The Monster's Playbook
@monstersplaybook.bsky.social
An actual-play Monster of the Week podcast that's full of danger, emotionally speaking. Learn more: direct.me/monstersplaybook
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Meet the hunters! They may not have a solid plan, functioning relationships, or basic impulse control—But hey, they do have incredible #characterart. Thank you to the talented @carlzsays.bsky.social for bringing our favorite weirdos to life (again)!
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The hunters head to GopherTec's hydroelectric dam to investigate its unsettling connection with Bolera. But their tour may leave them with more questions than before. And like Science Man, we applaud their curiosity.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The hunters head to GopherTec's hydroelectric dam to investigate its unsettling connection with Bolera. But their tour may leave them with more questions than before. And like Science Man, we applaud their curiosity.
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In Broken River, MN, all roads lead to Gophertec's hydroelectric plant, Silver Sands. The facility might also be at the center of the mysteries plaguing our heroes. Or at the very least, it's a GREAT big building with a WHOLE lot of secrets, and isn't that the same thing when you think about it?
November 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
In Broken River, MN, all roads lead to Gophertec's hydroelectric plant, Silver Sands. The facility might also be at the center of the mysteries plaguing our heroes. Or at the very least, it's a GREAT big building with a WHOLE lot of secrets, and isn't that the same thing when you think about it?
Here's what we've got going on this November! Two new episodes of Channels and of course Lauren will be continuing her solo honor mode run in BG3.
Make sure to join our Discord and follow us on Twitch so you don't miss out on any upcoming events!
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Make sure to join our Discord and follow us on Twitch so you don't miss out on any upcoming events!
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November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Here's what we've got going on this November! Two new episodes of Channels and of course Lauren will be continuing her solo honor mode run in BG3.
Make sure to join our Discord and follow us on Twitch so you don't miss out on any upcoming events!
#monsteroftheweek #actualplay #actualplaypodcast
Make sure to join our Discord and follow us on Twitch so you don't miss out on any upcoming events!
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Ya'll ready for a special #monsteroftheweek Halloween one shot? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 👻🎃
Special thanks to our guests Tori from @gmdlcast.bsky.social; Jess from @shrimpandcrits.com; and Alex of Bored Board Games (IG/TikTok)!
We had so much fun getting to play with you all. ❤️
Special thanks to our guests Tori from @gmdlcast.bsky.social; Jess from @shrimpandcrits.com; and Alex of Bored Board Games (IG/TikTok)!
We had so much fun getting to play with you all. ❤️
October 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Ya'll ready for a special #monsteroftheweek Halloween one shot? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 👻🎃
Special thanks to our guests Tori from @gmdlcast.bsky.social; Jess from @shrimpandcrits.com; and Alex of Bored Board Games (IG/TikTok)!
We had so much fun getting to play with you all. ❤️
Special thanks to our guests Tori from @gmdlcast.bsky.social; Jess from @shrimpandcrits.com; and Alex of Bored Board Games (IG/TikTok)!
We had so much fun getting to play with you all. ❤️
Let's go, Grandpa—I mean Dad! It's a bit of an awkward family reunion when Sutton finds herself face-to-face with her twin brother this episode. I'm sure she'll come up with a convincing lie to get out of it though. Right?
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October 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Let's go, Grandpa—I mean Dad! It's a bit of an awkward family reunion when Sutton finds herself face-to-face with her twin brother this episode. I'm sure she'll come up with a convincing lie to get out of it though. Right?
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#monsteroftheweek #actualplay #tabletopgames #actualplaypodcast
Happy podiversary to us! Thank you listeners for keeping us company on this wild ride—getting to share this story with you these past 4 years has been so meaningful to each of us. 💜
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October 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Happy podiversary to us! Thank you listeners for keeping us company on this wild ride—getting to share this story with you these past 4 years has been so meaningful to each of us. 💜
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Thanks Jonny, I hate it! This mystery had the hunters facing off against one of Bolera's most fearsome—and unfortunately named—foes.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thanks Jonny, I hate it! This mystery had the hunters facing off against one of Bolera's most fearsome—and unfortunately named—foes.
