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Patreon backer Nathan asked me to figure out his episode pattern, which turned into a rambling discourse on patterns in our games in general. Enjoy! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities!
In this episode, we meet two monsters that were both once like you. Well, kind of like you. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
We're off and running with our first two monsters from the Malleus Monstrorum! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
Welcome to a new season, in which we'll be looking at Malleus Monstrorum, the monster book for Call of Cthulhu 7th edition! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. This season's theme song is "I Lost My Girl From Memphis," by Orchester Billy Barton, and is in the public domain.
Patreon backer Evan brings you this special episode all about Jack Vance's science-fiction novella, The Dragon Masters! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities!
Another #RPG-A-DAY2026 rebroadcast from the Mirke the Meek show.This episode, if you choose to accept it, is shaken, not stirred! But it will not self-destruct in five seconds.ContributorsBandits Keep (https://podbypost.com/profile/bandits-keep)Nerds RPG Variety Cast (https://podbypost.com/profile/nerds-rpg-variety-cast)Jason's Espionage Adventures Episode (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jason376/episodes/S2E20-Espionage-Adventures-e2u8m6c)GMologist (https://podbypost.com/profile/gmologist)Keep Off the Borderlands (https://podbypost.com/profile/keep-off-the-borderlands)Casting Shadows Podcast (https://castingshadowspodcast.com/)Autocratik RPG-a-Day Post (https://www.autocratik.com/2026/07/announcing-rpgaday2026-in-august.html)Casting Shadows RPG-a-Day Post (https://castingshadowsblog.com/2026/07/01/rpgaday2026-starts-august-1st/)RPG-a-Genre InfoPage: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026Riley's Contact Info for the Sword & Sorcery episodehttps://www.speakpipe.com/DiegeticAdvancementdiegeticadvancement [at] gmail [dot] comMIrke's Contact Info for the Horror episode and late callshttps://www.speakpipe.com/MirkeTheMeekmirke [dot] the [dot] meek [at] gmail [dot] comOr you can just send messages to me and I will get them to the right place. You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycastMy opinions are not necessarily the same as the other people you hear on my show. Thank you to Ray Otus for the coffee cup clip art and to TJ for the intro and outro music.
I do a quick catch up on where I am at gaming and what events I will be attending in the new couple months. Starting at 11:30 we go into full spoilers for Spider Man A Brand New Day as I play a call from Joe (Hindsightless).Against the Star Master https://againstthestarmaster.com/Star Borg https://jpcoovert.com/products/star-borg#RPG-A-DAY2026 what we are doing https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026My opinions are not necessarily the same as the other people you hear on my show. Thank you to Ray Otus for the coffee cup clip art and to TJ for the intro and outro music.
Patreon backer Damien, co-host of Anime RE:Attache, brings you this special episode all about a show and manga that I know nothing about. Can I get gaming goodness out of it? Maybe! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
More information here: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026Contributors:Karl (The GMologist Presents)Joe (Hindsightless)Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands)Kevin (Analytic Dice)Daniel (Bandit's Keep)Harrigan (Go Bag)Mirke (Mirke the Meek)Matt (Hogw5h)My blog where I will put out updates every Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycastMy opinions are not necessarily the same as the other people you hear on my show. Thank you to Ray Otus for the coffee cup clip art and to TJ for the intro and outro music.
Spoilers start at 11:15. BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Mirke (Mirke the Meek) join me to discus the newest movie starring our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!You can find information on the #RPG-a-Day2026 project here: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026My blog where I will put out updates every Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycastMy opinions are not necessarily the same as the other people you hear on my show. Thank you to Ray Otus for the coffee cup clip art and to TJ for the intro and outro music.
