Kill Every Monster

*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Dragon Turtle May 13, 2024

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CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Dragon Turtle May 13, 2024

The Monster Manual states that Dragon Turtles are “among the most fearsome creatures of the oceans. As large and voracious as the oldest of its land-based dragon kin, a dragon turtle strikes with its deadly jaws, steaming breath, and crushing tail.”

We are joined by Glaiza.

Glaiza—whose pronouns are they/he—is a person with many hats. They are a podcast host, a writer and an award-winning TTRPG player. They hail from the Philippines, Brunei, Korea, Cambodia, San Diego California and now currently live somewhere in Portland Oregon. They’re currently the guide to the longest running Monster Care Squad Actual Play: From the Library. And not to brag - but the creator of said game called it “The best monster care squad stream”.

Dragon Turtle art by Ben Sigas.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Oceanic Adventure" by Bonnie Grace
"From the Dust" by Jon Björk
"Pacific Journey" by Edward Karl Hanson
"Commence Orbit" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"A World Beyond" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Harbel" by Rayo Z
"Night of the Yakuza" by Sight of Wonders
"Not Today" by Hampus Naeselius
"To Pirate Cove" by Adriel Fair
"They Sold Their Souls" by Bonnie Grace
"Final Target in Sight" by Trailer Worx
"Cataclysm" by Dream Cave
"This Is Our Land" by Bonnie Grace
"Rise" by Hampus Naeselius
"Alpha Squad" by Hampus Naeselius

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*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Djinni Apr 29, 2024

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CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
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Djinni Apr 29, 2024

The Monster Manual describes jinni as “rare elemental creatures out of stories and legend. Only a few can be found on the Material Plane. The rest reside on the Elemental Planes, where they rule from lavish palaces.”

We are joined by Noordin Ali Kadir.

"Noordin, whose pronouns are he/him, is based out of Toronto and is a prolific tabletop game writer, performer and consultant. You may of read his words in Jiangshi, Blood on the Banquet Hall, Mnemonic: A Weaver's Almanac, and the upcoming Into the Mother Lands. You may have seen him in Actual Play productions like GUDIYA, The Atomless, My First Dungeon's Wildsea and many, many more. Find him online @WerewolfFeels because yes, he is an actual werewolf."

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Dancing Fingers" by Palace on Wheels
"Paris in Spring" by Trabant 33
"The Sands of Time" by Rymdklang Soundtracks
"Fadfada" by Ali Sabah
"Taoudenni" by Rymdklang Soundtracks
"Hanin" by Ali Sabah
"Ghawazee" by Yinon Muallem
"This Was Fun" by Gavin Luke
"Egyptology" by Sight of Wonders
"Urban Chant" by Joseph Beg
"Desert Winds" by Jon Sumner
"Devil's Disgrace" by Deskant
"El Khalil" by Rymdklang Soundtracks
"Face the Current" by Shekufeh Pariab
"Boyant" by Shekufeh Pariab

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ENnie Awards Submission 2024 Apr 28, 2024

For the 2024 ENnie Awards, we have submitted clips from the Beholder and Owlbear episodes from Season 4, staring Zac and Izzy.

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

EPISODES

Owlbear, March 4 2023
Beholder, March 18, 2023

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Primitive Traces" by JH Coleman
"Last Level Pt. 2" by Heyson
"Mysterious Figures" by J.F. Gloss
"The Prophecy" by Howard Harper-Barnes
"The Protagonist" by Howard Harper-Barnes

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*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Displacer Beast Apr 15, 2024

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CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Displacer Beast Apr 15, 2024

The Monster Manual describes Displacer Beasts as a “monstrous predator that takes its name from its ability to displace light so that it appears to be several feet away from its actual location. A displacer beast resembles a sleek great cat covered in blue-black fur. The beast’s eyes glow with an awful malevolence that persists even in death.”

We are joined by Neal Powell.

Neal—whose pronouns are he/him—is a content creator and podcaster that has rambled on about TTRPGs for years on both the Dungeon Master’s Block and DM-Nastics. He is one mind behind Quantum Ogre Publishing that brought to life the Ultimate Guide to Hair, which you can find on DriveThruRPG. He can sometimes be found on Twitter @joatmoniac.

Displacer Beast art by Ben Sigas.

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by
"The Deepest Cave" by Farrell Wooten
"Defenders Unite" by Niklas Johansson
"Hecatomb" by Jo Wandrini
"Hieroglyphs" by Dream Cave
"The Hydrograph" by Power Druid
"Beneath the Church" by Jo Wandrini
"Chain of Events" by Michael Rothery
"Austere" by Enigmanic
"Splitting" by Farrell Wooten
"Saving the Day" by Erik Fernholm
"Shaman of Europe" by Joseph Beg
"Binaural Overlay" by Joseph Beg
"Shapeshifter" by Martin Klem
"Lady in Black" by Farrell Wooten
"You Are Not Alone" by Luella Gren
"Hot Air Balloons" by Erik Fernholm
"First Second" by Jay Varton
"Skylike" by Christophe Gorman

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*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Kuo-toa Apr 01, 2024

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CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Kuo-toa Apr 01, 2024

The Monster Manual describes Kuo-toa as “fishlike humanoids that once inhabited the shores and islands of the surface world. Long ago humans and their ilk drove the kuo-toa underground, where they dwell in everlasting night. Kuo-toa can no longer abide daylight."

We are joined by Jeremy Cobb.

Jeremy is an actor, writer, and podcast host whom you may know as the cohost and Resident GM of the show 3 Black Halflings! In addition to 3BH, Jeremy has appeared on Not Another D&D Podcast, Dicebreaker, Transplanar, and many more. He recently started a streaming channel, twitch.tv/casualquestlive, in which he plays classic games for the first time, guided by his best friend Tay! You can find him on Twitter and Blue Sky @jeremycobb1 and on Instagram @thecobbmeister.

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by
"The Deepest Cave" by Farrell Wooten
"Defenders Unite" by Niklas Johansson
"Hecatomb" by Jo Wandrini
"Hieroglyphs" by Dream Cave
"The Hydrograph" by Power Druid
"Beneath the Church" by Jo Wandrini
"Chain of Events" by Michael Rothery
"Austere" by Enigmanic
"Splitting" by Farrell Wooten
"Saving the Day" by Erik Fernholm
"Shaman of Europe" by Joseph Beg
"Binaural Overlay" by Joseph Beg
"Shapeshifter" by Martin Klem
"Lady in Black" by Farrell Wooten
"You Are Not Alone" by Luella Gren
"Hot Air Balloons" by Erik Fernholm
"First Second" by Jay Varton
"Skylike" by Christophe Gorman

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*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Beholder Mar 18, 2024

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CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Beholder Mar 18, 2024

Beholders are described in the Monster Manual as “one glance is enough to assess its foul and otherworldly nature. Aggressive, hateful, and greedy, these aberrations dismiss all other creatures as lesser beings, toying with them or destroying them as they choose."

We are joined by Zac Naoum.

If you've ever found a surprise $5 in your pocket, Zac Speaks Giant put it there (you're welcome). On his YouTube channel, you can find D&D But Real, a one shot replacing every roll with a physical or mental challenge - like D&D meets Taskmaster meets Saw?

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode!

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Primitive Traces" by JH Coleman
"Forever Beyond" by Luella Gren
"Correlation Coefficient" by Guy Copeland
"Tow Pt. 2" by Harbours & Oceans
"Wrench" by Ethan Sloan
"Not My Will" by Ambre Jaune
"Eris" by Lennon Hutton
"Midnight Tivoli" by Luella Gren
"Hecatomb" by Jo Wandrini
"Otarefsun" by pär
"Correlation Coefficient" by Guy Copeland
"The Opening" by Lennon Hutton
"I Love You to Death" by Ruiqi Zhao
"False Immunity" by DEX 1200
"A Tale of Fortitude" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"I Believe What I Saw" by Christian Andersen
"The Deal" by Ruiqi Zhao
"Thrust Bearing" by Hawea
"The Cost of Fear" by Jon Björk
"Type Fast" by Farrell Wooten
"Into the Beyond" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Mellifera" by They Dream By Day
"The Hero's Theme" by Hampus Naeselius
"Last Level Pt. 2" by Heyson
"Olympus Mons" by Def Lev
"The Thin Line" by Hampus Naeselius
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

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*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Owlbear Mar 04, 2024

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CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Owlbear Mar 04, 2024

Owlbears are described in the Monster Manual as “a monstrous cross between giant owl and bear, an owlbear’s reputation for ferocity and aggression makes it one of the most feared predators of the wild.”

We are joined by Izzy.

Izzy has been in the TTRPG world for a little over three years and still feels like a TTRPG fledgling. She loves collaborative storytelling and cheering on the many friends she's made in this awesome community. In 2024, their goal is to GM a streamed Thirsty Sword Lesbians game - until then, check them out in their weekly Pathfinder 1e podcast, Pod Against the Machine, or the HBCU 5e AP, Strix U.

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode!

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Oddball" by Jon Björk
"Taking the Leap" by Zauana
"Mysterious Figures" by J.F. Gloss
"Stealing Mushrooms" by The Fly Guy Five
"The Prophecy" by Howard Harper-Barnes
"The Protagonist" by Howard Harper-Barnes
"What Happens in the Park" by Claude Signet
"The Answer Lies" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Bug-A-Boo" by Moss Harman
"In Night's Embrace" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"In the Gloom" by Michael Rothery
"Analyte" by Michael Rothery
"Twist of Faith" by Bill Ferngren
"Traces of Absence" by DEX 1200
"Commence Orbit" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

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Season 3 Mailbag Dec 18, 2023

Dylan and Aram answer your questions about season 3 of Kill Every Monster.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

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Does It Murder? Season 3 Dec 04, 2023

As is our tradition with each batch of creatures, Dylan and Aram run through all the monsters from season 3 and debate if they would do a murder.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

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*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Dinosaurs Nov 29, 2023

Want a free 7-day pass to hear or watch this and many other Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes? We've got DM Notes, Cutting Room Floor clips, free .pdf adventures, and more for you at patreon.com/deadghostpro.

DM Notes: People (audio)
DM Notes: People (video)

For the People episode with Gus and Hailey we talk about how we structure games, how people are always the bad guys, and what we actually mean when we say "people."

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Dinosaurs Nov 21, 2023

The Monster Manual describes Dinosaurs as “behemoths that are among the oldest reptiles in the world. Predatory dinosaurs are savage, territorial hunters. Herbivorous dinosaurs are less aggressive, but they might attack to defend their young, or if startled or harassed.

Dinosaurs come in many sizes and shapes. Larger varieties often have drab coloration, while smaller dinosaurs have colorful markings akin to birds. Dinosaurs roam rugged and isolated areas that humanoids seldom visit, including remote mountain valleys, inaccessible plateaus, tropical islands, and deep fens.”

We are joined by Trevor Valle.

Trevor is a part-time field paleontologist who specializes in the recovery and preparation of fossils, and making sure construction crews don't accidentally dig up mammoths. You might have seen him on the History Channel, or maybe on NatGeo digging up mammoths in Siberia, or a bunch of other shows talking about dead stuff and different catastrophic ways the world can end. He is a cast member of Negative2Charisma's “A Sinner's Dream”, the paleontology consultant and dinosaur creator for the new primeval D&D 5E campaign setting Planegea from Atlas Games, and the Creative Director of the upcoming Official D&D Hockey Jersey line from GeekyJerseys. He can be found on Twitter @tattoosandbones.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

COMMUNITY

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*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Mephit Nov 05, 2023

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DM Notes: Mephits (audio)
DM Notes: Mephits (video)

We are joined by special guest Superdillin to talk about elemental goblins and Baldur's Gate.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor
Superdillin: Guest, host of the One Shot Network.

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Mephit Oct 29, 2023

We are joined by Juni Ruiz.

Juni is a Pro GM, content creator, and very nerdy dad. When he's not running after his adorable toddler or co-hosting Warlocks & Waffles, the *only* 8 a.m. TTRPG morning show, he brings characters to life on TTRPG streams and podcasts. Inexplicably, he still finds time to watch too much anime and keep up with his other favorite fandoms/hobbies, such as Pokemon, Power Rangers, more anime, and board games.

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode!

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

COMMUNITY

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*PREVIEW* DM Notes: People Oct 16, 2023

Want a free 7-day pass to hear or watch this and many other Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes? We've got DM Notes, Cutting Room Floor clips, free .pdf adventures, and more for you at patreon.com/deadghostpro.

DM Notes: People (audio)
DM Notes: People (video)

For the People episode with Gus and Hailey we talk about how we structure games, how people are always the bad guys, and what we actually mean when we say "people."

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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People Oct 09, 2023

The Monster Manual does not describe people, despite them being the most common enemy your players will face.

We are joined by Haley Whipjack and Gus Rachels.

Haley Whipjack is an educator, podcaster, and passionate fan of making fun things. They are a cohost, GM, and player on TTRPG actual play podcast Unprepared Casters, while also pursuing personal creative projects on her TikTok and YouTube channels.

Gus Rachels is a multidisciplinary artist with a fascination for games and game design. He is a co-founder of the TTRPG actual play podcast Unprepared Casters, a motion designer, a rock musician, an occasional Twitch streamer, and a proud cat dad.

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode!

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

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Welcome to Replay and DIE RPG Sep 24, 2023

Twenty years ago, we played a game. We recorded that game and shared it over the airwaves of our high school radio station, WKEY AM 1360.

People listened. So did other things.

Twenty years later, we were invited to play a live reunion show for the hardcore fans. Little did we know, this time the game was real.

Dead Ghost Productions is an award-winning podcasting collective for storytellers. Dead Ghost is focused on telling immersive stories while uplifting queer and PoC voices.

Currently part of the Dead Ghost network are the award-winning podcasts Godsfall, Kill Every Monster, Podspeak, and Of Now and Then.

Find out more and listen to the full episode of Replay at deadghostpro.com

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*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Modron Sep 23, 2023

Want a free 7-day pass to hear or watch this and many other Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes? We've got DM Notes, Cutting Room Floor clips, free .pdf adventures, and more for you at patreon.com/deadghostpro.

DM Notes: Modrons (audio)
DM Notes: Modrons (video)

Aram and Dylan talk about little mechanical fascists, cross-over episodes, and Star Wars in the video DM Notes for the Modron episode.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Modron Sep 18, 2023

The Monster Manual describes Modrons as “beings of absolute law that adhere to a hive-like hierarchy. They inhabit the plane of Mechanus and tend its eternally revolving gears, their existence a clockwork routine of perfect order.”

We are joined by Jeff Stormer.

Jeff is an award-winning podcaster and game designer living in Philadelphia, PA. His podcasting experience began in 2015 with Party of One, a still-running TTRPG actual play podcast focused on two-player roleplaying experiences. He has additionally co-produced shows including All My Fantasy Children and Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast, which won Best of the Best in Fiction Podcasting at the 2022 New Jersey Web Fest.

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode!

