Welcome to Hole – Details, episodes & analysis

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Series 1, Episode 2 - A Priest Walks Into A Prison...

The gang catch wind of a series of mysterious deaths at the local prison and go undercover to investigate. After crossing paths with a glamorous local politician, they learn a valuable lesson about the US prison system... And what it feels like to be repeatedly slammed into a table.

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written by Duncan Thompson and edited by Duncan Thompson and Kate O.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush, The Warden - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller - Kate O

Special Guest Voices:

Magdalena Weitgasser - Bavarihunter69420

Cristiano Benfenati  - Baldasare

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Our website: https://www.welcometohole.com

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***CONTENT WARNINGS*** in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - alarm sounds, explosions, gunshots, loud noises, prison doors, realistic blood and gore

Story Content - discussion of child harm and child death, death and dying, decapitation, injury, gun use, mention of drugs and drug misuse, mutilation, prisons and the prison system, prison labour and exploitation, prison riot, profanity, violence

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Series 1, Episode 1: The Award Winning Garden of Arnetha Gelding

When Arnetha Gelding’s award winning begonias are mysteriously destroyed overnight, an ill-equipped gang of local monster hunters who frankly “aint found anything more worthwhile to investigate yet” decide to go check it out. Probably just a raccoon, right? Easy peasy.

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written and edited by Kate O.

Cast

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller - Kate O

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Welcome to Hole is based on a playthrough of the TTRPG “Monster of the Week” by Evil Hat Productions.

If you’re curious about Monster of the Week, or just looking for a great listen, check out our friends at the real-play podcast The Monster's Playbook.

https://monstersplaybook.com/channels/

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CONTENT WARNINGS for this episode in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - explosions, immolation, gunshots, police sirens

Story Content - animal attacks, explosions, death of an animal, death of a child, harm to animals, harm to children, immolation, gun use, mention of drugs and drug misuse, police chase, profanity, violence

Welcome to Hole. Where the monsters come weekly and the heroes are just doing their best. This new scripted series based on the TTRPG Monster of the Week features 12 action packed episodes released every Wednesday. Follow a hopeless gang of mostly middle-aged monster hunters (and one magical 8 year old) as they attempt to solve monstrous mysteries and protect the people of the town of Hole.  Episode 1 drops 29 October 2025. 

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Series 1, Episode 10: The One With the Friends Reunion

Tressie's mayoral victory party approaches, and the gang knows she must be planning something big... and bad. While jumping through hoops to secure the help of a new friend, they take an old one for granted: tired of feeling like the team's punching bag, Bobby strikes out on his own...

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written by Brendan Way and edited by Sean Toole.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller, Agent X, Tressie - Kate O

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@welcometoholepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcometohole.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/welcometohole⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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CONTENT WARNINGS in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - loud and sudden noises

Story Content - animal tranquilliser, drink spiking, firearms, illicit substance use, profanity, ritual involving animals, violence/bodily harm

*CONTENT WARNINGS* at the bottom of the show notes (may contain spoilers)

Series 1, Episode 9: Stuck between a rock, a semi, and a can of spaghetti

Trapped in her own mind, Ada struggles against the Second Beast 's attempt to usurp her powers. Aware that this showdown could have cataclysmic consequences, Agent X sends the Uncles into Ada's subconscious, where they can only exist as ridiculous avatar versions of themselves.

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written by Duncan Thompson & Natalie Haven, and edited by Kate O.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone, the Cat - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller, Agent X - Kate O

Special Guest Voices:

Cristiano Benfenati - The Second Beast

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@welcometoholepod⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcometohole.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/welcometohole⁠⁠⁠⁠

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CONTENT WARNINGS in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - battle noises, excessive flatulence, flames, explosions, loud and sudden noises, wet noises/squelching

Story Content - biblical demons, electrodes/electrocution, harm to children, illicit drug use, insects (ticks), profanity, violence

*CONTENT WARNINGS* at the bottom of the show notes (may contain spoilers)

Series 1, Episode 8: X Marks the Spot

After Agent Stone receives a cryptic text message, the gang go on the hunt for a mysterious man who may have answers to the troubles in Hole. But a more pressing matter arrises; Ada's got a new friend tagging along, and he ain't of the bestie variety.

