Best Cosmic Crit Podcasts (2026)

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Cosmic Birthday | 007: Office Near Space

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The heroes of the Ghost Levels finish their explorations and find what looks to be a means to restart the elevator and escape, but first they have some enemies to take care of inside the cosmic orrery. Can a robot and an electrovore, the unlikeliest of friends, take out the 4 adventurers? Find out on this week’s Cosmic Crit 2.0!…

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Cosmic Birthday | 006: Gangs of New Absalom

3d ago

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Adventuring in the hidden extradimensional ghost levels gets more complicated as humanoid foes begin to stalk the halls. Can the heroes survive the ruthlessness of Ysoki mercenaries and the rigors of the trapped passageways? The only way to find out is to smash play and listen to Cosmic Crit 2.0!By Cosmic Crit

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Cosmic Birthday | 005: Twenty One Holograms

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The adventurers continue to explore the dank and stank corridors of the Ghost Levels, and while they find no real ghosts they do find ghosts in the machines. Malfunctioning holographic traps abound this week on Cosmic Crit 2.0!By Cosmic Crit

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Cosmic Birthday | 004: The Sword in the Vesk Stone

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While still seeking a way out of the Ghost Levels the adventurers here find a set of large stone statues. But when the Vesk statue attacks and the heroes have little to no means of damaging it will they stay in fight or beat a retreat from that pesky Vesk? Well you will have to pledge your allegiance to this podcast to find out on this week’s Cosmi…

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Cosmic Birthday | 003: That Time I Nearly Got Reincarnated by a Slime

26d ago

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The Ghost Level explorers are sure that they will need to power the elevator to stand any chance at leaving this extradimensional space, so they set out for the dimly lit corridors. When they enter a workman's office what they find is dripping goop from the ceilings down on them. Will they survive a five round fight with an ooze beast or will this …

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Lurker Learning and Terror Tutoring: Dungeon by Design - S1E1 45:22

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Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and to a brand-new show! The hits just keep on coming in the Halls of Crithalla, and in addition to DM's Discuss, Talking Tabletop, Player's Perspective and the fan favorite Gabbing with Gumbo, from the skewed mind of Cosmic Key, we bring your Dungeon by Design! When Cosmic Key…

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Cosmic Birthday | 002: Solo Ghost Leveling

1M ago

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The Absalom Adventurers find themselves stuck in a multidimensional malfunctioning robot, so that means another long commute to their job. When they finally get the doors open though they’ve accessed the fabled Ghost Levels of the space station, and in seeking advice from a security robot promptly get attacked for their troubles, all that and more …

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Cosmic Birthday | 001: Mission to Spacedock 69

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Patrick is joined by most of the Cosmic Crit crew to play some Starfinder 2.0 Playtest with the beginning of “A Cosmic Birthday”. Can four weirdos come together after having a noxious nightmare about the end of a world and do the unthinkable: Find a job in this economy? Find out on the this week’s episode of Cosmic Crit 2.0!…

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Cosmic Birthday | 000: Character Draft

2M ago

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Patrick and 4 of his luckiest players (not Myles) come together to make their characters and talk about their excitement about the Starfinder 2E Playtest. Find out the PCs they will be playing early with this Session Zero and get hyped for some “A Cosmic Birthday action over the next few months.By Cosmic Crit

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Alien TTRPG | Part 7

2M ago

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The Kronus burns with violence and betrayal as the crew makes their final bid for survival. But with monsters loose and loyalties crumbling, escape may be the one thing no one truly earns.By Cosmic Crit

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Alien TTRPG | Part 6

2M ago

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When tension finally boils over, the horror becomes unmistakably real. As flesh twists and bones break, the crew faces a monstrous rebirth that shatters any illusion of safety aboard the Cronus.By Cosmic Crit

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Alien TTRPG | Part 5

3M ago

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The survivors of the Montero try to piece together what’s left of the Cronus—and of their sanity. A synthetic awakens, old secrets bubble to the surface, and new deals are struck in the shadow of Weyland-Yutani’s reach.By Cosmic Crit

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Alien TTRPG | Part 4

3M ago

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When something small and hungry crawls from the shadows, panic spreads faster than fire. The crew must face their first true nightmare aboard the Kronus—and not everyone is ready to fight.By Cosmic Crit

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Alien TTRPG | Part 3

3M ago

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As the long-dead ship stirs back to life, so too does its forgotten crew. But with the air failing and strange shapes skittering in the dark, rescue may be the last thing anyone has in store.By Cosmic Crit

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Alien TTRPG | Part 2

3M ago

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Exploring the Kronus reveals broken labs, shattered lives, and something far stranger than a simple salvage job. But as alarms sound and the Montero’s fate is sealed, the crew finds themselves trapped on a haunted ship drifting into the unknown.By Cosmic Crit

