Episode 6: Brownie to Bull

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Episode 6: Brownie to Bull

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Oct 5, 2017

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We look in on some more classic D&D monsters, including our first mook humanoid, the Bugbear. Also: the history of making monsters from toys! And what is ... the tragedy of the Owlbear?

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Oct 5, 2017

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Episode 6: Brownie to Bull: We look in on some more classic D&D monsters, including our first mook humanoid, the Bugbear. Also: the history of making monsters from toys! And what is ... the tragedy of the Owlbear? by Monster Man
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Episode 14: Dragons: The big name in fantasy monsters gets the Monster Man treatment! Plus: an announcement for an upcoming special event! by Monster Man
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Episode 44: Nightmare to Nymph: The hideous Nightmare, the charming, aquatic Nixie, and the charming, sometimes aquatic Nymph feature in this episode of Monster Man! Stay tuned for more classic Dungeons and Dragons monsters next episode. Enjoying the show? Why not consider ... by Monster Man
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