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The Monster's Playbook

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 134

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.

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🇨🇦 Canada - games
03/07/2026
#82
🇨🇦 Canada - games
02/07/2026
#52
🇨🇦 Canada - games
09/04/2026
#76
🇨🇦 Canada - games
05/10/2025
#96
🇨🇦 Canada - games
04/10/2025
#62
🇩🇪 Germany - games
19/04/2025
#91
🇩🇪 Germany - games
18/04/2025
#54

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https://schmidtdesigncompany.com/
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https://monstersplaybook.com/
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https://www.thornvalepodcast.com/
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https://discord.gg/mf4yNwGKyg
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https://discord.com/channels/@me/1059663256454709339/1073048542261817414
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Dockers' Highlights: The DRUM arc (Patreon)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 • Duration 27:10

Enjoy our first batch of Patreon bloopers from Season 2's DRUM arc, now available for all!

Aw, hey guys! It's me, Dockers. Everybody's favorite high guy who's not alive. Things have been pretty scary on the show lately, but that doesn't mean we don't have fun around here. These guys talk a lot and sometimes the words just get away from them, you know? Let's take a listen to some futzes and flubs from the DRUM arc and bonus episode, Bid Around the Bush.

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Subscribe to our Patreon:Head to ourPatreonfor 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 ourDirectMe 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-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher)

This episode was edited by Lauren Johnson.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

Incidental music from Epidemic Sound

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Off the Books: The Painted Crow (Patreon)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • Duration 02:16:43

The Painted Crow was one of our first Patreon NPC bonus episodes, now available for all!

How did Ramsey / Lincoln end up as the taciturn shopkeeper with more knowledge than patience? Unfortunately, we're about to find out. Something important has gone missing from the Clockwork Child. Skaal, the mystical tracker, is meant to be resting safely in the mural on the back of the store. But he's been taken. If Lincoln / Ramsey hopes to get him back, they'll have to rely on somebody they hoped they'd never have to see again: The mentor that made them who they are today. It's an origin story in retrospect! And it's not going to go well!

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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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TCS: S3E37 | The Best Defense Pt. 2 — Thorns

Season 3 · Episode 37

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • Duration 01:51:20

No more mysteries. It’s time to get to the bottom of everything. While Mark recovers from his grave injuries inside Ramsey/Lincoln’s mysterious wooded tapestry, Kira, Theo and Anna seek answers from some unexpected sources. When your enemy is on the scale of a King of There, every other threat suddenly doesn’t seem as scary.

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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, Dice Company. Check out this Dungeons and Dragons podcast on their website, and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts.

TCS: S2E1 | Who is Casey Davis?

Season 2 · Episode 1

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 • Duration 02:27:34

Casey Davis is missing. Not just from where she’s supposed to be, but from everywhere. It’s like she never existed. As if that’s not enough, the rest of the team’s allies are under attack from an unknown enemy, and they’re running out of time.

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Cover Story Wiki: Confused about what happened in Season 1, or who the heck that one NPC was that Jonny mentioned? We've got you covered with The Cover Story Wiki.

Support the Show: Follow The Monster's Playbook on social media, support us on Ko-Fi, and check out our merch store 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.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

The Cover Story: Season 1 Recap

Season 1

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 • Duration 01:03:41

Welcome to the Monster's Playbook and the Season One recap of The Cover Story campaign! Hear from Mark, Casey and Kira as they tell the story of the weirdest year of their lives and the events leading up to season two.

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

Support the Show: Follow The Monster's Playbook on social media, head to our website, and check out our new merch store 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.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

The Cover Story: Session Zero

Season 2

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 • Duration 39:48

Welcome to the Monster's Playbook and to session 0 of The Cover Story campaign! Join us and get acquainted with the world, the players, and the Monster of the Week game system we're all playing so you can jump into our series and enjoy what's going on.

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

Support the Show: Follow The Monster's Playbook on social media, head to our website, and check out our new merch store 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.

Cast:

Jonny Grubb as the Keeper

John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Monstrous)

Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Chosen)

Miah Detjen as Casey Davis (The Flake) and Theo Nessos (The Spell-Slinger)

This episode was edited by Miah Detjen.

Theme song by Jonny Grubb.

Cover art by Gabe Schmidt.

The Cover Story Trailer

Thursday, September 23, 2021 • Duration 01:17

The Monster's Playbook is a real play Monster of the Week RPG podcast where the real world crashes into the paranormal over and over and over again. Join us for episode one of The Cover Story campaign, premiering October 26th!

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