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
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 thei...
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 ...
Aram and Dylan answer listener questions from Season 4 of Kill Every Monster and the show in general.
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Dylan and Aram run through the monsters from Season 4 and decided whether or not they would "do a murder."
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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 he...
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...
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 con...
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.
CAST
- Dylan Malenfant: Producer, Host
- Aram Vartian: Produ...
We are joined by Tracy Barnett
Tracy 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.
CAST
- Dylan Malenfant: Producer, Host
- Aram Vartian: Producer, Editor
MUSIC
- "A Truly Powerful Force"...
We are joined by Liz and Austin.
CAST
- Dylan Malenfant: Producer, Host
- Aram 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...
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...
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...
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 rea...
We are joined by Neal Powell.
Neal—whose pronouns are he/him—is a content creator and podcaster that has rambled on about TTRPGs for years on both the Dungeon Master’s Block and DM-Nastics. He is one mind behind Quantum Ogre Publishing that brought to life the Ultimate Guide to Hair, which you can find on DriveThruRPG. He can sometimes be found on Twitter @joatmoniac.
Displacer Beast art by Ben Sigas.
MUSIC
- "A Trul...
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 3BH, Jeremy has appeared on Not Another D&D Podcast, Dicebreaker, Transplanar, and many more. He recently started a streaming channel, twitch.tv/casualquestlive, in which he plays classic games for the first time, guided by his best friend Tay! You can find h...
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...
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 commu...
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
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kempodcast/exclusive-content
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
Support this p...
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 N...
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