Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle

Click HERE to send us a text message! Butler Jeremy Hobbs has unexpectedly asked for help. His dear friend Akane Sato has been framed for a crime he doesn't believe she's committed, and he hopes his friends from the Library can help clear her name. Doctor Jensen gets all turned around. Julian dons a disguise. Sofie makes a new bestie. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Br...

Click HERE to send us a text message! We take a break from dealing with monsters and just get a moment to follow each investigator on a normal day in their life. Julian says goodbye to some old friends. Sofie swoops in for a rescue. Doctor Jensen is dubious of new fields of medicine. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Sp...

Click HERE to send us a text message! A small problem has suddenly become a BIG problem! Will our heroes be able to escape the breakfast table alive? And even if so, how will they return to their original size? Julian tries to compose himself. Sofie shows the fastest way to Jorts’ heart is through butter. Doctor Jensen stays on mission. "The Elegy of Queen Moss"  was composed by Lynn &am...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Our heroes kick back and celebrate a job well done – wait. Why did everything suddenly get so large? Honey I shrunk the investigators! Sofie has a smart plan for a dumb waiter. Julian shows off his muscles for his a-dooring fans. Doctor Jensen provides a friendly wake up call. Don't forget to check out our friends over at Game Master Monday ! Like this st...

Click HERE to send us a text message! The investigators have a chance to rest and relax at Seattle’s lumberjack carnival, but there might just be something magical to be found. Julian flexes and we are all extremely impressed. Sofie receives a note from her homeland. Doctor Jensen washes out of lumberjack school. Make sure to check out our friends at the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast! https://www...

Click HERE to send us a text message! In this mystery’s explosive finale, the investigators make their escape from Wilderness Heights and then need to finally break Anne’s curse. Doctor Jensen is reunited with an old friend (it’s booze). Julian learns a little Norwegian. Sofie has poor trigger discipline. Content Warning : This episode features themes of starvation, torture and medical malpractice...

Click HERE to send us a text message! After infiltrating the Wilderness Heights Sanitarium, things go wrong with almost record speed. Sofie explores some options. Julian gets manhandled without any innuendo. Doctor Jensen is presented with an offer.  Content Warning : This episode features themes of starvation, torture and medical malpractice. Listener discretion is advised. For more information o...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Together with Anne’s ex-fiance Thomas Miller, the investigators race towards Olalla and a dreadful confrontation with the mare – and the even darker forces waiting at the Wilderness Heights Sanitarium. Doctor Jensen pokes a problem with a stick. Sofie suffers the ultimate betrayal. Julian invents analytical psychology. Don't forget to check out Morbid His...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Reeling from encounters with supernatural forces, the agents of the Library must confront memories of their pasts. After regrouping and recovering, they seek out Thomas Miller in Capitol Hill. Julian pays a fateful visit. Sofie relives her darkest day. Doctor Jensen just wants a damn nap. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Lucky episode number thirteen – where one of our investigators is finally pushed beyond the breaking points of mind and body! We come face-to-face with the Mare, a creature of nightmares and unfulfilled desires. The investigators then stumble to the Our House Hotel and meet Big Bill Grose, proprietor and all-around great guy. Julian gets his flirt on. Doctor J...

Click HERE to send us a text message! The agents of the Library discover why Seattle is called “Rat City” the hard way. Afterwards, they take a trip across the street to the Church of Our Lady of Good Help while they plan their next move. Sofie helps Julian focus. Lucius chats with a priest. Julian goes against the grain. The “ Caretaker ” Talent Sofie uses is part of my Vaesen supplement “Goods a...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Seattle’s most infamous madam, Lou Graham calls upon the investigators to look into mysterious attacks happening at her Sporting House. Sofie trains Yorts to sneeze. Lucius tries a new method of investigation. Julian makes a shocking discovery. Don't forget to check out Morbid History, a jauntily morbid exploration of folklore and historical crimes! We sp...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Hello dear listener and SURPRISE ! It's an off-week episode -- and a crossover at that! On this episode, I talk with podcast host Isaac Shaker from the Setting the Stage podcast about my history with RPGs, why I love both the Vaesen RPG and Seattle, and how the idea for Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle came together. So if you've ever wanted to kn...

Click HERE to send us a text message! A young girl is stricken with a mysterious illness. A new doctor in town attempts to discover the cause and to find a cure. When signs point to something supernatural, Doctor Lucius Jensen will need the assistance of the Library. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify or on Spoti...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Beneath the waters of Lake Washington lurks the source of the beautiful and haunting song. It’s growing more demanding and angrier. Tristan’s fate hangs in the balance. Caelan has a revelation. Julian faces his fears. Sofie has a heart-to-heart. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spo...

Click HERE to send us a text message! The investigators question Tristan’s friend Kipper and then meet the witch of Golden Gardens Amusement Park. Sofie and Yorts chill out. Julian’s heart and hems are torn apart. Caelan would like to borrow a silver dollar. The Gamemaster is put on blast. Check out the podcast Mama Tried on the Astronomica Podcast Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Our opening...

Click HERE to send us a text message! At the Chipped Tooth bar, we have our first combat encounter of the podcast! Sofie discovers there’s no justice in this world. Caelan throws hands. Julian could really use a hug. Check out our friends at the Astronomica Podcast ! Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify .  Our epis...

Click HERE to send us a text message! The agents of the Library travel to Breakwater Hall to meet Edward von Dohr and investigate the disappearance of his son Tristan. Julian finds a clue! Caelan reconnects with an old friend. Sofie makes a promise.  Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify .  Our episode music is crea...

Click HERE to send us a text message! Again, it is time. The ancient oaths must be honoured and the rituals of spring must be performed. The agents of the Library are called home for a sacred duty. Sofie admits a painful truth. Julian reflects on his performance. Caelan almost makes a confession.   Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp...

Click HERE to send us a text message! After identifying the Vaesen, the investigators must gather aboard the Fiskesøker to settle things between the two upset spirits. Sofie shares a drink. Caelan explains it all. Julian makes a deal.  Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify .  Our episode music is created by Andreas...

Click HERE to send us a text message! The mystery deepens at the Brunswick – Ballard’s premier bar for sailors and fishermen. The team tries to find out about the Fiskesøker’s recent string of bad luck. Julian leads a sea shanty. Caelan makes a dangerous gamble. Sofie cracks the case.  Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on...

Click HERE to send us a text message! The investigators from the Library look into the strange happenings aboard the Fiskesøker. Caelan joins the workforce. Sofie hits the books. Julian rushes to the rescue.  Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify .  Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear mor...

Click HERE to send us a text message! In the premier episode of our new Actual Play podcast, we follow the supernatural investigators of the Library of Metaphysical Knowledge in Defense of Mankind operating in 19th century Seattle. Together they seek to understand the mysterious Vaesen – supernatural creatures out of Scandinavian folklore. Join us as we begin this original campaign, starring Phoen...

Click HERE to send us a text message! The year is 1888, and in the Pacific Northwest, a group of investigators with the ability to see creatures no one else can attempt to resolve conflicts with supernatural beings called vaesen. Join us every other Wednesday for a new Actual Play podcast using the Vaesen tabletop role-playing game set in early Seattle and Ballard. 

Click HERE to send us a text message! Introducing a brand-new Actual Play podcast! On this mini-episode, I talk a bit about what an Actual Play podcast is, discuss the Vaesen roleplaying game and share what to expect from us on the first season of Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle . Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp . Do you have...