About this podcast
A show about monsters, because monsters are great.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 1,057 episodes
- Special Episode: Chaos · 29 minPatreon backer Andrew brings you this special episode all about having absolute, contagious evil in your game ... or not. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting…
- Episode 648: Formless Spawn of Tsathoggua, Ghast and Ghoul · 12 minThere's a lot of me reading classic pulp horror in today's episode. Sometimes it's more; sometimes it's less. Today it's more! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider…
- Special Episode: Monsters of Fallen London · 27 minPatreon backer Ben brings you this special episode all about the monsters of a game I've never played. Did I get it right? If you're enjoying the show, why not consider…
- Episode 647: Fisher From Outside and Flying Polyp · 13 minIn this episode, I actually try to explain what annoys me about completist Easter-egg-hunting. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get…
- Special Episode: Wyrms of Dolmenwood · 23 minPatreon backer Tim brings you this special episode about monsters I like from Dolmenwood -- and why! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon?…
- Episode 646: Elder Thing and Fire Vampire · 14 minTwo classic Cthulhu creatures star in today's episode, but I only really talk about one of them. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll…
- Special Episode: Top Ballista · 26 minPatreon backer Noah brings you this special episode all about the Faenare and other creatures from Top Ballista! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on…
- Episode 645: Dweller in the Depths and Eihort, Broodling of · 10 minTwo monsters, but just one author, feature in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus…
- Special Episode: Wamphyri! · 27 minPatreon backer Scott brings you this special episode all about the monsters of Brian Lumley's Necroscope novels! Find out more about our live Call of Cthulhu actual play event…
- Episode 644: Dhole and Dimensional Shambler · 13 minA 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…
- Episode 643: Desh and Devil Creeper · 11 minTwo 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…
- Episode 642: Dark Crawler and Deep One · 23 minA 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 supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access…
- Special Episode: Hunters Become the Hunted · 22 minPatreon 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…
- Episode 641: Cthulhu, Star-spawn of and Cthulhu, Thrall of · 12 minYou 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 supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of…
- Special Episode: Easy Resurrection · 26 minPatreon backer Spuzz brings you this special episode all about making death less of an obstacle. Support In Search of Adventure here! Download the System Neutral Kit here! If…
- Episode 640: Crawling One and Crystallizers of Dreams, Guardians of · 13 minAn absolute classic and a monster that needs a little spicing up star in today's episode! But which is which? Support In Search of Adventure here! Download the System Neutral Kit…
- Special Episode: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guide to the Universe · 29 minPatreon backer Crystal brings you this special episode all about the creatures of another 80s classic! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from…
- Episode 639: Chthonian, Cold One and Colour out of Space · 11 minWe look at a couple of classic Cthulhu creatures in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new…
- Special Episode: Nephilim · 25 minPatreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about a monster I could swear I've covered already. Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip…
- Episode 638: Chakota and Chaugnar Faugn, Brother of · 12 minTwo big gross brutes from the Malleus Monstrorum star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new…
- Special Episode: Recurring Villains · 23 minPatreon backer Rafe brings you this special episode all about bringing back the bad guys you love to hate! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip…
- Episode 637: Blighted One and Byakhee · 10 minA fungus from space and a bat-winged horror from, er, space star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to…
- Special Episode: The Patterns · 20 minPatreon backer Nathan asked me to figure out his episode pattern, which turned into a rambling discourse on patterns in our games in general. Enjoy! Thanks to Ray Otus for our…
- Episode 636: Ashen One and Atlach-Nacha, Daughter of · 10 minIn this episode, we meet two monsters that were both once like you. Well, kind of like you. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get…
- Episode 635: Abhoth, Spawn of and Adherent of the Unspeakable Oath · 12 minWe're off and running with our first two monsters from the Malleus Monstrorum! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots…
- Episode 634: Malleus Monstrorum Introduction · 10 minWelcome 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…
- Special Episode: The Dragon Masters · 23 minPatreon backer Evan brings you this special episode all about Jack Vance's science-fiction novella, The Dragon Masters! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro…
- Special Episode: Thinkers · 21 minPatreon backer Alexander brings you this special episode all about puzzle monsters, riddle monsters, and strategy challenges! Patreon backer Emil brings you this special episode…
- Special Episode: Attack on Titan · 24 minPatreon backer Damien, co-host of Anime RE:Attache, brings you this special episode all about a show and manga that I know nothing about. Can I get gaming goodness out of it?…
- Special Episode: The Monster Overhaul · 25 minPatreon backer Spyros brings you this special episode all about Skerples' The Monster Overhaul! Patreon backer Emil brings you this special episode all about what happens when…
- Special Episode: Multi-species Societies · 27 minPatreon 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…
- Special Episode: Boss Squads · 25 minPatreon backer Hex brings you this special episode all about themed teams of bad guys and the loot they drop! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on…
- Special Episode: Monsters of Sesame Street · 20 minPatreon backer Ted brings you this special episode about a place where the air is sweet! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access…
- Special Episode: Mind Swaps · 21 minPatreon backer Paul brings you this special episode all about what happens when brain and body don't match. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on…
- Special Episode: Oni · 23 minPatreon backer Jon brings you this special episode all about an iconic Japanese monster! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access…
- Episode 633: Krynn Finale · 13 minWith apologies for the delay, here's the final episode of our Dragonlance season! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to…
- Special Episode: Dead Gods · 24 minPatreon backer Daniel brings you this special episode all about Matt Rhodes' Dead Gods series and what we can learn from it about monster design! If you're enjoying the show, why…
- Scheduling announcement · 1 minHi, everyone. Episodes are going to be a little delayed because I'm not very well at the moment. Ordinary service will resume shortly.
- Scheduling announcement · 1 minHi, everyone. Episodes are going to be a little delayed because I'm not very well at the moment. Ordinary service will resume shortly.
- Episode 632: Yaggol and Yeti-kin, Saqualaminoi · 9 minWe've reached the last two monsters in the Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium Appendix! It's the end of an era. Well, almost. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider…
- Special Episode: Monster Perception · 25 minPatreon backer William brings you this special episode all about what monsters can sense and how changing it can change your game! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider…
- Episode 631: Warrior, Skeleton, Wichtlin and Wyndlass · 11 minIn today's episode, we take a look at some creepy creatures from Krynn. We're almost at the end! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll…
- Episode 630: Thanoi (Walrus Man) and Tylor · 12 minIn today's episode, we ask ourselves whether, when it comes to monster book entries, bigger is always better. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on…
- Episode 629: Stag and Tayling · 12 minThis one's a little late because of travel; sorry! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content…
- Episode 628: Spectral Minion and Spider (of Krynn) · 11 minMy travel schedule means this episode's going up a little earlier than usual. Please enjoy these Krynn monsters on Pacific time! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider…
- Episode 627: Shimmerweed and Skrit · 9 minThe wilds of Krynn might not be Athas-bad, but they're still plenty dangerous, as this episode's monsters demonstrate! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it…
- Special Episode: Monster Roulette 15 · 29 minPatreon backer Gerall brings you this special episode all about generating 1d3+1 of the foul servants of Chaos, the Broo! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting…
- Episode 626: Phaethon and Shadowpeople · 13 minTwo more sentient races who don't want anything to do with outsiders star in today's episode! And get this: I kind of like them! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider…
- Special Episode: Monsters of Mortasheen · 33 minPatreon backer Zach brings you this special episode all about the "horror-Pokemon" world of Mortasheen! You can find the book I'm talking about here. If you're enjoying the show…
- Episode 625: Ogre (of Krynn) and Ogre, High (Irda) · 11 minThree different kinds of ogre star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content…
