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The Critshow

by Critshow Studios

Seasons 1-6: The Other Side of the Coin - Three friends find themselves as the last line of defense between the everyday world and the things that go bump in the night. Using Monster of the Week and other Powered by the Apocalypse games, the team works to save the Omniverse in this dimension hopping story. Season 7: The Clockwinders – Cadvini is in peril and it’s up to a group of Clockwinders in training to rediscover and repair the movement cores to save their world from the looming threat of destruction by fire, frost, and Fey. Using the Fate system in a world where there are eons of lost history, players unlock a world's worth of mysterious lore. Season 8: The Counterfeit Crown - Begins 11/04/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Critshow: Counterfeit Crown - Session 0 (Pt 2)

Session 0 for our new story, The Counterfeit Crown (part 2) ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠ to get more w

Nov 4
35 min

The Critshow: Counterfeit Crown - Session 0 (Pt 1)

Session 0 for our new story, The Counterfeit Crown (part 1) ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠ to get more w

Nov 4
42 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: The Reptoid (Ep 12)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 28
1 h 02 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: And Again, And Again (Ep 11)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 28
43 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Major Malfunction (Ep 10)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 28
55 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Shimmering Scales (Ep 9)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 21
49 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Renewed Vows (Ep 8)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 21
51 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: An Eye for Detail (Ep 7)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 21
45 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: The Bog Witch? (Ep 6)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 14
43 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Flickering Reality (Ep 5)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 14
47 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Concerning the Bone Man (Ep 4)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 14
37 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Abominable (Ep 3)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 7
52 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Arrows and Oatmeal (Ep 2)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 7
56 min

Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Open Season (Ep 1)

Join Rev, Jacob, Kieran, Katie May, and Adam, with Tass as the Keeper, as they take the roles of cryptids, pretending to be humans, pretending to be cryptids, that hide i

Oct 7
57 min

Perils & Princesses (Ep 5)

Join Joe, Tass, and Rev as Manda leads them through The Hedge Maze, a Perils & Princesses one-shot written by Manda. You can find Perils & Princesses at: https://www.pe

Sep 30
24 min

Perils & Princesses (Ep 5)

Join Joe, Tass, and Rev as Manda leads them through The Hedge Maze, a Perils & Princesses one-shot written by Manda. You can find Perils & Princesses at: https://www.pe

Sep 30
26 min

Perils & Princesses (Ep 4)

Join Joe, Tass, and Rev as Manda leads them through The Hedge Maze, a Perils & Princesses one-shot written by Manda. You can find Perils & Princesses at: https://www.pe

Sep 23
28 min

Perils & Princesses (Ep 4)

Join Joe, Tass, and Rev as Manda leads them through The Hedge Maze, a Perils & Princesses one-shot written by Manda. You can find Perils & Princesses at: https://www.pe

Sep 23
30 min

Perils & Princesses (Ep 3)

Join Joe, Tass, and Rev as Manda leads them through The Hedge Maze, a Perils & Princesses one-shot written by Manda. You can find Perils & Princesses at: https://www.pe

Sep 16
31 min

Perils & Princesses (Ep 3)

Join Joe, Tass, and Rev as Manda leads them through The Hedge Maze, a Perils & Princesses one-shot written by Manda. You can find Perils & Princesses at: https://www.pe

Sep 16
32 min

Chart trend

Position in the Science Fiction chart (US), last 90 days.

#76
all-time peak
10
days in the top 100 since Oct 2026

Chart positions

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#98 ▲ 5 Science Fiction US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

This was exactly the actual play show I was looking for. The cast are funny, clever and witty without being biting or snarky. Intelligent humor that’s still welcoming from a group of friends who care about each other. Plus they have the acting and improv chops to make their adventures come alive. And the editing is tight and perfectly paced.

28ARock · May 2025

This show has really improved my life over the past 4 years. It starts with a goofy and simple premise, and the cast & GM have managed to maintain a balance of captivating worldbuilding, laughter, earnestness, and drama throughout 5 seasons. The bonus content is even better!

bardoftheweek · Aug 2024

I have recently found this podcast and I am on season 1 episode 51. The guys just got rescued, and I couldn’t be more invested in these characters, and their development, and the relationship with each other; the plot, and how you guys interact with each other in game, and OOC. I love the show, and I hope I have many more seasons to listen to. This has been the most I have laughed out loud in such a long time! You give me something to look forward to as I am working all day! Thank you! 💙

Ycats5602meow · Jul 2024

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

HudsonTH · Dec 2023

Used to love this show. Booting my fave cast member for s7 and switching to an uninteresting game have left a bad taste in my mouth. Especially after how on-rails, rushed, and scripted season 6 felt. This show and cast just feel like background noise now. I’m bummed that maybe we’ve already passed the good era of The Critshow. Giving it one extra star because I really did like it though season 5. Maybe I’ll listen again if they switch it up, but probably not.

Anon43789 · Apr 2025

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