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Kill Every Monster
by Dylan Malenfant & Aram Vartian
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 No
Episodes
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Devils
Devils are described in the Monster Manual as “personifications of tyranny with a totalitarian society dedicated to the domination of mortal life. They live to conquer, enslave, and oppress.” We are joined by Hamnah Shahid. Hamnah (any/all) is an award-winning TTRPG performer, producer, and…
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Yuan-Ti
The Yuan-Ti were “originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new people who mix characteristics of humans and snakes.” We are joined by Sebastian Yūe. Sebastian...
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Gnoll
Gnolls are described in the Monster Manual as "feral humanoids that attack settlements along the frontiers and borderlands of civilization without warning, slaughtering their victims and devouring their flesh." We are joined by Khaldoun. Khaldoun Khelil has been developing and writing games for...
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Rust Monster
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.…
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Dylan Is Mad About A Thing 001 - World Building
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...
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Season 4 Mailbag
Aram and Dylan answer listener questions from Season 4 of Kill Every Monster and the show in general. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Does It Murder Season 4
Dylan and Aram run through the monsters from Season 4 and decided whether or not they would "do a murder." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Treant
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...
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Peryton
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,...
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Oblex
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...
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Lich
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…
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Giants
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...
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Drow
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...
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Dragon Turtle
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...
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Djinni
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...
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ENnie Awards Submission 2024
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...
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Displacer Beast
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…
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Kuo-toa
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…
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Beholder
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...
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Owlbear
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...
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Season 3 Mailbag
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 Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram...
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Does It Murder? Season 3
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…
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Dinosaurs
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...
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Mephit
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...
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People
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...
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Welcome to Replay and DIE RPG
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...
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Modron
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...
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Qilin
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…
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Bonus - Planet Unicorn
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…
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Tarrasque (Part 2)
We are joined by Harli Kane. Harli—whose pronouns are she/they—is a performer, cosplayer, streamer, TTRPG aficionado, dungeon master, dice fairy, and Brandon Sanderson superfan. She's best known as Luos on The World's Guild, Kayori on Creative Crits, Nezetta on Worldbuilders, and Leo in various...
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Tarrasque (Part 1)
We are joined by Harli Kane. Harli—whose pronouns are she/they—is a performer, cosplayer, streamer, TTRPG aficionado, dungeon master, dice fairy, and Brandon Sanderson superfan. She's best known as Luos on The World's Guild, Kayori on Creative Crits, Nezetta on Worldbuilders, and Leo in various...
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Medusa
We are joined by Nikki. Nikki is an educator, streamer, and LGBTQ+ & Disability advocate. She is also the Producer at Tea TRPG, a Twitch channel dedicated to creating a fun and safe place for marginalized members of the TTRPG communi-tea to connect and play games together. You can follow her on...
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Blink Dog
We are joined by Jessica Marcrum. Jessica Marcrum, also known as angrynerdgirl, was killed by an angry mob before rising from the grave, laptop in one hand and a feral cat in the other. A perennial ENnie nominee and occasional winner, she is a co-founder of Unseelie Studios and has also created...
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Black Dragon (Part 2)
We are joined by Austin Taylor. Austin is a professional podcaster, narrative designer, game performer, and therapist. They are one of the designers of Deimos Academy and a cast member on Transplanar RPG. You can find Austin over on twitter @sailorsctaustin. CAST Dylan Malenfant:...
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Black Dragon (Part 1)
We are joined by Austin Taylor. Austin is a professional podcaster, narrative designer, game performer, and therapist. They are one of the designers of Deimos Academy and a cast member on Transplanar RPG. You can find Austin over on twitter @sailorsctaustin. CAST Dylan Malenfant:...
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Will-o-Wisp
We are joined by Amelia Som. Amelia is an ethereal immortal currently making content in the tabletop game space. They create videos on TikTok and appear in several podcasts and livestreams, including Unprepared Casters and GuildFellows. To see what they’re up to now, you can find them most…
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Gengar
We are joined by Miki. Miki Ljuljdurovic, also known online as xwater, is a Nintendo focused content creator in the gaming space. As a top player of video games made for children, he boasts some seriously impressive gaming achievements. Check him out on Twitch, YouTube, or any other main...
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Pixie
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Brown. Matt (he/him) is a video producer, streamer and professional dungeon master from Melbourne Australia. You may know him from Split the Party and its self titled Actual play series which has just wrapped its 4th season, The TTRPG themed morning show…
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Does It Murder? Season 2
For our Season 2 round-up episode, we revisit Dylan's idea to go through each monster and debate if they would Do A Murder. MUSIC "A Truly Powerful Force" by NC Music "Capital City" by Stephane Lorello CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian: Co-producer, Editor COMMUNITY...
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Season 2 Mailbag
Dylan and Aram answer another round of questions from our listeners! Who were Aram's favorite NPCs? What monster did the show turn us around on? What will Dylan do when forced to say nice things about Aram? Tune in and find out! CAST Dylan Malenfant: Co-producer, Gamemaster Aram Vartian:...
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Kappa
We are joined by Kappa Chris. Chris is a professional performer, GM, voice actor, and personality in the TTRPG space. He is also one of the people behind Friends Who Roll Dice, the TTRPG group who are all about uplifting BIMPOC, LGBTQIA, Disabled, and other marginalized communities through…
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Myconids
We are joined by Jenn de la Vega. Jenn de la Vega is a community-oriented caterer and recipe developer based in Brooklyn, NY. Her most recent projects include Filipinx by Angela Dimayuga and Ligaya Mishan as well as One Piece: Pirate Recipes. Outside of the food industry, Jenn serves on the...
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Mind Flayer
The Monster Manual describes Mind Flayers as “the scourge of sentient creatures across countless worlds. Psionic tyrants, slavers, and interdimensional voyagers, they are insidious masterminds that harvest entire races for their own twisted ends. Four tentacles snake from their octopus-like…
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Shambling Mound (Part 2)
We are joined by Frankie Larson. Frankie (they/she) is a writer, florist, podcaster, and plant-obsessed ttrpg gamer of over 13 years. You can find them frequently yelling about lawns on twitter at @humanhouseplant, or on their plant podcast, Propagated Podcast. CAST Dylan Malenfant:...
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Shambling Mound (Part 1)
We are joined by Frankie Larson. Frankie (they/she) is a writer, florist, podcaster, and plant-obsessed ttrpg gamer of over 13 years. You can find them frequently yelling about lawns on twitter at @humanhouseplant, or on their plant podcast, Propagated Podcast. CAST Dylan Malenfant:...
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Unicorn
The Monster Manual describes unicorns as creatures with “a single spiraling horn of ivory whose magical touch can heal the sick and the injured. Its ears catch the words and whispers of the creatures that share its domain, and it knows the tongues of elves and sylvan folk. Unicorns allow...
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Giant Insects
We are joined by Jessie deHaan. Jessie is a research technician studying insect pests and their predators in greenhouses and agriculture. They are also the host and producer of the SciComm podcast "Gamer's Guide to Ecology" which aims to teach the ecological principles found in open-world video...
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Aboleth (Part 2)
We are joined by Rich Howard. Rich, whose pronouns are he/him, is a podcaster, writer, and game designer best known for all things underwater. You may know him as the host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, concept lead for the PbtA game Descent into Midnight, or for the 5e conversion of Sam...
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Aboleth (Part 1)
We are joined by Rich Howard. Rich, whose pronouns are he/him, is a podcaster, writer, and game designer best known for all things underwater. You may know him as the host of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, concept lead for the PbtA game Descent into Midnight, or for the 5e conversion of Sam...
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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 No
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