Monster Hour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) This episode is sponsored by Many Worlds Tavern, providing tea for the tabletop and coffee for your campaign. Use code MHOUR for 10% off your order!   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

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) This episode is sponsored by Many Worlds Tavern, providing tea for the tabletop and coffee for your campaign. Use code MHOUR for 10% off your order!   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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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