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written by Brendan Way and edited by Kate O.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller - Kate O

Special Guest Voices:

Cristiano Benfenati - The Second Beast

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@welcometoholepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcometohole.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/welcometohole⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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CONTENT WARNINGS in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - gun/firearm sounds, knife/stabbing sounds, loud and sudden noises

Story Content - death, drug use, firearm use, immolation, injury, profanity, violence

*CONTENT WARNINGS* at the bottom of the show notes (may contain spoilers)

Series 1, Episode 7: Happy HOLEidays

It's Christmas in Hole! And every child has been gifted the hottest new holiday toy - Gnome in the Home. But the town's benefactor isn't St Nick, it's the gang's old nemesis Tressie, and I'm sure you can guess which list she's on...

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written and edited by Sean Toole.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller - Kate O

Special Guest Voices:

Liz Kent - Sad Kid

Cristiano Benfenati - Incensed Dad

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@welcometoholepod⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcometohole.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/welcometohole⁠⁠⁠⁠

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CONTENT WARNINGS in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - gun/firearm sounds, flamethrower sounds, loud and sudden noises, sirens

Story Content - death, firearm use, flamethrower use, immolation, injury, mourning, profanity, violence

*CONTENT WARNINGS* at the bottom of the show notes (may contain spoilers)

Series 1, Episode 6: The House Always Wins

Only one way in, and only one way out. The gang heist the local casino.

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written by Brendan Way and edited by Kate O.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone, Clyde - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri, Tyler - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller - Kate O

Special Guest Voices:

Liz Kent - Receptionist

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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We will be taking a break for a couple of weeks, the next episode will air on 17 DECEMBER. Tune in then for a the Welcome to Hole Christmas special!

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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@welcometoholepod⁠⁠⁠

Our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcometohole.com⁠⁠⁠

Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/welcometohole⁠⁠⁠

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CONTENT WARNINGS in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - bodily functions

Story Content - being eaten alive, bodily functions, mention of death, illicit substances, gambling, worms, mention of firearms, monsters, profanity

*CONTENT WARNINGS* at the bottom of the show notes (may contain spoilers)

Series 1, Episode 5: The Second Coming

The gang comes to terms with their overwhelming defeat at the hands of Tressie Clapsaddle. Corbin receives a voicemail from Rome which tips him off to a new "religious commune" , run by the most terrifying creatures in existence: teenagers.

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written by Duncan Thompson and edited by Sean Toole.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone, Mark - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller - Kate O

Special Guest Voices:

Cristiano Benfenati - Vatican voicemail

Liz Kent - Rebecca, Tattooist

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@welcometoholepod⁠⁠

Our website: ⁠⁠https://www.welcometohole.com⁠⁠

Support the show: ⁠⁠ko-fi.com/welcometohole⁠⁠

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CONTENT WARNINGS in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - religious chanting, gunshots, heart monitor, loud and sudden noises, screams

Story Content - child injury and death, cults, death and dying, demons, gun violence, firearms, profanity, mention of ritual human sacrifice, mention of ritual animal sacrifice, violence and injury

*CONTENT WARNINGS* at the bottom of the show notes (may contain spoilers)

Series 1, Episode 4: Debbie Doppledowner

If "Deb" isn't Deb, then who, or what, is she? The gang investigate, but sometimes, answers only lead to more questions. Down the rabbit Hole we go...

Meanwhile, a still-powerless Ada becomes increasingly frustrated by her newly overprotective uncles.

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Welcome to Hole was created and performed by Brendan Way, Duncan Thompson, Kate O, Natalie Haven, and Sean Toole.

This episode was written by Kate O and edited by Sean Toole.

Cast:

Ada Flagstaff - Natalie Haven

Agent Stone - Brendan Way

Bobby Ganoush - Sean Toole

Corbin Zeppieri - Duncan Thompson

The Storyteller, Tressie Clapsaddle - Kate O

Special Guest Voices:

Liz Kent - Deb

All other roles performed by the main cast.

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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@welcometoholepod⁠

Our website: ⁠https://www.welcometohole.com⁠

Support the show: ⁠ko-fi.com/welcometohole⁠

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CONTENT WARNINGS in alphabetical order (may contain spoilers):

Audio and Sound Effects - car accident, gunshots, loud and sudden noises, screams

Story Content - car accident, child injury, coercion, gun violence, mention of torture, firearms, marital issues, profanity, violence and injury