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• Happy MonsterCast 176: Disappearances

  

  “He has a name – Boring Scorpion!” – Acra The caravan guarded by the adventurers has come under attack by bandits led by the bombardier beetle knight Sir Mickart. Sir Bortis is engaged in a duel of honor with the bandit leader while Sister Wanida is in danger from attacking beetles and roaches. Characters: Beetle…

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  April 21, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 175: Caravan Ambush

  

  “The Order shall hear of this!” – Sister Wanida This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the Foundry Monsters enter the insect fantasy world of Stingers and Spores! Characters: Beetle bug-at-arms Bortis the Blue (Brendan), hornet barbarian Hilda (Joy), ant cleric of death Sister Wanida (Bob), stickbug ranger Medaroi Anaman (Jung Soo), and mantis monk Acra…

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  April 7, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 174: Shroombies!

  

  “I don’t care what you smell!” – Hot Dawg The capos have captured and recruited the drug-baker Battenburg, but the DEA has surrounded them, and they need a plan for escape. Characters: Hans Walsh, the graffiti shaman (Frank); Cherie Lips, the roller-derby daughter of Don Bignose (Bob); Hot Dawg, the canitaur biker (Brendan); and Chip…

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  March 24, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 173: Flame-Fried Mayhem

  “Get a load of what just happened here!” – Chip Chop The capos have followed the shape-shifted Battenberg to Frankie’s Flame-Fried Fish Shack, and need to pry him out of his lair to convince him to work for their boss, Don Bignose. Characters: Hans Walsh, the graffiti shaman (Frank); Cherie Lips, the roller-derby daughter of…

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  March 10, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 172: Lucky

  

  “Lucky? Who the f*** picked that name for you, your dog?” – Hot Dawg The capos have put a name to Battenberg, and now they’re about to interrogate one of his delivery boys with help from the obscene and corrupt cop Dirty Larry Callaham. Characters: Hans Walsh, the graffiti shaman (Frank); Cherie Lips, the roller-derby…

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  February 25, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 171: The Gobfather

  

  “So, an adjunct professor, then.” – Hans This week on the Happy MonsterCast, the Foundry Monsters enter the fantasy gangsterland of The Gobfather. Characters: Hans Walsh, the graffiti shaman (Frank); Cherie Lips, the roller-derby daughter of Don Bignose (Bob); Hot Dawg, the canitaur biker (Brendan); and Chip Chop, the knife-wielding car thief (Jung Soo)

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  February 10, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 170: Great Zhi

  

  “I created a situation I need help resolving!” – Cheerful The Ghost Wardens are in battle with Resolute Hong, general of the undead Inevitable Army, and he is grievously injured – but his ally, the dragon spirit of Great Zhi, is pressing Cheerful Fan hard. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful…

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  January 27, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 169: Resolute Hong

  

  The Ghost Wardens have escaped from hell, and now must discover what transpires in the battle between the undead Inevitable Army and the defenders of Capital City. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); and Knives…

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  January 13, 2026

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 168: The Burning Tower

  

  “Bite me? Bite you!” – Knives The Ghost Wardens have reached the Burning Tower, the exit from Hell, but they face formidable obstacles before their final battle with Resolute Hong. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer…

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  December 30, 2025

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 167: The Hell of Black Thread

  

  “I bring you the gift of fire!” – Ebullient The Ghost Wardens have entered Hell in a desperate attempt to reach the undead master Resolute Hong – but to escape, they must face foes they thought safely slain. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan);…

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  December 16, 2025