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[BONUS] Miceborn: The Mausritter Chronicles Ep.4

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who will end up on top? Our heroes, or the spiders? Dross blings himself out. Scronch finds a new weapon. Myles organizes a beach party. • • • T...

[BONUS] Miceborn: The Mausritter Chronicles Ep.3

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Be wary, traveler—in this episode, there be spiders! Big, nasty spiders. The players hated it. Anyway, what else is on this mysterious, wrecked vess...

[BONUS] Miceborn: The Mausritter Chronicles Ep.2

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new challenger appears! Thomas has sEcReT pRoJeCtS to work on for I Cast Fireball, so Caleb will be taking over the torch from him. Scronch makes hi...

[BONUS] Miceborn: The Mausritter Chronicles Ep.1

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new campaign using the delightful Mausritter RPG system! Meet a new trio of heroes who must travel across the principality of Toothydell,...

[UPDATE] Avatar is Coming Back! (Scheduling & Format Update)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another update? Don't worry, we swear that this time around, it's actually, definitely, for sure going to be the last one, definitely for sure. TL;DR:...

[BONUS] Improv Q&A

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about improv! Join Ned, Evan, and Caleb as we discuss improv questions asked by our patrons. If you have improv questions of your own, feel...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: The Zone Zapper (Part 2)

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new challenger appears! Who's the real enemy in this book—Robotnik, Capitalism, or The Illusion of Choice? You be the judge! The book read in this...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: The Zone Zapper (Part 1)

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We cannot escape Sonic. He is too fast. He will always find us. In this book, bear witness to Tails getting nerfed! Bear witness to Sonic gaining a su...

ReToon of the King—Episode 4

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The final book is upon us! With the party split, one group must defend Minas Tirith against the encroaching forces of Sauron, while the other must car...

ReToon of the King—Episode 3

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the way to Mordor, allies must be gathered, and foes must be defeated! From the halls of Rohan, to the pillar of Isengard, to the walls of Helm's D...

ReToon of the King—Episode 2

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The fellowship gathers in Rivendell, which is definitely located in Lothlorien, just down the Brandywine River from the Dead Marshes. Which cartoon ch...

ReToon of the King—Episode 1

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Middle-earth is full of Cartoon Network characters now. We recognize this is an abomination, and we apologize. Courage does it for love. Rigby hambone...

Bond Must Die—Episode 4

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's nowhere left for Bond to run! Except maybe into that mazelike oil rig just offshore... Dr. Manhattan shares his tragic backstory. Dr. Bobblehe...

Bond Must Die—Episode 3

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ABBA concert may be in shambles, but that's not going to stop our villains from chasing Bond to the ends of the earth! Dr. Bobblehead starts a fir...

Bond Must Die—Episode 2

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bond has weaseled his way out yet again! It's time to settle this score, once and for all. If our villains can just come up with the right foolproof p...

Bond Must Die—Episode 1

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The people all love James Bond, but do they know who he really is on the inside? To get a true sense of how terrible he is, let's see it from his enem...

[BONUS] Meet the Cast—Connor Wood

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Connor and Ned have been mining from the same deep wells of obscure geekery since long before they met. Join them as they discuss that commonality, al...

Star Shrek—Episode 4

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If we only had a brain and a heart, eh? With two artifacts acquired, the crew of the SSS Swamp are halfway to unlocking The Curtain to find the man be...

Star Shrek—Episode 3

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chart a course along the Yellow Brick Road system, Helmsman Catner. We're going to Oz! Captain Butz tries on some very fancy shoes. William Catner and...

Star Shrek—Episode 2

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Faced with an old enemy once believed to be long dead, the crew of the SSS Swamp has to take some evasive action if the want to avoid being assimilate...

Star Shrek—Episode 1

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Space—the Final Frontier. These are the voyages of a bunch of very underqualified fairy tale misfits whose home planet got destroyed, and are now fl...

Pride & Prejudice & Puppets—Episode 4

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A duel to the death for the hand of Miss Cadence! Who will win? Colonel Fuzzwilliam, or Scooter? Miss Cadence reads some obscure law books. Janice tri...

Pride & Prejudice & Puppets—Episode 3

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oh dear, a new arrival has thrown the ball into a bit of a tizzy. Plots are devised as ulterior motives are brought to light, one by one. Miss Cadence...

Pride & Prejudice & Puppets—Episode 2

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A grand ball is being held at the Fuzzwilliam estate! 'Tis surely the perfect opportunity for young gentlefolk to find romance, is it not? Miss Cadenc...

Pride & Prejudice & Puppets—Episode 1

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regency drama is afoot as a destitute mother and daughter must seek assistance from one of the most wealthy persons in all of Muppeton! Miss Cadence p...

[BONUS] Meet the Cast—Justin ”JP” Porter

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since the very first episode of ImpTab, JP has been bringing primo goofs to our stories. A good ol' nerd with a long history on the stage, JP joins Ne...

Starboo Valley—Episode 4

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having finally reached the Community Center, our heroes must confront the true mastermind behind all these hauntings—a mastermind wearing a very dif...

Starboo Valley—Episode 3

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our heroes are about to go face to face with their toughest foe yet—Rick Moranis! How will they make it out of the mines, and can they free all thei...

Starboo Valley—Episode 2

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ghosts in the sewers? That ain't gonna fly! But what strange things will our investigators find in the depths? Louise breaks some hearts. Patrick impr...

Starboo Valley—Episode 1

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trouble's afoot at the Stardew Valley community center! How are we supposed to fix up the place with all the haunting going on lately? Louise takes th...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic v. Zonik (Part 3)

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maze: check. Pinball: check. Now we just gotta catch up with that rotten Zonik and put an end to all this skulduggery! The book read in this episode i...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic v. Zonik (Part 2)

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally out of that blasted maze, Sonic and Tails find themselves in a maze of a different sort—who's ready to play pinball in a book, folks? The bo...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic v. Zonik (Part 1)

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're finally doing a Sonic book that hasn't already been done by 8-Bit Book Club, look at that! In this one, Sonic must investigate reports of a stra...

[UPDATE] Scheduling & Format Update

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The release formats, they are a-changin'." Knuckles the Echidna said that. Here's a summary of what to expect for the foreseeable future: 1. Fully-im...

[BONUS] The Obligatory Talkback—Blades in the Daofei Finale

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[This episode is brought to the public courtesy of our friends on Patreon! If you want more of The Obligatory Talkback, check out patreon.com/improvta...

Blades in the Daofei 34—Finale

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Masked Spirits vs. Father Glowworm. This is the moment. Weiyong starts a fire. Tonan calls in some backup. Ciwei rips and tears. • • • Patre...

Blades in the Daofei 33—Taking the Throne

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just can't wait to be king, right? But how will all the pieces fall into place when you get there? And what of the terrible threat that still festers ...

Blades in the Daofei 32—Facing the King

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enough messing around here in the palace, it's time to get the job done. Weiyong commands. Tonan summons. Ciwei smashes. • • • Patreon: patreon....

Blades in the Daofei 31—Into the Palace

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Masked Spirits head out on their biggest job yet. A very serious job. No shenanigans or pointless diversions. A very important, very straightforwa...

Blades in the Daofei 30—Bye Bye Bowl

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do with your downtime before heading off to assassinate the leader of the largest nation in the world? Ciwei gets his animal breeding c...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Zone Rangers (Part 4)

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In which the lads finally finish this surprisingly long read-through! The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone R...

Blades in the Daofei 29—The Reveal

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enough working in the shadows, it's time to let the world know who The Masked Spirits are! Weiyong kisses a baby. Tonan commands the spirits. Ciwei wo...

Blades in the Daofei 28—Devil’s Bargains

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Needless to say, the dynamic has shifted a little bit now that Weiyong has discovered the truth about his lineage. But now that they have the truth, w...

Blades in the Daofei 27—Hu’s Your Daddy?

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All right, we've started a war... Now how do we get Weiyong on the throne? Ciwei trains with Dae. Tonan finishes organizing a coup. Weiyong discovers ...

Blades in the Daofei 26—In Which the Lads Start a War

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you need to start a war, eh? But you don't wanna get implicated as being part of the war, eh? Hmm... Guess it's time to live up to the name "scound...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Zone Rangers (Part 3)

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Check out James Wallis's podcast, Ludonarrative Dissidents, at ludonarrativedissidents.com, or wherever you get your podcasts! The book read in this e...

Blades in the Daofei 25—Entanglements

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the original members of the Masked Spirits are back in the physical world, but their work is far from over. Time to turn the city on its ear! Ciwe...

Blades in the Daofei 24—Convergence

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What will happen when our two separate crews find themselves on opposite sides of a spirit portal? Kenai follows the faceless. Kitchi faces her past. ...

Blades in the Daofei 23—Carol of the Bowls

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

🎵 Ding dong the bowls / Big copper bowls / All seem to say / Take your face away 🎵 Our scoundrels discovered a lot of big, crazy stuff last week...

Blades in the Daofei 22—The Jennah Situation

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a wild time for the Masked Spirits. Time to interrogate their prisoner, and have a bit of nice, relaxing, low-stakes downtime, right? Ciwei ...

Blades in the Daofei 21—Cycle of Death and Rebirth

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearing the top of Hai-Riyo Peak, Dr. Hu and Companions try to decide how best to make it past the final obstacle lying between them and Koh's lair. K...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Zone Rangers (Part 2)

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeez, how much faster do we gotta go? Anyway, you know what's up. It's spin-dashing time! The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventur...

Blades in the Daofei 20—Church Brawl

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, this sermon sure took a turn. Tonan attempts an exorcism. Dae takes a prisoner. Ciwei punches somebody's face off? • • • Patreon: patreon....

Blades in the Daofei 19—Whispers in the Wind

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not all voices in the Spirit World have mouths. What are they trying to tell our heroes? Kitchi opens up. Kenai withers. Weiyong drops a nuke. • •...

[BONUS] Meet the Cast—Thomas Ryan

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our newest cast member takes the spotlight today! Thomas Ryan may not have trained in acting like the rest of us, but he's got some great insights abo...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Zone Rangers (Part 1)

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SONIC IS BACK. The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone Rangers by James Wallis. Massive thanks to all our lovel...

Blades in the Daofei 18—Doctor Hu and His Adopted Grandparents

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With his destination chosen, it's time for Weiyong to climb the lofty Hai-Riyo Peak with his unexpected new companions. But what will the run into on ...

Blades in the Daofei 17—Enter the Spirit World

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, Doctor Hu, looks like you've found yourself hopping between the worlds! Who will help poor Weiyong find his way back to Ba Sing Se? • • • ...

Blades in the Daofei 16—Meeting Brother Hotaru

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out Gecko Jr. and Gami the Kite have some BIG plans for the future of the Ba Sing Se underground! But first, a much smaller mission—go talk wi...

Blades in the Daofei 15—Downtime

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Gecko Jr. and Gami the Kite now safe in their hideout, the Masked Spirits take a moment to regroup before figuring out what their new allies want...

Blades in the Daofei 14—Out of Timeout

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tea dates aside, the Masked Spirits gotta do something about their captured allies. How can they get them back, and how can Ciwei make sure the shirsh...

Blades in the Daofei 13—The Dae Has Come

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following a very surprising claim, the Masked Spirits regroup to figure out what to do about the shirshus, and how to find Gecko Jr. and Gami the Kite...

Blades in the Daofei 12—Vice Dean of Invertebrates

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why would the Masked Spirits get called to an active crime investigation scene? Are they being set up? And where are the other Daofei leaders they wer...

Blades in the Daofei 11—Give Me a Little Smile

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of some really big secrets being revealed, what direction will the Masked Spirits go for their next score? Weiyong seeks Brother Hotaru. C...

[BONUS] Meet the Cast—Evan Peterson

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've been hearing his voice since the very first episode of Improv Tabletop, but who is this mysterious man named Evan Peterson? Let's find out as w...

[BONUS] Prepping & Running Improv-Heavy Games

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bonus episode, Ned shares some insights about running improv-heavy games from his experiences hosting ImpTab. (This episode also include...

[BONUS] Ghost Hunter CYOA (Part 2)

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We return with Christian, McKenna, and Ned to raid some haunted houses! Will we actually see a ghost? Will we get our hands on those diamonds? And mos...

Blades in the Daofei 10—Spilling Secrets

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After such a successful-yet-traumatizing score, the Masked Spirits will need some time to lick their wounds and talk things out. Weiyong visits the do...

Blades in the Daofei 9—Collapse

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This time, Neliao's putting up a spirited fight! Will fortune be on the side of our would-be ghost hunters? Weiyong spots a way out. Tonan remembers h...

Blades in the Daofei 8—In the Catacombs

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Weird spirit shenanigans in the Crystal Catacombs? Sounds like a job for the Masked Spirits! They're obviously well equipped to face an angry spirit h...

Blades in the Daofei 7—Spirits Afoot

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After marking some XP and taking stock of the options before them, the Masked Spirits discover that the spirit shenanigans they've found themselves wr...

[BONUS] Ghost Hunter CYOA (Part 1)

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New month, new book! And this time, it's a spooooooky book. Christian, McKenna, and Ned are setting out to hunt some ghosts, but will they manage to f...

Blades in the Daofei 6—Haunted

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a successful but very harrowing score at the Cabbage Garden, the Masked Spirits lick their wounds and take stock of the new information they've ...

Blades in the Daofei 5—Leveling the Scales

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The plan has been set, and now it's time to pull of the score against Neliao the Gardener. Will the Masked Spirits' streak of good luck continue, or i...

Blades in the Daofei 4—The Cabbage Garden

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our scoundrels have their sights on a new target—The Cabbage Garden, a soup kitchen being run by a cult headed by Tonan's rival, Neliao the Gardener...

Blades in the Daofei 3—One Score Down...

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With one score down and many more to go, the Masked Spirits take a moment to recollect themselves, and find leads for their next score. Ciwei keeps a ...

