This episode covers the Wizards of the Coast publication Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Artificers! New subclasses! New feats! Group Patrons! New spells! Magic Items! Sidekicks! Fantasy environments! Puzzles! 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. Available On: iTunes | Spotify | Podbean | YouTube Don’t forget to Like/Follow/Subscribe/Whatever when you listen! Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Reddit...
Apr 01, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 202
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast continues the discussion about one of the weirder mobs that exist in D&D 5e, and that's the ever-scheming Yuan-ti! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss ancient gods, snake cults, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on Yuan-ti as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of Dungeon Masters who...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 201
It's been a wild ride since this podcast launched, and the It's A Mimic! cast has grown in unexpected and amazing ways! In a recent discussion, Dan and Adam discovered that they don't even really remember recording the first "Meet the DM's" episodes, and thought it would be fun to revisit the concept with all the additional voices... in a more limited capacity, of course. So, the panel of twelve Dungeon Masters sit down with a random table of questions and give a brief breakdown of their own per...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 200
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast digs into one of the stranger mobs that exist in D&D 5e, and that's the ever-conniving Yuan-ti! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss ancient human cults, cannibalism and sacrifice, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on Yuan-ti as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of Dungeon Masters w...
Mar 23, 2021•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 199
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast digs into one of the more interesting and barbaric mobs that exist in D&D 5e, and that's Lizardfolk! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss reptile biology, what it means to have a lizard brain, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on Lizardfolk as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of Du...
Mar 16, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 198
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast returns to the topic of Undead mobs for one final time, and this time it's all about Skeletons! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss the differences between Skeletons and Zombies, how capable each horde is, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on undead as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob...
Mar 09, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 197
It's a great day for a random Mailbag episode! It's a few weeks late, due to Covid complications, but here's our 2-Year Anniversary Special! We answered questions from the following people! Make sure you head over to Instagram, Facebook, and the subreddit to ask any questions that are burning a hole in your brain, too! Questions we submitted by: @bonaviadaniele @sprite_the_penut MissRogue1701 from Reddit @alexander_anotherskip_davis @spidey_rich Jeffrey W. from Facebook Crystal P. from Facebook ...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 196
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is the second part of our two-part conversation that looks at the rotting creatures that make up a Zombie Horde! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss Orcus, necromantic magic, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on undead as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of Dungeon Masters who are lit...
Mar 02, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 195
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is the first part of our two-part conversation that looks at the shambling creatures that make up a Zombie Horde! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss what the differences are between Hollywood zombies and D&D zombies, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on undead as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out ...
Feb 23, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 194
In this week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the conversation about Gnolls finally wraps up! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss the makeup of a war band, as well as cultists of Yeenoghu! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of Dungeon Masters who are littered throughout 5e's various locales, digging up details from every corner of the multiverse! This episode covers the Flind, Flesh G...
Feb 16, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 193
In this week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, the conversation on mob monsters in D&D 5th Edition continues, and this time it's all about Gnolls! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss Gnoll tactics and mentalities in general, and what information Dungeon Masters might need about Yeenoghu in order to shine a spotlight on Gnolls as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of D...
Feb 09, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 192
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast continues our conversation mob monsters in D&D 5th Edition, and this time, it's all about Kobolds! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss Kobold tactics and mentalities in general, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on Kobolds as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of Dungeon Masters who...
Feb 02, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 191
Countless little goblins, lethargic and limited bugbears, and scores of allies and cohorts make up a good portion of the goblinoid host, but there's still one thing we haven't covered yet: Leadership. Who reigns over all the bugbear chiefs and goblin bosses? Hobgoblins, of course. This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is the third part of our three-part conversation that looks at the tactics and leadership structure of the Goblinoid Host! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Gu...
Jan 26, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 190
It's a bird! It's a plane! No wait, it's a bird, kinda...? Holy crap it's a birdperson! In this special mailbag episode, we congratulate our giveaway winner ( @onanymous ) by giving him the opportunity to control the topic of conversation! And he picked the 5e playable race that Dungeon Masters hate the most: Aarakocra! So with the limited lore, the difficult to find publication, and the lack of spotlight, what do we know about these bird people? Where do they come from, what can they do, and wh...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 189
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is the second part of our three-part conversation that looks at the complicated structure of the Goblinoid Host! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss the inner workings of a strictly Goblin society, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on Goblinoids as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of ...
Jan 19, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 188
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is the first part of our three-part conversation that looks at the complicated structure of the Goblinoid Host! Dan and Adam sit in the warmth of their own Guild Hall, and discuss what it means to be either a Goblin or a Bugbear, and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on Goblinoids as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts to take on, so they've reached out to their own mob of ...
Jan 13, 2021•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 187
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is the second part of our two-part conversation that breaks down the ins and outs of life in an Orc Horde! Dan and Adam sit in the comfort of their own Guild Hall, and discuss the Orc pantheon and what Dungeon Masters and players can expect to find inside an Orc lair! But there are too many monsters for just these two hosts, so they've reached out to their own mob of Dungeon Masters who are littered throughout 5e's various locales, digging up deta...
Jan 05, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 186
This week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast is the first part of our two-part conversation that breaks down the ins and outs of life in an Orc Horde! Dan and Adam sit in the comfort of their own Guild Hall, and discuss what it means to be an Orc and what information Dungeon Masters might need in order to shine a spotlight on Orcs as an enemy mob! But there are too many monsters for just these two, so they've reached out to their own mob of Dungeon Masters who are littered throughout 5e's va...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 185
Happy Holidays! Have you ever wondered why there's a 10-foot pole on the equipment list? Or how to craft Potions of Healing? Are you curious about why Alchemist's Fire is so famous, but so seemingly useless, or why poisons aren't being used more often? Have you scratched your head over how big a chest really is, which container is the best bang for your buck, or whether or not an iron pot is an effect smashing implement? We're break the format a little this year to bring you a special mailbag ep...
Dec 25, 2020•3 hr 2 min•Ep. 184
I just... This episode is... I don't know. There are the regular jokes and D&D tips. sure, but things get real a couple of times, and some truths are revealed. This is the most meta, self-indulgent, navel-gazing episode we've ever released, so... you're welcome? Yes, it's mostly D&D, and we tried to stay on topic, but with Brad, Dave, and Megan throwing the questions at us, you know it's going to get stupid. Now you get to see behind the scenes at It's A Mimic!, and we're really, really ...
Dec 23, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 183
Holy jeez! It's 100 episodes of the It's A Mimic! podcast! In these isolating times when we all want to be together celebrating this milestone episode but instead choose to do the responsible thing and social distance, Adam and Dan sit down and talk about the one thing none of us can do: Mob together. In this episode, the rules, classifications, and strategies (both for Dungeon Masters and Players) of any given mob are the celebratory champagne - as we set up for a new format for a new year. Tha...
Dec 22, 2020•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 182
What's big, hideous, hates you and is more than willing to grab you and eat you? No, not Adam. Not Terry, either. No, it's more Monstrosities! In this week's episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, Dan, Adam, and Megan cover some massive, high-level monstrosities from Theros, Ravnica, and Acquisitions Incorporated - the Skyswimmer, the Deep Crow (and its ancient form), and the Typhon. So strap in and enjoy as we talk about these slithering and squishy horrors, and all the ways they grab, chomp, an...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 181
Come on... You were barely using that pesky "soul" thing anyway, weren't you? This week on the It's A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to meticulously review the fine print for those who want to commit to Warlocks. But what's it like to have a member of the Seelie Court looking over your shoulder? And what kind of special attention does Big Daddy Tentacles visit upon you in the dead of night? And how much can you trust that horny devil who's so very willing to promise you e...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 180
This week on the It's A Mimic! podcast, we're charging in head first, getting into the thick of it, and kicking up dust! It's another three rounds in the ring with the most-aptly and least-imaginatively named class out there: Fighters! But we've beyond the Player's Handbook now, and we're looking into the flavourful options that no one ever talks about. That's right, it's the Arcane Archer, Cavalier, and Samurai! Is this archer better than a Ranger? How much does a cavalier rely on a mount? And ...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 179
It's a special guest star! Everyone say hello to Pepperina (at https://www.instagram.com/pepperina_sparklegem/ ) and give her a proper Mimic welcome! As Dan and Adam welcome Peps into our twisted little congregation of insanity, the It's a Mimic! podcast crouches down to take a good hard look at Gnomes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Rock Gnomes, Forest Gnomes, and Svirfneblin (aka Deep Gnomes) all get their own little spotlights as we embrace what makes these little tinkerers tick. Good-...
Nov 24, 2020•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 177
From the ancient civilization of Aelinthaldaar, through the horrors of Undermountain, the destruction of the Netherese, and the armies of the Trollwars, the Crown of the North (aka Waterdeep) has been through hell a few times. Marauders, assassinations, and incursions have all left their marks upon the city, and now the It's a Mimic! podcast is digging throught the annals of history to get some answers. What's with these massive statues? Who is the Mad Mage? What were the Guildwars? It's all abo...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 176
It is Monday, November 13th, 1922, and the Great War is still a fresh wound on the minds of most people. The small town of Denison, Texas did not see all of its sons return home, but life has had to move on. But for one family man named Robert Dillon, the world still feels like a cruel and harsh place. For he has just lowered the body of his brother, Samuel, into the cold autumn ground of the cemetery on the family property. It is a large cattle ranch that hugs the Red River about thirty miles o...
Nov 14, 2020•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 178
In D&D, Dragons are an imposing encounter in their own right (just see the second "D"... heh), but nah... Some madlads had to go ahead and make them even scarier. As the panel of Dungeon Masters at the It's a Mimic! podcast sifted through the 5th Edition lore surrounding dragons, they discovered that there is more than one way to corrupt those big scalies into a more purer evil. This episode looks into what it means when you apply the templates in the 5e Monster Manual to create your own Sha...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 175
Grab your comfy pants, a cup of warm cocoa, and take a load off because this week, the It's a Mimic! podcast is talking about those times when the conscious mind takes a break. Let's be honest, the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, and sometimes you just wanna curl into a ball and go to sleep. Your characters are just the same and that's just what Dan, Adam and Megan want to chat about - Rests, Unconsciousness, and Exhaustion. But what if you feel the need for taking that ...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 174
Returning to the annual discussion of the It's A Mimic! podcast on Warlock Patrons, Adam, Dan, and Dave bring you a treat (and some inappropriate tricks). The year, they're digging into the bottomless pit of the Abyss, working their way through all eight of the demon lords: - Baphomet - Demogorgon - Fraz-Urb'luu - Grazz't - Juiblex - Orcus - Yeenoghu - Zuggtmoy After the end credits, we use Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes to make an ambitious Marilith in Chult who fawns over others to make her betra...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 173
