Monster Hour

By 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 in our second season playing Absu... more

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How many episodes does Monster Hour have?

The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.

Monster Hour episodes:

December 23, 2024 Off Hours: Hometown Holiday
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/
...more
1h 57min
November 26, 2024 Off Hours: Tangled Blessings
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/
...more
1h 23min
October 29, 2024 Off Hours: Irrefutable Proof
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
...more
1h 50min
October 22, 2024 Off Hours: Chiron's Doom
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/

...more
1h 36min
August 27, 2024 After Hours: Season 2 Q&A
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
...more
1h 10min
July 16, 2024 S2 E51 - Somewhen
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
...more
1h 58min
July 02, 2024 S2 E50 - Elsewhere
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
...more
1h 29min
June 18, 2024 S2 E49 - No Time Like the Present
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
...more
54min
June 04, 2024 S2 E48 - Far Gone Bygones
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
...more
1h 0min
May 21, 2024 S2 E47 - Rudy
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
...more
51min

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How many episodes does Monster Hour have?

The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.

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