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Kill Every Monster
Yuan-Ti
The Yuan-Ti were “originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new people who mix characteristics of humans and snakes.”We are joined by Sebastian Yūe.Sebastian is a game writer, editor, and designer based in Canada. They like to explore queer, monstrous themes, and have contributed to TTRPGs such as Daggerheart, the Cosmere RPG, Pathfinder, and Apocalypse Keys. They are also the publishing coordinator and community manager at Hit Point Press.CASTDylan M...
2025-10-31
1h 07
Kill Every Monster
Gnoll
Gnolls are described in the Monster Manual as "feral humanoids that attack settlements along the frontiers and borderlands of civilization without warning, slaughtering their victims and devouring their flesh."We are joined by Khaldoun.Khaldoun Khelil has been developing and writing games for over 20 years. He has written for numerous RPGs and worked for think tanks such as the Middle East Institute and the World Policy Institute. Khaldoun writes games of personal horror, political conspiracy, and dark fantasy. His credits include work on Dune, Vampire the Masquerade, Werewolf the Apocalypse, Mummy the Curse, Vampire the R...
2025-10-13
1h 14
Kill Every Monster
Rust Monster
Welcome to the launch of Season 5!Rust Monsters are described in the Monster Manual as "strange, normally docile creatures corrode ferrous metals, then gobble up the rust they create. In doing so, they have ruined the armor, shields, and weapons of countless adventurers."We are joined by Zac.Zac Mahadeo is an artist blacksmith from Canada. He specializes in sculpture and lighting design, and works alongside his wife at their forges in Toronto and Huntsville. You can find him on instagram @carbon.and.iron or online at carboniron.ca. He does not make...
2025-09-29
1h 32
Kill Every Monster
Dylan Is Mad About A Thing 001 - World Building
Hey people, this is Aram.Dylan has been mulling over some thoughts on world building, so we sat down in front of our mics and hashed them out over an hour. We talk about some of the troupes that annoy us and came up with suggestions on how we think our fantasy playgrounds can be made better.We will occasionally revisit this format (and come up with an actual name for it) in the future, but for now...welcome to Dylan Is Mad About A Thing, episode 1: Worldbuilding.CASTDylan Malenfant: Producer, Host...
2025-09-08
1h 17
Kill Every Monster
Treant
Treants are described in the Monster Manual as "awakened trees that dwell in ancient forests. Although treants prefer to while away the days, months, and years in quiet contemplation, they fiercely protect their woodland demesnes from outside threats."We are joined by Anica.Anica Cihla is the brand director for Hero Forge, a browser-based character creator that lets you create custom minis for tabletop gaming. Outside of her day job, she's also a writer, stand up comedian, and TTRPG designer. Keep up with her on twitter.com/anicacihla.CASTDylan Malenfant: Producer, Host...
2025-07-28
1h 53
Kill Every Monster
Peryton
Perytons are described in the Monster Manual as "bizarre creatures that blend the body and wings of a bird of prey with the head of a stag. Its strangest feature is its shadow, which appears humanoid rather than reflecting the creature’s physical form."We are joined by Puja.Puja is a queer, Indian-American actual play streamer, writer, and most recently, voice actor, who loves using gameplay as a medium to challenge herself as an improviser, performer, and storyteller. You can find her on socials @puja (Bluesky and Twitter), @pujabberwocky (everything else) or at pujavaarta.co...
2025-07-14
1h 16
Kill Every Monster
Oblex
The Monster Manual describes the origin of the Oblex as “a slime capable of assaulting the minds of other creatures. These pools of jelly are cunning hunters that feed on thoughts and memories.”We are joined by Diana Fay.Diana (she/her) is a TTRPG content creator who specializes in teaching people how to be better players and DMs by providing lifehacks, shortcuts, and formulas to upgrade their game. She is also a social media consultant, and will be at a ton of cons this year, including GenCon, TwitchCon, PAX West, and PAX Unplugged. You can find...
