Monster Man

We've got two classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in this episode! Well, to be honest, there's one and a mule. But it's a packed episode anyway! If you're enjoying the show, consider supporting us on Patreon ! Subscribe at the $2 or higher level and you'll get access to my new show, Patron Deities. 

Three more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters -- or four, depending on how you count -- including the Minotaur, two types of Mold, and the Morkoth, 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 new show, Patron Deities!

We've got three more classic D&D monsters in this episode of Monster Man: the Merman, the Mimic, and the Mind Flayer! This Mind Flayer model, by the by, comes from friends of the show Otherworld Miniatures, and is remarkably like the illustration in the Monster Manual! Anyway, if you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? Subscribe at the $2 or higher level and you'll als...

We've got a couple of classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode -- or do we? We start of with the Medusa (or just Medusa, perhaps) and we finish up with ... Men! Can it be that man is the  real monster?  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon?  Patrons get access to cool bonus content, including my second show, Patron Deities!

The generous people who support Monster Man on Patreon at the $5 level or higher get to choose a monster for a special episode: Jason Walter selected the Owlbear as this episode's topic! Here's the link to the article I mention in the episode: http://diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbears-rust-monsters-and-bulettes-oh-my/

We've got a good selection of classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters this episode -- maybe a bit heavy on the prehistoric megafauna, but who doesn't like prehistoric megafauna? We've got the mammoth, the manticore, the masher and the mastodon for your enjoyment! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon?  You'll get access to bonus content like my spinoff show, Patron D...

We've got a whole pack of wild Dungeons and Dragons monsters in this episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not considering supporting it on Patreon and gaining access to cool bonus content including Patron Deities, the show that does for Deities and Demigods what Monster Man does for the Monster Manual? 

Our journey through the L section of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual continues! In this one, I try to come up with fun stuff to do with an uninspiring monster.  If you're enjoying the show, why not considering supporting it on Patreon? You get access to cool extra bonus content, including my new show, Patron Deities!

We've got the leucrotta, the lich, and the lion in today's exploration of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st edition Monster Manual! Pretty exciting stuff, and I talk a surprising amount about the leucrotta.  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You get access to special subscriber-only bonus content, which at the $2 level or higher includes my new show,  Patr...

My commitment to positivity about classic Advanced Dungeons and Dragons monsters gets a real workout with the leprechaun, but I think I did all right.  If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting it on Patreon ! You'll get access to fun extra bonus content, including my second show,  Patron Deities . 

Time for three (I know I say four, but it's three) classic Advanced Dungeons and Dragons monsters in this episode! We cover the deadly Lamia, the stalwart Lammasu, and the totally disgusting Lamprey.  If you're enjoying Monster Man, please consider supporting the show on Patreon to get access to lots of great bonus content. 

Just a few classic Advanced Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode -- but they're good ones! In case you missed it, the winners of the Monster Man contest have been announced!

Just three Advanced Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, but we find fun things to do with all of them! If you enjoy the show, and if you want to get exclusive access to its sister show,  Patron Deities , why not support  Monster Man on Patreon?  

Five different classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters turn up in this episode as we power our way through the I chapter.  In this episode, I mention a talk I gave about witch trials. If you're interested, you can listen to it here. It was originally uploaded as a bonus episode to my now-on-hiatus  Doctor Who podcast,  Pledge Break . Alternately, if you're a Patreon subscriber, you can get it in you...

From the sinister homonculous (sic) to the humble hyena, we've got plenty of great Dungeons and Dragons creatures for you this episode.  If you're interested, why not support the podcast on Patreon? You'll get access to a special new podcast for subscribers. 

It's time for a special episode! This is  My Favourite Monster , where I interview game makers and we talk about a monster of their choosing from the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual. My guest this episode is Hannah Powell-Smith, who makes digital interactive fiction games. You can find her work here:  http://hannahpowellsmith.com/ In the episode, I mention the "pathetic aesthetic." I...

Let's get Mesopotamian! This free preview of my new show Patron Deities, in which I read the classic Dungeons and Dragons supplement Deities and Demigods, continues with an episode on the big three gods of Sumerian mythology: Enlil, Enki and Inanna. If you're enjoying the show, subscribe for more at my Patreon page:  https://www.patreon.com/monsterman

A special bonus episode! In this intro episode, I outline the basics of my new show, Patron Deities, in which I examine the classic Dungeons and Dragons supplement Deities and Demigods. This episode and episode 2 are going up in the Monster Man feed, but if you want to hear subsequent episodes you'll want to subscribe to my Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/monsterman

We've got a load of great Dungeons and Dragons monsters in the new episode of Monster Man! From the harmless Hippocampus to the harmful Hobgoblin, we've got some winners here.  Yeah, this guy's not in the book, but it'll all make sense once you've seen the episode. 

More classic D&D critters in this new episode, including the Halfling, Harpy, Hellhound, and Herd Animal! Voting is now closed in the Monster Man contest. You can check out the finalists here.

We're wrapping up the G chapter of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons monster manual in this episode! Questions answered include: why is the Gorgon a metal bull? And ... well, that's really it, actually.  Don't forget: there's just  one more day to vote in the Monster Man contest! And if you want to support the show (no pressure, though; it's highly optional), click on this link!

The Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual does something a bit odd in this episode. But not to worry, it does it to four fun monsters.  The big news at the moment is that you can now vote in the monster contest. Read the entries and cast your vote here.  I also mention in the episode that you can support the podcast if you like by leaving a tip on Ko-fi.com. But don't feel you have to! 

It's another Monster Man and Wife special as Allison joins me to discuss goats and goblins in Dungeons and Dragons.    And don't forget: voting is now open in the Monster Man contest!

Gnolls and Gnomes! It doesn't quite have the same ring as Dungeons and Dragons, does it? Still, it's always nice to talk about Gnolls, those cackling creeps. Also Gnomes are in it too, I  guess .  Here is that Sime illustration I was talking about:  Pretty spooky!

It's another one-critter episode as we talk about a much-loved Dungeons & Dragons monster: Giants! From ancient myths to medieval romances to folk tales, this monster's a dependable classic.