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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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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
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
January 13 · 1 hr 26 min
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
S3 · E19
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
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 ██ ██████ ███████
S3 · E18
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
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 ██ ██████ ███████
S3 · E17
Nov 18, 2025 · 54 min
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 ██ ██████ ███████
S3 · E16
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
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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