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Monster Hour is a narrative-focused Monster of the Week actual play podcast that follows three unlikely heroes as they delve into the mysteries of Firmament, Colorado. Humor and horror await as the trio grapple with threats both ordinary and extraordinary in this grim-camp tale.

Monster Hour


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 145 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The Monster Hour podcast is an exceptional actual play that centers around the Monster of the Week system. From the very first episode, it hooks listeners with its engaging storyline and compelling characters. The Keeper, Quinn, does a fantastic job of narrating and setting the scene, while the players bring their characters to life with humor and depth. The podcast stands out among others in its genre, offering a thrilling and immersive listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of The Monster Hour podcast is its mastery of the Monster of the Week system. The players demonstrate a deep understanding of the mechanics and use them to create exciting and unpredictable moments. Quinn as the Keeper excels at tailoring mysteries to both the players' desires and their characters' goals, allowing for organic storytelling and character development. Every episode is well-paced, keeping listeners engaged from start to finish.

    Another strong point of this podcast is its high production value. The audio quality is excellent, ensuring a clear and enjoyable listening experience. The cast's chemistry is palpable, with each player playing off one another effortlessly. The lively cast of NPCs encountered throughout the campaign adds depth to the world and enhances immersion.

    While it's challenging to find flaws in this podcast, one potential drawback may be that it takes a few episodes for the story to truly take off. Some listeners may find themselves initially unsure about continuing if they don't immediately connect with the characters or find the pacing slow. However, those who stick with it will be rewarded with an incredibly satisfying narrative that builds over time.

    In conclusion, The Monster Hour podcast is an absolute gem within the actual play genre. It offers a thrilling blend of suspense, humor, and mystery through its expertly played Monster of the Week campaign. Listeners will become invested in this group's antics while eagerly awaiting each new episode. With excellent production value and engaging storytelling, this podcast deserves recognition as one of the best in its field.



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    S3 E7 - The Case of the Walk-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 59:24


    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

    S3 E6 - The Case of the Double Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 64:06


    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 ██ ██████ ███████

    S3 E5 - The Case of the Locked Door

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 80:33


    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 ██ ██████ ███████

    S3 E4 - The Case of the Surprise Endowment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 71:08


    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 ██ ██████ ███████

    S3 E3 - The Case of Fog Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 71:10


    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 ██ ██████ ███████

    S3 E2 - The Case of the Mysterious Jansport

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 74:21


    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 ██ ██████ ███████

    S3 E1 - The Case of the White Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 95:48


    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 ██ ██████ ███████

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 3:18


    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.

    Off Hours: Decaying Orbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 27:48


    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

    Off Hours: Hometown Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 116:11


    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/

    Off Hours: Tangled Blessings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 82:18


    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/

    Off Hours: Irrefutable Proof

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 109:50


    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

    Off Hours: Chiron's Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 95:08


    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/  

    After Hours: Season 2 Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 69:52


    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

    S2 E51 - Somewhen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 117:50


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 88:35


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 53:12


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 60:00


    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

    S2 E47 - Rudy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 50:08


    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

    S2 E46 - Time's Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 70:17


    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

    S2 E45 - The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 51:08


    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

    Stafford Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 71:54


    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

    S2 E44 - Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 52:09


    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

    S2 E43 - Mayor-Fore Art Thou?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 51:38


    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

    S2 E42 - Look-Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 86:12


    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

    S2 E41 - Last Max Standing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 50:54


    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

    S2 E40 - Fetch Quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 56:09


    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

    S2 E39 - Double Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 50:28


    The trio are visited by the ghost of problems yet to come. Claire self-reflects. Duncan self-connects. Max self-ejects. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (2:45), discussion of war crimes / genocide, supernatural violence, loss of consciousness, dissociation, loss of speech, vocal side panning (39:15-46:30)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "VibrateTimeEffect2.mp3" by Milky0519 "VibrateTimeEnding.mp3" by Milky0519 "Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle "chant_machine3" by foxraid

    S2 E38 - Doppelgangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 48:36


    The trio piece together the Duncanverse puzzle. Duncan plays both sides. Claire embraces creative problem solving. Max tunes the dial. Content warnings: surreality, vocal side panning (7:00-10:30), discussion of earworms and parasites, blood, apocalyptic themes   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid

    S2 E37 - Oops All Duncans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 48:31


