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 launching our third season playin... more

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FAQs about Monster Hour:

How many episodes does Monster Hour have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

Monster Hour episodes:

January 10, 2023 S2 E15 - Financial Literacy
With the Cluncanax on the loose, our trio gain a new appreciation for the old saying: mo money, mo problems. Max embraces her inner Javert. Duncan opens a bank account. Claire roots around the library.
Content warnings: surreality, claustrophia, supernatural violence, loss of speech, warfare themes, loud sound effects (52:30, 55:10, 58:00, 1:00:00)

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" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle

Music: Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3612-dark-walk
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Coins fall on the concrete floor" by tosha73
"Fork scraping metal 5" by humanoide9000
Small Plastic Bag Explosion by Iwan Gabovitch under CC-BY 3.0 License
"Coin Flipping, A" by InspectorJ
"Coins Drop - 1" and "Coins Drop - 2" by SpaceJoe
"Teleport-01a" by DWOBoyle
"Pop sound" by deraj
...more
1h 2min
December 27, 2022 Off Hours: Potato
Greetings from Jollyhills! The most pastoral little halfling village you've ever laid eyes on. Join our merry band of pint-sized potato farmers as they tend to their crops, dally in small town gossip, and try to avoid being eaten by orcs, swept up in a quest, or falling into the town sinkhole.
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
Potato written by Oliver Darkshire
One Bard Band by Alexander Nakarada
https://filmmusic.io/song/8318-one-bard-band
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
...more
1h 20min
December 13, 2022 S2 E14 - Cluncanax
Confronted by their own gilded likeness, the trio gamble on sus investigations and the power of friendship. Duncan has bad luck. Max does an okay corral. Claire has a little nibble.
Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:05, 24:20), vocal distortion (1:20), crowd panic, supernatural violence, body 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" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle

Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Fork scraping metal 5" by humanoide9000
"Fork scraping metal 4" by humanoide9000
"metal_car_pass_clunk_boom_riser" by Geoff-Bremner-Audio
...more
59min
November 29, 2022 S2 E13 - Flashback
*record scratch* *freeze frame* Yup, that’s our trio. You’re probably wondering how they ended up at a fancy fundraiser. Well, it’s a funny story… Max steps aboard. Duncan connects the dots. Claire considers gardening.
Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:30), missing child, alcohol use, vomiting foley (59:05), artistic depictions of body horror, vocal distortion (1:09:20)
The PTA this episode was voiced by Alyss and Sero.

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:
Boston Jazz Scene by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8658-boston-jazz-scene
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albums

Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"chant_machine3" by foxraid
"vx1000-tape-deck-door" by suckmadeck
"Roman Horn - Announcing sound" by deleted_user_6109353
"train-door-close-1a" by yoyodaman234
...more
1h 17min
November 15, 2022 S2 E12 - Tested
Just three tests separate Somewhere Elementary from freedom. Can our trio best the Standard - or will they too fall behind the curve? Max goes to prom. Duncan is one with the dance. Claire’s hits the gridiron.
Content warnings: surreality, school setting, academic testing, loud sound effects (8:35, 24:45, 34:50, 55:20), body horror, body horror sound effects (20:30, 24:50, 31:50)

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

Happy Happy Game Show by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3856-happy-happy-game-show
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Whirligig 6" by puniho
"UI confirmation alert a5" by InspectorJ
"Referee whistle blow gymnasium" by splicesound
"Gibbering mouther shriek" by LucasDuff
"Monster shriek" by Darsycho
"Ghost Monster Scream" by NachtmahrTV
"FX Crushing Bones 1" by PeteBerry
"Building Collapse 2" by onteca
"Building Collapse 3" by onteca
"01735 falling great wall" by Robinhood76
"rip_tear FLESH!!" by aust_paul
"Pound of Flesh 1" by magnuswaker
"Gut rip unbladed" by magnuswalker
"Success" by grunz
"buzzer" by guitarguy1985
"WinFantasia.wav" by Fupicat
...more
58min
November 01, 2022 S2 E11 - Principal
Our trio face their most merciless foe yet: schoolchildren. Claire suffers emotional harm. Duncan makes a rival. Max makes an unsettling discovery.
Content warnings: surreality, school setting, loud sound effect (15:40), cosmic horror, body distortion, body horror, unpleasant sound effect (31:30), supernatural violence, violence involving children

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

Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4410-spy-glass
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"iPhone Camera Capture" by pooky1
"VHS tape clicks rewind play mechanical 05" by TRP
"wobble_3" by matuchu
"DOORGate_A Heavy Metal Door On The Garden Gate_EM" by newlocknew
...more
58min
October 18, 2022 S2 E10 - The Standard
Betwixt the art supplies and hall monitors, a far more rigorous threat lies in wait at Somewhere Elementary. Claire screams back. Max tests the womb simulator. Duncan feels the pain(t).
Content warnings: surreality, paralysis, school setting, academic testing, loud sound effect (17:10)

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 "The Screaming Fog" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Analog Vibes by Musikhalde
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7499-analog-vibes
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"Metal Door" by Analog Bleep Ten
...more
53min
October 04, 2022 S2 E9 - Finals Week
Our trio arrive at Somewhere Elementary and quickly find their mettle tested. Claire does a PSA. Duncan gets a little foggy. Max makes a gristly discovery.
Content warnings: surreality, school setting, sharp sound (15:25), academic testing, vocal distortion (44:00, 46:35), emotional distress, paralysis

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," "The Screaming Fog" and "Timey Wimey" by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Happy Funny Child by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7774-happy-funny-child
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3615-darkest-child
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"iPhone Camera Capture" by pooky1
"VHS tape clicks rewind play mechanical 05" by TRP
...more
57min
September 20, 2022 S2 E8 - The PTA
Our trio accept an assignment from the PTA but fail to do their homework. Max snacks. Duncan learns nothing. Claire is number 001.
Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effects (1:00-1:20, 4:20, 36:05), multiple speakers, mention of animal bodily functions (dog poop, cat vomit), food, mild memory loss, vocal distortion (41:25-46:40)
The PTA this episode was voiced by Cap, Ian, Reed, and Susannah.

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" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle
Sound effects from Freesound.org:
"train-door-close-1a" by yoyodaman234
"stapler" by robsp1derp1g
"vx1000-tape-deck-door" by suckmadeck
...more
56min
September 06, 2022 S2 E7 - Undisturbed
The Bus apprehended, our trio catch up on some personal matters around town. Max contemplates donut theory. Claire gets gassed up. Duncan threads the needle.
Content warnings: brief mention of flaying, surreality, 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

Editing services provided by Ian Mauldin
"Radio Somewhere" theme and original music by Kyle Levien: https://soundcloud.com/tehkyle

Lost In A Nebula by Tim Kulig
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8508-lost-in-a-nebula
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://timkulig.com/albums

"chant_machine3" by foxraid, freesound.org
...more
1h 4min

FAQs about Monster Hour:

How many episodes does Monster Hour have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

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