Improvised Weapons is an actual play 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons podcast featuring comedians & improvisers in the great state of Vermont. You can follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast. You can support us at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/IWVTcast Your main cast: Jon Van Luling, Lindsey Hadda…
Sorry we kept you waiting, but trust us, this one is worth it! We finally bring you the end to this epic arc of awesome; so kick off your shoes, put up your feet, and snuggle up to those headphones. Listen in for discussions of hotness, personal triumphs, and Chekhov’s T-Rex. Let’s hit it and … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 155 – Silence is a Word
It’s time to get penultimate! There is one more tainted memory in Ylldove’s head for the gang to galavant through and it’s a doozy. Listen in for face stealing, blind donkeys, and Cassian losing his tongue. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast – Check out the map for … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 154 – Quenched Manes
We’re back! Did you miss us? We pick up right where we left off in Ylldove’s mind with the gang searching her memories for the keys to her psyche’s location. Listen in for elaborate hand signals, a Dunkin dozen, and Cassian’s pocket bulge. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 153 – Candle Inspectors Local 504
Cassian spends a fair amount of time in a well and no one makes a “well, well, well” joke, so you could say we’ve all grown up. Listen in for Homeward Bound, grubby bubbies, and Yertle the Turtle. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast – Check out the … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 152 – Skin Like Corn
The gang delves deep into Ylldove’s mind in an attempt to sever Xaoc’s hold on her. Listen in for keeping your eye on the ball, drone warfare, and a truth bomb from Cassian. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast – Check out the map for this episode on … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 151 – Circle Circle Dot Dot, Now I’ve Got My Demon Shot
Did Olash survive Yarfik’s attack at the end of our last episode? Will the gang save Ylldove? What’s the street value of innocent blood unwillingly taken? Also, this is our one hundred and fiftieth episode, waaaah! Listen in for first time songs, blood bartering, and the return of a fan favorite npc. Let’s hit it … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 150 – 4 Holes Please
The party splits up to further secure their demon-possessed friend and gather the final ingredient for the separation attempt. Listen in for Spheres vs. balls, lens vs. loop, and Aaeowyn feeling feelings. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast – Check out the map for this episode on our … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 149 – Bleed First, Ask Questions Later
We left the party in the middle of a battle with their former-now-possessed teammate when one of the professors aiding them cast reverse gravity! Listen in for little dagger friends, some nutty professors, and mylar balloons. Let’s hit it and crit it. Check out The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project! Follow us on all the things: … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 148 – Double Demon Pressed Ham
The showdown between the party and Xadove begins! Tune in for Hellraiser, the pachinko treatment, and a firewall. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast – Check out the map for this episode on our Facebook or Instagram! Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 147 – It’s a Stankless Job
Enjoy this sneak peek into some of our Patreon rewards! Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast We are the official podcast of Dump Stat Tees! Check out BattleBards! Check out Idle Champions of … Continue reading IWVT Patreon Sneak Peek
If a demon jumps out a plate glass window and 4 adventurers are around to hear it, is it still awesome? You bet it is! Listen in for footnote symbology, aqua-telepathy, and a whole lot of running. Let’s hit it and crit it. Fair Fight Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 146 – Love Hurts
Xaoc has the book and the gang is none the wiser, whatever will they do? Listen in for locked doors, nose antics, and crystalline invasions of privacy. Let’s hit it and crit it. Fair Fight Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 145 – Bring Your Demon to School Day
It seems like the party and Xa-dove no longer have a common goal, the potential for drama is so high! Listen in for cheap bathroom architecture, DM foresight, and not being able to hear Aaron. Let’s hit it and crit it. The Okra Project Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 144 – Buddy Blast Meets Beats
We’re back baby! And we’re picking up right where we left off. The gang just saved Black Beak Academy, no the race is on to keep the book out of Xaoc’s hands, who will succeed? Tune in for emerald antics, Aaeowyn’s secret horticulture, and Sex Musk™ .Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 143 – Narc Narc
We’ll resume normal episodes next week! For now, please listen to this speech from friend of the show Ash Diggs. #BlackLivesMatter #DefundThePolice #WeWontApologizeForValuingHumanLife Organizations and Links: The National Bail Fund The Okra Project Reclaim The Block Black Lives Matter The Bail Project The Black Visions Collective Black Immigrant Collective Black Table Arts Minnesota Healing Justice … Continue reading IWVT Special Statement Pt. 2
Episode Transcript: Hi everyone, we’re not doing a normal episode this week. The world is a dumpster fire and all our energies will be better spent trying to do something about it. We’ll put it very plainly: BLACK. LIVES. MATTER. There is no valid argument against that statement. This past week we’ve seen bald faced … Continue reading IWVT Special Message
The battle outside of Black Beak Academy rages on! Will the party save the headmistress? Listen in for nonchalant murder, head collection, and the answer to the question “What does 5 x 3 equal in this case?” Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 142 – Mathemagical Formula
The gang, still mostly unrested and out of spells, gets in a fight to save Aaeowyn’s old headmistress! Tune in for low rolls, disarming banter, and Yarfik’s new nickname. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 141 – Still Pretty Good
The party has strayed far from its original incarnation, but they’ve still got work to do; work they’ll have to find a way to do together. Listen in for sick dance moves, stuff for sandwiches, and their arrival at Black Beak Academy. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 140 – #NotAllWarlocks
You will be surprised by what happens in this episode, just trust us. Listen in for Agatha’s first high five, the meaning of “Acromism,” and a tight dance off. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 139 – Poor Unfortunate Soul
The trip to Blackbeak continues as the party’s suspicions about Xa-dove grow. Tune in for a one woman chorus, human toothed birds, and a discussion of Aaeowyn’s “type”. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 138 – Rides or Die
The gang is on the move! The airship flies toward Blackbeak Academy whilst the party makes clandestine moves on deck. Tune in for birds with teeth, Sgt. Kalvin Cline, and hibachi antics. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 137 – Tambourine Lullaby
Tensions continue to rise for the party, and it’s not just cause in the real world your taxes are due today. Tune in for dodgy conversations, a rambling Yarfik monologue, and the medieval healthcare system. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 136 – Touchin’ Wheels
We’re back, coming to you straight outta quarantine! Tune in for medieval unboxing, Hugh Grant, and finding out you accidentally led about 300 people to their death. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 135 – Boats, How Do They Work?
This ain’t no April Fools’ joke! Today you are getting a preview of our DM’s new podcast, What Is Fun? Music written and recorded by Adam Rabin
The tenuous truce between Xa-dove and the party begins to crack under the pressure, how long will it last? Tune in for tight biceps, puberty-voice Cassian, and what ships can feel. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 134 – Best Fiends Forever
Get ready to dive in right where Ep. 132 left off! Tune in for corner talk, benevolent corpse treatment, and the name of an old friend. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast We … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 133 – Sacks Aflame
We’re back, baby! The gang is on the airship and it seems like they’re in the clear, they just need to convince the ship to leave! Tune in for Titanic stuff, Barrister wigs, and more parliament jokes than you probably expected to hear in a D&D podcast. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 132 – A Funk Load of Owls
You’re getting something a little different this week! Enjoy our DM’s take on how to plan a boss battle using the Elderxoln fight as an example. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast We … Continue reading IWVT Philosophical Whacks Ep. 2 – Anatomy of a Boss Fight
A better boat battle better not be, believe me! Tune in for name combinations, Dennis Nedry, and Cassian being really useless. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast We are the official podcast of … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 131- Ships on Ships
It’s Xaoc vs. the party as they race to the airship! Tune in for Steampunk Carol, ankle corsets, and My Heart Will Ska On. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast We are the … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 130 – Boats n’ Does
Oh no, you got your Xaoc in my Ylldove! No, you got your Ylldove in my Xaoc! It turns out that demonic possession is nine tenths of the law. Tune in for rudeness, loss of faith, and a bunch of banishings. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 129 – Dual Citizenship
Part 4 of the big battle with Elderxoln is here! And to quote a famous song, I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly, but we’re gonna give it to you anyway! Tune in for Tex-Mex, yogurt violence, and Dwarven aerodynamics. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 128 – Black Beam Burrito
It’s the fight of the century part 3! The gang vs. Elderxoln! Elderxoln vs. the gang! Tune in for whole face stroking, decisions on hairiness, and crying rage. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 127 – Bad Coconut
It’s the showdown of the century part 2! the gang is facing off against Elderxoln and things are not looking good for them. Tune in for volleyball beams, too many dice, and Paula Cole. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 126 – I’d Like To Wait
It’s the showdown of the century! That last two and a half years of podcasting, which has only been about a month in game, has all led up to this. Tune in for Faith Hill, dating apps, and rays for days. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 125 – Hairy Eyeball
It’s 2020 and the world is still here? Well, I guess we should put out a podcast. Enjoy hearing about just how Olash rejoined the party at they end of our last episode. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 124 – Hag’s Honor
Just a little Happy New Year message and a fresh code for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. We’ll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at … Continue reading IWVT Happy New Year 2020
Just a quick happy holidays message from our crew to yours! Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast We are the official podcast of Dump Stat Tees! Check out BattleBards! Check out Idle Champions … Continue reading IWVT – Happy Holidays 2019
Some bombs were dropped in our last episode: Sir Therafid, the ceiling opening up, and the reveal of the airship. How will the gang respond to all this? And who will finish the shrimp cocktail? Tune in for mood rings, mingling, and cephalopod horticulture. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 123 – Between Us Chickens
It’s finally feast time! How will the party get in? Will anyone recognize them? What kind of hors d’oeurves will they be serving? Tune in for font talk, the worst version of the Beatles, and Cassian’s jaw hitting the floor. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 122 – You Can’t Make an Omelette Without Digging a Hole
The party finds a safe place to rest and checks out their ill-gotten gains before scoping out the location of Elderxoln’s feast. Tune in for making it work, deep Macauly Culkin pulls, and stop-drop-and-hug. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 121 – Delayed Blast Milkshake
Could it be? Has the gang finally stumbled on Teazo’s digs? This one gets whacky, so put your seatbelt on! Tune in for purple but with “b”s, the physics of falling couches, and sweet sweet loot. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 120 – Hot Witch Hand
Well, they signed a contract with a demon. Surely, that could have no ill consequences as time goes on? Tune in for gossip, birthmarks, and pulling a Peter Pan. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 119 – Slinky Drapes
This one is a puzzle solving hum-dinger! Tune in for riddle-like wordplay, demon astrology, and scrubbin’. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! Support us at patreon.com/IWVTcast We are the official podcast of Dump Stat Tees! Check out … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 118 – Fight Blood With Blood
The party is on the run with a gang of trolls at their heels! Will they outrun their foes? Will they stop and fight? What are their thoughts on hospitality? Tune in for slurry, obelisk inspections, and demon musing. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 117 – My Infernal Clock is Ticking
Where did that booming voice come from? What did the party get themselves into? And, most importantly #wheresmydogg? Tune in for a passionate missing persons plea, some classic Survivor antics, and MEAT. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 116 – Meat Boom
Will the party make it across the chasm to the Eastern Mesa? Even if they do, what will they find when they arrive? Most importantly, what will it smell like? Listen in for cult opinions, recognizable humming, and the sensory applications of rotting meat. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 115 – Upgrading to Stench
As Elderxoln’s feast grows closer, the gang makes one last attempt to obtain some magic items and balance the scales. And of course, they try to do that with their tried and true method of annoying people. Tune in for the bone zone, Training Day, and fanciness. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 114 – For Thience!
Let the infiltration continue! There’s sneaking, there’s skulking, and of course there’s getting caught and wriggling on the line. Tune in for questions thrice, 90s alternative, and the saddest thing ever. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast Email us at ImprovisedWeaponsVT@gmail.com Review us on: Everything! Edit our Wiki! … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 113 – The Saddest Thing
It seems the gangs’ Kanilothe shenanigans have aroused some suspicion and they are now coming up against increased security. How ever will they get around it? Listen in for guard vs god, fly words, and Halflings…I mean Gnomes…or is it Halflings…definitely short. Let’s hit it and crit it. Follow us on all the things: @IWVTcast … Continue reading IWVT Ep. 112 – Dopey and Obedient