Monster Hour
Monster HourMonster 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesComedy FictionFictionLeisure | |||
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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.
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Ok, but it's going to change your life! Duff surfs, Bo pines, Archie corrects.
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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games
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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)
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What's that? Did Timmy fall down the well? Duff reaches out, Archie does rad stunts, Bo looks for candles.
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If their sister podcast Shrimp & Crits is like spending the evening hanging out with your hilarious best friends playing music and telling tall tales, Monster Hour is like curling up with a Stephen King novel in your favorite armchair.
The cast's chemistry dovetails slickly with the show's NPCs to create a vivid ensemble of characters, playing off each other with quippy dialogue, impassioned speeches, and strategy huddles worthy of IT, The Stand, or The Dark Tower.
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Podchaser53 months agoauthor.sahunt- Best actual play podcast
A narrative- and character-driven actual play podcast that is focused on collaborative storytelling, rather than just wacky improv hijinks. It is often funny but not at the expense of the story, and I love that. Quinn's descriptive writing to set up the scenes is gorgeous and the players are fun and interesting (except when Hannah whines, which is often enough to be noticeable but not often enough to spoil the fun). Also if you're interested in learning to be MOTW Keeper, the first seasons of th... more
Apple Podcasts5themusicmonster
United States6 months ago Love this podcast! All the NPCs are so vibrant and the scenarios are so tense and exciting! Alvin is so funny, Constance is so inventive, and JR is such a scamp! I'm only on episode 38 but I'm loving it so much i wanted to come give a shout-out now! Thank you for saying where to rate this btw, i use a weird pod catcher so i didn't have a good way to rate it til you suggested pod chaser in ep 38
Podchaser56 months agotrudysdudes- Such an underrated podcast
This is such an amazing podcast that deserves so much love- easily the best role playing podcast I have ever listened to. I would wish for quicker uploads, but what is there is absolutely amazing!!! Good luck in the new campaign!
PS Some minor rules examination could be handy with Change The Game.
Apple Podcasts5NonbinaryfineryUnited States9 months ago - The Monster is There isn’t Infinite Episodes
I really like this series and the audio quality and lack of ads make each listening experience fantastic! and I will always be a Dorian hater
Apple Podcasts5an1mallov3rUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #237 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Italy/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #70 | Italy/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Denmark/Leisure/Games |
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A narrative-driven actual play series that blends comedy and horror with sharp production and original scoring. Across seasons, it has showcased mechanics-rich gameplay in Monster of the Week and City of Mist, plus a creative side for experimental formats. Listeners tune in for character-driven storytelling, fast-paced improvisation, and rotating casts that keep the scenarios fresh—often balancing tense plot twists with humorous banter and musical cues. A standout is the show's ability to tailor mysteries to the players and maintain momentum through evolving mythoi, crowd dynamics, and world-building that feel both cinematic and intimate.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Monster Hour:
1. Shrimp and Crits
2. The Unexplored Places
3. High Rollers DnD
4. Worlds Beyond Number
5. The Harbingers
How many episodes of Monster Hour are there?
Monster Hour launched 7 years ago and published 169 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Finn Gardner
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