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    Taking Initiative

    An actual-play podcast with an audio drama feel.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Idle Podcast: Bug Support - Episode 02 Mar 20, 2019
    Show notes

    We continue our crossover adventure by making a lot of plans!

    Episode 01: Dungeon Drunks https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dungeon-drunks/id1167257243?mt=2

    Episode 02: HERE!

    Episode 03 (3/22): How We Roll https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-we-roll-podcast/id968956607?mt=2

    We're giving away 3x Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms t-shirts and 3x sets of exclusive Idle Champions dice to three lucky winners! The promotion runs from March 18-22: https://gleam.io/uocoB/podcast-oneshot-giveaway

    Dungeon Drunks @DungeonDrunks

    Lauren Urban @OboeCrazy

    Taking Initiative @TI_Pod

    Josh Perault @XiroxisTheBeard

    How We Roll/Joe Trier @HWRPodcast

    Idle Champions @idlechampions

    Chris Dupuis @Gameguruchris

    Katherine Crane @TehArtMonkey

    Music credits for this episode:

    Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme songs

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset, refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


    Idle Podcast, Elderwood Giveaway, Season 2 Release Date Mar 18, 2019
    Show notes

    Announcements from Josh and Bucky about Idle Podcast: Bug Support, the #TakingElderwood giveaway and the beginning of our second season!


    CoS - The Final Count Down: Episode 54 (Finale) Mar 04, 2019
    Show notes

    The End.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code DELO-COLT-NECK-FARL. Code expires 4/1/2019 12:30am ET.

    The next and final "Talking Initiative" episode for the Curse of Strahd campaign is on 3/9/18 at 8pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

    Cast

    Josh Perault @XiroxisTheBeard as the DM

    Jon Buckmaster @bucky_masters as Ven

    Morgan Conroy @thistleraven as Charlotte

    Nick Figueroa @nikofigs as Kent

    Drew Tillman @Cyber_Sasquatch as Krusk

    Guest Starring

    Kristen DiMercurio @kdimerc as Maureen aka Wifey

    Sage Stafford @staffofsafe as Ezmerelda

    Zach Valenti @zachvalenti as Strahd Von Zarovich

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the Death Walkers logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast. All modifications for the arc were done by Josh Perault.

    The new Taking Initiative logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

    Music credits for this episode:

    -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme songs

    -"Shadowlands 1 - Horizon," "Shadowlands 2 - Bridge," "Shadowlands 4 - Breath," "Shadowlands 5 - Antechamber," "Shadowlands 6 - The Pit," "Shadowlands 7 - Codex," "This House," "Devastation and Revenge," "Crossing the Chasm," "Bittersweet," "Long Note Three," "Hitman"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Common License 0 SFX from freesound.org.

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


    CoS - The Final Count Down: Episode 53 Feb 18, 2019
    Show notes

    Trigger Warning: Gun Violence

    Credit Change: Drew Tillman's Twitter handle is now @Cyber_Sasquatch

    Map of the crypt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCiSDJ8dKtk1xjCIQYsStu45NyTzYuF_/view?usp=sharing

    A new challenger(?) approaches for the penultimate episode of "The Death Walkers: A Curse of Strahd Campaign."

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code GUGA-DUCK-KINS-DAMP. Code expires 3/4/2019 12:30am ET.

    The next and final "Talking Initiative" episode for the Curse of Strahd campaign is on 3/9/18 at 8pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below.

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: @TI_Pod Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

    Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song -"Shamanistic," "Stormfront," "Unrelenting," "Very Low Note," "Immersed," "Shores of Avalon," "Cryptic Sorrow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Common License 0 SFX from freesound.org.

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


    CoS - The Final Count Down: Episode 52 Feb 04, 2019
    Show notes

    Map of the crypt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCiSDJ8dKtk1xjCIQYsStu45NyTzYuF_/view?usp=sharing

    Don't touch the teleportation machine, don't touch the teleportation machine, don't touch the teleportation machine...

