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Monster Man

James Hollowaymonsterman.libsyn.com
A show about monsters, because monsters are great.
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Episodes

Episode 283: Creature Catalogue Introduction

Season Four of MONSTER MAN covers the Creature Catalogue. But ... what is the Catalogue? Let's find out! You can get your own copy of the Catalogue here . I lied and said it was $10 when it's actually $5. 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...

Jun 08, 202011 min

Episode 282: Mutant Crawl Classics

We conclude this season-between-seasons with a few monsters from the Mutant Crawl Classics 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 "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....

Jun 04, 202011 min

Episode 281: Bestiarium Geondica

Our series on indie monster books continues with a look at Bestiarium Geondica! 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 ....

Jun 01, 202011 min

Episode 280: My Favourite Monster with Eleanor Hingley

Eleanor Hingley joins us to talk about Melusine, an ambiguous snake lady from medieval literature! In addition to the stuff that's on Drivethru, you can find Eleanor's indie games here and her blog 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 Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under...

May 28, 202036 min

Special Episode: Universal Movie Monsters

Patreon backer Magnus Levator asked me to talk about the stars of Universal creature features like Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon ... so that's what I did! 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 , use...

May 27, 202023 min

Episode 279: Monsterarium

Our series on other monster books continues as we take a look at two creatures from Monsterarium : a terrifying hag inspired by Persian folklore and a mysterious figure who might actually help lost adventurers! 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...

May 25, 202010 min

Episode 278: Creature Collection

In the wake of the release of D&D 3rd edition, the title of first monster book for the new game was grabbed by a dark horse ... or should I say a white 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! 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 ....

May 21, 202012 min

Special Episode: More golems

Patreon backer William brings you this special bonus episode all about golems. We've got a few more follow-up episodes (not about golems, but about monsters we've already done episodes on) in the pipeline, and I'm interested to see what people think of them. Too much golem? Or is there a lot of depth to explore in any one monster type? 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 Deitie...

May 20, 202022 min

Episode 277: Fire on the Velvet Horizon

We kick off our interlude on miscellaneous monsters with an episode featuring indie monster book Fire on the Velvet Horizon! If I've already done this, please don't tell me. If you want to check this book out, you can find the fancy hardcover here and the plain-text PDF here . You can probably get it other places, too, so if you want to drop a link in the comments, be my guest! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content...

May 18, 202014 min

Episode 276: Monster Manual II Wrap-up

What have we learned from MMII -- and what's next? 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 ....

May 14, 202012 min

Special Episode: Doctor Who monsters

Patreon backer Andrew brings you this extra-long bonus episode about using classic Doctor Who monsters in Dungeons and Dragons! 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 ....

May 14, 202024 min

Episode 275: Zorbo and Zygom

We close out Monster Manual II just like we started it -- with a weird little bear and some fungus. OK, that might not be exactly how we started, but it's not dissimilar. 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 Li...

May 11, 20208 min

Episode 274: Zombie, Juju and Zombie, Monster

When regular old zombies aren't enough, there's 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 Attribution License ....

May 07, 202010 min

Episode 273: Yochlol and Yuan-ti

A shapeshifting goop tower and some sinister snake people 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 Attribution License ....

May 04, 202010 min

Episode 272: Yeth Hound

Our lone monster for this episode is the yeth hound, another ghostly hound from British 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! 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 ....

Apr 30, 20209 min

Special Episode: Mounts, pets, and familiars

Patreon backer David brings you this bonus episode about our animal friends! 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 ....

Apr 29, 202026 min

Episode 271: Xag-Ya to Xaren

It's another episode full of weird alien monsters -- enjoy! 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 ....

Apr 27, 202010 min

Episode 270: Worms

Two great big worms round out the W chapter of Monster Manual II! 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 ....

Apr 23, 20209 min

Episode 269: Wolf-in-sheep's-clothing and Wolfwere

Another weird tree monster and a wolf monster that loves making sweet music bring us closer to the end of the W chapter 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 Attribution License ....

Apr 20, 202011 min

Episode 268: Wemic and Willow, Black

A lion-centaur and yet another deadly tree take centre stage 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 Attribution License ....

Apr 16, 202010 min

Special Episode: Lindwurm

The generosity of Patreon backer Ozzy brings you this special episode all about the Lindwurm, the slithery dragon of German and Scandinavian legend! 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 ....

Apr 15, 202023 min

Episode 267: Weasel and Webbird

The webbird is a fun monster, but it's very hard to say. 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 .

Apr 13, 202010 min

Episode 266: Vilstrack to Vulture

A weird choice of words and a bunch of ugly birds! 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 ....

Apr 10, 202010 min

Episode 265: Vegepygmy and Verme

A little plant pal and a great big fish friend are the monsters for 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 Attribution License ....

Apr 07, 20209 min

Episode 264: Vagabond and Vargouille

A wandering alien and a floating head 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 Attribution License ....

Apr 02, 202011 min

Special Episode: Ghosts

Patreon backer Andrew brings you this bonus episode all about the spookiest monster! Here's the scenario I mentioned in the episode: https://www.wistedt.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Haunted-Cloister.pdf 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 u...

Apr 02, 202023 min

Episode 263: Urchin, Land and Ustilagor

A land version of a see monster and a big old brain fungus are today's monsters. Enjoy! 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 ....

Mar 30, 202011 min

Episode 262: Tri-flower Frond to Twilight Bloom

Yet more plant monsters -- and a salty troll -- 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 Attribution License ....

Mar 27, 202010 min

Episode 261: Time Elemental and Transposer

We're getting weird in today's episode! I mean, weirder. It's usually at least a little weird. 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 ....

Mar 23, 202010 min

Episode 260: Thunderbeast and Thunderherder

I hope you all like thunder, because there's a lot of it in today's episode! Apparently, some of it is farts. 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 ....

Mar 19, 20209 min
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