    Negotiations break down as an interloper crashes the summit. Max calls her shot. Duncan confronts his outer demons. Claire grapples with excessive personal growth. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, missing/lost child, emotional content, vocal side panning (32:50-33:30), heat discussion   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   This episode edited by Quinn Majeski "Radio Somewhere," "Lost," and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: Apocalypse Blues by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7256-apocalypse-blues Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Happy Indie Pop by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6777-happy-indie-pop Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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 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   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Sword Contact (with swipe)" by ultraaxvii "Plastic bag.wav" by DanaGarcia "SciFi Inspect Sound, UI, or In-Game Notification 02.wav" by MATRIXXX_ "ClickGlass.wav" by Divoljud "Matrix Style Glitch 1.wav" by newlocknew

    S2 E36 - The Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 63:30


    The trio get their sundry birds in a row in preparation for peace talks with City Hall. Claire is reluctantly responsible. Duncan feels the reverb. Max goes full Dankin. Content warnings: surreality, vocal effect (2:15-5:00), toilet humor, swallowing something alive, vocal side panning (22:00, 27:60, 31:50-32:15)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   This episode edited by Quinn Majeski "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this project: On the Ground by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4165-on-the-ground License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid

    S2 E35 - Identity Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 60:26


    Everything in Somewhere is coming up Duncan - and no one is safe. Max meets a sexy adversary. Duncan plays defense. Claire gets the last laugh. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effects (0:00-6:00), overlapping voices (0:00-6:00), supernatural violence, overlapping voices and side panning (39:20-41:15), loud sound effect (50:30)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   Spooky Lullaby Loop by EdiKey20 Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8218-spooky-lullaby-loop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73 "Pop sound" by deraj "whispers.wav" by thanvannispen "Aluminum Sign Warp Slow" by Ev-Dawg "FX_Admiral_Warp01.wav" by PeteBarry

    Off Hours: Dead Deer Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 143:00


    Join us for a return to Monster of the Week with Hannah in the Keeper seat! An extremely peculiar and unsettling trio cross pathes in the remote wilderness camp of Dead Deer Mountain, where the unsetting summer sun heralds a far darker awakening. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of our Patreon donors. If you want to support the show, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour   Music: Phantasm by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4209-phantasm License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Night Terrors 2 by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8727-night-terrors-2 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Aka Manah by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4797-aka-manah License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects from Freesounds.org: "Impacts - Car Rolls Down Hill; Crashing All The Way" by Rie-chanThirty "High Quality Monster Screech" by NaturesTemper "Alarm Bell" by SergeQuadrado

    S2 E34 - The Eye of the Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 48:19


    An ascendant bureaucracy puts the screws to Somewhere's scofflaws and ne'er-do-wells. Duncan goes on the lam. Claire seeks guidance. Max meets the multiverse. Content warnings: surreality, mind control (implied), vocal distortion (20:10, 22:40-35:05)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "8mm Film Camera" by JamesMontour "Ripping T Shirt 3.wav" by F.M.Audio

    S2 E33 - Frenemies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 56:54


    The trio grapple with their rivals as fallout from the election continues. Max does some self assessment. Claire reconsiders her allegiances. Duncan is Somewhere's most wanted. Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effect (37:13), multiple voices & side panning (37:30-45:45)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Unnatural Situation by Kevin 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: "Wood shots.flac" by CGEffex "Jumping on Wooden Plate in Hall.aif" by RutgerMuller

    S2 E32 - Harrowed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 69:41


    The trio regroup in the aftermath of the Council election. Duncan makes amends. Max experiences personal growth. Claire has done nothing wrong. Content warnings: surreality, scared child, claustrophobia, razor wire cuts, body horror (human body parts on non-human objects)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Tibetan Caverns by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8480-tibetan-caverns Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    S2 E31 - Election Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 62:26


    The votes are in. Judgement is rendered. A new power rises. Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effect (37:40), possession, hallucination, mass panic, emotional distress, missing child   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 for this media project: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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: "Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin "never be clap.wav" by kendallbear

    S2 E30 - Party Crashers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 54:05


    Paths and fates collide as the final challenge barrels towards a photo finish. Duncan is exposed. Max calls out. Claire keeps her enemies close. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, constriction, blood, involuntary restraint, sexual content, loud sound effect (51:55, 53:05)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Strong Cheering 1.wav" by GregorQuendel "Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin "Collapsing Building Interior (Small) (Mixed)" by EFlexMusic "Chemistry reaction 3 - Big.wav" by OGsoundFX "10091 water bomb exploding.wav" by Robinhood76

