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“About 30 episodes in after listening to a crossover with Dumbgeons and Dragons and am absolutely loving the show! Great chemistry within the party, engaging story line, excellent DM’ing, relatable humor. Everything I could hope for.”
Bennyburr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/23
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“If you prefer your games where the GM treats all players equally, and doesn’t make up rules off the top of his head, then this show is NOT for you.
I came over from DnD is for Nerds, and this was a waste of my time. Check out DDifN if you want a MUCH better real-play podcast.”
Larseniowa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/22
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“I started listening to this podcast after hearing about it on The Lucky Die. I decided to give it a listen one morning and never stopped!! I need more!!”
choot0707 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/21
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“When starting out this podcast. I wasn’t sure where it would go. I don’t wish to spoil anything but it progressively gets better and better with revealing character stories and meaning new characters along the way”
walnutboi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/19
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“I found this show on accident through the special Tomb Of Annihilation Episodes and came to the main show and was even more impressed. The amount of effort that must go into make this show blows my mind, the music is great but the players are even better!
From Barovia to Fearun, these players...”Read full review »
ErcMan013 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
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“Worth listening to if you are caught up with Autonomic and Androids and Aliens. The players can’t seem to stay in character and frequently bring OOG info to the table. Pretentious players. GM has a good story but can’t seem to keep the pace interesting. I usually skip through combat. NSFW. Not...”Read full review »
StealthSuitStanley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/19
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“A lot of fun to listen to with very interesting characters and some great chemistry between all cast members.
I especially love the friendly neighborhood buck master.”
Feargal_Cav via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/23/19
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“This is a really good D&D actual play podcast—production is quality, nice mix of fun and danger, interesting storylines (and tweaks to existing D&D products like Curse of Strahd)...BUT there is some very problematic toxic masculinity among one of the characters/players—he is continually...”Read full review »
Rachieryan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/19
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“Josh and crew are some of the best D&D podcasters out there and their production shows the time and effort they put into making a quality product. Every single one of them has been a delight to hear and interact with on twitter and discord. You won't find many like them who are so...”Read full review »
Kintarotpc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/19
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“I first came across Taking Intiaitive during Dungeons and Dragons' MOF Podcast event. I enjoyed the adventure and immediatly threw myself into the Death Walkers COS campaign and was hooked. The podcast does a great job with mixing gameplay, storytelling and music. Josh is a fantastic DM and...”Read full review »
alstover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/19
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“I can’t explain enough how deeply addicted I am to this wonderful masterpiece of a podcast. It’s a perfect mixture of combat and character development. Well implemented characters that you have no idea how long will actually survive. A dark story line lit up by creative people and a skilled DM....”Read full review »
Katbug32 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/19
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“I thought I didn't like D&D real play podcasts. I thought I found them boring. I thought my nerd cred was up for debate! But then, through the fog and storms of Barovia, Josh Perault and his players (Bucky, Nic, Dru, Donna, Morgan and, occasionally, Celeste and Co) appeared on the hill of...”Read full review »
Defixione via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/19
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“Love it. Reminds me of the more loose game play of the campaigns I've played in. More about having fun, the RP, the plot. Love it!”Read full review »
BeyondTheIce via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/27/18
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“First and foremost I’d like the thank the collective effort of everyone involved with the making of “Taking Initiative”,for brining to my ears the grand and alluring adventures that you all weave together.
This podcast was something I decided to listen to on a whim one day at work after it...”Read full review »
Eto_Josh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/18
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“As a consumer of many many podcasts, this one truly stands out! The DM keeps everything in control and does multiple voices, as do the players. Give it a shot!”
Hotketchup via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/18
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“I mean it. Such a good podcast. Fun, funny, and storytelling is engrossing.”
killThemageFirst via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/18
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“Great cast and music choice. Love the cover artwork and how it has changed pending the arc.
I do appreciate the DM telling us which material the classes come from.
Raybats”
Raybats via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/24/18
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“a must-listen! great chemistry between players and awesome bonus content :)”
scc1450 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/18
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“I just caught up to the latest episode. I have been visibly shuddering with the great descriptions and all around creepiness. This has quickly turned into one of my favorite Actual Play podcasts.”
shini564 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/18
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“I SHOULDN'T like this podcast as much as I do. First episode I thought I would hate Kent, resent Venn and Michael having homebrewed classes, and what was up with Calista not being there yet? Now that we're 35 episodes in I can confidently say I LOVE this podcast! Kent went from a joke to...”Read full review »
Mr.e64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/18
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“Josh, though a new DM, does so much to convey this complex and dark story to a ragtag group of adventurers. Kent—the heart of the team—always brings smiles and much needed relief in the pervasive darkness of Barovia. Drew has taken on many characters, and they are unified by their deep flaws but...”Read full review »
WhyDoTheyMakeUsComeUpWithAName via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/18
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“A great group with fantastic chemistry, fun character voices, fantastic characters. They're amazing storytellers and every time a new episode comes out I move it to the top of my list.”Read full review »
alpacamybooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/18
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“I listen to quite a few D&D podcasts, and I gotta say you guys are top notch. TI tends to have a darker flair (due to Strahd), so if that's your thing you should give this a listen. Heck, even if you're not into darker stories, still subscribe!”Read full review »
Vazerus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/18
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“Let’s see some gnome spelunkers”
Fishbonius via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/18
“The TI crew are amazing, from their easy and engaging manner to the music and even the supporting artwork everything is top-notch.
