Monster Man

Not to go on all fours! Are we not men? We've got some new human-animal monsters this episode, as well as visits to a few old favourites.    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 D...

If gamers like Beholders, I bet they'll love 19 different kinds of Beholder!   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 Com...

Patreon backer Scott brings you this special episode all about the monsters of HP Lovecraft's Dreamlands!   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...

In this episode, we look at some more familiar monsters and discover some ways in which they've changed since we last met!   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 this episode, a few new creatures crop up among some old friends!   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...

We take a look at our first Spelljammer 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 A...

Patreon backer Liana brings you this special episode all about A.E. Van Vogt's creation, the coeurl, which is already the inspiration for a well-known D&D monster. Can we do something different with this extraterrestrial predator? Let's find out!   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, P...

It's time to start a new monster book! In this episode, we're getting started with the 2nd edition Monstrous Manual, published in 1993.   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...

Listener Greggie brings you this special episode all about the little folk, why they make such good protagonists, and how to use them as antagonists!   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 "...

Listener George of The Skull as Complete Gentleman Co . sends in this bestiary (which will eventually be on DriveThru here )!   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 J...

Patreon backer Evan brings you this special episode all about creatures of the sea and how to use them in your games!   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...

Richard Marpole, author of The Bats of St Abbans , sends us this preview of an upcoming bestiary. Also, I was on an episode of History Hack! 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 sit down with RPG creator Ahimsa Kerp to talk about an iconic monster of movie and myth, Medusa! 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 C...

Patreon backer Stan brings you this special episode all about the creatures of the definitive British RPG of the mid-80s!   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  Je...

The interlude mini-season kicks off with a look at some creatures from The Book of Similes .   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 ...

Patreon backer Jason brings you this special episode all about the creatures and magical world of Pan's Labyrinth!   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 Spi...

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 .

Patreon backer Mairi brings you this special episode all about the denizens of Warhammer 40,000's mysterious other dimension! 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 ...

The last monster in Creature Catalogue is a ghostly, robed figure who wants to play Fantasy Dodgeball. 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...

It's a special birthday episode for a special birthday listener! Happy birthday, Jocelyn, and I hope you enjoy this special episode about selkies, the mysterious seal-folk of the north!   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...

Patreon backer Jesse brings you this special episode all about a figure from Arthurian poetry, the uncanny but well-dressed Green Knight!   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...

A cloudy ghost and a damp vampire ... a dampire ... star 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 A...

Patreon backer John brings you this special episode all about D&D's top devil!   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 Commo...

Patreon backer William brings you this special episode all about the iconic monster from Frank Herbert's Dune .   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 Spilla...

A misty skull and a leathery little creep star 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 Attributi...