The Monster's Playbook

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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👻🧹🎃 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.

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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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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Join Jonny, Miah, and Lauren for part one of this very special mini-series with guest GM David from @totapodcast.bsky.social

Parts 2 and 3 now available on our Patreon. 💙

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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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Thanks friends 💜

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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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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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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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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Listen now and be sure to check out our promo this week for @kittenmarlowe.bsky.social! Go on, give 'em a listen! 💙

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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.

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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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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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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Cheers to a cloudy Monday here in Minnesota. I made some fresh coffee and using my Patron exclusive Dawnbreak mug. 🕵️

If you’re wondering how you could this mug, as well as the ‘Go to Game Jail’ card and Kingdoms of There postcards, check out @monstersplaybook.bsky.social Patreon!!

Listen now and be sure to check out this week's promo for @badheroescast.com! Go on, give 'em a listen! 💙🎧

It was bad enough that things were coming out of the video game world. But now someone VERY IMPORTANT AND KIND OF VULNERABLE may be lost inside Kings of Bolera. Jack, Sutton and Robert may be new to playing hero, but you can be damn sure they're coming to the rescue.

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Uh oh... there's someone new in town and they're asking some VERY pointed questions of one Sutton Malone. I'm sure it's fine, though. It's not like Sutton has done anything wrong late—oh. Wait.

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POV: You're Jack Harrow. A strange man appears in your kitchen. You stay cool, calm, and collected—like a pro. Meanwhile, Lauren is trying to use a wrist rest as a shield. 🫣

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Thank you Wes and glad you’re liking the show 💜! It was great getting to meet you on our panel—and my friend and I even bought the Sign game based on your recommendation. We can’t wait to check it out.

August is a big one for us! Between new podcast eps and heading to Gen Con, we are BUSY:

👀 Catch Miah on 2 panels Friday
🎤 And catch Lauren's panel on Sunday
🎲 We’re also hanging out at Booth #1217 with The Storyteller Squad

Come say hi and talk monsters with us!

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And be sure to check out this week's promo for our friends @noquestcast.bsky.social! Let's show them some love and give their show a listen. 💙

Who's investigating whom? As our heroes dig deeper into the mysterious forces haunting their town, it seems like some forces are digging deeper into them. That's the thing about a gameworld like Kings of Bolera: Whether you're playing or not, the game goes on.

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Turns out being a vampire in Kings of Bolera is about as difficult as the real world. You've got your usual problems like crossing thresholds, the thirst for blood... the judgey talking book is a new one though.

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The most OP move in #monsteroftheweek might surprise you...

It forces the Keeper to hand over something important—no matter what you’re doing, or where you are. And it leaves the Keeper staring into the middle distance, trying to invent lore on the fly. It’s called Oops, and it’s absolutely busted.

Welcome to Bolera! Once just the setting of the hit MMORPG Kings of Bolera—now? It’s terrifyingly real.

Our hunters have barely made it out of the tutorial zone—and, as usual, the map's already lighting up!

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