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

Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Welcome to our mini-series, Blades In The Dark! The 'Passed Dues' begin their scheming looking for a ghost to posses their Hull... Gameplay @2:56Using Blades In The Dark by John Harper #bladesinthedark #ttrpg #actualplayVisit 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 Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes June Laporte: @ june.laporte Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz

Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Our heroes finally make it to Cravenstair!...Gameplay @ 5:56Mid-Season Break! Stay tuned... for BLADES IN THE DARK.And more Daggerheart next month!
Thanks to Max @ MTM Printworks for the PC minis! Visit https://www.mtmprintworks.ca/Thanks to Bookwyrm Games for the aforementioned coin... we love physical props! Visit https://bookwyrmgames.com/
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

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Our heroes scale a mountain and disturb some birds...
Gameplay @ 4:59
Thanks to Max @ MTM Printworks for the PC minis! Visit https://www.mtmprintworks.ca/Thanks to Bookwyrm Games for the aforementioned coin... we love physical props! Visit https://bookwyrmgames.com/
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

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
The Intrepid Jester meets a merchant and our Heroes flee a pursuing ship... Gameplay @ 7:28Thanks to Max @ MTM Printworks for the PC minis! Visit https://www.mtmprintworks.ca/Thanks to Bookwyrm Games for the aforementioned coin... we love physical props! Visit https://bookwyrmgames.com/
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

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Our heroes meet Therai Vask... and Lucky's OTHER side...Gameplay starts @ 4:30Thanks to Max @ MTM Printworks for the PC minis! Visit https://www.mtmprintworks.ca/Thanks to Bookwyrm Games for the aforementioned coin... we love physical props! Visit https://bookwyrmgames.com/
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

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Kaelen gets a blast from the past, Peg-Leg Pete develops a crush and Lucky makes a friend...
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

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
The Intrepid Jester gets a visit from The Holy Hand...
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

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
A remnant of the elemental horrors claims a life...
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

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Our heroes race to gather resources and repair their ship, as The Empire gets closer...
Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!
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 Twitter: @mindflayer_pod
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
Kaelen Greywhisker is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
The crew of the Intrepid Jester tackle The Empire... with explosive results!Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role!
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 Twitter: @mindflayer_pod
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
Kaelen Greywhisker is played by Michael Briganti: @mikeybrigz





