Monster Man

Our look at the dragons of Krynn begins with two very different 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 " Into Battle " by Maarten Schellekens, used under a  Creative Commons Attribut...

It's called Dragonlance, so obviously dragons are important. But what are the dragons of Krynn like? I know I said today would be a special episode, but I've been sick as the proverbial dog for nearly a week, so this is what I had time to do. 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...

The last two Draconians round out our look at Krynn's most famous henchlings. I think I call the Draconians "Silvaks" throughout this, but it's actually Sivaks. My bad! 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 i...

Patreon backer Jason brings you this special episode all about Greg Stafford's wonderful fantasy world and why it appeals so much to me. 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 Myst...

What's better than two types of draconian? Two more types of draconian! 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 " Into Battle " by Maarten Schellekens, used under a  Creative Commons Attribution...

Happy New Year, everyone! Things are getting properly Dragonlancey as we encounter a couple of this setting's signature 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 " Int...

We bid farewell to 2025 with a Dragonlance take on a D&D classic and a slimy underground menace! 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 " Into Battle " by Maarten Schellekens, used under a  Cre...

Patreon backer Mark brings you this special episode all about the monsters that hold up the sky. And don't forget that the Booklet of Bounties is 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...

Our look at the monsters of Krynn continues with a biggish bear and a brace of bony brutes! The Booklet of Bounties is live on Patreon! 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 " Into Battle " by...

Jess Zafarris joins us on the show to talk about the etymology of monsters as well as her holiday fairy tale adventure, The Sweetest Curse , Kickstarting now! And don't forget that the Booklet of Bounties is 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 ...

We take a look at our first Dragonlance monsters and ... I have to tell you, they don't look too different so far! The Booklet of Bounties is live on Patreon! 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...

Today's episode comes to you from Dragonmeet 2025, where Paolo of Lost Pages and I talked about magic in games and how it sometimes doesn't feel very magical. Apologies for the sound quality; I think it's pretty good for being a whole huge room recorded on my phone, but that still isn't amazing overall.  And don't forget that the Booklet of Bounties is coming soon -- or already live! -- on Kicksta...

A new series begins as we look at some of the background of Dragonlance -- more the creative background than the setting one, in case you forgot what I tend to get fixated on. Register to be notified when the Booklet of Bounties goes 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 podca...

Patreon backer Tim brings you this special episode all about monsters and fantastic animals living alongside humans. Fun idea or twee de-escalation? 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...

Patreon backer Ben brings you this special episode all about further developing the complex relationship between fantasy and science fiction 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 "Solv...

Dean Gkane, the creator of Trenchcoat Raccoons , joins us to talk about Medusa, the difference between a monster and a cryptid, and more! 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 Edwin brings you this special episode all about good supernatural creatures ... and what happens when they're not that good. 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...

Patreon backer Liam brings you this special episode all about how to organise game settings that ought to be strange and chaotic! 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...

Patreon backer Bob brings you this special episode all about Pokemon, a type of creature I know nothing at all about. 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...

Patreon backer Spuzz brings you this special episode all about how one culture's god might be another's 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 ,...

Patreon backer Crystal brings you this special episode all about yet more bad guys from the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness RPG! 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...

Patreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about one of America's most famous ... cryptids? Ultraterrestrials? Alien visitors? 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...

Patreon backer Spyros brings you this special episode all about monsters from the Byzantine Empire! Check out Byzantium and Friends 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 My...

Patreon backer Elias brings you this special episode all about making use of a monster's bits! 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 Tobias brings you this special episode all about systems, procedures, rules and hierarchies! 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...