Podcasts by Kill Every Monster

Dinosaurs from 2023-11-21T11:00

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,...

Mephit from 2023-10-29T10:31:09

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 s...

People from 2023-10-09T14:22

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, podcaste...

Welcome to Replay and DIE RPG from 2023-09-24T14:17

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...

Modron from 2023-09-18T11:34

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 cl...

Qilin from 2023-09-03T04:00

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 ev...

Tarrasque (Part 2) from 2023-07-03T04:00

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 powe...

Tarrasque (Part 1) from 2023-06-19T04:00

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 powe...

Medusa from 2023-06-06T04:00

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....

Medusa from 2023-06-06T04:00

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....

Blink Dog from 2023-05-15T04:00

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 ...

Black Dragon (Part 2) from 2023-05-01T04:00

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 crumblin...

Will-o-Wisp from 2023-04-03T04:00

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 join...

Gengar from 2023-03-20T04:00

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 an...

Pixie from 2023-03-06T05:00

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...

Does It Murder S2 from 2023-01-09T05:00

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 Lo...

Roc from 2022-12-26T05:00

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 th...

Season 2 Mailbag from 2022-12-12T05:00

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 ab...

Kappa from 2022-11-28T05:00

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 ...

Podspeak 001: The Invasion from 2022-11-23T05:00

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 cl...

Myconids from 2022-10-31T04:00

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 sh...

Mind Flayer from 2022-10-18T20:07

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...

Shambling Mound (Part 2) from 2022-10-03T04:00

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 or...

Shambling Mound (Part 1) from 2022-09-19T04:00

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 or...

Unicorn from 2022-09-05T04:00

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 creatur...

Giant Insects from 2022-08-22T04:00

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 Jes...

Aboleth (Part 2) from 2022-08-01T04:00

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 abo...

Aboleth (Part 1) from 2022-07-25T04:00

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 abo...

Rakshasa from 2022-07-11T04:00

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 tak...

Dryad from 2022-06-27T04:00

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 thos...

Cambion from 2022-06-13T04:00

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, leath...

Nothic from 2022-05-30T04:00

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’ b...

Couatl from 2022-05-16T04:00

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...

DM Notes: Couatl from 2022-05-04T23:43

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 Coua...

DM Notes: Couatl from 2022-05-04T23:43

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 Coua...

Deva from 2022-03-14T04:00

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 it...

Incubui and Immorality from 2022-02-22T09:06:09.902353

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 o...

The Mardagayl from 2022-02-22T09:06:09.899431

Our good friend Diana returns to Kill Every Monster with her tale of an Armenian werewolf, the Mardagayl.

Doppelganger from 2022-02-22T09:06:09.898412

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 an...

Mimic from 2022-02-22T09:06:09.896856

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...

Troll from 2022-02-22T09:06:09.895297

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."

Vampire Prelude from 2022-02-22T02:45

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Untangling the Incubus from 2022-02-15T18:43:20.185953

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 o...

Vampire from 2022-02-14T05:00

Vampires are described in the Monster Manual 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. Vampir...

Undead Horde from 2022-01-31T05:00

Skeletons and Zombies are described in the Monster Manual as “the foot soldiers of an undead army. While skeletons are capable of following simple and direct orders, making them capable of tasks su...

Oozes from 2022-01-17T05:00

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 crea...

Flumph and the Future from 2021-12-20T05:00

Dylan doesn't have any notes for the Flumph encounter (for reasons that will become clear in this bonus episode), so we put together some audio DM's notes...then go completely off-topic.

Flumphs and the Future from 2021-12-20T05:00

Dylan doesn't have any notes for the Flumph encounter (for reasons that will become clear in this bonus episode), so we put together some audio DM's notes...then go completely off-topic.

Flumph from 2021-11-22T05:00

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 faint...

Incubus from 2021-10-25T04:00

Succubi and Incubi are described in the Monster Manual as “inhabiting all of the Lower Planes, the lascivious dark-winged fiends can be found in service to devils, demons, night hags, rakshasas, an...