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#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcast #tabletopgames
When a sea monster crashes the boat parade, the whole town starts freaking out—except our heroes. Turns out, when you spend enough time in an alternate universe, you get used to this sort of thing. But this time, they might not be able to stop it alone.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
When a sea monster crashes the boat parade, the whole town starts freaking out—except our heroes. Turns out, when you spend enough time in an alternate universe, you get used to this sort of thing. But this time, they might not be able to stop it alone.
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Huge congrats to our friend @quinnmajeski.bsky.social on his Absurdia crowdfunding. Such a fun game to play and we are beyond excited to get a physical copy of this delightfully absurd game! There's still time left to back it yourself 💜♥️
WE DID IT!!!!
October 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Huge congrats to our friend @quinnmajeski.bsky.social on his Absurdia crowdfunding. Such a fun game to play and we are beyond excited to get a physical copy of this delightfully absurd game! There's still time left to back it yourself 💜♥️
It's time for Sutton to come clean about her vampiric diet. I'm sure she'll be totally transparent. Just like Jack is totally NOT mad about Sutton attacking a customer at her job! 👀
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October 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's time for Sutton to come clean about her vampiric diet. I'm sure she'll be totally transparent. Just like Jack is totally NOT mad about Sutton attacking a customer at her job! 👀
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#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcast #tabletopgames #ttrpgcommunity
River Days are here! ⛵🌊 But first, it's time for some tough conversations. Sutton finds out the town has a new protector, who's got his eyes on her. Jack reveals to her parole officer what's really going on. And Robert… has a really nice time at the festival!
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October 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
River Days are here! ⛵🌊 But first, it's time for some tough conversations. Sutton finds out the town has a new protector, who's got his eyes on her. Jack reveals to her parole officer what's really going on. And Robert… has a really nice time at the festival!
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay
👻🧹🎃 It's spooky season and you know what that means? A very special Monster of the Week one shot coming to Patreon this Thursday! And of course we've got two more episodes of Channels coming your way.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
👻🧹🎃 It's spooky season and you know what that means? A very special Monster of the Week one shot coming to Patreon this Thursday! And of course we've got two more episodes of Channels coming your way.
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Curiosity has its dangers, as Jack investigates some of the town's curious characters, Sutton tries to avoid being investigated herself, and Robert takes Nathaniel into a Bolera that's getting more and more unpredictable. Things are changing, and only time will tell if it's for the better.
September 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Curiosity has its dangers, as Jack investigates some of the town's curious characters, Sutton tries to avoid being investigated herself, and Robert takes Nathaniel into a Bolera that's getting more and more unpredictable. Things are changing, and only time will tell if it's for the better.
Sure, you can call us a Monster of the Week show if you want. But we all know it’s REALLY just a possum appreciation society and Pip is our mascot. 💙
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September 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Sure, you can call us a Monster of the Week show if you want. But we all know it’s REALLY just a possum appreciation society and Pip is our mascot. 💙
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#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcasts #possumlove #tabeltopcommunity
Did you know wer're on Twitch? Come follow us to join in our video game shenanigans as we begin our streaming journey. 💙
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September 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Did you know wer're on Twitch? Come follow us to join in our video game shenanigans as we begin our streaming journey. 💙
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The #BrindlewoodBay Harvest Festival is in full swing. When the beloved Dimples the Wonder Goat goes missing, the local "Murder Mavens" are asked to investigate. But what begins as a lighthearted search quickly uncovers something far more troubling beneath the surface.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The #BrindlewoodBay Harvest Festival is in full swing. When the beloved Dimples the Wonder Goat goes missing, the local "Murder Mavens" are asked to investigate. But what begins as a lighthearted search quickly uncovers something far more troubling beneath the surface.
#ttrpg #actualplay
#ttrpg #actualplay
Be sure to check out Bad Heroes! 💜
💀 NEW EPISODE ALERT 💀
When our heroes find themselves in a tight spot, Gydeon presses ahead, Tonreir and Ira enact a plan, and Rihva finds out what goes bump in the dark.
