Monster Man

It's a bonus bonus episode as we kick off the 2019 Holiday Boss Rush! In this episode, brought to you by Patreon backer Jake, we tackle a classic monster: the Spider, Giant! What goes into a classic, what can we learn from it and what twists can we put on it?   You can read the article by Goblin's Henchman that I mention here .   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patr...

A weird heraldic creation and two very good animal pals are the subject of today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creat...

I'm back from Dragonmeet, and I'm going to talk about some things I got plus whatever else takes my fancy. Normal service will be back next episode!   Things I mention in this episode: - Genial Jack is from Lost Pages . - Solemn Scriptures of the Battle Nuns of the Mercyful Sepulcher is from Mottokrosh Machinations . - Touch of the Beast is from Soul Muppet Publishing . - Fronds of Benevolence is...

A big pachyderm, a snake dude and a lengthy digression about representation and realism! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative...

Tragic outsiders caught between two worlds? The perfect fusion of elf and human? A soft option for people who want to see in the dark? Today's episode, brought to you by Patreon backer Paul, explores the half-elf, both as hero and villain. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Dei...

If you eat someone's memories, are they your memories now? Is an ogre better if you add more punctuation? These questions and more in today's episode!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Sol...

I like the Narwhal (or Narwhale as it is here), but I don't have a huge amount to say about it, so it's time to catch up on some listener mail! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Da...

A fun little diversion and an instant classic make their appearance in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative...

A strange nocturnal spirit and a mean little dinosaur join us on our journey through the M chapter of Monster Manual II! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse S...

We look at the story behind the big clay monster and what we can take from that story to use in games in this special episode brought to you by Patreon backer Eric S. Vallone!   Here's the version of Der Golem I found on Youtube: https://youtu.be/HD-lP_1tS_s   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my othe...

More M-monsters as we continue our journey through Monster Manual II! I am not consistent about which spelling of "mold" I use.    If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" b...

A trip hazard and some cute little animals make up today's topics. PLUS: a celebrity cameo!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Cre...

It's a dark and misty episode as we continue our journey through the M chapter of 1983's  Monster Manual II!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane ,...

Our journey continues with two more M monsters!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution License .

It's a spooky Halloween special, courtesy of Patreon backer Ted Prodromou!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Att...

Bugs! Plants! It's a mini-collection of jungly monsters in today's episode.   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons At...

The mischievous Magmen and the ... throttly? ... Mandragora are today's monsters from Monster Manual II! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used u...

Even a man whose heart is pure and who says his prayers by night can become a big seal with a dumb dog head if he doesn't get bit by one of the good lycanthropes. It's an all-new episode of MONSTER MAN! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our th...

We get started on the L chapter of Monster Manual II today, with mixed results!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Common...

The generosity of my Patreon supporters brings you this bonus episode all about the dashing rogue who leaps from rooftop to rooftop and sits wherever he fits.   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip f...

It's a folklore-heavy episode today as we deal with a jovial dancing sprite and a mighty sea beast! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under...

The woods are full of sinister creatures in today's episode!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution Licen...

Another mysterious Arabian Nights figure and a big old blob of poison are this episode's monsters!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under...

Patreon backer Robert brings you this special episode all about yet more different kinds of vampire! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under...

Only one monster this week, so there's a little time to answer some listener mail as well! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creati...