Click HERE to send us a text message! The dead bodies continue to pile up in Crescent Bay! What was Matias thinking sending our investigators here for a vacation?! Tobias has an outsized reaction. Julian has no time for the clergy. Doctor Jensen is trying to herd cats. AND a shocking identity is revealed in our final moments!! You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/ You can also join u...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Click HERE to send us a text message! Welcome dear listener to our Patreon debut spectacular! We've been working hard behind-the-scenes to share this new story with you! This one honestly means a lot to me, because it's a folk horror adventure and also the first D&D adventure I ever ran for friends. I hope you enjoy our take on The Murder of Maury Miller played using the rules for Shadowdark! If you enjoy our show, please consider swinging by Patreon and signing up for as little as $1 USD! Y...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Click HERE to send us a text message! Julian and Doctor Lucius's Christmas vacation goes very awry. You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/ Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify . Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify . ...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Click HERE to send us a text message! Hello dear listener! I am SO excited to share this special surprise off-week bonus episode! During today's special bonus episode, I chat with Ellinor DiLorenzo, host of the Lost Mountain and Other Sagas podcast about Vaesen , what inspired her show and where things are going next on their brand new season. If you haven't checked it out yet, you MUST go listen to The Lost Mountain and Other Sagas! Their new third season, Man of River , has just finished its f...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Click HERE to send us a text message! Enjoying a gift from the Library, Doctor Jensen and Julian take a vacation to the town of Crescent Bay. Of course, where our investigators go, the supernatural is rarely far behind. What terrors await them in the dark and snowy nights? You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/ Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you ca...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Click HERE to send us a text message! After a stressful and emotional mystery, our investigators get into the spirit of the holiday season! Sofie steps away. Julian waxes poetic. Doctor Jensen gets the greatest gift of all - to see his enemies driven before him. You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/ Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up a...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Click HERE to send us a text message! Our investigations come face-to-face with the terrifying Brook Horse, and need to try a desperate plan to survive. But will summoning up a second vaesen save them or doom them...? Guest Starring Mark Meer, voice actor for Commander Shepard from Mass Effect and the Keeper of Arcane Lore on Graveyards of Arkham ! You can also follow him on Instagram and Threads at mr.markmeer and on the shambling corpse of Twitter/X at mark_meer Listen to our friends from the ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Click HERE to send us a text message! Everything is coming together at last, and the scope of what's happening at Baldwin Farm comes into focus. Listen to our friends from the Rainbow Dice Club and find them on their social links are https://linktr.ee/rainbowdiceclub A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/Ravenous Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer whic...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Click HERE to send us a text message! Our investigators wander the mists, and we come face-to-face with the terrifying Brook Horse. Doctor Jensen gets dunked on. Sofie/Aryn cusses out the Gamemaster (again). Julian horses around. A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/Ravenous Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or s...
Mar 26, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Click HERE to send us a text message! What is the number ONE rule of RPGs? Don't split the party. What happens? They split the party. Doctor Jensen frightens a priest. Sofie gets loonie. Julian makes some new friends and meets a fan. A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/Ravenous Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Click HERE to send us a text message! Poison, panic and corpses are all piling up at Baldwin Farm! Sofie keels over dead. Doctor Jensen makes a friend. Julian has had it with these mother-f'in bodies on these mother-f'in mysteries! A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/Ravenous Check out the Cybertopia Actual Play Podcast by Ben Newbon, and if you enjoy it go pick up a copy of t...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Click HERE to send us a text message! The investigators meet the farmhouse's mysterious occupant -- Eier Mansson. Sofie does some dope spy stuff. Julian inspires panic. Doctor Jensen is threatened with an intervention. A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/Ravenous Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Sp...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Click HERE to send us a text message! On our first ( and dear Gods probably only ) episode of Sidetracks and Meanderings of Old Seattle , we host a full cast Q&A! This is a bit late and was supposed to come out after episode 28, but if there is ANYTHING you wanna know about our show, we probably cover it in this self-indulgent spectacular! This episode is a RIDICULOUS 3+ hours, so remember the rules for marathons: pace yourself, bring plenty of water and don't be afraid to take breaks. Maaay...
