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An Absurdia Actual Play Campaign Spin-off out of Fictional Heroism set in the town of Prachetville. A town in the middle of the US with a high concentration of Fae, Chronicled, and other magical beings that is completely normal. Ignore the Monster Wrestling Federation, the local underground transformation teleportation ray, and the research facility ran by a crick elf filled with strangely fruit-like human workers.
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Iconoclastic, anarchistic, observational social commentary by a couple of old punks. The world hasn't gone crazy. It was always crazy. Laugh it up. …
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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 in our second season playing Absurdia, by Quinn Majeski. Our season one campaign featured Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands.
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September Is International Podcast Month (IPM)! IPM is a collaborative event where podcasters come together to create unique episodes that are released throughout the month of September on the IPM RSS feed. This month-long event celebrates the podcasting community! It’s a wonderful opportunity for podcasters to cross-promote, celebrate each other, and share the love of podcasting with the world. We’re bringing creators together to generate incredible content this September. With a focus on m ...
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Welcome To Pratchetville Ep 3 - An Imaginary Friend, a Detective, and Twitch Streamers
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We're back to the group of Hazel the Rascal and Rosey/Essence the Forgotten Vessel as another group of meddling media makers make their way into the haunted woods outside of Pratchetville after some tips from their Bird Dad Michael. Eli joins us as the Zeitgeist group of Twitch Streamers and things get a little hairy and down under before the two p…
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Past, Present, Future. A time for beginnings. A time for endings. A time for choices. Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effects (5:10, 39:40, 46:45, 47:45, 56:20, 56:45, 1:07:45, 1:14:00), cosmic horror, apocalyptic themes, body horror (fish-human hybrid), mutation, fall from height, vocal distortion (37:35-38:50, 1:39:15-1:55:30) emotionall…
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The trio travel the multiverse in search of the temporal energy needed to confront Rudy. Claire confronts the ills of capitalism. Max punches the clock. The Duncans face down Death. Content warnings: surreality, serious injury, blood, brief mentions of gambling and drug use, coma, harsh sound effects (52:45, 1:19:55), discussion of family planning …
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Welcome To Pratchetville Ep 2 - A Luminal Space at a Library's Pace
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While Hazel and her new Imaginary Friend go off into the woods, trouble is brewing in town for unkillable hoodie wearing Tyrell as he checks into the local library and manages to catch the attention of more than one mysterious being. Can the Curio Corey Costley jump to his aid or is he doomed to another pointless death and Rebirth? Cover Art by: Gh…
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The trio launch a daring gambit. Max takes a hard look in the mirror. The Duncans walk the bleeding edge. Claire keeps time. Content warnings: surreality, warfare themes, blood, inescapability, grevious injury, loss of consciousness / coma Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Abs…
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Welcome To Pratchetville Ep 1 - I Don't Think I'm Imaginary?
