The Monster's Playbook is an actual play Monster of the Week RPG podcast where the real world crashes into the paranormal over... more
When the battle is over, it’s time to rebuild. And around here, that means reconnecting with the people you love.... more
FULL ON ASSAULT! It’s final boss time, everybody! For too long, it’s been The Star King making plans. But now... more
Okay. Cool. We got him. The Star King is trapped. That’s… good, right? Except hang on: He still has the... more
If you’re trying to trap a god, what do you use as bait? Why, everything, of course. It will take... more
The balance of power has changed in a big way. After some major shifts in the Kingdoms of There—and we... more
When the bad guys make big moves, the good guys make big plans. On this show, the bad guys are... more
Everybody has a reason why they fight. For our heroes, it’s the friends & family they need to protect. They’ll... more
No more mysteries. It’s time to get to the bottom of everything. While Mark recovers from his grave injuries inside... more
SPECIAL GUEST ALERT!!! Friend-of-the-Pod Sero invited Jonny to run a one-shot and you KNOW our guy loves to make players... more
What happens when your sanctuary becomes a target? The Clockwork Child is under siege. But it’s not as simple as... more
When you've got a big problem, you need a big idea. And Mark, Kira, Anna and Theo are trying to... more
Sometimes you get exactly what you want, but it's all too much. When Theo claims the Eye of Endregoras, will... more
It's Heist Time, Baby! We've set our sights on one of the most powerful artifacts in creation YET AGAIN, and... more
How it started vs how it's going ttrpg characters. Book Club is back with an intimate conversation with Cap (Shrimp... more
It turns out, even if the future is scary, the past can be even worse. For the last year, Mark,... more
Have you ever been so angry that it felt like you were a different person? Kira Ashwood has. And it's... more
What do you do when you're scared? When the forces allied against you seem truly unstoppable? When even your very... more
This one is a must for any aspiring GMs and Keepers. It's The Great Monster Make-Off! Jonny was lucky enough... more
A lot has gone down, and there's clearly more to come. So how are we all feeling? Join us as... more
The Kingdoms of There have a vital purpose. A threat to them is a threat to everything. Unfortunately, there are... more
So here's the plan: Fight fire with fire. It's simple, but it won't be easy. The forge is under the... more
What do you do when you're walking around with a weapon that can destroy everything? Keep it pointed at the... more
Okay, it's time once again to ask our favorite question: What the hell do we do now!? The immediate threat... more
All families have secrets. But when your family is the head of a magical organized crime outfit, your secrets are... more
The Magio has one rule above all others: You do not contact the dead. And Theo Nessos is about to... more
Project Littlebear. One of the notorious Nathaniel Rose's pet projects. But what is it? Donovan and Kira go behind enemy... more
If you thought the Nessos siblings were spooky, wait until you meet the rest of The Family. Something is happening... more
What did you think we meant by "ghosts of the past"?! Someone very important comes back into our story that... more
The Undying Soldier seems to have made her move, so it's all hands on deck to try to put a... more
The thing about prophecies is you can never be sure if you're better off ignoring them or obeying them. The... more
Now that they've caught their breath, it's time to make a plan. Some big things are happening in the world... more
What do you do after you've trudged through hell and battled the devil himself? If you're Mark Clayton, you go... more
So much has happened, but what does it all mean? Well, we can't tell you everything, but we can tell... more
It's time to finally face down Tower—or whatever she's become—as well as her new ally. And if that ally lives... more
It's true what they say: "Nothing Lives in the Sea Kingdom." But that doesn't mean there isn't something bad lurking... more
Ace, Echo and Wicker head to the very top of the bottom as their hunt for the Glasstown thieves leads... more
What happens when you take a dyed-in-the-wool crew of Monster of the Week lifers and make them play a different... more
Welcome back to BOOK CLUB! This time John had the chance to talk with David (Trials of the Apocalypse), Quinn... more
The Witchwood is an ancient tree, a boundless source of arcane power. But for years, it's been lost to the... more
It's another case of bad news, worse news. Bad news? Otherworldly fog is invading the city. Worse news? Kira's apprentice... more
