The Critshow
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.
That Dreadful Bell (S5, E70)
Our heroes continue their gambit to discover what is being held in the town’s church. Kim covers for an incriminating situation. Rev uses a smokey distraction. Tass uses his medkit for combat. Megan makes an aerial getaway. As they discover more and more pitfalls to their plan, the chances of success seem to dwindle by the moment.------Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence------You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord …
28 Minutes (S5, E69)
Our heroes formulate a plan to deal with some devastating new information. Megan schmoozes some guards. Kim enraptures a crowd. Rev reports on a familiar foe. Tass makes a dynamite new outfit. As the town prepares for a performance, the team must find the safest way to maneuver to their goal.------Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence------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 …
At Death’s Door in Silent Springs (S5, E68)
Our heroes sneak their way into the small town of Silent Springs. Tass confides in a new friend. Megan suggests a tactic to make a diversion. Kim finds an odd clue. Rev meets the mayor. As they get the lay of the land, the team suspects that they might have stumbled upon one of their targets in this world.------Content Warning: Language------You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord …
Building a Ghost Train (S5, E67)
Our heroes realize the danger they might be in as they make their way towards Silent Springs. Rev attempts to shift the magic of their train. Tass gets to be blissfully lazy. Megan gets spotted by some scouts. Kim spins a tale of heartbreak. As they approach their destination, some unexpected guards give them an opportunity they hadn’t expected…------Content Warning: Language------You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord …
Rain Over the Churchyard (S5, E66)
Our heroes are pinned down by the onslaught of the Headless Horseman. Kim investigates a mysterious cowboy. Rev learns more about Rickets. Tass channels his religious childhood. Megan attempts to make contact with the gods of this world. As their protection of the churchyard begins to fail, the team must find a way to deal with the Horseman quickly, or risk learning what he can do at close quarters.------Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence------You can support The Critshow through our Patreon …
Crit or Treat 2023 (S5, E65)
Our heroes’ relaxing night comes to ruin as a brewing storm ushers in a familiar horror. An old man unwittingly guides them as they flee from the evil force that hunts them. In the midst of a tempest on a cold desert night, something wicked this way rides.------Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence------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 …
The Busted Locomotive (S5, E64)
Our heroes scramble to help some strangers save a small town. Megan makes use of a trick arrow. Kim manufactures an elaborate illusion. Rev feels a moment of doubt. Tass makes a suggestion to deal with their broken train. While trying to endear themselves to the locals, the team has to decide the best way to explain their odd behavior in this isolated civilization.------Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence------You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG …
Cowboys & Kaiju (S5, E63)
Our heroes venture through the new portal to see what has become of Rev. Tass's dream battle comes true. Kim notices a terrible danger. Megan pitches a mount-deployment device. Rev takes a stylish fall. After getting their bearings in this hot, dusty world, a massive threat looms immediately before them.------Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence------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 …
The Critshow: Rapscallion Season 5 Q/A
Join us as we answer your Rapscallion Season 5 questions!------ You can find Rapscallion at: https://magpiegames.com/collections/rapscallion------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! Check out...
Hitting the Ol’ Dusty Trail (S5, E62)
Our heroes deal with the fallout of their battle with the Buckleys. Jake secures a favor from the gods. Tass takes a golden souvenir. Megan receives a gift. Kim gets insight from Strohm. The team has a heart-to-heart with Harlow about the state of monster activity in the world, with a hopeful look to the future… but they must not waste time before making their final journey to another world.------Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Cannibalism------You can support The Critshow through …