More information here: https://podbypost.com/podcast/mirke-the-meek-podcast/episode/rpg-a-day-2026-dungeons-dragonsThis episode is mostly a rebroadcast of Mirke the Meek's episode.Contributors- Keep Off the Borderlands (https://podbypost.com/profile/keep-off-the-borderlands)- Diegetic Advancement (https://podbypost.com/profile/diegetic-advancement)- Nerds RPG Variety Cast (https://podbypost.com/profile/nerds-rpg-variety-cast)- Arcane Alienist (https://podbypost.com/profile/arcane-alienist)- GMologist (https://podbypost.com/profile/gmologist)- Hindsightless (https://podbypost.com/profile/hindsightless)- Hogwa5h (https://www.youtube.com/@Hogwa5hGaming)More information about our plans for RPG-a-Day2026: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026My blog where I will put out updates every Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycastMy opinions are not necessarily the same as the other people you hear on my show. Thank you to Ray Otus for the coffee cup clip art and to TJ for the intro and outro music.
Patreon backer Emil brings you this special episode all about what happens when more than one kind of monster lives together. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Hex brings you this special episode all about themed teams of bad guys and the loot they drop! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
I'm back for a limited engagement!Or is it?Here is the link to learn about our RPG A Day project: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycastMy opinions are not necessarily the same as the other people you hear on my show. Thank you to Ray Otus for the coffee cup clip art and to TJ for the intro and outro music.
Patreon backer Ted brings you this special episode about a place where the air is sweet! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Paul brings you this special episode all about what happens when brain and body don't match. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Jon brings you this special episode all about an iconic Japanese monster! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
With apologies for the delay, here's the final episode of our Dragonlance season! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Daniel brings you this special episode all about Matt Rhodes' Dead Gods series and what we can learn from it about monster design! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
We've reached the last two monsters in the Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium Appendix! It's the end of an era. Well, almost. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer William brings you this special episode all about what monsters can sense and how changing it can change your game! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
In today's episode, we take a look at some creepy creatures from Krynn. We're almost at the end! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
In today's episode, we ask ourselves whether, when it comes to monster book entries, bigger is always better. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
This one's a little late because of travel; sorry! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
My travel schedule means this episode's going up a little earlier than usual. Please enjoy these Krynn monsters on Pacific time! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
The wilds of Krynn might not be Athas-bad, but they're still plenty dangerous, as this episode's monsters demonstrate! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Gerall brings you this special episode all about generating 1d3+1 of the foul servants of Chaos, the Broo! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Two more sentient races who don't want anything to do with outsiders star in today's episode! And get this: I kind of like them! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Zach brings you this special episode all about the "horror-Pokemon" world of Mortasheen! You can find the book I'm talking about here. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Three different kinds of ogre star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Steenstrupian brings you this episode all about monsters that really like liking things! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Are men the real monsters? No. Well, not the only ones, anyway. And these ones are mostly pretty reasonable, except for the cannibals. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Sam brings you this special episode all about the belief in a world full of spirits! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Ben brings you this special episode in which I create some monsters using a random monster generator! Find the generator here! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Nothing goes together like desert crocodiles and paladin ghosts! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Connor brings you this special episode all about fantasy settings without gold pieces! No gold pieces? It's not natural. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
This one's going out a little early, just because that's how today's schedule worked out. Enjoy! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
In today's episode, I sit down with Stephen Fleetwood, designer of The War of Naming, and we talk about spirits as concepts and why they make games more fun. Plus: digressions! This is the space where the War of Naming Kickstarter link will go as soon as I have it. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
A regular old fire guy and a really weird fire guy star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Jesse brings you this special episode all about a particular type of burial. But that's not a monster -- or is it? If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
The last of the elves and a weird mirror monster star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Christopher brings you this special episode all about my rowdy boys. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
I finally give in to frustration in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Some regular old high elves and some pretty-much-regular old wood elves feature in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Michael brings you this special episode all about the monsters of a classic Hungarian animated film! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
We finish up the dwarves of Krynn in today's episode! Also: we start the elves of Krynn. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Luke brings you this special episode all about those special monsters and what you can learn from them. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Two more dwarven clans from Krynn feature in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Patreon backer Brian brings you this special episode in which I create not just a single creature from the classic Realm of Chaos books but a rival party for our player characters! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
We continue looking at the dwarves of Krynn! There are quite a lot of dwarves in Krynn. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Into Battle" by Maarten Schellekens, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
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