Taking Initiative

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Taking Initiative theme song created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Harmful or Fatal by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3859-harmful-or-fatal

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Corruption by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3555-corruption

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: In a Heartbeat by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3907-in-a-heartbeat

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Ominous Intro by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4161-ominous-intro

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Free SFX used from freesound.org

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Oct 31, 2022

Let the thunder rumble and the ground quake as the final battle between armies begins!

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code REHS-EYES-NOMA. Code is valid from 10/31/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 11/14/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Taking Initiative theme song created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Expeditionary by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3731-expeditionary

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Gregorian Chant by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3825-gregorian-chant

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Free SFX used from freesound.org

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Oct 17, 2022

The party’s assembled. Let’s get on the road.

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code MOLT-ALAE-OMOV. Code is valid from 10/17/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 10/31/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Taking Initiative theme song created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4007-luminous-rain

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Summon the Rawk by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4434-summon-the-rawk

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: With the Sea by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4638-with-the-sea

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Round Drums by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4308-round-drums

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Feral Angel Waltz (feat. Alexander Nakarada) by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7915-feral-angel-waltz-feat-alexander-nakarada

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Private Reflection by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Stoic Morning by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4418-stoic-morning

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Starry by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4413-starry

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Free SFX used from Pixabay

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Oct 3, 2022

You, you, and you. Get in! We’re going after a dragon…Part 3!

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code BODY-BRAT-MICH. Code is valid from 10/3/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 10/17/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Taking Initiative theme song created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Reawakening by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4267-reawakening

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Clean Soul by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3514-clean-soul

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Hard Boiled by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3857-hard-boiled

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4007-luminous-rain

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Frogs Legs Rag by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5761-frogs-legs-rag

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Sep 19, 2022

Part 2 of assembling friends!

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code GRID-BOXY-DIDO. Code is valid from 9/19/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 10/3/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Taking Initiative theme song created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-round

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4002-lord-of-the-land

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Ritual by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4293-ritual

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Clean Soul by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3514-clean-soul

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweet

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Sep 5, 2022

Friends, allies, people we've met once: Assemble!...Part 1

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code VIAS-TEAK-RUNG. Code is valid from 9/5/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 9/19/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Both Taking Initiative theme songs were created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Music: Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Pippin the Hunchback by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4219-pippin-the-hunchback

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3639-desert-city

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Garden Music by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3796-garden-music

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Aug 22, 2022

Let’s check in with Heckaton’s Court and see what’s next.

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code RIPS-WATE-DINO. Code is valid from 8/22/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 9/5/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Both Taking Initiative theme songs were created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Music: Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4012-magic-forest

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Lost Time by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-time

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4560-unanswered-questions

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-round

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Aug 8, 2022

All hands on deck, we have a battle on our hands!

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code SING-JATO-FATS. Code is valid from 8/8/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 8/22/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Both Taking Initiative theme songs were created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Music: Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4085-mountain-emperor

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Chee Zee Caves V2 by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3492-chee-zee-caves-v2

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

SFX Credits

Freesound.org

Pixabay

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Jul 25, 2022

All aboard Captain Surreal’s ship. Let’s hunt down the Morkoth.

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code KETS-SIAL-CRAY. Code is valid from 7/25/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 8/8/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Both Taking Initiative theme songs were created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Music: Galway by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Jellyfish in Space by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3938-jellyfish-in-space

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

SFX Credits

Freesound.org

Pixabay

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Jul 11, 2022

The party returns back to Merry to figure out their next steps.

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code DUDS-NABS-TEAR. Code is valid from 7/11/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 7/25/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The Taking Initiative theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Music: Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3872-hidden-agenda

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Pippin the Hunchback by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4219-pippin-the-hunchback

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Galway by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4410-spy-glass

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Music: Industrious Ferret by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3912-industrious-ferret

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com/

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

Download this Episode

Jun 27, 2022

Welcome, one and all, to Bardy McFly and the Menagerie!

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media.

Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code YIRK-COKE-TECS. Code is valid from 6/27/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 7/11/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

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 Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

Both Taking Initiative theme songs were created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

White by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white

Breaktime by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3457-breaktime

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4638-with-the-sea

With the Sea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4226-plucky-daisy

Plucky Daisy by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4546-trio-for-piano-violin-and-viola

Trio for Piano Violin and Viola by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/8287-adventures-in-adventureland

Adventures In Adventureland by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3508-circus-tent

Circus Tent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3993-long-note-three

Long Note Three by Kevin MacLeod

Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4410-spy-glass

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4603-walking-along

Walking Along by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation

Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod

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SFX Credits

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Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Jun 13, 2022

The party is searched for magical contraband before their adventure on the Grand Dame.

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4326-scheming-weasel-faster-version

Scheming Weasel (faster version) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4603-walking-along

Walking Along by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7917-fox-tale-waltz-part-1-instrumental

Fox Tale Waltz Part 1 Instrumental by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-parade

Fuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeod

Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time

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Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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May 30, 2022

The party prepares their ruse.

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4219-pippin-the-hunchback

Pippin the Hunchback by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4585-village-consort

Village Consort by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring

Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3740-fast-talkin

Fast Talkin by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3558-covert-affair

Covert Affair by Kevin MacLeod

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Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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May 16, 2022

We learn the truth about the golden goose coin.

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Energizing by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5709-energizing

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3994-long-note-two

Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4603-walking-along

Walking Along by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan

Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale

Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

SKT - Drag Me To Hekaton: Episode 77 0

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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May 2, 2022

Note: For a ridiculous amount of hilarious content, visit sanspantsradio.com. For "The Curse of the El Doncetto Man" in particular, sign up as a King and go to Podcasts > Adventure > Beyond the Map.

It’s time to unravel Iymrith’s plot.

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Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4560-unanswered-questions

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3875-hiding-your-reality

Hiding Your Reality by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5746-night-vigil

Night Vigil by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4012-magic-forest

Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

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Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Apr 18, 2022

The party debates what to do as guests in Hekaton’s Court.

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Relent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4274-relent

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4326-scheming-weasel-faster-version

Scheming Weasel (faster version) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4337-serpentine-trek

Serpentine Trek by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action

Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod

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Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Apr 4, 2022

After the story of The Birds at the tavern, the party gears up to blow a conch.

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Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4536-touching-moments-four---melody

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Touching Moments Four - Melody by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure

Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4500-the-other-side-of-the-door

The Other Side of the Door by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4102-music-for-manatees

Music for Manatees by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4610-water-prelude

Water Prelude by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4371-skye-cuillin

Skye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4628-willow-and-the-light

Willow and the Light by Kevin MacLeod

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Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Mar 21, 2022

Welcome to the second part of this two-part flashback adventure featuring Nick as the DM and editor! This tale takes place during the Zephy’s Moving Castle arc and uses the DMs Guild module “Poop Bird Poop Fight” by Luciella Elisabeth Scarlett.

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Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

The following music was used through both parts of The Birds:

Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan

Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4012-magic-forest

Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music

Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod

Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action

Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti

Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3872-hidden-agenda

Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod

Infados by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3914-infados

Dreamlike by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3677-dreamlike

Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4085-mountain-emperor

Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

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Bonnie Binchicken

Rendition By: Nicholas Figueroa & Jessica Figueroa

Original Song Title: Bennie And The Jets

Original Song Artist: Elton John

Original Song Album: Bennie And The Jets

Original Song Writers: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

*Bonnie Binchicken is a work of parody. We do not own the rights of the original song, Bennie And The Jets. No original audio recordings from Elton John/Bennie And The Jets were used in this rendition. This work is not and will not be distributed as an individual song; it will solely be in the context of the episode. Taking Initiative will not make any monetary gains based on this song and/or episode.

Alaric - Order Domain Cleric by Wizards of the Coast

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Mar 7, 2022

Welcome to a two-part flashback adventure featuring Nick as the DM and editor! This tale takes place during the Zephy’s Moving Castle arc and uses the DMs Guild module “Poop Bird Poop Fight” by Luciella Elisabeth Scarlett.

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media.

Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code MOTH-MANS-GADS. Code is valid from 3/7/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 3/21/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

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

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

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

The following music was used through both parts of The Birds:

Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan

Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4012-magic-forest

Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music

Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod

Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action

Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti

Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3872-hidden-agenda

Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod

Infados by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3914-infados

Dreamlike by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3677-dreamlike

Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4085-mountain-emperor

Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3838-gymnopedie-no-2

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

SKT - Conch Air: Episode 72 (Arc Finale) 0

Alaric - Order Domain Cleric by Wizards of the Coast

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea), Rogue Multiclass

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast, Fighter Multiclass

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

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

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Feb 21, 2022

Before we head out, let’s shop and reminisce.

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code PUER-DEMY-GAYS. Code is valid from 2/21/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 3/6/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

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 Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

Windswept by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4291-rite-of-passage

Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

Infados by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3914-infados

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4343-shamanistic

Shamanistic by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4275-reminiscing

Reminiscing by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale

Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod