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Consider the Wildflowers
Consider the Wildflowers118. How to Maintain Market Share in a Crowded Industry: Katie Hunt’s Secrets to Thriving in Digital Courses, Education, Coaching & Product Design.Katie Hunt’s journey is a true testament to adaptability, resilience, and innovation. From her beginnings in corporate America to venturing into entrepreneurship, Katie took a bold leap into the world of digital products. With a passion for empowering others, she founded Proof to Product, a company dedicated to helping makers and product creators build sustainable, successful businesses. Over the past 14 years, Katie has not only built her own thriving business but has also worked with over 30,000 entrepreneurs to help them do the same.Along the way, Katie navigated the ever-evolving world of online courses, education, and co...
2025-03-0648 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 174: Shamanism is the Internal Compass with Katie JoKatie Jo is a three-time best-selling author, professional artist, and international public speaker. She has facilitated drum circles around the world to audiences as large as 10,000 and shared the stage with leading edge advocates like Marianne Williamson, Malika Chopra, and more. Most well known for her drum circles and nine-month Shamanic Course, a comprehensive understanding of esoteric and ancient practices from across the globe.She is a sound healing teacher/trainer and offers an in-depth Sound Therapy Treatment Training. As CEO/owner of Sage Canvas, a wellness studio in Lehi, Utah, and over 25 years’ experience in sales, marketing, and fo...
2025-02-1238 minPulse: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation Podcast
Pulse: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation PodcastThe “magnetic draw” to help Katie Skidmore get a new kidneyIn the spring of 2023, Katie Skidmore was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder known as anti-GBM. It attacked her kidneys and left her critically ill. While she recovered from the disease, she was left without functioning kidneys and Katie learned to navigate her new world of being on dialysis. While that was happening, she actively searched for a living donor. Then, on September 12, 2024, Katie’s dream of getting a new kidney became a reality.   This conversation brings Katie together with her living donor, Jay Turner — who felt a “magnetic draw” to help this young woman. (34:54)
2025-02-0534 minConsider the Wildflowers
Consider the Wildflowers102. Katie Lamb: My Business Is Profitable, but Is It Sustainable?Reaching your income needs without working all the time— That’s every entrepreneur’s dream, right? Finding a way to comfortably meet your enough number so that you can be the spouse, mother, daughter, or friend you dream of being. Katie Lamb did just that.  After launching a successful, and profitable, photography business straight out of college, Katie began to ask herself how she could achieve the same profit with less time investment? With a growing family and a desire to be fully present, Katie began brainstorming new revenue streams that would continue to provide for her family...
2024-11-1441 minGot Milf Podcast
Got Milf PodcastBalance your child's plate with registered dietician KATIE THOMSONKatie Thomson, registered dietician and CEO of Squarebaby joins EPISODE 5 of GOT MILF PODCAST to tell us how she went from being the first nutritionist at Starbucks to creating a meal delivery service for babies, how to develop your childs palette, what to look for on food labels when grocery shopping for your kids, balancing your childs plate and more!
2024-09-041h 00Wait, For Real?
Wait, For Real?True Crime: One of the Creepiest Towns in AmericaSend us a textKatie takes us on a journey to one of the creepiest towns in America. Welcome to Skidmore, Missouri.Trigger Warnings: Crimes against children; Sexual assault; Sexual assault against children. Skip the intro/banter? Go to ~8:40.Videos mentioned in the episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdBGLQMv1n8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZktTdGHaJYWant to buy us a cup of coffee (Or a lighthouse)? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitforreadHave stories to tell? Email...
2024-07-0350 minThe Katie Halper Show
The Katie Halper ShowMedea Benjamin, Bryce Greene, Aidan Khamis & Rahma Zein, Rami Younis, Sarah Ema FriedlandKatie talks to Medea Benjamin who was roughed up protesting the White House Correspondents' Dinner and Bryce Greene, who was arrested at Indiana University where snipers have been brought in. But first, she's joined by filmmakers Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland who talk about their documentary/ science fiction hybrid film Lyd, about the Palestinian city of Lyd, which is now known as the Israeli city Lod. The film shows what the city is like today and imagined what it could have been like without the Nakba. Bryce Greene is a student, writer, organizer and media critic based in Indianapolis...
2024-05-061h 32Consider the Wildflowers
Consider the Wildflowers079. Katie Williams: How to Sell Luxury Handcrafted ProductsKatie Williams, owner of Mississippi Stitches, took up sewing while she was in nursing school. She started a small side business, but quickly realized it wasn’t sustainable on top of her studies believing she couldn’t charge enough for each pillow to make a sustainable income.So Katie set sewing aside and worked as a pediatric nurse for 10 years. When she bought her first house, it inspired her to start sewing again. She re-opened her shop, this time as a ready-to-ship business instead of taking custom orders.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes...
2024-03-2158 minConsider the Wildflowers
Consider the Wildflowers076. Katie Gatti: Founder of Money with KatieKatie Gatti Tassin, better known as Money with Katie, is the face and voice behind one of the top personal finance media brands for women. Her mission is to close the gender wealth gap by creating content about money that women actually want to consume.In this conversation, Katie shares how she took her blog from a side hustle to a million-dollar business in just a few short years, the hidden stress behind that astronomical growth, and what she learned from being acquired by Morning Brew.WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/katie-gatti
2024-02-291h 00Consider the Wildflowers
Consider the Wildflowers070. Katie Guiliano: Founder of Hosanna RevivalWith an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed, the Bible is the bestselling book of all time…yet over thousands of years, there have been surprisingly few cover variations. Enter Hosanna Revival: a paper goods company that designs beautiful, artistic Bible covers and other faith-based products.I sat down with founder Katie Guiliano to hear where this idea came from and how she’s grown the business to 7-figures and a team of 15 full-time employees.This was such a powerful conversation on the intersection of faith, art, and entrepreneurship!WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : sh...
2024-01-1853 minLET IT OUT
LET IT OUTListen Now: Even the RoyalsThis is just a preview of Even the Royals....Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big, and very public. And no, we’re not just talking about Harry and Meghan. There are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. From Wonder...
2023-10-0607 minConsider the Wildflowers
Consider the Wildflowers031. Katie Daly Weiss: One “Yes” Away from Exponential GrowthWhen a day spent bored at home turned into a scroll on Pinterest turned into buying soy wax and teaching herself how to make candles, I doubt today’s guest could have imagined that ten years later candle making would be how she spends her days and pays her bills! Did you know that out of all five senses, scent is the one most closely tied to memories? Something I’m sure Katy Daly Weiss, founder of Big White Yeti Candle Company, thinks about as she formulates new scents in her candle studio aka test kitchen. And whil...
2023-02-0941 minStoryTellers Live
StoryTellers LiveA Mustard Seed of Faith - A Love Story::Erica Skidmore :: [Episode 215]Erica Skidmore, from Opelika, Alabama, shares her spiritual journey of seeking the Lord with all of her heart after a failed marriage and how God answered her prayers in many surprising and unexpected ways. Her story will remind you of God's goodness, faithfulness, sovereignty, and, most importantly, His ability to take your brokenness and make it whole.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: * God's desire is for you to make Him the love of your life. * Often, in the valleys of life, we grow deeper in our relationship with God and more dependent upon Him. * God's Word does not return v...
2023-02-0856 minIt’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E202 - Port-FOE-lios - Monstrosities - The Golden OldiesIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is gets back to the basics with the most classic D&D monsters that have spanned multiple editions and haunted our imaginations for years.  Sure, there are dragons and beholders and zombies, but what adventurer doesn’t want to hunt down an enemy that can make the very ground shake, sink a sword into a screeching horror that stalks its prey blindly, or blow up a frustrating creature that hits you where you least expect it? Cold Open 0:00 Opening Credits 1:07 Intro...
2023-01-101h 24It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E201 - Player Options - Player Engagement: Making the Dream WorkIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters focuses on the meta.  What can you do to make your games more fun and more engaging, and therefore more epic and exciting?  Because a table of interested and happy people is more likely to want to get together more often for this wonderful pastime of slaying enemies and getting rewards. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 3:03 Ad Break 10:50 The Social Contract 13:08 In-Game Responsibilities 49:01 Initiative 1:23:20 Ad Break 2:09:32 Outro 2:10:06 Bloopers 2:11:20 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! ...
2023-01-032h 12It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!L010 - Legend Lore - Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon QueenThis episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen.  But with an optional board game, a small lore and history section, and a level 1-10 adventure contained, is this a complete product, so another Spelljammer debacle?  Join one Dungeon Master as he sits down and goes chapter-by-chapter through what the book has to offer to determine if it is a hit or a miss. Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:08 Expectations 3:42 Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen 9:10 First Impressions 49:33 Outro 1:02:18 OneD&D 1:03:37 DO...
2022-12-271h 20It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!X004 - Christmas Special - The Legacy of the Late Mr. Spitwhistle, Part2Angelica, Frank, and Tiny Tumnus, burdened by the the double blow of the death of Gumdrop and reality of Santa's true nature, must band together and return to where it all began:  Tinsel Town. Intro 0:00 Part Two 1:24 Part Three 57:15 Outro 1:57:27 Bloopers 1:58:27 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/  YouTube at https://www.yout...
2022-12-271h 59It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!X003 - Christmas Special - The Legacy of the Late Mr. Spitwhistle, Part 1Join three hapless souls as they are summoned by an old ally to learn the truth about Santa... and uncover the mystery of what ever happened to Gumdrop. Intro 0:00 Character Intros 2:04 Part One 4:05 Outro 1:03:16 Bloopers 1:04:33 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/  YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw S...
2022-12-251h 05It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!M023 - Mailbag of Holding - Tabula RasaThe original three hosts clear out the backlog of mailbag questions to give Dan some much-needed closure, and yell at him about coughing one one final time. DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Info: Episode Guide at Episode Guide : ItsaMimic (reddit.com) Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Website at https://www.it...
2022-12-223h 17It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!B030 - Campaign Builder - Lairs (Foundations)What's the difference between a Lair and a Home?  And how do you go about designing Lair Actions for your BBEG?  In Dan's last episode of the Campaign Builder, he and Adam settle into their old routine to bring their experience and creativity to one of the most interesting mechanics of 5th Edition. Takeaways: - Regional Effects and Lair Actions have similar themes but very different functions - Every lair should have a personality and logic to itself - There should be a reason for everything within a lair - Ensure that the pl...
2022-12-2053 minIt’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!B029 - Campaign Builder - Boss Fight (Level Five)Boss fights are iconic, traditional, and memorable, but how do you build up to a good one?  How do you find the balance and keep the players on the edge of their seats?  In this long-overdue episode, Dan and Adam sit down and discuss their inspirations and their tactics for handling Big Bad Evil Guys. Takeaways: - There's more than one way to monologue for your bad guys - Setting is key - A boss fight doesn't have to end with a kill - Have some loose contingencies Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:38
2022-12-131h 10It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E200 - One More Hero Leaving the Battlefield for the Last TimeIn this episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the six original hosts say goodbye to one of the founders of the podcast, by sifting through one listener's twenty questions. Intro 0:00 Brad 5:09 Megan 18:31 Dave 37:43 Terry 48:03 Adam 1:10:28 Outro 1:30:50 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Info: Episode Guide at Episode Gu...
2022-12-061h 31It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!L009 - Legend Lore - Spelljammer: Adventures in Space  This episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, Spelljammer: Adventures in Space.  But setting aside the controversy and looking merely at the quality of what's provided, is it worth the the inflated price?  Join our Dungeon Masters as they sit down and go chapter-by-chapter through what this box set has to offer, and determine if it is a hit or a miss. Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:09 Expectations 3:22 Unboxing 8:24 Astral Adventurer's Guide 10:41 Boo's Astral Menagerie 39:12 Light Xaryxis 57:28 First Impressions 1:13:41 Outro 1:25:20 DON’T FORGE...
2022-12-011h 26It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E199 - Dungeon Mastery - DMing for Kids, aka D&D for HalflingsIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to talk about the challenges, rewards, and techniques that we’ve encountered while Dungeon Mastering for children.  Running the game becomes a whole different beast when it comes to keeping kids engaged and having fun, but the smiles and laughs are worth every moment. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:57 Getting into D&D 6:40 Expectations 15:15 Commercial Break 56:50 Characters 57:51  Social Media Info 1:25:03 Published Tier One Adventures 1:25:23 Running the Game 1:34:44 Outro 2:08:05 Post-Credit 2:13:20 Bloopers 2:16:02 DON’...
2022-11-292h 17It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E198 - Dragon Mastery - Deep Dragons: Deeply Awful NightmaresThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast digs deep into the Underdark to cover a 5th Edition dragon that seems to have replaced the Purple Dragon of previous editions:  The Deep Dragon.  So grab your torches, cover your noses and mouths, and mentally steel yourself against your worst fears. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:34 Deep Dragon Overview 6:06 Deep Dragon Wyrmling 34:01 Commercial Break 50:37 Young Deep Dragon 51:50 Adult Deep Dragon 1:09:18 Social Media Info 1:31:51 Ancient Deep Dragon 1:32:52 Outro 1:54:25 Post-Credit 1:55:26 Bloopers 1:58:31 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Avai...
2022-11-221h 58It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E197 - Dungeon Mastery - Subtle Descriptions: Setting the Forest from the TreesIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to return to the topic of description, and how to create deeper experiences and immersion with your players... Because there are more than five senses, more than one kind of adventure, and lots of subtle, nearly-sociopathic ways to manipulate the players at your table. Warning Senses: Temperature (heat and cold) Pain Skin vs Bones and Joints vs Organs and Muscles Itch Tension Hunger and Thirsty Mental Distress Spiritual Distress Vomiting Reflex, an...
