The Happy MonsterCast

The Happy MonsterCast is an actual play Savage Worlds Role Playing Game podcast that follows four mystic martial artists fighting the unruly dead in the Legend of Ghost Mountain. Past campaigns include a popular uprising of mountain folk in Holler, an epic quest on RIFTS Earth, adventures in the warped 1920s Chicago of Deadlands Noir, and superpowered battles in the Revolutionary War in Legion of Liberty: Superheroes of 1776.

Episode 155: The Sons of Han 06/24/2025

Episode 155: The Sons of Han “Justice will be served.” - Cheerful The Ghost Wardens have discovered that a Hungry Tree is operating in the capital, and one minister’s head has already been replaced by a wooden replica. Now they have a chance to ply their trade and influence a minister to their side by eliminating a pesky ghost. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/37133315

Episode 154: The Snake Devil 06/10/2025

Episode 154: The Snake Devil “That’s bad, isn’t it!” - Knives The Ghost Wardens have arrived in Capital City, but the Emperor has refused to see them. Now they are exploring the city, and Knives is about to have a strange encounter… 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/36941140

Episode 153: Capital City 05/27/2025

Episode 153: Capital City “Nothing is impossible.” – Knives Enroute to Capital City, the Ghost Wardens stopped in Stone Drum to participate in a tournament for leadership of the Valiant Societies. Knives triumphed, but a new challenger entered at the last moment – Thunder Lau, an officer of the undead Inevitable Army. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/36728955

Episode 152: Stone Drum 05/06/2025

Episode 152: Stone Drum “Nothing is impossible.” – Knives The Ghost Wardens have preserved Ghost Mountain – now they must return to the empire to discover what plots surround the emperor and the Inevitable Army. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/36453270

Episode 151: Battle of Ghost Mountain Part 2 04/22/2025

Episode 151: Battle of Ghost Mountain Part 2 “We hit the correct target.” – Bolt Fist The Ghost Wardens are battling for the future of their home, Ghost Mountain – and so far the battle goes poorly. Will the temple perish in a fiery inferno? 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/36262835

Episode 150: Battle of Ghost Mountain 04/08/2025

Episode 150: Battle of Ghost Mountain “Considerable pain? It was the work of a moment!” - Cheerful The Ghost Wardens have divided their forces – some are struggling to escape from the collapsing tomb where they retrieved the Dragon Slaying Sword, and others are fortifying Ghost Mountain against the coming onslaught of the unruly dead. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/36052035

Episode 149: The Dragon-Slaying Sword 03/25/2025

Episode 149: The Dragon-Slaying Sword “…and STAY dead!” - Ebuillient The Ghost Wardens are racing to the Mountain to protect it from an army of undead, but the Mirror of Ever Present sight has revealed a powerful magic sword within their reach. Will they divert to find it? 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/35862595

Episode 148: Encounters on the Road 03/11/2025

Episode 148: Encounters on the Road “A great many women are smitten by my beauty and charm – as are a great many men.” - Cheerful The Ghost Wardens are in battle with demonic forces at Blue Serpent Manor to retrieve the Mirror of Ever Present Sight. What secrets will the mirror reveal? 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/35646155

Episode 147: The White Thread 02/25/2025

Episode 147: The White Thread “I disapprove of Walong’s parenting style.” - Knives The Ghost Wardens have arrived at Blue Serpent Manor, where Lady Walong has dispatched them on a mission to recover her kidnapped children – but all is not as it seems. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/35421785

Episode 143: Dead Lake Part 3 02/11/2025

Episode 143: Dead Lake Part 3 “I am not here to challenge your body, I am here to challenge your spirit.” - Cheerful A zombie army is coming for the city of Dead Lake, and the Wardens must decide how – and if- to defend it. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/35238100

Episode 146: Blue Serpent Manor 02/11/2025

Episode 146: Blue Serpent Manor “I’m not a wizard, I’m a martial artist!” – Bolt Fist The Ghost Wardens battle the demon Razorlash on their way to retrieve the Mirror of Ever Present Sight from Blue Serpent Mountain. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/35238030

Episode 145: Razorlash 01/28/2025

Episode 145: Razorlash “Rude.” – Cheerful “Well, we did just throw two of his friends off the mountain.” - Ebullient The Ghost Wardens are continuing their strange journey on the Cloud Road, encountering dangers and fellow-travellers as they go. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/35048680

Episode 144: The Haven 01/14/2025

Episode 144: The Haven “Aww, now I feel bad.” - Knives The Ghost Wardens have defeated the zombie army at Dead Lake, and their mission to retrieve the Mirror of Ever Present Sight takes them onto the dangerous Cloud Road. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/34850225

Episode 142: Dead Lake Part 2 12/17/2024

Episode 142: Dead Lake Part 2 “I will lay my hands of encouragement on him.” - Ebullient Enroute to the Mirror of Ever Present Sight, the Ghost Wardens have encountered a mystery. Strange green lights emanate from the center of Dead Lake, and the Wardens are on their way to investigate. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/34486120

