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Monster Man

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

Special Episode: Emergent Gods

Patreon backer Jason brings you this bonus episode all about the birth of new gods in a fantasy campaign! 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 18, 202026 min

Episode 259: Thessalhydra and Thri-Kreen

Both of the monsters in today's episode started out as obscure creatures but wound up as breakout stars -- for very different reasons! 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 16, 202013 min

Episode 258: Tasloi and Termite, Giant Harvester

Tree goblins and aggressive bugs give us an episode focused on the ham-'n'-eggers! 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 12, 20208 min

Episode 257: Taer and Tarrasque

A smelly yeti and one of the most notorious monsters in D&D are the stars of 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! 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 09, 202011 min

Episode 256: Swan to Swordfish

A big old bird, a mythical maiden, and a pointy fish help us finish off the S 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 ....

Mar 06, 20209 min

Special Episode: Mind Flayers

Patreon backer Cassandra brings you this bonus episode on the sinister Ilithids! 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 04, 202027 min

Episode 255: Storoper and Sundew, Giant

Lots of different tentacles to get hit by in today's episode! If you're interested in Cthulhu Dark Ages 3rd ed., check it out 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 a Creative Commons Attribution License ....

Mar 02, 202010 min

Episode 254: Stench Kow and Stone Guardian

Ah, the days of bygone glory, when heroes ventured into the underworld to confront the unsleeping menace of a cow that smells real bad! 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 28, 20208 min

Episode 253: Squirrel, Carnivorous Flying and Stegocentipede

We've got a couple of weirdies for you in today's episode, including a cute little guy that wants to eat your face and a ... cute big guy that wants to eat your face. 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 Licens...

Feb 24, 20208 min

Episode 252: Squealer and Squirrel

Both of our monsters in today's episode are tree-dwellers, but one of them's a lot cuter than the other. 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 21, 202010 min

Special Episode: Creatures from beyond

Patreon backer Luke brings you this bonus episode all about how to make your alien monsters more ... well ... alien. 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 19, 202021 min

Episode 251: Spider, Giant Marine and Spriggan

An adventurous arachnid and a mean little fairy are today's monsters! You can find the Trophy Kickstarter 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 a Creative Commons Attribution License ....

Feb 17, 202010 min

Episode 250: Solifugid and Spectator

Time for some more arthropod facts and another floating eye guy. Would it surprise you to learn that both of today's monsters are actually pretty good? 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 13, 202010 min

Episode 249: Listener mail

Worn out by a late return home, I'm saved by you, the listeners! 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 11, 202012 min

Episode 248: Snake and Solar

An adventure-fiction standby and ... the manifest will of the gods ... are the monsters that feature 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 ....

Feb 06, 20209 min

Special Episode: Recurring villains

Patreon backer Andy brings you this episode about crafting recurring enemies! I feel like I only scratched the surface, so let's keep talking about it. 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 06, 202028 min

Episode 247: Skunk to Slime, Olive

A smelly cutie and a two-monster ecosystem 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 ....

Feb 04, 202010 min

Episode 246: My Favourite Monster with Zach Cox

Zach from Soul Muppet Publishing joins us to talk about his favourite monster. Read more about the Zinequest Kickstarter! Get your Soul Muppet books at Melsonian Arts Council (UK) or Exalted Funeral (US). 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...

Jan 31, 202037 min

Episode 245: My Favourite Monster with Tom McGrenery

We're taking a break from the run of Monster Manual II creatures to do some interviews (they're both this week, not for any reason except that the schedule just worked out that way). In this episode, Tom McGrenery of Porcupine Publishing joins us to talk about the King and Queen Beasts, creatures from Brazilian folklore, and the challenges of adapting something outside the usual D&D field! Porcupine Publishing website Porcupine Publishing Twitter Elephant and Macaw Banner Kickstarter If you'...

Jan 27, 202026 min

Episode 244: Sirine and Skeleton, Animal

A magical mermaid and some very good bone doggos are today'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 ....

Jan 24, 20209 min

Special Episode: The Far Realm

Listener Sam brings you this bonus episode on the mysterious dimension known as the Far Realm and the weird creatures that live there! I wound up talking more about the dimension than the monsters, but I think it works. 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 Spilla...

Jan 22, 202025 min

Episode 243: Shade and Shedu, Greater

The Shedu, Greater is just a tougher Shedu but fortunately I have some things to say about the Shade! 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 21, 202010 min

Episode 242: Scum Creeper and Selkie

A nasty old slug and yet another creature from Scottish folklore feature 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 ....

Jan 17, 202010 min

Episode 241: Sandling and Scorpion

The silicate sandling and the scuttling scorpion are the sinister er ... servitors, I guess ... 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 ....

Jan 13, 20209 min

Episode 240: Retch Plant and Rock Reptile

The hazards of the natural world -- well, the fantastic world -- are the theme 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 ....

Jan 09, 202010 min

Special Episode: Doppelgangers

Patreon backer Andrew brings you this bonus episode on those shape-shifting impostors, Doppelgangers! 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 08, 202022 min

Episode 239: Rat and Raven

Two Gothic supporting monsters feature in today's episode! Plus: a public-spirited appeal from your friends and mine at Chaosium. Get the Gloranthan Bestiary at the price of your choosing ; just donate the money you save to a charity supporting fire-stricken Australia. 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 06, 20209 min

Episode 238: Ram and Listener Mail

We kick off the R chapter of Monster Manual II and answer some messages from listeners 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 ....

Jan 02, 202010 min

Special Episode: Angels

Patreon backer Mark brings you this extra-long bonus episode all about heaven's heavies, the angels! 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 01, 202027 min

Episode 237: Quickling and Quickwood

This little brownie fellow and this moving tree are both "quick," but not in the same way. Apologies for the delay and Happy 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 31, 20199 min
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