Browsing the Bestiary
By: Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy
Language: en
Categories: Leisure, Hobbies, Education
Browsing the Bestiary is a podcast that explores the history of iconic creatures in Dungeons and Dragons, the world's most popular TTRPG. Each episode is a deep dive into the origins and evolution of a creature throughout each edition of the game. Podcast hosts Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy will muse about the inspiration for each creature--historical or otherwise--and discuss various ways a DM can use them in their own games. Each episode concludes with a narrative style scenario that pits a party of sample heroes against the monster of the week.
Episodes
Browsing the Buffet - A Thanksgiving Episode
Dec 15, 2025Dungeon Chef Jayde and Kitchen Master Andy host this special holiday episode, taking listeners through some delicious dishes of the Realms.
Intro VA: Noah Grey
Original air date: 11/28/2025
Duration: 01:15:12Oh. That's a Big Guy - Part 1
Dec 15, 2025When the earth begins to rumble and the ground beneath your feet starts to shake, what towering terror could be heading your way? In this episode, Jayde and Andy discuss a larger-than-life creature that has been a bit vertically confused throughout its history in DnD.
Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy
Intro Narration: Noah Grey
Original air date: 5/21/2025
Duration: 01:40:37Why Are They Hot???? - Part 3
Dec 09, 2025In the final and much-anticipated part of this episode, Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy finally answer the question: is hotness a state of being, or a state of mind?
Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy
Intro Narration, Guest VA: Noah Grey
Original air date: 5/7/2025
Duration: 01:21:25Why Are They Hot??? - Part 2
Dec 08, 2025Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy return to probe the pressing ponderance: why, indeed, ARE they hot?
Hosts: Dungeon Mistress Jayde, Lore Master Andy
Intro Narration: Noah Grey
Original air date: 4/23/2025
Duration: 01:25:48Why Are They Hot?? - Part 1
Dec 01, 2025Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy go on a journey of mythological mayhem as they discuss one of DnD's quintessential quadrupeds.
Original air date: 4/9/2025
Duration: 01:49:54Damn Nature, You Scary! Vol. 1
Nov 25, 2025Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy dive into a world of horticultural horror as they explore the history behind this episode's strangely alluring creature.
Original air date: 3/26/2025
Duration: 01:30:08Wait, That's What Those Are???
Nov 17, 2025In this episode, Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy finally put to rest all of the misconceptions about this petrifying monster, showcasing how this frequent victim of mistaken identity can be a hard-hitting enemy for your players.
Original air date - 3/12/2025
Duration: 01:30:29Batrachian Buddies!
Nov 07, 2025In this episode of Browsing the Bestiary, Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy weave a tale of amphibious animosity, diving deep into the swampy, brackish waters of another DnD staple creature.
Original air date - 2/25/2025
Duration: 01:35:28Not at All a Little Guy
Nov 03, 2025Get ready folks - it's Episode 2 of Browsing the Bestiary! Enjoy as Lore Master Andy and Dungeon Mistress Jayde take a look at a truly alien monster you’ve most likely never even heard of. It’s gonna be huge and it’s gonna be weird.
Original air date - 2/19/2025
Duration: 01:27:05They're Just Little Guys
Oct 30, 2025Dungeon Mistress Jayde and Lore Master Andy discuss Dungeons and Dragons' favorite little guys.
Original air date - 2/11/2025
Duration: 01:48:18