The Critshow

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Blood and Gold (S5, E36) Apr 12, 2023

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Our heroes start their journey into the city center. Megan delivers bad news. Jake connects to his old magic. Kim becomes enamored with a new friend. Landara hunts for a missing teammate. As they sneak through waves of undead in the city, they have to make sure to keep an eye out for The Gilded Death and his Silver Guard, or risk becoming new members of the undead army, themselves.

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Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence

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This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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Smoke and Silver (S5, E35) Apr 05, 2023

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Our heroes make an explosive entrance into Plankton. Landara disarms an enemy. Kim gains new abilities. Megan analyzes a foe’s armor. Jake discovers an ambush. With their ship aflame and the city embattled, the team must move quickly to find answers about the city’s attackers.

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Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore

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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 Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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Dead in the Water (S5, E34) Mar 29, 2023

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Our heroes finish their arrangements in Last Bay before preparing to set sail for their next destination. Jake finds a gift from a friend. Landara receives a message. Megan gets some work done on her project. Kim’s weapon takes a new form. Their only contact in this world is in danger, and they have a long journey ahead. They must traverse a perilous sea to get to him in time.

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

This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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Crumbling Ships (S5, E33) Mar 22, 2023

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Our heroes are reeling in the aftermath of their battle. Kim offers the use of her magic sword. Megan begins work on a powerful book. Jake tries to talk sense into the townspeople. Landara warns the group about a looming threat. While the team hunts for clues about what to do next, the confused and disheveled denizens of Last Bay look to the heroes for help.

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Content Warning: Language, Gore

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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 Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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Blood in the Water (S5, E32) Mar 15, 2023

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Our heroes are in the belly of the beast, surrounded by enemies. Megan uses knowledge about Estin against him. Jake tries a new weapon. Kim deals with a grotesque creature. Landara receives a new mission. Their enemy is familiar, but his abilities are from another world. The team must adjust accordingly, or be dragged to the bottom of Last Bay’s well.

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Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore

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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 Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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Empty Kegs (S5, E31) Mar 08, 2023

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Our heroes are ready to enact their plan against the beast of the well. Landara attempts to fulfill death’s demand. Jake attempts a monkey-centric maneuver. Kim shows off her acrobatics. Megan gets relieving news. As they start their coordinated strike, an unexpected danger reveals itself. They must act quickly, or risk losing their advantage.

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Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore

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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 Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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The Well of Last Bay (S5, E30) Mar 01, 2023

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Our heroes discover the location of their target. Jake leads the group to the monster. Kim tricks some bystanders. Landara notices something hidden. Megan learns a critical detail about the city’s well. They have the enemy in sight, but must tread carefully. With one wrong step, they could cause the powerful creature in the depths to unleash its defenses.

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Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore

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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 Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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Watchers in the Throng (S5, E29) Feb 22, 2023

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Our heroes must deal with the raging monster in Last Bay’s harbor. Kim saves a friend from a beast’s clutches. Landara’s curse begins to haunt her. Megan makes use of a magic item. Jake chases a suspicious form. While the creature continues its onslaught, another danger lurks on the fringes, ready to act.

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Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore

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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 Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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A Beast in the Bay (S5, E28) Feb 15, 2023

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Our heroes are given direction by a mysterious guide. Megan manifests her new brand of magic. Jake attempts a maneuver with a cannon. Landara makes use of some explosives. Kim gets up close and personal with a monster. As the team approaches their first destination, they must contend with a powerful foe before they can even dock their ship.

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Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence

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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 Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates.

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

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The Critshow: The Codex of Worlds (Pt 6) Feb 14, 2023

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Part 6 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds

You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com

The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds

You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/

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Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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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!

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

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