Monster Man
792 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsA show about monsters, because monsters are great.
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Special Episode: Nameless Things
April 11, 2024 22:56 - 20 minutes - 23.1 MBPatreon backer Chris brings you this special episode all about a type of unique monster from the One Ring RPG! 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.
Episode 525: Pterran and Pterrax
April 08, 2024 21:15 - 8 minutes - 9.19 MBThere's more than one kind of pterosaur monster in Athas, as you might expect! 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.
Special Episode: Overlord
April 04, 2024 21:36 - 20 minutes - 22.2 MBPatreon backer Kyle brings you this special episode all about a monster from Jack Kirby's Fourth World -- and the challenge of replicating it in a 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.
Episode 524: Nightmare Beast and Plant, Carnivorous
April 02, 2024 08:13 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBOne of these Athasian monsters I quite like, the other I feel could use some work. But which is which may surprise 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.
Episode 523: Megapede and Mul
March 29, 2024 08:37 - 9 minutes - 9.4 MBApologies for the delay with today's episode! It's a holiday here in the UK and my schedule got a little confused. Or I did. 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.
Episode 522: Kank, Wild and Kirre
March 25, 2024 23:06 - 12 minutes - 13 MBA big bug that makes nutritious goo and a big cat that'll turn you into goo 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.
Special Episode: Usagi Yojimbo
March 22, 2024 00:01 - 24 minutes - 25.5 MBPatreon backer Justin brings you this special episode all about monsters from the RPG based on Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comic. 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.
Episode 521: Id Fiend and Insect Swarm
March 18, 2024 21:55 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBIt's so hard to read about a giant gila monster and not think of the Giant Gila Monster. If you're me, anyway. 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.
Special Episode: Monstertopia
March 14, 2024 23:54 - 28 minutes - 30.8 MBPatreon backer Mark brings you this special episode all about a world where monsters live alongside humans! 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.
Episode 520: Halfling, Renegade and Hej-kin
March 11, 2024 23:18 - 9 minutes - 9.87 MBDark Sun does love to take a classic D&D creature and put spikes all over it, and there's none spikier (metaphorically) than these flesh-eating halflings! 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...
Special Episode: Medieval Bestiaries
March 07, 2024 21:09 - 23 minutes - 25.6 MBPatreon backer Joe brings you this special episode all about the creatures of medieval monster books! 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.
Episode 519: Golem, Athasian
March 04, 2024 22:47 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MBSome Athasian spins on classic D&D monsters 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.
Special Episode: Mara
February 29, 2024 22:10 - 21 minutes - 23.4 MBPatreon backer Dav brings you this special episode all about a spooky being of the night. 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.
Episode 518: Floater and Giant, Athasian
February 26, 2024 22:15 - 8 minutes - 9.44 MBTwo pretty good examples of Athasian monsters 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.
Special Episode: Landscape in Games
February 22, 2024 23:22 - 23 minutes - 25.7 MBPatreon backer Edwin brings you an episode all about making effective use of landscape in your games. I talk about landscape a lot on this show, but believe me, not as much as I did in grad school! The Tome of Tombs is on Kickstarter now! 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 "...
Episode 517: Esperweed and Flailer
February 19, 2024 23:36 - 9 minutes - 9.84 MBWe look at a couple of very distinctively Athasian monsters in today's episode! The Tome of Tombs is on Kickstarter now! 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.
Special Episode: Monstrous Cuisine
February 15, 2024 22:29 - 21 minutes - 22.1 MBPatreon backer Dylan brings you this special episode all about cooking and eating monsters -- although honestly, it turned into a thing about food and food culture in games. The Tome of Tombs is on Kickstarter now! 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 Jes...
Episode 516: Elemental, Lesser and Erdland
February 12, 2024 23:02 - 8 minutes - 9.51 MBIn today's episode, we look at some more elementals and a bird that's only psychic sometimes. The Tome of Tombs is on Kickstarter now! 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.
Special Episode: The Academic Study of Monsters
February 08, 2024 21:57 - 23 minutes - 26 MBWhat if the real treasure ... was the knowledge about carrion crawlers we gained along the way? Patreon backer Dan brings you this special episode all about the science of monsters! 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. 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 C...
Episode 515: Elemental, Athasian (Greater)
February 05, 2024 22:16 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MBThere are a lot of dangerous elements in Athas, and consequently a lot of dangerous elementals. 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.
Episode 514: Dune Runner and Dune Trapper
February 01, 2024 22:46 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MBI'm back! How do you upload episodes again? Let's see now ... 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.
Episode 513: Drake, Athasian
January 30, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 12 MBIt's not a dragon, merely a large reptile. Well ... not merely. 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.
Episode 512: Cloud Ray
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.96 MBIt's a ray that makes it rain! Wait, no, it's a big flying predator. That's more what you'd expect, isn't 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.
Episode 511: Cha'thrang and Cistern Fiend
January 23, 2024 00:01 - 8 minutes - 9.01 MBThere's danger in the air and under the water as our look at the monsters of Athas continues! 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.
Episode 510: Burnflower and Cat, Psionic
January 19, 2024 00:01 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBZap! Meow! It's more Athasian monsters as our journey through Dark Sun continues. 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.
