The Eldritch Hour

T. Joshua Richter

A horror, mystery and drama podcast using tabletop roleplaying games as a basis for building atmospheric, tension-filled, and character driven narratives. read less
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Episodes

003 - The Star On The Shore - The Foggy Town
Feb 10 2021
003 - The Star On The Shore - The Foggy Town
Call of Cthulhu - The party reaches their destination and finds themselves at a small bed and breakfast named "The Woods House." They meet some of the locals, and learn of some odd happenings in the town recently. Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreFollow us onTwitter at:  https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHourFacebook at: https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhourJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkDEmail us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.comSupport the show at:   https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhourIntro music by Josh Richter. Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Evening Fall (Piano) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3721-evening-fall-piano-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Anguish by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3373-anguishLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSpecial thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX.All other music created and coyright by Josh Richter.  The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter.
004 - The Star On The Shore - The First Morning
Feb 17 2021
004 - The Star On The Shore - The First Morning
Call of Cthulhu - The party wakes from their strange dream to the smell of breakfast. Conversation and scouring of the local paper over warm food commence, and plans are made to start the investigation of the misty town and its strange happenings. Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhourKo-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thingBuy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hourBuy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkDFollow us onTwitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHourFacebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhourInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=enEmail us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.comMusic and SFX Credits:Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX.Night on the Docks - Sax by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4129-night-on-the-docks---saxLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWalking Along by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4603-walking-alongLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAll other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter)Episode and show art by Josh Richter The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-coverThis episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter.
005 - The Star On The Shore - The Odd Townsfolk
Feb 26 2021
005 - The Star On The Shore - The Odd Townsfolk
Call of Cthulhu - The team splits onto separate ventures. Charlotte meets some of the visiting artists, while Thatch and Amos confront one of the local mailmen. Sterling takes a walk among the tombstones to speak with the gravekeeper. What will our characters learn about this odd town they find themselves in?  Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX. Walking Along by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4603-walking-alongLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAll other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter) The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-coverThis episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter.
006 - The Star On The Shore - The Gallery
Mar 5 2021
006 - The Star On The Shore - The Gallery
Call of Cthulhu - Zombies!? Pompous art critics!? Angry locals!! This week's episode has our players dealing with some harsh social interactions as they question the residents of Rockport in their search for the missing statue. Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com  Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX.Walking Along by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4603-walking-alongLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseJust As Soon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3947-just-as-soonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAll other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter)The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter.Art by Josh Richter
007 - The Star On The Shore - The Thing In The Fog
Mar 10 2021
007 - The Star On The Shore - The Thing In The Fog
Call of Cthulhu - Thatch and Amos encounter something in the fog and chase it through the wooded paths between homes and through the dense mists. Char and Sterling learn of a secret society, and lie their way into the graces of one of it's members.  Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX. Just As Soon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3947-just-as-soonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAll other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter)The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-coverThis episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter.Art by Josh Richter
008 - The Star On The Shore - The Confession
Mar 17 2021
008 - The Star On The Shore - The Confession
Call of Cthulhu - Char and Sterling have a seat at the Sandy Bay Cafe, discuss next moves over coffee, and have a chat with an enthusiastic hostess. Thatch and Amos search an abandoned home, trying to locate their escaped prey. Amos reveals personal secrets to detective partner. Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com  Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX. Night on the Docks - Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4130-night-on-the-docks---trumpetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAll other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter) The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter.Art by Josh Richter
009 - The Star On The Shore - The Mausoleum
Mar 24 2021
009 - The Star On The Shore - The Mausoleum
Call of Cthulhu - Charlotte and Sterling decide to visit the library after their short coffee break at the cafe, hoping to look at a more detailed map of the area. Afterwards they continue their journey to the far north end of the town. Elsewhere, Thatcher and Amos take a side trip to the cemetery, meet Lump, and have a poke around the Mausoleum.   Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com  Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX. All other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter) The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter. Art by Josh Richter
012 - The Star On The Shore - The Witch and The Meat Man
Apr 14 2021
012 - The Star On The Shore - The Witch and The Meat Man
Call of Cthulhu - Charlotte and Sterling speak with the woman residing in the old witch house, while Amos and Thatch pick up Phyllis' order from the butcher shop, and learn about even more strange events since the star has fallen.Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com  Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX.2:30  - Night on the Docks - Sax by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4129-night-on-the-docks---saxLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license5:30 - Just As Soon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3947-just-as-soonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license43:30 - Walking Along by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4603-walking-alongLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAll other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter)This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter. Art by Josh Richter The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover
013 - The Star On The Shore - The Twilight Scuffle
Apr 21 2021
013 - The Star On The Shore - The Twilight Scuffle
Call of Cthulhu - The antiquarian and astronomer make their way to the butcher shop, not knowing of Amos and Thatcher's previous visit; and instead of meeting the owner, they have an altogether different encounter...Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com  Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX.49:00  -Night on the Docks - Sax by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4129-night-on-the-docks---saxLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAll other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter) This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter. Art by Josh Richter The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover
014 - The Star On The Shore - The Drip...
Apr 28 2021
014 - The Star On The Shore - The Drip...
Call of Cthulhu - After their incident at the butcher shop, Char and Sterling head back to the woods house and theorize about who they can actually trust in town. Amos and Thatch continue their search for their partners, and end up at the Memorial Hall...Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodJosh Richter - Keeper of Arcane LoreSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com  Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX. 22:00  -Night on the Docks - Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4130-night-on-the-docks---trumpetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license25:40 - "Deep Blue Sea Blues" written and performed by Clara Smith. Used under public domain license.All other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter)This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter.Art by Josh Richter The Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by Dark Cult/New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover
016 - The Star On The Shore - The Second Morning
May 12 2021
016 - The Star On The Shore - The Second Morning
Call of Cthulhu - Finally all together again, the investigators decide to get away from prying ears and eyes, and take a walk so they can share all of their knowledge and experiences from the past 24 hours in Rockport. Time to swap campfire stories! This is the mid-season catch up episode, the recap, the moment where every clue is looked over, talked about, and every crazy theory proposed! Cast:Sterling Barnham played by JoeyCharlotte Hayes played by JeanetteSamuel Thatcher played by ArikAmos Lockheart played by RodKeeper of Arcane Lore - Josh RichterSupport the showPatreon:    https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music:  https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord:  https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:   https://twitter.com/TheEldritchHour Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/theeldritchhour Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theeldritchhour/?hl=en Email us at:  theeldritchhour@gmail.com  Music and SFX Credits: Special thanks to Zapsplat, Ghosthack, and Sampletraxx for SFX. All other music created by LOREHUNTER (Josh Richter)This episode was produced and edited by Josh Richter. Art by Josh RichterThe Star On The Shore written by Ben Burns, published by New Comet Games, licensed by Chaosium. Purchase it here: https://www.newcometgames.com/product-page/the-star-on-the-shore-hard-cover