Hag from 2021-10-11T04:00

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 manipu...

Werewolf from 2021-09-27T04:00

Werewolves are described in the Monster Manual as “savage predators. In its humanoid form, a werewolf has heightened senses, a fiery temper, and a tendency to eat rare meat. Its wolf form is a fear...

Goblin from 2021-09-13T04:00

Goblins are described in the Monster Manual as “small, black-hearted, selfish humanoids that lair in caves, abandoned mines, despoiled dungeons, and other dismal settings. Individually weak, goblin...

Banshee from 2021-08-30T04:05

Banshees are described in the Monster Manual 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 ...

Welcome to Kill Every Monster from 2021-08-30T04:00

Welcome to Kill Every Monster.

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 p...

Welcome to Kill Every Monster from 2021-08-30T04:00

Welcome to the preview of Kill Every Monster, as we introduce our hosts: Dylan Malenfant and Aram Vartian.

Getting to Know You from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.097161

The players settle in to their new lives at the Temple of Udea and get to know their fellow classmates

Zendar Garrul from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.078217

We learn more about Zendar Garrul, the Demigod of Shadows

Best in Class from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.072422

The players face off against a Chimera in hunting class and meet some of the Temple's ex-students.

Mailbag Episode from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.069113

Our first mailbag episode where we try and answer all of your questions about Rise of the Demigods

Know Your Place from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.068228

Students are missing, Demigods outside the temple are missing, and a strange mural appears outside Archon Mordock’s office.

Enough is Enough from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.064631

Season 2 launches as the players have grown to distrust their teachers and the Temple of Udea.

A Twist In Time from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.041853

The players plan their next step and deal with questions from a local force, while Zendar meets some members of the Forgotten.

You Can't Go Home Again from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.040910

Mysterious forces are working against the players as they take a vote to see what they'll do next.

Visions of Madness from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.034857

The Demiteens battle against a cloud of stirges is a desperate fight to keep their airship aloft.

Hard Choices from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.028598

The gang struggles with issues of life and death as they try and decide what targets to purse next.

The Dawnbreaker from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.024400

As the players learn more about the threats that face them , they make plans to return to the Temple of Udea and deal with Archon Mordock.

Back to School from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.023420

The players make a pact with the Aarakocra and lead a small army to take on the Temple of Udea

Let's Kill the Dean from 2021-07-23T06:18:38.022062

Our young demigods pull together, gather their alliws, and return to the Temple of Udea to take out Dean Mordock.

Pride Week MASKS One-Shot "Prometha Unbound" from 2020-06-17T03:00:02

An 80's alien, a kind-hearted cyborg, a mysterious hellbeast, and himbo-hulk seek to make their mark on Halcyon City in our Pride one-shot: "Promethia Unbound"

Wrath of the Gods from 2020-02-24T06:00:06

The young demigods deal with an out-of-control Virok as raw power explodes in the horizon.

Hell or High Water from 2020-02-17T06:00:06

In the aftermath of killing Reil, the young demigods reassure one another as they prepare to face off against a much bigger threat.

Death of a Demigod from 2020-02-10T06:00:25

Our crew wrestles with the choices they have made as we say goodbye to a Demigod.

Battle For Besa from 2020-01-13T06:00:01

The players defend themselves against assaults from all sides as the Seekers try and return them to the Temple of Udea.

2019 PAX U Panel from 2019-12-15T07:36:43

The cast, special guests , and friends of Rise of the Demigods took the stage at Pax U in Philadelphia to talk about Guiding Queer Narratives in TTRPGs

Hide and Seek from 2019-10-28T05:00:22

The players enter the ruins of Besa and face off against the guardians within as the Seeker airship draws ever closer.

Relics and Bones from 2019-10-14T05:00:06

The players find out what is at the end of the compass and struggle to reconcile their choices.

Roc and a Hard Place from 2019-09-18T02:10:15

The players repair their airship and soar over the ruins of Besa, attracting some unwanted attention.

The Swarm from 2019-08-31T18:15:27

The crew of Demiteens faces a series of unforeseen obstacles after crossing over the southern mountains in their quest to follow St. Barb's compass

The Company We Keep from 2019-08-26T05:00:04

Zendar gets his first mission from Cyrog, who sends Pif (Demigod of Incarceration) and Sodryn (Demigod of Killer Whales) along with him.

Finding Trust from 2019-07-29T05:00:01

The players try and appease an Aarakocra boarding party while struggling to keep the airship aloft in a powerful storm.

Unwelcome Guests from 2019-07-22T05:00:17

The players pull together to deal with a powerful threat while Janus wrestles with personal demons.

Heading South from 2019-07-15T00:00:07

The players scramble to defend the ship as relationships between the students begin to fray.

Future Present from 2019-06-24T05:00:03

The players struggle with what to do next as a strange visitor haunts their dreams.

Heading North from 2019-06-17T05:00:39

The players steal an airship and heard north with most of the other students.

The Demigod of Red from 2019-06-16T18:49:13

A Surprise One-Shot in Partnership with Prism Pals!!

School's Out from 2019-06-12T17:37:27

The players rush to figure out a plan after breaking Slugs out of the hospital.

Season 1 Recap from 2019-05-19T05:00:02

We recap our inaugural season of Rise of the Demigods with a look-back on Season 1.

Out of the Woods from 2019-04-22T05:00

Barb talks to his mother, Astrid calls forth her divine father, Teodor confronts himself, and Janus hatches a plan to find out what's happening at the hospital

Let's Fight the Dean from 2019-04-15T05:00

The Pack prepares for battle against their beholder Dean, the Demigod of Balance.

Spread Your Wings from 2019-03-24T05:00

Alliances are made, secrets are stollen, and Janus decides to spread his wings.

A Shadow Grows from 2019-03-19T05:00

Our heroes deal with the aftermath of their hunting class while Zender tags along.

Sins of the Past from 2019-03-10T06:00

Our heroes deal with the aftermath of the attack on the Temple of Udea and we find out what happened while they were exploring the valley below.

Pixie Emergency from 2019-02-25T06:00

The players face a series of trials, both personal and physical, as they navigate the valley beneath the temple of Udea.

Meet the Dean from 2019-02-18T06:00

Our heroes get ready for their hunting class as Saint Barb has a meeting with the Dean.

Chasing Waterfalls from 2019-02-11T06:00

Our heroes face-off against their greatest challenge yet; four-on-four combat against a team led by Malvorn, the Demigod of Victory.

The Lies We Tell from 2019-01-27T06:00

Trust is broken within the party as the players all struggle to adjust to their lives within the Temple of Udea

The Screaming Horror from 2019-01-20T06:00

The players race to the valley floor below the Temple of Udea to save their friend Janus

A Bridge Too Far from 2019-01-13T06:00

The players settle into their new lives in the temple of Udea, and report to their first classes

The Temple of Udea from 2018-12-26T06:00

Our young demigod heroes are brought together for the first time to face training and trails in the Temple of Udea

Teodor Zildaya from 2018-12-20T03:03

The fourth of four character preludes from the new Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast and video show, Rise of the Demigods. Joey Barranco joins the cast as Teodor Zildaya, the gnome Demigod...

Janus de Cassiel from 2018-12-20T03:02

The third of four character preludes from the new Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast and video show, Rise of the Demigods. Arvey Bassa joins the cast as Janus de Cassiel, the aasimar Demigo...

Saint Barb from 2018-12-20T03:01

The second of four character preludes from the new Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast and video show, Rise of the Demigods

Astrid Elvëa from 2018-12-16T19:39

The first of four character preludes from the new Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast and video show, Rise of the Demigods. McKenzie Wilkes joins the cast as Astrid Elvëa, the wood elf Demigod o...