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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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3 outcast high schoolers cursed with powers face supernatural forces in a small mountain town. Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Stranger Things, and Fringe. There is a town called Pineforge nestled in the Blackwood national park in Northeast Oregon, USA. It seems small and quaint at first but if you spend enough time there and keep your eyes open you’ll realize something strange is brewing under the surf ...
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Hi! Welcome to Monsters & Mean Guys! We are a couple of friends who play tabletop role playing games and create some ridiculous stories! Some of our favorite actual play podcasts are Friends at the Table, The Critshow, and of course, The Adventure Zone! Go check them out! We have since disbanded, but our hearts and memories live on in these episodes. Alright, enough reading, just start listening already! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arnold-blohme/support
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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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Join us as we answer your season 5 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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Get ready, for the TTRPG Actual Play Podcast Crossover event of the 2024 FISCAL YEAR! Spout Lore and the Critshow are TEAMING UP to FIGHT MONSTERS and OBJECTIFY DILFS. This is the sixth and final episode of a 6 episode crossover event! The fifth episode is available RIGHT NOW on the Critshow feed here: https://link.chtbl.com/SpoutLore?sid=podcast.c…
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Get ready, for the TTRPG Actual Play Podcast Crossover event of the 2024 FISCAL YEAR! Spout Lore and the Critshow are TEAMING UP to FIGHT MONSTERS and OBJECTIFY DILFS. This is the fourth episode of a 6 episode crossover event, with the final 2 episodes releasing next week! The third episode is available RIGHT NOW on the Critshow feed here: https://…
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Get ready, for the TTRPG Actual Play Podcast Crossover event of the 2024 FISCAL YEAR! Spout Lore and the Critshow are TEAMING UP to FIGHT MONSTERS and OBJECTIFY DILFS. This is the second episode of a 6 episode crossover event, with 2 episodes releasing WEEKLY for the next 3 weeks! The first episode is available RIGHT NOW on the Critshow feed here: …
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The gang finds respite at a serene oasis welcomed by a gracious dryad offering hospitality and... hot towels? As they relax and prepare for an exfoliation bath, they marvel at the beauty and safety of this mystical sanctuary populated by intriguing entities. Questions about the origins of the anomalies linger in Lucas's mind. Amidst the tranquility…
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Join Megan, Jake, and Rev as Kim runs them through I'm A Lover, Not A Fighter by Grant Howitt. Get your copy at https://gshowitt.itch.io/ ------ 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…
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Join Megan, Kim, and Rev as Jake runs them through Dead Inside by DiceQueenDi. Get your copy at https://imgur.com/gallery/dead-inside-game-of-hope-zombies-microtransactions-5EhKjJu ------ 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…
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Join Jake, Megan, and Tass as Rev runs them through Hostile Work Environment by Grant Howitt. Get your copy at https://gshowitt.itch.io/ ------ 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 …
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Part 3 of The Critshow Starscape let's play. Starscape is live on Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldenlassogames/starscape ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anyw…
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Part 2 of The Critshow Starscape let's play. Starscape is live on Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldenlassogames/starscape ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anyw…
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Part 1 of The Critshow Starscape let's play. Starscape is live on Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldenlassogames/starscape ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anyw…
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Join Jake, Tass and Rev as Megan runs them through Long Time Listener, Last Time Caller by Jeff Dieterle. Get your copy at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/236713 ------ 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…
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Join Jake, Megan and Rev as Tass runs them through Dinos and Magic, a one-page RPG - find your copy now at tassallgood.itch.io ------ 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 Inst…
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Our heroes reunite as Jake and his entourage flee from the draugr. Jake tests a theory. Tass gets a bad feeling. Rev accepts his new fate. Megan fills Jake in on their journey. Kim warns of an approaching enemy. With their visions of the future ever-shifting, the team must carefully plan their next steps. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy V…
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As the team makes their way back home, Jake continues his quest to uncover the truth of his doppleganger. With Detective Early in tow, and a slew of magic traps at his disposal, Jake attempts to subdue this Other Jake and calm him enough to discover his secrets. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow …
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Our heroes rest in the wake of their victory over The Pale Stranger. Kim gives a goodbye kiss. Tass gives good news. Rev receives a gift. Megan parts with a loved one. After liberating this world from Nash’s corruption, they must figure out how to most quickly return home. Jake’s fate may depend on their speed. ------ Content Warning: Language ----…
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Our heroes make their final stand against the Pale Stranger. Megan gifts a weapon for defense. Kim makes a sneaky maneuver. Tass makes a few called shots. Rev sets up a trap. The Stranger presses his advantage as the team battles through injury, chaos, and imminent death. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The…
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Our heroes are faced against the pale stranger at the top of the spire. Rev tries a team attack. Megan makes use of bird bones. Kim tries to deal with a magic rune. Tass makes a peaceful offer. With their goal literally in sight, the team must find a way to deal with a seemingly unstoppable force that defends the circle. ------ Content Warning: Lan…
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Our heroes work on the problem of reaching the top of The Anvil. Tass is tempted by the thing that ended him. Rev acts as a safety inspector. Megan manipulates a carnival design. Kim steers through a dangerous path. With evidence of a new problem adding to their need for haste, the team hurries to deal with the last magic circle in this world. ----…
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Our heroes form a plan to make use of the healing energies in the ley lines. Kim admits to knowing some embarrassing secrets. Rev verifies a friend’s vibes. Megan spitballs ways to reach the top of the Anvil. As they learn more about the nature of the ley lines’ magics, they must utilize its strength to make their way to the final destination… and …
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Our heroes make their final push towards the source of The Anvil’s corruption. Megan attempts to disorient a foe. Kim watches Nash work his magic. Rev has a close encounter with some fangs. With Silas acting as their guide, the truth of this world’s troubles becomes evident… but not any easier to wash away. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy…
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Our heroes meet a mysterious figure as they forge deeper into the tunnels surrounding the ley line. Rev tries to trick a great beast. Megan pushes to read a stranger’s motivations. Kim explains a dire situation. With the magic circles falling, one by one, the team discovers the domino effect of tampering with the intense magic of this strange land.…
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