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The Critshow

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A group of friends have their lives turned upside down when they find themselves placed as the last line of defense between the everyday world and the things that go bump in the night.

This actual play podcast uses Monster of the Week and other Powered by the Apocalypse games, all within the same dimension hopping narrative, to follow the Indiana Paranormal Task-force (IPT) as they are thrust into the front lines of a battle they didn't know existed.

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Live Show: PCA5

Live Show: PCA5

2018-06-0801:22:18

A special live episode of The Critshow from Project CosAwesome 5! The hunters must track down the force that is perverting all their cosplay dreams. Live show events are side missions that take place in between major story arcs. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as the Divine, Tass as the Professional, TJ as the Mundane, and Rev as The Keeper.  This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A special live episode of The Critshow from Indy Pop Con 2018! The hunters get put through their paces in a little IPT training exercise. Live show events are side missions that take place in between major story arcs. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as the Divine, Tass as the Professional, TJ as the Mundane, and Rev as The Keeper.  This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this bonus side episode, the team is dealing with the ramifications of Tass being in the IPT dog house. Tass invents a new company. TJ gets offered a new job. Jake meets a pair of familiar faces. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as the Divine, Tass as the Professional, TJ as the Mundane, and Rev as The Keeper.  This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Show: GenCon 2018

Live Show: GenCon 2018

2018-08-1701:13:33

A special live episode of The Critshow from GenCon 2018! The hunters are sent out to investigate a strange series of disappearances which brings them face to face with a demon from their past. Live show events are side missions that take place in between major story arcs. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as the Divine, Tass as the Professional, TJ as the Science Guy, and Rev as The Keeper.  This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A special live episode of The Critshow from Rev's Recording space! Part 2 of the GenCon episode, presented without edits - due to an issue with capturing the twitch stream audio! Previously: The hunters are sent out to investigate a strange series of disappearances which brings them face to face with a demon from their past. Live show events are side missions that take place in between major story arcs. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as the Divine, Tass as the Professional, TJ as the Science Guy, and Rev as The Keeper.  This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy International Podcast Day! Enjoy some of the things we just couldn't get right on the first try! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 1 of the Let's Play for Thousand Arrows, the newest PBtA game from Galileo Games. Find out more about Thousand Arrows at: http://www.galileogames.com Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast...basically anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of the Let's Play for Thousand Arrows, the newest PBtA game from Galileo Games. Find out more about Thousand Arrows at: http://www.galileogames.com Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast...basically anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 of the Let's Play for Thousand Arrows, the newest PBtA game from Galileo Games. Find out more about Thousand Arrows at: http://www.galileogames.com Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast...basically anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the Critshow Patreon launching in just a few weeks (January 2nd), join us as we walk you through the tiers and rewards available at launch. Tass shares a little about Worlds in Peril and where Hero Salad originated. Jake, Rev, and Teej share their super-hero backstories. And Rev shares clips from 'Roll: Investigate the History' and leaves you with a cutting from Hero Salad as just a small sample of the bonus content in store for our supporters.  ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As a thanks to all of our listeners, and to celebrate our 50th episode, we are answering your burning questions about the story so far, our process, and other things about our lives! ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hero Salad - EP 1