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Alien TTRPG | Part 1

4M ago

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The Cosmic Crit crew takes on Alien: The Roleplaying Game from Free League Publishing! When the crew of the USCSS Montero awakens early from hypersleep, a mysterious distress call pulls them off course. As they close in on the long-lost Cronus, secrets stir in the dark, and every choice could mean the difference between survival and catastrophe. Pl…

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2.0 | X02: Crittercon 8 with Author Michael Bramnik

4M ago

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This week Patrick kicks of Crittecon 8, our Charity Convention for Doctors Without Borders with Paizo freelance author Michael Bramnik, the writer of the first full SF2E AP "Guilt of the Grave World". Listen to us talk about the upcoming adventure and what secrets he put in it, and where Patrick might spin the story in series 1 of Cosmic Crit 2.0.…

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2.0 | X01: State of the Podcast 2025

4M ago

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Patrick leads the podcast in an episode this week talking about the shows future and direction. Join us this week to hear about Crittercon 8 announcements, learn secrets about the next series of Cosmic Crit 2.0 and find out about other changes to the format.By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | Finale: A Look Back at Horizons of the Vast and Starfinder 1E

4M ago

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Join the Cosmic Crit crew one last time as we look back on Season 5: Horizons of the Vast. From colony building to swarm slaying, we reflect on the highs, lows, and lessons learned from our biggest campaign yet. Plus, we share our final thoughts on saying goodbye to Starfinder 1E before charting a new course into the future.…

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S5 | 362: The Season Ending Story

4M ago

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In the finale of Season 5, The Season Ending Story, the heroes of Cosmic Crit return to New Golarion with Rami’s aid, their long journey finally coming full circle. In Veridian Colony, they share hard-won wisdom, forge new bonds, and reflect on the battles that brought them here. One chapter closes, but the story lives on in the hearts of those the…

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S5 | 361: Enter the Space Dragon

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Locked in battle atop the drifting crystal planetoid, the crew faces Umbriax’s devastating blasts of radioactive cold. As desperate gambits unfold, Jamphram and Zillex bring the mighty dragon down. With Krulveth restoring the orb and Rami arriving in the nick of time, the team seizes their chance to escape home.…

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S5 | 360: Space Battleship Peridot

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Drawn toward the deadly gravity well of an undead white star, the crew navigates a perilous ring of crystal and rock in search of their prize. But their approach is cut short when Krulveth’s warship slams into the Peridot Peregrine, sparking a brutal showdown. Victory comes at a cost, as before Praedir can claim the altar, a vast winged avatar of M…

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S5 | 359: Avengers: End Crit

5M ago

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This week on Cosmic Crit, the battle against the towering construct rages on as it unleashes devastation across Golarion World. A bold teleportation brings the crew face-to-face with their foe, and a decisive strike brings it crashing down -- almost. But as the dust clears, the true threat begins to rise again.…

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S5 | 358: Avengers: Infinity Crit

5M ago

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This week on Cosmic Crit, the Drift Rider crew assembles once more in Golarion World—but their reunion is cut short by the sudden rise of a towering, construct-like menace. Its purpose is unknown, its power unmistakable. As the dust settles, the crew prepares for a battle unlike any they’ve faced before.…

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S5 | 357: Space Foam Alone

6M ago

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Amid golden circuitry and the eerie glow of the Pulsar, the crew finds more than just silence aboard the lost Shirren vessel. A trance has taken hold—but not all minds are beyond reach. Tensions rise, memories resurface, and ancient patterns begin to make sense… or grow more dangerous. As stars align and past meets future, one truth becomes clear: …

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S5 | 356: Where the Buffalo Foam

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Leaving New Golarion behind, the crew sets course for the heart of darkness—where a shadow older than memory waits. But not all attempts to shut it out go as planned. As they drift through shattered remains and twisted gravity, the crew boards a ghost ship with no crew… only questions. What happened to the explorers aboard the Space Foam? And what …

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S5 | 355: Moon: Prophecy

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As two paths diverge across space and shadow, one crewmate is called to confront something beyond the veil—while the others must decide what to do with what he brings back. With ancient forces stirring and strange tremors rocking New Golarion, the crew splits their focus between cosmic threats and planetary warnings. Beneath the surface of the Isle…

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S5 | 354: Moon, Part 2

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Thrown headfirst into a desperate battle against the relentless Swarm, the crew must fight not just for survival—but for the secrets buried deep within the hive. As the fight rages on, every choice could mean the difference between victory and annihilation.By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | 353: Moon, Part 1

7M ago

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A wrecked dreadnought. A missing enemy. And something waiting in the crater below. As the crew ventures deeper into the ruins of the Golden Key, unlikely allies emerge—and the shadows they thought they’d escaped prove harder to outrun.By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | 352: Fire in the Skye