2022-11-152h 02It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E196 - Port-FOE-lios - Sorrowsworn: Attachment IssuesThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at a group of unique 5th Edition Shadowfell-inspired reimaginings of an old fiend from 3.5 and 4e.  The incredibly flavourful and outright upsetting Sorrowsworn are screaming to be used in almost every mid-to-high level campaign, and can easily suit Curse of Strahd, Descent into Avernus, Tomb of Annihilation, Out of the Abyss, Rime of the Frostmaiden, and so many more.  So let’s breakdown some of the best random encounters to hit your party with when they’re at their lowest, and dig into the Sorrowsworn.    Cold Open 0:00 Intro...
2022-11-081h 55It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E195 - Player Options - Damage and Poisons: A Healthy Dose of HurtThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast addresses the thing that power gamers love, that min-maxers crave, and that new players have a surprising amount of difficulty wrapping their brains around: Damage.  In a game as combat-oriented as Dungeons & Dragons, damage should be one of the main aspects for players and Dungeon Masters alike to focus on manipulating.  But does everyone understand the rules?  Are there enough different kinds?  And how can a better understanding help your games moving forward.  Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:47 Weapons 2:50 Commercial Break 47:23 Damage Types 48:22 Social Media Info 1...
2022-11-012h 09It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E028D - Warlock Patrons: Who You Want on Your Team for the Papa ‘Lock ContestIn this spooky episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at three kinds of Warlock Patrons that most people tend to overlook:  The Celestial, The Undead, and The Fathomless.  But unlike Great Old Ones, and Fiends, these Patrons tend to not be demigods, but rather creatures of immense power. Intro 0:00 Warlock Overview 2:27 Lich 7:46 Kraken 15:57 Empyrean 25:03 Nightwalker 33:33 Dragon Turtle 40:55 Solar 46:45 Mummy Lord 55:21 Storm Giant Quintessent 1:02:00 Planetar 1:08:28 Vampire 1:15:26 Leviathan 1:24:25 Death Pact Angel 1:29:16 Outro 1:36:10 Bloopers 1:40:31
2022-10-311h 41It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E194 - Class - The Ranger EncoreRangers: Not A Chore Nor A Snore to Explore the Outdoors, For Your Amore is the Core of the Forest and More, So Before You Roar Galore that You Abhor or Deplore Some Lakeshore Decor, That’s Uncalled For, You Whore. We Implore, Evermore, That You See What’s in Store, Furthermore This Wild Corps Born of Gore, Sores, and War, Has A Score of Folklore to Look For, Not Ignore, So Let’s Restore Our Rapport O’er This Ranger Encore. This episode of the It’s A Mimic! pod...
2022-10-251h 52It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E193 - Off to the Races - Firbolgs, Goliaths, and Tritons: A Giant Helping of Surf and TurfAs the It’s A Mimic! Podcast continues to explore the far reaches of the 5th Edition landscape, we tend to get farther and farther away from what most would call civilization.  And out there, roaming the various Dungeons & Dragons landscapes, are some of the most unique and interesting populations in modern fantasy lore.  In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to explore the rocky peaks with Goliaths, the deep woods with Firbolgs, and the cold, dark depths with Tritons. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:10 Triton 6:24 Commercial Break 49:09 Goliaths 50:51 Social Media Info...
2022-10-182h 04It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E192 - Lore - The Chaotic Planes: Reasons for Playin’ in Planes without Reason“This episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast focuses on the three planes of the Forgotten Realms cosmology that embrace mayhem and confusion, and looks at what you can expect as players who explore these planes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.  The panel of Dungeon Masters starts good and descends rapidly into evil as we traverse these outer planes.  So buckle up for a whirlwind tour of Ysgard, Limbo, and Pandemonium.” Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:33 The Great Wheel Cosmology 4:48 The Infinite Staircase 11:39 Chaotic Alignment 14:37 Ysgard 26:26 Commercial Break 43:37 Limbo 47:44 Social Media Info 1...
2022-10-111h 29It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!M022 - Mailbag of Holding - It’s Potato Day (or, We Love a Good Mouth Feel)Alternative titles:  “Welcome to Our Whorehome”, “Fuck the Man in the Bottle”, or “Surprise Affection” Questions asked by: u/acciddialogue @avatar_idalia u/digglybluemoonya u/Finisher7119 u/fuckoffitsathrowaway u/KingOfRott u/lessons_in_detriment u/oskar_the_ork u/Roll_Or_Dice u/zythr009 … and @_itsmiaca DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c...
2022-09-221h 37It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E191 - Dragon Mastery - Moonstone Dragons: The Theme, It Would Seem, Is to Dream of a SchemeThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to get a bit weird with the Moonstone Dragons of the Feywild.  The panel of Dungeon Masters returns again to the pages of Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons to see what the Moonstone Dragon offers and how it invades your dreams… Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:25 Moonstone Dragons 3:31 Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling 17:59 Commercial Break 28:24 Young Moonstone Dragon 30:21 Adult Moonstone Dragon 45:43 Social Media Info 1:06:54  Ancient Moonstone Dragon 1:07:14 Outro 1:22:47 Post-Credit 1:24:08 Bloopers 1:29:15 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Availabl...
2022-09-201h 35It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E190 - Dungeon Mastery - Setting the Scene: Using Your Uncommon SensesIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to crack open the DMG, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide, and the Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica to dig into some more variant rules.  There are tons of them in the published material, and some of common online homebrew rules address issues that there are actually rule options for. This episode covers variant rules surrounding communication and reputation, and revisits the discussion on madness.. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 2:29 Descriptive Words 3:40  Commercial Break 25:00 Sight 25:3...
2022-09-131h 28It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E189 - Port-FOE-lios - Trolls: Troll-tal RecallIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters returns to the ugly and disgusting Giant-kin, and looks at four more kinds of Trolls.   And while things might get a little DIRE, I guarantee that we’ll raise your SPIRITS and keep things ICY COOL.  …  And… um…  wet?  …  Because this episode focuses on the Dire Troll, the Spirit Troll, the Ice Troll, as well as the Aquatic Troll featured in Rise of Tiamat. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:45 Troll Overview 1:57 Spirit Troll 24:10 Commercial Break 56:59 Ice Troll 57:35 Social Media Info 1:19:08...
2022-09-061h 49It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E188 - Class - Fighters: Going Brawls to the WallThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast returns to Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything to cover the Fighter subclasses listed there.  The panel of Dungeon Masters finally catches up to the last Fighter archetypes and explores the options of both the Rune Knight and the Psi Warrior.  So put on your tinfoil hats, and make some rune for these not-so-gentle giants of the battlefield. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:37 Fighter Overview 6:31 Grappling & Shoving 13:49 Commercial Break 41:37 Psi Warrior 46:09 Rune Knight 1:13:08 Social Media Info 1:35:04 Character Builds 1:35:23 Outro 1:44:22 Post-Credit 1:45:41 Bloope...
