Einon’s Journal Summary: It would seem that our encounter with the swamp’s core went far more swimmingly than expected. Maxine got a headstart on cataloguing this facility’s inner workings. Kade began work on an ingenious device that may assist in the core’s maintenance. I’m rather embarrassed to say that I flubbed a challenge with our puckish friend, Uisine. With renewed confidence, our merry band prepares for what lies ahead. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow...
Mar 05, 2025•41 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: After our harrowing ordeal with the guardian of the swamp’s Movement Core, we had to solve the problem of how to access the core itself. Kade determined the nature of this facility’s inner workings. I took what I’d describe as a brackish swim. Maxine opened herself up to the idea of deeper discovery. The unusual nature of this core’s design might prove a clue as to the measures taken on the rest of the facilities that we plan to encounter. ------ Content Warning: Languag...
Feb 26, 2025•49 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: On our way towards the next core, we found a decrepit Clockwinders way station in the depths of the swamp. Imagine my pride at seeing Kade leaping headlong to the aid of a friend in danger. Maxine discovered a lovely little tidbit about the dangers we might face at the swamp’s Movement Core. I was able to put our moss bear hide to use, though not in what one might consider a conventional manner. Scrapes and bruises aside, not to mention a fair amount of disquiet in regar...
Feb 19, 2025•43 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: Our conversation with the Wilders was surprising, especially in regards to an alleged wraith that hunts them. I made an offer about dealing with this threat, which I hoped will appease our new friends. Maxine expertly maneuvered the deal in a way which Selwyn, I’m sure, appreciates. Kade seemed keen on constructing a helm similar to the Wilders, which I would find rather fetching. With that done, we look ahead to what’s next. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You c...
Feb 12, 2025•44 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: My companions and I dredged our way back into the marsh, in an attempt to draw out The Wilders. Maxine had a wonderful idea that proved useful in swindling our quarry. Kade displayed a marvelous talent for recreating the natural din of the swamp. I assisted in setting a trap, which concluded in a most fascinating fashion. The Wilders demonstrated an astonishing response that I’m ever so intrigued to explore further… ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support...
Feb 05, 2025•44 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: With a bit of guidance, we made our way further into the Aether Swamps in search of our next objective. Kade’s keen eyes spotted a potential threat after we took our rest. Maxine very kindly endeared us to a small community’s elder. Against all odds, I found a familiar, friendly face within the fen. Things are looking up, though a curious problem seems to have fallen to us, The Clockwinders, to fix on behalf of our new friends. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You...
Jan 29, 2025•50 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: After settling our affairs in the city, our locomotive hurried us on our way to the edges of the Aether Swamps. I admit to a fair bit of motion sickness on our journey. I think my feet prefer solid ground. Kade tinkered with an ingenious notion to make Sme’s travel more feasible through the bog. Maxine tested a theory on the reactiveness of locusts, after we spied a curious little Fey fellow frolicking in the muck. The encounter proved to be incredibly enlightening. ----...
Jan 22, 2025•57 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: After our harrowing encounter with the ghastly beasts residing within the clockworks, we finally were able to inspect the space’s inner workings. Maxine was instrumental in discovering the Movement Core’s ailment. I brainstormed a possible fix to the problem at hand. Kade was particularly enraptured with a discovery in the depths of the tower. Though battered and enervated, our spirits shifted to the positive as we grew closer to success. ------ Content Warning: Language...
Jan 15, 2025•48 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Einon’s Journal Summary: The little surprise that we discovered within the Sun’s Edge Clocktower proved to be far more vexing than we anticipated. I was given ample opportunity to use my bow, in earnest, for the first time in a long while. Maxine enacted an inspired attack on our enemies’ senses. Kade was able to overcome an obstacle that was thought impossible. What began as a test swiftly morphed into a battle for survival. It was a fraught, and likely prophetic, view of what’s to come. ------...
Jan 08, 2025•39 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Einon's Journal Summary: We were given devastating news. Chief Forben confirmed that the Movement Cores are failing. The world has begun to slowly turn, which means the eventual ruin of all. Unless, that is, we can get them fixed. The Chief wanted to test us, to see if we have what it takes to venture into the wilds of Cadvini to find and repair the Cores. In our test, Kade spotted something incredibly useful. Maxine imparted great wisdom about our target. I made a hazardous climb. But what we f...
Jan 08, 2025•40 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language, Gunfire ------ 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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up...
Jan 03, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language, Murder, Appropriation of Christian Imagery, Rats, Harm to Rats ------ 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 two free Mot...
Jan 03, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Session 0 for our new story, The Clockwinders! ------ Content Warning: Language ------ 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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wond...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ 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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our w...
Dec 27, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language, Smoking, Appropriation of Christian Imagery ------ 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 two free MotW mysteries and som...
