Critical Bits

Join the Fun Bunch as they do the impossible, make a plan and actually talk things through! Follow our heroes as they turn into what they hate most, dumb villains of Heavendale! Will Gerry be able to keep a smile on his face? Does Kim find an outlet for her pain? Can Alex finally steal a milkshake? Only a few ways to find out! Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the...

Join the Fun Bunch as they work through their shared trauma and find all new ways to upset their group dynamic! Will Gerry tell more lies this episode? Do Kim and Brantley start a new side-duo? Can Alex stop teleporting all over the place? Find all, or none, of this and more out in the newest episode of, Critical Bits! Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players...

Join the Fun Bunch as they tackle their greatest foe yet, inter-team breakdowns. Will Gerry ever be able to... I'm going to be honest, I can't do it. This is just a gut-wrenching episode and coming up with silly descriptions will only make it worse. Just go listen. Or not.  Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players. Headphone loud warning around 49 minutes, Al...

The sixth episode of a new mini-series ran by Joel Ruiz.  Narration by Jack David. Opening track by People Need Goals. Featuring Danielle Bryn, Cole Burkhardt, Paul Byron, Kyle Claset, Alex Flanigan, Brandon Leon Gambetta, Taylor Johnson, Shelby Lee, Jack Packard, Renee Roads, Eve Smith, Shannon Strucci, Patrick Tracy, Dallas Wheatley, and Aaron Willems. SeasonsMiniSeries.com #SeasonsMiniSeries Ch...

The fifth episode of a new mini-series ran by Joel Ruiz.  Narration by Jack David. Opening track by People Need Goals. Featuring Brandon Leon Gambetta, Shelby Lee, Renee Roads, and Eve Smith. Adam Legrave as the Undecided, Rebecca Parks as the Observer, David Rodriguez as the Warrior, and Bex Shepard as the Guardian. SeasonsMiniSeries.com #SeasonsMiniSeries Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow - ...

Join the Fun Bunch as they make their way into Helltopia. Will Alex finally learn how to haggle? Can Kim blend in with demons? Does Gerry lie to his friends again? Only multiple ways to find out! Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patreon and get all the Critical Bit...

The fourth episode of a new mini-series ran by Joel Ruiz.  Narration by Jack David. Opening track by People Need Goals. Featuring Danielle Bryn, Cole Burkhardt, Brian Emond, Alex Flanigan, Shelby Lee, Taylor Johnson, and Jack Packard Adam Legrave as the Undecided. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patreon and get all the Critical Bits and Oddity...

The third episode of a new mini-series ran by Joel Ruiz.  Narration by Jack David. Opening track by People Need Goals. Featuring Danielle Bryn, Paul Byron, Brian Emond, Brandon Leon Gambetta, Taylor Johnson, Patrick Tracy, and Dallas Wheatley. Rebecca Parks as the Observer. SeasonsMiniSeries.com #SeasonsMiniSeries Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us...

Join the Fun Bunch as we start up Arc 5! After a long trip at the beach had a few unexpected stops, our heroes return to Heavendale. Gerry gets some things off his chest. Alex is worried about her friend. And Kim is just ready to go to literal hell. Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.c...

The second episode of a new mini-series ran by Joel Ruiz.    Narration by Jack David. Opening track by People Need Goals.   Featuring Brian Emond, Kyle Claset, Xalavier Nelson Jr, Renee Roads, Dallas Wheatly, and Aaron Willems. Voice of the Guardian by Bex Shepard.   SeasonsMiniSeries.com Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patreon and get all the...

The first of six episodes of a new standalone Actual Play Event Mini-Series ran by Joel Ruiz.  Narration by Jack David. Opening track by People Need Goals. Featuring Brian Emond, Alex Flanigan, Xalavier Nelson Jr, Jack Packard, Eve Smith, Shannon Strucci, and Aaron Willems. Voice of the Warrior by David Rodriguez. SeasonsMiniSeries.com #SeasonsMiniSeries Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  ht...

The Fun Bunch takes a car ride back to Heavendale and catches up on the last month between Prom and going to the Beach. Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the Players. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patreon and get all the Critical Bits and Oddity Roadshow Content https://www.patreon.com/DoYouValidate Join the...

Almost back home, the Fun Bunch meets up with Greg Stanhope, the new hero of Heavendale. With a little bit of help from the Fun Bunch, maybe Greg can do some good in this town after all. Too bad Greg is on a short leash with his dad. Will Kim finally see herself in someone? Where did Alex's scissors go? Will Gerry finally be the hero everyone needs?  Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, an...

After arriving in Bloomingdale, Gerry starts to sweat out metal again. Jodo is back! Join the Fun Bunch as they have a fun afternoon of shopping and mall activities. Will Kim get a giant pretzel? Does Alex recognize that boy? Will Gerry ever stop vomiting up metal people? Can Jodo finally find her place in an infinitely large universe? Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Struc...

Gerry, on space drugs, finds himself face-to-face with Hoagie Allin outside of a gas station. Hoagie wants to kill Gerry. Gerry doesn't want to die. Alex, Kim, and Juabe are inside getting snacks. Welcome to the pit. Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players. With special guest Branson Reese as Hoagie Allin. Check out  https://www.branson-reese.com/  and  http...

We last left the Fun Bunch on the beach with Kim face to face with her past. Will Sheriff Duke finally catch his white whale? Can Kim show Duke she's changed for the better? Can Alex use her powers without dying? Does Gerry have a change of clothes on him? Find out some, or none, of this with Sheriff Duke and Walter as your guide to the stars!!! Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www...

Join the Fun Bunch as they head to the beach. Listen along as they make new friends, enjoy some snacks, and get into some sweet surfing action! Will Alex be able to science her way out of this one? Can Gerry even hang 10? Will Kim be able to eat funnel cake? Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shannon Strucci, and Shelby Lee as the players. Joined by special guest Tori Sheldon as Odette! https://daer...

Join Brantley on his YouTube channel as he reads from Alex's Worry Journal to let his fans know the origin story of the Fun Bunch! This is a bonus episode that is meant to be used as a recap for season 1 or a way for new fans to jump into season 2 right away. This does contain spoilers for episodes 1 to 21! Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patr...

In the finale of Arc 3, the Fun Bunch faces their greatest challenge yet. The results of this night will leave the town of Heavendale and the Fun Bunch changed forever. Prom!!! Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patreon and get all the Critical Bits and Oddity Roadsh...

After 20 episodes, the Fun Bunch does the unthinkable. They make an actual plan of attack. Who is gonna be crowned prom king and queen? What theme is going to be the biggest hit? How many puns can Paul come up with? Our heroes head to prom armed with friendship and matching tuxedos. Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the Players. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadsh...

With all the information they've gathered, the Fun Bunch knows what they have to do. It's time to get the band back together again. But, in this case, the band is a series of unconnected NPCs they've come in contact with over 18 episodes. And none of them play any music. So, not really a band at all, just kind of them asking other people if they'll help with a plan. You get it though. Joel Ruiz as...

Kim watches some Carnival Eats. Alex looks up otter facts. Gerry shares some cookies. Juabe wears a hat. This is a very straightforward and no-nonsense episode of Critical Bits. Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the Players. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patreon and get all the Critical Bits and Oddity Roads...

While at Neutral Grounds, our heroes were given a jolt by some new information about Gerry. Can the team perk him up in time to fight off the next challenge? Can Kim handle the steam(ing) feelings she has? Is Alex going to be latte  to her meeting? Find out some, or none, of this in Episode 17! Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players. SFX Lines Transcription...

In the emotional follow-up to Jodo the gang deals with loss and panic attacks then they run away from their problems. Join the Fun Bunch as they try to leave school and go get a cup of coffee. Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the Players. Check out our new AP, Oddity Roadshow -  https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ Support us on Patreon and get all the Critical Bits a...

Nothing like seeing your metal son take his first steps! The Fun Bunch has another productive day at school. Gerry jumps right into fatherhood. Alex and Kim take on the roles of aunts, but which one is the fun one!? Special Guest Brandon Leon-Gambetta ( https://brandonleongambetta.com ) Joel Ruiz as the GM. Paul Byron, Shelby Lee, and Shannon Strucci as the players. Transcribed lines for Jodo effe...