Feb 05, 2025•3 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Click HERE to send us a text message! A mysterious letter draws Sofie to Baldwin Farm. Doctor Jensen worries its a trap. Julian critiques a fencepost. Sofie doesn't know whether to hope for the best or the worst outcome. A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/Ravenous Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on ...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Click HERE to send us a text message! We are back with the second half of our Halloween Interlude! As the spirits flow, tensions bubble up to the surface between members of the team. How will Hamish react to seeing cracks forming amongst our investigators as mysterious rituals are performed at the Library? Sofie shoots her shot. Julian and Doctor Jensen clash. Jorts has an adventure! Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on ...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 28
Click HERE to send us a text message! Here at Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle , we believe Halloween should never be a one-day affair, so we are celebrating the best holiday in our own way, with a two-part interlude! The investigators are invited to celebrate spooky rituals at the Library, but must entertain a visiting guest from the Rose House. Sofie geeks out. Julian bares it all. Doctor Jensen is pushed to the brink. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you ...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Click HERE to send us a text message! Join us for the thrilling finale of In Fen and Fastness! Will Gut-Grinder be both too fast and too furious for our heroes to survive?! Doctor Jensen doesn't let things bug him. Sofie has an ingenious idea. Julian makes up a plan. You can listen to Midday Musings wherever you enjoy podcasts, and find more podcasts from the Umbrella Podcast Collective at https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/umbrella Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Click HERE to send us a text message! Note : Sorry about my (Bryon's) audio from this episode! I was dealing with awful bronchitis, but wanted to push on with getting the recording done! Having survived a meeting with Hammer Doug, the investigators return to the Camp Bar to rest and regroup... but the troll's anger continues to rise. Sofie shares a connection. Julian bugs out. Doctor Jensen shares the rewards of petty larceny. Listen to Invisible Histories at https://shows.acast.com/invisible-hi...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Click HERE to send us a text message! After a terrifying encounter, the investigators need to pull themselves together and clear their minds and several conditions. Sofie holds the team together. Julian creates yet another new persona for the Gamemaster to keep track of. Doctor Jensen faces his greatest challenge ever -- making a social roll. You can find more from the crew of Starship Tempest at their website www.starshiptempest.com and you can enjoy more spooky and macabre history from Audibly...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Click HERE to send us a text message! The Railway Crew is fighting over whether or not to form a Union and go on strike for Akane Sato's freedom -- will our investigators get pulled into this fight or keep their heads' down? Julian's got something to say. Sofie loves her new camera. Doctor Jensen is way too excited about dead bodies. The Gamemaster is flummoxed when the group zigs when he thought they would zag. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Click HERE to send us a text message! Butler Jeremy Hobbs has unexpectedly asked for help. His dear friend Akane Sato has been framed for a crime he doesn't believe she's committed, and he hopes his friends from the Library can help clear her name. Doctor Jensen gets all turned around. Julian dons a disguise. Sofie makes a new bestie. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify . Our episode music is created by Andreas ...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Click HERE to send us a text message! We take a break from dealing with monsters and just get a moment to follow each investigator on a normal day in their life. Julian says goodbye to some old friends. Sofie swoops in for a rescue. Doctor Jensen is dubious of new fields of medicine. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify . Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Swed...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Click HERE to send us a text message! A small problem has suddenly become a BIG problem! Will our heroes be able to escape the breakfast table alive? And even if so, how will they return to their original size? Julian tries to compose himself. Sofie shows the fastest way to Jorts’ heart is through butter. Doctor Jensen stays on mission. "The Elegy of Queen Moss" was composed by Lynn & Will Rowan. Will Rowan: Vocals & Guitar, Lynn Rowan: Kanklės (Pronunciation: CONK-lace). You can purchas...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Click HERE to send us a text message! Our heroes kick back and celebrate a job well done – wait. Why did everything suddenly get so large? Honey I shrunk the investigators! Sofie has a smart plan for a dumb waiter. Julian shows off his muscles for his a-dooring fans. Doctor Jensen provides a friendly wake up call. Don't forget to check out our friends over at Game Master Monday ! Like this story for Vaesen? Then feel free to swing by DrivethruRPG and pick up a copy using our Affiliate link! A Sm...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Click HERE to send us a text message! The investigators have a chance to rest and relax at Seattle’s lumberjack carnival, but there might just be something magical to be found. Julian flexes and we are all extremely impressed. Sofie receives a note from her homeland. Doctor Jensen washes out of lumberjack school. Make sure to check out our friends at the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast! https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/ Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you ca...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Click HERE to send us a text message! In this mystery’s explosive finale, the investigators make their escape from Wilderness Heights and then need to finally break Anne’s curse. Doctor Jensen is reunited with an old friend (it’s booze). Julian learns a little Norwegian. Sofie has poor trigger discipline. Content Warning : This episode features themes of starvation, torture and medical malpractice. Listener discretion is advised. For more information on the Hazzards, you can pick up Gregg Olsen'...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Click HERE to send us a text message! After infiltrating the Wilderness Heights Sanitarium, things go wrong with almost record speed. Sofie explores some options. Julian gets manhandled without any innuendo. Doctor Jensen is presented with an offer. Content Warning : This episode features themes of starvation, torture and medical malpractice. Listener discretion is advised. For more information on the Hazzards, you can pick up Gregg Olsen's book "Starvation Heights" at your favorite local bookse...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Click HERE to send us a text message! Together with Anne’s ex-fiance Thomas Miller, the investigators race towards Olalla and a dreadful confrontation with the mare – and the even darker forces waiting at the Wilderness Heights Sanitarium. Doctor Jensen pokes a problem with a stick. Sofie suffers the ultimate betrayal. Julian invents analytical psychology. Don't forget to check out Morbid History, a jauntily morbid exploration of folklore and historical crimes! We sponsored their episode on Lind...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Click HERE to send us a text message! Reeling from encounters with supernatural forces, the agents of the Library must confront memories of their pasts. After regrouping and recovering, they seek out Thomas Miller in Capitol Hill. Julian pays a fateful visit. Sofie relives her darkest day. Doctor Jensen just wants a damn nap. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify . Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Click HERE to send us a text message! Lucky episode number thirteen – where one of our investigators is finally pushed beyond the breaking points of mind and body! We come face-to-face with the Mare, a creature of nightmares and unfulfilled desires. The investigators then stumble to the Our House Hotel and meet Big Bill Grose, proprietor and all-around great guy. Julian gets his flirt on. Doctor Jensen practices preventative medicine. Sofie’s player questions the validity of her physical dice. C...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
