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Published by James Holloway
A show about monsters, because monsters are great.
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Patreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about a monster I could swear I've covered already. 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 . 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!
Two big gross brutes from the Malleus Monstrorum 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. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
Patreon backer Rafe brings you this special episode all about bringing back the bad guys you love to hate! 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 . 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!
A fungus from space and a bat-winged horror from, er, space 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. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
Patreon backer Nathan asked me to figure out his episode pattern, which turned into a rambling discourse on patterns in our games in general. Enjoy! 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 . 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!
In this episode, we meet two monsters that were both once like you. Well, kind of like 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. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
We're off and running with our first two monsters from the Malleus Monstrorum ! 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. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
Welcome to a new season, in which we'll be looking at Malleus Monstrorum , the monster book for Call of Cthulhu 7th 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! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
Patreon backer Evan brings you this special episode all about Jack Vance's science-fiction novella, The Dragon Masters ! 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 . 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!
Patreon backer Alexander brings you this special episode all about puzzle monsters, riddle monsters, and strategy challenges! Patreon backer Emil brings you this special episode all about what happens when more than one kind of monster lives together. 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!
Patreon backer Damien, co-host of Anime RE:Attache , brings you this special episode all about a show and manga that I know nothing about. Can I get gaming goodness out of it? Maybe! 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 .
Patreon backer Spyros brings you this special episode all about Skerples' The Monster Overhaul ! Patreon backer Emil brings you this special episode all about what happens when more than one kind of monster lives together. 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!
Patreon backer Emil brings you this special episode all about what happens when more than one kind of monster lives together. 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 .
Patreon backer Hex brings you this special episode all about themed teams of bad guys and the loot they drop! 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 .
Patreon backer Ted brings you this special episode about a place where the air is sweet! 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 .
Patreon backer Paul brings you this special episode all about what happens when brain and body don't match. 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 .
Patreon backer Jon brings you this special episode all about an iconic Japanese monster! 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 .
With apologies for the delay, here's the final episode of our Dragonlance season! 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 " Into Battle " by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License .
Patreon backer Daniel brings you this special episode all about Matt Rhodes' Dead Gods series and what we can learn from it about monster design! 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 " Into Battle " by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License .
Hi, everyone. Episodes are going to be a little delayed because I'm not very well at the moment. Ordinary service will resume shortly.
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