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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 RPG podcast where the real world crashes into the paranormal over and over and over again. And where no monster can hurt you as much you hurt yourself.
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.
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Ghosts of the Past Pt. 1 - Treasure Machine (S3E19)
The thing about prophecies is you can never be sure if you're better off ignoring them or obeying them. The team decides to split the difference and investigate some mysteries. Can we get in touch with Ember? Can we track down the Heat Sink to stave off the apocalypse? And can we learn anything else from the catchy little ditty we heard by that robot from the future?
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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 Dumb Dumbs and Dragons. Check out this D&D 5e pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Cast:
Jonny Grubb as the Keeper
John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine)
Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice)
Miah Detjen as Theo Nessos (The Searcher)
This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.
Theme song by Jonny Grubb.
Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.
Incidental music from Epidemic Sound. -
Home Front Pt. 2 - Study Hall (S3E18)
Now that they've caught their breath, it's time to make a plan. Some big things are happening in the world of the Cover Story, which means the hunters are going to have to do some big things themselves to keep their friends and their world safe. The team is hitting the books, and the bad guys are about to learn that knowing is way more than half the battle.
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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 forthe RPG Goblin. Check out this new pod on their LinkTree and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Cast:
Jonny Grubb as the Keeper
John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine)
Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice)
Miah Detjen as Theo Nessos (The Searcher)
This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.
Theme song by Jonny Grubb.
Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.
Incidental music from Epidemic Sound. -
Home Front Pt. 1 - Garage Sale Weekend
What do you do after you've trudged through hell and battled the devil himself? If you're Mark Clayton, you go shopping! It's a desperate quest for some normalcy on our show this week. Which always works out GREAT!
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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, Gals and Goblins. Check out this Dungeons and Dragons 5e pod on their LinkTree, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Cast:
Jonny Grubb as the Keeper
John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine)
Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice)
Miah Detjen as Theo Nessos (The Searcher)
This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.
Theme song by Jonny Grubb.
Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.
Incidental music from Epidemic Sound. -
Book Club: Covering the Story (S3 Act 1)
So much has happened, but what does it all mean? Well, we can't tell you everything, but we can tell you how we feel about it. Join the cast as we reminisce on everything that's happened in the first Act of the final Season of The Cover Story. Let's indulge in all that intensity as we revisit the Family Business, Dead Sea, Reaper, Face to Face and Witchwood arcs. WE HAVE A LOT OF FEELINGS!!!!
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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.
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Cast:
Jonny Grubb as the Keeper
John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine)
Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice)
Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher)
This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.
Theme song by Jonny Grubb.
Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.
Incidental music from Epidemic Sound. -
Witchwood Pt. 4 - Into the Fire (S3E16)
It's time to finally face down Tower—or whatever she's become—as well as her new ally. And if that ally lives There, it is not going to be good. This week on the Cover Story? The Truth Hurts.
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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, Slay the Stars. Check them out on their website, and be sure to listen to their new limited series, Bella's Comet here, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Cast:
Jonny Grubb as the Keeper
John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine)
Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice)
Miah Detjen Theo Nessos (The Searcher)
This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.
Theme song by Jonny Grubb.
Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.
Incidental music from Epidemic Sound. -
Witchwood Pt. 3 - Into the Sea (S3E15)
It's true what they say: "Nothing Lives in the Sea Kingdom." But that doesn't mean there isn't something bad lurking inside. Turns out you don't have to be alive to cause problems, and the people our heroes are after are causing some SERIOUS problems.
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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, The Thorne Files. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Cast:
Jonny Grubb as the Keeper
John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine)
Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice)
Miah Detjen-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher)
This episode was edited by Miah Detjen and Lauren Johnson.
Theme song by Jonny Grubb.
Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.
Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.
Customer Reviews
A Monstrously Good Time
It is always tricky to get the audience onboard to a game when you've already been playing it for some time, but this podcast does an amazing job of it. The audio drama special where they recap their first season is a tremendous help and very well done! The show itself is filled with fast paced story and an assortment of characters that are already fleshed out and ready to come to life. The music for the show is fantastic and really helps give the story even more life. Definitely recommend this show if you are a fan of Monster of the Week shows and the game itself.