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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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Einon’s Journal Summary: After receiving some dire news, we were forced to rush into the wilderness. I was able to find the trail of the town’s angry mob. Kade spotted compelling evidence of aether-use. Maxine surreptitiously calmed a distressed soul. A bizarre series of revelations had us utterly confounded, but I had no doubt that we would discer…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: We learned quite the tale of woe from Conrad, a leader of the town, about some missing children. I ran across an old friend who proved useful in giving us direction. Kade uncovered an oddity at the site of the alleged abduction. Maxine found herself somewhat flustered by the concept of bedside manner. All told, the pieces d…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: We finally embarked on our journey towards the Halogi Forges. Maxine seemed relieved to be rid of Cevna. Kade let off a bit of steam as we saw our prisoner out. I can’t help but wonder if this is the last we’ll see of her. After we moved on, we came across a small town near the Forges. We learned of a bizarre predicament th…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: A bit of research was in order after speaking with our treacherous ward. With nothing but curiosity concerning the parade’s events, I took to the town to gauge reactions. Kade delved deeper than most have ever done, seeking clues to the movement cores’ original function. Maxine noticed something about Cevna that melded stor…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: The dust has settled on our historic, tumultuous parade. In the aftermath, Maxine learned a bit about how aether affects her. I found myself somewhat smitten with a trouble-maker. Kade offered a suggestion pertaining to our new prisoner. As we prepare to mobilize for the next stint of our journey, we must make a decision ab…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Pandemonium continued while we attempted to apprehend the mind-controlling witch. Kade was assaulted by a barrage of footwear. Maxine used our attackers’ waning morale against them. I am devastated to admit that I faltered in my pursuit of apprehending our target. Thankfully, the ingenuity of my colleagues gave us a fightin…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Chaos erupted during our momentous parade. I did my damnedest to impart crowd control. Maxine made excellent use of our friends in the band in order to maneuver through the rioters. Kade was crucial in discovering the source of the turmoil. As magically ensorceled citizens threatened our event, we had to act quickly to save…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: What an exciting encounter! A recruitment parade! Kade looked fabulous in a lovely little robot costume. Dear Maxine mused on the core tenants of the organization. I tried my hand at a bit of songwriting to enhance the event. While we were proud of what we put together, no amount of planning could have foreseen the wrench t…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Chief Forben approached us with a fascinating proposition. Our gears are turning, so to speak, on this astonishing recruitment tactic. I have an idea for roping some musicians into the scheme. Kade made his way to a local school to instill excitement about the sciences. Maxine had quite an explosive idea that I’m eager to s…
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Seeking Advice and Other Errands (S7, E14)
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Einon’s Journal Summary: My colleagues and I have taken it upon ourselves to prepare future generations of Clockwinders for the challenges of the Aether Swamps. Maxine did a bit of soul searching with a veteran member of the group. I made an impromptu hunting trip within the city. Kade added some dazzling aesthetics to our means of conveyance. In a…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Laden with new intelligence, we railed back to Sun’s Edge. Kade made a generous offer to show Uisine the world outside of the swamp. Maxine reported on the egregious loss of a Clockwinder. I offered a few speculations on recruitment for the organization. Fixing the other cores remains to be our paramount task, but we’ve fou…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: We found it. We tracked down the wraith. I tested the limits of physical contact with a spirit. Kade made use of an aether core, to great effect. Maxine seems to be unaware of her true connection to the world’s magic. I’m not entirely sure how to broach the subject without causing discomfort. As we travel on, we’ll have to …
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Einon’s Journal Entry: We immersed our attention in the pursuit of the swamp’s wraith. I discovered a more direct path to our quarry. Kade teased the impish Uisine with another challenge. Maxine was distressed about a revelation we received. The form and function of the spectre ahead alludes us, but we shall not be deterred. ------ Content Warning:…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: It would seem that our encounter with the swamp’s core went far more swimmingly than expected. Maxine got a headstart on cataloguing this facility’s inner workings. Kade began work on an ingenious device that may assist in the core’s maintenance. I’m rather embarrassed to say that I flubbed a challenge with our puckish frie…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: After our harrowing ordeal with the guardian of the swamp’s Movement Core, we had to solve the problem of how to access the core itself. Kade determined the nature of this facility’s inner workings. I took what I’d describe as a brackish swim. Maxine opened herself up to the idea of deeper discovery. The unusual nature of t…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: On our way towards the next core, we found a decrepit Clockwinders way station in the depths of the swamp. Imagine my pride at seeing Kade leaping headlong to the aid of a friend in danger. Maxine discovered a lovely little tidbit about the dangers we might face at the swamp’s Movement Core. I was able to put our moss bear …
