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The games we play tell us stories. We aim to find their heart.
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It’s probably hard to find sympathy in your hearts for a bunch of career criminals. But c’mon, it’s not like you wage slaves are gonna change anything about the world either, right? In this stylized, action-packed, live-play RPG show, five career criminals wake up in prison with bags on their heads and bombs in their brains. Will they follow orders and do as their told (probably not) or will they get those bombs out of their noggins and go on to Run another day? Realistically, that’s a big ol’ probably not on that last one too—In fact it’s unlikely anyone will survive. But we don’t know, because we haven’t played it yet! Oh, and, uh…maybe don’t listen to this one out loud at work. Or around your kids. Or…y’know… …the point is there are lots of swears.
In the very first episode of Crit Squad, we meet our heroes: some horrible criminals with bombs in their heads! A Bald Orc Woman with badass snake tattoos and no memory of anything! A Beefy enforcer with an eastern European accent and an adorable brain injury! A Japanese dwarf raised in New York, with [Surprise!] a huge authority problem! A Journalist who knows way too much about drugs! A Barista in too-tight pants with a LARGE collection of guns and a deeply unsettling smile! Follow them as they cope with their newfound imprisonment in the only way they know how: by trying to escape in a highly risky and explosive fashion! Crit Squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Jeff Chaney, Chris Henry, and John DeVries. And we’re really sorry about all the swearing.
The squad is dumped into the middle of a radioactive wasteland, tasked with finding secret data from a seemingly abandoned site. Before they get their bearings, a new enemy emerges and leaves some of the group struggling for their lives. And it’s not even Tuesday yet… Crit Squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Jeff Chaney, Chris Henry, and John DeVries. And we’re really sorry about all the swearing.
Having survived mortal danger ten minutes into their first assignment–a danger new to some–the squad must regroup and find safety before the radioactive wilderness comes to claim them. And there’s that mysterious cottage in the distance… Crit Squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Jeff Chaney, Chris Henry, and John DeVries. And we’re really sorry about all the swearing.
Beaten and Bleeding from a hilarious number of very large holes, the squad regroups and learns just how alone they are in this ordeal. Jon Galt showcases some of his more illicit skillset. Sacha nearly breaks a priceless piece of computing equipment.
The squad regroups after the last battle. Broken and stranded, they resort to violent measures to unlock the secret of the mysterious cottage in the middle of the SOX. Videogame fans among you will recognize the potential danger of what they uncover…
The discovery of an underground facility leads the squad to think perhaps they haven’t been given the whole story about their assignment. Sacha’s size comes in handy. Milligram uses his strength to subvert security…for a minute, anyway.
The Squad tests the “look like you’re supposed to be there” trick to its limits, with surprising results. True Patriot calibrates his arsenal. Sacha performs a physics experiment. A new danger is revealed.
The Squad goes deeper down the barrel. Galt takes a chance in the Matrix. Olga offers the squad an extremely tempting deal while Sacha applies narcotics to a difficult problem. Milligram showcases some hidden emergency medical knowledge.
The Squad goes under the knife to rid themselves of a troublesome restriction. A deal is struck, and the squad undertakes a morally grey escape plan. Galt is as much an actor as he is a journalist. Gable gets carried away. Baldy keeps a level head under pressure.
The Squad escapes into the irradiated wilderness and encounters a new foe. Baldy stretches her legs. Milligram meets his match.
The Squad continues their fight for their lives. Sacha takes a dive. Milligram finds an old skill to be extraordinarily useful to the group’s continued survival. Gable plies his trade, with explosive results.
The Squad has some vomit containment issues to deal with. Gable finds a way out while Milligram floors it. Sacha confesses an apology.
The Squad gives themselves up to the border authorities. Baldy uncovers new abilities. Gable gets his One Phone Call.
The Squad makes it into the Frankfurt sprawl in one piece. Gable and Sacha call in some favors. Baldy is introduced to Blood-Rock.
The Squad takes care of their dirty laundry, and head into the sprawl to track down the location of the mysterious Turk. Sacha finds a new suit. Baldy develops her taste in music. Milligram gets down with his bad self.
John Galt digs deep into his relationships, and learns a great deal about the rest of the squad in the process. The Turk hands the squad their first ‘official’ assignment.
The Squad plans their first job outside captivity. Gable does some internet shopping.
The Squad embarks on their first assignment.
The squad contends with a complication. Baldy takes one for the team. Sacha’s aim is true. Milligram helps the squad through a tough spot.
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High Quality podcast, definitely worth a listen. Great audio quality, excellent editing and solid comedy