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The Monster's Playbook

The Monster's Playbook

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The Monster's Playbook is an actual play Monster of the Week podcast where the real world gets supernatural and the supernatural world gets REAL. Set in Minneapolis, MN, our current campaign (The Cover Story) follows the exploits of journalist and ex-cultist Kira Ashwood, supernatural social outcast Mark Clayton, Special Agent Casey Davis, and professional sorceress Theo Nessos as they battle monsters threatening the city.The Monster's Playbook
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  • Channels: S1E7 | Stalkers Pt. 2 — Fallen Star
    Aug 26 2025

    The Fallen Star Tower is plainly crawling with monsters. But for daring to oppose the authority's lie, "There is nothing at Fallen Star," the mage tower's council refuse to release their prisoner. Even though they TOTALLY SHOULD. But there's no arguing with the all-knowing wizard... unless you show them they aren't as smart as they think.


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    Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on.


    Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile.


    Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better.



    Our promo this week is for Kitten Marlowe. Check them out on their website and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.


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    Cast:

    Jonny as the Keeper

    Lauren as Jack Harrow (The Crooked)

    Drew as Robert V. Slaughter (The Mundane)

    Miah as Sutton Malone (The Monstrous)


    This episode was edited by Miah and Lauren.

    Theme song by Jonny.

    Cover art by ⁠Mygie⁠.

    Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.


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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Channels: S1E6 | Stalkers Pt. 1 — The Tower
    Aug 12 2025

    It was bad enough that things were coming out of the video game world. But now someone VERY IMPORTANT AND KIND OF VULNERABLE may be lost inside of Kings of Bolera. Jack, Sutton, and Robert may be new to playing hero, but you can be damn sure they're coming to the rescue.

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    If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends!


    Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on.


    Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile.


    Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better.



    This week we're also featuring a promo for Bad Heroes. Check out this Pathfinder 1e pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.


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    Cast:

    Jonny as the Keeper

    Lauren as Jack Harrow (The Crooked)

    Drew as Robert V. Slaughter (The Mundane)

    Miah as Sutton Malone (The Monstrous)


    This episode was edited by Miah and Lauren.

    Theme song by Jonny.

    Cover art by ⁠Mygie⁠.

    Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.


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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Channels S1E5 | The New Normal Pt. 2 — Dark Dealings & Dreamcasts
    Jul 29 2025

    Who's investigating whom? As our heroes dig deeper into the mysterious forces haunting their town, it seems like some mysterious forces are digging deeper into them. That's the thing about a persistent gameworld like Kings of Bolera: Whether you're playing or not, the game goes on…


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    If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends!


    Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on.


    Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile.


    Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better.



    This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, No Quest for the Wicked. Check them out on on their website, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.


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    Cast:

    Jonny as the Keeper

    Lauren as Jack Harrow (The Crooked)

    Drew as Robert V. Slaughter (The Mundane)

    Miah as Sutton Malone (The Monstrous)

    This episode was edited by Miah and Lauren.

    Theme song by Jonny.

    Cover art by ⁠Mygie⁠.

    Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.


    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 45 mins
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