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“More of the characters should be Joel.”
Shootzy Scores via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/23
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“Despite forgetting the word for shoulder, Joel is an amazing dm. The world he and the players have crafted is rich with the weird and wonderful. From Streak Shark to Jodo, I cry with laughter every time a villain is introduced. Please listen to this gut busting, heart wrenching, deliciously dark,...”Read full review »
Rabi M Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/22
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“It's gross, it's gay, it's full of super heroes. Vibing with Tool boi all day long”Read full review »
TheirThemajesty via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/17/22
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“Believable characters, great gming and a really quirky humor that continues to delight. I absolutely recommend critical bits!”
Nick.Robertson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/22
“I found this podcast based off of an ad in Rude tales of magic, liked it so much I burned through the whole archive in a month and change. The player characters are funny, flawed, and relatable, with arcs of personal growth and stakes that make you really feel and root for them. The world...”Read full review »
nix__ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/21
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“What an amazing show of hot mess garbage that I can’t get enough of”
Ebon Quill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/20
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“This is my favorite roleplaying podcast. ZANY, MACABRE with a dash of social commentary - this one is so much fun and so easy to get lost in the world they created!”
MrATLian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/20
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“Borat voice very nice
Edited 10/8/20
Still very good”
Rebecca Nol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/20
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“i could talk about critical bits forever! it’s an amazingly funny, touching, prescient, and absurd show that wears antifascism proudly on its sleeve. joel and the whole show’s ambition, care, and creativity are inspiring and create a spectacle of a podcast. we’re lucky to have it!”
TuckerWooley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/20
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“I am completely blown away by how absolutely amazing Critical Bits is. Listen. No, really. Listen. LISTEN.”
Stobert87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/20
“Critical Bits is a tremendous actual play with wonderfully talented performers. The story of three teen heroes struggling to survive and maybe make the world a better place in an absurdist mirror of the rising fascism and capitalist hellscape of our world. The darkness and body horror is balanced...”Read full review »
magicalgirlkyra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/20
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“Critical Bits is absolutely hilarious.
Critical Bits is an actual play comedy podcast about superhero teens attempting to not-die while dealing with fascist government agencies attempting to exploit superpowered teens.
Critical Bits will absolutely destroy you emotionally once you become...”Read full review »
GavGaddis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/20
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“Queer friendly! And somehow, all very different characters - but all relatable! I didn't know anything about the game mechanics, but you don't need to - just grab a corndog & enjoy the storytelling!”Read full review »
tatteredsleep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/20
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“Expertly edited, insanely funny actual play superhero tabletop game. The hosts all have all work great together. From the hellish stores of the town to the on the nose evil fascist organization, this show oozes charm. The first few episodes are a bit slow, but give it a few episodes and you’ll...”Read full review »
G124v via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/20
“I love this show so much. The hosts have amazing chemistry, the production is incredible, and the story is hilarious, horrifying and heart wrenching all at once. Not mention the community around this show has had a real, positive impact on my life. It’s because of this show that I actually...”Read full review »
Gjcdqegvhoyddvh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/19
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“The cast of characters are awesome and super engaging, the story keeps pulling you in and the team create flawless humour and keep me on the edge of my seat.”
Saesh27 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/18/19
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“Previously unfamiliar with this game system, it was a little confusing to start, but the GM and cast do a fantastic job of making this a collaborative world. The jokes and character play are great. The story has an organic chaos to it that somehow congealed into a compelling and suspenseful...”Read full review »
Circleofv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“One of the best actual play podcasts on the market. Love their stuff, love Heavendale, incredible performances and infectious enthusiasm always. An absolute joy to listen to.”
N_Duffy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/01/19
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“I love the heck out of this show. The players have this amazing chemistry, the GM is constantly throwing his players these amazing curlballs, and I love hearing their enjoy playing together. I'd heard of Masks before listening to the show but this show really, really makes me want to run it....”Read full review »
A Kevin Wilson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/19
“The Fun Bunch is a team you need in your lives. If you're cruising around thinking about dipping your toes into the Masks Podcast world then toss caution to the wind and dive on in. The City of Heavendale has been setup in a way that allows for both Joel and all his rad players to just go...”Read full review »
Ballad of the Seven Dice via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/12/19
“Want to hear an actual-play RPG podcast about teenage superheroes saving the day? Or, at least, failing hilariously? Then you have to listen to Critical Bits! This motley crew of folks (Joel Ruiz, Paul Byron, Shannon Strucci, and Shelby Lee) are probably certifiably insane, but they come together...”Read full review »
AstragaliUSA via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/19
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“I have to mask my laughter at work by pretending to cough.”
Uncle Kulikov via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/19
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“The top tier of leftist comedy teen-superhero roleplaying shows. All the people involved are super fun and charming, and the way the show is able to switch between comedy, horror, political thriller, and drama is better feels so natural and unforced.”
Finn Nicolas via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/21/19
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“if you're looking for an actual play podcast that's the perfect blend of weird humor, body horror and wholesomeness, you should definitely try this out! also i asked them to transcribe a few heavily edited lines in a recent episode, and they were super responsive about it which is always...”Read full review »
lilacs_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
07/13/19
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“One of the few non-D&D pods I listen to, I love it so much and it is just so damn funny. I don't know who hurt the GM Joel but he loves weird super hero body horror and the players seem to have some sort of weird failure fetish... anyway 10/10 would listen again”Read full review »
Modified Roll via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/19
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“have i got great news for you”
beeswagtastic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/19
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“This podcast has everything: Herbie the Love Bug turning into a man, social commentary, Narc Sonic, body horror, a four hour bonus episode dedicated to Spider Day, terrifying villains, a police officer by the name of Jenkie-Bear, and so much more besides. You owe it to yourself to laugh so hard...”Read full review »
i hate this dumb podcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/19
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“It’s a world to get lost in that’s all you need to know.”
ItIsDatBoiMyDudes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/19
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“Paul is the best!”
Rich Piercy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/19
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“cant get enough of super heroes, pizza or laughs? then head over here and give this show a shot. The story and NPC's are all engaging, the crew have a great dynamic and the world needs to be saved. Tune in to this show now!”Read full review »
Dead toothbrush via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/23/19
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“This show is too good, honestly! The cast is so amazing and the improv is quick and witty. The PbtA system of Masks is such a great time too! I was instantly hooked and I find myself anxiously waiting for the new episodes to drop!”
Adam LeGrave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/19
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“I adore this show.
Critical bits is a fast paced comedy ttrpg based on the ‘Masks’ RPG. set in the world of Heavendale. The players take on the roles of teens with super powers who have to tackle a range of foes.
Using the Powered by the apocalypse rules system, Critical Bits is a rules lite...”Read full review »
Jimmy Sprinks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/17/19
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“This podcast will legitimately change your life.”
CasemanXP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/19
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“I have never played any RPG’s before so I am not familiar with any of this but i has a lot of fun listening to it, maybe having a more comprehensive recap of the last episode would make it easier to remember everything that happened”
Goglephile via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/25/19
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“This podcast is truly entertaining! I laugh out loud to myself in the car and walking through the store. I don’t care how crazy I look, because I’m crazy about Critical bits! It makes me want to sit at the table with them and play!”
CaptainDigitalis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/19
“Definitely worth listening to if you enjoy Tabletop RPGs”
Isaac from Aus via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/14/19
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“Do you like the 90’s classic film, Hackers? Do you love corn dogs? Do you like when super powered teens get hit in the face? If you answered yes to any of these, Critical Bits is the podcast for you! HACK THE PLANET!”
Mike0887 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/19
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“Y’know, it’s really difficult to put together a genuinely good Actual Play podcast. Not everyone is a naturally entertaining performer, a lot of people underestimate how much editing is involved, and you always seem to lose a lot in the transition from playing to listening to strangers play,...”Read full review »
OdinCDXLII via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/19
“The podcast nails a balance between the excitement of mainstream superhero tense situations and the sincerity, horror and humor of a bunch of friends (with really good chemistry) making up stories.”
DavidFarfetch'dRodriguez via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
02/02/19
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“This podcast has it all: body horror, really terrible puns, and a team that just loves to fail. Perfect for first-timers, vets, and people who just want to laugh as some friends try to save the world.”
margaret827 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/19
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“i don’t have a twitter but please name a character craigory for me thank you”
vegetaweedlord420 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/19
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“Listening to the cast of this podcast is so much fun! I laughed out loud a few times on my commute. I’m not familiar with the game system they’re playing, but it seemed interesting and gives the players a lot of freedom for improv. A very unique real-play listen!”
antdelvec via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/18
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“I've been laughing since the very first episode. This party has a great dynamic and are so enjoyable to listen to! I can't wait to hear what crazy shenanigans they get into next!”Read full review »
Happybex05 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/18
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“Joel is a great DM who does a good job of balancing jokes and story. This podcast is a nice light romp through fantasy territory.”
LCP Tim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/18
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“Goodness gracious these idiots had me hooked from the start! Their dynamic is fantastic and every member of this group of superpowered teen friends is hilarious! Don’t hang out at Narc Sonic - chill with the Carheads and listen to this podcast!”
The Quest Company via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/18
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