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It's the beginning of a strange time ahead for the city of Pratchetville as it becomes the latest source of Suburban Absurdia due to the actions of a few rogue souls getting their hands on Library Researcher Dallas Richards. Even has the Forgotten Vessel REDACTED NOW known as Essence struggles to escape the eldritch entities in the heart of the nea…
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The trio struggle to escape the past. The Duncans face the fog. Max enters the arena. Claire stands for pickled brains. Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, body horror (human faces on animals), emotional manipulation, religious oppression, patriarchal sexism, brief mention of corporal punishment Join our Discord: https://discord.…
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It's time to face the music. Claire turns away a surprise advance. Max rides the spooky bus. The Duncans call for backup. Content warnings: surreality, apocalyptic themes, emotional manipulation, toxic relationship, controlling behavior, natural disaster themes, warfare themes, blood, disorientation, loss of consciousness Join our Discord: https://…
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Tick. Tick. Tick. The Duncans go for gold. Max makes the cut. Claire holds the line. Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, apocalyptic themes, missing child, emotionally intense conversation, allusion to drug use, disorientation, mention of gore and disembowlment, sexism, warfare themes Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6…
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The past comes back to haunt our trio. The Duncans start a cult. Max has a lot to chew on. Claire goes dark. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:55), possession, supernatural violence, eye injury, impalement, insectoid appendages, excessive limbs, black blood, spider veins, vomit Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Suppo…
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Somewhere may seem like a quaint little surreal suburb - but deep down, it's a city that likes to sink its teeth into you. Especially if you're a hotshot camera-headed rookie investigator with everything to prove and nothing to lose. That's right, it's Stafford Hour. Starring Ian of Shrimp and Crits as Stafford, The Investigator Content warnings: s…
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Trees. Trees. Trees. Trees. Trees. Claire plays with fire. The Duncans explain Hyunkaretically physics. Max grabs the wobble. Content warnings: surreality, self injury, blood, deforestation, vocal side panning Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https:…
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The trio dredge up municipal secrets at City Hall. Max deduces things. Claire finds found family. The Duncans pop bottles. Content warning: surreality, vocal side panning, clowns, discussion of adoption, missing family, multiple voices (31:20, 36:30), vomiting foley Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.…
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Finally free to catch their breath, the trio turn their attention to the big picture. The Duncans find themselves a little foggy. Claire takes a trip down memory lane. Max makes an unsettling discovery. Content warnings: surreality, discussion of mind control, blood, supernatural violence, brief allusions to demonic possession, impaling, body puppe…
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The trio race to stop Maxodie before she can abscond with the Bus. Claire negotiates. Duncan punches up. Max embraces the Snarl. Content warnings: surreality, blood, grievous injury, cosmic oblivion, vocal side panning Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majesk…
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The trio goof around, debate metaphysics, and wax philosophical while sporadically attempting to save the timeline. The Duncans synchronize. Max experiments. Claire commits crimes against choreography. Content warnings: surreality, alcohol huse, vocal side panning (throughout), blood, stabbing Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support…
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The trio are visited by the ghost of problems yet to come. Claire self-reflects. Duncan self-connects. Max self-ejects. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (2:45), discussion of war crimes / genocide, supernatural violence, loss of consciousness, dissociation, loss of speech, vocal side panning (39:15-46:30) Join our Discord: https://d…
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The trio piece together the Duncanverse puzzle. Duncan plays both sides. Claire embraces creative problem solving. Max tunes the dial. Content warnings: surreality, vocal side panning (7:00-10:30), discussion of earworms and parasites, blood, apocalyptic themes Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre…
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Negotiations break down as an interloper crashes the summit. Max calls her shot. Duncan confronts his outer demons. Claire grapples with excessive personal growth. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, missing/lost child, emotional content, vocal side panning (32:50-33:30), heat discussion Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs…
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The trio get their sundry birds in a row in preparation for peace talks with City Hall. Claire is reluctantly responsible. Duncan feels the reverb. Max goes full Dankin. Content warnings: surreality, vocal effect (2:15-5:00), toilet humor, swallowing something alive, vocal side panning (22:00, 27:60, 31:50-32:15) This episode is sponsored by Many W…
