Out of the Forest
by The Forest Cast
A Monster of the Week Actual Play Podcast. An amnesiac werewolf, a haunted college student, a spell casting fortune teller, and a Celtic god must do their best to navigate the conflicting schemes of shadowy organizations, secretive cults, and reality bending beings to protect their town from the darkness consuming it.Updates Wednesdays through Anchor.fm
Episodes
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Episode 68: In Too Deep Part 7
While Isaac and Enif seek answers and make bargains, Cernunnos and Baerin find themselves sinking deeper, both literally and figuratively. Can they escape before they sink to rock bottom? Enif plays protective parent, Isaac asks the hard questions, Cernunnos takes a dive, and Baerin loses...
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Episode 67: In Too Deep Part 6
Separated and somewhat out of their depths, our heroes attempt to find out more about two discreet mysteries haunting them. Both the lake and the mysterious building are proving to be more treacherous than either team could have bargained for. Baerin faces the many faces of an abomination,...
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Episode 66: In Too Deep Part 5
Split up, our heroes find themselves sinking deeper and deeper into intrigue and danger. On opposite sides of town, with no back up, how will they accomplish their missions? Cernunnos has an Edible Arrangement to deliver, Baerin decides to move his truck illegally, Isaac enters bathrooms...
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Episode 65: In Too Deep Part 4
Finally returned from the forest, our heroes find themselves with a lot to think about and even more to do. Enif looks at newspaper headlines, Isaac compares maps, Cernunnos requests a detour, and Baerin explains the fragility of mortal bodies. Recored on 01/20/22
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Episode 64: In Too Deep Part 3
In the aftermath of all the discoveries made at the pit, our heroes try to make their way home and find the path forward. With as many questions as answers, where do they go from here? Cernunnos explains the motives of gods, Enif tries to communicate with something more complex than a squirrel,...
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Episode 63: In Too Deep Part 2
As our heroes tread deeper and deeper into the forest, they discover just how difficult it is to return to the pit. And once they get there, who know what they will find? Cernunnos is quick on the draw with some vines, Baerin forgets wolves can't talk, Enif plays hot and cold with a dangerous...
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Episode 62: In Too Deep Part 1
In the aftermath of the showdown at the cul-de-sac, our heroes want answers and they know one place, tucked deep in the woods, that's guaranteed to have them. For a price. Baerin brags about his luck, Enif wonders about extraterrestrials, Isaac ponders the unknowable, and Cernunnos pays in…
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Episode 61: Sinking In Finale
The battle rages on in the cul-de-sac as our heroes begin to pull out all the stops. Will they escape? Will they survive? Cernunnos discovers a new punching bag, Isaac wants a gun, Baerin takes a bite out of a truck, and Enif makes a call to a friend. Recorded on 11/04/21
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Episode 60: Sinking In Part 8
There is a showdown in the middle of the cul-de-sac. No one is safe as the battle rages around the burning fire engine and help doesn't seem like it will arrive in time. Baerin gets a little confused, Cernunnos finds a brand new punching back, Enif is running out of luck, and Isaac hopes he can...
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Episode 59: Sinking In Part 7
In perhaps the most chaotic monster attack our they have ever responded to, our heroes struggle to keep the situation under control and save those innocents at risk. As the dangers multiply, can they stabilize the situation? Enif decides to make a bubble, Baerin proves to be a reliable steed,...
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Episode 58: Sinking In Part 6
Pursuing a rogue moleman leads our heroes to a chaotic scene, with more innocents to save than they can react to quickly enough. Is there some greater threat behind all this? Isaac learns about cave stability, Enif performs impressive acrobatics, Baerin scares a small child, and Cernunnos spots…
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Episode 57: Sinking In Part 5
Our heroes rush to the aid of the trading post's own moleman, driving out towards the campgrounds. Cernunnos shouts at a door, Enif makes excuses for their lack of accent, Baerin makes questionable decisions, and Isaac tries and fails to interpret a text message. Recorded on 07/22/21
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Episode 56: Sinking In Part 4
Away from the immediate dangers of the lake, our heroes do their best to prepare themselves with rest and research. Enif takes a peek under the hood, Cernunnos tries a new perspective, Baerin hopes there's a book on this, and Isaac suggests they stick to research for now. Recorded on 07/08/2021
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Episode 55: Sinking In Part 3
Our heroes recover from a plunge into the lake and try to put together what little information they've gathered so far on the lake. Is it possible to assemble a unified narrative out of so many different experiences? Baerin takes a dive, Enif takes a mushroom, Cernunnos takes a shirt, and Isaac...
