It’s A Mimic!

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Join three Dungeon Masters with a combined experience of over thirty years in the hobby, as they come from different backgrounds and experiences to break down and discuss 5th Edition lore, mechanics, monster breakdowns, role playing, Dungeon Mastering, player tips, world building, storytelling, and other RPG and pop culture content. If you're interested in learning the game, looking to hone your skills as a player or DM, or trying to find some extra inspiration to take your game to the next level, then this podcast is for you.

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Loving Star Wars (with Andri) - Platinum Greatwyrm (W027) 08.10.2025 2:22:10

There is a lot to love about Star Wars, but there's also a lot to avoid. Andri is joined by Sean and Steve to talk about the highs and lows of the Star Wars franchise. DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at http...

Goliaths, By and Large - Species (E313) 07.10.2025 47:16

This episode covers all the things about Goliaths from the 2024 Player's Handbook that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 2:55 Themes & Lore 3:39 The Stats 11:27 Changes 18:05 Discussion 21:22 Outro & Closing Theme 37:59 Post-Credits (incl. Runehounds) 40:23 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https...

Avoid Connecting to Blue Tooth - Blue Dragons (E312) 02.10.2025 1:05:23

This episode digs into Blue Dragons and the details you need to know before running your next campaign! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 0:38 Themes & Lore 1:23 Wyrmling & Young 5:00 Adult & Ancient 12:38 Further Details 27:11 Inspirations 41:06 Outro and Closing Theme 48:10 Post Credits (incl. Thunderstone Alarum) 57:53 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://ww...

Hear Me Out... - Mailbag of Holding (M058) 01.10.2025 1:02:13

This episode defies explanation and justification. Take it or leave it, these hot, "hot", strangely hot, not-so-hot, and *ahem*... HOT... takes reveal that there really is something for everyone in the bestiaries of Dungeons & Dragons. Disclaimer 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 0:50 Giants 8:46 Dragons 13:55 Devils 21:10 Demons 26:06 Fey 30:23 Playable Races not from the PHB 34:46 Aberrations...

Rangers: Hunter's Lark - Classes (E311) 30.09.2025 52:21

This episode covers everything you'll need to know about the Rangers base class in the 2024 Player's Handbook! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 1:46 Themes & Lore 2:30 Core Traits 12:10 Mechanics 13:47 Inspirations 34:47 Outro & Closing Theme 46:35 Post Credits (incl. Corrupted Ranger) 47:57 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 We...

A Fistful of Flowers (with Scott) - Platinum Greatwyrm (W026) 26.09.2025 1:18:11

Scott joins Adam to go over the highs and lows of running a Pathfinder One-Shot for a bunch of different D&D Dungeon Masters! Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Interview 4:03 Outro & Closing Theme 1:16:00 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagr...

Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands - Review (L061) 24.09.2025 1:06:02

This Starter Set is bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Is it worth your dollars? Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Expectations 0:48 Heroes of the Borderlands 6:45 Impressions 48:53 Outro & Closing Theme 1:04:09 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.i...

Sailors: High Potency Seamen - Backgrounds (E310) 23.09.2025 54:36

Megan and Adam are joined by an actual sailor (Robert) to discuss this background, including the missteps and the inspirations that can be found in the design. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 2:28 Themes & Lore 3:38 The Numbers 9:56 Feats 17:16 Gear 23:04 Missing Features 27:08 Open Discussion 30:13 Outro & Closing Theme 48:03 Post-Credit (incl Haunted Lighthouse) 48:53 DON’T FORGET...

Nacho Savage - Mailbag of Holding (M057) 22.09.2025 1:35:08

This episode sees Adam, Pepperina, and Terry tackle over 20 questions from listeners. Some good, some bad, and some very time sensitive. DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimi...

Daggerheart Core Rulebook - Review (L060) 19.09.2025 1:14:25

This episode looks into the Daggerheart Core Rulebook and whether or not it's worth your money. Opening Theme & Intro 0:00 Expectations 0:32 Daggerheart 8:36 Impressions 49:35 Outro & Closing Theme 1:12:34 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.i...

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti - Monster Mastery (E309) 26.08.2025 52:38

This episode explores two of the classic arctic monstrosities that will stalk the players through blizzards and across glaciers! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 0:45 Themes & Lore 3:09 Yeti Stats 9:44 Abominable Yeti Stats 15:29 Discussion 21:51 Outro & Closing Theme 47:36 Post Credits (incl. 4e Yetis) 48:04 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/...

Orc Chops - Species (E308) 19.08.2025 56:50

This episode covers all the things about Orcs from the 2024 Player's Handbook that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 3:09 Themes & Lore 4:25 The Stats 12:28 The Changes 18:06 Open Discussion 19:50 Final Thoughts and Closing Theme 50:10 Post-Credits (incl. Giveaway) 52:11 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Websit...

