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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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  • Tuesday · 1 hr 18 min

    Off Hours: Dragon Reactor Pt 3

    The pilots reach the heart of the Cenobium station, and discover the true price of peace. Content warnings: warfare themes, indoctrination, body horror, hallucinations, blood, violence, death Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Dragon Reactor by Dinoberry Press and 200 Proof Games. Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. Title: "Finding Life" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Breathable Atmospheres" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Space Whales" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Failed Space Fold" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Malevolent Life" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Gas Giants" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Surfing Methane Waves on Titan" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Star Destroyer" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Artificial Emotions" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Mining Gold on 16 Psyche" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Ganymede Invasion Party" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Cosmic Desolation" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Muon Luge" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "radio_static" by CZghost, Freesound.org "Interference Ambience.wav" by GeorgeEvans, Freesound.org "Tada!" by Yoshicakes77, Freesound.org

  • October 20 · 1 hr 12 min

    Off Hours: Dragon Reactor Pt 2

    The pilots board the Cenobium in search of the distress singal's origin. But the mysteries only deepen as they delve into the station's depths. Content warnings: psychological horror, hallucinations Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Dragon Reactor by Dinoberry Press and 200 Proof Games. Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. Title: "Finding Life" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Breathable Atmospheres" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Pulsars" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Space Echoes" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Cosmic Meditations" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Space Whales" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Artificial Emotions" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound effects from Freesound.org: "phone-intercom-noise-ep.flac" by Timbre

  • October 6 · 1 hr 12 min

    Off Hours: Dragon Reactor Pt 1

    In an unending war amongst the stars, the Cenobium station embodies the solitary struggle for peace. Following a cryptic emergency distress signal, a trio of dragon pilots are dispatched to investigate. Content warnings: medical trauma, warfare themes, graphic violence, death Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Dragon Reactor by Dinoberry Press & 200-Proof Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. Title: "Pulsars" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Streetsweeping in Space" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Simple Space Score" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "The Arrival" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Navigating the Asteroid Field" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Dark Matter" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Gas Giants" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Artificial Emotions" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Finding Life" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Teraforming Mars is Hard" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  • September 15 · 1 hr 36 min

    Off Hours: Field of Screams Pt 2

    Terror reigns as misfortune manifest descends on the Merchant Marines’ stadium. Sal hits a grand slam. Bonky find his better half. Sandy discovers the true magic of baseball. Content warnings: sports trauma, supernatural violence, delusions, possession Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Time Loop Game available on itch.io. Monster of the Week by Michael Sands and Evil Hat Games. Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Supernatural Radio A" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Gonna Start v2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Hustle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Wagner Bridal Chorus" 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: "Rain stick 2.wav" by beskhu "Record Scratch #6" by musicvision31 "BaseballHitAndCrowdCheer.mp3" by AmishRob "CrowdPanic.mp3" by belthazarus "Low Pitched Boom Noise" by soapybubl "Fire - Short - Swoosh Reverse 07.wav" by GregorQuendel

  • September 1 · 1 hr 34 min

    Off Hours: Field of Screams Pt 1

    Helllooooo sports fans! Your Merchant Marines are looking to salvage yet another losing season as they square off against the Yonkers Bonkers. After so many years in the cellar, you have to wonder if the franchise is simply is simply doomed to fail. Content warnings: sports trauma, supernatural violence Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Monster of the Week by Michael Sands and Evil Hat Games. Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "District Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Hustle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Midnight Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Dreamlike" 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: "BaseballHitAndCrowdCheer.mp3" by AmishRob "Pop sound" by deraj

  • August 19 · 1 hr 51 min

    Off Hours: 100 Rats Devour a Tavern

    The Onion Sack has long been a haven for people of all stripes looking for a good meal and a good time. But those furless bipeds have grown soft and complacent in their luxury. The Age of Men is over. The Time of the Rat has come! Content warnings: rats, discussions of food, alcohol use, violence, dismemberment, death Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky One Hundred Rats Devour a Tavern by Ravensridge Press Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "One-eyed Maestro" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Pop!.wav" by kwahmah_02, Freesound.org

  • S3 · E31
    August 4 · 1 hr 53 min

    S3 E31 - The Case of the Siren's Memory

    The gang returns to some familiar ground. Duff rows a boat, Bo takes a swim, Archie zigs and zags. 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

  • S3 · E30
    July 21 · 1 hr 20 min

    S3 E30 - The Case of the Familiar Faces

    Seems like we've been here before. Bo meets some old friends, Archie eats a cookie, Duff hosts in his mind palace. 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

  • July 7 · 2 hr 1 min

    Off Hours: Triangle Agency

    ATTN: The Agency has identified the emergence of a new anomaly: an etymologism with unknown morphological and morphemetic qualities, hereby known as "Lexicon." Field agents Houlihan, Tempo, and Umbra have been deployed to apprehend. Please note that KPIs will be reviewed for compliance with perfomance management expectations. Content warnings: horrors within your comprehension, corporate jargon, weaponized therapy speak, body horror (inside out bodies), mortuary work, sensory overload, migraines, discussion of kidnapping, brief mention of activity resembling self harm (cutting; 1:35:30), death, vocal distortion (1:44:55 -1:51:30), misophonia This episode features: Cap as Penn Umbra Drea as Alder Tempo Jess as Harriet Houlihan Triangle Agency by Caleb Zane Huett and Sean Ireland Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky "One Sly Move" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Orion 300XB" 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: "computergibberish.wav" by lysander darkstar "Call Signal Announ" by melliug "phone telephone ring office nice iconic close to speaker.wav" by kyles "plastic phone pick up and hang" by ventousawins "The girl from near Ipanema, (in elevator).flac" by Timbre "dial_tone.wav" by hyderpotter "UI_Seatbelt signal similar(Sytrus,Eq,chrs,flngr,xctr,rvrb).wav" by newlocknew "UI Completed Status Alert Notification SFX001.wav" by Headphaze "Spooky Sucking Air" by hykenfreak "Short Success Sound Glockenspiel Treasure Video Game.mp3" by FunWithSound

  • S3 · E29
    June 23 · 45 min

    S3 E29 - The Case of the Lost Bison

    Things are really starting to heat up! Archie does a science, Duff checks a door, Bo picks up a dog. 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

  • S3 · E28
    June 9 · 1 hr 25 min

    S3 E28 - The Case of the Dramatic Misunderstanding

    Sometimes you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Bo speaks dog, Archie takes a stroll, Duff says Hello. Monster Hour Dice Set! 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

  • S3 · E27
    May 26 · 1 hr 10 min

    S3 E27 - The Case of the Missing Artifact

    Let's give a little praise to the young detectives on the case! Duff checks the rules, Archie bullies a mirror, Bo does her job - no the other one. Monster Hour Dice Set! 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

  • S3 · E26
    May 12 · 58 min

    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

  • S3 · E25
    April 28 · 1 hr 17 min

    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

  • S3 · E24
    April 14 · 1 hr 10 min

    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

  • March 31 · 1 hr 18 min

    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

  • S3 · E23
    March 17 · 1 hr 8 min

    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

  • S3 · E22
    March 3 · 1 hr 8 min

    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

  • #53
    February 17 · 1 hr 13 min

    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

  • S3 · E20
    February 3 · 1 hr 22 min

    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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