The Dead Sea Pt. 2 - Nothing Lives in the Sea (S3E5)

It’s a return to THERE. But this time, they have a couple of advantages. First, they already have a guide. But more than that, with Mark’s history, returned, he can fully navigate the mysterious Kingdom of the Sky. That advantage will only take them so far, because Kira Ashwood is in the Sea Kingdom. And you know what they say about the Sea…


The Dead Sea Pt. 1 - Where is Kira Ashwood? (S3E4)

Kira Ashwood is missing. Her hunt for The Tower sent her somewhere Anna, Theo and Mark cannot follow. The good news is, they have an ally who will know how to track her down. The bad news is, they might not like what they find.


Family Business Pt. 3 - The Grim Ledger (S3E3)

The true culprit has been sussed out, but what is she up to? Kira, Anna, Mark and Theo track down the villainous Tower, and do what they can to get to the bottom of her sinister plans. What they find will take them deeper than they may want to go…

 

Content warning: Substance abuse

 

 


Family Business Pt. 2 - Four Wings (S3E2)

“I’m Quatraile!” Mark, Theo, Kira, and Anna meet a mysterious captive with more secrets than she knows what to do with. But getting her free isn’t going to be easy. And not just because of the horde of monsters descending on the team. There’s something odd going on with the girl. Something… not quite alive.

 

 


Book Club: Safety First (Bonus)

Welcome back to BOOK CLUB! The fictional worlds we build in TTRPGs can get pretty dangerous, but the people at the table should always feel safe. Jonny talks with Natalie, Keeper of the Storyteller Squad and Zoe, GM of The Writer’s Room to talk about what makes roleplaying a uniquely vulnerable experience for players and GMs alike, how to make your table welcoming to all, and how working with your players to build and maintain a safe space to game can make your stories so much better.

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Family Business Pt. 1 - Investigators (S3E1)

SEASON THREE PREMIERE!! Life has gone back to what passes for normal for Mark, Theo, Kira and Anna. But a new mystery comes knocking—literally. Mark is summoned to take on an investigation for a familiar client: Rex Crook. But what does it mean to go into business with the city’s pre-eminent supernatural crime lord? And what could he possibly need help with?

 

 


Book Club: Covering the Story (Act 3)

That was nuts, right!? In this edition of BOOK CLUB we’ll answer Jonny’s favorite question: “What was everybody’s least favorite part?” We’ll look back on not just the last, biggest mystery of the year, but at the entire second season. We’ll look at how far our characters have come, and talk about how some of them will be moving forward, even as others are moving on.

 

 


Season 2 Epilogue (S2E33)

It’s over. It’s finally over. But then… nothing is really over. The threat is ended, but the damage is done. As Mark, Kira, Anna and Theo reflect on the havoc The Drum has wrought on the world and on their lives, Casey looks forward to the future. As they know better than anyone: No matter what happens, the most important thing is what you do next.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and dissociative disorders. To learn more about Dissociative Identity Disorder visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Submit your questions for our Season 2 Q&A by midnight February 21st by DMing us on social media, emailing us at monstersplaybook@gmail.com, or in our Discord Server.

 

 


The DRUM Pt. 6 - Humanity (S2E32)

THE BATTLE OF THE BARN. The Drum descends upon the Dress Barn. Will Casey, Mark, Theo, Kira and Anna be able to stand against the combined might of the Director and his minions? Maybe, if Captain Torres, Donovan, Dockers, The Sparks Brothers, Mark’s Mom and all of Dawnbreak have anything to say about it!

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and dissociative disorders. To learn more about Dissociative Identity Disorder visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

 

 


Book Club: Deep Cuts (Bonus)

Book Club editor addition! Wondering how The Monster’s Playbook sounds so good? Or who’s the music magician behind some of your favorite podcasts? Miah geeked out with fellow podcast editors Ian from Shrimp and Crits and Matt from Debate This! learning about how they fell into the seat of podcast editor, what are their computer setups and what grinds their audio gears. Take a peak behind the curtain into the world of poor posture, low lighting, 12-button computer mice, and big headphones of our beloved audio engineers.