The Happy MonsterCast is an actual play Savage Worlds Role Playing Game podcast that follows six outcasts in a battle with the Big Boys for the future of the post-apocalyptic Appalachia of the Holler. Past campaigns include an epic quest on RIFTS Earth, adventures in the warped 1920s Chicago of Deadlands Noir, and superpowered battles in the Revolutionary War in Legion of Liberty: Superheroes of 1776.
“Nothing is impossible.” – Knives The Ghost Wardens have preserved Ghost Mountain – now they must return to the empire to discover what plots surround the emperor and the Inevitable Army. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“We hit the correct target.” – Bolt Fist The Ghost Wardens are battling for the future of their home, Ghost Mountain – and so far the battle goes poorly. Will the temple perish in a fiery inferno? Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“Considerable pain? It was the work of a moment!” - Cheerful The Ghost Wardens have divided their forces – some are struggling to escape from the collapsing tomb where they retrieved the Dragon Slaying Sword, and others are fortifying Ghost Mountain against the coming onslaught of the unruly dead. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“…and STAY dead!” - Ebuillient The Ghost Wardens are racing to the Mountain to protect it from an army of undead, but the Mirror of Ever Present sight has revealed a powerful magic sword within their reach. Will they divert to find it? Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“A great many women are smitten by my beauty and charm – as are a great many men.” - Cheerful The Ghost Wardens are in battle with demonic forces at Blue Serpent Manor to retrieve the Mirror of Ever Present Sight. What secrets will the mirror reveal? Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“I disapprove of Walong's parenting style.” - Knives The Ghost Wardens have arrived at Blue Serpent Manor, where Lady Walong has dispatched them on a mission to recover her kidnapped children – but all is not as it seems. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“I am not here to challenge your body, I am here to challenge your spirit.” - Cheerful A zombie army is coming for the city of Dead Lake, and the Wardens must decide how – and if- to defend it. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“I'm not a wizard, I'm a martial artist!” – Bolt Fist The Ghost Wardens battle the demon Razorlash on their way to retrieve the Mirror of Ever Present Sight from Blue Serpent Mountain. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“Rude.” – Cheerful “Well, we did just throw two of his friends off the mountain.” - Ebullient The Ghost Wardens are continuing their strange journey on the Cloud Road, encountering dangers and fellow-travellers as they go. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“Aww, now I feel bad.” - Knives The Ghost Wardens have defeated the zombie army at Dead Lake, and their mission to retrieve the Mirror of Ever Present Sight takes them onto the dangerous Cloud Road. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“I will lay my hands of encouragement on him.” - Ebullient Enroute to the Mirror of Ever Present Sight, the Ghost Wardens have encountered a mystery. Strange green lights emanate from the center of Dead Lake, and the Wardens are on their way to investigate. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“I know everything there is to teach!” - Knives The Ghost Wardens defeated the Imperial Dragon and saved the Hell Gate – what new mission will Abbott Mu have for them now? Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“I didn't get MY butt kicked.” - Sneaky After the battle of Venture Fields, the Ghost Wardens have returned to the Mountain only to find that the ghost of the Imperial Dragon has wreaked havoc before them. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“I for one did not see that coming.” - Ebullient The Ghost Wardens have established precedence through ritual combat; now, Abbott Mu of Ghost Mountain has a mission for them. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“It appears the air has slowed the movement of your hands, fan thrower and user” – Bolt Fist The Foundry Monsters embark on a new adventure - the Legend of Ghost Mountain! Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron).
“Sorry, buddy, I failed you.” - Piety The great battle of Blasted Beauty is over, but the misfits have cornered three Big Boys at their command tower. The Big Boys are doing a lot of damage, and the misfits are likely to need all the help they can get to win the day. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“How often do you get to throw dynamite?” – Booker The misfits have assembled an army, and the Big Boys have assembled one to face them. The destiny of the Holler will be set on the plateau of Blasted Beauty! Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“That was my favorite liver!” – Karl The misfits have been cursed by an evil witch on their return journey to Ashdown after learning the power to summon demons. How can they break the spell? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“...and I wake up screaming” – Karl The misfits have acquired the means to command demons, and are headed out of the Faefall for Ashdown – but what dangers still await in this green and pleasant land? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“I'm going to go and seduce myself” – Old Blue The misfits are seeking the ability to command demons and set them on the Big Boys. What price will the fae queen ask for this power? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“So we're doin' the honey and the big stick!” -- Piety The misfits are headed for the site of a possible revolt against the Big Boys. Will they be able to light the fires of freedom? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Your mother was a toaster!” - Karl The misfits answer a call for help and find themselves battling out-of-control automata. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“I'm king of the mountain, and I challenge all of you!” - Karl The misfits have rescued demolitionist Stormy Pickins and discovered that undead workers are manning a nearby recycling center. It's time to blow something up! Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Yer mama was a fine woman!” - Old Blue The misfits are fighting their way into Bondurant asylum to rescue demolitions expert Stormy Pickens, and after defeating pumpkin-head demons and hell hounds, are confronted with shock-stick armed orderlies. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“So optimistic. That's why he's in the front.” - Booker The misfits are headed for the Bondurant Asylum to bust out Stormy Pickins, notorious demolitionists, but some strange obstacles stand in their way. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Hey, demon – you got a head?” - Karl Some divination has revealed a danger to the town of Almarine underground in a large sinkhole. Who will brave the terror of the depths to protect the townsfolk? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“I feel a little green.” - Buck The misfits investigate a strange sinkhole in the town of Almarine and encounter some colorful characters and a whole lot of entrails. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Nice criming, Booker” - Karl The misfits have traced the Meatyardians to their source – now they need to deal with their fiendish creators! Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“A Liquid Shroom Distillate, LSD, if you will.” - Buck The misfits follow up rumors of attack on Holler oldsters and arrive at Terrapin Corner. What are these strange humanoids from the fens? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“It will hasten their travel on the road to Hell.” - Piety The misfits are on a mission to find out why Fergus Dugan is producing so much more moonshine. Turns out, the answer is zombies. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“I'm gonna poke a zombie.” - Karl The misfits are headed for Cherry Mountain to help notorious bootlegger Amos Mulholland with a rival with backing from the Big Boys. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“But I have the fear of the Lord on my side!” - Piety In this shorter episode, the misfits are ready to blow the Badin Mountain Tunnel, but a horde of wriggling mouthers have other ideas. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Punching a ghost is on my bucket list.” - Karl The misfits have arrived at Badin Mountain and connected with Stormy Pickins, a demolitions expert. Hiding in the woods from the Big Boys, they have engaged in battle with Tommy Rawhead and Bloody Bones, the revenants of two dead miners. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the misfits head to Badin Mountain to sabotage a Big Boy's construction project. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Ooh, pick me! Over here, pick me!” - Karl The misfits are investigating Maximus Wonderly and his cryptid zoo and gambling operation. Can Karl survive battle with the dreaded Sheepsquatch? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“It's time to adjust some attitudes.” - Piety This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the misfits battle cave demons and investigate rumors of dangerous critters on the loose. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Verdinite. The Big Boys want it, and we want to keep away from it” - Booker. This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the misfits attempt a rescue of some trapped coal miners. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
“Well, we're not tied to a tree, so that's a good sign.” - Karl. This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the misfits investigate highway robbery and meet the fae folk. Featuring Brendan, Frank, Ron, and Jung Soo of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, someone is out to kill Tinsey Yates before she can reach the Roost – can the misfits stop him? Featuring Ron, Brendan, Frank, and Jung Soo of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the misfits lead a rescue mission for a notorious outlaw. Featuring Ron, Brendan, Bob, and Jung Soo of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the misfits fight the monstrous Piney King! Featuring Ron, Brendan, Jung Soo, and Frank of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the rascals fight to free a witch who doesn't seem to want liberation. Featuring Ron, Brendan, Jung Soo, Bob and Frank of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the rascals investigate a strange malaise. Featuring Ron, Brendan, Bob and Frank of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the rascals investigate a strange malaise. Featuring Ron, Brendan, Jung Soo, Bob and Frank of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the rascals race a ghost around Hell's Hairpin. Featuring Ron, Brendan, Jung Soo, Bob and Frank of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the rascals fight for a wedding and rebuild a jalopy. Featuring Ron, Brendan, Jung Soo, Bob and Frank of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron).
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the rascals must bust up a wedding – or save it. The rascals are chasing a rumor of the son of a Big Boy in Firpo, and must decide whether he is an ally or an enemy. Featuring Ron, Brendan, Jung Soo, Bob and Frank of the Foundry Monsters. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). Well, folks, we here at the Happy MonsterCast must apologize – we had an epic technical fail with the second part of the Fiddler's Convention, and ended up with no audio from either our primary or backup recording. That said, here's a quick update on what happened. The rascals managed to defeat the demons, and Old Blue almost one the prize fiddle – but a small, otherworldly boy managed to snatch the victory away. The crew followed the boy into the forest, where he offered the fiddle back to a demon purporting to be its deceased owner. The heroes fought off the demon and took the fiddle, but it left them with a mighty large set of questions. Next day, the company guards descended on the festival, and with help from the locals, our heroes fought them off, acquiring a healthy share of company weapons along the way. And now, on with the story.
Old Blue's been invited to the Fiddler's Convention, and the crew heads there hoping to find allies in their new-found resistance. Featuring Foundry Monsters Brendan, Ron, Bob, Jung Soo, and Frank.
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the Foundry Monsters enter the twisted Appalachian apocalypse of Holler! Featuring Foundry Monsters Brendan, Ron, Bob, Jung Soo, and Frank.
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the heroes fight to save Chicago from the dastardly plans of Boss Moran and Shadrach Danner. Featuring Ron, Jung Soo, Brendan, Bob, and Frank of the Foundry Monsters.
This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the mystery of the Black Line finally unfolds. Featuring Ron, Jung Soo, Brendan, Bob, and Frank of the Foundry Monsters.