A Breakdown in Commute-ication
Roy wants a promotion. Ash wants to get through the day. In a city run by corporations, neither ambition should require a traffic catastrophe—but here we are.
July 31, 2023An improvised cyberpunk comedy
One epic story.
Two inept hosts.
Two best friends. Both named Nate. One city where corporations run everything—and our heroes can barely manage the commute.
The Beacon, the Boy, and the Ballad / Season 03
Your way into Beacon City
Start at the beginning.
What Goes Up Must Come Down, Eventually
Roy and Ash finally cross paths deep inside Beacon Group HQ. Roy’s conscience kicks in while Ash goes from late to lost in the company’s facilities. Their disastrous workday continues in Daft Monks’ improvised cyberpunk comedy.
August 22, 2023Love Thy Neighbor's Utilities
Roy and Ash team up to escape Beacon Group HQ and look for refuge off the grid. Their improvised cyberpunk adventure continues as the Nates also discuss equal opportunity training, miniature ponies, and American Gladiators.
September 6, 2023Meet Roy & Ash
Ambition meets
“please leave me alone.”
Roy is a corporate overachiever convinced his promotion is coming. Ash is an electrical worker who would prefer everyone leave him alone. Together, they stumble into trouble far beyond their job descriptions.
Irreverent conversation gives way to an improvised adventure. Games, pop culture and everyday frustrations become a world full of terrible decisions.
About the showSeason 3 · Episode 1
A Breakdown in
Commute-ication
Meet the city, the characters and their first disastrous day. The episode includes a host catch-up before the story; chapter links make it easy to find your place.
Show notes, audio & chaptersFrom the feed
Latest episodes.
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August 26, 2024The Boy with the Handgun Tattoo
Roy and Ash make a pit stop in an unexpected part of town before picking up the boy for a company picnic.
August 13, 2024Paradigm for Your Thoughts
Ash’s truck breaks down at a rest stop, where Roy and Ash meet an unlikely ally and his grandfather. Alongside the improvised cyberpunk story, the Nates discuss Justin Benson’s cerebral horror films and Netflix’s live-action Avatar series.
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The two Nates.
Nate Casimiro
One half of Nat1 Presents. Behind the microphone—and behind the scenes editing clips, building websites and keeping the show moving.
Nate’s casting & hosting profile ↗
Nate Stalcup
Sharp wit, a penchant for roleplay, and a willingness to take his characters to the absolute extreme.
Before you press play.
Where should I start?
Season 3, Episode 1: A Breakdown in Commute-ication introduces Roy, Ash and Beacon City. Earlier seasons aren’t required.
What kind of podcast is Daft Monks?
Daft Monks is a Nat1 Presents podcast. It mixes conversation between two friends with an improvised comedy adventure. Season 3 is set in a cyberpunk city; earlier seasons remain in the archive.
Who hosts the show?
Nate Casimiro and Nate Stalcup, the two friends behind Nat1 Presents.
Where can I listen?
Follow Daft Monks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and other podcast apps, or use the audio player on each episode page.