[BONUS] The Cave of Time CYOA (Part 2)

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can't escape the Cave of Time. You can only jump from era to era, trying your best to get burned at the stake. Will Ned, Evan, and Thomas R. manag...

Blades in the Daofei 2—Making a Splash

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With their intel gathered, the Masked Spirits head to Ember Alley to pull off their first job as a full-fledged Daofei crew. This is their chance to m...

Blades in the Daofei 1—A Bright New Day in Ba Sing Se

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the middle ring of Ba Sing Se, behind the facade of a friendly little pet shop, a trio of Daofei scoundrels plot their rise to usurp the Earth King...

Blades in the Daofei 0—Meet the Masked Spirits (Session Zero)

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new campaign is upon us, bringing with it a new cast of characters! Meet the Masked Spirits—a burgeoning, Kyoshi-era Daofei crew preparing to take...

[BONUS] The Cave of Time CYOA (Part 1)

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of our fans, we're back with another Choose Your Own Adventure book, and this time, it's the one that started it all! Join Ned, Evan, a...

[BONUS] The Obligatory Talkback—Ten Thousand Things Finale

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[This episode is brought to the public courtesy of our friends on Patreon! If you want more of The Obligatory Talkback, check out patreon.com/improvta...

[ANNOUNCEMENT] ImpTab Avatar: Blades in the Daofei

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come meet the cast for our upcoming campaign, ImpTab Avatar: Blades in the Daofei! Follow the adventures of a Daofei gang in the Kyoshi era, as they w...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal City Mayhem (Part 2)

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a run-in with Dr. Ivo Robotnik himself in the heart of Robotropolis, it's time for Sonic to figure out how to stop the mad doctor's plans once a...

ImpTab Avatar c1e26—Finale

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Almost all the pieces have been put together. Now it's just a matter of finding Tiya, and trying to stop her before she can do any more damage than sh...

ImpTab Avatar c1e25—The Persimmering Dragon

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Knowledge Seekers' journey finally leads them to Yu Dao—Tiya's hometown, and location of the mysterious wok man from Amar's vision. But as they'...

ImpTab Avatar c1e24—Home Again

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With their spooky foe defeated, our heroes can finally turn their attention to leaving the swamp, and heading to find the mysterious Wok Man who can g...

[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal City Mayhem (Part 1)

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And now for something completely different! Remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books from way back in the day? We cracked into an old Sonic game...

ImpTab Avatar c1e23—The Walking Vines

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After all this time, the Knowledge Seekers have finally reached the Banyan Grove Tree at the center of the Foggy Swamp. Time to clear their minds and ...

ImpTab Avatar c1e22—A Pillar Crumbles

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rokkin has been dealt with, and now the Knowledge Seekers just need to find Washa and Vin Ni to help Keumi finish her task. But a little rest will be ...

ImpTab Avatar c1e21—Against the Dampness

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fight against Rokkin leads to some very unexpected revelations—not only about what's going on with Tiya, but with another very important figure ...

ImpTab Avatar c1e20—Rokkin

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to confront that odious, cankerous, malefic, sweaty mobster—Rokkin Marudo! With a plan to drain the swamp, and whole tribe of swampbenders behi...

ImpTab Avatar c1e19—Reconciliation

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our group has a big job to do, ousting Rokkin form the Foggy Swamp—but how will it work with the group this far out of balance? Je-Tsun organizes a ...

ImpTab Avatar c1e18—The Swampbenders

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Knowledge Seekers have finally reached the Foggy Swamp, but with much less excitement than they'd been hoping for. Right now, the biggest battles ...

[BONUS] Avatar Beach Episode (Fate Crossover)

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first patron-funded bonus episode! Join the Knowledge Seekers for this (non-canonical) beach episode following their departure from Ba ...

ImpTab Avatar c1e17—Into the Fog

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A trip to the Foggy Swamp has taken an unexpected turn, and tensions run high after Je-Tsun's revelations about his history. But group infighting seem...

ImpTab Avatar c1e16—Revelations

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our heroes finish some final tasks before leaving the Library and heading to the Foggy Swamp, but it seems that a discovery within the group may cause...

[BONUS] Meet the Cast—Christian Randell

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rounding out the cast of Ten Thousand Things, this interview digs into Christian Randell's long history with storytelling, the generosity of the TTRPG...

ImpTab Avatar c1e15—Gyatso

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our heroes have just returned to the library, hoping to rest and recuperate, but an unexpected visitor has shown up—one with whom Je-Tsun seems to h...

ImpTab Avatar c1e14—Good Constable, Bad Constable

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before our heroes can leave Ba Sing Se, they have a few questions they need answered—and fortunately, they have a couple imprisoned Dai Li agents th...