Crit Squad
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Thriller and Psychological Audio RPG
Synopsis:
The games we play tell us stories. We aim to find their heart.
Format: Audio RPG
Genres: Thriller and Psychological
Completion status: Finished
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Episodes:
Special Kamikaze Unit – Epilogue: Jaanipäev
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:04:15 +0000
Three years after the events of the Special Kamikaze Unit Series Finale, Dr. Trencherman finds himself stranded at an unexpected holiday gathering.
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TWITTERSES!
Lindsay Zana: @lindsayzana
Chris Henry: @mrstonebender
Austin Rusk: @austinrusk
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SUPPORT THE SHOW!
If you wanna help us keep the lights on with a group of fine, like-minded folks, head to patreon.com/critsquad and see if there’s a level there that makes sense for you. If not, no worries! Just come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook @critsquadcast!
Special Kamikazi Unit – Series Finale: “At the End of the Day”
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:40 +0000
The Squad ties up loose ends and takes a step or twelve into the future. It’s been three years, chummers. We couldn’t have done this without you, and will be forever grateful for your support and listenership as we found this story amidst the die rolls and GM curveballs of Crit Squad: Special Kamikaze Unit. We look forward to seeing you again in future campaigns.
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Crit squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Chris Henry, and Austin Rusk is our Game Master.
HUGE SPECIAL THANKS SECTION!
Radio Free Detroit
Twitter – @ziggydatrollsr
Twitter – @ozzkore
Shadowcasters Network
Twitter – @SRCasters
Youtube – Shadowcasters Network on Youtube
The Arcology Podcast
Twitter – @arcologypodcast
Patreon – patreon.com/arcologypodcast
OPTI / Fragging Unicorn Games
Twitter – @unicorn_opti
Twitter – @fragginunicorns
Podcast – neo-anarchist.com
Fragging Unicorn Games – fraggingunicorns.com
Complex Action
Twitter – @GMFunkytown
Youtube – youtube.com/complexaction
Resting Glitch Face
Twitter – @RestingGlitch
Podcast – Restingglitchface.com
Mak Shepard
Twitter – @Makiiat0
Twitter – @pinkmohawkpod
Patreon – patreon.com/pinkmohawkedition
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SUPPORT THE SHOW!
For bonus content, ad-and-intro-free episodes for maximum bingeability, sneak peaks at artwork and merch, and a group of fine, like-minded folks, head to patreon.com/critsquad and see if there’s a level there that makes sense for you. If not, no worries! Just come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook @critsquadcast!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 58: “Escape from Castle Toompea”
Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:59:32 +0000
Sacha and Baldy escape from Castle Toompea, leaving Trencherman behind with a bomb. There are black vans, local cops, and a task force that will stop at nothing to keep them from leaking what they know.
Can they survive?
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Crit squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Chris Henry, and Austin Rusk is our Game Master.
Special Extra Hugs and Thanks to The Gleaming Beat Machine: NITRO BUNNY for the extremely badass music you heard during the escape from Castle Toompea. If you thought that music was as cool as I think it is, check out their soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/nitro-bunny-13 or twitter @NitroBunny13 and tell ’em Crit Squad sent you!
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SUPPORT THE SHOW!
For bonus content, ad-and-intro-free episodes for maximum bingeability, sneak peaks at artwork and merch, and a group of fine, like-minded folks, head to patreon.com/critsquad and see if there’s a level there that makes sense for you. If not, no worries! Just come say hi on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook @critsquadcast!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 57: “I Have Seen Daylight”
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:30:27 +0000
The squad presses on toward their ultimate final encounter. Blood is shed. A hero makes a choice.
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Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. Or! Visit critsquad.com/merch and pick up a mug or poster or Tip the Squad! Every little bit helps, and we love you for all you do.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 56: “Down”
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:00:53 +0000
The squad enters Parliament with a dark deed ahead.
Baldy takes a hit.
Trencherman holds it together.
Sacha lends a hand.
SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad
Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. Or! Visit critsquad.com/merch and pick up a mug or poster or Tip the Squad! Every little bit helps, and we love you for all you do.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 55: “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”
Sat, 31 Aug 2019 08:10:43 +0000
The Squad takes their first irrevocable step. And then another. And still yet another. If you seek peace, prepare for war.
