Monster Man

Patreon backer Joe brings you this special episode all about Lilith -- and about scary-mother monsters in general.   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 Spill...

It's not a quirky buddy comedy, it's a couple more monsters from Monstrous Manual! Although it would be a fun buddy comedy.   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  Jes...

Patreon backer Dav brings you this special episode that started out being about a monster from Navajo legend and wound up kind of not being.    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 Dam...

We're back in Monstrous Manual and taking a look at some classic creatures! 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...

Patreon backer Drew brings you this special episode all about the pulpiest of subterranean conspiracy monsters -- the Derro!   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 ...

In today's episode, we're getting specific about the minutiae of monster entries! I mean, more so than usual.    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 Spillan...

Patreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about the weird little creatures from the edges of medieval manuscripts!     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 Myste...

Our monsters for today aren't the most exciting, so we're going to give one lucky winner a makeover.   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...

Patreon backer Liam brings you this special episode all about the drama and tension of head-to-head combat in the squared circle! 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"...

A couple of repeat appearances feature in today's episode! Titans are a bit different; toads not so much.   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 , use...

Patreon backer Tobias brings you this special episode all about a giant, earthquake-causing catfish from Japanese legend!   Here's that museum exhibit I mentioned in the 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 intr...

Regular episode; pretty weird monsters. Getcher print copies of The Magonium Mine Murders and The Pamphlet of Pantheons here, American listeners! 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...

Patreon backer Stewart brings you this special episode all about what makes a classic 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 a  Cr...

Happy new year! People kept asking me for a good starting episode, so I made one.  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! Get your copies of   A Folklore Bestiary   here! Check out my zines online here -- links for physical copies coming soon! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our...

Ho ho ho! It's the festive season, and that means diving into the myths and legends of Christmas. Is there something we can learn from jolly old Saint Nick for use in fantasy RPGs? Let's find out!   In this episode, I recommend the work of Benito Cereno.   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ?   Get your copies of A F o l k l o r e B e s t i a r y here!   Thanks...

Patreon backer Jason brings you a special episode for and inspired by his son James! 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! Get your copies of   A Folklore Bestiary   here! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery...

Patreon backer Jake, on behalf of his friend Jam Norman, brings you this special episode all about yet more monsters from the hit British gamebook series! 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! Get your copies of   A Folklore Bestiary   here! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our t...

Patreon backer Noah brings you this special episode all about people who, even though they are pure in heart and they say their prayers by night, can become wolves when the wolfbane blooms and the moon is full and bright! 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! Get your cop...

Patreon backer Bob brings you this special all about the power ... of the MIND! 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! Get your copies of   A Folklore Bestiary   here! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by ...

Patreon backer Elias brings you this special episode all about putting your monster band together! 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! Get your copies of   A Folklore Bestiary   here! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve th...

Patreon backer Seb brings you this special episode all about the beard-and-big-axe set. 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! Get your copies of   A Folklore Bestiary   here! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Myst...

Patreon backer Tim brings you this special episode all about a character class from an early White Dwarf and how to update it for gaming in the modern day! 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! Get your copies of   A Folklore Bestiary   here! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our...

A monster from Monstrous Manual gets a makeover -- but which one?! 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! My zines are on sale for a little longer at DriveThru and Itch! Get your copies of A Folklore Bestiary here! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro mu...

Patreon backer James brings you this special episode all about medieval cities and the kinds of monsters you might find in them! 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! Get your US copies of the Pamphlet  here  and the Magonium Mine Murders  here . In the UK? Get your physi...

In this episode: a couple of monsters from earlier seasons and one we've never encountered before. It's ... well. It's an odd one. 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! Get your US copies of the Pamphlet  here  and the Magonium Mine Murders  here . In the UK? Get your phy...