The very last two deadly plants we're going to have to deal with, plus some final thoughts on the Lowlife section! 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 ....
Oct 30, 2020•8 min
Patreon backer Ted brings you this special episode all about using the monsters from Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book Where the Wild Things Are in games! 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 ....
Oct 27, 2020•20 min
Only a few more trap plants to go! Can I find original things to say about them? I cannot. 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 ....
Oct 26, 2020•8 min
Four more variations on a classic 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 ....
Oct 22, 2020•9 min
Patreon backer Explosion the Aquarius brings you this Special episode all about monsters and demons from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West! Also, I didn't say it in this episode, but although he is a dragon, Yulong is in the form of a horse. 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...
Oct 21, 2020•26 min
A deadly plant and a giant worm? Surely not in the Lowlife chapter! 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 ....
Oct 19, 2020•9 min
In today's episode, we take a break from monsters to chat about ... well, OK, it's still 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 "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Oct 15, 2020•19 min
Patreon backer Paul brings you this special episode all about elven and/or faerie monarchs! 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 ....
Oct 13, 2020•23 min
I said it would be listener mail, but I lied! 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 ....
Oct 12, 2020•9 min
You know what we like in the Lowlife section of the Creature Catalogue? We like worms. And you know how big we like 'em? We like 'em pretty big. 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 ....
Oct 09, 2020•10 min
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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thank...
Oct 07, 2020•23 min
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 clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Oct 05, 2020•9 min
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 intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attrib...
Oct 01, 2020•11 min
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 stand by: I'll update with ordering information when I can. If you're enjoying the show, why not co...
Oct 01, 2020•27 min
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 supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, ...
Sep 27, 2020•10 min
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 Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Sep 24, 2020•12 min
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 of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnai...
Sep 23, 2020•20 min
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 Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Sep 21, 2020•10 min
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 Commons Attribution License ....
Sep 17, 2020•9 min
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 "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Sep 17, 2020•22 min
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" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Sep 14, 2020•8 min
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 Attribution License ....
Sep 10, 2020•8 min
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 our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used und...
Sep 08, 2020•25 min
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 Commons Attribution License ....
Sep 07, 2020•8 min
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 a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Sep 03, 2020•12 min
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 ....
Aug 31, 2020•11 min
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 Attribution License ....
Aug 27, 2020•10 min
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 from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Aug 26, 2020•24 min
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 Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Aug 24, 2020•13 min
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 , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Aug 20, 2020•9 min