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Everything in Somewhere is coming up Duncan - and no one is safe. Max meets a sexy adversary. Duncan plays defense. Claire gets the last laugh. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effects (0:00-6:00), overlapping voices (0:00-6:00), supernatural violence, overlapping voices and side panning (39:20-41:15), loud sound effect (50:30) This episod…
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Join us for a return to Monster of the Week with Hannah in the Keeper seat! An extremely peculiar and unsettling trio cross pathes in the remote wilderness camp of Dead Deer Mountain, where the unsetting summer sun heralds a far darker awakening. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of our Patreon donors. If you want to sup…
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An ascendant bureaucracy puts the screws to Somewhere’s scofflaws and ne’er-do-wells. Duncan goes on the lam. Claire seeks guidance. Max meets the multiverse. Content warnings: surreality, mind control (implied), vocal distortion (20:10, 22:40-35:05) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mons…
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The trio grapple with their rivals as fallout from the election continues. Max does some self assessment. Claire reconsiders her allegiances. Duncan is Somewhere’s most wanted. Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effect (37:13), multiple voices & side panning (37:30-45:45) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: …
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The trio regroup in the aftermath of the Council election. Duncan makes amends. Max experiences personal growth. Claire has done nothing wrong. Content warnings: surreality, scared child, claustrophobia, razor wire cuts, body horror (human body parts on non-human objects) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https:…
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The votes are in. Judgement is rendered. A new power rises. Content warnings: surreality, loud sound effect (37:40), possession, hallucination, mass panic, emotional distress, missing child Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quinnm.itch.io/abs…
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Paths and fates collide as the final challenge barrels towards a photo finish. Duncan is exposed. Max calls out. Claire keeps her enemies close. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, constriction, blood, involuntary restraint, sexual content, loud sound effect (51:55, 53:05) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us …
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It’s crunch time for the heist and final challenge. Duncan makes a bloody mess. Max gets with the times. Claire forms a limited lovability partnership. Content warnings: surreality, blood, discussion of a church setting, lip smacking foley (7:10), descriptions of sensory overload, body horror (intrusion through a wound), multiple voices / side pann…
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The trio search for deliverance deep within the treacherous bowels of city hall. Claire comes to grips. Duncan goes on record. Max is the unknown. Content warnings: surreality, mention of a missing child Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski: https://quin…
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The trio delve into city hall as the final challenge begins. Claire summons her brand ambassadors. Duncan and Max get tubular. Content warnings: sexual explicit discussion, surreality, body distortion, blood, vertigo Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Majeski:…
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The trio employ some unorthodox campaign strategies as the election enters the home stretch. Duncan and Max plan a heist. Claire receives some timely news. Content warnings: surreality, discussion of alcohol The PTA this episode was voiced by Catie from Shrimp & Crits. Get up 50% off your subscription with Magic Mind using promo code: MONSTERHOUR J…
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Things get wet and wild as the audience weighs in on the Producers’ second challenge. Max endorses crime. Duncan gets into chants. Claire goes above and beyond. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, vocal distortion (37:35-40:25, 49:25, 55:35), identity crisis, mention of dead bodies, suffocation/downing Get up 50% off your subscript…
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Campaign season is heating up - but that’s not only drama in town. Duncan pokes around city hall. Max considers skeletal sabotage. Claire confronts a familiar foe. Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (14:45-19:15), body horror (vegetal flesh), disruptive sound effects (36:45, 40:05, 40:45), supernatural violence Join our Discord: https:/…
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The Producers’ first challenge has arrived - how will the candidates fare? Max brokers an alliance. Duncan embraces his humanity. Claire meets her matches. Content warnings: surreality, lip smacking foley (7:15), oversized insects, brief discussion of vomiting and fictional health issues The PTA this episode was voiced by Ian Mauldin from Shrimp & …
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Candidates and commentators emerge as election season heats up in Somewhere. Duncan visits Main Street. Max courts the youth vote. Claire pursues a big endorsement. Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (36:20-43:30), vertigo The PTA this episode was voiced by Johnny and Lauren from The Monster's Playbook, and Cap from Shrimp & Crits. Join…