    S2 E29 - The Time Reserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 62:21


    It's crunch time for the heist and final challenge. Duncan makes a bloody mess. Max gets with the times. Claire forms a limited lovability partnership. Content warnings: surreality, blood, discussion of a church setting, lip smacking foley (7:10), descriptions of sensory overload, body horror (intrusion through a wound), multiple voices / side panning (54:05-55:00)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Planetary Banks by KALAK Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9963-planetary-banks License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    S2 E28 - Unlicensed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 60:59


    The trio search for deliverance deep within the treacherous bowels of city hall. Claire comes to grips. Duncan goes on record. Max is the unknown. Content warnings: surreality, mention of a missing child   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3612-dark-walk License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    S2 E27 - The Heist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 56:14


    The trio delve into city hall as the final challenge begins. Claire summons her brand ambassadors. Duncan and Max get tubular. Content warnings: sexual explicit discussion, surreality, body distortion, blood, vertigo   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", "Campaign", and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "GASP_UI_Notification_6.wav" by Rob_Marion

    S2 E26 - Splashtag Girlboss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 58:11


    The trio employ some unorthodox campaign strategies as the election enters the home stretch. Duncan and Max plan a heist. Claire receives some timely news. Content warnings: surreality, discussion of alcohol The PTA this episode was voiced by Catie from Shrimp & Crits.   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "iPhone Camera Capture.wav" by pooky1

    S2 E25 - Pool Party

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 56:39


    Things get wet and wild as the audience weighs in on the Producers' second challenge. Max endorses crime. Duncan gets into chants. Claire goes above and beyond. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, vocal distortion (37:35-40:25, 49:25, 55:35), identity crisis, mention of dead bodies, suffocation/downing   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   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "drumroll1.aif" by ddohler "Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin "Alligator Growls 02.wav" by D.jones

    S2 E24 - Always a Catch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 53:07


    Campaign season is heating up - but that's not only drama in town. Duncan pokes around city hall. Max considers skeletal sabotage. Claire confronts a familiar foe. Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (14:45-19:15), body horror (vegetal flesh), disruptive sound effects (36:45, 40:05, 40:45), supernatural violence   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Big Tree Fall in Forest" by Kinoton "Whoosh_LargeVerb_ER_SFX_8" by theneedle.tv "Building Collapse 2" by onteca "Building Collapse 3" by onteca "01735 falling great wall" by Robinhood76 "Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin

    S2 E23 - Gladhand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 50:48


    The Producers' first challenge has arrived - how will the candidates fare? Max brokers an alliance. Duncan embraces his humanity. Claire meets her matches. Content warnings: surreality, lip smacking foley (7:15), oversized insects, brief discussion of vomiting and fictional health issues The PTA this episode was voiced by Ian Mauldin from Shrimp & Crits.   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Happy Excited Logo 75 by TaigaSoundProd Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10373-happy-excited-logo-75 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Happy Excited Intro 19 by TaigaSoundProd Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7822-happy-excited-intro-19 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license     Sound effects from Freesound.org: "Crowd Cheer 5" by Krizin "Trumpet sad chromatic wah wah.wav" by SpliceSound "Whirligig 6" by puniho "woo.wav" by theplax

    S2 E22 - Election Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 62:54


    Candidates and commentators emerge as election season heats up in Somewhere. Duncan visits Main Street. Max courts the youth vote. Claire pursues a big endorsement. Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (36:20-43:30), vertigo The PTA this episode was voiced by Johnny and Lauren from The Monster's Playbook, and Cap from Shrimp & Crits.   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," "Campaign," and "Screaming Fog" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "iphone camera sound.mp3" by saha213131 "camera lens zooming.mp3" by CorneRoose

    S2 E21 - Exfoliate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 60:13


    The trio aim to turn the tables on a newly-vengeful City Council. Max considers the time. Duncan gets to the bottom of the bottle. Claire makes an announcement. Content warnings: surreality, mention of alcohol, vocal distortion / multiple voices (4:00-4:25), vomiting foley (9:15), vocal distortion (28:20-30:35), harsh sound effect (29:40)   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   Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by tosha73 "Pop sound" by deraj "whispers.wav" by thanvannispen "jf Glass Breaking.wav" by cmusounddesign "Dropping glass 2" by jorickhoofd

