Monster Hour

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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 playing City of Mist, by Son of Oak Games. Our season one campaign featured Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands, and our second season featured Absurdia, by Quinn Majeski.

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Off Hours: Triangle Agency 07.07.2026 2:01:07

ATTN: The Agency has identified the emergence of a new anomaly: an etymologism with unknown morphological and morphemetic qualities, hereby known as "Lexicon." Field agents Houlihan, Tempo, and Umbra have been deployed to apprehend. Please note that KPIs will be reviewed for compliance with perfomance management expectations. Content warnings: horrors within your comprehension, corporate jargon, w...

S3 E29 - The Case of the Lost Bison 23.06.2026 45:09

Things are really starting to heat up! Archie does a science, Duff checks a door, Bo picks up a dog. Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

S3 E28 - The Case of the Dramatic Misunderstanding 09.06.2026 1:25:21

Sometimes you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Bo speaks dog, Archie takes a stroll, Duff says Hello. Monster Hour Dice Set ! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

S3 E27 - The Case of the Missing Artifact 26.05.2026 1:10:12

Let's give a little praise to the young detectives on the case! Duff checks the rules, Archie bullies a mirror, Bo does her job - no the other one. Monster Hour Dice Set ! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien...

S3 E26 - The Case of This One Great Tune 12.05.2026 58:35

Ok, but it's going to change your life! Duff surfs, Bo pines, Archie corrects. Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

S3 E25 - The Case of the EP Release 28.04.2026 1:17:31

Leave me alone, I have a show to catch! Archie flashes his smile, Bo considers a career pivot, Duff brings the muscle. Content Warnings: supernatural violence, discussion of blood, crowds in a small space, gunshots (22:37, 25:07, 37:05) Leave us a voicemail to enter our 500k download dice giveaway: (209) REC-HOUR Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by...

S3 E24 - The Case of Transcendence 14.04.2026 1:10:15

What's that? Did Timmy fall down the well? Duff reaches out, Archie does rad stunts, Bo looks for candles. Leave us a voicemail to enter our 500k download dice giveaway: (209) REC-HOUR Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by...

Off Hours: Event Planning in Zero G 31.03.2026 1:18:15

A rag tag team of galactic party planners gets the gig of the millennia, and definitely not because of nepotism! Will their tight schedule and even tighter budget be up for the task? Event Planning in Zero G by Jenn Martin . Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Music usued from Epidemic...

S3 E23 - The Case of Shifting Priorities 17.03.2026 1:08:47

Live. Laugh. Learn. Archie gets a phone call, Duff is challenged, Bo does some real detective work. Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

S3 E22 - The Case for Self Reflection 03.03.2026 1:08:30

Can you make amends for one life's opportunity misused? Bo sips a marg, Duff gets a compliment, Archie starts a business. Content warnings: reliving ones past, hospital and medical scenes, supernatural gore, discussion of blood Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle...

S3 E21 - The Case of the Hard Choice 17.02.2026 1:13:11

What to do once you've caught your quarry? Archie sets the table, Bo gets in touch with her feelings, Duff looks to the future. Content warnings: supernatural violence, vampires, zombies, discussion of blood, moral quandaries Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle L...

S3 E20 - The Case of the Goths 03.02.2026 1:22:05

Our Friends face their Franken-foe. Bo practices survival skills, Duff takes safety seriously, Archie increases payroll. Content warnings: supernatural violence, vampires, zombies, discussion of blood Listen to Control-F today! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle...

Off Hours: Author|Ship 13.01.2026 1:26:58

In "A Tale of Wind and Sand", a young ship captain undertakes a perilous journey for salvation in a land of forgotten titans, bygone providence, and long odds. Hidden between the pages, however, is another story. The story a self aware protagonist fighting for agency against the whims of the Author who created them. Content warnings: general themes of loss of autonomy & post-apocalyptic scarci...

S3 E19 - The Case of the Errant Doctor 16.12.2025 1:15:51

Interrogation can take a delicate hand. Archie double checks, Bo packs light, Duff reconnects with himself. Join the Podcasters Fight Hunger campaign! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rach...

S3 E18 - The Case of the Needle 02.12.2025 1:13:05

Talk about violation of the Hippo Oath. Duff explores philosophy, Archie strikes first, Bo sets the mood. Join the Podcasters Fight Hunger campaign! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachae...

S3 E17 - The Case Down Memory Lane 18.11.2025 54:12

Keep your arms and legs inside your sanity for the duration of the trip. Bo tries something new, Archie take a sniff, Duff tries to explain. Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian...

S3 E16 - The Case of the On Call Brother-in-Law 04.11.2025 1:11:23

It's long hours in the field of Family Medicine. Duff does a fib, Archie plots and schemes, Bo gets heart eyes. Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

Off Hours: Something Is Wrong With The Chickens 21.10.2025 1:43:17

It may be the annual county fair, but there's fowl play brewing. Can three plucky chickens* recover the legendary Eggs of Prophecy before the nefarious Bryson Foods swoops in? Something Is Wrong With The Chickens by Elliot Davis Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Editing by Lucas & Michelle " Chicken Beat " by Speedy the Spider Epidemic Sound License

S3 E15 - The Case of the Missing Sisters 07.10.2025 55:03

CONTAINMENT BREACH. RESTRICTED AREA. EXTREMELY SWOLE INTRUDER. Archie considers subterfuge. Duff takes public transit. Bo find friendship along the way. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and o...

Off Hours - Absurdia: the (Meta)Physical Edition 23.09.2025 1:20:28

To celebrate the launch of the Absurdia crowdfunding campaign, we are declassifying the top secret patreon playtest the crew did of the three new playbooks coming to the (Meta)Physical edition! Content warnings: surreality, plant murder, body horror (flayed flesh abominations), supernatural violence, alcohol use, drinking games Get your copy of Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Disco...

S3 E14 - The Case of the 100 Hot Dogs 09.09.2025 1:09:57

If you don't know where to go, ask the Mirror, it might know... but be a total diva about it! Duff sets a new record. Archie asks a question. Bo loses something precious. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Ar...

S3 E13 - The Case of the Vault Door 26.08.2025 1:06:03

Some people collect stamps, we collect friendship. Bo meets a wall. Archie passes a window. Duff finds a door. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by...

S3 E12 - The Case of the Missing Man 12.08.2025 1:24:51

The plot thickens as our heroes attempt normalcy. Duff catches up. Archie cooks. Bo makes a friend. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," " Call to War ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno f...

S3 E11 - The Case of the Separate Ways 29.07.2025 53:07

The crew takes some time to themselves. Bo hits the books. Archie talks to themselves. Duff looks for a horse. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis ," " Call to War ," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rach...

S3 E10 - The Case of the Verdant Ghost 15.07.2025 1:00:34

All is calm in the middle of Glasslake. Duff becomes a gardner, Archie sneaks around, Bo touches her head twice. Content warnings: Discussion of loss, Body Possession Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle . Additional editing by Kyle Levien. " Arborealis " and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno ft....