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Are Dragons Monsters, Frankenstein, Orcs, and Goblins with The Monster Professor


The Monster Professor (author, professor, and podcaster Josh Woods) returns to the show for a fascinating discussion about whether or not dragons are monsters, how Frankenstein the novel differs from the film portrayals, orcs, and goblins.

Josh gives advice on how to make goblins dangerous again in tabletop RPGs by referencing Gremlins 2. Plus we dash in some thoughts on unicorns, Grendal, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and more for good measure.

Learn More About The Monster Professor

Josh appeared on episode three of the Dicegeeks.com Tabletop RPG Show, you can listen to that episode here: The Monster Professor Josh Woods Talks Monsters, Myth, and GURPS

You can find Josh’s books and The Monster Professor Podcast on his website: joshwoodsauthor.com

I was a guest on The Monster Professor podcast where Josh and I discussed tabletop RPGs, dragons, self-publishing, and more: Conversation with Matt Davids

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

If you have not read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, I highly encourage you to do so. It is a seminal work of modern Western literature. The cultural influence stretches far beyond the silly satire and cartoonish brutes.

Here’s a link to a print edition on Amazon. However, you can find the text for free online.