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The Critshow

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A weekly Games, Tabletop Rpg, Comedy and Horror podcast featuring Brandon (Rev) Wentz
 43 people rated this podcast
The Critshow

Critshow Studios

The Critshow

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The Critshow

Critshow Studios

The Critshow

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A weekly Games, Tabletop Rpg, Comedy and Horror podcast featuring Brandon (Rev) Wentz
 43 people rated this podcast
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An absolute blast of a show with a great cast of players and master storyteller in Rev. I was sucked in from episode 1 and I've loved every minute of it since.
The Critshow is the best actual play podcast out there. The story is fantastic and inventive, the player chemistry is off the charts, and Rev is one hell of a GM — charismatic, creative, and oh so talented. I would recommend The Critshow to anyone, even if they'd never played a PBTA game before, or had never before listened to an actual play podcast. The show is THAT GOOD. Even if you've never heard of Monster of the Week, the first story arc teaches you everything you need to know in order to understand the game — or even run it yourself!In summary: incredible story, great players, an excellent learning tool for those interested in learning PBTA games, and the best GM ever. Listen to The Critshow.
I love the other side of the coin universe the guys are creating and the drama it creates. This is one of my favorite actual play podcasts and the Gus are all very down to earth.
The CritshowThank you, The RPG Empire! These PbtA games are so well suited for telling a deeply woven narrative, because the dice tell you when it's time to make a change or a sudden (and maybe off screen) chang…
I was looking for another actual play podcast (after binging the Ballance arc of The Adventure Zone) and this show was recommended to me. It has been the best recommendation I have ever gotten! I started it hesitantly, and it is amazing! I binged all the episodes that I had available (around 30) in a few weeks and have been an avid follower since! I get excited every Wednesday for the new episodes and frequent additional mini-arcs in other games.
As someone who was starting to get into playing Monster of the Week with friends, I was looking for a good podcast that was enjoyable to listen to while also being informative on the correct way to play the game. The Critshow perfectly suits this role, as it is both entertaining to listen to the mishaps and adventures of Teej, Tass and Jake, while Rev does an excellent job of explaining the game's rules for listeners as he guides his players through the story. I 100% recommend this podcast to anyone who is looking to get into playing Monster of the Week, or who enjoys listening to tabletop rpg playthroughs!
The Critshow is a fantastic Monster of the Week actual play podcast that is run by the Keeper Rev. He and his friends Tass, TJ, and Jake create fantastic stories where you can feel how they feel when playing the game with all the fun times and deep emotional moments that come along with playing a TTRPG.
The CritshowThank you so much for the kind words! The crew is certainly very good at letting down their guards and expressing emotions into the mic, which can be a scary thing - sometimes more so than the monste…
These guys rock! Always exciting, always fun, and usually downright hilarious! Rev really keeps things going as GM, and Tass, Teej and Jake are an incredible team. The hardest part is waiting for the next episode to come out!
The CritshowNo, no - you rock! Glad we can provide some laughter, and that you're waiting for the next episode to drop! Indiana Paranormal Taskforce represent!
Such a great podcast, literally the only one I listen to on the day its released and then desperately wait for the next episode. Rev is a great Keeper, and together with Tass, Teej, and Jake they create such a rich, interesting world for us to listen to with nice crisp audio. They weave together humor and deep emotions, excellent in-character discussions, and so many twists and turns as to keep things always fresh. I also enjoy when they play new games, allowing us to get a nice snapshot into these games without getting bogged down. This was this podcast that finally convinced me to go out and buy the Monster of the Week rulebook and decide to run my own games for the first time ever. Never thought I would be holding my breath waiting for a roll result while not actually playing!
The CritshowThank you so much! The let's plays are so much fun - and we have a blast helping folks experience new games. Glad you've started running your own game!
The Critshow has been one of the best actual play podcasts since day one. Rev and the gang never fail to entertain and have kept me on the edge of my seat so long that my seat has no more edges.
The CritshowWhat can we say... we do love a good cliffhanger! Sorry (not sorry?) about wearing off the edges of your seat, though. ;) Thanks so much for the kind words and for coming along on the ride every week!
My favorite let's play podcast , so much more professional and polished compared to everything out there. The storyline is amazing , the GM/DM (or The Keeper in this case) is an amazing storyteller and the chemistry between cast members has that easy familiarity that seems so genuine. I can't wait for the next episode each week, so I've listened to the whole series twice and will probably have another run through. Highly recommend if you want a next play that is closer to an audio drama and also if you are at all interested in monster of the week.
The CritshowWow, we are so honored that you're about to embark on your third listen-through! You mentioned our chemistry and obviously we have a great time when it's just us at the table - but the real joy comes…
One of my favorite podcasts! The story is fantastic and their random antics always make me laugh. I have gotten my friends into playing MOTW as well and listening to it played helps me learn as well as entertain. I always look forward to a new episode!
The CritshowHey, DSparks - glad to know that listening helped learned the game! One of our goals is to make sure anyone who listens, no matter the game system we're playing, walks away feeling more confident pla…
This podcast honestly kind of makes me angry. It's just impressive how these guys can churn out such great content time after time while being so funny while having amazing audio. It's infuriating.
The CritshowLet's breath through it together, JeffReedIsMe. In with the good air...out with the bad air...in with the good air...Seriously though, thank you so much for listening, and for the kind words!
This is the best actual play in my opinion. It combines the great stuff from Buffy, Supernatural etc with old style pulp storytelling. Memorable NPCs and loads of fun had by all. Cliffhangers abound! Wish I could rate it higher.
The CritshowThank you for your kind words and for your support, DemondDoes! We take a lot of inspiration from radio plays - and of course a ton of wonderful supernatural shows and books - glad you're enjoying it!
Funny, dark, and charming. Exactly what I want in a game
Rev and his crew do a fantastic job playing exciting games. In addition to the ongoing Monster of the Week campaign, they cleverly introduce other Powered by the Apocalypse (PbtA) games through world hopping adventures. I discovered them through their one-shot demo of Fate of Cthulhu, and have been following them ever since. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoy high quality RPG Actual Play podcasts, or who simply enjoy TV shows such as Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or Fringe.
The CritshowWelcome to the Crew! We love it when folks find us through the Let's Plays, which we always have such a great time with - and yes, introducing you to other games through our narrative is such a joy f…
Love this show!. Rev is an incredible DM and story teller, Jake, Tass and Teej weave such great stories together.
The CritshowAnd the show loves you! Thanks so much for being a part of the CritCrew and joining us on our adventures!
Incredible storytelling and world building, and the group dynamic is phenomenal. Always entertaining and funny to boot. This podcast got me hooked on MotW and inspired me to run my own campaign. Keep up the good work!
The CritshowThank you, JEMurray! SO glad you're enjoying the show, and that you've had the chance to start running your own campaign! You'll have to hit us up with some highlights from it!
Fantastic podcast, one of the best actual plays I've ever listened to. a Must listen for anyone interested in the MotW system.
The CritshowWelcome to the Crew, Redsquid! It's always been a core value for us that our show helps people learn the game, so your words mean a lot. Thanks for joining us!
I found this podcast about one year ago and in addition to excitedly awaiting each new episode I’ve actually gone back to relisten to the whole thing twice. This is such a great actual play to help you get into Monster of The Week and other Powered by The Apocalypse style Table Top Role Playing Games, but beyond that is also just a straight up great story to listen to and experience. The cast are all super charismatic and pull you in such that you feel like you’re sitting around the table with them living this all out.
The CritshowWith these kind words, it seems like you're the one who is super charismatic SelinaErin :D So glad you're enjoying the show - and having listened back to it multiple times, you may be able to give Re…
Certainly my favorite actual play podcast, and maybe my favorite podcast of any kind. When I listen to Rev, Jake, Teej, and Tass play I not only feel transported into their story, with all its adventure, mystery, and danger, I feel transported to their table where they play as though I am one of their friends and a partner in learning the many great RPG systems they use to tell stories. Their creativity keeps me waiting for release day, and their friendship/chemistry keeps me telling my own friends to check them out!
The CritshowIf we could use gifs, we'd have to show one fanning ourselves right now. We're very flattered to be considered among your list of favorite actual play shows, let alone favorite overall podcasts! Than…
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