Crit Squad
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsIt'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, actual-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.
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Episodes
Special Kamikaze Unit – Epilogue: Jaanipäev
June 24, 2021 09:04 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MBThree years after the events of the Special Kamikaze Unit Series Finale, Dr. Trencherman finds himself stranded at an unexpected holiday gathering. —– TWITTERSES! Lindsay Zana: @lindsayzana Chris Henry: @mrstonebender Austin Rusk: @austinrusk —– SUPPORT THE SHOW! If you wanna help us keep the lights on with a group of fine, like-minded folks, head […]
Special Kamikazi Unit – Series Finale: “At the End of the Day”
February 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe 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.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 58: “Escape from Castle Toompea”
December 15, 2019 04:59 - 20 minutes - 19 MBSacha 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?
Ep 56: I Have Seen Daylight
October 18, 2019 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe squad presses on toward their ultimate final encounter. Blood is shed. A hero 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! Every […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 57: “I Have Seen Daylight”
October 18, 2019 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe squad presses on toward their ultimate final encounter. Blood is shed. A hero 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! Every […]
Ep 55: Down
September 20, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 56: “Down”
September 20, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 55: “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”
August 31, 2019 08:10 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe 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. SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or […]
Ep 54: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
August 31, 2019 08:10 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe 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. SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad Or, support the show by telling a friend! Or! OR! Come say Hi on twitter or […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 54: “The Beginning of the End”
August 09, 2019 08:15 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThe 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. SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad Or, support the show by telling a friend! […]
Ep 53: The Beginning of the End
August 09, 2019 08:15 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThe 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. SUPPORT THE SHOW at Patreon.com/critqsuad Or, support the show by telling a friend! […]
Ep 52: A Meeting at Old Hans
July 21, 2019 01:08 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBTrencherman 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 53: “A Meeting at Old Hans”
July 21, 2019 01:08 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBTrencherman 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 52: “The Broken Rule”
July 07, 2019 05:07 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBSacha 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 […]
Ep 51: The Broken Rule
July 07, 2019 05:07 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBSacha 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 51: “Like We Always Have”
June 21, 2019 11:46 - 47.1 MBThe squad reconnects, but there's no time to catch their breath. They need to get to Europe before their trail burns ahead of them.
Ep 50: Like We Always Have
June 21, 2019 11:46 - 47.1 MBThe squad reconnects, but there's no time to catch their breath. They need to get to Europe before their trail burns ahead of them.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 50: “There’s Always a Price”
June 07, 2019 07:57 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThe 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 […]
Ep 49: There’s Always a Price
June 07, 2019 07:57 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThe 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 49: “The Commanding Truth”
May 25, 2019 01:27 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBThe Squad escapes to Terminal Underground. Someone falls behind. Sacha has a bad day. The group learns something new about an old friend. ———- 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 […]
Ep 48: The Commanding Truth
May 25, 2019 01:27 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBThe Squad escapes to Terminal Underground. Someone falls behind. Sacha has a bad day. The group learns something new about an old friend. ———- 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 48: “Canticle for a True Patriot”
May 10, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe 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. WE HAVE A PATREON! Visit patreon.com/critsquad to check it out! It’s a newborn! Folks have asked over the past couple years, and we […]
Ep 47: Canticle for a True Patriot
May 10, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe 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. WE HAVE A PATREON! Visit patreon.com/critsquad to check it out! It’s a newborn! Folks have asked over the past couple years, and we […]
Season Three Teaser!
May 03, 2019 10:30 - 3 minutes - 7.84 MBIT. 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 […]
Bonus Episode – Year Two Deep Dive!
December 21, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIt’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 […]
Bonus Episode – Austin Rusk!
December 09, 2018 19:10 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBWe 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, […]
Bonus Episode – Q&A With the Crit Squad!
November 22, 2018 23:18 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThanks 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”
November 09, 2018 10:21 - 35 minutes - 34 MBSacha 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 […]
Year Two Finale – Wherever You Go
November 09, 2018 10:21 - 35 minutes - 34 MBSacha helps Trencherman correct a decades-old travesty. Baldy looks inward. The Squad comes together. <hr /> 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 […]
Trials of Id – Part VI: The True Name
October 20, 2018 04:53 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAfter fighting 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.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part VI: “The True Name”
October 20, 2018 04:53 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAfter fighting 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.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part V : “The Beast Inside”
October 08, 2018 22:21 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWith only Trencherman untouched by the spirit, the squad journeys deeper into the plane of Id, following a trail of desolation and despair. Sacha overcomes an old fear. Baldy's aim is true.
Trials of Id – Part V : The Beast Inside
October 08, 2018 22:21 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWith only Trencherman untouched by the spirit, the squad journeys deeper into the plane of Id, following a trail of desolation and despair. Sacha overcomes an old fear. Baldy's aim is true.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part IV : “Convenience”
September 25, 2018 05:22 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBA 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.
Trials of Id – Part IV : Convenience
September 25, 2018 05:22 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBA 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.
Trials of Id – Part III : The Longest Passage
September 15, 2018 03:35 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe squad travels further into the Shadow Spirit's domain, and this time Sacha is the one ensnared by its power.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part III : “The Longest Passage”
September 15, 2018 03:35 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe squad travels further into the Shadow Spirit's domain, and this time Sacha is the one ensnared by its power.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part II : “The Open Mouth”
September 07, 2018 08:03 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBDr 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 […]
Trials of Id – Part II : The Open Mouth
September 07, 2018 08:03 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBDr 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 […]
Trials of Id – Part I : The Quiet Ramble
September 03, 2018 10:02 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Squad flies a bathtub into Central Park. They gain new insights into each other's personalities. Nikolai notices something odd.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Trials of Id Part I : “The Quiet Ramble”
September 03, 2018 10:02 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Squad flies a bathtub into Central Park. They gain new insights into each other's personalities. Nikolai notices something odd.
Ep 39: Dog Movies
August 17, 2018 18:52 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThe 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep.40: “Dog Movies”
August 17, 2018 18:52 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThe 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 39: “Worth the Price”
July 31, 2018 23:22 - 1 minute - 50.4 MBThe 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.
Ep 38: Worth the Price
July 31, 2018 23:22 - 1 minute - 50.4 MBThe 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.
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 38: “Free”
July 16, 2018 05:58 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAfter a harrowing battle, the squad deals with a difficult choice. Baldy meets an old friend.
Ep 37: Free
July 16, 2018 05:58 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAfter a harrowing battle, the squad deals with a difficult choice. Baldy meets an old friend.
Bonus Episode – Lindsay Zana Interview!
June 22, 2018 18:55 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBWe 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 […]
Special Kamikaze Unit – Ep. 37: “Chunky Salsa”
June 09, 2018 04:51 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBSacha 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 […]
Ep 36: Chunky Salsa
June 09, 2018 04:51 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBSacha 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 […]