In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters flexes their brains at the tentacle-y goodness of three Illithds, and - as a bonus - they finally turn an eye to Nothics! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:46 Intro 2:07 Info Break 6:59 Illithid Overview 9:25 Illithid Clairvoyant 15:17 Nothic and Illithid Nothic 39:40 Illithid Prophet 1:01:51 Info Break 1:18:41 Outro 1:19:10 Closing Theme 1:23:55 Post-Credit 1:24:22 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon a...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 508
Gerald and Adam discuss adapting the Ethereal Plane to support the homebrew needs of traveling to the Astral Plane, Shadow Realm, and Fey Realm. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:22 Gerald's Campaign 21:52 The Planes 36:53 37:14 Outro 1:21:52 Closing Theme 1:23:16 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.c...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 506
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters takes some time to slow down, take a breath, and slip into a discussion about the dragons that are most obsessed with temporal magicks! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:13 Intro 3:34 Info Break 7:48 Overview and Wyrmling 10:13 Young 31:54 Adult 44:12 Ancient 56:49 Info Break 1:10:16 Outro 1:10:40 Closing Theme 1:12:36 Post-Credits 1:13:03 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/u...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 505
In this episode of Bring Out Your Undead, these three lovely ladies talk until they’re horse about the undead riders from the Monstrous Compendium Volume 4: Eldraine Creatures. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:24 Skeletal Warhorse 5:16 Eldraine 7:46 Deathless Rider 17:55 Specter of Night 37:17 Outro 59:50 Closing Theme 1:05:23 Bloopers 1:05:51 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itun...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 497
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters snuggles up to some of the cutest and friendliest little critters in all of Dungeons and Dragons! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:28 Intro 1:50 Info Break 4:13 Hollyphant 7:00 Flumph 26:29 Tressym 46:29 Info Break 1:01:22 Outro 1:01:50 Closing Theme 1:03:03 Post Credit 1:03:30 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at ...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 502
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to finally dig into three of the most classic and iconic aberrations that aren’t part of an army from beyond the stars! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:35 Intro 2:56 Info Break 5:44 Gibbering Mouther 6:33 Grell 25:05 Otyugh 51:11 Info Break 1:13:19 Outro 1:13:46 Closing Theme 1:15:59 Post Credit 1:16:26 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 501
In this episode of our discussion on Theros, Miaca and Kasi look at three Gods who wield raw, destructive forces at a whim! And, of course, three additional monsters! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:31 Thassa 0:46 Tromokratis 2:20 Purphoros 26:22 Anvilwroughts 38:15 Keranos 46:35 Chimera 56:56 Outro 1:04:11 Closing Theme 1:05:02 Post Credit 1:05:21 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https:...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 496
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters will be heading out beyond the comforts of civilization and exploring everything that happens between the encounters and the hazards while traversing the wilderness in Dungeons and Dragons. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:08 Intro 3:30 Info Break 8:20 Travel 9:24 Rests 37:28 Spells 1:18:33 Info Break 1:41:38 Outro 1:42:06 Closing Theme 1:45:53 Post Credit 1:46:20 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon a...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 495
In this special episode, Andri and Adam sit down to discuss the details you might want to consider when building a Kingdom or Country for your homebrew campaign. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:22 Basic Questions 2:04 Where 21:08 When 38:23 Who 42:17 Why 49:50 What 1:00:30 How 1:08:25 Final Details 1:20:19 Discussion 1:26:16 Outro 1:44:40 Closing Theme 1:45:17 Post-Credit 1:45:44 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://ww...
Aug 16, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 494
In this episode, the Panel of Dungeon Masters looks at the book ‘Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk’ to see what weird, new Undead are lurking in there! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Ash Zombie 1:35 Feral Ashenwight 20:52 Psionic Ashenwight 35:53 Dwarf Skeleton 51:23 Outro 51:57 Closing Theme 56:29 Bloopers 56:56 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 492
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters explores three of the most unusual dragons that you aren’t going to find in just any campaign. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:02 Intro 2:24 Info Break 5:28 Bakunawa 6:28 Jabberwock 34:01 Witchkite 1:04:59 Info Break 1:32:38 Outro 1:33:08 Closing Theme 1:35:56 Bloopers 1:36:24 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at ...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 493
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, this panel of Dungeon Masters is going to take a quick tour through the inner planes, aka the elemental planes, aka the elemental chaos. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 4:35 Intro 4:56 Info Break 9:45 The Planes 11:01 Plane of Fire 19:36 Plane of Earth 34:15 Plane of Water 49:30 Plane of Air 1:05:52 Info Break 1:19:12 Outro/Mephits 1:19:39 Closing Theme 1:27:32 Post Credits 1:27:58 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 491
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters cowers in the shadows of the representatives of the Elder Evils beyond the stars! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:21 Intro 1:42 Info Break 11:36 Larva Mage 12:48 Seer 41:58 Emissary 1:05:13 Info Break 1:29:41 Outro 1:30:08 Closing Theme 1:37:35 Post-Credit 1:38:02 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itune...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 490
This episode sees Adam and Dan explore the latest retellings of some classic D&D adventures. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:40 Expectations 0:58 Quests from the Infinite Staircase 11:21 Impressions 1:06:57 Outro and Closing Theme 1:14:26 Post Credit 1:14:52 Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at 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...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 489
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters basks in the presence of the messengers and servants of the Elder Evils beyond the stars! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:42 Intro 4:03 Info Break 11:24 Elder Evils 12:26 Star Spawn Hulk 33:32 Star Spawn Grue 58:12 Star Spawn Mangler 1:16:30 Info Break 1:35:05 Outro 1:35:32 Closing Theme 1:39:48 Bloopers 1:40:15 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 488
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters visits potentially the last Campaign Setting published in 5th Edition before OneD&D is released. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:59 Intro 3:20 Info Break 6:57 Planescape 8:08 Sigil 32:46 The Outlands 1:08:44 Info Break 1:33:36 Outro 1:34:05 Closing Theme 1:38:01 Post-Credits 1:38:28 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 487
In this episode on Theros, Miaca and Kasi look at three Gods who directly influence the mortal realm! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:31 Ephara 0:49 Hoplites 11:01 Pharika 21:02 Hythonia 35:32 Karametra 51:57 Nymphs 1:03:00 Outro 1:17:57 Closing Theme 1:19:01 Post Credit 1:19:20 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 486
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters explores five dragons and one dragon-adjacent monstrosity that all directly impact the daily lives of civilized folk. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:55 Intro 3:16 Info Break 6:21 - 7:26 Dragonnel 8:56 Liondrake 33:29 Sea Serpent 1:03:38 Info Break 1:37:56 Outro 1:38:21 Closing Theme 1:41:50 Bloopers 1:42:18 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at http...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 485
In this episode, the Ladies of It’s A Mimic! discuss three iconic undead creatures that don’t leave any footprints behind! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:24 Will-o’-Wisp/Will-o’-Wells 4:11 Vampiric Mist 23:39 Flameskull 43:03 Outro 1:02:44 Closing Theme 1:09:36 Bloopers 1:10:04 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 484
In this episode of It’s A Mimic!, the panel of Dungeon Masters discusses the different kinds of Constructs, and how each one fits into the landscape of the D&D world you may be adventuring in. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:02 Intro 2:22 Info Break 5:40 Construct Overview 7:38 Modrons 33:49 Inevitables 1:02:46 Warforged 1:11:52 Info Break 1:34:08 Outro 1:34:35 Closing Theme 1:39:07 Bloopers 1:39:34 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 483
This mailbag episode sees Megan, Pepperina, and Terry tackle another list of questions from the listeners! 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 https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Website at https://www.itsamimic.com Reddit a...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 482
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters builds a case for why you should be using more golems in your Dungeons and Dragons games. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:10 Intro 1:31 Info Break 4:48 Golem Overview 5:58 Clay Golem 12:31 Flesh Golem 30:57 Stone Golem 56:43 Iron Golem 1:16:22 Info Break 1:33:06 Outro 1:33:36 Closing Theme 1:35:30 Bloopers 1:35:37 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website a...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 481
In this mailbag episode, we've flipped the script to see how the listeners answers questions by the hosts! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at 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 Social: Fa...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 479
In this episode, Megan and Adam sit down to discover the ultimate adventure and the penultimate 5th Edition publication! But will it live up to the hype as the massive 50th anniversary adventure? Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:40 Expectations 2:58 Vecna: Eve of Ruin 8:01 Impressions 1:06:48 Outro and Closing Theme 1:12:28 Post Credit 1:13:20 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itun...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 480
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss the very last playable races in D&D 5th Edition so far: The Spacefaring Sky-Pirate known as the Githyanki, and the Psychically-Inclined Super-Monks known as the Githzerai Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:33 Intro 1:54 Info Break 7:40 Lore (Gith and Githyanki) 9:10 Lore (Githzerai) 24:35 Githzerai 40:18 Githyanki 48:02 Inspirations 58:59 Info Break 1:29:47 Outro 1:30:16 Closing Theme 1:32:04 Post Credit 1:32:31 D...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 478
In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters put on their masks and gloves, and get elbow deep in the undead remains of creatures who have been infected, infested, and diseased, and now walk the countryside as undead! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Myconids and their Spore Servants 6:41 Fungal Servant 8:47 Yellow Musk Zombie 30:51 Spawn of Kyuss 51:35 Undead Tree 1:12:33 Parasite-Infested Behir 1:14:09 Outro 1:17:15 Closing Theme 1:25:11 Bloopers 1:25:40 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Fin...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 474
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters slithers up to some of the most iconic enemies in Dungeons & Dragons, the snake-like spellcasters known as Nagas! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:30 Intro 3:52 Info Break 8:22 Overview 9:57 Guardian Naga 23:19 Spirit Naga 42:53 Bone Naga 1:06:08 Info Break 1:25:27 Outro 1:25:57 Closing Theme 1:30:51 Bloopers 1:31:18 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Web...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 477
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discusses a number of different variant rules suggested in the official books, and how they might make your campaign feel more bombastic and vibrant! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 4:12 Intro 4:33 Info Break 12:24 Campaign Variations 13:54 Variants for the Math 38:29 Reward Variants 1:04:13 Info Break 1:30:15 Outro 1:30:42 Closing Theme 1:34:47 Post Credit 1:35:14 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 476
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters dives head first into three D&D Monstrosities that have been adapted from real myths from more classic ages of humanity! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:03 Intro 1:25 Ad Break 5:57 Basilisk 07:54 Manticore 32:04 Chimera 55:06 Ad Break 1:13:04 Outro 1:13:34 Closing Theme 1:18:40 Bloopers 1:19:07 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.it...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 473
In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers the most powerful (and devious) magic items from the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and what to do when they become a centralized part of your game. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 5:56 Intro 6:18 Info Break 16:20 Cursed Items 17:51 Sentient Items 38:11 Artifacts 1:08:23 Info Break 1:49:04 Outro 1:49:32 Closing Theme 1:52:32 Post Credit 1:52:58 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon....
May 24, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 472