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Episode 54: Sinking In Part 2
What secrets does the lake at the edge of Munnsdale hide? What dangers does it host? Baerin has second thoughts about boats, Cernunnos blames global warming, Enif is an overprotective parent, and Isaac makes a simple request for no murder. Recorded on 06/17/2021 The Speedrunning Club's theme is...
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Episode 53: Sinking In Part 1
Our heroes' latest respite comes to an end when Isaac collapses into a horrible premonition, unique in its subject matter. Something is stirring in the lake and its impact could be massive. Isaac receives an email with no attachments, Cernunnos makes some cryptid revelations, Baerin names his...
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Kobold Endeavour One Shot: Jeff Bezroast Killed My Best Friend
Scrumpus, Zorbo, and Tim are your run of the mill kobolds working for a local tech startup in San Dragontonio. This, of course, means they are useful for little other than distractions and a slapstick attempt at corporate espionage. Scrumpus makes everyone in the warehouse a hearty chili, Zorbo...
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Episode 52: Fourth Respite Part 3
Our heroes meet up with a strange, nervous man who is dangerously close to uncovering some of the big secrets in Munnsdale. His information can help them, but it will also put him in great danger. Cernunnos has to make up hours at work, Enif offers to demonstrate magic through Tarot, Isaac learns...
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Episode 51: Fourth Respite Part 2
Cerunnos is finally called to answer for his indiscretions, way back during the hunt that brought Isaac into the fold. Can he convince the rest of the group that his actions were justified? Enif brings in the tea before it gets spilled, Baerin sincerely has no idea what's going on, Isaac gets a...
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Episode 50: Fourth Respite Part 1
As our heroes get some room to breathe, they delve into the past to better understand their place in the present. Tensions boil over, and some connections will be tested. Isaac rehearses his greetings, Enif uses a photocopier and whiteout, Baerin gets a fancy latte, and Cernunnos runs into a…
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Episode 49.1: Out of Sight Post Credits
Agent Franks was rescued, but he doesn't seem to know that, or even who his saviors are. What is next for him? What does the Agency have planned?
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Episode 49: Out of Sight Finale
The mirror world is tearing at the seams and there are still so many people left under its thrall. Can our heroes save them? And, if so, how many can they get to before the whole world comes crashing down around them? Baerin makes a difficult choice, Cernunnos dons the mask, Isaac needs a…
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Episode 48: Out of Sight Part 9
Things are not looking up for our heroes. Only two remain themselves and the mirror reality is beginning to actively move against them. How much more can they take before everything breaks apart? Chin Soon moves from awkwardly playing on their cellphone to awkwardly typing on their laptop,...
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Episode 47: Out of Sight Part 8
Our heroes do their best to investigate the mirror world and find a way to rescue everyone inside. But not every investigation yields good results, and how will they save everyone if there keep being more people to save? Cernunnos knocks a man off a four story platform, Enif really didn't think...
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Episode 46: Out of Sight Part 7
Our heroes tentatively pursue Baerin into a world that seems so familiar and yet so wrong. Isaac has a little chat, Enif is overwhelmed by cosmic implications, Cernunnos tries giving a little shove, and Ron decides to make tacos for dinner. Recorded on 02/11/2021
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Goat Crashers One Shot: Three Goats in a Trenchcoat Part Two
Our goats are in the party, but they're not out of the woods yet. In their way are dogs, house staff, and the most insurmountable of obstacles - doors! Gerald misunderstands how to use a bathroom, Wendy gives a toast to the mob, and Baaaa makes every second count. Recorded on 06/18/20
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Goat Crashers One Shot: Three Goats in a Trenchcoat
Baaaa, Gerald (King of the Rocks), and Wendy are your friendly neighborhood goats from local Totes Goats Farm. They love good food, good manners, and good drinks. If only there was a party next door they could find all three at! Gerald hungers for flesh, Wendy gives in to decadence, and Baaaa...
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Episode 45: Out of Mind Part 2
Ron is still living his life, no matter how much time may or may not have passed. Whether it's been an hour, a day, a week, or a month, he's enjoying the peaceful life and helping people install cabinets. Ron decides to get up on the first alarm. Kon offers to order pizza for dinner. Recorded on...
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Episode 44: Out Of Sight Part 6
The Agency swarming the hospital brings as many problems as it does solutions as Enif tries to save Lerna and Isaac tries to do some research. Enif enjoys a trip down an ice slide, Isaac tries really hard to get back into the hospital, Cernunnos plays some fetch with Bella, and Baerin is still MIA.
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Episode 43: Out of Mind Part 1
In the strange, yet familiar City and County of Munnsdale, Ron is living a normal life with his spouse, Kon. They have a dog, they have jobs, they have an apartment, and there's nothing to worry about. Ron has deja vu while meeting with a client with a strangely familiar last name. Kon offers to...
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Episode 42: Out of Sight Part 5
On the other end of town, while Cernunnos runs up and down Main Street, Isaac and Enif take a trip to the hospital. Will they be able to find Lenny before the cult does? Enif learns how to cry on command and Isaac does some acrobatics through solid matter. Recorded on 01/28/21
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Episode 41: Out of Sight Part 4
Our party splits, Cernunnos and Bella searching for their missing friend. Can dog and god find friend's best man? Cernunnos gets confused for a beggar and Bella has no idea what's happening, but is happy you're happy. Recorded on 01/30/21
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Episode 40: Out of Sight Part 3
Things get shaken up as the party learns that external threats won't always stay quiet while they solve a mystery. Can they afford to split their attention, as someone else goes missing? Baerin definitely always had brought his dog, Enif has some terrifying deja vu, Isaac lets Iris sift through…
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Episode 39: Out of Sight Part 2
Our heroes arrive on Main Street and immediately decide to divide and conquer. Investigation begins and reveals the presence of some eerie phenomena. Isaac forgets to look both ways, Enif sees a spooky ghost child that isn't Iris, Cernunnos "borrows" a notepad, and Baerin orders some pizza....
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Episode 38: Out of Sight Part 1
Our heroes try to find their way in the wake of the bombing of Veritate and each gets a surprise visit, some less welcome than others. But they don't have much time to sort out their feeling as another threat falls into their laps. Cernunnos gets an offer he can refuse, Enif makes themself cozy…
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S2 Test Run|MotW: The Beasts of Brandywine Finale
Time is up. The Beasts are free. The mob is routed. The heroes are injured. Can Jarrus, Beth, Alek, and Sergeant Janes save Brandywine? Can they save themselves? Jarrus does a magical girl transformation, Beth lays on the car horn, Sergeant Janes makes his gun shoot good and loud, and Alek makes…
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S2 Test Run|MotW: The Beasts of Brandywine Part 3
As we return to the town of Brandywine, we find that things have accelerated. Aleksander is being brought in without time to plan and his new allies will have to improvise to rescue him and stop the Legion before it's too late. Alek tries to use big font to send a message, Beth gets everyone's...
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S2 Test Run|MotW: The Beasts of Brandywine Part 2
Our humble heroes collect their addled memories and try to piece together a plan before the Red Moon rises and the Sacrifice begins. Will they be able to put up a resistance with so little time to prepare? Alek looks like a crazy person talking to his dog, Jarrus shows off his impressive armament...
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S2 Test Run|MotW: The Beasts of Brandywine Part 1
In a new trend of trying new worlds and (in future iterations) game systems in the hopes of getting groundwork started on a possible season 2, we delve into the town of Brandywine, MD, just one town afflicted by the continent consuming Blight. As our heroes emerge, reclaiming their memories of…
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AGON w/ Mike Sands Part Two & Interview
We continue our game of AGON with Mike Sands as GM. The heroes may have rid Kryos of the encroaching harpies, but the Pirate Queen is sailing away fast with misbegotten treasure. Di is not one to fear a pirate queen, Efimia is a really big fan, Ialmenes believes it belongs in a museum, Arcadia…
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AGON w/ Mike Sands Part One
Mike Sand, creator of Monster of the Week, joins us as a guest GM and we try out AGON by John Harper and Sean Nittner. In AGON, we become classical heroes of Greco-Roman origin. These heroes sail their way to the island of Kryos where they find the people of a coastal town besieged by pirates and...
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Episode 37: Third Respite Part 3
It's a return to the Polymer Labs and a revisiting of the Town Hall Archives and our heroes will put their people skills to the test as they try and see what official records are being swept under the rug. Isaac gets another phone number, Cernunnos looks up flood plains, Baerin reads through some...
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Episode 36: Third Respite Part 2
In Balenos' apartment, our heroes find some time to catch their breath and go over what they know. Past events both recent and old are reviewed for any chance at a key connection. Isaac brings Enif the essentials, Enif is understandably a mess, Baerin brings the dog, and Cernunnos gets mad when a...
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Munnsdale Radio Collection 4: Circus of Fear
What were our DJ and Radio Talk Show Personalities saying about the events leading up to The Psycho Circus? Power surges have devastated the Community College Computer Lab, Paddle Boats might be back in vogue, your last chance to win some tickets, more disappearances, and more mysteries.
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Episode 35: Third Respite Part 1
Munnsdale is an ever darkening place and danger is coalescing in the shadows. Our heroes do their best to resolve their personal troubles during what little peaceful time they can lay claim to. Enif risks a visit under cover of night, Baerin gets lost in a maelstrom of memories, Cernunnos is an...
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Episode 34.1: Circus Of Fear Post Credits
While our heroes limp off to lick their wounds and seek answers, what have their malefactors been up to? Things are about to start changing in Munnsdale and they're certainly not changing for the better. Agent Mendez gets a new assignment, the Agency runs a few a tests, and a shadowy cultist...
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Episode 34: Circus Of Fear Finale
The darkness in the woods has a shape now - a giant, yawning maw of void, deep within its darkest depths. And with a shape comes questions, and more investigation. Enif makes a new home, high up in a tree, Baerin laments the constant issues with his head, Isaac literally snaps Iris out of it, and...
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Honey Heist One Shot: Blood Honey
Sunny, Juan, and Slick are three bears working on a score that will have them set for life. Just one last heist for the fabled Manuka Honey. Juan uses his feminine wiles with skill and grace, Slick does both donuts and carnage with equal panache, and Sunny displays a mastery of both being…
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Episode 33: Circus of Fear Part 8
Our heroes are exhausted. They've lost the monster, shut down the concert, and suffered wounds both physical and mental. And yet they push forward to seek answers from the forest itself. Can they really expect to get anything other than more questions? Enif sets off on a quest to reclaim what…
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Episode 32: Circus of Fear Part 7
The New Year's Celebration has begun in the park where our heroes desperately try to track down the monster before it gets away or causes more harm. But will their efforts only invite more harm to themselves? Baerin avoids an awkward accusation, Cernunnos displays his prowess at causing severe...
About this show
A Monster of the Week Actual Play Podcast. An amnesiac werewolf, a haunted college student, a spell casting fortune teller, and a Celtic god must do their best to navigate the conflicting schemes of shadowy organizations, secretive cults, and reality bending beings to protect their town from the darkness consuming it.Updates Wednesdays through Anchor.fm
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The Forest Cast