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**Monster Hour**

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.

Latest Episodes:

S3 E10 - The Case of the Verdant Ghost Jul 15, 2025

Show notes

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

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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 ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E9 - The Case of the Chase Jul 01, 2025

Show notes

Rated #1 in customer satisfaction in its class: not only for quality, but for its traditional styling and smooth ride. Archie tries to make heads or tails, Bo takes the wheel, Duff does a high five.

Content warnings: Discussion of loss, gunfire (13:56, 16:20, 30:50, 38:44), vehicle crash (38:50)

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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 ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E8 - The Case of the Ice Department Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

Make sure you wear layers in case of sudden chill. Archie eats a snack, Bo explains her job, Duff has a portent.

Content warnings: supernatural and mundane violence, mention of drugs, fire alarm (06:55, 07:19)

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"The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )

City of Mist by Son of Oak Games

Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.

"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn

"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien

Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E7 - The Case of the Walk-in Jun 03, 2025

Show notes

Sometimes it really is bigger on the inside. Bo receives an earful, Duff demands condolences, Archie tries a sample.

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"The Fool" tarot card 🎨 by Victor ( @viaphonized.bsky.social )

City of Mist by Son of Oak Games

Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.

"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn

"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien

Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E6 - The Case of the Double Park May 20, 2025

Show notes

FLASH SALE, 50% off select items this week only at the Buyalot! Duff makes a new friend, Bo orders a calendar, Archie broadens their horizons.

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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games

Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.

"Since You've Been Gone" - Riverworn

"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien

Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E5 - The Case of the Locked Door May 06, 2025

Show notes

Answer we, some questions please. Archie leaves a note, Bo gets a roommate, Duff skips ab day.

Content warnings: supernatural and mundane violence, police, gunshots (27:50, 31:48, 70:33), fire alarm (27:55, 34:01, 54:48, 70:31)

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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 ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E4 - The Case of the Surprise Endowment Apr 22, 2025

Show notes

A new dawn brings new questions. Bo meets an old friend, Duff hits the weights, Archie solves a crossword.

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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 ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E3 - The Case of Fog Alley Apr 08, 2025

Show notes

An encounter in the alleyway takes a vertical turn. Duff inspects a rooftop, Archie builds a fan club, Bo visits her past.

Content warnings: supernatural violence, gunshot, brief mention of active shooter training

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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games

Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.

"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien

Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E2 - The Case of the Mysterious Jansport Mar 25, 2025

Show notes

Investigating Alan's apartment reveals more clues than expected. Archie does a slap, Duff sees ghosts, Bo follows a sidequest.

Content warnings: supernatural violence

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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games

Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.

"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien

Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████

S3 E1 - The Case of the White Knight Mar 11, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to Arborealis, a dense urban jungle, full of secrets and schemes. Through its streets flows the Mist: an otherworldly force that keeps Sleepers unaware of the awakened Rifts that walk amongst them.

Content warnings: supernatural violence, non-player death

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City of Mist by Son of Oak Games

Primary editing by Ian Mauldin. Additional editing by Kyle Levien.

"Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Levien

Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uyeno

ft. Ian Mauldin as ██ ██████ ███████