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.
1
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.”
89 min
2
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Lich
Clips from the Lich episode that didn't quite make the cut
1 min
3
Lich
The Monster Manual states that "ancient empires once cast long shadows over a world that quaked beneath the giants’ feet. In those lost days, these towering figures were dragon slayers, dreamers, crafters, and kings, but their kind fell from glory long ago. However, even divided among secluded clans scattered throughout the world, the giants maintain the customs and traditions of old."
90 min
4
Giants
The Monster Manual states that "ancient empires once cast long shadows over a world that quaked beneath the giants’ feet."
81 min
5
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Drow
1 min
6
Drow
The Monster Manual states that “tens of thousands of years ago, the elves were divided, with those of benevolent disposition battling those that were selfish and cruel
70 min
7
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Dragon Turtle
Dylan and Aram discuss what when into making the Dragon Turtle episode and how when things don't work out the first time, how we pick up and start again
1 min
8
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Dragon Turtle
Clips from the Dragon Turtle episode that didn't quite make the cut
1 min
9
Dragon Turtle
The Monster Manual states that Dragon Turtles are “among the most fearsome creatures of the oceans.
82 min
10
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Djinni
Dylan and Aram discuss reverse museums, the pitfalls of writing about cultures you do not understand, and how culture (when written by those who have lived it) can really add to a monster's story.
5 min
11
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Djinni
Clips from Djinni that didn't quite make the episode
2 min
12
Djinni
The Monster Manual describes jinni as “rare elemental creatures out of stories and legend."
73 min
13
ENnie Awards Submission 2024
Clips from the Beholder and Owlbear episodes from Season 4
11 min
14
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Displacer Beast
Dylan and Aram discuss what when into making the Displacer Beast episode and how much they love Dungeons and Dragons vicious little murder machine
4 min
15
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Displacer Beast
Clips from the Displacer Beast that didn't quite make the episode
3 min
16
Displacer Beast
The Monster Manual describes Kuo-toa as “fishlike humanoids that once inhabited the shores and islands of the surface world."
85 min
17
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Kuo-toa
Clips from the Kuo-toa recording that didn't quite make the episode
2 min
18
Kuo-toa
Kuo-toa are described in the Monster Manual as “fishlike humanoids that once inhabited the shores and islands of the surface world
86 min
19
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Beholder
Clips from the Beholder recording that didn't quite make the episode
2 min
20
Beholder
Beholders are described in the Monster Manual as “the scourge of sentient creatures across countless worlds."
80 min
21
*PREVIEW* Cutting Room Floor: Owlbear
Clips from the Owlbear recording that didn't quite make the episode
5 min
22
Owlbear
Owlbears are described in the Monster Manual as “a monstrous cross between giant owl and bear.”
66 min
23
Season 3 Mailbag
Dylan and Aram answer your questions about season 3 of Kill Every Monster.
58 min
24
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.
25 min
25
*PREVIEW* DM Notes: Dinosaurs
Aram and Dylan discuss divine worldbuilding, science, and the value of having experts on the show who know what they are talking about
2 min