Kill Every Monster

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

July 28, 2025 113 mins

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...

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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...

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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 con...

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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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January 20, 2025 81 mins

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.


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  • "A Truly Powerful Force"...
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January 6, 2025 70 mins

We are joined by Liz and Austin.


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  • "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...
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May 13, 2024 82 mins

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...

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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 rea...

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April 15, 2024 85 mins

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.

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  • "A Trul...
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April 1, 2024 86 mins

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...

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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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March 4, 2024 66 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 commu...

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December 18, 2023 58 mins

Dylan and Aram answer your questions about season 3 of Kill Every Monster.

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  • "A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
  • "Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

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December 4, 2023 25 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. 

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  • "A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music
  • "Capital City" by Stephane Lorello

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Support this p...
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November 21, 2023 94 mins

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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October 29, 2023 83 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 b...

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October 9, 2023 101 mins

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 p...

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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 immersive ...

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September 18, 2023 75 mins

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 202...

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