Baldy makes a daring throw.
Sacha spills his guts.
Trencherman spills his, too.
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Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 54: “The Beginning of the End”
Fri, 09 Aug 2019 08:15:08 +0000
The squad puts things into motion. What happens now is anyone’s guess, but one way or another the story is coming to a close. Hold our hands, will ya?
Sacha hatches a plan.
Trencherman makes a deal.
Baldy shows off her strength.
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Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. Or! Visit critsquad.com/merch and pick up a mug or poster or Tip the Squad! Every little bit helps, and we love you for all you do.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 53: “A Meeting at Old Hans”
Sun, 21 Jul 2019 01:08:06 +0000
Trencherman settles into a new direction.
Sacha makes a confession.
Baldy REALLY jumps into a turkey leg.
REM ALTERNIS’ KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/remalternis/chicago-shadows-trailer
SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad
Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. Or! Visit critsquad.com/merch and pick up a mug or poster or Tip the Squad! Every little bit helps, and we love you for all you do.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 52: “The Broken Rule”
Sun, 07 Jul 2019 05:07:53 +0000
Sacha is nervous, and then nervous again.
Baldy is a voice of reason.
Trencherman makes a choice.
SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad
Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. Or! Visit critsquad.com/merch and pick up a mug or poster or Tip the Squad! We love you! Everything is Fine! We didn’t break that rule everyone talks about! HAHAHAHA ::dies::
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 51: “Like We Always Have”
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:46:24 +0000
The squad reconnects, but there’s no time to catch their breath. They need to get to Europe before their trail burns ahead of them.
Trencherman has a snack.
Baldy doesn’t want to play “never have I ever”
Sacha can’t sleep.
SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad
Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. There’s been some awesome Crit Squad artwork floating around lately you won’t want to miss!
Check out Radio Free Detroit for some in-character philosophizing, great discussions, and lore for the upcoming Sixth Edition of Shadowrun!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 50: “There’s Always a Price”
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:57:51 +0000
The squad puts themselves together after a battle in the underground. Trencherman saves an old friend. Sacha learns a hard truth. Baldy makes a promise.
SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad
Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. There’s been some awesome Crit Squad artwork floating around lately you won’t want to miss!
Check out Radio Free Detroit for some in-character philosophizing, great discussions, and lore for the upcoming Sixth Edition of Shadowrun!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 49: “The Commanding Truth”
Sat, 25 May 2019 01:27:24 +0000
The Squad escapes to Terminal Underground. Someone falls behind. Sacha has a bad day. The group learns something new about an old friend.
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Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or facebook @critsquadcast. There’s been some awesome Crit Squad artwork floating around lately you won’t want to miss!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 48: “Canticle for a True Patriot”
Fri, 10 May 2019 10:01:55 +0000
The squad takes on a run that could free them or get them killed. (But what else is new?). Baldy makes an interesting promise. Trencherman faces a threat from an unlikely source.
Visit patreon.com/critsquad to check it out! It’s a newborn!
Folks have asked over the past couple years, and we finally felt ready to drop this on your lovable yet unsuspecting heads. Click that link and check it out if you feel like getting some bonus material and helping our li’l show grow!
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Fri, 03 May 2019 10:30:54 +0000
IT. IS. THAT. TIME.
Welcome Back Friends, it is SO nice to see you again. Hope you dig the teaser, because we are REALLY excited to return to you with more of the adventures of Sacha, Baldy, Trencherman and the rest of their friends as they FINALLY start the mission that will (Hopefully) Free them from the constant pursuit of commander Opech and let them get on with what’s left of their lives.
There’s not a whole lot else to say right now except STAY TUNED. Episode one of Season Three is coming at you Friday, May 10th, 2019 — FIRST THING IN THE MORNING.
It’s gonna be a nice, chunky beast of an episode, which should be fun, and at the END of that episode? Oh, we have an announcement for you, so stick around for that when the time comes.
Ahh, it’s nice to be back.
Seeya soon, Chummers. Come say Hi on Twitter or Facebook!
Bonus Episode – Year Two Deep Dive!
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:00:29 +0000
It’s the last episode of Crit Squad for the year! We’ve been through a lot this year, both in and out of character. Especially during the incredible ‘Trials of Id’ Arc that Austin put together for us to finish off the season. The four of us talk about how that felt, what we hope happens to our characters, and how Baldy’s big reveal hit us right in the feels.
HOUSEKEEPING: Thanks to you wonderful folks who ordered T-Shirts! We can’t wait to see you guys in your sweet Crit Squad duds. We’ll be getting the order in before the end of the year, so you can expect to have your shirt in hand no later than the end of January!
If you missed the deadline, no worries! You can still support the show with a Mug, a Poster, or just a couple bucks in the tip jar! OR! Tell a friend! Tell an entertainment journalist! Tell your Mom!
Or just come visit us @critsquadcast on Twitter or Facebook. We love you, and can’t wait to get going again when we’re all back in 2019!
Sun, 09 Dec 2018 19:10:52 +0000
We found an episode we recorded back in March, but never got around to releasing! Austin talks about how he finds his runs, what he does for a living, and how Crit Squad has changed his other RPG gaming experiences.
If you want a Crit Squad T-Shirt, now’s the time! Orders close on December 14th, 2018 so get those orders in at critsquad.com/merch before the deadline or it’ll be too late!
Bonus Episode – Q&A With the Crit Squad!
Thu, 22 Nov 2018 23:18:08 +0000
Thanks to our awesome listeners who provided questions for this episode!
If you want to pick up a T-Shirt, hit up critsquad.com/merch and put in your order before December 14, 2018!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Season Two Finale: “Wherever You Go”
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:21:14 +0000
Sacha helps Trencherman correct a decades-old travesty. Baldy looks inward. The Squad comes together.
And with that, Year Two of Crit Squad comes to a close. If you’re with us live, don’t miss your chance to nab a Crit Squad T-Shirt! Now through December 14th, 2018, place your order for a Crit Squad T-Shirt at critsquad.com/merch! Support the show and wear the squad at the same time! Art by the inimitable Juanchoo, T-Shirt by Hanes Beefy T. The more orders we get, the more the shirts support the show with things like hosting fees, food at recording sessions, and all the other expenses that pile up with a show like this.
Visit us on twitter @CritSquadCast for bonus episode announcements, Year Three updates, or just to say hello!
Thank you all for listening. We can’t wait to see where Year Three takes us.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part VI: “The True Name”
Sat, 20 Oct 2018 04:53:08 +0000
After overcoming the dark influence of a Shadow Spirit in the Plane of Id, the squad must find their way safely home. Trencherman uses new friends to fight a battle against old. Sacha steals beef jerky. Baldy faces a new truth.
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Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part V : “The Beast Inside”
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 22:21:40 +0000
With only Trencherman untouched by the spirit, the squad makes their way uncertainly deeper into the plane of Id, following a trail of desolation and despair. Sacha overcomes an old fear. Baldy’s aim is true.
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Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part IV : “Convenience”
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:22:51 +0000
A mysterious traveler escorts the squad to a waystation in the Plane of Id, and they are given the path to their next encounter with Despair. Dr Trencherman divulges a secret. Sacha contends with an old fear.
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Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part III : “The Longest Passage”
Sat, 15 Sep 2018 03:35:10 +0000
The squad travels further into the Shadow Spirit’s domain, and this time Sacha is the one ensnared by its power.
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Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part II : “The Open Mouth”
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:03:38 +0000
Dr Trencherman leads the squad on a path to find the strongest source of despair in the Plane of Man. Nikolai agrees to ignore what he saw in Trencherman’s aura. And Baldy is the first to pass into the Shadow Spirit’s dark influence.
This is Part Two of a six-part, weekly Crit Squad arc! Stay tuned for new episodes EVERY Friday for the rest of the arc. Then we’re back to our regularly scheduled…er…schedule. Do you like weekly Crit Squad? Do you hate weekly Crit Squad? Let us know on Twitter!
Support the show by visiting critsquad.com/merch and picking up a mug, poster, or just leaving us some spare change in the tip jar!
