The Critshow

The Critshow

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Live Show: PCA5

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

06-08
01:19:58

Live Show: Indy Pop Con 18

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

06-22
31:11

The Critshow: The Mortician's Assistant

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

07-20
21:26

Live Show: GenCon 2018

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

08-17
01:11:10

Live Show: GenCon 2018 (Part 2)

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

09-10
49:47

The Critshow: IPT Outtakes

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

09-30
07:20

TheCritshow: Thousand Arrows (Part 1)

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

11-02
55:34

TheCritshow: Thousand Arrows (Part 2)

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

11-02
50:53

TheCritshow: Thousand Arrows (Part 3)

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

11-02
47:52

The Critshow: Patreon Preview

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

12-14
41:44

Episode 50 Celebration Questions (S1 E50-Q/A)

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

04-10
01:04:11

The Hero Salad - EP 1

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

05-25
01:19:21

Investigate the History: The Halifax Theater

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

05-25
52:50

The Critshow: Demigods (Part 1)

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

07-28
01:08:48

The Critshow: Demigods (Part 2)

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

07-28
50:11

The Critshow: Demigods (Part 3)

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

07-28
53:33

The Critshow: Demigods (Part 4)

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

07-28
01:11:28

The Critshow: Band of Blades (Part 1)

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

08-26
01:01:36

The Critshow: Band of Blades (Part 2)

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

08-26
49:33

The Critshow: Band of Blades (Part 3)

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

08-26
53:38
aaaah what?!

Laura Bogart

aaaah what?!

01-16 Reply
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.

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.

12-30 Reply
Jake's poor, cursed cars

Laura Bogart

Jake's poor, cursed cars

09-24 Reply
This story has a very House of 1000 Corpses vibe...

Ko Omega

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

08-30 Reply
Agreed: always microchip your pets, lest Team Rocket come to ride away on them

Laura Bogart

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

08-07 Reply

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