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Monster Hour is an narrative-driven actual play podcast that combines equal parts comedy and horror with crisp production value and original scoring. We are currently launching our third season playing City of Mist, by Son of Oak Games. Our season one campaign featured Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands, and our second season featured Absurdia, by Quinn Majeski.
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CONTAINMENT BREACH. RESTRICTED AREA. EXTREMELY SWOLE INTRUDER. Archie considers subterfuge. Duff takes public transit. Bo find friendship along the way.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
If you don't know where to go, ask the Mirror, it might know... but be a total diva about it! Duff sets a new record. Archie asks a question. Bo loses something precious.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
Some people collect stamps, we collect friendship. Bo meets a wall. Archie passes a window. Duff finds a door.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
The plot thickens as our heroes attempt normalcy. Duff catches up. Archie cooks. Bo makes a friend.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
The crew takes some time to themselves. Bo hits the books. Archie talks to themselves. Duff looks for a horse.
Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.
"Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien
Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno
ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████
All is calm in the middle of Glasslake. Duff becomes a gardner, Archie sneaks around, Bo touches her head twice.
Content warnings: Discussion of loss, Body Possession
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
Rated #1 in customer satisfaction in its class: not only for quality, but for its traditional styling and smooth ride. Archie tries to make heads or tails, Bo takes the wheel, Duff does a high five.
Content warnings: Discussion of loss, gunfire (13:56, 16:20, 30:50, 38:44), vehicle crash (38:50)
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
Make sure you wear layers in case of sudden chill. Archie eats a snack, Bo explains her job, Duff has a portent.
Content warnings: supernatural and mundane violence, mention of drugs, fire alarm (06:55, 07:19)
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"The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )
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 ██ ██████ ███████
Sometimes it really is bigger on the inside. Bo receives an earful, Duff demands condolences, Archie tries a sample.
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"The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )
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 ██ ██████ ███████
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)
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
A new dawn brings new questions. Bo meets an old friend, Duff hits the weights, Archie solves a crossword.
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
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
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
Investigating Alan's apartment reveals more clues than expected. Archie does a slap, Duff sees ghosts, Bo follows a sidequest.
Content warnings: supernatural violence
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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 ██ ██████ ███████
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
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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 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.
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
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
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
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
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




I'm definitely digging this vibe
so many bad rolls this time.
love that Subaru
Loving it!!!!
great stories!