Or, follow us on twitter @CritSquadCast – we’d love to hear from you!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part I : “The Quiet Ramble”
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:02:49 +0000
The Squad flies a bathtub into Central Park. They gain new insights into each other’s personalities. Nikolai notices something odd.
This is Part One of a six-part, weekly Crit Squad arc! Stay tuned for new episodes EVERY Friday for the next six weeks. Then we’re back to our regularly scheduled…er…schedule. Do you like weekly Crit Squad? Do you hate weekly Crit Squad? Let us know on Twitter!
Support the show by visiting critsquad.com/merch and picking up a mug, poster, or just leaving us some spare change in the tip jar!
Or, follow us on twitter @CritSquadCast – we’d love to hear from you!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep.40: “Dog Movies”
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:52:56 +0000
The Squad prepares for their upcoming run. The first without 14 Milligrams, and the first time they’re dealing with ghosts directly, on purpose. Sacha gets a strange phone call from a contact. Nikolai brings gifts. Together, the remaining squad works to prepare their minds for the impending danger.
Support the show by visiting critsquad.com/merch and picking up a mug, poster, or just leaving us some spare change in the tip jar!
Or, follow us on twitter @CritSquadCast – we’d love to hear from you!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 39: “Worth the Price”
Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:22:27 +0000
The squad presses forward without the aid of a friend. Trencherman extracts useful information while Baldy and Sacha solve a difficult problem. The squad gets their next job…and it’s not going to be easy.
If you dig the show, you can support us by heading to CritSquad.com/merch and picking out a Mug or a Poster, or just tossing some cash into the Tip Jar! Every little bit helps, but if you can’t swing the 25 bones, you can still do us a solid and tell your friends about the show. Pester them until they’ve recited that song Sacha hums in the elevator, and then you can leave ’em alone.
Got a message you’d like to get out to the Crit Squad audience? Visit critsquad.com/contact and let us know you’d like to sponsor an episode!
Thanks for listening, friend-o!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 38: “Free”
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:58:55 +0000
After a harrowing battle, the squad handles a difficult choice. Baldy meets an old friend.
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Stay Tuned for more Crit Squad! If you dig the show, you can support us by heading to CritSquad.com/merch and picking out a Mug or a Poster, or just tossing some cash into the Tip Jar! Every little bit helps, but if you can’t swing the 25 bones, you can still do us a solid and tell your friends about the show. Pester them until they’ve recited that one big twist, and then you can leave ’em alone. Thanks for listening, friend-o!
Bonus Episode – Lindsay Zana Interview!
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:55:41 +0000
We get all over the place in this one: Sound Stuff, Gaming, Editing, what she learned putting out serialized story material and working as an actress and singer, and all the shit jobs she worked leading up to now! Plus, we Fix Sexism in Gaming! (No, we don’t).
Lindsay’s Other Projects:
– Check out Girls Next Door On YouTube | On DeviantArt
– Check out Plume On YouTube | At K Lynn’s Website
– Wanna Play Heroes of Newerth as Silhouette? You can! (Not a Promo, just a Link!)
– Live in LA? Check out Top Shelf Vocal sometime!
Other Cool Stuff
– Listen to Bombarded!
– Listen to Limetown!
Like what you hear? Support the show by visiting critsquad.com/merch and pick out a new toy for yourself, or just toss a couple bucks in the tip jar! We love you no matter what you do, but that stuff certainly doesn’t hurt either 
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 37: “Chunky Salsa”
Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:51:31 +0000
Sacha deals with the pear-shaped aftermath of his conversation with Yaroslav. Trencherman battles long odds to save his new friends.
Wanna support the show? Head to critsquad.com and click the merch tab to pick up a sweet mug, poster, or just leave some change in the tip jar! Got a message you want to share with the Crit Squad audience? Head to the Contact tab and ask about sponsoring an episode!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 36: “There’s a Troll Under Here”
Sun, 27 May 2018 03:01:07 +0000
Baldy processes The Call. Sacha gets Doughnuts. Dr Trencherman answers the phone at an inopportune time. Yaroslav contemplates a difficult option.
