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Monster Hour

Monster Hour is an narrative-driven actual play podcast that combines equal parts comedy and horror with crisp production value and original scoring. We are currently launching our third season playing City of Mist, by Son of Oak Games. Our season one campaign featured Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands, and our second season featured Absurdia, by Quinn Majeski.

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All Episodes

80:28

Off Hours - Absurdia: the (Meta)Physical Edition

Monster Hour ·

2025/09/23

To celebrate the launch of the Absurdia crowdfunding campaign, we are declassifying the top secret patreon playtest the crew did of the three new playbooks coming to the (Meta)Physical edition!Content warnings: surreality, plant murder, body horror (flayed flesh abominations), supernatural violence, alcohol use, drinking games Get your copy of Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky "Radio Somewhere" by Kyle Levien Title: "Creepy

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69:57

S3 E14 - The Case of the 100 Hot Dogs

Monster Hour ·

2025/09/09

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 Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████

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01:06:03

S3 E13 - The Case of the Vault Door

Monster Hour ·

2025/08/26

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 Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

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01:24:51

S3 E12 - The Case of the Missing Man

Monster Hour ·

2025/08/12

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 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," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

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53:07

S3 E11 - The Case of the Separate Ways

Monster Hour ·

2025/07/29

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 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," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

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01:00:34

S3 E10 - The Case of the Verdant Ghost

Monster Hour ·

2025/07/15

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 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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01:08:50

S3 E9 - The Case of the Chase

Monster Hour ·

2025/07/01

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) 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

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01:06:44

S3 E8 - The Case of the Ice Department

Monster Hour ·

2025/06/17

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) Join our Discord Support us on Patreon "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

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59:24

S3 E7 - The Case of the Walk-in

Monster Hour ·

2025/06/03

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 🎨 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 ██ ██████ ███████

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01:04:06

S3 E6 - The Case of the Double Park

Monster Hour ·

2025/05/20

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 ██ ██████ ███████

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01:20:33

S3 E5 - The Case of the Locked Door

Monster Hour ·

2025/05/06

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 ██ ██████ ███████

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01:11:08

S3 E4 - The Case of the Surprise Endowment

Monster Hour ·

2025/04/22

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 ██ ██████ ███████

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01:11:10

S3 E3 - The Case of Fog Alley

Monster Hour ·

2025/04/08

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 ██ ██████ ███████

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01:14:21

S3 E2 - The Case of the Mysterious Jansport

Monster Hour ·

2025/03/25

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 ██ ██████ ███████

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01:35:48

S3 E1 - The Case of the White Knight

Monster Hour ·

2025/03/11

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 ██

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03:18

Season 3 Trailer

Monster Hour ·

2025/02/25

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

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27:48

Off Hours: Decaying Orbit

Monster Hour ·

2025/01/21

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

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01:56:11

Off Hours: Hometown Holiday

Monster Hour ·

2024/12/23

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:

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01:22:18

Off Hours: Tangled Blessings

Monster Hour ·

2024/11/26

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

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01:49:50

Off Hours: Irrefutable Proof

Monster Hour ·

2024/10/29

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:

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