Show overview
The Critshow has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 515 episodes, alongside 131 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 420 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 7th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 41 min and 55 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Critshow Studios.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 515 episodesCryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 9)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 8)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 7)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 6)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 5)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 4)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 3)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 2)
Cryptoid Cavaliers (Ep 1)
The Critshow: Season 7 Q/A - Pt 2
The Critshow: Season 7 Q/A - Pt 1
It Didn't Say Anywhere In The Rules That A Dog COULDN'T Play Basketball
One Course Ultimate Murder Mystery Dinner
bonusJoin Jake, Megan, Tass, and Rev as they have dinner and try to solve a murder in real time! Who done it? Who didn't done it? Who maybe do'd it? You can find One Course Ultimate Murder Mystery Dinner at - https://gshowitt.itch.io/ ------ 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 was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 65Onward, Clockwinders (S7, E65)
Einon’s Journal Summary: Chaos, battle, magic… The things we experienced were too thrilling, terrifying, and joyous to summarize. Together, we fought for the fae, for humanity, and for ourselves. And then, well… for what comes next, I suppose I’ll need to start a new journal. ------ 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 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 Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 64A Dragon of Two Minds (S7, E64)
Einon’s Journal Summary: We endured surprises upon twists upon astonishing turns of events as we battled against the magics of the Fortress. Kade found a way to affect our plane directly, despite his state. Maxine was able to avoid a bizarre mechanical counter measure. I did all I could to muster our troops against the dragon in our way. Though the odds were against us, we tried to hold strong ------ 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 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 Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 63Sieging From Within (S7, E63
Einon’s Journal Summary: The protector of the fortress unleashed everything she had to keep us from our goal. Maxine hunted for the core. Kade engaged in a test of wills. I kept the banshee busy while the others made their moves. The chaos of battle and the flowing energies within gave us our greatest test, so far. ------ 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 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 Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 62The Aether Well (S7, E62)
Einon’s Journal Summary: We disturbed an unexpected occupant of the fortress. I searched for signs of us possibly being hunted. Maxine made an effort to show that we meant well. Kade tried a most surprising gamble. While striving to accomplish our goal, we were forced to face the fact that some storybook tropes are painfully real. ------ 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 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 Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 61The Fortress in the Sky (S7, E61)
Einon’s Journal Summary: After appeasing Karuk and gaining access to the maze’s exit, we set out to hunt down Doris. Kade noticed an interesting source of energy. I assisted in directing our entry. Maxine sensed something odd. Our excitement at finding such a unique place was overshadowed by the pervasive fear that was soaking its halls ------ Content Warning: Language ------ 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 Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 60Echoing Panpipes (S7, E60)
Einon’s Journal Summary: We had need to delve deeper into the labyrinth, despite the threat of the redcaps. I assisted in covering our tracks on our hunt. Maxine impressed the resident Minotaur. Kade showed an enemy a path to redemption. Our path was fraught with danger, from both the denizens of the maze, and from our own party. ------ 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 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 Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 59Twists and Turns (S7, E59)
Einon’s Journal Summary: The discovery of the minotaur’s true enemy was a startling epiphany. Maxine accomplished something I would have thought impossible. Kade found one of our hidden enemies. I managed to broker what seems to be an incredibly tenuous peace between rivals. And all of this with a far angrier, hungrier threat stalking the maze… ------ 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 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 Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices