Monster Man

Thanks to the generosity of Patreon supporter Stan, we have this special episode about giants in Dungeons and Dragons! In it, I go into a little more detail about Biblical, Norse, and Arthurian giants and suggest some scenario ideas. 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!...

Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, including a weird little dinosaur and a mischievous sprite that lives in your house and plays tricks on you -- but isn't all 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!

Three more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in this episode, two of them from the hand of UK gaming legend Ian Livingstone! I think we can see some trends emerging. 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!

In this episode, we cover some Dungeons and Dragons monsters from the B section of the Fiend Folio and go in-depth on the Berbalang, a creature from Filipino folklore. 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!

Three more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, from the spooky Apparition to the mysterious Astral Searcher! 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!

Three more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode. We've got a grudge monster, a goo guy, and Alexander the Great's pet unibunny. Join us for more Fiend Folio fun! 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! 

It's time to get our second season of classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters off to a roaring start with three monsters from the Fiend Folio: the regular old bird man, the big handsome bird boy, and the nasty tape mummy.  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! 

Our second season, covering the Fiend Folio, begins with an overview of the book itself! If you'd like to buy your own copy and follow along, you can do so here:  http://drivethrurpg.com/product/50012/Fiend-Folio-1e?affiliate_id=17916

This post is going up a day early because I'm out of town over the weekend. Another episode focusing on an ecology article from Dragon Magazine. Season Two officially begins June 2nd! 

This special episode covers Odin's shield-maidens, the valkyries! Who are they, where do they come from, and how do you use them in your Dungeons and Dragons games? 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, Patron Deities! 

It's another special episode as we await the arrival of Season 2 in June. In this one, James takes a look at some articles from older issues of Dragon magazine. Don't worry, the one in the next episode is good!

We look at how another classic RPG handles monsters in this special episode! I mentioned links to buy the game! Here's that first edition:   http://drivethrurpg.com/product/130768/Tunnels--Trolls-First-Edition-Reprint?affiliate_id=17916   And here's the 5th edition, which I believe is the basis for the edition I own, although I'm not sure:   http://drivethrurpg.com/product/210996/Tunnels--Trolls-R...

Well, we did it! Season 1 is complete, and with it, the 1977 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual. In this episode, I discuss what I've learned recording the first season and talk about what's in store for the next 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! 

Braaains! I talk about the history of zombies and their role in your DnD games 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! 

This special double-length episode goes into the mythology and game uses of a classic Dungeons and Dragons monster: the Devil Dog!  If you liked this episode and want one of your own, why not consider supporting the show on Patreon? You'll also get access to my other podcast, Patron Deities!

The hairy wild man of the Himalayas stalks the snows 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!   

There's only one monster in the X section of the AD&D 1st Edition Monster Manual, and it's ... real weird. Today we're looking at the Xorn! This episode's going up a little early, for boring mundane scheduling reasons. See you all on Tuesday! 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...

There are three classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode: the Wolverine, the Wraith, and the Wyvern. And I am vindicated about thinking wraiths and wights are similar! 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! 

As we close in on the finish line, we've got some classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters for you, including the spooky old Wight and the fierce Wolf! 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! 

Pop in your headphones, pour yourself a cup of coffee and OH GOD THAT'S NOT A COFFEE POT! It's a special episode all about those mischievous Mimics, courtesy of Patreon backer and all-around good egg Reb! If you'd like to get your own special episode, it's as easy as supporting the show on Patreon! You'll also get access to my other podcast, Patron Deities. 

Four more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, including the amazing Weasel, comma, Giant! I don't have a model for any of these creatures, so enjoy these medieval whales instead:  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! 

There's just one classic Dungeons and Dragons monster in this episode, but it is up to the challenge.     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!   

There's already been a Unicorn special episode, so today's Monster Man is pretty much just the Umber Hulk! I don't have an Umber Hulk model, so enjoy this random Chinasaur.  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! 

We've got another set of classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in this episode, including the loathsome Troglodyte and the surprisingly dangerous Turtle! 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! 

At the request of Patreon support Ted Prodromou, we've got an episode on the evil Bodak! No relation to the song.  If you'd like to request your own episode, why not become a Patreon supporter yourself?