2025-03-03
1h 29
Dead Ghost Productions
Mars Colony 3: "Campaign"
Kelly Perkins was summoned to Mars to help save the dying colony. He set about winning the hearts and minds of the people tasked with maintaining and improving me, MARTI (Mars Artificial Recurrent Technology interface), by giving away 100 tickets to Earth and back during a 100-day work crunch. He encouraged everyone to participate by engaging with me in new and unique ways in an effort to get me to think differently. Many chose to share their music and stories with me, which awakened dormant subroutines that once belonged to my sister AI, LUCI. LUCI created several problems...
2025-02-10
1h 06
Dead Ghost Productions
Mars Colony 3: "Campaign"
Kelly Perkins was summoned to Mars to help save the dying colony. He set about winning the hearts and minds of the people tasked with maintaining and improving me, MARTI (Mars Artificial Recurrent Technology interface), by giving away 100 tickets to Earth and back during a 100-day work crunch. He encouraged everyone to participate by engaging with me in new and unique ways in an effort to get me to think differently. Many chose to share their music and stories with me, which awakened dormant subroutines that once belonged to my sister AI, LUCI. LUCI created several problems...
2025-02-10
1h 06
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Lich
Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Lich episode with a 1-week FREE trial at patreon.com/deadghpostpro. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITY Bluesky Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook
2025-02-03
01 min
Kill Every Monster
Lich
We are joined by Eric Silver.Eric Silver is an award-winning podcast producer, game designer, and teacher based in the great state of New York. He is recognized widely as the Best Game Master in Podcasting, running the actual play TTRPG show Join the Party since 2017. His most recent game, Model Our Nations, is out now. Find him on bluesky at @ericsilver.bsky.social.CASTDylan Malenfant: Producer, HostAram Vartian: Producer, Editor MUSIC“A Truly Powerful Force” by NC Music“Ancient Spells” by Ruiqi Zhao“Shivers in the Shadows” by Victor Lundberg“Demolition Cre...
2025-02-03
1h 30
Kill Every Monster
Giants
We are joined by Tracy BarnettTracy is an award-winning non-binary games designer, podcast and game editor, and project manager from Columbus. They have been making games for almost 10 years. They specialize in games prompted by feelings and deep with story. You can find them online, anywhere @TheOtherTracy.CASTDylan Malenfant: Producer, HostAram Vartian: Producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Silent Motion" by Phoenix Tail"The Verdict" by Trevor Kowalski"Lost in the Badlands" by Sam Will"Urban Chant" by Joseph Beg"Epilogue" by H...
2025-01-20
1h 21
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Drow
Listen to Patreon-exclusive cutting room floor clips of the Drow 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
2025-01-06
01 min
Kill Every Monster
Drow
We are joined by Liz and Austin.CASTDylan Malenfant: Producer, HostAram Vartian: Producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"I'm Looking Ahead" by Ebo Krdum"Salamat" by Ebo Krdum"Oh Motherland" by Sight of Wonders"Victims of Regimes" by Ebo Krdum"Abene Funk" by Sillaba"AI" by Lukas Got Lucky"669X" by Lennon Hutton"A Cold Wind" by Savvun"Mongolian Barbecue" by Lennon Hutton"Dark Space" by Ave Air"Horn" by DEX 1200"Automatic City" by Hampus Naeselius"Shadows Unseen" by DEX 1200"Time is Up" by Hampus Naeseliu...
2025-01-06
1h 10
Dead Ghost Productions
Mars Colony 2: "Luci"
Kelly Perkins was summoned to Mars to help save the dying colony. Upon his arrival, he spent most of his time ingratiating himself to the local news media and hired beat reporter Sidney Fane to present his message to the people of Mars and Earth.He sought out me—the Mars Artificial Recurrent Technology Interface—in order to understand why I was drawing so much power from the reactor. I explained that I needed the power in order to grow.The citizens of Mars are very demanding, and ask for things my systems are currently unab...
2024-11-25
1h 10
Dead Ghost Productions
Mars Colony 2: "Luci"
Kelly Perkins was summoned to Mars to help save the dying colony. Upon his arrival, he spent most of his time ingratiating himself to the local news media and hired beat reporter Sidney Fane to present his message to the people of Mars and Earth.He sought out me—the Mars Artificial Recurrent Technology Interface—in order to understand why I was drawing so much power from the reactor. I explained that I needed the power in order to grow.The citizens of Mars are very demanding, and ask for things my systems are currently unab...