    S2 E?¿ - Scouting Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 77:12


    A dark (chocolate) day has arrived in Somewhere. Clære makes her pitch. Maxx embraces caramel. Dunkan has an identity crisis. Content warnings: surreality, toilet humor, body horror (distortion), creepy children, food, apocalyptic themes, brief mention of drug use Our Community Spotlight this week is Shrimp and Crits. Huge thanks to Ian, Cap, Catie, and Ryan for providing such an excellent promo.   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   Editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" and "Waves of Time" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3804-ghost-processional License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Halloween Atmosphere 2018 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3234-halloween-atmosphere-2018 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects from Freesound.org: "chant_machine3" by foxraid "Radio tunning HQ.wav" by 

    S2 E20 - Taking Stock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 60:36


    With the currents of commerce calmed, our trio reappraise their personal assets. Duncan meets his market. Claire receives a formal warning. Max does a vibes thing. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural animal violence   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

    S2 E19 - Mad Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 55:47


    The recession is nigh as the Cluncanax wreaks havoc at City Hall. Can our trio prevent the Economy from spiraling out of control? Claire commits to the bitcoin. Max wheels and deals. Duncan upsets the balance sheets. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, blood, warfare themes, loud/disruptive sound effect (2:15-3:45, 22:20, 41:25, 42:45-43:20, 46:35-47:00, 54:35), vocal distortion (8:45), eye injury, body horror (face)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: The Big Show Opener: Zeus by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4642-the-big-show-opener-zeus License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Pure House Beats 01 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/499-pure-house-beats-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ancient Basement by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8486-ancient-basement License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license No Way Out by Sascha Schulz Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4682-no-way-out License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org "Huge Thunderclap" by Fission9 "slashkut.wav" by Abyssmal "Slash2.ogg" by wesleyextreme_gamer "Deep Cut / Slash / Gash" by SypherZent "Imperius - Spear Whoosh.wav" by SoundFlakes "Fork scraping metal 5" by humanoide9000 "Pop down impact_5(10lrs,mltprcssng).wav" by newlocknew "Big Structure Collision Heard from Inside" by Osvoldon "synthetic lego.wav" by Timbre "spilled coins" by Norman_Hittle "Coin Spill" by clairinski "Coins Drop - 1" and "Coins Drop - 2" by SpaceJoe "Cash Register Purchase" by Zott820 "Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle "Lights Flicker On.wav" by mmaruska "Scrapping rust" by anochrist "Teleport Skill & Spell" by EminYILDIRIM "Starting car engine" by rodrigocswm "CarEngine.wav" by prometheus888 "car engine starting.wav" by 99021905683 "Wind through gap above window.wav" by soundslikewillem "Sword Slice" by LiamG_SFX "Sword Contact (with swipe)" by ultraaxvii

    S2 E18 - Clash of the Titans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 45:30


    The trio prepare for their Voltron moment as the stakes get supersized. Claire spills the ink of her mind brain. Max has Jeremy's ear. Duncan‘s integrity takes a tumble. Content warnings: surreality, memory loss, vocal distortion (14:30-29:00), loud sound effects (12:15, 23:45, 24:35, 38:15, 44:15), warfare themes, supernatural violence, falling, vertigo, gore sound effect (38:15)   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia   Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Quinn Majeski. "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle   The following music was used for this media project: Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3612-dark-walk License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Cityscape05(intense) by Lilo Sound Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8154-cityscape05intense 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 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Sound effects from Freesound.org " Paper_Unfolding_Refolding.wav" by Brokenphono "Dinosaur Footsteps-01.wav" by jamesrodavidson "Fork scraping metal 5" by humanoide9000 "Pop down impact_5(10lrs,mltprcssng).wav" by newlocknew "Big Structure Collision Heard from Inside" by Osvoldon "synthetic lego.wav" by Timbre "spilled coins" by Norman_Hittle "Coin Spill" by clairinski "Coins Drop - 1" and "Coins Drop - 2" by SpaceJoe "Huge Thunderclap" by Fission9 "slashkut.wav" by Abyssmal "Slash2.ogg" by wesleyextreme_gamer "Deep Cut / Slash / Gash" by SypherZent

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