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!
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
The Squad drop their first Beacon... aaaaand it does NOT go they way they thought it would... Gameplay @ 4:05Thanks to Demiplane for our digital character sheets! #demiplaneUsing Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayerDue 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. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Our Echo Squad braves lizards and vegetables as they find the right place for their Beacon...Thanks to Demiplane for our digital character sheets! #demiplaneGameplay @ 9:15NOTE: Audio Error @ 9:20Using Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayerDue 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. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Our Echo Squad ride The Drift and make their way to the Frontier Zone!... Thanks to Demiplane for our digital character sheets! #demiplaneGameplay @ 4:00NOTE: Audio Error @ 9:20Using Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayerDue 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. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we roll randomly for LITERALLY EVERYTHING... Our first try at a new concept doesn't reeeeaaaally go to plan...
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 skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health.
Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer
And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social
Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com
Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin
Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin
Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes
Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Introducing Echo Squad! A rag-tag group of contractors on a mission... but first, they need gas. Gameplay @ 5:35 Using Starfinder 2e by Paizo! #starfinder #paizo Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayerDue 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. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Chuck is played by Dylan McEwan: @dylanmcewaan Byzq is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Rook is played by Brandon McEwan: @brandonmcewaan VIGIL is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
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 @ 8:30Using Babes In The Wood by Adam Vass#babesinthewoodsVisit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayerDue 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. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health.Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayerAnd Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Hercules Mayes is our GM Featuring Jacob Machin, Michael Briganti and Charlotte Billing
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
A little Christmas tale, of children trying to find their way home... their little animal friend... and a scary shadow lurking...Gameplay @ 6:06Using Babes In The Wood by Adam Vass#babesinthewoodsVisit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayerDue 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. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health.Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayerAnd Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Hercules Mayes is our GM Featuring Jacob Machin, Michael Briganti and Charlotte Billing
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
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
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
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
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 skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health.
Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer
And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social
Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com
Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin
Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin
Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes
Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we follow the aftermath of Etterath's death... INTO THE ABYSS!... One-on-One D&D!
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 skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health.
Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer
And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social
Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com
Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin
Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin
Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes
Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan