The Critshow

Latest Episodes:

The Gleaming Prison (S6, E13) Nov 27, 2024

Show notes

Our heroes take their last steps of preparation. Kim imbues a powerful being with magic. Megan engages in a battle of riddles. TJ sets up a fail-safe. Tass gets information on how to bait Nash. Jake theorizes on how to summon their enemy. While TJ, Tass and Jake set the stage for their final encounter, Kim and Megan face off against the Baba Yaga of another world.

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Content Warning: Language, Body Horror

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This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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Desolate Streets and Dark Roots (S6, E12) Nov 20, 2024

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Our heroes make their way into the twisted remains of a magical world. Kim tracks the progress of their quarry through visions, while Megan finds a path through this gloomy ruin. A world that they’ve only heard of or read about has fallen. Its dark secrets may prove to be their demise.

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Content Warning: Language, Gore, Body Horror

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You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!

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And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Kim and Megan with Rev as the game master.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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A New Path to an Old Road (S6, E11) Nov 13, 2024

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Our heroes are reeling at the discovery that their plans may not work as they hope. Tass sends a mean message. TJ gives someone a gift. Jake offers a packet of information. Kim connects some dots about a person’s Potential. Megan calls in an old favor. As bad news befalls them, they must take drastic measures to ensure victory over Nash… even if that means seeking out a terrible enemy.

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Content Warning: Language

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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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!

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And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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Building a Pantheon (S6, E10) Nov 06, 2024

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After their harrowing ordeal against Selena, our heroes take a rest. Megan connects with an old enemy. Tass uses his H.R. lingo. TJ surprises Margaret. Jake makes some introductions. Kim shoots her shot. With a little bit of downtime to be able to plan, the team debates the pros and cons of who should take up the mantles of the gods.

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Content Warning: Language

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You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!

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Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!

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And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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Crit or Treat 2024 (S6, E9) Oct 30, 2024

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Our heroes are pulled into a terrifying conflict with Selena. They must attempt to understand the shift in magic around them, as their ravenous and mindless friend enacts a full-out hungry assault. The price of failure? Being eaten alive.

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Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language

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You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!

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Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!

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And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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Hell in a Cell (S6, E8) Oct 23, 2024

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Our heroes are stuck between a fanatical leader and a creature from another world. Kim advances the way her visions work. Megan arranges a face-to-face confrontation. Tass explodes again. TJ discovers a magical effect. Jake finds someone in a trap. As they scurry to address a portal mishap, their enemies have them surrounded.

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Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language

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You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more!

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Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!

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And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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A Burning Ring of Fire (S6, E7) Oct 16, 2024

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Our heroes delve deeper into the tunnels, in search of their friends. Jake’s magic goes awry. Kim experiences a blackout. Megan offers a compliment. Tass attempts a dangerous resuscitation. TJ has an awkward conversation. With a unique creature on the hunt, and the looming threat of monster-hunting fanatics at every turn, the team must unite to find the innocents still clinging to life in the depth

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Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language

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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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!

Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar.

And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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Greasing the Gates (S6, E6) Oct 09, 2024

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Our heroes rush to rescue some friends-in-need. TJ sniffs out a trap. Jake leads the team to a possible entryway. Kim keeps a vision to herself. Megan discovers a magic barrier. Tass deals with some heavy explosives. A familiar location holds a brand new secret, when a voice from the future begs for help.

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Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language

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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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!

Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar.

And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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A List of Worthy Candidates (S6, E5) Oct 02, 2024

Show notes

Our heroes are reeling from their battle while their true enemy lurks nearby. Tass gives something away. TJ finds something he lost. Jake makes an important introduction. Kim receives a gift. Megan makes a suggestion. As they scramble to clean up their mess, the team must work carefully so as to not give away their advantages.

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Content Warning: Language

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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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website!

Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar.

And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors!

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Divine, Kim as The Seer, Megan as The Spooky, Tass as The Chosen, TJ as the Weird Scientist, and Rev as The Keeper.

This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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No Normal Life - Teaser Sep 27, 2024

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No Normal Life: a new 10-episode audio drama exploring the origins of The Critshow’s original power couple, Lana and Anastacia.

Kickstarter goes live on Oct 1st and runs till Oct 31st - and you can follow us before launch here!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critshow/no-normal-life-season-1

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