Kill Every Monster | Listen Free on Castbox. (2024)

Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Displacer Beast episode with a 1-week FREE trial at patreon.com/deadghpostpro.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.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 GormanCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookSend us your questionsfor a future mailbag episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 GormanCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookSend us your questionsfor a future mailbag episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Monsteris 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 questionsfor a future mailbag episode!CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"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 LorelloCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Monsteris 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 questionsfor a future mailbag episode!CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"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 DitlevsenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Aram answer your questions about season 3 of Kill Every Monster.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane LorelloCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane LorelloCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane LorelloCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Mephits (audio)DM Notes: Mephits (video)We are joined by special guest Superdillin to talk about elemental goblins and Baldur's Gate.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorSuperdillin: Guest, host of the One Shot Network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Monsteris 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 questionsfor a future mailbag episode!CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane LorelloCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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."CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Monsteris 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 questionsfor a future mailbag episode!CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane LorelloCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Monsteris 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 questionsfor a future mailbag episode!CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane LorelloCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"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 ZabriskieCOMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookKill Every Monsteris 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 questionsfor a future mailbag episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices