TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA | An Improvised Comedy Adventure for Kids (and Former Kids)

The Skytanic
  • 4.8 (51)
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When Amelia and Arthur discover a secret in the attic, they're transported to a parallel world of sky islands, pirate airships, steam-powered robots, and lots of laughs. TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA is made up on the spot — no script, no plan, no rules! The best part is, kids from Earth (you!) decide where The Skytanic sails next. Join Amelia, Arthur, Captain Squidhand, first-mate Dobbins, their adorable robot Cranklin, and the strange sky island denizens on a quest for massive booty (treasure!) and the secrets of The Cloud Sea. Leave a voicemail for Cranklin: (256)-834-5394 or CLOUD-4-KEY-4

  1. 3d ago

    32 Bedlam on Body Switch Island 🔁

    Things are dire on the Skytanic after the Great Booty Heist. But when the kids bring an unexpected clue from Earth back to the Cloud Sea, it could break the case wide open – and change Amelia and Arthur’s lives forever. Also, Blue People! Amelia and Arthur were played by Megan Leahy Arthur and Amelia were played by Karen Cassady Dad, Chorebot, Captain Squidhand, a Blue Person, and Arthur were played by Travis Sharp. The Garnet Gerkhin, Dobbins, The Queen of Body Switch Island, and a Blue Person were played by Amanda Lee Williams. Joe, Pete, a Blue Person, and Mrs. Peyer were played by Eve Krueger. Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot. This episode was edited by Emma Li: https://www.emmali.space/ This episode was brought to you by Penny from Maryland! Thanks Penny! If you’ve got an idea for where the Skytanic should sail next, leave a message for Cranklin right on our website! TalesFromTheCloudSea.com.

    32 Bedlam on Body Switch Island 🔁

  2. Sep 30 ·  Bonus

    Detective Dobbins and the Mystery of the Missing Booty 🔎

    Even a crisis on the Skytanic can't keep Dobbins, Cranklin, and the Garnet Gherkin from broadcasting the Cloud Sea's #1 call-in advice show. From counting to table manners, there's no personal problem Detective Dobbins can't help. Dobbins and the Garnet Gherkin was played by Amanda Lee Williams Cranklin was played by Matt Silverman. Leon from Motorcycle Island was played by Megan Leahy. Sha Na Na the Robot and Skip from Super Duper Looper Island were played by Travis Sharp. Priscilla from Table Manners Island was played by Megan Leahy! Priscilla's Robot and Cyclopper from Unicycle Island were played by Travis Sharp. This episode was produced, edited, and sound designed by Matt Silverman. If you need advice from Dobbins, call Cranklin and leave a message: 256-834-5394 CLOUD 4 KEY 4 You can also call Cranklin right on our website: TalesFromTheCloudSea.com

    Detective Dobbins and the Mystery of the Missing Booty 🔎

  3. Sep 16

    31 Rivalry on Rainbow Chicken Island 🐔🥚

    The Skytanic's annual talent show is interrupted by an urgent mission to quell a *fowl* conflict, and there's only one man for the job. Joe the Chef lends his eggspertise to the kids, but what they discover back on the ship will change The Skytanic's course forever... This week's episode is brought to you by Matariki from New Zealand. Thanks, Matariki! Amelia was played by Megan Leahy Arthur was played by Karen Cassady Dad, Captain Squidhand, Sgt. Gababla, and Bertha were played by Travis Sharp. Scruffles/Souffle/Stiffler/Scrambles, Dobbins, Makika Pootie-Poo/Milly Baddison, Gertha, the Golden Chick, the Garnet Gerkhin, and Janice were played by Amanda Lee Williams. Joe and the Purple Queen were played by Eve Krueger. Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot. This episode was edited by Emma Li: https://www.emmali.space/ Our theme music is by Matt Hobbs. Our logo and character illustrations are by Bob Al-Greene. Send your Joe the Chef portraits to: TalesFromTheCloudSea@gmail.com

    31 Rivalry on Rainbow Chicken Island 🐔🥚

  4. Sep 2

    30 Catacombs & Cryptids, Volume Six 🎲 Legend of the Walker-Stomper

    There's a sound coming from a mound, and only 3 heroes brave enough to investigate. Everyone's 2nd-favorite homebrew roleplaying game Catacombs & Cryptids returns to the kitchen table. But this time, a strange message from the aether could change the campaign ... forever! (ever, ever, ever...) Amelia Phantasm the Unicorn Medic was played by Amelia, who was played by Megan Leahy. Lizard Sword the Lizard Peep Messenger was played by Arthur, who was played by Karen Cassady. The CryptMaster was played by Dad, who was played by Travis Sharp. Gweneveth the Giantkin Amazonian Warrior was played by Janice, who was played by Amanda Lee Williams. This episode’s artwork was illustrated by Travis Sharp. Production, editing and sound design are by Matt Silverman. Narration by Amelia Silverman, aka the REAL Amelia! This episode was brought to you by Levi in Ohio. Thanks, Levi!