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

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Qilin Sep 03, 2023

Monsters of the Multiverse describes Qilin as “noble, celestial creatures. In the Outer Planes, Qilin in service to benevolent deities take a direct role in the eternal struggle between good and evil. In the mortal world, Qilin are celebrated far and wide as harbingers of destiny, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil.

We are joined by Connie Chang.

Connie is a queer and trans Chinese-American Game Master and Narrative Designer. They are the GM and Creative Producer for Transplanar RPG, an all-transgender, people of color-led dark fantasy TTRPG show set in an original, non-colonial, anti-orientalist multiverse. They are also the writer behind GODKILLER, an original holypunk duet Powered by the Apocalypse game for one player (the Godkiller), and one GM (God). Connie is passionate about threading queer drama with black-hearted apocalyptica and their own diasporic Chinese background.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Drift" by Scott Holmes
"Mangata" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"Brittle Rille" by Chris Zabriskie
"Out of the Skies Under the Earth" by Chris Zabriskie
"One Moment" by Borrtex
"Laburnum" by Kai Engel
"I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor" by Chris Zabriskie
"The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" by Chris Zabriskie
" Cylinder Two" by Chris Zabriskie

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode!

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Bonus - Planet Unicorn Jul 23, 2023

Hey people, this is Aram.

I wanted to check in and update our listeners about what has been going on behind the scenes of Kill Every Monster. We are currently on our mid-season break and will be back in September with TTRPG designer Connie Chang and the chimerical Chinese creation known as a Qilin.

Patreon supporters will get an early preview of the Qilin episode next week.

Speaking of our amazing supporters, we were recently invited to be part of the Realm network and unfortunately part of that transition meant we had to cancel our Apple Podcasts Subscribers. If you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, you will no longer have access to ad-free episodes and bonus content. If we cancel your subscription, you will get an automatic refund from Apple.

We are sorry for the hassle and very thankful for your support. We tried to find a way around this, but in the end there was no way to transfer the subscriptions over to Realm.

The good news is that we are gathering bonus content from all of our shows under one Patreon: Dead Ghost Productions. Current subscribers to Kill Every Monster do not have to do anything; you’ll just notice that the name of our Patreon has changed from Kill Every Monster to Dead Ghost productions. You’ll get all of the content we currently post, along with early, ad-free episodes from Of Now And Then and our upcoming DIE RPG campaign, “Replay.”

Dylan and I are excited and a tad overwhelmed by all of these changes, and we thank you for your continued support in making our stories possible. We’ll see you in September for the Qilin, and until then please enjoy this bonus mini-episode: Planet Unicorn.

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Tarrasque (Part 2) Jul 03, 2023

The Monster Manual describes the Tarrasque as a “fifty feet tall and seventy feet long behemoth, weighing hundreds of tons. It carries itself like a bird of prey, leaning forward and using its powerful lashing tail for balance. Its cavernous maw yawns wide enough to swallow all but the largest creatures, and so great is its hunger that it can devour the populations of whole towns.”

We are joined by Harli Kane.

Harli—whose pronouns are she/they—is a performer, cosplayer, streamer, TTRPG aficionado, dungeon master, dice fairy, and Brandon Sanderson superfan. She's best known as Luos on The World's Guild, Kayori on Creative Crits, Nezetta on Worldbuilders, and Leo in various other one-shots and stories.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes
"Visum" by Kai Engel
"Seeker" by Kai Engel
"Griffinport" by Novak Cuic
"Low Horizon" by Kai Engel

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode!

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Tarrasque (Part 1) Jun 19, 2023

The Monster Manual describes the Tarrasque as a “fifty feet tall and seventy feet long behemoth, weighing hundreds of tons. It carries itself like a bird of prey, leaning forward and using its powerful lashing tail for balance. Its cavernous maw yawns wide enough to swallow all but the largest creatures, and so great is its hunger that it can devour the populations of whole towns.”

We are joined by Harli Kane.

Harli—whose pronouns are she/they—is a performer, cosplayer, streamer, TTRPG aficionado, dungeon master, dice fairy, and Brandon Sanderson superfan. She's best known as Luos on The World's Guild, Kayori on Creative Crits, Nezetta on Worldbuilders, and Leo in various other one-shots and stories.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Downfall" by Kai Engel
"Envision" by Kevin MacLeod
"Winner Winner" by Kevin MacLeod
"Darkness Comes" by Kevin MacLeod
"Cylinder Seven" by Chris Zabriskie
"Contention" by Kai Engel
"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod
"Epic Unease" by Kevin MacLeod
"Dark Alleys" by Kai Engel
"Darkness" by Borrtex
"Escape" by Kevin MacLeod
"Orc Feast" by Mirdautas Vras
"Autumn 3 Allegro" by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players
"Holiday Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod
"Anna's Hummingbird" by Kai Engel

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Medusa Jun 06, 2023

Medusa are described in the Monster Manual as “victims of a terrible curse, the serpent-haired medusa petrifies all those who gaze upon it, turning creatures into stone monuments to its corruption.”

We are joined by Nikki.

Nikki is an educator, streamer, and LGBTQ+ & Disability advocate. She is also the Producer at Tea TRPG, a Twitch channel dedicated to creating a fun and safe place for marginalized members of the TTRPG communi-tea to connect and play games together. You can follow her on Twitter @halflingnikki or TikTok and Instagram at the same name

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Cambodian Odyssey" by Kevin MacLeod
"Algorithms" by Chad Crouch
"Send for the Horses" by Kevin MacLeod
"Old Oak Tree" by Scott Holmes
"Homeroad" by Kai Engel

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Blink Dog May 15, 2023

Blink dogs are described in the Monster Manual as creatures that “take their name from their ability to blink in and out of existence, a talent they use to aid their attacks and to avoid harm.”

We are joined by Jessica Marcrum.

Jessica Marcrum, also known as angrynerdgirl, was killed by an angry mob before rising from the grave, laptop in one hand and a feral cat in the other. A perennial ENnie nominee and occasional winner, she is a co-founder of Unseelie Studios and has also created numerous playable atrocities like Dumpster Fire and Oops, All Draculas!. She has contributed to work published by A Thinking Ape, Cubicle 7, Hit Point Press, MCDM, and Onyx Path. Jessica can be contacted on Twitter @Miss_Jess03, on Twitch at twitch.tv/angrynerdgirl, and via her website at jessicamarcrumwrites.com.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Quirky Dog" by Kevin MacLeod
"Plain Loafer" by Kevin MacLeod
"Seeing The Future" by Dexter Britain
"Vivacity" by Kevin MacLeod
"Unnatural Situation" by Kevin MacLeod
"Elven Dirge" by Mark Stothard
"Going Undercover" by Borrtex
"Capital City" by Riccardo Messori
"Ascent" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"Fuzzball Parade" by Kevin MacLeod
"Depths of Self-Deception" by Parvus Decree
"Sugar Plum Dark Mix" by Kevin MacLeod
"I Got a Stick" by Kevin MacLeod, featuring James Gavins

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Black Dragon (Part 2) May 01, 2023

Black Dragons are described in the Monster Manual as creatures who “loathe seeing the weak prosper and revel in the collapse of humanoid kingdoms. They make their homes in fetid swamps and crumbling ruins where kingdoms once stood.”

We are joined by Austin Taylor.

Austin is a professional podcaster, narrative designer, game performer, and therapist. They are one of the designers of Deimos Academy and a cast member on Transplanar RPG. You can find Austin over on twitter @sailorsctaustin.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Oneiri" by Kai Engel
"Morbid Imagination" by Kai Engel
"Contention" by Kai Engel
"Downfall" by Kai Engel
"Ascent" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes
"The Theatrical Poster for Poltergeist" by Chris Zabriskie
"Sentinel" by Kai Engel

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Black Dragon (Part 1) Apr 17, 2023

Black Dragons are described in the Monster Manual as creatures who “loathe seeing the weak prosper and revel in the collapse of humanoid kingdoms. They make their homes in fetid swamps and crumbling ruins where kingdoms once stood.”

We are joined by Austin Taylor.

Austin is a professional podcaster, narrative designer, game performer, and therapist. They are one of the designers of Deimos Academy and a cast member on Transplanar RPG. You can find Austin over on twitter @sailorsctaustin.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Red in Black" by Kosta T
"Blizzard PON I" by Kai Engel
"Mennai Um Vela Ata" by BattleBards
"Downfall" by Kai Engel
"Cylinder Five" by Chris Zabriskie
"Ondes de gravit" by Mathieu Lamontagne, Emmanuel Toledo

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Will-o-Wisp Apr 03, 2023

The Monster Manual describes Will-o’-wisps as “malevolent, wispy balls of light that haunt lonely places and battlefields, bound by dark fate or dark magic to feed on fear and despair.”

We are joined by Amelia Som.

Amelia is an ethereal immortal currently making content in the tabletop game space. They create videos on TikTok and appear in several podcasts and livestreams, including Unprepared Casters and GuildFellows. To see what they’re up to now, you can find them most places @ameliasom or by going to links.ameliasom.com.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"At Rest" by Kevin MacLeod
"Biology Slides" by Bleak House
"Moorland" by Kevin MacLeod
"Aquarium" by Kevin MacLeod
"Ghost Processional" by Kevin MacLeod
"Dark Alleys" by Kai Engel
"Contention" by Kai Engel
"Run" by Kai Engel
"Written in Ink" by Kai Engel
"Forgotten Marches" by Kai Engel
"Avenge The Fallen" by Kai Engel
"Downfall" by Kai Engel

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Gengar Mar 20, 2023

The Pokédex describes Gengar as “mean-spirited creatures that enjoy tormenting people, hurting them and overtaking them. They are most active during full moons, creeping out in the dead of night and disguising themselves as shadows.”

We are joined by Miki.

Miki Ljuljdurovic, also known online as xwater, is a Nintendo focused content creator in the gaming space. As a top player of video games made for children, he boasts some seriously impressive gaming achievements. Check him out on Twitch, YouTube, or any other main social media under xwater.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Heavy Rock" by Scott Holmes
"Lavender Town Theme" by Junichi Masuda
"Ghost Processional" by Kevin MacLeod
"Kirblooey" by Windom Earle
"I Trusted You" by Lee Rosevere
"Grand Dark Waltz Trio Vivace" by Kevin MacLeod
"Amazing Plan" by Kevin MacLeod
"March of the Spoons" by Kevin MacLeod
"Dark Walk" by Kevin MacLeod
"Darkest Child" by Kevin MacLeod
"Ascent" by Jon Luc Hefferman

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Pixie Mar 06, 2023

Pixies are described in the Monster Manual as “standing barely a foot tall and resembling diminutive elves with gossamer wings like those of dragonflies or butterflies, bright as the clear dawn and as luminous as the full moonrise.

Curious as cats and shy as deer, pixies go where they please. They like to spy on other creatures and can barely contain their excitement around them. The urge to introduce themselves and strike up a friendship is almost overwhelming; only a pixie’s fear of being captured or attacked stays in its hand. Those who wander through a pixie’s glade might never see the creatures, yet hear the occasional giggle, gasp, or sigh.

Pixies array themselves like princes and princesses of the fey, wearing flowing gowns and doublets of silk that sparkle like moonlight on a pond. Some dress in acorns, leaves, bark, and the pelts of tiny woodland beasts. They take great pride in their regalia and beam with joy when they are complimented on their ensembles.”

In this episode, we are joined by Matt Brown.

Matt (he/him) is a video producer, streamer and professional dungeon master from Melbourne Australia. You may know him from Split the Party and its self titled Actual play series which has just wrapped its 4th season, The TTRPG themed morning show Good Morning RPG on twitch, or their past chaotic shenanigans reacting to their cast member George on the latest Australian season of Beauty and the Geek. He’s also a professional dungeon master who you can hire for your games or corporate events at DungeonMasterForHire.com.au

You can find his details at @NoFunBrown and his channel Split the Party on both YouTube and Twitch through @split_theparty on twitter.

For the AP, we were joined by Matt's Split the Party castmates, Benji Knapton and George Goldfeder.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Vivacity" by Kevin MacLeod
"Quirky Dog" by Kevin MacLeod
"Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod
"Holiday Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod
"The Snow Queen" by Kevin MacLeod
"Aquarium" by Kevin MacLeod
"Casa Bossa Nova" by Kevin MacLeod
"Sneaky Snitch" by Kevin MacLeod
"Thinking Music" by Kevin MacLeod
"Paranoia" by Kai Engel

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Does It Murder? Season 2 Jan 09, 2023

For our Season 2 round-up episode, we revisit Dylan's idea to go through each monster and debate if they would Do A Murder.

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

COMMUNITY

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Roc Dec 26, 2022

The Monster Manual describes Rocs as huge beasts with “wingspans that spread two hundred feet or more. At rest, perched upon the mountain peaks that are its home, this monstrous bird rivals even the oldest dragons in size.”

This episode, we are joined by Sian Ford

Sian, whose pronouns are she/her, is a PhD candidate at McMaster University studying Astrobiology and the origin of life on Earth and other planets. In her free time, she watches and photographs birds, collects fossils, and crochets all manner of things. You can find her on twitter @sianeford and on her little personal website www.sianeford.com. If you are looking for an inclusive, equitable and beginner-friendly birding experience, you can also check out the Feminist Bird Club at feministbirdclub.org.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Duduk Drone" by Patrick Sainton
"Cylinder Four" by Chris Zabriskie
"The Spaghetti Western Set" by Brett Van Donsel
"Rumble" by Borrtex
"Curse of the Scarab" by Kevin Macleod
"Our Darkness in the Sky" by Kai Engel
"Brooks" by Kai Engel

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Season 2 Mailbag Dec 12, 2022

Dylan and Aram answer another round of questions from our listeners! Who were Aram's favorite NPCs? What monster did the show turn us around on? What will Dylan do when forced to say nice things about Aram?

Tune in and find out!

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Amazing Plan" by Kevin MacLeod

COMMUNITY

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Kappa Nov 28, 2022

The Kappa is often described as a “child-sized fey being, resembling a humanoid turtle. They have a powerful beak and a head of thin, wiry hair lining an indentation in the skull roof, which holds a pool of water. This pool on top of the kappa's head is sometimes regarded as the source of a kappa's supposed mystical powers.”

We are joined by Kappa Chris.

Chris is a professional performer, GM, voice actor, and personality in the TTRPG space. He is also one of the people behind Friends Who Roll Dice, the TTRPG group who are all about uplifting BIMPOC, LGBTQIA, Disabled, and other marginalized communities through actual play productions, product highlights, and charity events. He is also one of the hosts and producers for 2Bmovie Podcast. You can find him on Twitter @TheKappaChris for all of his upcoming projects.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Investigations" by Kevin MacLeod

COMMUNITY

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Podspeak 001: The Invasion Nov 23, 2022

After discussing the comparisons between Illithids and Yeerks at length in our Kill Every Monster Mind Flayer episode and DM's Notes, we decided to take a deeper dive into the series with a book club style podcast.

Aram and Dylan introduce Podspeak and dive right into the first Animorphs book; The Invasion. We talk about first impressions, the angst of being a teenager, and the horrors of morphing.

For the rest of the Podspeak series, check out our Patreon at patreon.com/killeverymonster

Podspeak is produced by Dead Ghost Productions and edited by Aram. Our theme music is by Kai Engel. For more information about all the podcasts we produce, head over to deadghostpro.com.

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Myconids Oct 31, 2022

The Monster Manual states that “Myconids are intelligent, ambulatory fungi that live in the Underdark, seek enlightenment, and deplore violence. If approached peacefully, myconids gladly provide shelter or allow safe passage through their colonies.”

We are joined by Jenn de la Vega.

Jenn de la Vega is a community-oriented caterer and recipe developer based in Brooklyn, NY. Her most recent projects include Filipinx by Angela Dimayuga and Ligaya Mishan as well as One Piece: Pirate Recipes. Outside of the food industry, Jenn serves on the Board of Directors for The Tank and “Death by Audio” Arcade. She also voices Vivian Lakewood on the narrative-play Shadowrun podcast, Fun City. You might catch her as a guest player on Fortunate Horse and Slaydies ATL one-shots. You can find her on social https://twitter.com/Randwiches and on Twitch every Wednesday.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Drift" by Scott Holmes
"Cylinder Seven" by Chris Zabriskie
"Cylinder Two" by Chris Zabriskie
"Divertissement" by Kevin MacLeod
"Cylinder Three" by Chris Zabriskie
"Darkness" by Borrtex
"Imminence" by Kai Engel

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Mind Flayer Oct 18, 2022

The Monster Manual describes Mind Flayers as “the scourge of sentient creatures across countless worlds. Psionic tyrants, slavers, and interdimensional voyagers, they are insidious masterminds that harvest entire races for their own twisted ends. Four tentacles snake from their octopus-like heads, flexing in hungry anticipation when sentient creatures come near.”

We are joined by V.J. Harris.

V.J. (they/he) is a professional TTRPG book hoarder—their friends have likened them to a dragon—living in the Midwest. He is one of the authors of the Platinum best-selling DMs Guild supplement “An Elf and an Orc Had a Little Baby Vol I” and one of three designers of the original 5e compatible game “Those Who Wander.” They can be found on Twitter and TikTok @vjhcreations.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Darkness" by Borrtex
"I Trusted You" by Lee Rosevere
"Imminence" by Kai Engel
"Unnatural Situation" by Kevin Macleod

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Shambling Mound (Part 2) Oct 03, 2022

Shambling Mounds are described in the Monster Manual as creatures that “are sometimes called shamblers, trudging ponderously through bleak swamps, dismal marshes, and rain forests, consuming any organic matter in their path. These rotting heaps of animated vegetation loom up half again as tall as a human, tapering into a faceless “head” at the top.”

We are joined by Frankie Larson.

Frankie (they/she) is a writer, florist, podcaster, and plant-obsessed ttrpg gamer of over 13 years. You can find them frequently yelling about lawns on twitter at @humanhouseplant, or on their plant podcast, Propagated Podcast.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Floating Cities" by Kevin MacLeod
"Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Shambling Mound (Part 1) Sep 19, 2022

Shambling Mounds are described in the Monster Manual as creatures that “are sometimes called shamblers, trudging ponderously through bleak swamps, dismal marshes, and rain forests, consuming any organic matter in their path. These rotting heaps of animated vegetation loom up half again as tall as a human, tapering into a faceless “head” at the top.”

We are joined by Frankie Larson.

Frankie (they/she) is a writer, florist, podcaster, and plant-obsessed ttrpg gamer of over 13 years. You can find them frequently yelling about lawns on twitter at @humanhouseplant, or on their plant podcast, Propagated Podcast.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Floating Cities" by Kevin MacLeod
"Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Unicorn Sep 05, 2022

The Monster Manual describes unicorns as creatures with “a single spiraling horn of ivory whose magical touch can heal the sick and the injured. Its ears catch the words and whispers of the creatures that share its domain, and it knows the tongues of elves and sylvan folk. Unicorns allow good-hearted creatures to enter their woods to hunt or gather food, but they hold evil ever at bay. Foul-hearted creatures seldom leave a unicorn’s domain alive.”

In this episode, we are joined by Honey, whose pronouns are she/her.

Honey is a GM and storyteller, host of the Tea with Honey Podcast and creator of the Embrace the Initiative Workshop. A cyber security professional and disability/medical challenges advocate, she is also a charity event organizer who uses gaming and internet safety education as ways to raise awareness to important causes.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
“Elven Dirge” by Philippe Payet
“Cylinder Two” by Chris Zabriskie
“Darkest Child” by Kevin MacLeod
“Reading The Greens” by Hogan Grip
“Forgotten Marches” by Kai Engel
“Visum” by Kai Engel

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Giant Insects Aug 22, 2022

The Monster Manual lists a variety of giant insects, including Giant Wasps, Spiders, and Centipedes. They act and function as they would normally, despite their increased bulk.

We are joined by Jessie deHaan.

Jessie is a research technician studying insect pests and their predators in greenhouses and agriculture. They are also the host and producer of the SciComm podcast "Gamer's Guide to Ecology" which aims to teach the ecological principles found in open-world video games to the people that play and love them. Not everyone has the chance to grow up surrounded by nature or learn about it. Through the common media of video games, Jessie hopes to teach people about current topics that affect our own natural world like climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. They can be found on Twitter @JustJessieD

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Hackbeat" by Kevin MacLeod
"Ondes de Gravit" by Mathieu Lamontagne and Emmanuel Toledo
"Oneiri" by Kai Engel
"The Truth of the Epic Saga of the Ballad of the Ass Bees" by The Riffingtons
"Mystery Bazaar" by Kevin MacLeod
"Paranoia" by Kai Engel

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Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Aboleth (Part 2) Aug 01, 2022

Aboleths are described in the Monster Manual as creatures that “lair in subterranean lakes or the rocky depths of the ocean, often surrounded by the ruins of an ancient, fallen aboleth city. An aboleth spends most of its existence underwater, surfacing occasionally to treat with visitors or deranged worshipers.”

We are joined by Rich Howard. Rich, whose pronouns are he/him, is a podcaster, writer, and game designer best known for all things underwater. You may know him as the host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, concept lead for the PbtA game Descent into Midnight, or for the 5e conversion of Sam Hing’s Horrors of the Aboleth. You can find him very occasionally on Twitter at @umbralwalker.

We were also joined by Susanah Grace and returning guest from the Flumph episode, Alex Boer.

Kappa was our announcer.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"The Time to Run" by Dexter Britain
"Seeing the Future" by Dexter Britain
"Ancient Chamber" by Mark Stothard
Curse of the Scarab" by Kevin MacLeod
Ondes de Gravit" by Mathieu Lamontagne and Emmanuel Toledo

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Aboleth (Part 1) Jul 25, 2022

Aboleths are described in the Monster Manual as creatures that “lair in subterranean lakes or the rocky depths of the ocean, often surrounded by the ruins of an ancient, fallen aboleth city. An aboleth spends most of its existence underwater, surfacing occasionally to treat with visitors or deranged worshipers.”

We are joined by Rich Howard.

Rich, whose pronouns are he/him, is a podcaster, writer, and game designer best known for all things underwater. You may know him as the host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, concept lead for the PbtA game Descent into Midnight, or for the 5e conversion of Sam Hing’s Horrors of the Aboleth. You can find him very occasionally on Twitter at @umbralwalker.

We were also joined by Susanah Grace and our returning guest from the Flumph episode, Alex Boer.

Our announcer was Kappa.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"The Show Must Be Go" by Kevin MacLeod
"Darkness" by Borrtex
"Lost Time" by Kevin MacLeod
"Aspire" by Scott Holmes
"Druid's Grove" by Geronimo Snijtsheuvel
"Canon in D Major" by Kevin MacLeod
"Unnatural Situation" by Kevin MacLeod

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Rakshasa Jul 11, 2022

The Monster Manual describes Rakshasas as creatures who “employ delicacy and misdirection in their pursuit of dominion over others. Few creatures ever see the fiend in its true form, for it can take on any guise it wants. A rakshasa’s true form combines the features of a human and a tiger, with one noteworthy deformity: its palms are where the backs of the hands would be on a human.”

We are joined by KP.

KP is a creative tackling multiple fields including photography, cosplay, Streaming, TTRPG AP, and published written work. He's currently a permanent cast member of Glenbrook Unhallowed (Tales from the Loop AP), Void (Coriolis AP), and City of Light & Shadow (Fate AP), with many other charity one shots and long term APs under his belt. He's worked with major channels and cons, such as Roll20, Kobold Press, Gen Con, Jasper's Game Day. KP is also a Jasper's Game Day Ambassador, using his space to raise over $10k for charity in the last year.

KP strives to use inspiration from his culture as a PoC/South Asian to tell unique stories in all his works, with hopes to inspire those around him to invest in such cultures & their voices. He can be found on Twitter at @KP11Studios.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Soaring" by Kevin Macleod
"Haratanaya Sree" by Veena Kinhal
"Return of the Mummy" by Kevin Macleod
"Duduk Drone" by Patrick Sainton
"Sunset" by Kai Engel

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Dryad Jun 27, 2022

The Monster Manual describes an encounter with Dryads: “Travelers entering a forest might catch a glimpse of a feminine form flitting through the trees. Warm laughter hangs on the air, drawing those who hear it deeper into the emerald shadows.”

We are joined by Emily Buza.

Emily is an actress, writer, and podcaster. She is the co-host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, a deep dive podcast about discussing and analyzing the DC Comics animated series Young Justice. And she can also be heard as a guest on several audio dramas and actual play podcasts, often playing superheroes, women with magic, and ladies in space. She can be found on Twitter at @emilyofarden.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Elven Dirge - Mennai Um Vela Ata" by GoofParade
"Nu Flute" by Kevin MacLeod
"Water Lily" by Kevin Macleod
"Darkness" by Three Chain Links
"Marty Gots A Plan" by Kevin Macleod"

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Cambion Jun 13, 2022

The Monster Manual describes Cambions as “the offspring of a fiend (usually a succubus or incubus) and a humanoid (usually a human). Cambions inherit aspects of both parents, but their horns, leathery wings, and sinewy tails are hallmarks of their otherworldly parentage.”

We are joined by Anthony Rapp.

Anthony is a lifelong geek and actor, who now has the great fortune of living his best geek and actor life by appearing as Commander Paul Stamets in Star Trek Discovery. He also has enjoyed a resurgence of DnD love, having played as a kid, but not again until the middle of 2020, thanks to COVID-mandated Zoom sessions. He can be found on Twitter at @albinokid.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Touch the Darkness" by Kai Engel
"Darkest Child" by Kevin Macleod
"Going Undercover" by Borrtex
"The Show Must Be Go" by Kevin Macleod

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Nothic May 30, 2022

The Monster Manual describes the nothic as "a monstrous creature with terrible talons and a single great eye. When driven to violence, it uses its horrific gaze to rot the flesh from its enemies’ bones."

In this episode, we are joined by Synxiec.

Synxiec is a part-time variety streamer on Twitch with a focus on story-driven games and open discussion on the gaming community and culture. Outside of streaming, he’s involved in tabletop gaming, being featured in multiple games as a player and also being a writer for Mnemonic RPG and Into the Motherlands. His pronouns are he/they.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello
"Agnus Dei X", "Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia)", "Floating Cities", "March of the Spoons", "Metaphysik", "Sneaky Snitch" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Couatl May 16, 2022

Season 2 of Kill Every Monster launches with the Couatl!

The Monster Manual describes the Couatl as “benevolent serpentine beings of great intellect and insight. Their brilliantly colored wings and gentle manner speak to their celestial origins.”

We are joined by Carlos Cisco.

Carlos, whose pronouns are he/him, is a newly minted narrative designer with work on the DMs guild, #iHunt, and in MCDM’s ARCADIA. Or it feels new because time got real elastic during those early days of the pandemic. His primary craft is television writing but unlike design work his ascent was not quite so propulsive, spending the past decade clawing his way up the ladder to find himself recently as a writer on Star Trek: Discovery. In the immortal and often maligned words of the Enterprise theme song “It’s been a long road, gettin’ from there to here…”

He can be found most easily on Twitter at @carlos_cisco.

We were also joined this episode by Alejandro Torres, an archaeologist, DM, and writer from Chicago.

Alejandro is writing his own Maya-themed world setting, and planning a podcast to discuss Mesoamerican representation and celebrate Latinx/Indigenous creators in the TTRPG space. He plays Milo the Halfling Fighter on the Adamo_AS and Morphos_XL Twitch channels every other Wednesday. He loves to chat about Maya archaeology, podcasting, and TTRPGs on Twitter at @Tonal_teka.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
"Hurakan" by Ricardo Lozano (featuring Jorge Ramos)
"Discovery" by Scott Holmes
"Web Of Dreams" by Jorge Reyes
"Sazilakab" by Jorge Reyes
"See You Soon" by Borrtex
"Xibalba" by Ricardo Lozano (featuring Jorge Ramos)
"Kukulkan" by Ricardo Lozano (featuring Jorge Ramos)
"The Goddess Of The Eagles" by Jorge Reyes
"Dark Times" by Kevin Macleod

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DM Notes: Couatl May 04, 2022

Hey, people! We are changing up how we do Dylan's DM's notes into an audio, post-edit and episode release discussion

For our first Audio DM's Notes, we talk about what went in to producing the Couatl episode.

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Does It Murder? Apr 30, 2022

For our inaugural round-up episode, Dylan had the idea to go through each monster from Season 1 and debate if they would Do A Murder.

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Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

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Deva Mar 14, 2022

The Monster Manual describes Devas as creatures “that can take any shape, although it prefers to appear to mortals as an innocuous humanoid or animal. When circumstances require that it cast off its guise, a deva is a beautiful humanoid-like creature with silvery skin. Its hair and eyes gleam with an unearthly luster, and large feathery wings unfurl from its shoulder blades.”

This episode, we are joined by RK.

RK - whose pronouns are they/them - is a Pro-GM, Podcaster, Streamer, Writer, Safety Consultant, and Event Organizer. They are the creator of the podcasts Prism Pals & the soon-to-be-released horror podcast, Fear in Living Color. They are also the Safety Consultant for the Professional GMing site Start Playing Games. You can find them online on Twitter @russwildest.

CAST

Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster
Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor

MUSIC

"Cylinder Three" by Chris Zabriskie
"Rites" by Kevin MacLeod
"Reggae Life" by GOYMAMBA
"Gayatri Mantra (Tapestry of Light)" by Siddhartha Corsus
"Cold War Echo" by Kai Engel
"Run" by Kai Engel
"Soaring" by Kevin Macleod
"Ascent" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"The Time to Run" by Dexter Britain

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Season 1 Mailbag Feb 28, 2022

Thank you to everyone who has listened to the first season of Kill Every Monster!

We answer several listener questions in this episode, and go off on a few tangets of our own. Thank you to everyone who sent us questions!

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Vampire Feb 14, 2022

The Monster Manual describes Vampires as creatures “awakened to an endless night, vampires hunger for the life they have lost and sate that hunger by drinking the blood of the living. Vampires abhor sunlight, for its touch burns them. They never cast shadows or reflections, and any vampire wishing to move unnoticed among the living keeps to the darkness and far from reflective surfaces.”

We are joined by Sharang Biswas.

Sharang is a writer, artist, and game designer. He has won IndieCade and IGDN awards for his games and has showcased interactive works at numerous art institutions including the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia and the Museum of the Moving Image in New York. He has contributed essays to Dicebreaker, Eurogamer, and Unwinnable, and fiction to Fantasy Magazine, Lightspeed Magazine, and Neon Hemlock Press among others. He is the co-editor of Honey & Hot Wax: An Anthology of Erotic Art Games (Pelgrane Press, 2020) and Strange Lusts / Strange Loves: An Anthology of Erotic Interactive Fiction (Strange Horizons, 2021). Find him on Twitter @SharangBiswas and some of his games at astrolingus.itch.io

MUSIC

"Darkness" by Three Chain Links
"Concerto Grosso G Minor 1" by the Advent Chamber Orchestra
"Duduk Drone" by Patrick Sainton
"Discovery" by Scott Holmes
"Cylinder Two" by Chris Zabriskie
"Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes

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Undead Horde Jan 31, 2022

The Monster Manual describes Skeletons and Zombies as “the foot soldiers of an undead army. While skeletons are capable of following simple and direct orders, making them capable of tasks such as loading catapults or forming a shield wall, zombies are mindless soldiers, taking the most direct route to enemies, unable to comprehend obstacles or dangerous terrain.”

In this episode, we are joined by Amelia Antrim.

Amelia (she/her) is one of the co-hosts of Character Creation Cast, a podcast that explores roleplaying games by sitting down with guests and making characters in a new system each month. She is also the co-host of Garbage of the Five Rings, a podcast devoted to the lore and history of the Legend of the Five Rings, for when you love something dearly but you know it’s trash. She is also a judge for the 2021-2022 ENnie Awards. She can be found on Twitter @gingerreckoning.

MUSIC

"The Warbird" by Tri Tachyon
"Please Wake Up" by Meydn
"March of the Spoons" by Kevin Macleod
"Triumph" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"Sunset" by Kai Engel
"Unnatural Situation" by Kevin Macleod
"Ondes de Gravit" by Mathieu Lamontagne & Emmanuel Toledo
"Discovery" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin Macleod
"Lost Time" by Kevin Macleod

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Oozes Jan 17, 2022

Oozes are described in the Monster Manual as creatures that “thrive in the dark, shunning areas of bright light and extreme temperatures. They flow through the damp underground, feeding on any creature or object that can be dissolved, slinking along the ground, dripping from walls and ceilings, spreading across the edges of underground pools, and squeezing through cracks. The first warning an adventurer receives of an ooze’s presence is often the searing pain of its acidic touch.”

Get early and bonus ad-free episodes, Dylan's DM notes, print-ready maps of our encounters, and more at patreon.com/killeverymonster

In this episode, we are joined by WallE.

WallE is a personality in the TTRPG scene featured on many different streams and shows. They are a constant feature on the Gnomebrew morning show, 4 time TTRPGif nominated player and your internet best friend.

MUSIC

"Aquarium" by Kevin Macleod
"Lost Time" by Kevin Macleod
"The Spaghetti Western Set" by Brett Van Donsel
"Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies" by Kevin Macleod
"Cylinder Four" by Chris Zabriskie

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Troll Jan 03, 2022

Trolls are described in the Monster Manual as “fearsome green-skinned giants, eating anything they can catch and devour. Only acid and fire can arrest the regenerative properties of a troll’s flesh."

We are joined by Nome.

Nome has been running games in various systems for almost two decades and puts those skills to use in real life, where he works at a children's bookstore putting on events for kids (and trying to indoctrinate them into tabletop gaming). He can be found on Twitter at @NomeDaBarbarian, where he talks about gaming, weird animals, and ADHD.

MUSIC

"Hall of the Mountain King" by Kevin MacLeod
"Plague" by Kai Engel
"Long Road Ahead" by Kevin MacLeod
"Everest" by Scott Holmes

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Mimic Dec 06, 2021

Mimics are described in the Monster Manual as “shapeshifting predators able to take on the form of inanimate objects to lure creatures to their doom. In dungeons, these cunning creatures most often take the form of doors and chests, having learned that such forms attract a steady stream of prey.”

We are joined by Robert Reeve.

Rob is a designer, writer, and editor who you might remember from a viral post about his mom’s toothpaste and the extensive network of targeted ad tracking surrounding it. He livestreams The Lawful, the Chaotic, and the Ugly, a Feywild Western adventure he wrote. He’s with us today because he released a booklet called This Booklet Is A Mimic, available on DriveThruRPG. You can find him on Twitter, Twitch, and other social media platforms that don’t start with twuh at RobertGReeve.

MUSIC

"Can't Relive The Party" by Toussaint Morrison
"Plague" by Kai Engel
"The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin Macleod
"Black Gloves" by Vitus Von Degen
"Temple of Dwarf Chant" by BattleBards
"The Time to Run" by Dexter Britain
"Hulk" by Toussaint Morrison

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Flumph Nov 22, 2021

Flumphs are described in the Monster Manual as creatures who “mysteriously drift through the Underdark, propelled through the air by the jets whose sound gives them their name. A flumph glows faintly, reflecting its moods in its color. Soft pink means it is amused, deep blue is sadness, green expresses curiosity, and crimson is anger.

Flumphs are intelligent and wise, and communicate telepathically. Though they resemble jellyfish, flumphs are sentient beings of great intelligence and wisdom, possessing advanced knowledge of religion, philosophy, mathematics, and countless other subjects."

MUSIC

"Brandenburg No.4" by the Advent Chamber Orchestra
"The War In My Head" by Dexter Britain
"Darkness" by Borrtex
"Discovery" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"Epoch" by Jon Luc Hefferman
"A Stranger's Map of Texas" by Michael Chapman & The Woodpiles
"Vision Quest of the Bearheart" by Geronimo Snijtsheuvel
"See You Soon" by Borrtex
"Calm The Fuck Down" by Broke For Free
"Les doutes" by Mathieu Lamontagne & Emmanuel Toledo
"Ondes de Gravit" by Mathieu Lamontagne & Emmanuel Toledo
"Reading The Greens" by Hogan Grip
"Damned" by Scott Holmes

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Doppelganger Nov 08, 2021

Doppelgangers are described in the Monster Manual as “devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures spread fear, suspicion, and deceit better than doppelgangers. Found in every land and culture, they can take on the guise of any individual of any race.”

We are joined by Noir.

Noir is a voice actor, streamer, musician, and improviser. He has studied at Chicago's iO, Westside Theater, and Second City. He is the Nerdy host of Critical Misses' Morning Ritual, creator and Game Master for Kobold Presses Into the Southlands, Magpies CPP Program.

MUSIC

"Creeping" by Borrtex
"Memories Of Thailand" (Beat Doctor's 'stuck in Britain' remix) by Risey
"Darkness" by Three Chain Links
"The Blue Danube Waltz" by Johann Strauss II
"Autumn Mvt 3 Allegro" by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Players
Bartok - Roumanian Folk Dances - Waistband Dance Roumanian Polka Maruntel" by the Advent Chamber Orchestra
"Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 - Bach" by "Dee Yan-Key"
"Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes
"Of Elias Dream" by Bensound

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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DM Notes: Incubus Nov 02, 2021

Before we set out to record the Incubus episode, we got together with Mike to make sure we could figure out a way to handle the problematic aspects of the creature. We wanted to retain the danger of an Incubus' charm without it being harmful to the players at the table and the audience listening.

