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We're Metaphorical Walrus Productions, and we make the Actual Play podcasts Westerns & Wagons, Monsters & Mysteries, and Skybound Card games! Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/metaphoricalwalrusproductions, Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MetaphoricalP Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/MetaphoricalWalrusProductions Music for Westerns & Wagons provided by zircon, and you can find more of his music at www.zirconmusic.com! Unless otherwise noted in the episode description, all sound effects and songs are used under the CC0 1.0 and the Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 licenses

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We're Metaphorical Walrus Productions, and we make the Actual Play podcasts Westerns & Wagons, Monsters & Mysteries, and Skybound Card games! Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/metaphoricalwalrusproductions, Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MetaphoricalP Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/MetaphoricalWalrusProductions Music for Westerns & Wagons provided by zircon, and you can find more of his music at www.zirconmusic.com! Unless otherwise noted in the episode description, all sound effects and songs are used under the CC0 1.0 and the Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 licenses

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Episodes
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Call of Cthulhu 010 - Endagerment

9/16/2021
The investigators descend into the basement to continue their investigations. One of the investigators uncovers something horrifying. Can they survive the startling discovery? Listen to find out...

Duration:00:31:12

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Call of Cthulhu 009 - Recovery

7/7/2021
The investigators recover the Doctors Northcott and get them back on their feet. Once discussion of the method of recovery is had, the investigators head back into the house to descend into the basement.

Duration:00:29:22

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Call of Cthulhu 008 - Defenestration

6/24/2021
The investigators walk into a trap! The investigators share a moment of terror and attempt to recover from the incident.

Duration:00:30:55

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Call of Cthulhu 007 - Investigation

6/9/2021
This episode sees the investigators beginning their exploration of the Corbitt House. Strange noises, strange puddles, and strange feelings fill the house. Rockwell pilfers some valuables.

Duration:00:30:47

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Call of Cthluhu 006 - Arrival

6/2/2021
The Investigators finish exploring the burned out church. After an unsettling experience, they travel to the Corbitt Manor to begin uncovering the dark mysteries of the cursed house.

Duration:00:31:05

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Call of Cthulhu 005 - Discovery

10/30/2020
The intrepid investigators explore the Chapel of Contemplation, hoping to find some clues about the Corbitt House. As they do so, however, they have a brush with danger.

Duration:00:31:04

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Call of Cthulhu 004 - Decision

8/19/2020
The investigators are gathered outside of the Corbitt House, close to dusk. But they realize they still feel short on information. At this point, they have a decision to make: should they venture into the house to explore and gain information, or do they try and collect more intel from other sources? Listen as they discuss and decide their plans. All music used in this episode is from Dark Fantasy's Haunted Album unless noted otherwise "Bump in the Night" Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Duration:00:30:04

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Call of Cthulu 003 - Dissemination

8/6/2020
Sister Dorathea attempts to gather information from the newspaper office, and tries a risky ploy. Meanwhile, the Doctors Northcott and Quincy discuss their findings and visit the house. They are joined shortly by "Doctor" Sam Rockwell and Sister Dorathea and reveal what they each found. Music used in this episode: "Bump in the Night" Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3465-bump-in-the-night License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Powerhouse by Raymond...

Duration:00:31:02

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Call of Cthulhu 002 - Investigations

6/17/2020
The Doctors Northcott and Quincey head to the Central Library to dig up info on the mysterious Corbitt House. Meanwhile, the "Doctor" Rockwell has an encounter at the Hall of Records and must muster up some experience in his past to get what he needs. Finally, Sister Dorothea visits the Boston Globe to see if she can get a lead. "Bump in the Night" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Duration:00:34:08

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Call of Cthulhu 001 - Meet the Investigators

6/3/2020
In this first episode of our Call of Cthulhu one shot, we introduce the Doctors Northcott, the good Doctor Quincey, the "Doctor" Rockwell, and Sister Dorathea. We're also introduced to their employer, who urges them to investigate the house he owns to prove that there are no unsettling spirits or hauntings so that he can put it back onto the market. "Bump in the Night", "Ambient" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Duration:00:32:07

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Monsters & Mysteries 031 - Horror Movie Date Night Finale

3/26/2020
Theo drops the kids off at their houses, one by one. Spencer makes a deal with his sister. Rainey is confronted by her parents. Lukas adds to his collection. Theo walks home. The finale of Monsters and Mysteries! While it was never intended to be the end of the season, this episode nicely wraps up the Horror Movie Date Night story and puts a nice ending to Season One of M&M. But don't fret! The kids will return to finish out the summer. "Pickup_Ford_62_Start_Idle.wav" by rambler52 of...

