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Taking Initiative

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Now displaying: 2022
Nov 28, 2022

With their quest done, our party ties up loose ends and bids farewell.

 

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 ERED-CLOU-URDS. Code is valid from 11/28/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 12/12/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

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

 

Music: At Rest by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3388-at-rest

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Music: Immersed by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3900-immersed

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Music: Touching Moments Three - Deeper by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4538-touching-moments-three-deeper

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Music: Ascending the Vale by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3384-ascending-the-vale

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: Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-b

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Relent by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

 

Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

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

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!

Nov 14, 2022

Roll initiative.

 

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 FARS-SUGH-BANE. Code is valid from 11/14/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 11/28/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Oct 31, 2022

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

 

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 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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Oct 3, 2022

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

 

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 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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Sep 19, 2022

Part 2 of assembling friends!

 

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 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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Sep 5, 2022

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

 

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 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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Aug 22, 2022

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

 

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 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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Aug 8, 2022

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

 

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 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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Jul 25, 2022

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

 

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 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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

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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!

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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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!

Jun 27, 2022

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

 

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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:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Breaktime by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

With the Sea by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Plucky Daisy by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Trio for Piano Violin and Viola by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Adventures In Adventureland by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Circus Tent by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Long Note Three by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Walking Along by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

Jun 13, 2022

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

 

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code GASP-VROU-TUFF. Code is valid from 6/13/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 6/27/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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/4710-midnight-tale

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Scheming Weasel (faster version) by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Walking Along by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Fox Tale Waltz Part 1 Instrumental by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Fuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

May 30, 2022

The party prepares their ruse.

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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/4522-thinking-music

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Pippin the Hunchback by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Village Consort by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Fast Talkin by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Covert Affair by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

May 16, 2022

We learn the truth about the golden goose coin.

 

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code LOIR-KATS-PANS. Code is valid from 5/16/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 5/30/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Walking Along by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

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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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

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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/4560-unanswered-questions

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Hiding Your Reality by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Night Vigil by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

Apr 18, 2022

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

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Scheming Weasel (faster version) by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Serpentine Trek by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

Apr 4, 2022

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

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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/4536-touching-moments-four---melody

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

The Other Side of the Door by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Music for Manatees by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Water Prelude by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Skye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Willow and the Light by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

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.  

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 BEMA-GRUE-SCUD. Code is valid from 3/21/2022 at 12:30 am ET thru 4/4/2022 at 12:30 am ET.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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 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/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Infados by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Dreamlike by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

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.  

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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."

 

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

Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Investigations by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Infados by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Dreamlike by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Gymnopedie No. 2 by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

Feb 21, 2022

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

 

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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."

 

Windswept by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Infados by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Shamanistic by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Reminiscing by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

Feb 7, 2022
Let’s see if Merry can crack this chest open.

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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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."

 

Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Wizardtorium by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4639-wizardtorium

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Mesmerize by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4994-mesmerize

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

Jan 24, 2022

Take us on a magic dragon ride.

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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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."

 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Carefree by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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!

Jan 10, 2022

Operation Get the Dragon Out of the Castle Unnoticed is a…go?

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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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."

 

Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeod

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

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Tempting Secrets by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5005-tempting-secrets

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Long note One by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-one

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamlicious

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Twisted by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4552-twisted

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Rocket Power by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

I Can Feel it Coming by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3893-i-can-feel-it-coming

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Cool Rock by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3552-cool-rock

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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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