Sly Flourish's Session 0 Safety Tools

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Incubus Oct 25, 2021

The Monster Manual states that “Succubi and Incubi inhabit all of the Lower Planes, and the lascivious dark-winged fiends can be found in service to devils, demons, night hags, rakshasas, and yugoloths. Asmodeus, ruler of the Nine Hells, uses these fiends to tempt mortals to perform evil acts. The demon lord Graz’zt keeps succubi and incubi as advisers and consorts.

Though legend speaks of them separately, any succubus can become an incubus, and vice versa. Most of these fiends do have a preference for one form or the other. Mortals only rarely see a succubus or incubus in its true form, however, for the fiend typically begins its corruption in veiled, insidious ways.”

Listen to our Session 0 safety brief for the Incubus encounter

We are joined by Mike.

Mike—whose pronouns are he/they—is a video producer and streamer from the Pacific Northwest. You can find him weekly on Let’s Get Wildemount via @CriticalBard. His pastimes include caring for his dogs, tabletop games, and losing his sense of self by endlessly scrolling Wikipedia.

MUSIC

"Beautiful Geometry" by Phish Funk
"A Stranger's Map of Texas" by Michael Chapman & The Woodpiles
"Haere Mai Ambient Mix" by Parvus Decree
"Sexy Time" by Leather Uppers
"Going Undercover" by Borrtex
"Depths of Self-Deception" by Parvus Decree
"Seeing The Future" by Dexter Britain

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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Hag Oct 11, 2021

Green Hags are described in the Monster Manual as “wretched and hateful creatures that dwell in dying forests, lonely swamps, and misty moors, making their homes in caves. Green hags love to manipulate other creatures into doing their bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts.”

Get our DM's notes and print-ready maps for the Hag encounter

We are joined by Sally Tamarkin.

Sally—whose pronouns are she/her—is an editor, writer, and sensitivity reader. She’s been a lifestyle journalist since 2014 and a TTRPG enthusiast since about 1988 when she discovered her older brother’s Advanced Dungeons and Dragons books and began to read and (obsessively re-read) them. She has a master’s of social work in community organizing and co-hosts the podcast Oh, I Like That. You can find her online @sallyt and at sally.gay.

BLOOD LIBEL

The term blood libel refers to the false allegation that Jews used the blood of non-Jewish, usually Christian children, for ritual purposes. The Nazis made effective use of the blood libel to demonize Jews, with Julius Steicher's newspaper Der Stürmer making frequent use of ritual murder imagery in its antisemitic propaganda.

MUSIC

"Darkness" by Three Chain Links
"Please Wake Up" by Meydn
"Everest" by Scott Holmes
"Seeing The Future" by Dexter Britain
"Depths of Self-Deception" by Parvus Decree
"Oblivion Cage I" by Parvus Decree

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

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The Mardagayl Sep 30, 2021

After the werewolf episode, Superdillin wrote a short story about an Armenian lycanthropy myth, the Mardagayl. It touched us, and we asked them if they would record it so we could produce the story and share it with you.

So please welcome back Superdillin as he tells us a werewolf story.

Music from this episode by Ilya Kaplan.

Find out more about the show at killeverymonster.com

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Werewolf Sep 27, 2021

The Monster Manual describes the werewolf as “a savage predator. In its humanoid form, a werewolf has heightened senses, a fiery temper, and a tendency to eat rare meat. Its wolf form is a fearsome predator, but its hybrid form is more terrifying by far — a furred and well-muscled humanoid body topped by a ravening wolf’s head. A werewolf can wield weapons in hybrid form, though it prefers to tear foes apart with its powerful claws and bite.”

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In this episode, we are joined by writer and gamemaster Diana. Diana (or Superdillin) is a tabletop RPG creator and entertainer, author of Neverland the Impossible Island a 5e Setting guide, 1/2 of the Femsplained podcast, and a big ol' queer dork.

MUSIC

"I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor" by Chris Zabriskie
"Oneiri" by Kai Engel
"Sunset" by Kai Engel
"Cylinder Seven" by Chris Zabriskie
"Mermaid" by Tenebrous Brothers Carnival

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for our Season 1 Mailbag episode!

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Goblin Sep 13, 2021

The Monster Manual describes goblins as “small, black-hearted, selfish humanoids that lair in caves, abandoned mines, despoiled dungeons, and other dismal settings. Individually weak, goblins gather in large—sometimes overwhelming—numbers. They crave power and regularly abuse whatever authority they obtain.”

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In this episode, we are joined by writer and gamemaster Michael Loving (who is also known as Captain Mel) and whose pronouns are he/him. Michael is a professional voice actor, game master, writer, and editor for tabletop RPGs. He is a regular cast member on the D&D Actual Play Podcast "The League of Ultimate Questing" and an irregular guest star on Godsfall, when Aram bothers to make time for his friends. You can find him on Twitter at @OG_Captain_MEL.

MUSIC

"The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod
"Ghost Dance" by Kevin MacLeod
"Miris Magic Dance" by Kevin MacLeod
National Anthem of USSR
"Fiddles McGinty" by Kevin MacLeod

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for our Season 1 Mailbag episode!

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Banshee Aug 30, 2021

The Monster Manual describes the banshee as “the undead remnants of elves who, blessed with great beauty, failed to use their gift to bring joy to the world. Instead, they used their beauty to corrupt and control others. Elves afflicted by the banshee’s curse experience know no gladness, feeling only distress in the presence of the living. As the curse takes its toll, their minds and bodies decay until death completes their transformation into undead monsters.”

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We are joined this episode by writer and conservationist Orla ní Dhúill.

Orla is an Irish writer and professional tree botherer bouncing between Dublin and an island off the west coast of Ireland where she can stand on sea cliffs and scream to her heart's content. She is the creator of best-selling DMs Guild adventure Murder on the Eberron Express and a contributor to 2c Gaming's TPK Bestiary Vol 2.

MUSIC

"Song of the Banshee" by Aine Minogue
"Virtutes Vocis" and "Virtutes Instrumenti" by Kevin MacLeod
"The Path of the Goblin King" by Kevin MacLeod
"See You Soon" by Borrtex
"Hero Down" by Kevin MacLeod
"Blizzard" by Kai Engel
"Capital City" by Sebastian Anus

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Each episode we are joined by a guest to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures. We debate tactics for maximizing these creatures in your game, and we ask the ever-important question: are they really a monster?

Send us your questions for our next mailbag episode!

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Welcome to Kill Every Monster Aug 30, 2021

Welcome to Kill Every Monster.

Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. We are joined by a guest each episode to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures while asking a central question: are they truly a monster?

Episodes run about an hour; half discussion, and half trying to bring down the greatest horror in all of Dungeons and Dragons: Aram Vartian. Immediately following this series announcement is our pilot episode, the Banshee with writer and conservationist Orla Ní Dhuil. To learn more about the show, head on over to killeverymonster.com.

There you’ll find links to our Discord and Twitter, and ways that you can help support the show while getting exclusive, monthly rewards like early episode releases and our Lorekeeper notes. Check out all of our rewards at patreon.com/killeverymonster.

So check out the pilot episode right now on iTunes, Spotify, and any place you get your podcasts. And thank you for listening to KILL EVERY MONSTER!

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