Duration:00:25:57

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Monsters & Mysteries 030 - Horror Movie Date Night pt 16

3/9/2020
The kids escape from the empty lot, mostly unscathed. But what lies in store for them as they drive off into the sunset? Wait... Can any of the kids drive? Who is driving? In this episode, we also discuss a few of the extra rules of the Tales From the Loop system! Find out what happens in this penultimate episode of Monsters & Mysteries! "Pickup_Ford_62_Start_Idle.wav" by rambler52 of freesound.org "turnsignal.mp3" by morganj of freesound.org "windshieldwipers_no_rain.wav" by morganj...

Duration:00:31:02

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Monsters & Mysteries 029 - Horror Movie Date Night pt15

3/2/2020
The kids have a final showdown with Allister DeMille and discover a terrifying consequence of their actions. Has their habit of attacking adults with no almost no provocation finally caught up with them? How will the kids escape this nightmare house? Find out in this episode of Monsters & Mysteries! "camera_snap1" by thecheeseman of freesound.org "Popping Popcorn" by BiancaBothaPure of freesound.org "Augmentations" by Kai Engel "Ghosts of Matera", "Lost Yrself" by Ryan...

Duration:00:25:41

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Monsters & Mysteries 028 - Horror Movie Date Night pt 14

2/24/2020
The kids face off against the terrifying Al Short, who has finally revealed himself to be the madman behind the haunting films and the kid's tailored torture. They quickly discover he is the strongest and most competent foe they've faced so far. Will they prevail? Found out in this episode of Monsters & Mysteries! "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "SFX_ATTACK_SWORD_001" by JoelAudio of freesound.org "Walk-mud01" by JanKoehl of...

Duration:00:30:23

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Pitchstorm 3 - The Live Episode

2/17/2020
Hello faithful listeners! Do you have an hour and a half to kill? Want to listen to some amazing pitches? In this episode of Pitchstorm, we randomly draw pitches that sound amazing on the surface and manage to make each one of them terrible! Listen to Founding Fathers throwing parties, ghosts haunting cyber hackers, and secret agent fairies. Would you watch these movies? ... We would! Tweet your favorite to us @MetaphoricalP and support us at our OFFICIAL PATREON PAGE,...

Duration:01:32:34

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Monsters & Mysteries 027 - Horror Movie Date Night pt 13

2/10/2020
Spencer discovers the "truth" about the disappearance of his father. Lukas searches through the house for Rainey. And when the kids meet in the basement theater, they come up with a plan. "Vanishing", "Bump in the Night", "Anxiety", "House of Leaves" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Duration:00:30:47

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Monsters & Mysteries 026 - Horror Movie Date Night Part 12

2/3/2020
CW: mention of animal abuse Discover all the old flavors of candy when Spence and Theo go exploring the bizarre basement theater of Allister DeMille. Meanwhile, Lukas goes searching for answers in the attic and runs across a deep-seated fear of his own. Will the house claim its first victims? What happens when Lukas and Wilhelm are left alone? And what scares Enigma Tough Guy Theo? Find out in this episode! "person falling on wooden floor" by blouhond...

Duration:00:32:33

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Monsters & Mysteries 025 - Horror Movie Date Night pt 11

1/27/2020
The Kids begin exploring Al Short's house. Rainey and Aaron find the master bedroom, Theo and Spence head to the basement, and Lukas and Wilhelm ascend into the Attic? What will they find? Are they truly alone in the haunted house? And what terrifying revelations does Theo uncover? Find out in this episode of MONSTERS AND MYSTERIES! "Shower, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "camera_snap1" by thecheeseman of freesound.org "Vanishing", "Not as it Seems", "Hyperfun",...

Duration:00:30:53

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Monsters & Mysteries 024 - Horror Movie Date Night pt 10

1/20/2020
The Kids arrive at Al Short's house and begin their investigations, unaware of the dangers that lurk within. What do they find when they arrive at the unassuming beige house? And what mysteries await within the residence? Find out in this episode! "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "Church Bells, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "Film Projector Countdown" Copyright 2013 Iwan Gabovitch, CC-BY3...

Duration:00:29:06

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Monsters & Mysteries 023 - Horror Movie Date Night part 9

1/13/2020
Rainey's friend Aaron regales the gang with the tale of Allister DeMille, the bastard son of Cecil B. DeMille and the Black Dahlia. Who is this mysterious figure? How is he related to what's going on? And what the heck is a white page? Find out in this episode!

Duration:00:30:32