Patreon backer Dav brings you this sort-of-seasonal special episode about the most famous of Yuletide monsters, Krampus! 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, 2021•21 min
Patreon backer Edwin brings you this special episode about other kinds of human and how to use them in your games. Disclaimer: I am not a prehistorian. 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, 2021•21 min
It's an 80s nostalgia episode this week -- at least for me -- as we get a monster ripped off from a hit film of the era and a monster that a schoolkid might doodle in a Trapper Keeper. 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 ...
Jan 11, 2021•9 min
Patreon backer Tim brings you this special episode about everyone's favourite gun-toting space hippos. 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, 2021•26 min
It's more of a place than a monster, but never mind that! Patreon backer Jeppe requests a closer look at D&D's meta-dungeon and the ways we can make it cool. 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, 2021•23 min
Happy New Year! We're beginning as we mean to go on, with a perfectly fine utility monster and some absolute Borges nonsense. 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 04, 2021•9 min
Patreon backer Jake brings you this special episode as a birthday gift for a friend. What an ideal gift idea! 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, 2020•23 min
Dave Hargrave's Arduin is one of those fascinating side branches of the history of fantasy gaming, a cult hit that never quite found a mainstream audience. But are the monsters any good? Let's find out, thanks to Patreon backer Noah. 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" b...
Dec 23, 2020•22 min
A great big squid and a speechless snake lady 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 ....
Dec 21, 2020•10 min
Patreon backer Tobias brings you this special episode about the tengu, creatures of Japanese legend who are warlike air demons, mischievous mountain spirits, helpful Buddhist mentors, or ... bird-people, I guess? You get to pick your tengu, really. 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 ...
Dec 17, 2020•23 min
It's the season for giving, and Patreon backer Albert brings you this special episode as a holiday gift for his brother! In it, I talk about the monsters of cold and of winter ... without talking much about monsters at all, really. 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 ...
Dec 16, 2020•23 min
A frost-themed monster and a mind-controlling fish-person 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 ....
Dec 14, 2020•9 min
A bit of a grab-bag of monsters today, with two large claw critters and a wily old snake. Plus: some announcements about upcoming schedule changes! 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, 2020•10 min
Patreon backer Elias brings you this special episode all about the monsters of one of the most influential games of the 1980s, Fighting Fantasy! 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, 2020•21 min
Chicken people! Inexplicable categorisation! Complex publication history! Ripping off the X-Men! It's everything you want from an episode of MONSTER MAN except maybe the chicken people. 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...
Dec 07, 2020•10 min
Levi Nunez joins us in this My Favourite Monster episode to discuss his D&D-inspired musical project Loot the Body -- featuring the Froghemoth and the Wolf-in-Sheep's-Clothing! Follow Loot the Body on Twitter , check out the album on Bandcamp , or watch some Loot the Body videos on YouTube ! And watch the Patreon feed and my Twitter for some free download codes. 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 03, 2020•36 min
Patreon backer James brings you this special episode all about the fens, that otherworldly region of the east of England! I talk about monsters, but mainly about landscapes. 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...
Dec 01, 2020•27 min
Some ghosts who aren't really ghosts join a prehistoric mammal that isn't called that any more as 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 ....
Nov 30, 2020•10 min
A cranky old tree and some cute little rock guys 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 ....
Nov 26, 2020•10 min
Patreon backer Dick Wicked brings you this special episode all about the demon lord Juiblex and his slimy legions! 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, 2020•23 min
A returning ... classic? ... joins a couple of good workers to 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 ....
Nov 24, 2020•10 min
Today's episode features three monsters, but I really only counted two because we've covered one of them before. 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, 2020•9 min
Happy birthday to James, who turns nine today! This special episode about Treants and other tree monsters is just for him -- but you can all enjoy it too. 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 16, 2020•20 min
A clever horse and a plain old demon 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 ....
Nov 16, 2020•10 min
Do you like beholders, but wish they were wetter? Would you like mind flayers better if they were much more disgusting? Then this episode is 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 ....
Nov 13, 2020•10 min
Patreon backer Bob brings you this special episode all about actively evil places -- houses that haunt themselves, cursed landscapes, and malevolent dungeons! 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 12, 2020•22 min
Our journey through the Monsters section of Creature Catalogue continues with a big gross goat giant and a huge beetle from Japanese 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 ....
Nov 09, 2020•10 min
A wailing spirit and a trip through literary history: what could it be but a 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 Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Nov 05, 2020•10 min
Patreon backer Jake brings you this special episode all about the monsters that lurk inside us 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 Commons Attribution License ....
Nov 05, 2020•23 min
We kick off the Monsters section with a creature we've already mentioned in passing and a big ... rat ... pig ... thing. 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 03, 2020•10 min
