Theatre of the Mind Flayer

Theatre of the Mind Flayer

A completely improvised TTRPG Actual Play with actors and improvisors! Focused on storytelling, irreverent humor and having a blast with friends. Listen as a group of actors and improvisers navigate campaigns, one shots and different TTRPG systems of utter shenanigans!

Episodes

December 30, 2025 61 mins

The conclusion of our little Christmas tale, of children trying to find their way home... their little animal friend... and a scary shadow lurking... Gameplay @ 8:30 Using Babes In The Wood by Adam Vass #babesinthewoods Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncom...

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A little Christmas tale, of children trying to find their way home... their little animal friend... and a scary shadow lurking... Gameplay @ 6:06 Using Babes In The Wood by Adam Vass #babesinthewoods Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumati...

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Welcome to one of the perks(or banes) of being a member of our Patreon... The Ramble! Where 2 of our cast chats about nonsense!! Visit our Patreon for more ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer

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The finale of Season 1 finds our heroes fighting tooth and nail to stop an abyssal nuke, a madman, and a white dragon...

Gameplay @ 3:31

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or sc...

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In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we follow the aftermath of Etterath's death... INTO THE ABYSS!... One-on-One D&D!

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Alway...

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In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we explore the origins of one of our NPCs... and the infamous Holy Hand! One-on-One D&D! 

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongl...

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The coin reveals a world-changing danger...

Gameplay @ 5:18

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or...

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Our heroes leave Iggy Rapaso and The Scoundrel behind... and find a new friend...

Gameplay @ 3:43

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic,...

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Lucky's luck has run out...

Gameplay @ 2:41

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the ep...

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Our heroes, their rescued shipmates and the doggy duo flee from the Empire!... Gameplay @ 3:40

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, ...

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With the help of Iggy Rapaso(That Scoundrel), the team attempt a jailbreak!... Gameplay @ 6:38

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, w...

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A daring jailbreak is... overshadowed by a certain Chef... Gameplay @ 4:40

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest t...

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Our heroes grapple with their decisions, post-cursed item release... Gameplay @ 2:40

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly...

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We're Back! With a heist... with Dog-NPCS?!... Gameplay @ 3:35

Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!

#daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole 

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Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a br...

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Our D&D campaign of +3 years comes to an end... Thankyou to our lovely patrons that keep our stories going! Be sure to check us out from the very beginning! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLuEf7eFpU0&list=PL8lzSJNPitB9UYV6t8IqH1IWtDxap_IIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUa_DLfydg&list=PL8lzSJNPitB_X0onfYLyrZnG9d6WMe3nH... Stay tuned for our swashbuckling Daggerheart actual play!

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Our heroes brave the multi-layer defenses of the Twelfth Tower... Be sure to check us out from the very beginning! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLuEf7eFpU0&list=PL8lzSJNPitB9UYV6t8IqH1IWtDxap_IIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUa_DLfydg&list=PL8lzSJNPitB_X0onfYLyrZnG9d6WMe3nH... Stay tuned for our swashbuckling Daggerheart actual play!

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Due to the improv n...

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THEY'RE ALL BACK! The loooong awaited finale of our Dungeons and Dragons campaign BEGINS HERE! Stay tuned for all 3 parts! Be sure to check us out from the very beginning! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLuEf7eFpU0&list=PL8lzSJNPitB9UYV6t8IqH1IWtDxap_IIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUa_DLfydg&list=PL8lzSJNPitB_X0onfYLyrZnG9d6WMe3nH Stay tuned for our swashbuckling Daggerheart actual play!

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'Passed Dues' help out a Leviathan Hunter and encounter a Demon... Gameplay @1.15 Using Blades In The Dark by John Harper #bladesinthedark #ttrpg #actualplay Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or...

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'Passed Dues' dip out into the Deathlands and see some horrors... Gameplay @3:31 Using Blades In The Dark by John Harper #bladesinthedark #ttrpg #actualplay Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or...

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'Passed Dues' reap the rewards(and consequences) of their score... then meet a Vampire! Gameplay @3:21 Using Blades In The Dark by John Harper #bladesinthedark #ttrpg #actualplay Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly sugges...

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