo gets in touch with her feelings, Duff looks to the future. Content warnings: supernatural violence, vampires, zombies, discussion of blood, moral quandaries   Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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

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    S3 E20 - The Case of the Goths

    Our Friends face their Franken-foe. Bo practices survival skills, Duff takes safety seriously, Archie increases payroll. Content warnings: supernatural violence, vampires, zombies, discussion of blood   Listen to Control-F today! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    Off Hours: Author|Ship

    In "A Tale of Wind and Sand", a young ship captain undertakes a perilous journey for salvation in a land of forgotten titans, bygone providence, and long odds. Hidden between the pages, however, is another story. The story a self aware protagonist fighting for agency against the whims of the Author who created them. Content warnings: general themes of loss of autonomy & post-apocalyptic scarcity; elder death, nightmares, insomnia, hunger and thirst, violence.   This episode features special guest Kendo of Tales Yet Told. Death of the Author by Sam Leigh. Edited by Quinn Majeski   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour   "Ossuary 7 - Resolve" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Lost Frontier" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Age of the Titans" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Dama-May" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Lasting Hope" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound effects from Freesound.org: "F# phrase on Native American Flute" by skylarjulian "Blowing through bottle.wav" by Luzanne0 "Flipping pages of a book" by eizzof "Closing a Book" by Kodack

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    S3 E19 - The Case of the Errant Doctor

    Interrogation can take a delicate hand. Archie double checks, Bo packs light, Duff reconnects with himself.   Join the Podcasters Fight Hunger campaign! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E18 - The Case of the Needle

    Talk about violation of the Hippo Oath. Duff explores philosophy, Archie strikes first, Bo sets the mood.   Join the Podcasters Fight Hunger campaign! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E17 - The Case Down Memory Lane

    Keep your arms and legs inside your sanity for the duration of the trip. Bo tries something new, Archie take a sniff, Duff tries to explain.   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E16 - The Case of the On Call Brother-in-Law

    It's long hours in the field of Family Medicine. Duff does a fib, Archie plots and schemes, Bo gets heart eyes.   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    Off Hours: Something Is Wrong With The Chickens

    It may be the annual county fair, but there's fowl play brewing. Can three plucky chickens* recover the legendary Eggs of Prophecy before the nefarious Bryson Foods swoops in? Something Is Wrong With The Chickens by Elliot Davis   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky   Editing by Lucas & Michelle   "Chicken Beat" by Speedy the Spider Epidemic Sound License

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    S3 E15 - The Case of the Missing Sisters

    CONTAINMENT BREACH. RESTRICTED AREA. EXTREMELY SWOLE INTRUDER. Archie considers subterfuge. Duff takes public transit. Bo find friendship along the way.    Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    Off Hours - Absurdia: the (Meta)Physical Edition

    To celebrate the launch of the Absurdia crowdfunding campaign, we are declassifying the top secret patreon playtest the crew did of the three new playbooks coming to the (Meta)Physical edition! Content warnings: surreality, plant murder, body horror (flayed flesh abominations), supernatural violence, alcohol use, drinking games Get your copy of Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky   "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien Title: "Creepy Woods" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Beyond the Horizon" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Lan Party by Musikhalde Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Downloaded from filmmusic.io prior to third party music being removed from the site

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    S3 E14 - The Case of the 100 Hot Dogs

    If you don't know where to go, ask the Mirror, it might know... but be a total diva about it! Duff sets a new record. Archie asks a question. Bo loses something precious.   Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E13 - The Case of the Vault Door

    Some people collect stamps, we collect friendship. Bo meets a wall. Archie passes a window. Duff finds a door.   Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E12 - The Case of the Missing Man

    The plot thickens as our heroes attempt normalcy. Duff catches up. Archie cooks. Bo makes a friend.   Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games   Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E11 - The Case of the Separate Ways

    The crew takes some time to themselves. Bo hits the books. Archie talks to themselves. Duff looks for a horse.   Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games   Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E10 - The Case of the Verdant Ghost

    All is calm in the middle of Glasslake. Duff becomes a gardner, Archie sneaks around, Bo touches her head twice. Content warnings: Discussion of loss, Body Possession   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E9 - The Case of the Chase

