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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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    • 4.9 • 285 Ratings

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.

    Across the Universe (S5, E1)

    Across the Universe (S5, E1)

    Our heroes have traveled through their brand new portal to find themselves in outer space. Jake has a shocking revelation. Tass discovers a name from their past. Megan notices that they are not alone. Kim finds a dire shortage of an important resource. As they maneuver to the planet below, in a much transformed version of the IPT Cruiser, they must make a difficult decision about where to start. The wrong path could mean immediate annihilation. 
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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! 

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

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. 

    This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.
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    • 55 min
    Forging Monstrosities (S5, E2)

    Forging Monstrosities (S5, E2)

    Our heroes find themselves in a factory of horrors. Megan gives up some information about herself. Kim poses as a customer. Jake takes responsibility for a lie. Tass puts his foot in his mouth. As they delve into the secrets of this company, they discover that humanity is most certainly not alone in the universe. 
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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.

    You can download Starhold for free here!

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

    This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. 

    This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.
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    • 45 min
    Tramway to Hell (S5, E3)

    Tramway to Hell (S5, E3)

    Our heroes finally get a look at The Immortals in person. Tass takes a rough elevator ride. Jake notices a critical detail. Kim resorts to brutality. Megan tries to divert an enemy’s attention. While getting a better scope of the complex’s layout, the team discovers some unexpected guests. The question becomes whether to press on, or deal with the devil behind them.
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    Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language, 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!

    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.

    You can download Starhold for free here!

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

    This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. 

    This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.
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    • 39 min
    Smoke and Space Pirates (S5, E4)

    Smoke and Space Pirates (S5, E4)

    Our heroes are under extreme pressure as they face enemies on two fronts. Kim employs some ninja tactics. Megan finds an important weakness. Jake impersonates a factory employee. With Tass out of commission and the rest of the team split across the facility, they have to figure out how to fight, sneak or talk their way out of their corners and get back together.
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    Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language, 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!

    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.

    You can download Starhold for free here!

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

    This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. 

    This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.
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    • 36 min
    The Teal House (S5, E5)

    The Teal House (S5, E5)

    Our heroes are still split up as Tass remains unconscious and alone. Despite his state, Tass still manages to discover another tenant of the facility. While suspended in a bag of fluid in The Forge, he must use his mind palace to try to decipher an odd creature’s role in the factory. If he can figure out how to escape his own mind, he might have a chance of helping his friends.
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    Content Warning: Language, Body Horror, Medical 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!

    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.

    You can download Starhold for free here!

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

    This episode of The Critshow featured Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. 

    This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.
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    • 34 min
    Menace in the Vents (S5, E6)

    Menace in the Vents (S5, E6)

    Our heroes form a plan to reconnect. Megan builds a helpful tool. Kim finds a new path within the facility. Jake blocks an intruder. Tass discovers something hidden. While trying to evade a horrific creature, the team has to find a way to track down a lost member.
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    Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language, 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!

    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.

    You can download Starhold for free here!

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

    This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Scientist, Kim as The Stowaway, Megan as The Technician, Tass as The Muscle, and Rev as The Keeper. 

    This episode was edited by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.
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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
285 Ratings

285 Ratings

HudsonTH ,

Amazing Show

I’m only in Season 1 ep. 41, but it’s insanely suspenseful and the character development is amazing and the GM’s accents and voices are excellent and descriptions make it feel like you’re watching a movie

Comander Tank Hunter ,

Favorite Crit

I am only on S1 E13 so I don’t know if this is irrelevant now.
My favorite Crit roll (not really) was when me and my party mate were the last two survivors in the party he was an Arachocra so I asked him to fly over and out of the Wendigo Infested village and his wings broke when we were about to escape so I threw him down and like Mario and Yoshi used him to get over the perimeter wall and escape death killing him making me the only survivor of the campaign. It was hilarious :)

zandarii ,

Long time listener, but super super behind

I’m couple seasons behind, still. But I’m catching up quickly. These guys are phenomenal, the story always has me on the edge of my seat. It’s like a audio book that’s alive. Won’t be much longer, and I’ll be up to date. I can’t wait.

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