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code RUSE-PEAK-DELL-GEAT. Code expires 2/18/2019 12:30am ET.

    The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 2/9/18 at 8pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

    Music credits for this episode:

    -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

    -"Morgana Rides," "Long Note Four," "Echoes of Time v2," "Unnatural Situation," "Nervous"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


    CoS - The Final Count Down: Episode 51 Jan 21, 2019
    Show notes

    Cyrus takes us for a ride. What awaits us back at the castle? Probably nothing terrible.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code SPAM-TELD-ALPS-CORF. Code expires 2/4/2019 12:30am ET.

    The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 2/9/18 at 8pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

    Music credits for this episode:

    -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

    -"Drone in D," "Enter the Maze," "Metaphysik," "Undaunted," "Interloper," "Master Disorder"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


    CoS - The Final Count Down: Episode 50 Jan 07, 2019
    Show notes

    Wait...we are WHERE?!?

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code MIXY-HENT-PUNG-THEN. Code expires 1/21/2019 12:30am ET.

    The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 1/12/18 at 8pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

    Music credits for this episode:

    -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

    -"Deep Noise," "Fantastic Dim Bar," "Immersed," "Relaxing Piano Music," "Fresh Air," "Anguish"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


    CoS - The Final Count Down: Episode 49 Dec 21, 2018
    Show notes

    In the depths of Castle Ravenloft, the Death Walkers and friends make new friends. I kid, I kid, everyone in here sucks.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, the chance to ask us questions for "Talking Initiative" and mailbag episodes, and our main episodes early.

    Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code TALK-INGI-NIAT-IVE!. Code expires 1/1/2019 12:01a PT.

    The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 1/12/18 at 8pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/MGv46RV

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thesparknetwork

    The original artwork for the logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

    Music credits for this episode:

    -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die" for the theme song

    -"Clash Defiant", "Echoes of Time v2", "Giant Wyrm", "Long note One", "Long Note Three", "Loss", "Ossuary 5 - Rest", "Very Low Note"

    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


    Patreon and The Spark Network Dec 17, 2018
    Show notes

    Here's an announcement episode concerning the Spark Network as a whole and changes to the Taking Initiative Patreon.

    Nerds on a Roll Twitter: @NerdsOnARoll

    The Lucky Die Twitter: @TLDPod

    Taking Initiative Twitter: @TI_Pod

    NEW Taking Initiative Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Taking Initiative Patreon: patron.com/takinginitiative

    Taking Initiative Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/MGv46RV

    Patreon Changes:

    $1: Name on website

    $3: Early access to episodes, Talking Initiative question priority

    $5: Bonus content (backlog and future releases), access to "Meanwhile in..." streams, ability to ask Mailbag questions

    Theme song created by Neil Martin @bardicmartin


    Bonus - Meanwhile in Barovia "The Marionette": Episode 08 (Finale) Dec 17, 2018
    Show notes

    Barovia is a big place where many unfortunate people find themselves trapped. While Taking Initiative is currently focused on the Death Walkers, this side project will be looking at other poor souls, watching them struggle just to get out alive.

    Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, art work, the Taking Initiative compendium, and our main episodes early!

    You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

    Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

    Twitter: @TI_Pod

    Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

    Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

    Cast for "The Marionette"

    Jonathan "Bucky" Buckmaster - DM

    Casey (The Lucky Die) - Natalya Alexandrovna Alyokhina

    Celeste Conowitch (The Venture Maidens) - T.A.N.K.

    Jonathan Serna (Dungeon Drunks) - Billy Beau Bob Boom

    Sage Stafford (The Venture Maidens) - Aeshlynn

    Music credits for this episode:

    Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the theme song

    All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). "The Marionette" was written by Robert Alaniz and the D&D 5e Adventurers League Team. It is the property of Wizards of the Coast. We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!


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