New Patron FAQ: Getting started / Accessing MAUB Episodes & VIP Shop (Patreon)

Hello and welcome to The Beyond! THANK YOU for being here on Patreon! You keep the show going, and for that, we are so grateful.

If you joined the $1/month level, you have access to AD-FREE episodes, the VIP Shop and merch discounts. All other content will appear locked. If you want to upgrade to the $5 level, where everything is unlocked, you can edit your membership in the Membership tab.

If you joined the $5/month level and above, you have access to everything here, including Extended & Ad-Free episodes, MAUB episodes, the VIP Shop and merch discounts. (Ad-Free only episodes will appear locked, this is because you have access to that same episode but yours is labeled "EXTENDED and AD-FREE.") If you want to change membership levels, you can edit your membership in the Membership tab.

Some important things to help you make the most of your Patreon content:

VIP Shop: If you want to access the VIP Monsters Among Us Shop for Patreon-exclusive t-shirt and poster designs, the link is here: http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/vipshop and the password is: maubshop2021

Merch Coupon Code: You can use coupon code MIRROREDMEN in the MAU shop for 10% off your order. Please don't share this discount code, it's for Patreon supporters only.

MAU Discord: For Patreon members only, please do not share this link publically - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ

How to access MAUB episodes on your phone:

Option 1 - Patreon App:

- Download the Patreon app and sign in.

- Tap "Play" button (bottom middle), in "Up Next" you should see your latest episodes, and you can click the 3 dots to download them.

Option 2 - RSS Feed to listen directly in podcast listening app (highly recommend if you listen to podcasts on Apple, Google, etc.):

- Open Patreon app

- Click on Memberships icon (star with box around it near top right of app)

- Click on Derek Hayes / Monsters Among Us Beyond

- Click on 3 dots in upper right corner

- Click on "Get audio RSS link"

- Click on "Open in Apple Podcasts" or whatever podcast listening app you use (OR copy link)

- For Apple Podcasts, it should automatically open "Add a show by URL" click "follow" and it should appear in your regular Apple Podcasts feed and update automatically when new episodes are released.

**If you are NOT using Apple Podcasts and you chose the "Copy Link" option in the previous step... depending on the podcast listening app you use, there are varying directions for pasting your RSS feed in your podcast listening app. A quick Google search of "how to add a podcast by RSS link in [insert podcast listening app here]" should help you get the information you need.

This article from Patreon gives more information about using your RSS link and which apps work with your custom RSS link: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041347732--How-to-use-your-custom-audio-RSS-link

If you have any questions/issues, please reach out to Sarah at MonstersAmongUsSarah@gmail.com, she will help to the best of her ability.

Please remember, I don't own Patreon, I'm a user/creator on this app/site, so some issues may need to be resolved by the Patreon Support Team.

Another useful Patreon support article can be found here: "Navigating the Patreon App as a Member"

Again, thank you for your support!

- Derek