Episode 509: Bog Wader and Brambleweed
January 16, 2024 00:01 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MBTwo more Athasian monsters make travelling the wastes even more dangerous! 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.
Episode 508: My Favourite Monster with Curtis Fell
January 12, 2024 00:01 - 34 minutes - 19 MBIn today's, episode, Curtis of Ramshackle Games joins me to talk about goblins, the punk approach to games design, why orcs are green, and his own Boglander models! You can read the Boglander guide 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, ...
Episode 507: Banshee, Dwarf and Beetle, Agony
January 09, 2024 00:01 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBA banshee that isn't really a banshee and a beetle that's most definitely agonising 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.
Special Episode: Lost Worlds
January 05, 2024 00:01 - 22 minutes - 23.5 MBPatreon backer Katie brings you this special episode all about jungles, dinosaurs, ruined temples, and all that kind of 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.
Episode 506: B'rohg
January 02, 2024 00:01 - 9 minutes - 9.52 MBWhat's got four arms and likes to menace adventurers in the wastes of Athas? Find out 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.
Holiday Special 2023
December 21, 2023 22:33 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MBHo ho ho! We've come to the end of another year, and instead of talking about Dark Sun monsters, I'm going to talk about planning my game's holiday specials. 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.
Episode 505: Antloid, Desert
December 18, 2023 23:28 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBOur journey through the monsters of Athas continues with an insectoid menace! 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.
Special Episode: Real-world inspiration
December 14, 2023 22:34 - 22 minutes - 24 MBPatreon backer Liam brings you this special episode all about how to incorporate inspiration from the real world into 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.
Episode 504: Animal, Herd
December 11, 2023 22:27 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBAnimals, Herd are like Animals, Domestic except they live outside! 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.
Special Episode: Summon, Bind, Banish
December 07, 2023 22:21 - 24 minutes - 25.9 MBPatreon backer Noah (in honour of his good friend Gavin) brings you this special episode all about summoning things you ought not to mess 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.
Episode 503: Animal, Domestic
December 04, 2023 22:52 - 8 minutes - 9.04 MBIt's our first set of Athasian monsters, and they're ... not quite what I expected! 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.
Episode 502: Dark Sun introduction
December 01, 2023 00:06 - 13 minutes - 15 MBHere we go! A new season of Monster Man commences as I talk about your latest choice, Dark Sun, and what I expect to find in 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.
Special Episode: Mixing Monster Groups
November 27, 2023 23:18 - 22 minutes - 24.5 MBPatreon backer Tim brings you this special episode all about adding a little variety to monster encounters! 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.
Special Episode: Arthurian Monsters
November 23, 2023 23:19 - 21 minutes - 23.7 MBPatreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about monsters in Arthurian gaming. But what makes a monster really Arthurian? Let's 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.
Special Episode: Loss and Absence
November 20, 2023 23:47 - 24 minutes - 27.4 MBPatreon backer Tobias brings you this special episode all about the monsters who aren't around. In this episode I refer to a short story by Sofia Samatar, which you can read 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 C...
Special Episode: The Cops
November 17, 2023 00:55 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBPatreon backer Jake brings you this special episode in which I ramble about premodern law enforcement and some of the fun you can have with it in your fantasy RPG! 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...
Schedule announcement: November 13 2023
November 13, 2023 22:51 - 52 seconds - 945 KBI lost my voice, so episodes will be delayed! Hopefully it won't be too long.
Special Episode: Mythic Monster Makeovers!
November 09, 2023 20:16 - 21 minutes - 23.1 MBPatreon backer Elias brings you this special episode all about how to add a little sparkle to familiar 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.
Special Episode: Monsters of the Stygian Library
November 06, 2023 22:43 - 23 minutes - 24.2 MBPatreon backer Jason brings you this special episode all about the monsters of Emmy Allen's The Stygian Library. Here are some links to it in digital and print forms! 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...
Special Episode: Mutants and Beastmen
November 02, 2023 21:59 - 21 minutes - 22.9 MBPatreon backer Spyros brings you this special episode all about two of the standbys of the Warhammer Fantasy setting. 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.
Episode 501: Al-Qadim wrap-up
October 30, 2023 22:36 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBOK, so what have we learned? 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.
Episode 500: My Favourite Monster with Gord Sellar
October 26, 2023 23:43 - 24 minutes - 12.2 MBGord Sellar joins us to talk about using spirits in games and his currently-Kickstarting hexcrawl, Isle of Joy! 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.
Episode 499: Vishap to Zin
October 23, 2023 23:13 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MBToday's episode features a monster from West Africa, one from Armenia, and one from Arabia that I don't talk about. A fitting variety for our final Al-Qadim 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 Attribut...
Special Episode: Bards
October 19, 2023 23:24 - 22 minutes - 24 MBPatreon backer James brings you this special episode all about bards and the monsters who fight 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.
Episode 498: Simurgh and Stone Maiden
October 16, 2023 22:27 - 11 minutes - 12 MBToday's monsters have something in common with a lot of Al-Qadim monster, in that they aren't very ... monstrous. 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.