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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: Jack Kirby's Fourth World

Patreon backer Richard brings you this special episode all about the flawed but enduring creation of the King of Comics -- and how to use it in your 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 ....

Aug 04, 202232 min

Episode 440: Neogi and Nightmare

Two monsters: one a nightmare, the other nightmarish. 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 01, 202210 min

Special Episode: Aleph

Patreon backer Zach brings you this special episode all about his own bestiary, Aleph: The Strange and Monstrous . Check out A Folklore Bestiary and grab yourself a copy of The Budget Bestiary! 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...

Jul 28, 202224 min

Episode 439: Myconid to Naga, Dark

We're back in Monstrous Manual with some old favourites and a new monster that's fine -- but I don't know if I would call it a favourite. Check out A Folklore Bestiary and grab yourself a copy of The Budget Bestiary! 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 ...

Jul 25, 202211 min

Special Episode: Babies

Patreon backer Steenstrupian brings you this episode all about monster babies. Not juvenile monsters, you understand: babies. Like, horrible ones. Check out A Folklore Bestiary and grab yourself a copy of The Budget Bestiary! 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 ...

Jul 21, 202226 min

Episode 438: Mudman and Mummy

I am sure I've said all this stuff about archaeology and horror before, but maybe not in a few years. Check out A Folklore Bestiary and grab yourself a copy of The Budget Bestiary! 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 Attr...

Jul 18, 202210 min

Special Episode: Ghost Elves

Patreon backer Gerall brings you this special episode all about some elves with a mysterious past. And a pretty mysterious present. Check out A Folklore Bestiary and grab yourself a copy of The Budget Bestiary! 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...

Jul 14, 202221 min

Episode 437: Mongrelman to Muckdweller

Still stuck indoors with covid, but please enjoy this episode. Check out A Folklore Bestiary and grab yourself a copy of The Budget Bestiary! 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 ....

Jul 12, 202211 min

Schedule announcement

I got Covid so things will be slow for a while. 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 .

Jul 07, 20222 min

Episode 436: Mist, Vampiric to Moldman (Vegepygmy)

Some old classics and a new ... wait, wait, false alarm, it's an old one as well. I am travelling tomorrow, so this one is going up a little early. Check out A Folklore Bestiary and grab yourself a copy of The Budget Bestiary! 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...

Jul 04, 202211 min

Episode 435: Mind Flayer to Mist, Crimson Death

Some old classics and a new ... wait, wait, false alarm, it's an old one as well. I am travelling tomorrow, so this one is going up a little early. Check out A Folklore Bestiary! 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...

Jun 30, 20229 min

Episode 434: Medusa, Maedar to Mimic

Life as a medusa can get lonely -- but not if you have a maedar to share it with! 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 ....

Jun 27, 202210 min

Special Episode: The Thing

Patreon backer Greg brings you this special episode devoted to John Carpenter's 1982 classic! 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 .

Jun 23, 202228 min

Episode 433: Manscorpion to Medusa

Men, sir! Scorpions of 'em! 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 ....

Jun 20, 202210 min

Special Episode: Phoenix

Patreon backers Brian and Jocelyn bring you this special episode all about the bird of resurrection! 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the ...

Jun 16, 202226 min

Episode 432: Mammals

Mammals! Having fur, giving milk, being warm blooded ... (Bitterly) Mammals. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse S...

Jun 13, 202215 min

Special Episode: Isle of Dread

Patreon backer Andrew brings you this special episode all about the monsters of a classic module! 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Dam...

Jun 09, 202224 min

Episode 431: Yet more lycanthropes, part 2

We take a look at some animal-folk from the Ravenloft setting! I see the animal, but I'm not so sure about the folk. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip ...

Jun 07, 202211 min

Special Episode: Aliens

Patreon backer William brings you this special episode all about creating good alien 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn M...

Jun 03, 202221 min

Episode 430: Locathah to Lycanthrope (part one)

Turns out I like a good lycanthrope. Check out Map Crow if you haven't already! 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jess...

May 30, 202215 min

Special Episode: Shape Changers

Patreon backer Sam brings you this special episode all about monsters that change their shape and how to make them work 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro mus...

May 26, 202221 min

Episode 429: Living Wall to Lizard Man

A new monster! Oh, joy, a new monster! And it's kind of interesting one. Also some lizards. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Myst...

May 23, 202211 min

Special Episode: Centaurs, Satyrs, and So On

Patreon backer Evan brings you this special episode all about the wild folk of Greek 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mys...

May 19, 202225 min

Episode 428: Leucrotta and Lich

A classic monster, and a monster from the classical world. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used und...

May 16, 202212 min

Episode 427: Lamia to Leprechaun

This one's going up a little early because I'm out of town for the weekend. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by J...

May 12, 202212 min

Episode 426: My Favourite Monster with Jason Cordova

Jason Cordova of The Gauntlet joins us to talk about myths, minotaurs, and the Brindlewood Bay Kickstarter ! Update: the audio file has now been corrected. Thanks to all who noticed! 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Than...

May 09, 202240 min

Episode 425: Kirre to Kuo-Toa

A new monster from the world of Dark Sun, and some classics brought up to date for second edition. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Da...

May 05, 202210 min

Episode 424: Jackalwere to Ki-rin

If I have to read another attempt to make ecological sense out of a fairy-tale monster, I may weep. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the D...

May 02, 202214 min

Episode 423: Intellect Devourer to Ixitxachitl

I think I spelled that right from memory. 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! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is now available for order at Rook's Press and Four Rogues Trading Company ! Or buy a digital copy at Itch or Drivethru . 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 Com...

Apr 29, 20229 min
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