Patreon backer Dav brings us this special episode all about the terrifying hag of Russian folklore, Baba Yaga! 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 30, 2019•26 min
The bravest little fire chicken and some magical atmospheric disturbances feature in today's all-new 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 27, 2019•10 min
Happy holidays! It's Christmas, and that means pudding. Well, not this kind of pudding. Look, I'm just working with what I've got here, OK? 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 24, 2019•10 min
Listener Edwin asked me to talk about the monsters of the Dolmenwood setting! You can find Dolmenwood products, including the ones I read, by following this link . 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, 2019•19 min
One of these days I'll think of something fun to do with a cosmic force of good. Also, there's a nasty mushroom monster. 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 ....
Dec 20, 2019•11 min
Something a little different in today's bonus episode, as patron Bob asks me to take a look at some modern horror monsters of his design, the enigmatic Blank Men! 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, 2019•22 min
A spooky ghost and a big buff bird are the monsters for our newest 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 16, 2019•10 min
Listener Noah asks about daemons-with-an-a, the neutral evil equivalent to demons and devils. You can find my original episodes about these creatures in episodes 116 (mezzodaemon), 118 (nycadaemon), and 171-173 (everyone else). 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 Jess...
Dec 14, 2019•23 min
A stony little Scottish goblin and a big, fascinating bug are this episode's 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 ....
Dec 12, 2019•10 min
Folk tales! Big dumb brutes! Cannibalism! That's right, it's a special episode all about ogres, brought to you by the generosity and good ideas of Patreon backer James! I mention the scenario Gormand's Larder by Evlyn Moreau in this episode. You can find it in PDF here and in print here . Be advised: art contains some nudity (but just matter-of-fact, not sexualised). If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including...
Dec 11, 2019•22 min
Ice! Smoke! Magma! Ooze! Heart -- wait, not that last one. We cover a few more elemental 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 ....
Dec 10, 2019•10 min
It's a bonus bonus episode as we kick off the 2019 Holiday Boss Rush! In this episode, brought to you by Patreon backer Jake, we tackle a classic monster: the Spider, Giant! What goes into a classic, what can we learn from it and what twists can we put on it? You can read the article by Goblin's Henchman that I mention 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 ...
Dec 08, 2019•20 min
A weird heraldic creation and two very good animal pals are the subject 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 ....
Dec 06, 2019•9 min
I'm back from Dragonmeet, and I'm going to talk about some things I got plus whatever else takes my fancy. Normal service will be back next episode! Things I mention in this episode: - Genial Jack is from Lost Pages . - Solemn Scriptures of the Battle Nuns of the Mercyful Sepulcher is from Mottokrosh Machinations . - Touch of the Beast is from Soul Muppet Publishing . - Fronds of Benevolence is from Melsonian Arts Council . - Here's the website for Dungeons and Drawings . - And here's J. Edward ...
Dec 02, 2019•11 min
A big pachyderm, a snake dude and a lengthy digression about representation and realism! 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 28, 2019•10 min
Tragic outsiders caught between two worlds? The perfect fusion of elf and human? A soft option for people who want to see in the dark? Today's episode, brought to you by Patreon backer Paul, explores the half-elf, both as hero and villain. 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 Myst...
Nov 27, 2019•21 min
If you eat someone's memories, are they your memories now? Is an ogre better if you add more punctuation? These questions and more 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 25, 2019•9 min
I like the Narwhal (or Narwhale as it is here), but I don't have a huge amount to say about it, so it's time to catch up on 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 License ....
Nov 22, 2019•10 min
A fun little diversion and an instant classic make their appearance 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 19, 2019•8 min
A strange nocturnal spirit and a mean little dinosaur join us on our journey through the M 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 ....
Nov 15, 2019•10 min
We look at the story behind the big clay monster and what we can take from that story to use in games in this special episode brought to you by Patreon backer Eric S. Vallone! Here's the version of Der Golem I found on Youtube: https://youtu.be/HD-lP_1tS_s 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 "So...
Nov 13, 2019•24 min
More M-monsters as we continue our journey through Monster Manual II! I am not consistent about which spelling of "mold" I use. 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 11, 2019•10 min
A trip hazard and some cute little animals make up today's topics. PLUS: a celebrity cameo! 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 07, 2019•9 min
It's a dark and misty episode as we continue our journey through the M chapter of 1983's 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 ....
Nov 05, 2019•9 min
Our journey continues with two more M 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 ....
Nov 01, 2019•11 min
It's a spooky Halloween special, courtesy of Patreon backer Ted Prodromou! 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, 2019•23 min
Bugs! Plants! It's a mini-collection of jungly 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 ....
Oct 28, 2019•12 min
The mischievous Magmen and the ... throttly? ... Mandragora are today's monsters from 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 ....
Oct 24, 2019•9 min
Even a man whose heart is pure and who says his prayers by night can become a big seal with a dumb dog head if he doesn't get bit by one of the good lycanthropes. It's an all-new 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! 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...
Oct 21, 2019•9 min
We get started on the L chapter of Monster Manual II today, with mixed results! 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 18, 2019•10 min