2024-11-25
1h 10
Dead Ghost Productions
Mars Colony 1: "Arrival"
“What's the use of looking at Mars through a telescope, sitting on panels, writing books, if it isn't to guarantee, not just the survival of mankind, but mankind surviving forever!” ― Ray Bradbury, Mars and the Mind of ManThe TTRPG Mars Colony was written by Tim C. Koppang and is designed for two players. One takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “savior”—named Kelly Perkins—while the other plays the Governor, responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the savior faces a constant struggle between compet...
2024-10-18
1h 17
Dead Ghost Productions
Mars Colony 1: "Arrival"
“What's the use of looking at Mars through a telescope, sitting on panels, writing books, if it isn't to guarantee, not just the survival of mankind, but mankind surviving forever!” ― Ray Bradbury, Mars and the Mind of ManThe TTRPG Mars Colony was written by Tim C. Koppang and is designed for two players. One takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “savior”—named Kelly Perkins—while the other plays the Governor, responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the savior faces a constant struggle between compet...
2024-10-18
1h 17
Dead Ghost Productions
HUNT(er/ed)
A fast-paced, two player TTRPG about a Hunter and the Monster they are pursuingGET THE GAME!Pick Up A Copy of Hunt(er/ed) On Kickstarter!CASTHunter: DillinHunted: DylanMUSIC"See You" by Alex Kehm"Those Moments" by Hampus Naeselius"Wrench" by Ethan Sloan"Lost in Desire" by John Barzetti"Mythical Trees" by DEX 1200"Descends to Rise" by DEX 1200"In Waves" by Hampus Naeselius"Eupheme" by Ben Elson"Orcus" by Lennon Hutton"Red Alert" by Lennon Hutton"Crawling" by Hanna Ekström"Tvivel" by Hanna Eks...
2024-07-15
1h 10
Dead Ghost Productions
HUNT(er/ed)
A fast-paced, two player TTRPG about a Hunter and the Monster they are pursuingGET THE GAME!Pick Up A Copy of Hunt(er/ed) On Kickstarter!CASTHunter: DillinHunted: DylanMUSIC"See You" by Alex Kehm"Those Moments" by Hampus Naeselius"Wrench" by Ethan Sloan"Lost in Desire" by John Barzetti"Mythical Trees" by DEX 1200"Descends to Rise" by DEX 1200"In Waves" by Hampus Naeselius"Eupheme" by Ben Elson"Orcus" by Lennon Hutton"Red Alert" by Lennon Hutton"Crawling" by Hanna Ekström"Tvivel" by Hanna Eks...
2024-07-15
1h 10
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Dragon Turtle
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. Dylan and Aram discuss what when into making the Dragon Turtle episode and how when things don't work out the first time, how we pick up and start again. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor
2024-05-20
01 min
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Dragon Turtle
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 Bluesky Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook
2024-05-13
01 min
Kill Every Monster
Dragon Turtle
We are joined by Glaiza.Glaiza—whose pronouns are they/he—is a person with many hats. They are a podcast host, a writer and an award-winning TTRPG player. They hail from the Philippines, Brunei, Korea, Cambodia, San Diego California and now currently live somewhere in Portland Oregon. They’re currently the guide to the longest running Monster Care Squad Actual Play: From the Library. And not to brag - but the creator of said game called it “The best monster care squad stream”.Dragon Turtle art by Ben Sigas. CASTDylan Malenfant...
2024-05-13
1h 22
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Djinni
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. Dylan and Aram discuss reverse museums, the pitfalls of writing about cultures you do not understand, and how culture (when written by those who have lived it) can really add to a monster's story. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor
2024-04-29
05 min
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Djinni
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
2024-04-29
02 min
Kill Every Monster
Djinni
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 the Mother Lands. You may have seen him in Actual P...
2024-04-29
1h 13
Kill Every Monster
ENnie Awards Submission 2024
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? EPISODESOwlbear, March 4 2023Beholder, March 18, 2023 CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Tru...
2024-04-28
11 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay ENnies Submission 2024
This clip if from Dead Ghost's DIE RPG podcast, "Replay." As our crew approaches the Gamemaster's radio island, they pick up a broadcast from their old show. --- 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. For our first Dead Ghost production...
2024-04-28
13 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay ENnies Submission 2024
This clip if from Dead Ghost's DIE RPG podcast, "Replay." As our crew approaches the Gamemaster's radio island, they pick up a broadcast from their old show. --- 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. For our first Dead Ghost production...
2024-04-28
13 min
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Displacer Beast
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: Displacer Beast (audio) DM Notes: People (video) Dylan and Aram discuss what when into making the Displacer Beast episode and how much they love Dungeons and Dragons vicious little murder machine CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor
2024-04-16
04 min
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Displacer Beast
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
2024-04-15
03 min
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Kuo-toa
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
2024-04-01
02 min
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Beholder
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
2024-03-18
02 min
Kill Every Monster
Beholder
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?K...
2024-03-18
1h 20
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Owlbear
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
2024-03-04
05 min
Kill Every Monster
Owlbear
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 week...
2024-03-04
1h 06
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay Rewind
The cast of Replay gets back together again to discuss our first Dead Ghost series.CASTMaster: Jacob (played by Aram)Dictator: Fern (played by Jenn)Fool: Rory (played by Haley)Emotion Knight: Andrea (played by Alex)Neo: Lukas (played by Kappa)Godbinder: Deliria (played by Banana)SPONSORSBrancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good c...
2024-02-27
1h 25
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay Rewind
The cast of Replay gets back together again to discuss our first Dead Ghost series.CASTMaster: Jacob (played by Aram)Dictator: Fern (played by Jenn)Fool: Rory (played by Haley)Emotion Knight: Andrea (played by Alex)Neo: Lukas (played by Kappa)Godbinder: Deliria (played by Banana)SPONSORSBrancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good c...
2024-02-27
1h 25
Dead Ghost Productions
Interview: Stephanie Hans
This is an interview Alex and Aram conducted with the co-creator of DIE RPG, Stephanie Hans. MUSIC "The Deal" by Ruiqi Zhao "Thrust Bearing" by Hawea "Alienated" by ELFL SPONSORSBrancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good customer service.FIND USPatreon: patreon.com/deadghostproWeb: deadghostpro.comTikTok: tiktok.com...
2024-02-13
33 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Interview: Stephanie Hans
This is an interview Alex and Aram conducted with the co-creator of DIE RPG, Stephanie Hans. MUSIC "The Deal" by Ruiqi Zhao "Thrust Bearing" by Hawea "Alienated" by ELFL SPONSORSBrancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good customer service.FIND USPatreon: patreon.com/deadghostproWeb: deadghostpro.comTikTok: tiktok.com...
2024-02-13
33 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Interview: Kieron Gillen
This is an interview Alex and Aram conducted with the co-producer of DIE RPG, Kieron Gillen. MUSIC "The Deal" by Ruiqi Zhao "Thrust Bearing" by Hawea "Alienated" by ELFL SPONSORSBrancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good customer service.FIND USPatreon: patreon.com/deadghostproWeb: deadghostpro.comTikTok: tiktok.com...
2024-02-06
30 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Interview: Kieron Gillen
This is an interview Alex and Aram conducted with the co-producer of DIE RPG, Kieron Gillen. MUSIC "The Deal" by Ruiqi Zhao "Thrust Bearing" by Hawea "Alienated" by ELFL SPONSORSBrancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good customer service.FIND USPatreon: patreon.com/deadghostproWeb: deadghostpro.comTikTok: tiktok.com...
2024-02-06
30 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 6: "Mix Down"
The players find their way to Jacob's volcano island as they come to terms with what must happen next.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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fa...
2024-01-09
1h 09
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 6: "Mix Down"
The players find their way to Jacob's volcano island as they come to terms with what must happen next.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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fa...
2024-01-09
1h 09
Kill Every Monster
Season 3 Mailbag
Dylan and Aram answer your questions about season 3 of Kill Every Monster. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello COMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kempodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-12-18
58 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 5: "Gain"
Chapter 5: DIE rewards the players with power, and some are tempted to seek even more.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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RP...
2023-12-13
1h 16
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 5: "Gain"
Chapter 5: DIE rewards the players with power, and some are tempted to seek even more.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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RP...
2023-12-13
1h 16
Kill Every Monster
Does It Murder? Season 3
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, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello COMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kempodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-12-04
25 min
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Dinosaurs
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: Dinosaurs (audio) DM Notes: Dinosaurs (video) Aram and Dylan discuss divine worldbuilding, science, and the value of having experts on the show who know what they are talking about. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor
2023-11-29
02 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 4: "Waveform"
Chapter 4: The crew struggles with their past regrets as they sail though a gray void...and face their biggest challenge yet 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. For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG. In DIE RP...
2023-11-28
1h 25
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 4: "Waveform"
Chapter 4: The crew struggles with their past regrets as they sail though a gray void...and face their biggest challenge yet 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. For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG. In DIE RP...
2023-11-28
1h 25
Kill Every Monster
Dinosaurs
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...
2023-11-21
1h 34
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 3: "Clipping"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-11-14
1h 37
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 3: "Clipping"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-11-14
1h 37
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Mephit
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. CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor Superdillin: Guest, host of the One Shot Network.
2023-11-05
05 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 2: "Normalization"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-10-31
1h 47
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 2: "Normalization"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-10-31
1h 47
Kill Every Monster
Mephit
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 podcast. In each episode, we are joined by a guest to discuss...
2023-10-29
1h 23
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 1: "Compression"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-10-17
1h 27
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay 1: "Compression"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-10-17
1h 27
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: People
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: Co-producer, Editor
2023-10-16
02 min
Kill Every Monster
People
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 Monster is a 5th Edition...
2023-10-09
1h 41
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay Prelude: "Room Tone"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-10-03
1h 22
Dead Ghost Productions
Replay Prelude: "Room Tone"
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported in...
2023-10-03
1h 22
Kill Every Monster
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Modron
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, Editor COMMUNITY Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook
2023-09-23
01 min
Kill Every Monster
Modron
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 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...
2023-09-18
1h 15
Dead Ghost Productions
Welcome to Replay and DIE RPG
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG. In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported into a fa...
2023-09-08
13 min
Dead Ghost Productions
Welcome to Replay and DIE RPG
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.For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG. In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported into a fa...
2023-09-08
13 min
Kill Every Monster
Qilin
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 o...
2023-09-03
1h 16
Kill Every Monster
Bonus - Planet Unicorn
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...
2023-07-23
09 min
Kill Every Monster
Tarrasque (Part 2)
We are joined by Harli Kane.Harli—whose pronouns are she/they—is a performer, cosplayer, streamer, TTRPG aficionado, dungeon master, dice fairy, and Brandon Sanderson superfan. She's best known as Luos on The World's Guild, Kayori on Creative Crits, Nezetta on Worldbuilders, and Leo in various other one-shots and stories. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes"Visum" by Kai Engel"Seeker" by Kai Engel"Griffinport" by Novak Cuic"Low H...
2023-07-03
43 min
Kill Every Monster
Tarrasque (Part 1)
We are joined by Harli Kane.Harli—whose pronouns are she/they—is a performer, cosplayer, streamer, TTRPG aficionado, dungeon master, dice fairy, and Brandon Sanderson superfan. She's best known as Luos on The World's Guild, Kayori on Creative Crits, Nezetta on Worldbuilders, and Leo in various other one-shots and stories. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Downfall" by Kai Engel"Envision" by Kevin MacLeod"Winner Winner" by Kevin MacLeod"Darkness Comes" by Kevin MacLeod...
2023-06-19
1h 15
Kill Every Monster
Medusa
We are joined by Nikki.Nikki is an educator, streamer, and LGBTQ+ & Disability advocate. She is also the Producer at Tea TRPG, a Twitch channel dedicated to creating a fun and safe place for marginalized members of the TTRPG communi-tea to connect and play games together. You can follow her on Twitter @halflingnikki or TikTok and Instagram at the same name CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Cambodian Odyssey" by Kevin MacLeod"Algorithms"...
