Monster Man

Patreon backer Jason brings you this episode all about D&D's favourite filthy, tentacled horrors! 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...

In this episode, we've got easily the best illusionist vampire fish monster so far. And also a haunted sword! Here's the link I mentioned!   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...

Patreon backer Laurie asked me to talk about how I integrate my thoughts on monsters into my game. With a new campaign bubbling away in the back of my mind, I recorded a few thoughts.   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 Sam brings you this special episode all about intelligent plant 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  Cre...

Some familiar faces show up in unfamiliar ways 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...

It's an extra-long special episode as we dig into some tips for adapting and creating monsters with game designer and author Gareth! 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 Myster...

We continue our journey through Creature Catalogue's Undead section with a curiously familiar ghoul and a genuinely weird spirit.   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...

Patreon backer William brings you this episode all about divine patrons whose areas of responsibility are a little less cosmic and a little more mundane. 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...

Patreon backer Glenn brings you this bonus episode all about the undead villain par excellence , the lich!   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 , us...

Our journey through the Undead section of Creature Catalogue continues with two creatures that aren't quite what they appear to be!   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...

Patreon backer David brings you this special episode all about what happens when the real monster ... is man. No, wait! Swords. The real monster is swords.   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...

The veil between life and death parts to release two monsters -- the energy-draining Agarat and the, er, energy-draining Dark Hood.   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...

Patreon backer Cassandra brings you this special episode all about a creature of magic and undeath -- or is it two 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  Je...

Patreon backer Andrew brings you this special episode all about what happens when hyper-advanced beings say -- or believe -- that they're gods. I mean, maybe they are!   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...

The Monsters chapter ends as it began ... confusingly.   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 .

Ruth Tillman joins us to talk about her monster zine The Creeping Kudzu and the process of finding monster inspiration in real life. You can find more of Ruth's work at her website, Arkham Archivist .  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 thu...

Patreon backer Ozzy brings you this special episode in which we take a look at two classics of medieval literature based on the same legend and compare the different ways they use 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...

Two new monsters and an old one star in today's episode! And before anyone says anything, I know that there's a Snow Serpent or whatever in Deities and Demigods and a fluffy white snake in the AD&D 1e random encounter tables. 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 t...

Patreon backer Andrew brings you this special episode all about the monsters who take free will away! 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 unde...

Patreon backer Luke brings you this special episode all about the monsters you don't plan for.   I can't find the blog post I was referring to, but I think it was on Against the Wicked City . The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! 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 D...

Two odd little monsters from the Monsters section of the Creature Catalogue feature in today's episode! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! 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 "So...

Richard August of Steamforged Games joins the show to talk about Epic Encounters and why Cthulhu is his favourite monster! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! 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...

Normal episode slightly delayed; no effects on long-term schedule. Just wanted to let people know in advance!

We're back in the Creature Catalogue as we take a look at a very strange Mimic-alike and a couple of aquatic menaces. The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! 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...

Patreon backer Neil brings you this special episode all about a magical con artist! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! 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...