They evoke a rich and often quirky world and fill it with characters ranging from compelling to absurd. More power to them for switching between a range of accents...”Read full review »
Thirsty Puppet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/17
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“As only an occasional and casual tabletop role playing gamer, this podcast has really made me want to get more into DnD. It’s been really fun to listen to so far and I look forward to each episode.”
shinobi087 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/17
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“This podcast is absolutely wonderful. The DM really knows how to build the tension and keep the shenanigans at an apporpriate level. The players seem to really have a good relationship with each other which makes it that much more enjoyable.”
The Lucky Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/17
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“I have enjoyed this podcast from the start and the further the campaign goes the more I want. Everyone involved is fantastic and there is a great mix of suspense and laughs in each episode.”
Echoisa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/17
“You're obviously looking for a D&D podcast. You may stop now. You'll find the humor and suspense in bucket loads. Halfling Gunslinger, Kent Brickwood, of the East Farthing Brickwoods fights his lecherous desires for women over 3' 6" and keeps everyone on their toes. The...”Read full review »
PolishOgre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/17
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“Great podcast for that authentic Dungeons and Dragons 5e experience. A good time for long-time tabletop players and a great resource for first-timers looking to know more about D&D. Listen in if you like a DM who isn't afraid to hurt his players and some solid roleplaying from everyone....”Read full review »
NilColin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/17
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“This is a really fun podcast. Despite the silly name for the first campaign, the story goes to some pretty dark places, but it's balanced out by a fun and engaging cast and characters. Looking forward to the next campaign!”Read full review »
Captain Hygiene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/17
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“This podcast is fantastic. Great player synergy and compelling story telling”
Satori Sage via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/17
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“This is a great podcast examining one of my favorite D&D modules ever (CoS). Interesting PCs, great storytelling by the DM, and features some truly excellent homebrew classes which add a unique flavor. Do yourself a favor and check it out!”
Celestial8227 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/17
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“Great podcast. Keep it going.”
kc2lwx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/17
“My GF only listens to two podcasts, and this one is one! I listen to many and I can say that these guys are the bomb. They have a great game going and have amazing characters. There are lots of twists and turns for sure and I'm excited to see where it all goes.”Read full review »
Robkabobb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/17
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“I listen to a lot of actual play podcasts, and this is one of my favorites! High quality with entertaining players and plenty of solid role-playing. Highly recommend checking these guys out.”
JaggedSun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/17
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“This podcast is great fun - chilled, relaxed, like you're sitting in a room with your friends playing D&D: they show the simple joy of playing an improve story with your friends.
The DM has a great way of describing the currently spooky world and all the players have interesting and great...”Read full review »
Volly Londa via Apple Podcasts ·
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04/17/17
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“Very fun listen! I love the cast interaction and great storytelling. Keep up the great work guys!
Keep it spooky!
-Ems of AA”
Xs3v3n3l3v3nX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/17
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“Love this show!!! Have zero previous DnD experience and this podcast has me DnD curious !!!!!”
RDKOL83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/17
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“This is a fun listen. The PCs and DM have a good time together and it shows. Subscribed after hearing about it on TOAFN and am really excited to hear more. Keep it up, guys!”
Pete Szdragn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/17
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“These guys are hilarious and very fun to listen to! If you're not listening, make it happen!
They're very cool guys in real life too. They're currently running The Curse of Strahd, which is super fun to listen as they make their spooky way through. Take a listen! Thanks for your show...”Read full review »
The Bone Clad Nomad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/17
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“This podcast is one of few d&d podcasts I listen to and the only that I'm subscribed to.
It's hilarious and really cool (even though sometimes I get a bit lost at how many people are playing or which voice is which character - BUT THEY SPEAK WITH SPECIAL VOICES, which is the best feature,...”Read full review »
Venea Fiimurz via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
03/14/17
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“Disclaimer: I know some of the guys who work on this show. That said, the players have great rapport and a Curse of Strahd campaign the players weren't expecting is a fantastic hook. Very excited to see where this series goes!”Read full review »
cmad788 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/17
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“I was pleasantly surprised to see a D&D pilot pop up on TOAFN channel. Awesome content with a good mix of story and both in and out of game humor. I can't wait to see where this goes. Congrats guys on the new podcast!”Read full review »
eSKay13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/17
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