Theo finally finds a way to escape her family's shadow, but it means running away from everything she's built. Meanwhile, Mark helps show Anna Ashwood how to do the hard work of acting like a real human being. At least for now, the real world seems to have more pressing needs than the world beyond.

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This week's promo is for The Waffling Taylors podcast featuring in-depth discussions on video games and lighthearted nonsense. Be sure to check out their latest episode featuring our own Jonny Grubb, and check them out on their website. 

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen) and Anna Ashwood (The Protector)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Hex)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

The elemental fiends continue their assault, and the team continues their investigation into what's really going on with the many covert groups looking into them.

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This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, Memester of the Week. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on Twitter, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen) and Anna Ashwood (The Protector)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Hex)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

At the end of the day, Casey, Kira, Mark and Theo haven't been friends all that long. So what happens when old friends from the past show up? And what happens when some of those old friends have monsters chasing them?

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This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, Trials of the Apocalypse. You can find them on Twitter, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen) and Anna Ashwood (The Protector)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Hex)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

Upon returning from There, Mark, Theo, Casey and Kira find quite a few things have changed. Many of them for the better. But that can't be good…  

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with someone who can help. You are not alone.

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This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, Redgate and Wolf. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

Welcome to BOOK CLUB! Join the cast and creators of The Monster's Playbook as we talk about Act I of The Cover Story (episodes 1-13). We'll reflect on what's happened so far, and check in with where our characters and their players are at with all the scary monsters and scarier feelings they've been subjected to. Think of it like a talk show, except with no guests and four hosts.  

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health topics and dissociative disorders. If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulties, please contact the professionals who can help you. And for more information about Dissociative Identity Disorder visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, Thornvale. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

It's finally time for Casey Davis to decide. Does she want to remain as a mysterious nonentity? Or will she do what it takes to bring herself back? 

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with someone who can help. You are not alone.

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Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb. "Bring You Back to Life" by Jonny Grubb, featuring Lauren Johnson.  

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

Everyone splits up, which is never good. Mark is offered a deal to become even more than what he is. Theo learns about her family's secret magical heritage. Casey digs deeper on the Drum and its connections to EARS. And Kira encounters an old enemy from a previous life.  

Content Warning: This episode contains instances of physical abuse.

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This week we're also shouting out a brand new actual play and audio drama podcast, Parallel to Anywhere. Be sure to check them out on their Twitter, and wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

{Stay awake / Be the most me I can be / Even though my body doesn’t have a presence you can see // I’m a disease / And you’re all gonna catch me} It's concert night in the Twin Cities. But the headliner has made a deal with a devil and has set his sights on turning his sold-out crowd over to his otherworldly partner. With a problem this big, can they fight the monsters without becoming monsters themselves? 

Content Warning: This episode contains instances of dissociative episodes.

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This week we're highlighting our new friends, $2 Creature Feature, a Monster of the Week podcast that just started a brand new campaign. Check them out on their website, and be sure to follow along with their adventures wherever you get your podcasts.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

{For every problem I know there's always a way around it / You take one look and know that I'm willing to bleed} The team finds themselves defending Kira's house from a horde of mesmerized normies that appear to be under the thrall of a demon prince from another realm. And that prince has some connection with everyone's least-favorite electronic musician.

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This week we're highlighting our new friends, Shrimp and Crits, a fantastic and fun-filled monster of the week podcast. Check them out at their linktree. And be sure to follow along with their adventures wherever you get your podcasts.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

{When there's thunder, I'm your lightning / You can find the light in me} The hunters take some time between crises to shore up their defenses against what might come next. With more than one secret organization on their trail, they'll need all the advantages they can get. Meanwhile, there's a new hit musician lighting up the dial. But you know what's weird? He sucks.  

Content Warning: This episode contains elements of physical abuse.

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This week we're highlighting our new friends, The Storyteller Squad, a great monster of the week podcast. Check them out at thestorytellersquad.com, or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And be sure to follow along with their adventures wherever you get your podcasts.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song and "I'll Be Your" song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.