    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)   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E8 - The Case of the Ice Department

    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)   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon "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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E7 - The Case of the Walk-in

    Sometimes it really is bigger on the inside. Bo receives an earful, Duff demands condolences, Archie tries a sample.   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon "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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E6 - The Case of the Double Park

    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.   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E5 - The Case of the Locked Door

    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)   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E4 - The Case of the Surprise Endowment

    A new dawn brings new questions. Bo meets an old friend, Duff hits the weights, Archie solves a crossword.   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E3 - The Case of Fog Alley

    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   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E2 - The Case of the Mysterious Jansport

    Investigating Alan's apartment reveals more clues than expected. Archie does a slap, Duff sees ghosts, Bo follows a sidequest. Content warnings: supernatural violence   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    S3 E1 - The Case of the White Knight

    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   Join our Discord Support us on Patreon 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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    Season 3 Trailer

    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.

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    Off Hours: Decaying Orbit

    163 light years from earth, the AI of Taurus Alpha station reboots unexpectedly to find something has gone catastrophically wrong. The engines are dead and the station is drifting into the engulfing flares of the nearby star. There are only moments to search through the station for answers, and to make one final transmission before the station burns. Content warnings: sci-fi horror, doom, violence, labor exploitation   Starring special guest Christine Prevas of the Unexplored Places Decaying Orbit by Sidney Icarus Edited by Quinn Majeski   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour "Alien Dream," "We've Lost Life Support," "Project Luna," "Abandoned Waystation," "The Event Horizon," and "Signalling" by Tim Kulig (CCBY Attribution 3.0)   Sound effects by Freesound.org: "Electricity.wav" by danielpodlovics "Computer startup" by MrAuralization "Footsteps, Puddles, C.wav" by InspectorJ "Forest - Fight:Struggle 2.wav" by MWsfx "Laundromat Ambience with Machine Spin Cycle_0080.wav" by exuberate "industrial 3d cutter contact mic.wav" by pencilina "Carpet Floor Hallway Distant Thunder and HVAC.wav" by Geoff-Bremner-Audio

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    Off Hours: Hometown Holiday

    Nestled deep in the mountains and snow, the festive town of Leavenworth is all settled in for the holidays when a dazzling and mysterious stranger arrives in town. Hallmark hijinks ensue as four would be suitors attempt to flirt, blunder, and trope their way to a very merry kissmas. Content warnings: romantic competition, amnesia, injured animal, sexual innuedo, description of messy eating, smooching   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour   Hometown Holiday by Nick Tourville: https://kidnick.itch.io/hometown-holiday Edited by Ian Mauldin & Quinn Majeski   "Monster Hour - Holiday Theme" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle "Wish Background" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Off Hours: Tangled Blessings

    At Brackenroot Academy, rival prodigies Atlas and Ares step onto campus fated to face one another in four years time. But the pair soon find themselves caught in a web of strange secrets, cryptic prophecies, and dark machinations that reaches far beyond the earth and stars. Content warnings: magical academia, fantasy horror, rivalry, emotional emptiness, murder, public failure   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour   Tangled Blessings by Cassi Mothwin: https://cassi-mothwin.itch.io/tangled-blessings Edited by Quinn Majeski   The following music was used in this project: "Constancy Part Three" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Magic Forest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Fire Prelude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Off Hours: Irrefutable Proof

    Three con artists posing as spiritualist mediums. Three unwitting marks and a guilt-stricken widow. One very real, very vengeful ghost. If you want a shot at the dowagers inheritance, you'd better have IRREFUTABLE PROOF. Content warnings: con artistry, Christian imagery and influences, ghosts and spirits, framing, alcohol use, loud sound effect (44:00), poison, mention of hell, possession, burning, immolation, character death   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour   Irrefutable Proof by Grant Howitt: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/433870/irrefutable-proof Editing by Ian Mauldin and Quinn Majeski.   "Inexorable" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Evening of Chaos" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Zombie Hoodoo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound Effects from Freesound.org: "FX_Bumps and Thumps on a door.WAV" by ssugg "door metal heavy push bar beep open close with security deadbolt unlock click1.flac" by kyles