2022-09-021h 48It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E186 - Off to the Races - Goblinoids: An Evening with the Perfect HostGoblins are relatively popular player characters, but how often do people jump at the opportunity to be one of the other Goblinoid options in D&D 5th Edition?  Today the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to sit down and look at the pros and cons of playing a Goblin, Hobgoblin, or Bugbear.  What are the mechanical strengths?  What roleplaying opportunities are there?  And what classes fit the best?  …  And don’t worry: The It’s A Mimic! podcast is finally going to give the Verdan some love. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:38 Goblinoid Overview 8:33 Bugbears 26:03 Commerci...
2022-08-301h 56It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E187 - Class - Monks: Martial ArtisansThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns with one more Monk subclass, the Way of the Ascendant Dragon, and then looks at an often-forgotten aspect of monastery life: crafting.  In real life, many Monks hone an art or a craft, and focus their energies by dedicating themselves to a single, useful talent.  Dungeons & Dragons addresses this practice in theory, but so few players really lean on this potentially powerful and character-defining aspect of their character. The panel of Dungeon Masters looks into the different artisan’s tools that are available, and offers some insights into what’s useful...
2022-08-161h 23It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E185 - Lore - The Lawful Planes: A Plane for Everything and Everything in Its PlaneThis episode focuses on the three most orderly planes in the Forgotten Realms cosmology, and looks at what you can expect as players in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.  For The Nine Hells, check out E025 and E025F, and for Mount Celestia, check out episode E178.  In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters jumps up and down on the morality scale, as they explore Mechanus, Arcadia, and Acheron.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:18 Law Alignment 3:41 Mechanus 15:41 Commercial Break 32:05 Acheron 32:56 Social Media Info 46:16 Arcadia 46:40 Outro 57:42 Post-Credits 1:01:02 Bloopers 1:02:27 ...
2022-08-091h 03It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E183 - Roleplaying: When Rollplaying Isn’t EnoughIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss the ins and outs of Roleplaying.  They try to figure out what advice helps, what advice sucks, and what three different perspectives bring to the conversation on one of the most popular parts of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.   Featured: MY SON THE HURRICANE: https://www.msthofficial.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/mysonthehurricane https://www.instagram.com/mysonthehurricane/ TOUR DATES: Aug 3-Banff, AB @ Melissa’s Aug 4-Medicine Hat @ AB-Town show Au...
2022-08-021h 56It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E184 - Dragon Mastery - Fizban’s Dragon Turtles: Steamy Times on the High SeasThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to return to one of the creatures that the panel of Dungeon Masters did a deep dive on in episode 128:  The Dragon Turtle.  It’s another return to the pages of Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons to see what the probably-stoned wizard has to say about these gargantuan dragons that live in the oceans, and all the havoc they might wreak in your campaigns. Featured: MY SON THE HURRICANE: https://www.msthofficial.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/mysonthehurricane https://www.instagram.com/myso...
2022-07-261h 35It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E182 - Port-FOE-lios - Trolls: Generating Sub-Limb-inal HorrorsIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the Panel of Dungeon Masters sits down with a classic type of enemy that used to be a staple foe at D&D tables, but seems to be less common in 5th Edition: Trolls.  Low-level parties dread them, and if you don’t know the trick to keeping them down, you’re in for a bad day.  So arm yourselves appropriately (that’s a Troll pun), and get ready for the nastiest nasties this side of Uncle Terry.  Because today, we cover the basic Troll, the Rot Troll, and the Venom T...
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It’s A Mimic!E181 - Class - Wizards: Booking It Toward Adventure“The easiest way for me not to die is to make everybody that I don’t like dead.” This episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns with even more Wizards, because Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition has more magical nerds than you can shake an unused wand at.  The panel of Dungeon Masters takes the time today to investigate the ins and outs of the wizard subclasses from Exandria, and get sucked into Graviturgy and Chronurgy.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:45 Wizards Overview 4:29 Arcane Foci 12:47 Commercial Break 34:15 Graviturgy 35:57 Chronu...
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It’s A Mimic!E180 - Class - Clerics: An Affinity in the Divinity VicinityThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns with even more Clerics, because Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition has more holy men than you can shake a censer at.  The panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look into the Peace Domain and the Twilight Domain, as well as some of the details that most people might not think about when it comes to roleplaying a Cleric. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:52 Clerics Overview 5:06 Commercial Break 29:04 Twilight Domain 30:10 Peace Domain 43:22 Social Media Info 1:01:28 Character Builds 1:02:07 Outro 1:13:12 Post-Credit 1:14:09 Blo...
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It’s A Mimic!E179 - Off to the Races - Orcs: Playing DumbThere is quite a bit of lore about Orcs, and episodes 15, 101, and 102 really dive into the lore and societies that are available in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition so far.  Episode 82 covered what it means to play Half-Orcs, but what about playing the full blown thing?  Well, this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast takes a look at all the different kinds of playable Orcs that you can use to build a character, and the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to see what roleplay opportunities exist out there for our muscle-bound brawlers.   Cold Open...
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It’s A Mimic!E178 - Lore - The Upper Planes: Goodness GraciousThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast focuses on the five upper-most of the Upper Planes in the Forgotten Realms cosmology, and looks at what you can expect as players in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.  This panel of Dungeon Masters starts orderly, and descends rapidly into chaos as they traverse these outer planes!  So buckle up for a whirlwind tour of Mount Celestia, Bytopia, Elysium, The Beastlands, and Arborea! Cold Open 0:00 Intro 2:06 Good Alignment 9:05 Mount Celestia 20:04 Commercial Break 35:32 Bytopia 40:09 Elysium 52:39 Social Media Info 1:05:55 The Beatlands 1:06:28 Arborea 1:18:19 ...
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It’s A Mimic!M021 - Mailbag of Holding - Evil is a SpectrumDave, Megan, and James (with an assist from Jeff) take us to a very vivid place after they actually answer some D&D-related questions.  We, at It's A Mimic! apologize profusely for this episode, and we are launching a full investigation into who put these three lunatics on the same episode...  Ugh.   From Instragram: @andrisnow14 @_itsmiaca @marron.hannah @m.v.willms @spidey_rich @zacherymcconnel From Reddit: u/aciddialogue u/Anotherskip u/Erik_in_Prague u/Finisher7119 u/Groundbreaking-Top33 u/KingofRott u/R...
2022-06-201h 10It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!M020 - Mailbag of Holding - Way Too Much About Feet and BDSMFrom American food to DMPC's, from the history of the podcast to comparing bread and potatoes, from sexy beholders to firearms in 5th Edition, this special mailbag episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast runs head first into 20 random questions that you, the listeners, have willed upon us.  This panel of Dungeon Masters thanks you from the bottom of their [whatever has replaced their dead, blackened hearts].   From info@itsamimic.com: Kristófer Helgi Sigurðsson From Instagram: @colton_adrian @nick._.long @spidey_rich  From Reddit: u/aci...