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Our conversation with the Wilders was surprising, especially in regards to an alleged wraith that hunts them. I made an offer about dealing with this threat, which I hoped will appease our new friends. Maxine expertly maneuvered the deal in a way which Selwyn, I’m sure, appreciates. Kade seemed keen on constructing a helm s…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: My companions and I dredged our way back into the marsh, in an attempt to draw out The Wilders. Maxine had a wonderful idea that proved useful in swindling our quarry. Kade displayed a marvelous talent for recreating the natural din of the swamp. I assisted in setting a trap, which concluded in a most fascinating fashion. T…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: With a bit of guidance, we made our way further into the Aether Swamps in search of our next objective. Kade’s keen eyes spotted a potential threat after we took our rest. Maxine very kindly endeared us to a small community’s elder. Against all odds, I found a familiar, friendly face within the fen. Things are looking up, t…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: After settling our affairs in the city, our locomotive hurried us on our way to the edges of the Aether Swamps. I admit to a fair bit of motion sickness on our journey. I think my feet prefer solid ground. Kade tinkered with an ingenious notion to make Sme’s travel more feasible through the bog. Maxine tested a theory on th…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: After our harrowing encounter with the ghastly beasts residing within the clockworks, we finally were able to inspect the space’s inner workings. Maxine was instrumental in discovering the Movement Core’s ailment. I brainstormed a possible fix to the problem at hand. Kade was particularly enraptured with a discovery in the …
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Einon’s Journal Summary: The little surprise that we discovered within the Sun’s Edge Clocktower proved to be far more vexing than we anticipated. I was given ample opportunity to use my bow, in earnest, for the first time in a long while. Maxine enacted an inspired attack on our enemies’ senses. Kade was able to overcome an obstacle that was thoug…
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Einon's Journal Summary: We were given devastating news. Chief Forben confirmed that the Movement Cores are failing. The world has begun to slowly turn, which means the eventual ruin of all. Unless, that is, we can get them fixed. The Chief wanted to test us, to see if we have what it takes to venture into the wilds of Cadvini to find and repair th…
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The Critshow: Shadows in the Smoke (Ep 5)
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Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language, Gunfire ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! F…
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The Critshow: Shadows in the Smoke (Ep 4)
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Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language, Murder, Appropriation of Christian Imagery, Rats, Harm to Rats ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play con…
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The Critshow: Clockwinders - Session 0
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Session 0 for our new story, The Clockwinders! ------ 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 Kee…
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The Critshow: Shadows in the Smoke (Ep 3)
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Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ 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…
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The Critshow: Shadows in the Smoke (Ep 2)
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Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language, Smoking, Appropriation of Christian Imagery ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our…
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The Critshow: Shadows in the Smoke (Ep 1)
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Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ 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…
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Join us as we answer your season 6 questions! ------ 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…
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Join us as we answer your season 6 questions! ------ 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…
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The Critshow Guest Podcast: Dungeons & Drimbus
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Four aspiring cooks gather at Pandora's Oven to compete for the position of celebrity chef Butch Orson's protege and sous chef. Enjoy the premiere of Season 4: Yes, Chef! Today's competition will not only determine the character's fate but also which player will accompany Chef Orson for the rest of the season in a wild adventure of culinary combat …
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It’s time for the ultimate Fable & Folly Network Holiday Crossover event! Five shows, six episodes, one crazy Yuletide adventure set in Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death”. The players have been invited to the secluded manor of Prince Prospero on the winter solstice for a grand Yule masquerade. However, the region has recently been haunted …
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It’s time for the ultimate Fable & Folly Network Holiday Crossover event! Five shows, six episodes, one crazy Yuletide adventure set in Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death”. The players have been invited to the secluded manor of Prince Prospero on the winter solstice for a grand Yule masquerade. However, the region has recently been haunted …
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The Critshow Guest Podcast: Mall Brats
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The Cool Treat Kids take their very first steps into a very large mall. Join Fenton, Clover and Franklin as they smash their way into the criminal underworld of the Highspear mall. [Content Warning: Amusement Parks, Love Triangles, Corn Dogs] Hear more Mall Brats at https://linktr.ee/spoutlorestudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…