    30 Catacombs & Cryptids, Volume Six 🎲 Legend of the Walker-Stomper

  5. Aug 19

    29 Clashin' on the Fashion Islands 🧵

    A quest for chic booty puts Amelia and Arthur's design skills to the test — and uncovers the truth about the Cloud Sea's fashion industry. This episode is brought to you by Julie from New Jersey. Thanks, Julie! Amelia was played by Megan Leahy Arthur was played by Karen Cassady Dad, Captain Squidhand, Persephokey, Bluka, and The Announcer were played by Travis Sharp. Dobbins, Calcius, Blip-Blip, and Janice were played by Amanda Lee Williams. Persephokey’s secret worker, Blipherous, and Slooky were played by Eve Krueger. Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot. Our theme music is by Matt Hobbs Our logo and character design are by Bob Al-Greene.

    29 Clashin' on the Fashion Islands 🧵

  6. Aug 5

    28 Bad Luck on Black Cat Island 👑 Joshua Quinn Returns

    Janice’s nephew Joshie-Poo returns to The Cloud Sea. With Arthur out sick, it’s up to Amelia and Josh to secure a prized notebook from The Queen of All Black Cats. Though she won’t give it up easily, perhaps the fairies who live underground can lend a hand…err, wing. This episode was brought to you by Isla from You Nork. Thanks, Isla! Amelia was played by Megan Leahy Arthur was played by Karen Cassady Dad, Captain Squidhand, Penny, Brother Arthur were played by Travis Sharp Janice, Dobbins, The Garnet Gerkhin, a bird, Fairy Gramma-Ma, the Hobby Gobblin were played by Amanda Lee Williams Joe, Mina, and JoAnn the Queen of the Black Cats were played by Eve Krueger Josh was played by our special quest, Joshua Quinn. Visit JoshuaQuinnVO.com if you want to see more of his stuff. Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot. Our theme music is composed by Matt Hobbs Our logo and character design is illustrated by Bob Al-Greene. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps the show!

    28 Bad Luck on Black Cat Island 👑 Joshua Quinn Returns

  7. Jul 22 ·  Bonus

    Sonic Dash: How 'Tales From the Cloud Sea' Improvised Their Way to the Grand Prize

    Take a peek behind the scenes of how TALES is made in this interview from Silver Sound NYC. Twice a year, they hold a contest where podcasters have 48 hours to make 2 minutes of audio. Turns out, we won! The Skytanic crew discuss how the contest entry differed from a regular episode, and why improv gave us a special advantage. - Original Show Notes | July 10, 2026 - Twice a year, contestants from around the world compete in the Biannual Sonic Dash, where they have only 48-hours to build a two-minute piece completely from scratch: meaning no pre-existing music, no archival audio, and no generative AI is allowed. So how do they do it? This season on the Sonic Dash Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of our finalists' processes. You'll hear the genius audio tricks and creative solutions our finalists used to create audio magic. In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash and Emmy Award-winning sound mixer) sits down with the members of Tales From the Cloud Sea, the Grand Prize winners of the latest Dash. Their winning piece, "Go For Broke, or Gopher Broke?" took home the $1,000 cash prize and a haul of industry gear. Tune in to hear how they created a winning piece without a script, how they used creative constraints to their advantage, and more. Listen to more from Tales From the Cloud Sea here: https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/ Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/

    Sonic Dash: How 'Tales From the Cloud Sea' Improvised Their Way to the Grand Prize

  8. Jul 15

    27 Finding Fathers and the Junkyard Queen 👑 featuring Catie Osborn

    The kids celebrate Dad’s birthday by tucking him back into bed and heading to the Cloud Sea in search of the perfect gift. Instead, they discover an island in desperate need of parental guidance. This episode was brought to you by Joey, who is 12! Thanks, Joey! This episode’s artwork was drawn by Asher B. (age 8) from Florida. Thanks, Asher! Amelia was played by Megan Leahy Arthur was played by Karen Cassady Dad, Chorebot, Captain Squidhand, and Toegurt were played by Travis Sharp. Janice, Dobbins, Stamp, and Cat were played by Amanda Lee Williams. Kapookie and the guard dog were played by Eve Krueger. Our producer, editor and sound designer is Matt Silverman, who also played Cranklin the Robot. Queen Priscilla was played by our special guest Catie Osborn! Keep an eye out for Catie’s book The ADHD Field Guide for Adults. You can also catch her live show, Wildly Unprepared, on tour in the U.S. It’s a magic show with no magic in it! Grownups can follow Catie’s work online: https://catieosaurus.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catieosaurus Catie’s new book, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults: https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Field-Guide-Adults/dp/1668053160/ Catie’s National Tour: https://catieosaurus.com/tour-dates We need your artwork for the next adventure where we’ll meet The Queen of All Black Cats. Draw or paint this magnificent queen and have your parent or guardian send it to TalesFromTheCloudSea@gmail.com. And if you’ve got an idea for where the Skytanic should sail next, leave a message for Cranklin right on our website! TalesFromTheCloudSea.com.

    27 Finding Fathers and the Junkyard Queen 👑 featuring Catie Osborn
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When Amelia and Arthur discover a secret in the attic, they're transported to a parallel world of sky islands, pirate airships, steam-powered robots, and lots of laughs. TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA is made up on the spot — no script, no plan, no rules! The best part is, kids from Earth (you!) decide where The Skytanic sails next. Join Amelia, Arthur, Captain Squidhand, first-mate Dobbins, their adorable robot Cranklin, and the strange sky island denizens on a quest for massive booty (treasure!) and the secrets of The Cloud Sea. Leave a voicemail for Cranklin: (256)-834-5394 or CLOUD-4-KEY-4

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