2022-06-1657 minIt’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E177 - Dragon Mastery - Fizban’s Metallic Dragons: Shiny New DetailsThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to help flesh out further nuance when it comes to using Metallic Dragons in D&D 5th Edition.  This panel of Dungeon Masters rifles through the pages of Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons to see what else the five main good dragons have to offer, outside of the Monster Manual.  And stay tuned for the end of the episode, where we’re going to look into the Metallic Greatwyrm!   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:45 Brass Dragons 6:02 Copper Dragons 23:11 Commercial Break 36:03 Bronze Dragons 3...
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It’s A Mimic!M019 - Anniversary Special - Mimics: Where You Never Know What You’re Going to GetThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast marks the end of Year 3 for the panel of Dungeon Masters, and the beginning of Year 4.  The DM’s all spent some time over the holidays mulling over the idea of the titular monsters, and have now combined their thoughts into a single episode that embraces the idea of the namesake of the podcast.   Cold Open 0:21 Intro 0:28 Mimics 1:34 Creatures with False Appearance 11:09 Social Media Info 41:09 Free Form Mimic Ideas 42:31 Outro 1:05:09   DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Ava...
2022-06-101h 06It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E176 - Dungeon Mastery - Variant Rules: When Characters Become Diplomatic and Emphatic, Charismatic and Dramatic, or Traumatic and ErraticIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters cracks open the DMG, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide, and the Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica to dig into some more variant rules.  There are tons of them in the published material, and some of common online homebrew rules address issues that there are actually rule options for. This episode covers variant rules surrounding communication and reputation, and revisits the discussion on madness.. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 01:46 Sanity 04:20 Madness  17:45 Commercial Break 26:00 Renown 30:42 Ravnica Ru...
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It’s A Mimic!E175 - Port-FOE-lios - NPC: Now Presenting CombatThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast takes a sidestep to finally address the most common kind of enemy in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition: the humanoid NPC.  Sometimes they betray, sometimes they get betrayed.  Sometimes they’re lethal, and some they’re regretful.  Everyone has run into them at one point or another, but the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to try to break down new and interesting ways to go about using them.  This episode marks the first half of the conversation, but it’s important to know the broad strokes before you dive headlong into the nit...
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It’s A Mimic!E174 - Class - The Game Changer for Ranger DangerThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns to Rangers, but the panel of Dungeon Masters has to break the mold for our class-based episodes a little bit and focus on the updates from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.  There are a lot of new updates and variants for the 5th Edition  Ranger, and the Beastmaster gets some new companions as well.  So, string your bow, whistle for your wolf, and don your furs, because it’s time to revisit Rangers once again. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:04 Spells 9:33 Commercial Break 1:01:50 Optional Features 1:04:28 Socia...
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It’s A Mimic!E173 - Class - Fighters: Schleppin’ Weapons and Wielding ShieldingsThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast heads to the Sword Coast and the distant realm of Exandria to cover the Fighter subclasses listed there, before looking at the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything to look at new options in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.  It’s not all swinging swords and surging action, though, as the panel of Dungeon Masters has discovered.  So grab your heavy armour and push the nerd with the spellbook out of the way, because this episode launches into three more subclasses, as well as the Optional Class Features offered in Tasha...
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It’s A Mimic!E172 - Off to the Races - The Lords of EdgeThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast digs up something a little more sinister than we’re used to in this conversation, as the panel of Dungeon Masters tries to determine if the Lineages in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft are all they’re cracked up to be.  It’s vampires, hags, and reincarnations this week, with a focus on roleplaying and flavour, because the mechanics look like they’re a little underwhelming at first glance.  So is there more to these three than simply a trip to Hot Topic and a scowl?   The Kickstart...
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It’s A Mimic!E171 - Lore - Forgotten Realms: Droves of Dropping DeitiesThis episode of this It’s A Mimic podcast is going to bring us back to the Forgotten Realms for the fourth Lore episode, but this time we’re getting spiritual. With everything going on on the ground of Toril, the activities of the gods during the spell plague and second sundering have been the foundational events for Dungeons and Dragons 5e.  So, today, this panel of Dungeon Masters seeks to open up the onion of the official Pantheon of the Forgotten Realms, while understanding how these two events shaped worship on Toril…   Cold Open 0:00 Intr...
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It’s A Mimic!E170 - Dragon Mastery - Fizban’s Chromatic Dragons: More Colourful DetailsThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast helps flesh out further nuance when it comes to using Chromatic Dragons in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.  The panel of Dungeon Masters rifles through the pages of Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons once more to see what else Tiamat's children have to offer, outside of the Monster Manual.  There are more personality quirks, minions, lairs, and hoard items, but is it enough to finally make dragons feel as epic as they should?  And stay tuned for the end of the episode, when the DM’s look into whether or not the Chrom...
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It’s A Mimic!E169 - Dungeon Mastery - Variant Rules: Class Dippings, Taking Whippings, and Fun EquippingsIn this episode of the It’s A Mimic! Podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters sits down and cracks open the discussion on variant rules.  There are dozens of options in the published material for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and some of you might be unnecessarily making homebrew rules without realizing there are already other options out there for you.  This show has already dug into the experience-based variants in E047, so it’s time to look at special character creation rules, unique healing and damage rules, and some interesting entries about unique weapons.   Cold Open 0...
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It’s A Mimic!E168 - Port-FOE-lios - Hags: No Charm, No FoulIn this final Hags episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at the worst Hags that Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition has to offer.  With a hard look into the stat blocks of the nastiest coven published so far, the episode is going to see what can be gleaned from the pages of Wild Beyond the Witchlight when it comes to playing Hags in your own campaigns.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:41 Hags Overview 0:54 Endelyn Moongrave 26:43 Commercial Break 50:02 Skabatha Nightshade 51:27 Social Media Info...
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It’s A Mimic!E167 - Class - Artificers: Comprehension of Invention, Not to Mention Attention to Intention and Extension of ConventionThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns to the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything to cover the last Artificer subclass listed there, before this glorious and sexy panel of Dungeon Masters crafts together some unique perspectives about the sixteen different Artificer Infusions there are for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 03:14 Artificer Overview 05:02 Armorer 11:55 Commercial Break 40:45 Infusions Introduction 42:14 Infusions 53:13 Social Media Info 01:04:45 More Infusions 01:05:08 Outro 01:28:15 Post-Credit 01:32:11 Bloopers 01:43:12 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: ht...
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It’s A Mimic!Z003 - Wizards Tower - Frilnar in the Cargo CarIn this special April Fools Day special, the It's A Mimic! podcast gets back around the table to have some crazy arcane shenanigans with the one and only ne'er-do-well (as in they never do well) thieves guild: The Black Hand.  That's okay, though, as the guild has sent three of its top agents, Human Bard Inspara Dice (played by Kyle), Copper Dragonborn Fighter Kalope "Kall" (played by Megan), and Lizardfolk Ranger Nuxlokkusk Ugurqozk Grarzixxausk (dammit...  blame his player, DAVE) - to retrieve the "Eye of the Beholder" a powerful elemental gem.  And where is it, you might ask?  At the...
