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.

Rex Crook's plan is finally laid bare, but Mark isn't in much shape to stand in his way. Lucky for him, he's got backup. But Mark isn't the only one with family issues…  

Content Warning: This episode contains elements of physical abuse.

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Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better.

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.

The village of Handfast has been blessed with good fortune for generations. But recently, there's been multiple accounts of food spoiling, unusual weather events, and a spate of violent attacks that have its people on edge. The good news - a team of CISRA investigators are on the case. Join Special Agent Ronan Parks, Doctor Olivia White, and local thug Vincent MacGill in this bonus one-shot episode GM'd by our own Lauren Johnson.

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Special Thanks to Evil Hat Productions and Generic Games for creating the "Dream Away the Time" mystery. This mystery is currently free to play on Roll 20's website for anyone looking to try it out. 

If you liked this episode, please leave a review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends!

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Cast:

Lauren Johnson as the Keeper

John Wander as Ronan Parks (The Professional)

Jonny Grubb as Vincent MacGill (The Crooked)

Miah Detjen as Olivia White (The Action Scientist)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

The truth about Mark and his mother's past comes to light. Then The Drum reappears to cause trouble, but who are they really after?

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Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better.

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.

After meeting a surprising old friend at his mother's house, Mark Clayton has some questions. Meanwhile, ghosts from the past are haunting the team and those close to them. There's more going on than meets the eye, and they'll have to fight to stay alive long enough to figure it out.

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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.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

Returning from their ordeal in Duluth, the team takes a moment to catch their breath, run some errands, and check in with friends and family. Unfortunately for our heroes, mystery has a way of finding them no matter where they go.

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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.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

The search is on for the original Sideris portrait–the only thing that can stop Lysander—while his spirit settles in to a new host.

Content Warning: This episode contains elements of physical abuse.

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Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better.

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.