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 successfully endearing ourselves to Captain Carver, we were finally able to get underway into frozen waters. Maxine tracked down important supplies for our journey. Kade built a revolutionary device for our ship. I spotted something interesting in the cold sea. As always, wonderful surprises awaited us in a place wher…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Our caper was wonderfully invigorating, but problematic in ways we had not anticipated. Kade expertly erected a device for entry. I made a very specific sort of art deal. Maxine displayed her propensity for storytelling. Our maiden voyage into criminality could prove to be a scandalous success… if we don’t get caught, of co…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Having settled our affairs as much as possible in Carcadia, we had a need to press on towards Port Valles. Maxine was able to track down our contact. Kade discovered that he is familiar with our chosen sea captain. I was given a chance to participate in a bit of crime. How marvelously exciting! ------ Content Warning: Langu…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: After our incursion upon the Clockgrinders, we made preparations for our journey. I had an interesting chat with our new prisoners. Kade successfully tested his handiwork. Maxine tracked down a vital lead for our new endeavor. We found ourselves surrounded by friends in the freehold when, only hours before, we thought ourse…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: With no other course open to us, we were finally forced to engage with the Clockgrinders. Maxine made an assessment about our approach. Kade expertly used one of their own tricks against them. I finally got to make use of my new mount. We were hopeful, even confident in our plan, to take the scoundrels by surprise. ------ C…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Post death tower, we found ourselves in a conversation that none of us were expecting. In dialogue with a power entity, I thought it prudent to appeal to the needs of the many. Kade took a huge leap of faith in making a connection. Maxine was paramount in highlighting our intentions. After receiving revelation after revelat…
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Critshow Studios: Special Announcement, part 2!
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A special announcement, part 2 - and an interview with Jacob, Adam and Katie May! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Critshow Studios
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Einon’s Journal Summary: The freehold’s clocktower proved to be a daunting escapade to endure. Maxine expertly located a hidden path. Kade uncovered a devilishly clever trap. I attempted a fix for bypassing an uncomfortable fall. Where we were expecting a warm welcome, we instead found proof of the dire situation in this city. ------ Content Warnin…
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The Critshow Guest Podcast: Quest Friends
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Here more at: www.questfriendspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Critshow Studios
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Einon’s Journal Summary: When we finally approached the freehold, we were met with an unfortunate surprise. Maxine took quite a little spill into an unexpected place. I met up with an old friend, albeit under less than stellar circumstances. Kade stumbled his way into meeting an odd figure. After so many successes in a row, it would seem our hubris…
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A special announcement - and an interview with Manda and Joe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Critshow Studios
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Onward! On the train again, we headed towards our next movement core. Kade brought to our attention a threat outside of the Freehold. Maxine scrounged up a perfect tool to use against our foes. I took solace in a good fight, because anything is better than being on that nauseating train. It was an invigorating fray, with a …
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Einon’s Journal Summary: The minutiae of our projects has proven more arduous than we originally expected. Coordinating a working prison for magic users has forced me to reach further than I expected. Maxine took a very long stride with her aether abilities. Kade put the finishing touches on our new train layout. I am feeling particularly proud of …
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Arriving back at Sun’s Edge, we sprang into action to prepare for, well, a number of things that have been vexing us. Maxine laid out our possibilities for next steps with fixing movement cores. Kade did a bit of inventing in regards to our train car. I took steps to recruit a leader for our new potential gulag. If we can l…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: After settling our affairs at the fort, we began our journey back to Sun’s Edge. Maxine did well to shed light on Cevna’s intentions. Kade made slip a bit of information that the witch wasn’t aware of. I had an idea for how we might deal with her group of ne’er-do-wells. If all goes well, we might have a chance of subduing …
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Einon’s Journal Summary: In the aftermath of our skirmishes, we all had our fair share of destruction to deal with. On Kade’s part, it was a cleverly planned destruction. I found a fair bit of wreckage along the wraith’s path through town. Maxine noticed an incredibly interesting detail on our captured witches. With new perspective on aether’s long…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Imagine, if you will, that my companions and I were forced to split up, again, to deal with the various threats coming our way. I caught up to Cevna’s rogue wraith, though not before it reached its goal. Kade made a valiant show of force towards “Doris.” Maxine questioned the next steps for our imprisoned witch. Amidst pain…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Within Fort Utrecht, while largely successful with our invasion, it swiftly became apparent that Cevna was, again, a step ahead of us. Kade was forced to try a new use of his empowering magic. Maxine voiced concerns on how to proceed with the fort’s core. I experienced a new level of physicality that I have never felt. Alwa…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: It became time to enact our ruse to sneak into Fort Utrecht. I swiftly found myself being stalked by a mocking voice. Maxine mourned the loss of an immense amount of information. Kade displayed no small amount of skill in enacting a surprise attack. Though we were separated, we found ourselves incredibly successful in our m…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: On our final approach to the fort, we experienced a higher volume of the witch’s wraiths. Kade analyzed an ancient aether-powered weapon. I decided upon a course of distraction that set me, yet again, apart from my team. Maxine questioned the wisdom of my feelings on approaching Cevna. Though we were confident that we’d spo…
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Fuel for Thought: The Fast and the Furious
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Join Jessie and Tass as they lead Rev through his first experience with the Fast Saga, and learns what it means to be 'fambly'. ------ 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 Ins…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Our time in Edge River proved incredibly informative, albeit somewhat dour. I was able to get my old friend, Gideon, to open up a bit about the town’s dark secret. Maxine took a perilous gamble in order to zero in on our quarry. Kade experienced a greater understanding of the energy flow of magical items. With little choice…
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Einon’s Journal Summary: Upon understanding the true extent of what lies ahead at Fort Utrecht, we were forced to make great haste. Kade taught someone the finer points of working our train. Maxine was determined to teach Smee a new trick. I happened upon an old traveling partner of mine. The new town where we found ourselves seemed lovely, but a d…
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The Critshow Guest Podcast: Looters
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In an underground town, a new crew is found... Hear more at: www.looterspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Critshow Studios
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