7M ago

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The crew descends into the wreckage of the Golden Key in search of answers—and survivors. But the deeper they go, the stranger things become, as old threats vanish, new allies emerge, and something waits in the crater below… watching.By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | 351: Sailor’s Moon Crystals

7M ago

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As one team searches the moon for the elusive Speaker Krulveth, another prepares Golarion for the battles to come. Among the ruins of a lost ship, a grim discovery is made—but there’s no time to mourn, as deadly foes strike from the shadows. Good thing our heroes brought the crits! 🌕🚀⚔️💥By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | 350: Scatman on a Hot Tin Roof

7M ago

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The battle may be over, but the shadows haven’t lifted yet. As the cult fleet retreats, a chase begins—leading our crew to the moon’s dark side, where whispering crystals hide dangerous secrets. One wrong move, and something from beyond the stars is ready to strike... 🌑🌀🔮👾By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | 349: Starship to the Unknown

7M ago

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Secrets of the past collide with a battle for the future as an ancient evil is unmasked—and a deadly armada descends. The crew takes to the stars aboard the Peridot Peregrine to challenge the mighty Fated Harvest, but the fight has only just begun. All thrusters forward—we're diving back into the fray! 🚀💥👑🛸…

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Starfinder 2E Playtest | Tyler in the Captain’s Chair, Part 2

8M ago

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Picking up where they left off, Part 2 finds the Crit Crew trapped and under pressure as they try to survive long enough to complete their mission. With enemy forces closing in and no help on the way, the team must rely on quick thinking, new tactics, and a bit of luck to make it out alive.By Cosmic Crit

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Starfinder 2E Playtest | Tyler in the Captain’s Chair, Part 1

8M ago

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In this exciting installment, Tyler takes the helm as Game Master, guiding the crew through the uncharted territories of the Starfinder 2nd Edition playtest. The team embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists, showcasing new mechanics and character dynamics that promise to redefine their interstellar escapades.…

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BBEG and Other Letters: A Villainous chat about the bad guys. 59:14

8M ago59:14

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Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. Do you like bad guys? You know the antagonists of the story? Ne'er-do-wells, do no goods and all around vile villainous villains? If so, what is wrong with you? You should want to be the very best, strive to be heroic and figh…

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S5 | 348: The End of the Pronking World

8M ago

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As the threat of the Culling Shadow grows, the crew splits up to lend a hand across New Golarion. From blighted crops to broken ships to unrest in the shelters, there’s no shortage of trouble—and no time to waste. But just as things settle down, a new call for help comes through... 🌒🌾🔧📞By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | 347: God of War Council

8M ago

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As tensions rise and the shadow of war looms, our heroes prepare for the fight of their lives. An ominous star appears overhead, alliances are forged, and a few unexpected gifts might just tip the balance. Will it be enough to face what’s coming? 🌟⚔️🛡️🎁By Cosmic Crit

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S5 | 346: Assassination Meeting Room

9M ago

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Tensions boil over aboard the Third Blade as a shadowy sniper takes aim and chaos erupts in the negotiation chamber. With enemies closing in and alliances shifting, the crew must decide who they can trust—and what price they're willing to pay for protection. Not everyone walks away unscathed… 💥🎯❄️By Cosmic Crit

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Epilogue, Part 9 | GM Questions 57:52

9M ago57:52

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This week the players take the driver's seat and ask questions of GM Patrick? First question: What give you the right? Second question: Who do you think you are?By Cosmic Crit

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Epilogue, Part 7 | What If? 39:53

10M ago39:53

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This week we muse on the lingering what if questions from the campaign and think about the paths NOT travelled. We talk about some of the alternative suggestions from that are suggested in the AP as well as alternative endings that Patrick contrived for our podcast.By Cosmic Crit

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Epilogue, Part 6 | Characters 54:52

10M ago54:52

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This week Patrick and all the players sit down to talk about their favorite characters on the show, the gameplay of having two main PCs, and many more questions and conversations.By Cosmic Crit

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Epilogue, Part 5 | Tyler 51:55

10M ago51:55

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On this week’s episode of “The End of Dead Men Roll No Crits” Patrick and Tyler break down what it means to Captain a ship. …By Dead Men Roll No Crits

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Epilogue, Part 4 | Seth 41:04

10M ago41:04

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Mr. High Variance Rollplay himself Seth sits down with Patrick to discuss his characters on this week’s “The End of Dead Men Roll No Crits”. What did the last 4 years mean to Seth and can he sign up for another podcast soon? Find out on this week’s episode.By Cosmic Crit

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Epilogue, Part 3 | Rebecca 33:08

11M ago33:08

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Rebecca and Patrick rap on this week’s episode of “The End of Dead Men Roll No Crits”, not musically, but we have a rap session! We talk about playing novice pirate Elaerys and professional stronk woman Sharga for 4 years in this wrap-up session.By Dead Men Roll No Crits