To Support the show, tweet your favorite episode! Or head to critsquad.com/merch to pick up a poster, mug, or just toss some change in the tip jar!
If you’d like to sponsor an episode with a message for the Crit Squad audience, hit us up at CritSqad.com/contact and we’ll get you all the details!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 35 : “The Call”
Sun, 13 May 2018 05:24:34 +0000
The squad reaps the financial rewards of their latest job. Yaro and Trencherman become close. Baldy makes a tough call.
If you’d like to support Crit Squad, tell your friends! Tweet using the #CritSquadCast hashtag, or pick up a piece of sweet Crit Squad swag at critsquad.com/merch!
Bonus Episode – John DeVries Interview!
Fri, 04 May 2018 09:08:21 +0000
In this extra bonus episode, we’ve got 14 Milligrams Himself — Chris (Sacha, Sound Designer) sits down with Johnnydeez to talk about his experience learning to play RPGs on mic, how he schedules his side projects, what makes a good story, and what he does when he’s not recording Crit Squad! Plus, we have a cool announcement!
Head to johnkdevries.com to read about what the DeVriesotron is doing with his life, and follow @johnkdevries on instagram to see his awesome pictures of nature and other things!
Want a poster? A mug? Or just to look at the fraggin sweet Year Two artwork by JUANCHOo? Head to Critsquad.com and we’ll get you sorted!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 34: “Being Jose San Juan”
Sat, 28 Apr 2018 05:41:37 +0000
The Squad continues their run against Aztechnology. Yaroslav stretches his acting muscle (he only has one, and it’s a little underdeveloped). Baldy takes a leap of faith.
SPONSORS!
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Yes, we have those now! To learn more about our Sponsor for this episode, visit Shadowhaven.info and consider the fun you aren’t currently having if you’re not a member of ShadowHaven’s living Shadowrun community!
If you would like to sponsor an episode of the show yourself, to share a project, product, or paydata you think would impact the Crit Squad audience in a positive way, visit CritSquad.com/contact and let us know what you have in mind!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 33 : “The Shimmering Flute”
Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:00:20 +0000
The Squad heads out on their third major run. Trencherman Proves his worth. Sacha stretches his acting muscles. Baldy beats the shit out of Milligram.
Also: There’s a shopping montage!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 32: “Distracting Fire”
Fri, 30 Mar 2018 21:52:18 +0000
The Squad deals with Sacha’s predicament. Yaroslav plays a killer game of COD: Amazonia, and the group plans their next move against Aztechnology.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 31: “Best Laid Plans”
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:23:53 +0000
The squad accepted their first Stateside run with no money, no permits, and duct-taped credentials. Can they succeed? Sacha tries to talk his way out of a bad situation.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 30: “Procession”
Sat, 03 Mar 2018 02:25:40 +0000
Sacha calls in a dangerous favor, and the Squad gets their next…job. They’ll have to remember not to think of them as assignments. They find their new home away from home. (Don’t touch the books.)
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 29: “Arrival”
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:00:25 +0000
The Squad arrives in New Jersey after an interminable ride in a shipping container. Yaroslav gets in touch with an old friend, and Baldy receives a mysterious voice message…
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 28: “Departure”
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:48:32 +0000
Artery introduces the squad to a new and dangerous ally. The squad finds a way out of London. A friend is left behind.
GM Tips and Shadowrun Anarchy VS SR5 with Austin Rusk And Ozzkore!
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:00:06 +0000
The last bonus episode before Crit Squad : Year Two begins puts Crit Squad GM Austin Rusk and Join The Anarchy’s Ozzkore in the same talk about which system works best for what scenarios: Shadowrun Anarchy, or Shadowrun Fifth Edition?
Plenty of fantastic conversation and several surprising answers from two talented GMs, plus GM tips, Behind-the-Scenes info, and more in this bonus episode of Crit Squad!
Visit shadowcasters.network, watch JTA at twitch.tv/shadowcastersnetwork, or check out Join The Anarchy on Youtube!
