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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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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
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
Perils & Princesses (Ep 2)
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 9 30 min
Perils & Princesses (Ep 2)
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 9 32 min
Perils & Princesses (Ep 1)
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 2 31 min
Perils & Princesses (Ep 1)
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 2 33 min
Trophy Dark (Ep 3)
Join Joe, Kieran, Manda, and Tass as Rev leads them through The Shivering Vault, a Trophy Dark incursion created by Rev.
You can find Trophy Gold, Trophy Dark, and Troph
Aug 26 48 min
Trophy Dark (Ep 3)
Join Joe, Kieran, Manda, and Tass as Rev leads them through The Shivering Vault, a Trophy Dark incursion created by Rev.
You can find Trophy Gold, Trophy Dark, and Troph
Aug 26 50 min
Trophy Dark (Ep 2)
Join Joe, Kieran, Manda, and Tass as Rev leads them through The Shivering Vault, a Trophy Dark incursion created by Rev.
You can find Trophy Gold, Trophy Dark, and Troph
Aug 19 31 min
Trophy Dark (Ep 2)
Join Joe, Kieran, Manda, and Tass as Rev leads them through The Shivering Vault, a Trophy Dark incursion created by Rev.
You can find Trophy Gold, Trophy Dark, and Troph
Aug 19 33 min
Chart positions
Where The Critshow ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 20, 2026).
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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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