Monster Man

What's the difference between a gonzo nonsense-monster and an enduring icon of D&D? It's all in ... well, you get it. Patreon backer Robert brings you this special episode all about the dread Eye Tyrant! Today's special guest reader is Tom McGrenery, co-host of Fear of a Black Dragon and proprietor of Porcupine Publishing ! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? Y...

Today's episode features a massive, passive deadly threat and a simple version of a familiar monster type!   Don't forget to listen to  Mega Monster Dumb 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 thumbnail image. The intro music is a cli...

Our journey through the Lowlife section of Creature Catalogue continues with two monsters who don't really seem to belong there!   Don't forget to listen to Mega Monster Dumb 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 thumbnail image. The...

The generosity and public spirit of my Patreon backers -- and of backer Eric in particular -- bring you this special episode all about monsters in the Icelandic sagas, in which I mainly just talk about ghosts and the magic swords they dispense. Check out the Saga Thing podcast here! Since I recorded this episode, the ebook page at the University of Edinburgh has temporarily gone offline, so please...

We get started in the Lowlife section with a couple of dangerous plants and a giant single-celled organism. Check out Mega Monster Dumb Man on the Megadumbcast podcast feed!   Since I recorded this episode, the ebook page at the University of Edinburgh has temporarily gone offline, so please stand by: I'll update with ordering information when I can. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ...

I'm not usually a fan of fish people, and the Tritons don't do much to change my opinion, but I was pleasantly surprised by the Wood Imps! 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 My...

Patreon backer Liana brings you this special episode all about the dream-eating spirit of Japanese folklore, the baku! Our guest reader today is HJ Doom, co-host of Bela Lugosi's Shed , a podcast about horror in all its chilling forms, and solo host of Fantastic Fights , a Fighting Fantasy podcast. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots...

A friendly oaf and a friendly tortoise-person help make today's episode a pretty relaxing 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! 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...

A bitey turtle-man and a bright red efreet-fighter are the stars 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  Creative Com...

Patreon backer Greggie brings you this bonus episode all about the two-headed giant. With special guest appearances by bonus readers Allison and Stewart! 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...

Maybe my favourite mischievous woodland sprite so far, and probably my second favourite lizard. The best, but my second favourite. 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...

Mountainous muggers and marine migrants are the stars 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  Creative Commons Attrib...

Patreon backer Steenstrupian brings you this special bonus episode, all about the engimatic Bronze Age artist known as the Zakro Master! Here's the image from Wengrow's book that I was using as a reference. 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 ou...

We've got two monsters from the classic module X1: Isle of Dread 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 Com...

He's a wise elephant sage. She's a time-travelling cyborg tyrant from the future. They fight crime! 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...

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 thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution License .

Very tall fishmen and Francophone dog people 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 Attribut...

Patreon backer Gerall brings you this special episode about Eberron's good robots, which diverges into a discussion of what makes a good PC option in a game. 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 fr...

We've got a snobby jackal man and a ... well, frankly kind of a tough one that I think we should talk about ... for you 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 D...

We've got a big lizard with a bad attitude and a big metal man with a good work ethic 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 , u...

Small people! Average-sized wet people! And very tall people! It's all the different kinds of people you could ask for in this 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 thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "S...

Glynn Seal joins us to talk about the strange creatures of the Midderlands!   Mentioned in this episode:   Monkey Blood Design webstore Chewer of Fingers Kickstarter   And keep your eyes open for Midderlands 5E, returning to Kickstarter soon. 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...

Patreon backer David brings you this all-new special episode about monsters that fight not just the PCs but each other! 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...

A monster from a sci-fi novel and a big flappy cave critter are the stars 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 ...

Patreon backer Sam brings you this special episode all about Jorge Luis Borges' peryton! 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...