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It’s A Mimic!E166 - Class - Monks: A Predisposition for the Tradition of Composition, Attrition, and RepetitionThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast returns to the pages of Xanathar’s Guide to Everything to cover the last subclass listed there, before looking at the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything to see what new Monastic Traditions there are for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.  It’s not all punch punch kick kick, though, as the panel of Dungeon Masters has discovered.  So grab your brass knuckles and put on your gi, as this episode launches into three more subclasses, as well as the Optional Class Features offered in Tasha’s.   Cold Op...
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It’s A Mimic!E165 - Off to the Races - Dragonborn: A Breath of Fresh AirThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to return to the topic of Dragonborn, because Fizban's Treasury of Dragons brought us new updates for the ten variations from the Player's Handbook, as well as 5 brand new ones!    Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:27 Metallic Dragonborn  5:41  Commercial Break  31:36 Chromatic Dragonborn  33:02 Social Media Info 1:00:31 Gem Dragonborn  1:02:23 Outro  1:32:42 Post-Credit  1:33:43 Bloopers  1:36:44   DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!   Available On: https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a...
2022-03-221h 37It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E164 - Lore - Forgotten Realms: A Torrid Tour of TorilThis episode of this It’s A Mimic podcast is going to bring us back to the Forgotton Realms for the third Lore episode in a row and the rest of the mighty world outside of Sword Coast. Although the focus for Dungeons and Dragons 5e seems to be away from it, this panel of Dungeon Masters seek to better understand Faerun, Kara-Tur and the rest of the adventurous possibilities Abeir-Toril (or Toril for short) provides as well as a look into the biggest cheese on the whole planet… Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:58 Faerun 4:30 Comm...
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It’s A Mimic!E163 - Dragon Mastery - Roleplaying with Dragons: But Not Like a Bard DoesThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast digs into some more details about Dragons from the 5th Edition book, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons.  From draconic personalities to their strange life cycles, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to cover all of the details you’ll need to know when it comes to elevating dragons in your campaign, and prepping encounters and adventures.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:12 Roleplaying Dragons 3:51 Dragon Lifespans 15:27 Commercial Break 29:48 Dragon Encounters and Adventures 30:53 Social Media Info 50:22 Dragon Campaigns 50:58 Outro 1:18:30 Post-Credits 1:19:37 Bloo...
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It’s A Mimic!E162 - Dungeon Mastery - Stat Blocks: How to Assign, Define, and Align the Benign and Maligned Baseline DesignLast time the It’s A Mimic! podcast discussed Dungeon Mastering, the panel of Dungeon Masters covered power creep and why you should manage the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons more closely.  This time, the DM’s tear apart the stat blocks and see what two decades of experience have taught them about reading between the lines when it comes to deciphering monster stats.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 3:51 Above the Ability Scores 8:16 Commercial Break 1:11:48 Ability Scores 1:14:00 Social Media Info 1:59:16 Features, Traits, and Actions 1:59:52 Outro 2:16:32 Post-Credit 2:19:30 Bloopers 2:22:04   D...
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It’s A Mimic!E161 - Port-FOE-lios - Hags: Vice Scream CronesThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to zoom in on the hags that you can’t find in the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual: the Annis Hag, the Bheur Hag, and the Dusk Hag.  The panel of Dungeon Masters has stirred the pot looking for every tasty morsel of information to be found, but some of the answers are definitely more horrifying than the others. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:19 Hags Overview 05:27 Commercial Break  26:38 Annis Hag 27:34 Dusk Hag 49:02 Social Media Info 1:06:17 Bheur Hag 1:07:08 Outro 1:33:11 Daughters of Sor...
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It’s A Mimic!E160 - Classes - Rogues: Yes, Thieves Can Know Thieves CantThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast takes us back to Xanathar’s Guide to Everything for a little while, so we can finish off the last Rogue subclass that’s left in that book.  The panel of Dungeon Masters also dives into the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, where they look at the subclasses presented there, as well as the Optional Class Features for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Cold open 0:00 Intro 3:43 Rogue Overview 3:55 Commercial 18:36 Archetypes 20:59 Mastermind 21:16 Soulknife 31:25 Shoutout 50:22 Phantom 51:07 Outro 1:17:16 Post Credit1:17:30 Bloop...
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It’s A Mimic!E159 - Class - Druids: Swell Spells for Wild ChildsThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything to see what new Druidic Circles there are for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.  It’s not all fur and trees, though, as the panel of Dungeon Masters has discovered.  And of course, the Optional Class Features in Tasha’s will get a spotlight, too. Cold Open 0:00 Intro: 1:19  Druid Overview: 5:20 Commercial Break: 27:11 Circle of Stars: 29:31  Circle of Wildfire:46:40  Social Media Info: 1:02:40 Character Builds: 1:03:10 Outro: 1:08:15 Post-Credit: 1:10:37  Bloopers: 1:13:29 DON’T FORGET T...
2022-02-081h 14.think atlantic
.think atlanticFreedoms at Risk with Katie HamiltonIn this episode of .think atlantic, IRI’s Thibault Muzergues is joined by Katie Hamilton to talk about “Freedoms at Risk: The Challenge of the Century”, a publication by the Fondation pour l’Innovation Politique - or Fondapol - which was released only a couple of weeks ago, with the support and participation of IRI, among others. Katie Hamilton was very involved in the making of the survey and in the writing of this publication. She has been a Project Manager in Fondapol for the past four years being involved in each edition of Fondapol's global surveys on democ...
2022-02-0727 minIt’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!E158 - Off to the Races - A Million Reptilian CiviliansThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast is going to crack open Volo’s Guide to Monsters and see what 5th Edition has to bring to the table when it comes to some of the reptilian anthropomorphic playable races.  Okay, so Kobolds aren’t strictly reptilian, but they’re definitely a step further away from dragons than Dragonborn are, and we know from previous editions that Kobolds shed their skin like other reptiles and are cold-blooded, so this panel of Dungeon Masters is counting them as being just as reptilian as Lizardfolk and Yuan-ti Purebloods.  Today’s episode is g...
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It’s A Mimic!E157 - Lore - The Sword Coast: The Edge of AdventureThis episode of this It’s A Mimic podcast brings the conversation back to the Forgotton Realms, as well as the part the world that is Faerun’s hot pot of adventure: the Sword Coast.  Exploring what is Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition's primary playground, this panel of Dungeon Masters seeks to better understand the Sword Coast, it’s bright lights of civilization, and what do to if your party's adventures brings you into the wilds between cities... Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:52 The Sword Coast 2:33 Commercial Break 39:25 Neverwinter 44:49 Social Media Info 1:12:53 Surrounding Threats 1:13:28 Out...
