The Critshow
The Critshow is an actual play podcast from Critshow Studios that follows the Indiana Paranormal Task-force through Monster of the Week and other Powered by the Apocalypse games. It has 532 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 33 to 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of about $360 to $1,250 per episode.
A 532-episode horror actual play with a loyal, rating-rich Apple audience
- Weekly episodes of roughly 33 minutes give a steady, predictable slot for host-read placements.
- Apple Podcasts shows 309 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- The show is explicit=0 and centers on monster-hunting fiction, a clean context for mid-roll reads.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- actual play, serialized narrative, multi-arc campaign
- Tone
- playful, suspenseful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and no sponsor is named in the description or titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Horror monster-hunting fiction with combat themes, flagged explicit=0 in the feed; no explicit titles among the last 20 episodes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/the-critshow |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1390944329 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6ab3d85fd4c02b0e0db… |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: The Bog Witch? (Ep 6) | 2026-10-14 | 43 min |
| Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Flickering Reality (Ep 5) | 2026-10-14 | 47 min |
| Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Concerning the Bone Man (Ep 4) | 2026-10-14 | 37 min |
| Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Abominable (Ep 3) | 2026-10-07 | 52 min |
| Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Arrows and Oatmeal (Ep 2) | 2026-10-07 | 56 min |
| Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival: Open Season (Ep 1) | 2026-10-07 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A group of friends have their lives turned upside down when they find themselves placed as the last line of defense between the everyday world and the things that go bump in the night.This actual play podcast uses Monster of the Week and other Powered by the Apocalypse games, all within the same dimension hopping narrative, to follow the Indiana Paranormal Task-force (IPT) as they are thrust into…
About The Critshow
The Critshow is an actual play podcast produced by Critshow Studios and hosted on Acast. It follows a group of friends who become the last line of defense against the supernatural, using Monster of the Week and other Powered by the Apocalypse games inside a dimension-hopping narrative that centers on the Indiana Paranormal Task-force.
The feed lists 532 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 33 minutes. The show's recent arcs include Cobbler's Cryptid Carnival, Perils & Princesses, Trophy Dark and Cryptoid Cavaliers. Apple Podcasts shows 309 ratings with a 4.8 average, and the publisher is listed as Critshow Studios.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults in the United States who enjoy horror fiction and tabletop roleplaying, though the feed does not report listener data. The show shows no sponsors in its feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode, suited to tabletop gaming and entertainment brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Critshow can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Critshow
How much does The Critshow charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is The Critshow about?
The Critshow is an actual play podcast in which friends battle supernatural threats as the Indiana Paranormal Task-force, using Powered by the Apocalypse tabletop rules.
How do I contact The Critshow about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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