The Hero Salad - EP 1

2019-05-2501:19:43

As part of our 1 year celebration, we are releasing the first episode of the patreon exclusive Hero Salad for all to hear! If you like what you hear, you can join the club at https://www.patreon.com/TheCritshow where new episodes of Hero Salad are released 4 times a month. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As part of our 1 year celebration, we are releasing the first episode of the patreon exclusive Investigate the History for all to hear! If deep dives into monsters, myths, and magic are your thing, you can join us at https://www.patreon.com/TheCritshow where a new episode of Investigate the History is released every month. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 1 of the Let's Play for Demigods, a new PBtA game by Jason Mills. Find out more about Demigods at: https://demigodspbta.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/demigods/demigods/ Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week, Second season Dungeon World), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of the Let's Play for Demigods, a new PBtA game by Jason Mills. Find out more about Demigods at: https://demigodspbta.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/demigods/demigods/ Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week, Second season Dungeon World), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 of the Let's Play for Demigods, a new PBtA game by Jason Mills. Find out more about Demigods at: https://demigodspbta.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/demigods/demigods/ Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week, Second season Dungeon World), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 4 of the Let's Play for Demigods, a new PBtA game by Jason Mills. Find out more about Demigods at: https://demigodspbta.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/demigods/demigods/ Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week, Second season Dungeon World), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 1 of the Let's Play for Band of Blades by Stras Acimovic and John LeBoeuf-Little.  Find out more about Band of Blades at www.evilhat.com/home/band-of-blades/  Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week, Second season Dungeon World), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of the Let's Play for Band of Blades by Stras Acimovic and John LeBoeuf-Little.  Find out more about Band of Blades at www.evilhat.com/home/band-of-blades/  Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week, Second season Dungeon World), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 of the Let's Play for Band of Blades by Stras Acimovic and John LeBoeuf-Little.  Find out more about Band of Blades at www.evilhat.com/home/band-of-blades/  Hear more of The Critshow, an actual play podcast focused on PBtA games (First season, Monster of the Week, Second season Dungeon World), on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!  Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram.  Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!  And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comments (25)

Laura Bogart

aaaah what?!

Jan 16th
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alex williams

I've been listening to this for 5 years now, and it just keeps giving. amazing show. I finally caught up and ran out of archive, so I immediately joined the Patreon and now listening through perilous tides after hero salad. hands down one of the best. thank you for giving me years of great listening, and I'm looking forward to more.

Dec 30th
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Laura Bogart

Jake's poor, cursed cars

Sep 24th
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Ko Omega

This story has a very House of 1000 Corpses vibe...

Aug 30th
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Laura Bogart

Agreed: always microchip your pets, lest Team Rocket come to ride away on them

Aug 7th
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Laura Bogart

I used to hate the Bee Movie until I realized the main character is a trans man

Jul 20th
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Laura Bogart

Still trying to figure out how to get the Critshow theme song on my phone as my ring tone

Oct 12th
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Laura Bogart

I actually gasped at the end of this episode

Sep 2nd
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Nick Jackson

I loved shows like pax fortuna, the infinite bad and others from that group. But I think I've listened to all their (good) stuff now and I struggled to find something as good. But The Critshow has been a great replacement and a pleasant surprise, that keeps getting better. Plus I think I'm still listening to the 2019 episodes, so I won't run out anytime soon.

Jul 26th
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Grady Jaynes

👍

Jan 28th
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Vivi K

Xw$!"%#$×-44!3#"@#-)*GTG great bf

Nov 26th
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alex williams

Really great show. The story telling is interesting and engaging, and the group dynamic is fantastic. I have been getting more and more into live action roleplay podcasts, and this is one of the best.

Jul 30th
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Brennan

damn. Jake should have flavored his Invincible talent as further protection from Odin. Maybe have it represented as like Nordic tattoos

Aug 19th
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Samuel Richards

TJ&Jake :"I'm playing both sides, so I always come out on top" 🤣

Aug 18th
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evildarc0

fear of clogged toilets don't know why

Jun 12th
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Cassie Morris

From the ever entwined stories to the amazing editing, this group never ceases to entertain. I couldn't be happier to have been introduced to this podcast! This campaign has been a great companion when I drive, particularly on long trips. Now that I am caught up to current episodes, I'm not sure what I'm going to do. If you enjoy tabletop games and comedy, I highly recommend this player podcast. Every adventure is full of surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat and wit that will offer plenty of laughs! Though if you tend to react physically to stories that move you, use caution if you listen in your car.

Apr 8th
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Stephen Treto

hello I just wanted to thank you I lost my grandmother to breast cancer on monday and you guys have helped me get through this tough time

Aug 2nd
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Paul Kibiger

Not a bad show. If you ever miss the days of hanging out with your dorky friends, playing games this is the podcast for you. The guys are skilled in improv and are having fun and you feel part of the group just by listening. What is great is, I have a feeling it will also get better with time.

Jun 20th
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