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
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
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April 15, 2024 • 87 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 po...
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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
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April 1, 2024 • 88 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 to 3B...
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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
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March 18, 2024 • 83 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 find D&D Bu...
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March 4, 2024 • 5 mins
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
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March 4, 2024 • 69 mins
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...
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December 18, 2023 • 60 mins
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
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December 4, 2023 • 27 mins
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
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November 21, 2023 • 97 mins
The Monster Manual describes Dinosaurs as “behemoths that are among the oldest reptiles in the world. Predatory dinosaurs are savage, territorial hunters. Herbivorous dinosaurs are less aggressive, but they might attack to defend their young, or if startled or harassed.
Dinosaurs come in many sizes and shapes. Larger varieties often have drab coloration, while smaller dinosaurs have colorful markings akin to birds. Dinosaurs roam r...
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November 5, 2023 • 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.
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, ...
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October 29, 2023 • 85 mins
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....
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October 16, 2023 • 2 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: 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
D...
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October 9, 2023 • 103 mins
The Monster Manual does not describe people, despite them being the most common enemy your players will face.
We are joined by Haley Whipjack and Gus Rachels.
Haley Whipjack is an educator, podcaster, and passionate fan of making fun things. They are a cohost, GM, and player on TTRPG actual play podcast Unprepared Casters, while also pursuing personal creative projects on her TikTok and YouTube channels.
Gus Rachels is a multidisci...
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September 24, 2023 • 14 mins
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-winning podcasting collective for storytellers. Dead Ghost is focused on telling immersi...
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September 23, 2023 • 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.
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.
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Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer...
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September 18, 2023 • 78 mins
The Monster Manual describes Modrons as “beings of absolute law that adhere to a hive-like hierarchy. They inhabit the plane of Mechanus and tend its eternally revolving gears, their existence a clockwork routine of perfect order.”
We are joined by Jeff Stormer.
Jeff is an award-winning podcaster and game designer living in Philadelphia, PA. His podcasting experience began in 2015 with Party of One, a still-running TTRPG actual pl...
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September 3, 2023 • 78 mins
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 Mas...
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July 23, 2023 • 9 mins
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 invit...
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