Kill Every Monster
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 is this creature? Are they really a monster? How would you change them in Dungeons and Dragons? Each episode of Kill Every Monster is a contained story, so you never have to worry about being caught up or listening out of order. Pick any monster you like and dive right in! The show is free and available anywhere you get your podcasts. We are supported by listeners like you via Patreon where you can get ad-free versions of each episode a week early, and Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes like our DM Notes and and Cutting Room Floor series.
Episodes
March 3, 2025 • 89 mins
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 c...
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February 3, 2025 • 1 min
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
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February 3, 2025 • 90 mins
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.
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Dylan Malenfant: Producer, Host
Aram Vartian: Produce...
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January 20, 2025 • 81 mins
The Monster Manual states that "ancient empires once cast long shadows over a world that quaked beneath the giants’ feet. In those lost days, these towering figures were dragon slayers, dreamers, crafters, and kings, but their kind fell from glory long ago. However, even divided among secluded clans scattered throughout the world, the giants maintain the customs and traditions of old."
We are joined by Tracy Barnett
Tracy...
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January 6, 2025 • 1 min
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
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January 6, 2025 • 70 mins
The Monster Manual states that “tens of thousands of years ago, the elves were divided, with those of benevolent disposition battling those that were selfish and cruel. The war among elvenkind ended when the good elves banished their malevolent kin to the subterranean depths. Here, in the lightless caverns and endless warrens of twisting passages, the dark elves — the drow — found refuge.”
We are joined by Liz and Austin.
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May 20, 2024 • 1 min
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:...
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May 13, 2024 • 1 min
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
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May 13, 2024 • 82 mins
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 podcast host, a writer and an award-winning TTRPG player. They hail from the Philippine...
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April 29, 2024 • 5 mins
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.
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Dylan Malenfa...
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April 29, 2024 • 2 mins
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
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April 29, 2024 • 73 mins
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...
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April 28, 2024 • 11 mins
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...
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April 16, 2024 • 4 mins
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
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Dylan ...
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April 15, 2024 • 3 mins
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
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April 15, 2024 • 85 mins
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 pod...
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April 1, 2024 • 2 mins
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
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April 1, 2024 • 86 mins
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 t...
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March 18, 2024 • 2 mins
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
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March 18, 2024 • 80 mins
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...
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