Ep. 72 of Bad Heroes, Part 12 of The Eternal Hunger is out now wherever you get your podcasts!
When our heroes find themselves in a tight spot, Gydeon presses ahead, Tonreir and Ira enact a plan, and Rihva finds out what goes bump in the dark.
Ep. 72 of Bad Heroes, Part 12 of The Eternal Hunger is out now wherever you get your podcasts!
September 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Be sure to check out Bad Heroes! 💜
The good news? We can prove to the mages these monsters are real! Bad news? They're MONSTERS! Our hunters find themselves trapped inside the Fallen Star tower with an enormous beast, but something seems off. This isn't how the game's quest is supposed to go…
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September 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The good news? We can prove to the mages these monsters are real! Bad news? They're MONSTERS! Our hunters find themselves trapped inside the Fallen Star tower with an enormous beast, but something seems off. This isn't how the game's quest is supposed to go…
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay
The hunters have a retinue of soldiers at their command, with their leader, Paxton, at the helm. And yes...he always sounds like this.
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September 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The hunters have a retinue of soldiers at their command, with their leader, Paxton, at the helm. And yes...he always sounds like this.
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcast #tabletopgames
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcast #tabletopgames
Between wrapping our Brindlewood Bay mini-series on Patreon, new bloopers, more Channels episodes and a BRAND NEW Twitch stream, we've got a lot going on this September!
Be sure to join our Discord server (link in bio) so you can join in on the fun.
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Be sure to join our Discord server (link in bio) so you can join in on the fun.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Between wrapping our Brindlewood Bay mini-series on Patreon, new bloopers, more Channels episodes and a BRAND NEW Twitch stream, we've got a lot going on this September!
Be sure to join our Discord server (link in bio) so you can join in on the fun.
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay
Be sure to join our Discord server (link in bio) so you can join in on the fun.
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay
Guess what? We've got a brand new wiki for campaign 2! Explore a growing list of character bios, factions, recaps, and a fancy new map!
Head to our wiki to check it out now: channels.obsidianportal.com
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Head to our wiki to check it out now: channels.obsidianportal.com
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August 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Guess what? We've got a brand new wiki for campaign 2! Explore a growing list of character bios, factions, recaps, and a fancy new map!
Head to our wiki to check it out now: channels.obsidianportal.com
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity #actualplay #actualplaypodcast
Head to our wiki to check it out now: channels.obsidianportal.com
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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 council refuses to release their prisoner. There's no arguing with the all-knowing wizard... unless you show them they aren't as smart as they think.
August 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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 council refuses to release their prisoner. There's no arguing with the all-knowing wizard... unless you show them they aren't as smart as they think.
While Jack's thieving days may be (mostly) behind her, one habit she hasn't been able to quit is challenging authority. Not even when that authority is a powerful Mages Guild from another world.
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August 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
While Jack's thieving days may be (mostly) behind her, one habit she hasn't been able to quit is challenging authority. Not even when that authority is a powerful Mages Guild from another world.
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcast #tabletopgames #ttrpgcommunity
#monsteroftheweek #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcast #tabletopgames #ttrpgcommunity
Jonny’s cat Thelma proving that she’s the true agent of chaos in this campaign, and has the most impeccable comedic timing.
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August 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Jonny’s cat Thelma proving that she’s the true agent of chaos in this campaign, and has the most impeccable comedic timing.
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#monsteroftheweek #actualplay #actualplaypodcast #podcat #ttrpg #tabletopgames #ttrpgcommunity
In Bolera, knowledge is survival. The Mage Council holds sway over magic and law alike—and with Nathaniel in their custody, the hunters are about to learn just how much power that really means.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In Bolera, knowledge is survival. The Mage Council holds sway over magic and law alike—and with Nathaniel in their custody, the hunters are about to learn just how much power that really means.
#ttrpg #actualplay #tabletopgames #ttrpgpodcast #actualplaypodcast #monsteroftheweek #motwrpg
#ttrpg #actualplay #tabletopgames #ttrpgpodcast #actualplaypodcast #monsteroftheweek #motwrpg