Killing in Cold Blood - White Dragons (E307) 12.08.2025 51:51

Everything you need to know about the new White Dragons from the 2025 Monster Manual! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 0:40 Themes & Lore 1:20 Wyrmling & Young 6:46 Adult & Ancient 15:21 Further Details 21:13 Discussion 31:53 Outro & Closing Theme 44:10 Post Credits (incl. Blood of the Wild) 46:26 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user...

Barbarians: A Coming of Rage Story - Classes (E306) 05.08.2025 49:13

This episode covers all the things about the base Barbarian class from the 2024 Player's Handbook that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 0:52 Themes & Lore 1:40 Core Traits 11:02 Mechanics 12:23 Open Discussion 30:14 Final Thoughts and Closing Theme 42:20 Post-Credits (incl. Juggernaut Barbarian) 45:37 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.pa...

Back Sage Pass - Backgrounds (E305) 29.07.2025 53:06

This episode covers all the things about the Sage background from the 2024 Player's Handbook that you might need to know! Opening 0:00 Intro 2:11 Themes & Lore 2:31 The Numbers 5:35 Feat 11:57 Gear 14:02 Missing Feature 17:56 Discussion 20:14 Outro and Closing Theme 43:57 Post Credits 46:13 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https:...

Dragon Delves Adventure Anthology - Review (L058) 24.07.2025 1:15:16

This episode... delves... into the latest publication from Wizards of the Coast. Is it worth you money? Opening Theme & Intro 0:00 Expectations 0:49 Dragon Delves 9:06 Impressions 57:08 Outro & Closing Theme 30:55 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at http...

Classify, Codify, and Qualify the Vivified Homunculi - Monster Mastery (E304) 22.07.2025 51:07

This episode covers all the things about Homunculi from the 2024 Player's Handbook that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 0:39 Themes & Lore 3:31 The Stats Block 9:37 What's Changed 12:56 Discussion 19:47 Outro & Closing Theme 40:14 Post Credits (incl 4e Homunculi) 45:07 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626...

Gnome is Where the Heart Is - Species (E303) 15.07.2025 54:32

This episode covers all the things about Gnomes from the 2024 Player's Handbook that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 1:56 Themes & Lore 3:12 Mechanics 21:04 Inspirations 32:07 Outro & Closing Theme 47:55 Post Credits (incl Lego Minifig Giveaway) 51:33 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://w...

Dragon Ourselves into 2025 - Dragons (E302) 08.07.2025 1:06:21

This episode covers all the generic details about the Dragons from the 2025 Monster Manual that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 0:34 Dragons from Other Places 3:31 Dragons in D&D 18:00 Fizban's Options 34:16 Discussion 47:42 Closing Theme & Outro 59:26 Post Credits (incl. Devilish Dungeon Double Slide) 1:00:19 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon a...

Mass Combat Feats (with Gerald) - Platinum Greatwyrm (W025) 04.07.2025 1:15:09

This conversation is a continuation of the discussion about Gerald's homebrew Mass Combat rules! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social Media: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.face...

The Wizards of Awes - Classes (E301) 01.07.2025 53:42

This episode covers all the things about the base Wizard class from the 2024 Player's Handbook that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 1:25 Themes & Lore 2:24 Core Traits 10:08 Class Features 14:46 Inspirations 33:00 Outro & Closing Theme 46:38 Post Credits (incl. Origami Mage) 48:55 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user...

The New Player's Handbook, Part 4: Spells (PHB4) 24.06.2025 51:01

This episode looks into the biggest changes to the spells in the 2024 Player's Handbook! Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 New Spells 1:47 Major Updates 13:57 Other Differences 40:24 Outro and Closing Theme 49:06 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social Media: Instagram at https://www.i...

Banish, Court, Dalliance? - Mailbag of Holding (M054) 20.06.2025 1:20:24

Madness ensues during another chaotic mailbag episode, where the hosts answer 25 more questions from listeners, including which D&D archvillain tickles their fancy the most! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social Media: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en...

West Marches (with Robert) - Platinum Greatwyrm (W024) 18.06.2025 2:19:18

This conversation sees Adam and Robert discuss different styles of campaigns and the pros and cons of them. Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 West Marches 29:42 Outro and Closing Theme 2:16:49 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social Media: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamim...

The New Player's Handbook, Part 3: Equipment and Feats (PHB3) 17.06.2025 55:13

This conversation explores some of the different ways to enhance Player Characters, as presented in the 2024 Player's Handbook. Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Armour and Weapons 7:19 Weapon Masteries 10:48 Gear 26:18 Feats 40:05 Outro and Closing Theme 52:07 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsam...