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When the bat-like monster reveals itself to be an old friend, our heroes must make a hard decision about how to proceed. Jake attempts to appeal to its innocent side with some video game therapy. Tass begins planning ahead for a game-changing mission. TJ thinks he has the solution that can subdue the monster for good. With an old promise coming back into focus, the boys must carefully juggle the l...

As the launch site comes under sudden attack, our heroes scramble to discover the creature responsible. Tass goes back to his medic roots. Jake makes use of this new magical knowledge. TJ uses himself as bait for the monster. If the boys can’t put a stop to the creature’s rampage, the chance to get IPT back online might be lost forever... ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to...

After the incident with the Monarchs of the Moon, the boys are back on track to restore IPT’s systems. Jake studies a new way to protect his friends. TJ tests the limits of his new body. Tass spots something sinister in the darkness. Our heroes are shaken from their recent defeat, but must find a way to come together and relearn how to be a team. More than their own lives depend on it. ------  You...

The battle comes to a head as the Founders scramble to adjust to the chaos. Siobhan attempts to take control of the thrall. Wallace settles up with Pardum. Patrick and Kristene send a clear message to the gang. The old team has no time to spare. Will they be able to act quickly enough to save the boys, or will the younger team be lost to the werewolf’s thrall forever? ------  You can support The C...

The Founders' well-laid plans begin to unravel as the circumstances at the werewolf gang’s complex become clear. Wallace mounts a rescue in the middle of a melee. Siobhan makes use of her temptation for carnage. Patrick attempts to calm the Alpha with a promise of information. Even with a rough entrance, this old team doesn’t get flustered. They get to work. ------  You can support The Critshow th...

The boys have found themselves unwittingly pulled under the thrall of the werewolf gang. IPT’s original founders have been summoned from the corners of the world to reunite after more than thirty years. Will they find that old wounds fester too deeply to make the team effective? Will their time off duty show rust and doubt, or refinement and wisdom? What happens when the saviors are the ones that...

As a thanks to all of our listeners, and to celebrate our 50th episode, we are answering your burning questions about the story so far, our process, and other things about our lives! ------  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...

The boys enact their plan to deal with an alleged werewolf biker club. TJ gets to drive a big rig. Tass struggles to keep up with the convoy. Jake has his first real battle without his divinity. As the boys get swarmed at high speed, they find themselves battling physics as much as the nefarious highway robbers. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actu...

The boys attempt to discover the mystery behind mysterious grave robberies and a vision of a banshee. Jake makes a new frenemy. Tass buys a new ride. TJ finds something interesting in the back of a semi. The repercussions of their actions weighs heavily on them all while Jake adjusts to the loss of his power. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual...

The boys face a new set of challenges while working through the dossiers. TJ uses brute strength to save the day. Tass proves to be the worst burglar ever. Jake gets an offer for a side-kick. They struggle to discover the secret of a deadly bridge, and face the most impenetrable fortress to date... TJ’s parents’ house. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTR...

The boys continue working through their dossiers, visiting the toy store that is believed to be infested with killer toys. Tass discovers that they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Jake makes friends with the authorities. TJ must focus all of his potential on the problem at hand as his team gets overwhelmed, one by one. It is every kid’s dream to have their toys play back, but can our...

The boys embark on their journey to pick up the broken pieces of IPT, to assist wherever they can. In the mountains of Tennessee, they meet an old and unexpected foe. TJ exhibits some symptoms of addiction. Tass has a revelation about his potential. Jake tries to keep his friends alive while under constant attack. The clock is ticking on the lives of an elementary school class as our heroes rush t...

The boys end their mission in Russia by facing off against the protector of the spear, Baba Yaga. Jake discovers an unexpected visitor. Tass offers a hard truth about what they must do. TJ reveals a secret. As they struggle to understand their role in the fight ahead, they must reconcile the path behind that they have paved with good intentions. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Pat...

The boys face their final test to complete Baba Yaga’s request. Jake gives Tass a crash course on archery. Tass reunites with an old friend. TJ starts a fight. With IPT in danger, the pressure is on to reach their goal before things get worse for their friends and allies. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord co...

The boys realize that there is more to their errand than they anticipated. TJ gives Tass some excellent advice. Tass gets to live one of his favorite movies. Jake discovers an important development at IPT. As they face an opponent that can’t be killed, and more trials to solve, they must literally walk the line between a hard choice, worse outcome, or a price to pay. ------  You can support The Cr...

The boys face an unrelenting knight as they puzzle out how to gain the information they need. Tass struggles to understand exactly what he must do to complete his test. TJ makes liberal use of werewolf serum. Jake literally throws a tree. As they traverse the trial, the forest, and a dark labyrinth, they cannot seem to stay ahead of the dangers that lurk around every bend. ------  You can support...

Baba Yaga sends the boys back out into the forest with a task. TJ leads the crew through the pitch black woods. Jake offers himself as a snack to save TJ. Tass loses something precious. As they face mysterious swordsmen, they must make hard decisions about when to fight and when to flee, while traversing the disorienting home of the witch. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon t...

The boys travel to Shorsky National Park in search of the Spear of the Chosen. Jake discovers some disturbingly large tracks. Tass has a horrifying vision of a friend. TJ takes a ride on an unusual transport. Problem solving becomes dangerous as the prey they hunt becomes the predator. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to...

The boys finally meet their most formidable enemy in the flesh. Tass discovers an important detail about the magic circles in Indianapolis. TJ uncovers the true purpose of the North Pole facility. Jake receives an urgent message from The Defender. After getting a hard dose of reality in their encounter with Nash, they must decide how best to move forward if they ever hope to survive. ------  You c...

The boys appear somewhere unexpected and must make a deal to keep TJ from dying. Jake sends a coded message. Tass warns Rev of some imminent danger. TJ makes a purchase. As they venture back across the frozen fields of the North Pole, they must hunt down a vampire in order to discover the truth of the attacks. ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual...

The boys venture into the frozen north to discover the source of the magical blizzard. TJ builds a holiday-themed means of conveyance. Tass discovers the nature of their attackers. Jake takes them to see an old... friend... As they battle for their lives yet again, they must figure out how the current developments fit into the greater puzzle. And, special this week, stay tuned after the episode to...

The North Pole is under siege, and the boys come face-to-face with Santa himself. Tass struggles with his lack of abilities. Jake does battle with a living blizzard. TJ gets kidnapped. As mysterious forces attempt to destroy Christmas Town, the boys must figure out a way to fix its defenses. If they fail, more than their lives could be at stake... ------  You can support The Critshow through our P...

In the aftermath of the confrontation with Strohm, the boys get the chance to learn a great deal about their greater enemy. Jake apologizes to Damien. TJ realizes the key to Tass’s fate. Tass must make a decision about how he will come back. As the weight of their choices presses down on them, they must attempt to bring their friend back to life without falling into a trap at the same time. ------...

With the Critshow Patreon launching in just a few weeks (January 2nd), join us as we walk you through the tiers and rewards available at launch. Tass shares a little about Worlds in Peril and where Hero Salad originated. Jake, Rev, and Teej share their super-hero backstories. And Rev shares clips from 'Roll: Investigate the History' and leaves you with a cutting from Hero Salad as just a small sam...

As the boys fight their way through the penthouse, things start to get rough. Tass sees a familiar face in his brain space. TJ gets to wear a new set of armor. Jake gets covered in a ridiculous amount of beetles. As Strohm retaliates, they must fight for their lives as well as their friend’s soul, or become the new skin suit for a mummy... ------  You can support The Critshow through our Patreon t...