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The trio aim to turn the tables on a newly-vengeful City Council. Max considers the time. Duncan gets to the bottom of the bottle. Claire makes an announcement. Content warnings: surreality, mention of alcohol, vocal distortion / multiple voices (4:00-4:25), vomiting foley (9:15), vocal distortion (28:20-30:35), harsh sound effect (29:40) Join our …
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A dark (chocolate) day has arrived in Somewhere. Clære makes her pitch. Maxx embraces caramel. Dunkan has an identity crisis. Content warnings: surreality, toilet humor, body horror (distortion), creepy children, food, apocalyptic themes, brief mention of drug use Our Community Spotlight this week is Shrimp and Crits. Huge thanks to Ian, Cap, Catie…
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With the currents of commerce calmed, our trio reappraise their personal assets. Duncan meets his market. Claire receives a formal warning. Max does a vibes thing. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural animal violence Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Absurdia by Quinn Ma…
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The recession is nigh as the Cluncanax wreaks havoc at City Hall. Can our trio prevent the Economy from spiraling out of control? Claire commits to the bitcoin. Max wheels and deals. Duncan upsets the balance sheets. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, blood, warfare themes, loud/disruptive sound effect (2:15-3:45, 22:20, 41:25, 42…
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The trio prepare for their Voltron moment as the stakes get supersized. Claire spills the ink of her mind brain. Max has Jeremy’s ear. Duncan‘s integrity takes a tumble. Content warnings: surreality, memory loss, vocal distortion (14:30-29:00), loud sound effects (12:15, 23:45, 24:35, 38:15, 44:15), warfare themes, supernatural violence, falling, v…
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Our trio's problems continue to grow. Literally. Duncan requests uppies. Max enlists new allies. Claire gets touchy (touchy). Content warnings: surreality, vocal distortion (4:30-11:00, 45:50-56:00), loud sound effects (10:45-11:20, 21:45, 22:50), supernatural violence, memory loss, bullying Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support u…
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A financial storm is brewing as the Cluncanax rampages on. Max hits the airwaves. Claire books it. Duncan deals with inflation. Content warnings: surreality, supernatural violence, warfare themes, loss of speech, drug use allusion, rip tide / drowning Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mon…
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With the Cluncanax on the loose, our trio gain a new appreciation for the old saying: mo money, mo problems. Max embraces her inner Javert. Duncan opens a bank account. Claire roots around the library. Content warnings: surreality, claustrophia, supernatural violence, loss of speech, warfare themes, loud sound effects (52:30, 55:10, 58:00, 1:00:00)…
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Greetings from Jollyhills! The most pastoral little halfling village you've ever laid eyes on. Join our merry band of pint-sized potato farmers as they tend to their crops, dally in small town gossip, and try to avoid being eaten by orcs, swept up in a quest, or falling into the town sinkhole. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous s…
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Confronted by their own gilded likeness, the trio gamble on sus investigations and the power of friendship. Duncan has bad luck. Max does an okay corral. Claire has a little nibble. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:05, 24:20), vocal distortion (1:20), crowd panic, supernatural violence, body horror Join our Discord: https://disco…
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Absurdia City Studios gets a smashing upgrade in time for K&G to probe the local elections. Who will Absurdia vote for? Who will tell us what to do? Who will repair the electoral machines? Is anyone left? Who is right? Call 911! Sponsored by the System That Works For You. Created, written and produced by K&G Performed by K&G and special guest Chris…
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*record scratch* *freeze frame* Yup, that’s our trio. You’re probably wondering how they ended up at a fancy fundraiser. Well, it’s a funny story… Max steps aboard. Duncan connects the dots. Claire considers gardening. Content warnings: surreality, harsh sound effect (1:30), missing child, alcohol use, vomiting foley (59:05), artistic depictions of…
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Just three tests separate Somewhere Elementary from freedom. Can our trio best the Standard - or will they too fall behind the curve? Max goes to prom. Duncan is one with the dance. Claire’s hits the gridiron. Content warnings: surreality, school setting, academic testing, loud sound effects (8:35, 24:45, 34:50, 55:20), body horror, body horror sou…
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K&G get all nostalgic about their Gen X punk salad days and how great music used to be and how shit it is now but the editor has removed it because nobody cares. Instead, they needlessly pit genres against each other to fight like Kilkenny cats and record the results. Listen now! Sponsored by other podcasts you should listen to instead of this one.…
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Our trio face their most merciless foe yet: schoolchildren. Claire suffers emotional harm. Duncan makes a rival. Max makes an unsettling discovery. Content warnings: surreality, school setting, loud sound effect (15:40), cosmic horror, body distortion, body horror, unpleasant sound effect (31:30), supernatural violence, violence involving children …
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