Sat, 23 Dec 2017 03:46:49 +0000
Bonus content! Damian from Violent Life, Mr Johnson from The Arcology, and Lindsay & Chris from Crit Squad join forces to talk RPGs, Podcasting, and answer audience questions about what goes on Behind The Scenes in our shows. Enjoy!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Season One Finale Part II: “14 Milligrams”
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:22:02 +0000
Galt gets a new set o’ limbs…and some other stuff. Milligram undergoes surgery, and a secret is revealed.
This episode marks the end of Crit Squad : Year One. There will be a brief hiatus while we go on holiday breaks, make dastardly plans, and record more material; all before our return to the Matrix in January!
For updates and Year Two announcements, stay tuned to the feed and follow us on Twitter @CritSquadCast!
Special Kamikaze Unit – Season One Finale Part I: “Fine Without You”
Sat, 18 Nov 2017 01:58:52 +0000
The Squad takes their first break in a long time; and their first funded break ever. Galt makes strange headway with Saiorse. Baldy names her new pet. Milligram has no idea what is about to happen to him, but he has a box full of kittens.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 25: “For A Few Kittens More”
Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:25:04 +0000
The Squad encounters their most dangerous foe to date. Milligram risks everything to keep his friends safe. Sacha and Baldy share a tense moment.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 24: “A Fistful of Kittens”
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:44:01 +0000
The squad ventures into the countryside to retrieve a key asset. Milligram finds some happiness in this dark world. Baldy makes a new friend.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 23: “…And Carry On”
Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:42:19 +0000
The squad tries to move on after suffering a major loss. Baldy copes with some guilt and learns something new about her mysterious past. Galt takes a gamble with an old relationship. Milligram orders one of everything, and Sacha exits through the Kitchen.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 22: “Any Given Day”
Fri, 15 Sep 2017 21:23:42 +0000
Having made a difficult choice, the squad prepares for surgery. Artery shows off his medical skills. The squad prepares to embark on their second-ever mission together, with some major unexpected hurdles to overcome. Saorise invites them into her home for dinner.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 21: “The Gravestone of Dane Henry Smythe”
Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:25:02 +0000
The Squad makes it out of Germany, mostly alive, and immediately faces a new challenge. Sacha is coping. Baldy drinks tequila. We learn more about True Patriot’s ‘relationship’ with Darla Hellscream than any one man should. Milligram has to make a tough choice.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 20: “The Neckar River Styx”
Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:20:34 +0000
In the aftermath of their very first run, the Squad has to make good on their deal with the Vory or face some serious questions about their continued survival.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 19: “Limbs and Skin”
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 22:32:18 +0000
The squad contends with a complication. Baldy takes one for the team. Sacha’s aim is true. Milligram helps the squad through a tough spot.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 18: “Smash and Grab”
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:58:52 +0000
The Squad embarks on their first assignment.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 17: “Mission Prep 101”
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:16:44 +0000
The Squad plans their first job outside captivity. Gable does some internet shopping.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 16: “Truth By Galt”
Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:48:58 +0000
John Galt digs deep into his relationships, and learns a great deal about the rest of the squad in the process. The Turk hands the squad their first ‘official’ assignment.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 15: “The Turk”
Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:26:30 +0000
The Squad takes care of their dirty laundry, and head into the sprawl to track down the location of the mysterious Turk. Sacha finds a new suit. Baldy develops her taste in music. Milligram gets down with his bad self.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 14: “Fifty Feet From Deutschland”
Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:20:15 +0000
The Squad makes it into the Frankfurt sprawl in one piece. Gable and Sacha call in some favors. Baldy is introduced to Blood-Rock.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 13: “The Girl From Ipanema”
Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:37:53 +0000
The Squad gives themselves up to the border authorities. Baldy uncovers new abilities. Gable gets his One Phone Call.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 12: “Glow Jerky”
Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:30:39 +0000
The Squad has some vomit containment issues to deal with. Gable finds a way out while Milligram floors it. Sacha confesses an apology.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 11: “Keep. On. Dragging.”
Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:28:46 +0000
The Squad continues their fight for their lives. Sacha takes a dive. Milligram finds an old skill to be extraordinarily useful to the group’s continued survival. Gable plies his trade, with explosive results.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 10: “Nothing More Than to be Just Like You…”
Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:44:19 +0000
The Squad escapes into the irradiated wilderness and encounters a new foe. Baldy stretches her legs. Milligram meets his match.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 9: Passengers
Tue, 24 Jan 2017 04:35:13 +0000
The Squad goes under the knife to rid themselves of a troublesome restriction. A deal is struck, and the squad undertakes a morally grey escape plan. Galt is as much an actor as he is a journalist. Gable gets carried away. Baldy keeps a level head under pressure.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 8: Coup de Grâce
Thu, 05 Jan 2017 21:03:45 +0000
The Squad goes deeper down the barrel. Galt takes a chance in the Matrix. Olga offers the squad an extremely tempting deal while Sacha applies narcotics to a difficult problem. Milligram showcases some hidden emergency medical knowledge.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 7: Down the Barrel
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 07:40:11 +0000
The Squad tests the “look like you’re supposed to be there” trick to its limits, with surprising results. True Patriot calibrates his arsenal. Sacha performs a physics experiment. A new danger is revealed.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 6: “Coffee Broken”
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:48:41 +0000
The discovery of an underground facility leads the squad to think perhaps they haven’t been given the whole story about their assignment. Sacha’s size comes in handy. Milligram uses his strength to subvert security…for a minute, anyway.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 5: “That’s Distressing…”
Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:00:26 +0000
The squad regroups after the last battle. Broken and stranded, they resort to violent measures to unlock the secret of the mysterious cottage in the middle of the SOX. Videogame fans among you will recognize the potential danger of what they uncover…
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 4: “The Expendables”
Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:01:10 +0000
Beaten and Bleeding from a hilarious number of very large holes, the squad regroups and learns just how alone they are in this ordeal. Jon Galt showcases some of his more illicit skillset. Sacha nearly breaks a priceless piece of computing equipment.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 3: “Moral Relativism”
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:00:37 +0000
Having survived mortal danger ten minutes into their first assignment–a danger new to some–the squad must regroup and find safety before the radioactive wilderness comes to claim them.
And there’s that mysterious cottage in the distance…
Crit Squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Jeff Chaney, Chris Henry, and John DeVries. And we’re really sorry about all the swearing.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 2: “Radio, Active.”
Sat, 22 Oct 2016 00:20:20 +0000
The squad is dumped into the middle of a radioactive wasteland, tasked with finding secret data from a seemingly abandoned site. Before they get their bearings, a new enemy emerges and leaves some of the group struggling for their lives. And it’s not even Tuesday yet…
Crit Squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Jeff Chaney, Chris Henry, and John DeVries. And we’re really sorry about all the swearing.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 1: You Won’t Have to Jump
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:57:02 +0000
In the very first episode of Crit Squad, we meet our heroes: some horrible criminals with bombs in their heads!
A Bald Orc Woman with badass snake tattoos and no memory of anything!
A Beefy enforcer with an eastern European accent and an adorable brain injury!
A Japanese dwarf raised in New York, with [Surprise!] a huge authority problem!
A Journalist who knows way too much about drugs!
A Barista in too-tight pants with a LARGE collection of guns and a deeply unsettling smile!
Follow them as they cope with their newfound imprisonment in the only way they know how: by trying to escape in a highly risky and explosive fashion!
Crit Squad is Lindsay Zana, Eric Snyder, Jeff Chaney, Chris Henry, and John DeVries. And we’re really sorry about all the swearing.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 0: “Intro to Crit Squad”
Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:37:45 +0000
It’s probably hard to find sympathy in your hearts for a bunch of career criminals. But c’mon, it’s not like you wage slaves are gonna change anything about the world either, right?
In this stylized, action-packed, live-play RPG show, five career criminals wake up in prison with bags on their heads and bombs in their brains. Will they follow orders and do as their told (probably not) or will they get those bombs out of their noggins and go on to Run another day? Realistically, that’s a big ol’ probably not on that last one too—In fact it’s unlikely anyone will survive. But we don’t know, because we haven’t played it yet!
Oh, and, uh…maybe don’t listen to this one out loud at work. Or around your kids. Or…y’know…
…the point is there are lots of swears.