Monstrous Agonies

This week, a listener trying their best not to offend; and dealing with one of life's most revolting entities...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-sixty-four

This episode's first letter was an Anonymous submission, the second letter came from Art, and today's advert was submitted by Bowl. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written and performed by H.R. Owen.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

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This week, resisting unreasonable expectations; and a listener under pressure to change with the times...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-sixty-three

This episode's first letter was submitted by Orbworb, and today's advert was submitted by Art. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written and performed by H.R. Owen.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, how to handle a parting of ways; and a listener struggling to stick to a schedule...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-sixty-two

This episode's first letter was submitted by Ovya, the second letter was submitted by Fyre, and today's advert was submitted by May. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written and performed by H.R. Owen.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a listener feeling disconnected from their identity; and a listener concerned they're growing apart from their partner...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-sixty-one

This episode's first letter was submitted by Auxin, the second letter was based on a submission by Jeebs, and today's advert was taken from two similar submissions by Art and A Guy. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written and performed by H.R. Owen.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, trying to make amends; and a listener feeling conflicted...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-sixty

This episode's second letter was submitted by Leslie, and this week's advert came from Orbworb. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written and performed by H.R. Owen.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, how to deal with insensitive co-workers; and a listener trying to raise a sensitive subject with a friend...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-fifty-nine

Episode 59 features the voice of Elizabeth Plant, a game designer, voice actress, writer and audio engineer. See more of her work at her website, at www.elizabethplant.com, and find her on Twitter @CelestielleVA.

This episode's first letter was submitted by PachydermSupernove, and the second came from A Suspicious Leaf Pile, and this week's advert came from Robin. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written by H.R. Owen and performed by H.R. Owen and Elizabeth Plant.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Featuring sound effects from gecop, accessed through www.freesound.org

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: a listener struggling with tradition; and how to deal with misrepresentation in the media...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-fifty-eight

This episode's first letter came from an anonymous submitter, the second letter came from Exal, and the advert came from Sue. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written and performed by H.R. Owen.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Nightfolk Network is celebrating a shift in business model with a special double-length live show - four callers, live on air, with problems from across the liminal world...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-fifty-seven

Tonight's first caller was written and performed by Matty OK Smith, the creator of Neighbourly. Find out more at neighbourlypod.carrd.co, on Twitter @neighbourlypod and on Tumblr @neighbourlypod.

Tonight's second caller was written by May Toudic, and performed by Jonathan Tilley, of the Knoves Storytelling Collective. Find out more at knovesstorytellingcollective.wordpress.com, on Twitter @KnovesStory and on Tumblr @knovesstorytelling.

Tonight's third caller was written and performed by Naomi Clarke, writer of the Secret of St Kilda. Find out more at thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co, on Twitter @TheKilda, or on Tumblr @TheKilda.

Tonight's fourth caller was written and performed by William A. Wellman, creator of Hello from the Hallowoods. Find out more at hellofromthehallowoods.com, on Twitter @TheHallowoods or on Tumblr @hellofromthehallowoods.

Episode 57 also features the voice of Elizabeth Plant. See more of her work at her website, at www.elizabethplant.com, and find her on Twitter @CelestielleVA.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written by H.R. Owen and performed by H.R. Owen, Elizabeth Plant, Matty OK Smith, Jonathan Tilley, May Toudic, Naomi Clarke and William A. Wellman.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Featuring sound effects from gecop, accessed through www.freesound.org

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: how to face one's fears; and listener finding it hard to get their point across...

Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/monstrous-agonies/episode-fifty-six

This episode's first letter came from Art, the second letter came from Esther, and the advert came from an anonymous submission. Thanks, friends! Submissions are now closed.

Monstrous Agonies is a Monstrous Productions podcast. Find out more at monstrousproductions.org or find us on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Bluesky. You can also get in touch by email at [email protected], and support us on Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions.

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Written and performed by H.R. Owen.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming soon: a very special episode of Monstrous Agonies, featuring twice the agonies, and six times the usual number of voices. With guest appearances from Matty OK Smith, Naomi Clarke, William A. Wellman, Jonathan Tilley, and Elizabeth Plant, and writing from Matty, Naomi, William and May Toudic, you're in for something rather special. Tune in on Thursday 10th February, 4.00PM GMT wherever you get your podcasts.

This trailer features the voices of H.R. Owen, Elizabeth Plant (@CelestielleVA on Twitter, see also elizabethplant.com) and Sophie B (@trashlordbarbie on Twitter and Instagram)

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Written by H.R. Owen and performed by H.R. Owen, Elizabeth Plant and Sophie B.

Theme tune: Dakota by Unheard Music Concepts. Check out their music at www.unheardmusicconcepts.com

Featuring sound effects from gecop, George Hopkins, Felfa, AdamWeeden, Siderf, bbrocer and bulbastre, all accessed through www.freesound.org

Additional sound by H.R. Owen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.