Dec 27, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Kieran, Megan, and Tass as they navigate the dark corners of Victorian London with Kim leading them through our patreon exclusive The Between campaign. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ 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 two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our w...
Dec 27, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as we answer your season 6 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 website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edite...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as we answer your season 6 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 website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode was edite...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Four aspiring cooks gather at Pandora's Oven to compete for the position of celebrity chef Butch Orson's protege and sous chef. Enjoy the premiere of Season 4: Yes, Chef! Today's competition will not only determine the character's fate but also which player will accompany Chef Orson for the rest of the season in a wild adventure of culinary combat and refried revenge. Yes, Chef was played on the beta version of Mischief our upcoming roleplay-first TTRPG! Available now at patreon.com/drimbus Visi...
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for the ultimate Fable & Folly Network Holiday Crossover event! Five shows, six episodes, one crazy Yuletide adventure set in Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death”. The players have been invited to the secluded manor of Prince Prospero on the winter solstice for a grand Yule masquerade. However, the region has recently been haunted by a mysterious illness, known only as “The Red Death,” that has taken the lives of many. Players must explore the mansion, uncover secrets, and confr...
Dec 16, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for the ultimate Fable & Folly Network Holiday Crossover event! Five shows, six episodes, one crazy Yuletide adventure set in Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death”. The players have been invited to the secluded manor of Prince Prospero on the winter solstice for a grand Yule masquerade. However, the region has recently been haunted by a mysterious illness, known only as “The Red Death,” that has taken the lives of many. Players must explore the mansion, uncover secrets, and confr...
Dec 16, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Cool Treat Kids take their very first steps into a very large mall. Join Fenton, Clover and Franklin as they smash their way into the criminal underworld of the Highspear mall. [Content Warning: Amusement Parks, Love Triangles, Corn Dogs] Hear more Mall Brats at https://linktr.ee/spoutlorestudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our heroes are ready for their ultimate conflict. Kim sees a flash of their plan’s climax. Megan imparts a peaceful calm upon the team. Jake has his last conversation with The Defender. Tass honors The Chosen that came before him. TJ summons their greatest enemy. The moment has come for the team to test their new pantheon against Grigori Nash, the monstrous Death. The future of mortals and supernatural beings alike sways in the balance, at the mercy of one strike. A last roll of the dice; a fina...
Dec 04, 2024•38 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Our heroes take their last steps of preparation. Kim imbues a powerful being with magic. Megan engages in a battle of riddles. TJ sets up a fail-safe. Tass gets information on how to bait Nash. Jake theorizes on how to summon their enemy. While TJ, Tass and Jake set the stage for their final encounter, Kim and Megan face off against the Baba Yaga of another world. ------ Content Warning: Language, Body Horror ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual...
Nov 27, 2024•36 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Our heroes make their way into the twisted remains of a magical world. Kim tracks the progress of their quarry through visions, while Megan finds a path through this gloomy ruin. A world that they’ve only heard of or read about has fallen. Its dark secrets may prove to be their demise. ------ Content Warning: Language, Gore, Body Horror ------ 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 ...
Nov 20, 2024•44 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Our heroes are reeling at the discovery that their plans may not work as they hope. Tass sends a mean message. TJ gives someone a gift. Jake offers a packet of information. Kim connects some dots about a person’s Potential. Megan calls in an old favor. As bad news befalls them, they must take drastic measures to ensure victory over Nash… even if that means seeking out a terrible enemy. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTR...
Nov 13, 2024•46 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast After their harrowing ordeal against Selena, our heroes take a rest. Megan connects with an old enemy. Tass uses his H.R. lingo. TJ surprises Margaret. Jake makes some introductions. Kim shoots her shot. With a little bit of downtime to be able to plan, the team debates the pros and cons of who should take up the mantles of the gods. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord communi...
Nov 06, 2024•59 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Our heroes are pulled into a terrifying conflict with Selena. They must attempt to understand the shift in magic around them, as their ravenous and mindless friend enacts a full-out hungry assault. The price of failure? Being eaten alive. ------ Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language ------ 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 foll...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Our heroes are stuck between a fanatical leader and a creature from another world. Kim advances the way her visions work. Megan arranges a face-to-face confrontation. Tass explodes again. TJ discovers a magical effect. Jake finds someone in a trap. As they scurry to address a portal mishap, their enemies have them surrounded. ------ Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our disco...
Oct 23, 2024•58 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Our heroes delve deeper into the tunnels, in search of their friends. Jake’s magic goes awry. Kim experiences a blackout. Megan offers a compliment. Tass attempts a dangerous resuscitation. TJ has an awkward conversation. With a unique creature on the hunt, and the looming threat of monster-hunting fanatics at every turn, the team must unite to find the innocents still clinging to life in the depth ------ Content Warning: Fantasy Violence, Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 
