Taking Initiative

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

-"Full On", "Gathering Darkness", "Malicious", "Serpentine Trek", "Sneaky Snitch", "The Escalation", "This House", "Unseen Horrors", "Very Low Note"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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!

Bonus - Meanwhile in Barovia "The Marionette": Episode 07 Dec 03, 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:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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!

CoS - The Final Count Down: Episode 47 Nov 26, 2018

Show notes

It's dinner time. Don't be late.

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 12/15/18 at 8pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

-"Day of Chaos," "Unseen Horrors," "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor," "Myst on the Moor," "Ossuary 2 - Turn," "The Escalation," "Long Note Two," "Night of Chaos," "Metaphysik"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

All sound FX are from freesound.org.

Bonus - Meanwhile in Barovia "The Marionette": Episode 06 Nov 19, 2018

Show notes

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:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

CoS - House of the Rising Spoops: Episode 46 (Arc Finale) Nov 12, 2018

Show notes

With a major goal accomplished, the Death Walkers and friends return to Argynvostahoolihast to rest and prepare.

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 11/16/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

-"Dark Times," "Wounded," "Quinns Song-The Dance Begins," "Cryptic Sorrow," "Night on the Docks," "Promising Relationship," "Despair and Triumph," "Long Note Four," "Quinns Song-First Night," "Long Note Two," "Day of Chaos"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Idle Champions, PAX Unplugged and Other Announcements Nov 12, 2018

Show notes

NOTE: The Idle Champions code was replaced since the initial announcement. The audio file here was updated to compensate. The code is now: TALK-INGI-NIAT-IVE!

NOTE: Talking Initiative is now scheduled for Saturday 11/17 at 8p ET on the Spark Network Twitch channel.

Josh makes announcements about Idle Champions, PAX Unplugged, the finale arc, our newest cast member and Talking Initiative. Bucky doesn't approve of his humor. He's rather ashamed, honestly.

The Idle Champions code is good from 11/12/18 12:30a PT to 1/1/19 12:01a PT.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

-"Balloon Game," "Smooth Lovin," "Jazz Brunch"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Bonus - Meanwhile in Barovia "The Marionette": Episode 05 Nov 05, 2018

Show notes

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:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

CoS - House of the Rising Spoops: Episode 45 Oct 29, 2018

Show notes

The sunsword seems close, but so does Baba Lysaga...and it's looking bad.

Check out Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam and use the code at the beginning of episode 44 to unlock a free gold chest! The code is good from 12:30am PT on 10/15/19 to 12:01am PT on 11/01/19. You can find Idle Champions on Twitter at @idlechampions. Let them know we got you a gold chest with the hashtag #TakingInitiativeChampions.

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 11/16/18 at 10pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

-"Zombie Chase," "Night Break," "Ghostpocalypse - 7 Master," "Redletter," "River of Io," "Shamanistic," "Feral Chase," "Unrelenting," "Very Low Note," "Firebrand," "Tempting Secrets"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Bonus - Meanwhile in Barovia "The Marionette": Episode 04 Oct 22, 2018

Show notes

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:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

CoS - House of the Rising Spoops: Episode 44 Oct 15, 2018

Show notes

So begins the battle of Berez. Let's see if we can avoid it, shall we?

Check out Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam and use the code at the beginning of this episode to unlock a free gold chest! The code is good from 12:30am PT on 10/15/19 to 12:01am PT on 11/01/19. You can find Idle Champions on Twitter at @idlechampions. Let them know we got you a gold chest with the hashtag #TakingInitiativeChampions.

The next "Talking Initiative" episode is 10/19/18 at 11pm ET and can be found at the Twitch link below:

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod