Book Club: Covering the Story (S3 Act 1)

Sometimes you get exactly what you want, but it's all too much. When Theo claims the Eye of Endregoras, will she be able to handle all that power? And even though they've got the target of the heist, there's still the matter of the Reaper--the living spirit of death that keeps the Dead Sea dead. The mission is simple: Make it out alive. ------- 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, Damsels in Dicestress. Check them out on their ⁠Link Tree⁠, and be sure to listen to them 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-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by⁠ Gabe Schmidt⁠. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

It's Heist Time, Baby! We've set our sights on one of the most powerful artifacts in creation YET AGAIN, and it'll take all the cunning and connections they've got for Mark, Theo, Anna and Kira to secure the second Eye of Endregoras. Bad news? It's located in the Dead Sea Kingdom. MORE bad news? The way back in is through the office of the city's premier crime boss—and resident nemesis—Rex Crook. ------- 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, Lizards and Locations. Check them out on their Link Tree, and be sure to listen to them 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-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

How it started vs how it's going ttrpg characters. Book Club is back with an intimate conversation with Cap (Shrimp and Crits), Teo (Monster Hour) and Lauren (The Monster's Playbook) about their approach to character creation. This episode is perfect for players who need some inspiration on creating characters, getting into your character's mindset and much more. ------- 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.  Cast: Miah Detjen-Wander Lauren Johnson Cap from Shrimp and Crits Teo from Monster Hour This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

It turns out, even if the future is scary, the past can be even worse. For the last year, Mark, Kira, Anna, and Theo have been discovering more about themselves than they ever wanted to. But if there's one thing we've learned on this journey, it's that no challenge goes away until you confront it. Even the scary ones. You know what? Especially the scary ones. ------- 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, Storybook Ending. Check them out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 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-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

Have you ever been so angry that it felt like you were a different person? Kira Ashwood has. And it's finally time for her to reconcile with the part of herself she's spent so much of her life trying to keep at arm's length. But she can't do it alone. That's the thing about being a person: You need other people. And sometimes, you even need people you don't want to need. ------- 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 a brand new actual-play podcast, of Monsters and Mixed Successes. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on their Link Tree, and be sure to listen to them 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-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

What do you do when you're scared? When the forces allied against you seem truly unstoppable? When even your very best hope seems—at best—confusing to work with? Well, if you're the crew of the Cover Story, you take some time to just hang out! They've created what may be one of the most dangerous artifacts in creation, but this week, they'll be spending some time with an even more powerful asset: Friends. ------- 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, Wing Women Pod. Check out this fellow actual play pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them 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-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

This one is a must for any aspiring GMs and Keepers. It's The Great Monster Make-Off! Jonny was lucky enough to be invited onto Sero's stream with Ian and Cap (Shrimp and Crits), for a game show hosted by Sero and Monster Daddy himself, the creator of Monster of the Week, Michael Sands! It'll take more creativity than usual for Jonny, Ian and Cap to build monsters, mysteries and more right before your very eyes. Wait: I mean ears. Audio medium. Along the way, we have a great discussion of this game, how it works, and how to create within it. ------- 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.  Affiliate Link: Get a copy of Monster of the Week here to support our friend Sero, and visit the SeroDoesStuff Twitch Channel. ------- Cast: Jonny, Ian, and Cap as the contestants and Sero and Michael Sands as the judges This episode was edited by Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

A lot has gone down, and there's clearly more to come. So how are we all feeling? Join us as we digest Act 2 of Season 3, and check in with the players as we head into what will become … our Endgame. -------- 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.  ------- 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-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

The Kingdoms of There have a vital purpose. A threat to them is a threat to everything. Unfortunately, there are so. Many. Threats. And only Kira, Anna, Mark and Theo—and their friends—know enough to face them. But around here? Knowing is WAY more than half the battle. Content Warning: Brief mention of suicidal thoughts ------- 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 once again featuring a promo for No Latency. Check out this actual play pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them 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-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

So here's the plan: Fight fire with fire. It's simple, but it won't be easy. The forge is under the control of an unscrupulous wing of the Magio, the stones that will serve as materials are… unstable at best, and even once they find this forge, what kind of weapon will be strong enough to save the whole world? ------- 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 featuring a promo for No Latency. Check out this actual play pod on their website, and be sure to listen to them 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-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt. Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.