Goblins are full of hijinx and helplessness, at least according to the popular view of them. Today’s episode of the Bestiary delves deeper, tracing back goblins to the days when they used to attack in the hundreds and examining how they are one of the most ubiquitous beasts in mythology and modern gaming. And maybe, just maybe, they aren’t nearly as helpless as we’ve been led to believe.

Guest star Jake (friend, dungeon master, and author) helps us put on one of our goofiest episodes yet. You’ll learn, with some authority, what goblin meat tastes like, how a colander can defeat a goblin, and what happens when goblins form a drama club.

Incidental music for this episode was provided by the Bossa Nova Cafe Club, and “Summertime Fun” and “Of Summers Gone By” are by Eric Matyas, who offers free music and sound effects at his website (www.soundimage.org).