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It’s A Mimic!E156 - Dragon Mastery - Draconic Hoards: Size MattersThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast digs into some of the new details we got about Dragons from the new 5th Edition book, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons.  From draconic magic to the multiversal awareness, and fleshed out details for dragon homes and dragon items, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers all of the details you’ll need to know when it comes to elevating dragons in your campaign.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:21 The First World 6:53 Dragon Magic 24:20 Commercial Break 58:41 Dragon Lairs 1:01:18 Dragon Hoards 1:20:59 Social Media Info 1:5...
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It’s A Mimic!E155 - Dungeon Mastery - Power Creep: Bigger, Harder, Deeper, FasterBalancing has always been a major issue in tabletop game design, so this week on the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss one of the subtle issues at new tables, and that’s Power Creep.  It can be a little difficult to define, and it can definitely sneak up on Dungeon Masters, but this meta discussion should shine a little light on a topic that will be familiar to most seasoned Dungeons & Dragons players.   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 4:19  Game Scope 6:05 Commercial Break 52:04 Game Design 54:00 Social Media Info 1...
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It’s A Mimic!E154 - Port-FOE-lios - Hags: Set the Coven to 666 DegreesIn this second episode about Hags, the panel of Dungeon Masters is going to address the dark lady in the corner: The Night Hag.  She’s a little bit different from the other Hags in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, but that doesn’t mean she’s any less insidious.  If anything, she’s even worse.  And by that, we mean better!  You see, more than half of the It’s A Mimic! podcast has faced off against one of these nasty old crones, and chances are good that if you’ve played Curse of Strahd or Dungeon of the Mad Mage, yo...
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It’s A Mimic!E153 - Class - Wizards: Towering IntellectsThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast takes you into the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, where this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to look at the subclasses presented there, including one of the most popular updates we’ve seen in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, since Tritons finally got darkvision.  And of course, this episode will also be digging around in the Optional Class Features that Tasha’s offers. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:37 Wizard Overview 2:14 Cantrip Formulas (TCoE) 18:16 Commercial Break 23:16 Bladesinging Subclass 24:09 Order of Scribes Subclass 39:37  Social...
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It’s A Mimic!E152 - Class - Bards: Indications and Intimations of Incitation and Inflammation of Inspiration Invocations and Instigation IterationsThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast looks at the pages of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft to see what new bardic colleges there are for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.  It’s not all slinging lute at sexy dragons, though, as the panel of Dungeon Masters sifts through the Optional Class Features in Tasha’s, and the additional Bard Spells that you might not know about. Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:59 Bard Overview 8:28 Commercial Break 20:22 College of Creation 21:15 College of Spirits 42:43 Social Media Info 1:00:0...
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It’s A Mimic!L008 - Legend Lore - Fizban’s Treasury of DragonsThis episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons.  But with all the hype around it, the message boards with extreme opinions, and a hefty price tag, is it right for you?  Join our Dungeon Masters as they sit down and go chapter-by-chapter through what the book has to offer, and determine if it is a hit or a miss. Intro 0:00 Expectations 1:33 Covers and Contents 4:57 Elegy for the New World 9:45 Character Creation 1 10:54 Dragon Magic 17:37 Dragons in Play 22:05 Lairs and Hoards 30:20 ...
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It’s A Mimic!X002 - Christmas Special - Gumdrop’s AngelsIts been a couple of years since the big heist and Gumdrop has finally tracked Santa down to exact his revenge.  Unfortunately for him, a curse has left him unable to act so his organization has hired some mercenaries to punctuate Santa’s final Ho Ho Ho.  In this special Christmas Episode of the It’s a Mimic podcast, join DM’s Dan and Adam as they take Dave and Megan’s diminutive heroes through the wilderness to end the Claus and perhaps, discover how his magic works.  DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: https...
2021-12-252h 17It’s A Mimic!
It’s A Mimic!M018 - Mailbag of Holding - Dave Says NoIn this mailbag episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, Dave, Megan, and Adam sit down to answer 20 (ish) of your questions about D&D, DMing, and life in general.  It's silly laughs and rare insights in this episode, where Dave squares off against one of his players. From Instagram: @andrisnow14 @colton_adrian @elim_garak2020 @mattheweasterling From Reddit: u/bloody-one u/InternalManagement10 u/TravestyDiner From YouTube: Andrei Nicolae J Miklos Pal Marton Molnar The Usual Suspects: @alexander_anotherskip_davis @a...
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It’s A Mimic!E151 - Off to the Races - Aasimar: Touched by an AngelThe It’s A Mimic! podcast decides to do a little good this week and reach out to the higher powers for inspiration on playable character races. That’s right, it’s Aasimars and their angelic guides!  The panel of Dungeon Masters sit down to look at one of the surprisingly edgier races in D&D 5th Edition.  And if you think you know all the options that exist out there, then you might be surprised... Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:00 History and Lore 3:01 Commercial Break 56:40 Lore 58:36 Scourge 1:02:40  Fallen Aasimar 1:08:20  Protector 1:15:47 Social Med...
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It’s A Mimic!E150 - Lore - Unforgettable Personalities of the Forgotten Realms (Re-Edit)Last week, the It’s A Mimic! podcast sat down and went through every single famous dragon in 5th Edition.  This week, humanoids get the special treatment!  From the Citadel of Eight to Demogorgon, there’s a whirlwind of Who’s Who as the panel of Dungeon Masters gives a quick explanation for anyone who might not know who’s on the cover of their favourite Dungeons & Dragons books! Cold Open - 0:00 Intro - 01:20 Mordenkainen and the Eight - 06:26 Tasha/Iggwilv - 19:49 Commercial Break - 33:27 Durnan - 35:12 Rudolph Van Richten - 45:28 Voloth...
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It’s A Mimic!E150 - Lore - The Forgotten Realms: Unforgettable PersonalitiesLast week, the It’s A Mimic! podcast sat down and went through every single famous dragon in 5th Edition.  This week, humanoids get the special treatment!  From the Citadel of Eight to Demogorgon, there’s a whirlwind of Who’s Who as the panel of Dungeon Masters gives a quick explanation for anyone who might not know who’s on the cover of their favourite Dungeons & Dragons books! Cold Open - 0:00 Intro - 01:20 The Citadel of Eight - 01:32 Mordenkainen and the Circle of Eight - 06:56 Tasha/Iggwilv  - 18:35 Commercial Break - 31:51 Durnan - 34:35 Rudolph Van Richten - 43:33 Vo...