Episode 141: Dead Lake Part 1 12/17/2024

Episode 141: Dead Lake Part 1 “I know everything there is to teach!” - Knives The Ghost Wardens defeated the Imperial Dragon and saved the Hell Gate – what new mission will Abbott Mu have for them now? 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/34485995

Episode 140: The Hell Gate 11/19/2024

Episode 140: The Hell Gate “I didn’t get MY butt kicked.” - Sneaky After the battle of Venture Fields, the Ghost Wardens have returned to the Mountain only to find that the ghost of the Imperial Dragon has wreaked havoc before them. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/33995177

Episode 139: Road to Battle 11/05/2024

Episode 139: Road to Battle “I for one did not see that coming.” - Ebullient The Ghost Wardens have established precedence through ritual combat; now, Abbott Mu of Ghost Mountain has a mission for them. 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/33794042

Episode 138: Warriors of Ghost Mountain 10/22/2024

Episode 138: Warriors of Ghost Mountain “It appears the air has slowed the movement of your hands, fan thrower and user” – Bolt Fist The Foundry Monsters embark on a new adventure - the Legend of Ghost Mountain! 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); Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo); and Sneaky Chao, silent assassin (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/33566667

Episode 137: Blasted Beauty Part 2 10/08/2024

Episode 137: Blasted Beauty Part 2 “Sorry, buddy, I failed you.” - Piety The great battle of Blasted Beauty is over, but the misfits have cornered three Big Boys at their command tower. The Big Boys are doing a lot of damage, and the misfits are likely to need all the help they can get to win the day. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/33375662

Episode 136: Blasted Beauty Part 1 09/24/2024

Episode 136: Blasted Beauty Part 1 “How often do you get to throw dynamite?” – Booker The misfits have assembled an army, and the Big Boys have assembled one to face them. The destiny of the Holler will be set on the plateau of Blasted Beauty! Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/33186472

Episode 135: Demon Summonin' 09/10/2024

Episode 135: Demon Summonin' “That was my favorite liver!” – Karl The misfits have been cursed by an evil witch on their return journey to Ashdown after learning the power to summon demons. How can they break the spell? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/32990782

Episode 134: The Curse 08/27/2024

Episode 134: The Curse “...and I wake up screaming” – Karl The misfits have acquired the means to command demons, and are headed out of the Faefall for Ashdown – but what dangers still await in this green and pleasant land? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/32762087

Episode 133: The Fae Queen 08/13/2024

Episode 133: The Fae Queen “I’m going to go and seduce myself” – Old Blue The misfits are seeking the ability to command demons and set them on the Big Boys. What price will the fae queen ask for this power? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/32558012

Episode 132: Riders of Industry 07/30/2024

Episode 132: Riders of Industry “They’re the Riders of Industry – there’s budgets involved.” - Karl The misfits are headed for the Faefall to learn the secrets of speaking with demons, but the Big Boys may have other ideas. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/32348517

Episode 131: Soapbox Preachin' 07/16/2024

Episode 131: Soapbox Preachin' “So we’re doin’ the honey and the big stick!” -- Piety The misfits are headed for the site of a possible revolt against the Big Boys. Will they be able to light the fires of freedom? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/32161317

Episode 130: Junkyard Warfare 07/02/2024

Episode 130: Junkyard Warfare “Your mother was a toaster!” - Karl The misfits answer a call for help and find themselves battling out-of-control automata. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/31978327

Episode 129: Time to Blow Something Up 06/18/2024

Episode 129: Time to Blow Something Up “I’m king of the mountain, and I challenge all of you!” - Karl The misfits have rescued demolitionist Stormy Pickins and discovered that undead workers are manning a nearby recycling center. It’s time to blow something up! Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/31789782

Episode 128: Mad Science! 06/04/2024

Episode 128: Mad Science! “Yer mama was a fine woman!” - Old Blue The misfits are fighting their way into Bondurant asylum to rescue demolitions expert Stormy Pickens, and after defeating pumpkin-head demons and hell hounds, are confronted with shock-stick armed orderlies. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/31495737

Episode 127: Jailbreak! 05/21/2024

Episode 127: Jailbreak! “So optimistic. That’s why he’s in the front.” - Booker The misfits are headed for the Bondurant Asylum to bust out Stormy Pickins, notorious demolitionists, but some strange obstacles stand in their way. Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/31406632

Episode 126: Demon Pit 05/07/2024

Episode 126: Demon Pit “Hey, demon – you got a head?” - Karl Some divination has revealed a danger to the town of Almarine underground in a large sinkhole. Who will brave the terror of the depths to protect the townsfolk? Characters: preacher Piety Jackson (Brendan), gouger Karl son of Karl (Frank), mountain magician Buck Grayson (Bob), bootleg distiller Booker Noe (Jung Soo), and itinerant crooner Old Blue (Ron). /episode/index/show/f161ba5a-4c20-48f6-9fc1-ea5451d9f345/id/31173617

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