Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Djinni episode with a 1-week FREE trial at patreon.com/deadghpostpro. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITY Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

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,...

Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Displacer Beast episode with a 1-week FREE trial at patreon.com/deadghpostpro. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITY Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Learn 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...

Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Kuo-toa episode with a 1-week FREE trial at patreon.com/deadghpostpro. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITY Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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,...

Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Beholder episode with a 1-week FREE trial at patreon.com/deadghpostpro. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITY Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Owlbear episode with a 1-week FREE trial. Your support is what keeps us editing and producing more shows! CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

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 COMMUNITY Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Learn 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.  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 Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Learn 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." CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian:...

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,...

Listen to the full DM Notes for the Mephiit episode ad-free at patreon.com/deadghostpro. 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. 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 Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons...

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:...

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....

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 Learn 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. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer,...

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...

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...

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...