2023-06-06
1h 25
Kill Every Monster
Blink Dog
We are joined by Jessica Marcrum.Jessica Marcrum, also known as angrynerdgirl, was killed by an angry mob before rising from the grave, laptop in one hand and a feral cat in the other. A perennial ENnie nominee and occasional winner, she is a co-founder of Unseelie Studios and has also created numerous playable atrocities like Dumpster Fire and Oops, All Draculas!. She has contributed to work published by A Thinking Ape, Cubicle 7, Hit Point Press, MCDM, and Onyx Path. Jessica can be contacted on Twitter @Miss_Jess03, on Twitch at twitch.tv/angrynerdgirl, and via her website...
2023-05-15
1h 30
Kill Every Monster
Black Dragon (Part 2)
We are joined by Austin Taylor.Austin is a professional podcaster, narrative designer, game performer, and therapist. They are one of the designers of Deimos Academy and a cast member on Transplanar RPG. You can find Austin over on twitter @sailorsctaustin. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Oneiri" by Kai Engel"Morbid Imagination" by Kai Engel"Contention" by Kai Engel"Downfall" by Kai Engel"Ascent" by Jon Luc Hefferman"Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holmes"The Theatri...
2023-05-01
38 min
Kill Every Monster
Black Dragon (Part 1)
We are joined by Austin Taylor.Austin is a professional podcaster, narrative designer, game performer, and therapist. They are one of the designers of Deimos Academy and a cast member on Transplanar RPG. You can find Austin over on twitter @sailorsctaustin.CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, EditorMUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Oneiri" by Kai Engel"Morbid Imagination" by Kai Engel"Contention" by Kai Engel"Downfall" by Kai Engel"Ascent" by Jon Luc Hefferman"Epic Cinematic" by Scott Holm...
2023-04-17
1h 20
Kill Every Monster
Will-o-Wisp
We are joined by Amelia Som.Amelia is an ethereal immortal currently making content in the tabletop game space. They create videos on TikTok and appear in several podcasts and livestreams, including Unprepared Casters and GuildFellows. To see what they’re up to now, you can find them most places @ameliasom or by going to links.ameliasom.com. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"At Rest" by Kevin MacLeod"Biology Slides" by Bleak House"Moorla...
2023-04-03
1h 33
Kill Every Monster
Gengar
We are joined by Miki.Miki Ljuljdurovic, also known online as xwater, is a Nintendo focused content creator in the gaming space. As a top player of video games made for children, he boasts some seriously impressive gaming achievements. Check him out on Twitch, YouTube, or any other main social media under xwater. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Heavy Rock" by Scott Holmes"Lavender Town Theme" by Junichi Masuda"Ghost Processional" by Kevin MacLeod"Kirb...
2023-03-20
1h 32
Kill Every Monster
Pixie
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Brown.Matt (he/him) is a video producer, streamer and professional dungeon master from Melbourne Australia. You may know him from Split the Party and its self titled Actual play series which has just wrapped its 4th season, The TTRPG themed morning show Good Morning RPG on twitch, or their past chaotic shenanigans reacting to their cast member George on the latest Australian season of Beauty and the Geek. He’s also a professional dungeon master who you can hire for your games or corporate events at DungeonMasterForHire.com.au ...
2023-03-06
1h 39
Kill Every Monster
Does It Murder? Season 2
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 Lorello CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebook 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...
2023-01-09
32 min
Kill Every Monster
Roc
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 the oldest dragons in size.”This episode, we are joined by Sian FordSian, whose pronouns are she/her, is a PhD candidate at McMaster University studying Astrobiology and the origin of life on Earth and other planets. In her free time, she watches and photographs birds, collects fossils, and crochets all manner of things. You can find her on twitter @sianeford and on h...
2022-12-26
1h 25
Kill Every Monster
Season 2 Mailbag
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 about Aram?Tune in and find out! CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Amazing Plan" by Kevin MacLeod COMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebook Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons p...
2022-12-12
44 min
Kill Every Monster
Kappa
We are joined by Kappa Chris.Chris is a professional performer, GM, voice actor, and personality in the TTRPG space. He is also one of the people behind Friends Who Roll Dice, the TTRPG group who are all about uplifting BIMPOC, LGBTQIA, Disabled, and other marginalized communities through actual play productions, product highlights, and charity events. He is also one of the hosts and producers for 2Bmovie Podcast. You can find him on Twitter @TheKappaChris for all of his upcoming projects. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly...
2022-11-28
1h 17
Kill Every Monster
Myconids
We are joined by Jenn de la Vega.Jenn de la Vega is a community-oriented caterer and recipe developer based in Brooklyn, NY. Her most recent projects include Filipinx by Angela Dimayuga and Ligaya Mishan as well as One Piece: Pirate Recipes. Outside of the food industry, Jenn serves on the Board of Directors for The Tank and “Death by Audio” Arcade. She also voices Vivian Lakewood on the narrative-play Shadowrun podcast, Fun City. You might catch her as a guest player on Fortunate Horse and Slaydies ATL one-shots. You can find her on social https://twitter.com/Randwiches...
2022-10-31
1h 24
Kill Every Monster
Mind Flayer
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 harvest entire races for their own twisted ends. Four tentacles snake from their octopus-like heads, flexing in hungry anticipation when sentient creatures come near.”We are joined by V.J. Harris.V.J. (they/he) is a professional TTRPG book hoarder—their friends have likened them to a dragon—living in the Midwest. He is one of the authors of the Platinum best-selling DMs Guild supplement “An Elf and an Orc Had a...
2022-10-18
1h 41
Kill Every Monster
Shambling Mound (Part 2)
We are joined by Frankie Larson. Frankie (they/she) is a writer, florist, podcaster, and plant-obsessed ttrpg gamer of over 13 years. You can find them frequently yelling about lawns on twitter at @humanhouseplant, or on their plant podcast, Propagated Podcast. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Floating Cities" by Kevin MacLeod"Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod COMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebook Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and...
2022-10-03
43 min
Kill Every Monster
Shambling Mound (Part 1)
We are joined by Frankie Larson. Frankie (they/she) is a writer, florist, podcaster, and plant-obsessed ttrpg gamer of over 13 years. You can find them frequently yelling about lawns on twitter at @humanhouseplant, or on their plant podcast, Propagated Podcast. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital City" by Stephane Lorello"Floating Cities" by Kevin MacLeod"Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod COMMUNITYDiscordTikTokTwitterRedditInstagramFacebook Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and...
2022-09-19
1h 09
Kill Every Monster
Unicorn
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 creatures that share its domain, and it knows the tongues of elves and sylvan folk. Unicorns allow good-hearted creatures to enter their woods to hunt or gather food, but they hold evil ever at bay. Foul-hearted creatures seldom leave a unicorn’s domain alive.”In this episode, we are joined by Honey, whose pronouns are she/her.Honey is a GM and storyt...
2022-09-05
1h 17
Kill Every Monster
Giant Insects
We are joined by Jessie deHaan.Jessie is a research technician studying insect pests and their predators in greenhouses and agriculture. They are also the host and producer of the SciComm podcast "Gamer's Guide to Ecology" which aims to teach the ecological principles found in open-world video games to the people that play and love them. Not everyone has the chance to grow up surrounded by nature or learn about it. Through the common media of video games, Jessie hopes to teach people about current topics that affect our own natural world like climate change, pollution, and habi...
2022-08-22
1h 27
Kill Every Monster
Aboleth (Part 2)
We are joined by Rich Howard. Rich, whose pronouns are he/him, is a podcaster, writer, and game designer best known for all things underwater. You may know him as the host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, concept lead for the PbtA game Descent into Midnight, or for the 5e conversion of Sam Hing’s Horrors of the Aboleth. You can find him very occasionally on Twitter at @umbralwalker.We were also joined by Susanah Grace and returning guest from the Flumph episode, Alex Boer.Kappa was our announcer. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co...
2022-08-01
52 min
Kill Every Monster
Aboleth (Part 1)
We are joined by Rich Howard. Rich, whose pronouns are he/him, is a podcaster, writer, and game designer best known for all things underwater. You may know him as the host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, concept lead for the PbtA game Descent into Midnight, or for the 5e conversion of Sam Hing’s Horrors of the Aboleth. You can find him very occasionally on Twitter at @umbralwalker.We were also joined by Susanah Grace and returning guest from the Flumph episode, Alex Boer.Kappa was our announcer.CASTDylan Malenfan...
2022-07-25
1h 24
Kill Every Monster
Rakshasa
We are joined by KP.KP is a creative tackling multiple fields including photography, cosplay, Streaming, TTRPG AP, and published written work. He's currently a permanent cast member of Glenbrook Unhallowed (Tales from the Loop AP), Void (Coriolis AP), and City of Light & Shadow (Fate AP), with many other charity one shots and long term APs under his belt. He's worked with major channels and cons, such as Roll20, Kobold Press, Gen Con, Jasper's Game Day. KP is also a Jasper's Game Day Ambassador, using his space to raise over $10k for charity in the last year.
2022-07-11
1h 26
Kill Every Monster
Dryad
We are joined by Emily Buza. Emily is an actress, writer, and podcaster. She is the co-host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, a deep dive podcast about discussing and analyzing the DC Comics animated series Young Justice. And she can also be heard as a guest on several audio dramas and actual play podcasts, often playing superheroes, women with magic, and ladies in space. She can be found on Twitter at @emilyofarden. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music"Capital...
2022-06-27
1h 08
Kill Every Monster
Cambion
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, leathery wings, and sinewy tails are hallmarks of their otherworldly parentage.”We are joined by Anthony Rapp.Anthony is a lifelong geek and actor, who now has the great fortune of living his best geek and actor life by appearing as Commander Paul Stamets in Star Trek Discovery. He also has enjoyed a resurgence of DnD love, having played as a kid, but not again un...
2022-06-13
1h 16
Kill Every Monster
Nothic
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’ bones."In this episode, we are joined by Synxiec.Synxiec is a part-time variety streamer on Twitch with a focus on story-driven games and open discussion on the gaming community and culture. Outside of streaming, he’s involved in tabletop gaming, being featured in multiple games as a player and also being a writer for Mnemonic RPG and Into the Motherlands. His pronouns are...
2022-05-30
1h 23
Kill Every Monster
Couatl
We are joined by Carlos Cisco.Carlos, whose pronouns are he/him, is a newly minted narrative designer with work on the DMs guild, #iHunt, and in MCDM’s ARCADIA. Or it feels new because time got real elastic during those early days of the pandemic. His primary craft is television writing but unlike design work his ascent was not quite so propulsive, spending the past decade clawing his way up the ladder to find himself recently as a writer on Star Trek: Discovery. In the immortal and often maligned words of the Enterprise theme song “It’s been a long road, ge...
2022-05-16
1h 21
Kill Every Monster
DM Notes: Couatl
Hey, people! We are changing up how we do Dylan's DM's notes into an audio, post-edit and episode release discussionFor our first Audio DM's Notes, we talk about what went in to producing the Couatl episode.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?Send us yo...
2022-05-05
21 min
Kill Every Monster
Does It Murder?
Send us your questions for a future mailbag episode! CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITYDiscordTwitterRedditInstagramFacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kempodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-30
42 min
Kill Every Monster
Deva
This episode, we are joined by RK.RK - whose pronouns are they/them - is a Pro-GM, Podcaster, Streamer, Writer, Safety Consultant, and Event Organizer. They are the creator of the podcasts Prism Pals & the soon-to-be-released horror podcast, Fear in Living Color. They are also the Safety Consultant for the Professional GMing site Start Playing Games. You can find them online on Twitter @russwildest. CASTDylan Malenfant: Co-producer, GamemasterAram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor MUSIC"Cylinder Three" by Chris Zabriskie"Rites" by Kevin MacLeod"Reggae Life" by GOYMAMBA"Gayatri Mantra (Tape...
2022-03-14
1h 16
Kill Every Monster
Welcome to Kill Every Monster
Welcome to Kill Every Monster. Kill Every Monster is a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. We are joined by a guest each episode to discuss the lore, mechanics, and story potential of classic D&D creatures while asking a central question: are they truly a monster? Episodes run about an hour; half discussion, and half trying to bring down the greatest horror in all of Dungeons and Dragons: Aram Vartian. Immediately following this series announcement is our pilot episode, the Banshee with writer and conservationist Orla Ní Dhuil. To learn more about the show, head on over to killeverymonster.c...
2021-08-30
22 min