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Kill Every Monster is an award-winning Dungeons and Dragons podcast about every monster in the manual. Co-hosts Dylan and Aram are joined by a guest for a DM-deep-dive into a classic D&D monster. The first part is a discussion, and the second is a one-shot actual play where our guest takes on the role of the monster. Dungeons & Dragons is many things to many people, but at its heart lies a system that rewards players for killing monsters. In each episode we ask three central questions: What ...
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Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Dragon Turtle 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…
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The Monster Manual states that Dragon Turtles are “among the most fearsome creatures of the oceans. As large and voracious as the oldest of its land-based dragon kin, a dragon turtle strikes with its deadly jaws, steaming breath, and crushing tail.” We are joined by Glaiza. Glaiza—whose pronouns are they/he—is a person with many hats. They are a po…
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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…
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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 writ…
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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 thes…
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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 a…
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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…
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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 ma…
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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…
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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 Sp…
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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…
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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 collaborati…
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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/adcho…
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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 Instag…
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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 …
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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 color…
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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 Ga…
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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 f…
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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 …
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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 perso…
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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-win…
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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 i…
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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 po…
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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. …
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