Monster Man

A show about monsters, because monsters are great.

Episode 644: Dhole and Dimensional Shambler 10/12/2026

Episode 644: Dhole and Dimensional Shambler A couple of Lovecraft classics star in today's episode, although I didn't mention that "Through the Gates of the Silver Key" is by Lovecraft and E. Hoffman Price. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/43216823

Episode 643: Desh and Devil Creeper 10/08/2026

Episode 643: Desh and Devil Creeper Two more monsters from the Malleus Monstrorum star in today's episode. One comes from a dimension beyond those we know, and the other one comes from your tummy. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/43216768

Episode 642: Dark Crawler and Deep One 10/05/2026

Episode 642: Dark Crawler and Deep One A worm that might be a dream and a fish that might be a person star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/43185573

Special Episode: Hunters Become the Hunted 10/01/2026

Special Episode: Hunters Become the Hunted Patreon backer Michael brings you this special episode all about what happens when the monsters turn the tables on the heroes! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/43129473

Episode 641: Cthulhu, Star-spawn of and Cthulhu, Thrall of 09/28/2026

Episode 641: Cthulhu, Star-spawn of and Cthulhu, Thrall of You knew there was going to be a lot of Cthulhu stuff! Clue's in the name. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/43064728

Special Episode: Easy Resurrection 09/24/2026

Special Episode: Easy Resurrection Patreon backer Spuzz brings you this special episode all about making death less of an obstacle. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/43025553

Episode 640: Crawling One and Crystallizers of Dreams, Guardians of 09/21/2026

Episode 640: Crawling One and Crystallizers of Dreams, Guardians of An absolute classic and a monster that needs a little spicing up star in today's episode! But which is which? If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42983728

Special Episode: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guide to the Universe 09/17/2026

Special Episode: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guide to the Universe Patreon backer Crystal brings you this special episode all about the creatures of another 80s classic! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42946863

Episode 639: Chthonian, Cold One and Colour out of Space 09/14/2026

Episode 639: Chthonian, Cold One and Colour out of Space We look at a couple of classic Cthulhu creatures in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42903470

Special Episode: Nephilim 09/10/2026

Special Episode: Nephilim Patreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about a monster I could swear I've covered already. Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42866120

Episode 638: Chakota and Chaugnar Faugn, Brother of 09/07/2026

Episode 638: Chakota and Chaugnar Faugn, Brother of Two big gross brutes from the Malleus Monstrorum star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42815050

Special Episode: Recurring Villains 09/03/2026

Special Episode: Recurring Villains Patreon backer Rafe brings you this special episode all about bringing back the bad guys you love to hate! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42763725

Episode 637: Blighted One and Byakhee 08/31/2026

Episode 637: Blighted One and Byakhee 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42628925

Special Episode: The Patterns 08/27/2026

Special Episode: The Patterns 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 for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42579525

Episode 636: Ashen One and Atlach-Nacha, Daughter of 08/24/2026

Episode 636: Ashen One and Atlach-Nacha, Daughter of 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42542765

Episode 635: Abhoth, Spawn of and Adherent of the Unspeakable Oath 08/20/2026

Episode 635: Abhoth, Spawn of and Adherent of the Unspeakable Oath We're off and running with our first two monsters from the Malleus Monstrorum! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42505275

Episode 634: Malleus Monstrorum Introduction 08/17/2026

Episode 634: Malleus Monstrorum Introduction 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to 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. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42468240

Special Episode: The Dragon Masters 08/13/2026

Special Episode: The Dragon Masters Patreon backer Evan brings you this special episode all about Jack Vance's science-fiction novella, The Dragon Masters! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42402525

Special Episode: Thinkers 08/10/2026

Special Episode: Thinkers 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42383805

Special Episode: Attack on Titan 08/06/2026

Special Episode: Attack on Titan Patreon backer Damien, co-host of , 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42349065

Special Episode: The Monster Overhaul 08/03/2026

Special Episode: The Monster Overhaul Patreon backer Spyros brings you this special episode all about Skerples' 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42307185

Special Episode: Multi-species Societies 07/30/2026

Special Episode: Multi-species Societies 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42270370

Special Episode: Boss Squads 07/27/2026

Special Episode: Boss Squads 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42233740

Special Episode: Monsters of Sesame Street 07/20/2026

Special Episode: Monsters of Sesame Street 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42157410

Special Episode: Mind Swaps 07/16/2026

Special Episode: Mind Swaps 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 ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42122890

Special Episode: Oni 07/13/2026

Special Episode: Oni Patreon backer Jon brings you this special episode all about an iconic Japanese monster! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by , used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/42060385

Episode 633: Krynn Finale 07/07/2026

Episode 633: Krynn Finale With apologies for the delay, here's the final episode of our Dragonlance season! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/41994320

Special Episode: Dead Gods 07/05/2026

Special Episode: Dead Gods Patreon backer Daniel brings you this special episode all about Matt Rhodes' series and what we can learn from it about monster design! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a . /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/41964855

Scheduling announcement 07/02/2026

Scheduling announcement Hi, everyone. Episodes are going to be a little delayed because I'm not very well at the moment. Ordinary service will resume shortly. /episode/index/show/monsterman/id/41930365

Scheduling announcement 07/02/2026

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