It’s time for an assault on the Stroud Manor. That’s where their friend Aaron is, it’s where their enemy Nathaniel... more
The team gets a lead on their arch-nemesis… from their other arch-nemesis. But Nathaniel Rose isn’t the only monster stalking... more
We turned some shrimps into goats. That’s right, we invited the crew of Shrimp and Crits to play a little... more
With a missing friend and a killer on the loose, things are getting a little tense around supernatural Minneapolis. And... more
An unexpected phone call puts the team on their very least favorite kind of case: A Missing Person. And, in... more
Confrontation! The team finds themselves up against an enemy where just killing it might not be an option. So they'll... more
It's just about as normal a week as we get around here. Bowling dates, long shifts at work, and quality... more
A child’s imagination brings a toy to life, helping them forget the world as it is and protecting the child... more
Welcome back to Book Club! This one is a must for anyone looking to level up their roleplaying. Lauren had... more
The team is out of the Dead Sea, but they're not out of the woods yet! The first steps back... more
It's a return to THERE. But this time, they have a couple of advantages. First, they already have a guide.... more
Kira Ashwood is missing. Her hunt for The Tower sent her somewhere Anna, Theo and Mark cannot follow. The good... more
The true culprit has been sussed out, but what is she up to? Kira, Anna, Mark and Theo track down... more
Content Warning: Self-harm "I'm Quatraile!" Mark, Theo, Kira, and Anna meet a mysterious captive with more secrets than she knows what... more
Welcome back to BOOK CLUB! The fictional worlds we build in TTRPGs can get pretty dangerous, but the people at... more
SEASON THREE PREMIERE!! Life has gone back to what passes for normal for Mark, Theo, Kira and Anna. But a... more
That was nuts, right!? In this edition of BOOK CLUB we'll answer Jonny's favorite question: "What was everybody's least favorite... more
It's over. It's finally over. But then… nothing is really over. The threat is ended, but the damage is done. As... more
THE BATTLE OF THE BARN. The Drum descends upon the Dress Barn. Will Casey, Mark, Theo, Kira and Anna be... more
Book Club editor edition! Wondering how The Monster's Playbook sounds so good? Or who's the music magician behind some of... more
Pieces are being moved into place on both sides of the board. The end, as they say, is nigh. Mark... more
Sneaking into your own workplace shouldn’t be this stressful. But EARS isn’t just any office. It’s the home base of... more
Have you ever watched a reality tv series like Storage Wars and thought, "Man, I wish there was a ttrpg... more
Knowledge is power. And Mark, Casey, Theo, Tiff, Anna & Kira are going to need as much of both as... more
Sick of being on the wrong side of the upper hand, the team plans to move against The Drum. Fortunately,... more
Captain Torres returns. With horrible news. She's uncovered a troubling operation begun years ago by none other than The Drum.... more
Welcome back to BOOK CLUB. We're entering the final arc of our season, and rushing headlong into finally going up... more
It's the final faceoff against the enemy team. But there's more going on here than the present tense. Their enemy... more
Kira and Tommy may be locked up, but they're not alone. Will another group of prisoners help them escape? Or... more
I did NOT see that coming! The sudden betrayal of [REDACTED] is as surprising as it is devastating. Now Kira... more
No one remembers exactly when the Big Box arrived, but everyone tells the same story. It simply appeared one day... more
The good news? The hunters are able to bring The Dagger to justice. The bad news? Its a kind of... more
The Dagger makes her moves, and our heroes will have to manage in the aftermath. Can Kira stay strong in... more
BOOK CLUB! This one is a must for aspiring GMs! Jonny had the absolute pleasure to chat with some superstar... more
Theo is headed to Chicago to start her new life working with her brother Jacob. As her only sibling to... more
OFF THE BOOKS! The year is 1982. Disco is dying, but so are dancers and clubgoers all over the city.... more
Captain Torres and Kira Ashwood aren't so different. They're both on the vanguard of the supernatural, and they both have... more
"I don't think we're in Minneapolis anymore, Tommy." Casey's home is under attack. Lucky for the hunters, this is Casey... more
EARS is much bigger than just Casey Davis. Meet Captain Torres. A security officer with a dark secret who's drawn... more
Theo finally finds a way to escape her family's shadow, but it means running away from everything she's built. Meanwhile,... more
BOOK CLUB! This one is a must for aspiring GMs! Jonny had the absolute pleasure to chat with some superstar Keepers from... more