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    Off Hours: Chiron's Doom

    On a distant, forgotten planet, four wayward explorers mount an ill-fated expedition into CHIRON'S DOOM: a colossal, twisting monument of unknown purpose and origin. Will they uncover its secrets, or fall prey to its many dangers like so many before them? Content warnings: brief mention of demons/demonic influence, absent father; alcohol use, lost limbs, decapitation, chemical burn, deafness, phantom touches, body crystalization, body horror (eyes), character death, possession, gun violence   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour   Chiron's Doom by Nick Bate: https://ickbat.itch.io/chirons-doom Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing and scoring by Quinn Majeski.   The following music was used in this project: "Dirt Rhodes" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Dark Fog" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Controlled Chaos - no percussion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

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    After Hours: Season 2 Q&A

    Join us for a very special WSOM+KEVR fireside chat where we answer your questions about season two of Monster Hour! How much of the season was goofs made canon? What was it like running a brand new game created by the GM? Which Claire creation does the crew most covet? Tune in to find out!   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" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle Edited by Quinn Majeski

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    S2 E51 - Somewhen

    Past, Present, Future. A time for beginnings. A time for endings. A time for choices. Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effects (5:10, 39:40, 46:45, 47:45, 56:20, 56:45, 1:07:45, 1:14:00), cosmic horror, apocalyptic themes, body horror (fish-human hybrid), mutation, fall from height, vocal distortion (37:35-38:50, 1:39:15-1:55:30) emotionally intense conversations, metaphysical death of a major character, supernatural violence, blood, possession, loss of autonomy, emotional manipulation and abuse   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," "Lost," "Waves of Time," and original scoring by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used in this project: "Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Rollin at 5" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sunset Hardcore by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9217-sunset-hardcore 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 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Beachfront Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Revival" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound effects from freesound.org: "06583 old clock pendulum ticking.WAV" by Robinhood76 "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73 "sheet metal pieces drag on workshop floor various2.flac" by kyles "Alarm Bell" by SergeQuadrado "31-CrecimientoPlanta1.wav" by Natymon "Ext, church bell.wav" by YevgVerh "avalanche.wav" by mystiscool "Dinosaur Footsteps-01.wav" by jamesrodavidson "Aluminum Sign Warp Slow" by Ev-Dawg "Pine tree falling(Vlmshpng,Eq,lmtr,comp).wav" by newlocknew "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73 "polite_applause_05.wav" by joedeshon

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    S2 E50 - Elsewhere

    The trio travel the multiverse in search of the temporal energy needed to confront Rudy. Claire confronts the ills of capitalism. Max punches the clock. The Duncans face down Death. Content warnings: surreality, serious injury, blood, brief mentions of gambling and drug use, coma, harsh sound effects (52:45, 1:19:55), discussion of family planning and vasectomy, undead (skeleton, vampire, lich), soul harvesting   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 in this project: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Super Friendly" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Dark Hallway (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ "Chase Pulse" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound effects from freesound.org: "fanfare 1.wav" by RichHeard "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73 "Thunder - Deep Crack Dark Night.mp3" by PNMCarrieRailfan "wooden xlaphone.aif" by Tapepusher "Standing on broken glass" by dsote "haunted shrills.wav" by squashy555

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    S2 E49 - No Time Like the Present

    The trio launch a daring gambit. Max takes a hard look in the mirror. The Duncans walk the bleeding edge. Claire keeps time. Content warnings: surreality, warfare themes, blood, inescapability, grevious injury, loss of consciousness / coma   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," "Lost," and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used in this project: The Big Show Opener: Zeus by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4642-the-big-show-opener-zeus Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73 "chant_machine3" by foxraid

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    S2 E48 - Far Gone Bygones

    The trio struggle to escape the past. The Duncans face the fog. Max enters the arena. Claire stands for pickled brains. Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, body horror (human faces on animals), emotional manipulation, religious oppression, patriarchal sexism, brief mention of corporal punishment   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," "Lost," and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used in this project: Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Aluminum Sign Warp Slow" by Ev-Dawg "bus_door_opening.wav" by 13FPanska_Sychra_Petr "chant_machine3" by foxraid "Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle

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    S2 E47 - Rudy

    It's time to face the music. Claire turns away a surprise advance. Max rides the spooky bus. The Duncans call for backup. Content warnings: surreality, apocalyptic themes, emotional manipulation, toxic relationship, controlling behavior, natural disaster themes, warfare themes, blood, disorientation, loss of consciousness   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," "Lost," "Waves of Time," and "Rudy" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used in this project: "Sea of Methane" by Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) CCBY 4.0

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    S2 E46 - Time's Up

    Tick. Tick. Tick. The Duncans go for gold. Max makes the cut. Claire holds the line. Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, apocalyptic themes, missing child, emotionally intense conversation, allusion to drug use, disorientation, mention of gore and disembowlment, sexism, warfare 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," "Screaming Fog," "Campaign," "Lost," "Waves of Time," and "Rudy" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used in this project: "Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Horse Clip Clopping Downhill (stereo)" by swiftoid "Reverse vinyl scratch / warp" by al_sub "Garbage Truck Passing" by iamdylanavery

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    S2 E45 - The Return

    The past comes back to haunt our trio. The Duncans start a cult. Max has a lot to chew on. Claire goes dark. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:55), possession, supernatural violence, eye injury, impalement, insectoid appendages, excessive limbs, black blood, spider veins, vomit   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 in this project: Music: The Big Show Opener: Zeus by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4642-the-big-show-opener-zeus Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Fork scraping metal 4" by humanoide9000 "UI_6-3 Confusion blip(TmStrtch,multiprocessing).wav" by newlocknew "spilled coins" by Norman_Hittle "Coin Spill" by clairinski "Coins Drop - 1" and "Coins Drop - 2" by SpaceJoe "Big Structure Collision Heard from Inside" by Osvoldon

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    Stafford Hour

    Somewhere may seem like a quaint little surreal suburb - but deep down, it's a city that likes to sink its teeth into you. Especially if you're a hotshot camera-headed rookie investigator with everything to prove and nothing to lose. That's right, it's Stafford Hour. Starring Ian of Shrimp and Crits as Stafford, The Investigator Content warnings: surreality, smoking, drug use and addiction themes, alcohol use, paranoia, betrayal 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   The following music was used for this project: On the Ground by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4165-on-the-ground License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3585-dances-and-dames License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Spider Eyes by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4405-spider-eyes License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org "camera lens zooming.mp3" by CorneRoose "Metal Gate (Open and Close)" by Sheyvan "Glass bottle breaking.wav" by JanevdMerwe1995 "Lock - Unlock.mp3" by BILLARAS299 "Function Beep.wav" by JustinBW "jf Glass Breaking.wav" by cmusounddesign

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    S2 E44 - Trees

    Trees. Trees. Trees. Trees. Trees. Claire plays with fire. The Duncans explain Hyunkaretically physics. Max grabs the wobble. Content warnings: surreality, self injury, blood, deforestation, 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" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used in this project: Music: Creepy Woods by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8613-creepy-woods Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Reverse vinyl scratch / warp" by al_sub "Fork scraping metal 4" by humanoide9000

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    S2 E43 - Mayor-Fore Art Thou?

    The trio dredge up municipal secrets at City Hall. Max deduces things. Claire finds found family. The Duncans pop bottles. Content warning: surreality, vocal side panning, clowns, discussion of adoption, missing family, multiple voices (31:20, 36:30), vomiting foley   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   Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Breaking A Wall Down (With A Hammer)" by scampsie "014_PlantaCreciendo-004.wav" by aabbccddee123 "Reverse vinyl scratch / warp" by al_sub "VS Pop_3.mp3" by Vilkas_Sound "camera lens zooming.mp3" by CorneRoose

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    S2 E42 - Look-Back

    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 Kulig https://filmmusic.io/song/8508-lost-in-a-nebula License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Blue Feather" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 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: "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

    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 Kulig https://filmmusic.io/song/8508-lost-in-a-nebula License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license "Beachfront Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 001 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5786-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-001 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sunset Hardcore by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9217-sunset-hardcore License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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    S2 E40 - Fetch Quest

    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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Lost in a Nebula by Tim Kulig https://filmmusic.io/song/8508-lost-in-a-nebula License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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