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It’s A Mimic!E149 - Dragon Mastery - Famous Dragons: Super Egos and Tall TailsThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast tears into the famous dragons that Wizards of the Coast have published in an effort to get some insights into how they expect dragons to be used, for both lore and mechanics in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.  The panel of Dungeon Masters digs into all the books that have been published up until the Wild Beyond the Witchlight, and brings you every dragon and dragon-kin NPC that they could find!   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ITSAMIMIC21 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod  
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It’s A Mimic!E148 - Dungeon Mastery - Homebrew: Recipes for ArgumentsThe It’s A Mimic! podcast is joined again by our friend Brian, the Bearded Nerd, to discuss more homebrewing in D&D 5th Edition!  Last time the panel of Dungeon Masters discussed this topic, it was a broader discussion about what homebrewing is and what to watch out for.  That episode wrapped up with some tips on worldbuilding, but now it’s finally time to get into homebrewing classes, spells, items, and monsters! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ITSAMIMIC21 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod The Bearded Nerd Podcast is available at https...
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It’s A Mimic!E147 - Port-FOE-lios - Hags: A Little Auntie SocialThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast focuses on one of the most popular Big Bad Evil Guys at Wizards of the Coast: Hags.  They’ve been lurking around in a handful of published adventures, and there is a surprising amount of lore and information about them in 5th Edition.  Enough, in fact, that the panel of Dungeon Masters had to break it all out into multiple episodes.  This one focuses on the true OG’s (that stands for Old Girls) which are the Green Hags.  This episode also dives into the murky waters of Sea Hags and Sea Fu...
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It’s A Mimic!E146 - Classes - Warlocks: Having a BlastThis episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast sees a return to Warlocks in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, including the new Pact of the Talisman, and three more patrons!  The panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to go over all the optional rules from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, as well as what exactly these new patrons have to offer.  Are they as powerful as they should be?  Do these subclasses swing evil, like most of the other Warlock patrons?  And what else can you do besides Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast? Cold Open 0:00 Intr...
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It’s A Mimic!E145 - Classes - Putting the “Pal” in PaladinThe long-awaited breakdown of the Oathbreaker Paladin finally reaches the It’s A Mimic! podcast, but there’s more here than was expected!  As the panel of Dungeon Masters goes over everyone’s determined badasses in heavy armour, they find more than simply knights and evil knights.  What roleplaying opportunities are there, and what mechanical strengths are present for each subclass?  This episode has all the answers to these tasty D&D morsels and more, including the breakdown of the options from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything! Cold Open 0:00 Intro 1:42 Paladin Overview 3:42 New Options 5:42 Commerc...
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It’s A Mimic!E028C - Warlock Patrons: The Devils in the DetailsDip that quill, read the fine print and sign up your soul for that dose of power because it's Halloween!  That means the It’s A Mimic! podcast is back to talk about Warlock Patrons in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.  This time around, the panel of Dungeon Masters is covering those Archfiend rulers of the Nine Hells, their cults, minions, boons, and pacts while also tackling The Eternal War, in which they fight against the demonic hordes of demons.  Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:52 Overview 3:11 Dispater/Titivilus 19:38 Mammon/Bael 30:32 Zariel/Bel 39:31 Fierna/Belia...
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It’s A Mimic!E144 - Off to the Races - Genasi: Elements of Genie-ologyIn this week’s episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks into the elements of character building when you have a Genie in your family tree.  That’s right!  It’s Genasi, D&D’s weird, chaotic, elemental playable race!  So what flavours exist out there, what are they good for, and how do you roleplay them? Cold Open 0:00 Intro 01:21 Genasi Overview 04:43  General Genasi Mechanics 22:42  Earth Genasi 26:42  Fire Genasi 32:38 Social Media Info 37:31 Air Genasi 38:07 Water Genasi  43:19 Inspiration 49:52 Outro 1:02:33 Post-Credit 1:03:40 DON’T FORGE...
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It’s A Mimic!E143 - Lore - Baldur’s Gate: Feeling a Little City After the BhaalLocation, location, location! This week’s episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast roams the steampunk-Victorian-London-inspired streets and surrounding area of Baldur’s Gate. Join the well-informed panel of Dungeon Masters as they dig deep into the history, lore, establishments, and notable citizens that call Baldur’s Gate home. (Bonus, Terry finally learns what the acronym “SCAG” stands for, in Dungeons and Dragons!)   Cold Open 0:00 Intro 0:28 Baldur’s Gate in 5e 2:55  Commercial 40:52 Baldur’s Gate from Other Sources 43:30 Social Media Info 1:08:25 Denizens of Baldur’s Gate 1:09:20 Outro  1:46:12 Post-Credit 1:47:06...
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It’s A Mimic!L007 - Legend Lore - The Wild Beyond the WitchlightThis episode of Legend Lore covers the newest publication from Wizards of the Coast, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight.  With a few new character options, a module with a heavy focus on the social and exploration tiers, and a deep dive into carnival life, the Feywild finally becomes the focus of a 5th Edition adventure!  But is it worth the price, let alone the time to play?   Disclaimer 0:00 Intro 0:31 Expectations 4:20 Covers and Layout  9:24 Into the Feywild 17:50 Witchlight Carnival 30:40 Hither 37:37 Thither 42:41 Yon 47:03 Palace of Heart’s Desire 50:29 Ap...
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It’s A Mimic!L006 - Legend Lore - Acquisitions IncorporatedThis episode covers the Wizards of the Coast publication Acquisitions Incorporated.  An adventure for players levels 1-6!  New guild building rules!  A new race!  New spells!  New backgrounds!  New trinkets!  New vehicles!  New and familiar NPC's!  Terrifying monsters!  A guide to leveling up a guild franchise!  And a tongue-in-cheek look at how to make your PC fit into a corporate setting! Should you buy it?  Is it worth your money?  Join our DM's as they go over their opinions of the overall usefulness of this book.  Intro 0:00 Expectations 0:49 Cover and Contents 8:50 Acquisitions Incorporated 1...
2021-10-081h 09A Date With Dateline
A Date With DatelineWondery presents IN GOD WE LUSTA woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. Go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America. Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Williams of Even the Rich. A story of an alluring sex scandal, power, mo...
2021-04-2106 minMade In China(ish)
Made In China(ish)Episode 7: Katie Mastriano - Studying Abroad During a Global Pandemic as an Asian American•Episode 7: Katie Mastriano - Studying in Senegal during a global pandemic as an Asian-American ——————————— Katie and I take some time to catch up since our time on the cross country team in high school! Since graduation, Katie studied abroad during a gap year in Senegal- one of the many students abroad at the start of the pandemic. We talk identity, time abroad as an Asian American, and her first year in university during a global pandemic. ——————————— Katie was adopted from China at 9 months, resides in Phoenixville, PA, and is currently a freshman at Skidmore College. This Friday we talk about identity in our upbr...
2021-03-1239 minCorn on the Macabre
Corn on the Macabre34 - SKETCHY SMALL TOWNS"Hillbillies are a subspecies to Redneck." Sammie comes back to guest again! This time the girls talk about weird sketchy small towns in America. Katie covers the weird mysterious horrors of Tracy, CA. Sammie talks about the strange and unusual history of Skidmore, MO. And Kelly goes into bizarre and depressing details of the cult that took over two whole cities on the border of Arizona and Utah.
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