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Our heroes are ready for their ultimate conflict. Kim sees a flash of their plan’s climax. Megan imparts a peaceful calm upon the team. Jake has his last conversation with The Defender. Tass honors The Chosen that came before him. TJ summons their greatest enemy. The moment has come for the team to test their new pantheon against Grigori Nash, the …
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Our heroes take their last steps of preparation. Kim imbues a powerful being with magic. Megan engages in a battle of riddles. TJ sets up a fail-safe. Tass gets information on how to bait Nash. Jake theorizes on how to summon their enemy. While TJ, Tass and Jake set the stage for their final encounter, Kim and Megan face off against the Baba Yaga o…
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Desolate Streets and Dark Roots (S6, E12)
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Our heroes make their way into the twisted remains of a magical world. Kim tracks the progress of their quarry through visions, while Megan finds a path through this gloomy ruin. A world that they’ve only heard of or read about has fallen. Its dark secrets may prove to be their demise. ------ Content Warning: Language, Gore, Body Horror ------ You …
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Our heroes are reeling at the discovery that their plans may not work as they hope. Tass sends a mean message. TJ gives someone a gift. Jake offers a packet of information. Kim connects some dots about a person’s Potential. Megan calls in an old favor. As bad news befalls them, they must take drastic measures to ensure victory over Nash… even if th…
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After their harrowing ordeal against Selena, our heroes take a rest. Megan connects with an old enemy. Tass uses his H.R. lingo. TJ surprises Margaret. Jake makes some introductions. Kim shoots her shot. With a little bit of downtime to be able to plan, the team debates the pros and cons of who should take up the mantles of the gods. ------ Content…
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Our heroes are pulled into a terrifying conflict with Selena. They must attempt to understand the shift in magic around them, as their ravenous and mindless friend enacts a full-out hungry assault. The price of failure? Being eaten alive. ------ Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to g…
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Our heroes are stuck between a fanatical leader and a creature from another world. Kim advances the way her visions work. Megan arranges a face-to-face confrontation. Tass explodes again. TJ discovers a magical effect. Jake finds someone in a trap. As they scurry to address a portal mishap, their enemies have them surrounded. ------ Content Warning…
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Our heroes delve deeper into the tunnels, in search of their friends. Jake’s magic goes awry. Kim experiences a blackout. Megan offers a compliment. Tass attempts a dangerous resuscitation. TJ has an awkward conversation. With a unique creature on the hunt, and the looming threat of monster-hunting fanatics at every turn, the team must unite to fin…
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Our heroes rush to rescue some friends-in-need. TJ sniffs out a trap. Jake leads the team to a possible entryway. Kim keeps a vision to herself. Megan discovers a magic barrier. Tass deals with some heavy explosives. A familiar location holds a brand new secret, when a voice from the future begs for help. ------ Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, L…
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Our heroes are reeling from their battle while their true enemy lurks nearby. Tass gives something away. TJ finds something he lost. Jake makes an important introduction. Kim receives a gift. Megan makes a suggestion. As they scramble to clean up their mess, the team must work carefully so as to not give away their advantages. ------ Content Warnin…
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No Normal Life: a new 10-episode audio drama exploring the origins of The Critshow’s original power couple, Lana and Anastacia. Kickstarter goes live on Oct 1st and runs till Oct 31st - and you can follow us before launch here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critshow/no-normal-life-season-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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Our heroes go all-out to deal with their undead foes. Megan learns the trick to defeat their enemies. Tass gets washed away. TJ gets out of trouble, only to find it again. Jake makes a dangerous save. Kim unleashes a new plague. While coaxing the draugr further into their traps, the team discovers that they are not immune to falling into traps them…
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Our heroes engage the trio of draugr in their impromptu battlefield. Kim saves someone from a rate pile. Megan coordinates the team’s maneuver. Tass discovers a new ability. TJ tries to slow a draugr’s progress. Jake tries a team attack with himself. The team attempts to maintain their resolve as their enemies’ barrage comes in fast and furious. --…
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Our heroes make use of a bit of downtime, thanks to Jake’s kiting maneuvers. Jake visits a distant safehouse. Kim directs a friend to safety. Megan fields a call. Tass loses track of a party member. TJ builds some special weapons. As they prepare to deal with the inevitable draugr onslaught, they must not only find the perfect battle field, but mak…
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Our heroes are reeling as a friendly face from their past materializes. TJ makes a triumphant and baffled return. Jake runs defense for the team. Kim asks for an assist. Megan suggests a strategy. Tass has a bit of a meltdown. As the draugr close in on all sides, the team has to figure out how to quell their onslaught. ------ Content Warning: Fanta…
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