My Patreon supporters bring you this extra-extra-long episode on djinn in D&D! A lot of it is just me having fun reading from the Thousand and One Nights . Honestly, this is both one of the longest episodes and one of the episodes where I feel like I left the most out. There's just so much to say about djinn! 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 f...
Feb 07, 2019•35 min
Three classic D&D monsters from the Fiend Folio in today's episode: the Whipweed, the Witherstench, and the Witherweed! 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 ....
Feb 04, 2019•11 min
Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, including the shocking Volt and the whirling Vortex! 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 ....
Jan 31, 2019•11 min
Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode: the deceptive Vision and the deadly Vodyanoi! 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 ....
Jan 28, 2019•9 min
Two more D&D monsters in today's episode -- the strange but basically harmless Umpleby and the colourful and decidedly dangerous urchin! 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 ....
Jan 25, 2019•10 min
It's another monster special, brought to you free, gratis and for nothin' by the generosity of my Patreon supporters! This one's all about killer dolls -- scary if they come at you with a letter opener, but can we make them work in a D&D game? I bet we 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, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip fro...
Jan 23, 2019•19 min
There's only one monster left in the T section, but I got a lot of good comments on the Bullywug episode, so I'm also taking the opportunity to answer some listener mail! 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...
Jan 21, 2019•13 min
This episode covers four more types of troll for Dungeons and Dragons. You might think one was enough, but ... no, you'd probably be right. 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 ....
Jan 17, 2019•11 min
It's a special bonus episode to celebrate the beginning of a new season of Patron Deities! Even if you're not a subscriber, enjoy this free episode -- and if you like it, maybe consider supporting the show on Patreon to get access to over 30 more episodes right away.
Jan 17, 2019•27 min
It's a weird one as we take a look at three oddball D&D monsters from the Fiend Folio! 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 ....
Jan 14, 2019•12 min
Today's D&D monsters show two ... very different ways of thinking about the hazards of the natural world. 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 ....
Jan 11, 2019•9 min
Patron Daniel Lofton brings you this special episode devoted to my froggy boys! Some Dungeons and Dragons monsters set the earth atremble, and some monsters are swamp trash, but I love 'em all. 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...
Jan 09, 2019•26 min
A mean little guy that hates wizards and a big burny worm that just wants to, I dunno, burrow. Oh Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, you're not an ordinary 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 ....
Jan 07, 2019•10 min
Happy New Year, everyone! Our Dungeons and Dragons monsters for this episode include the cat-people Tabaxi and the tentacley Tentamort. I don't have a good image of a Tabaxi, so enjoy this picture of the cat you can sometimes hear in the background of episodes 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! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a ...
Jan 03, 2019•11 min
Our last two Dungeons and Dragons monsters for 2018! Happy holidays, everyone, and see you in the new year. 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 ....
Dec 21, 2018•14 min
Did you ever look at a Dungeons and Dragons monster and think "I like it, but it could be a little weirder?" Well, this episode's for you! 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 ....
Dec 18, 2018•11 min
Regular Dungeons and Dragons monsters return as we get the most Fiend Folio pairing imaginable: a gross undead and a mischievous little guy! It's the Snyad and the Son of Kyuss on 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 Creat...
Dec 14, 2018•10 min
Today's Dungeons and Dragons monsters are Ssendam and Ygorl, Lords of the Slaadi! They look pretty metal, but what's their deal? Join us as we ... don't 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! 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 ....
Dec 10, 2018•11 min
We take a look at Charles Stross' froggiest creation for Dungeons and Dragons 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 ....
Dec 06, 2018•14 min
Today we'll be talking about the sneaky ol' Skulk! PLUS: a look at some monsters from the stuff I bought or was given at Dragonmeet! You can purchase Bestiary of Fantastic Creatures Volume 1 here. An earlier version of Macchiato Monsters is here. Mateo Diaz Torres blogs at Hex Culture ; I got my copy of the Pamphlet from Lost Pages . Bear Essentials is two bucks on DTRPG. And Weird of the Wode is on there as well! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll ge...
Dec 03, 2018•17 min
Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, along with what I think might be our first mention of the D&D cartoon! 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 ....
Nov 30, 2018•15 min
Two very spooky Dungeons and Dragons 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 "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Nov 26, 2018•13 min
Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, with a little bit of a connection between them! 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 ....
Nov 23, 2018•16 min
Two more classic Dungeons and Dragons 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 "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Nov 20, 2018•13 min
Three more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode, including the horrible Retriever, the adorable Rothe and the vengeful Revenant! 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!
Nov 16, 2018•10 min
Patreon backer Mark brings you this special bonus episode, all about the hideous Deepspawn! If you'd like to be as cool as Mark, why not consider supporting Monster Man on Patreon?
Nov 15, 2018•24 min
Whether you like your Dungeons and Dragons monsters hairy, bitey or confusing, we've got something for you in this 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!
Nov 13, 2018•11 min
We round out the P chapter of the Fiend Folio with two new Dungeons and Dragons monsters! If you want to see the Jeff Dee illustrations I mentioned in this episode, check them out here! I have recently begun to suspect it should be called a Protean Polymorph. That would make a lot of sense. 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!...
Nov 09, 2018•15 min
The classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters in today's episode include the Penanggalan, a creature from southeast Asian folklore! Plus: a swarm of pesky bugs and a ghostly creature that has no choice but to avenge its master. 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!
Nov 06, 2018•10 min
There are only two "O" monsters in the Fiend Folio: the bony, punchy Ogrillon and the wrinkly, bitey Osquip. Let's talk about them! 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!
Nov 01, 2018•9 min
