Cosmic Crit: A Starfinder Actual Play Podcast
Cosmic Crit • Comedy, Leisure, Improv, Games, Hobbies
Cosmic Crit • Comedy, Leisure, Improv, Games, Hobbies
Cosmic Crit: A Starfinder Actual Play Podcast
Cosmic Crit • Comedy, Leisure, Improv, Games, Hobbies
Cosmic Crit • Comedy, Leisure, Improv, Games, Hobbies

About

Cosmic Crit is a weekly Actual Play podcast centered on the new Starfinder RPG from Paizo. Listen to the shenanigans as a seasoned GM, a couple of noobs, and some RPG veterans explore the galaxy and fight monsters on behalf of the Starfinder Society. It's a little roleplay, a lot of natural 20s (we hope), and plenty of fun.

Episodes

  • Introducing Cosmic Crit, a Starfinder Actual Play Podcast
    Welcome, one and all, to the Cosmic Crit show, where we are rolling dice on an Actual Play podcast of the Starfinder Roleplaying Game. Our first few episodes will be coming out in August, right after the game releases. In the meantime feel free to subscr
  • 000: Meet the Players
    Get to know each of the five players (and our awesome GM) who will be participating in the Cosmic Crit podcast. Our experience levels vary greatly. Some of us are just starting out with tabletop RPGs, while others have enjoyed them for more than a decad
  • 001: Space Hooligans
    In our inaugural episode, we meet each of the playing characters as they cross paths in the seedy HUD Bar deep in Absalom Station in the Starfinder universe. Rami, Alyndra, ANDIS, Edrass, and Gnak each have their (relatively) innocuous reasons for enteri
  • 002: Opening Volley
    In our first episode based on the Dead Suns Adventure Path of Starfinder, our heroes embark on a mission to meet their Starfinder Society contact for orders when they find themselves caught between two opposing factions. Still virtual strangers, the five
  • 003: Gobstopped
    Following their defeat of the Level 21 Crew and the Downside Kings, our adventurers decide to pay a visit to Starfinder Society headquarters. But as they start to leave, they run into three unexpected obstacles, and our heroes are put to the test.
  • 004: The Kreel Deal
    The Starfinder Society graciously welcomes our adventurers at their station headquarters, The Lorespire. There, they meet with a Shirren, whose name no one knows how to spell or pronounce except the GM. The Shirren suspects Kreel may not have been merely
  • 005: The Hardscrabble Connection
    As our adventurers continue to unravel the mystery surrounding Kreels death, they must work through some disagreement and confusion. But despite a few communication difficulties, they succeed in attaining more information, thanks in large part to the cle
  • 006: Dancing Kings
    Following the leads discovered in their investigations during Episode 5: The Hardscrabble Connection, our heroes meet up with the Level 21 Crew as scheduled. The discussion proves fruitful, thanks, in part, to Ysoki camaraderie. Next, the adventurers mak
  • 007: Battle Service
    As the band of misfits continues their search of the Downside Kings hideout, the Fusion Queen, they come across some unsavory characters. Engaging in nearly constant combat, the adventurers wonder if they have finally met their match, but in the end, one
  • 008: Cosmo Crit
    We catch up to our heroes at the end of their harrowing fight against Ferani Nendaz and the Downside Kings in the Fusion Queen. They call in a few favors from their friendsies, the Level 21 Crew, then head to the HUD Bar to meet up with Chex Mix, the Shi
  • 009: Night of the Living Diplomat
    All rested up, our heroes receive a summons from the Eoxian Embassy on Absalom Station. They agree to meet with the diplomat Gevalarsk, who sends them on their next mission to find out the truth about the Acteon, the ship that mysteriously returned with
  • 010: A Nightmare on Helm Street
    Gnak and his friends face off against a trio out for some ysoki blood. The party visits Astral Extractions headquarters, and ANDIS finds a disturbing image from their past. The heroes board a space shuttle and begin their mission to the Acreon.
  • 011: Parasital Activity
    After their harrowing starship battle in episode 10, our heroes find themselves in range of their destination, the Acreon. Cautiously, they decide to venture inside. But it turns out the Acreon isnt as empty as they thought! No spoilers; Youll have to li
  • X01: Halloween Special: Tales from the Crit
    Happy Halloween! In this very special episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers take a break from the battles aboard the Acreon for a creepy tale.
  • X02: Crit Stop: An Extra Life Game Day Special
    Our contribution to Extra Life Game Day comes in the form of a fun special episode, featuring side stories and amazing Absalom Advertisements submitted by our listeners.
  • 012: Hakuna Akata
    Our adventurers proceed with their search of the Acreon, but another teammate falls prey to the Akata -- who will it be?
  • 013: No Rest for the Weakened
    We join our heroes as they attempt to rest up, but their respite is short-lived as one of the already-weakened party members is bitten for a second time. They do get some help from some old friends, though -- familiar faces from Episode 3: Gobstopped.
  • 014: Straight Outta Acreon
    All healed up, our heroes venture out of the Acreon and to the dreaded drift rock. While theyre not sure exactly what theyre looking for, what they do find is certainly not what they had expected. So... whats down there on that rock? Crit Bit: Hear a hau
  • 015: Drift Rock the Casbah
    For the first time since joining forces, the group splits the party, as ANDIS-147 flies off in pursuit of their nemesis, Darius Gilcrest. Who will live and who will die out there on that drift rock? Crit Bit: Get to know Alyndra Vallis.
  • 016: Live After Void Death
    Cautiously, the group continues their search through the mysterious cave on the Drift Rock. But they quickly discover they arent alone. Will they survive the zombie-infested cave? And just what kind of cave is this, after all?
  • 017: Capt Nash’s Haunted Ship Club Band
    Deep in the bowels of the Drift Rock, our adventurers discover the fate of one M. Nash. Who was she, and what dangers do her logs portend? A welcome sight awaits them at the end of their exploratory quest. Crit Bits: Rob McCreary, Starfinder developer an
  • 018: Sunrise Maiden and the Infinite Radness
    Our heroes board their newfound ship and make their way back to Absalom Station. But they quickly find the journey wont quite be smooth sailing they hoped for. A familiar, dreadful figure pops up on board, and they find themselves embroiled in space comb
  • X03: Dice Hard, Cosmic Critmas Special 2017
    High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One group has managed to escape… A band of skittermanders hiding somewhere inside. They’re eager, hyper… and the only chance anyone has got. Crit Bi
  • 019: Girl With the Sidereal Tattoo
    Our heroes return triumphantly to Absalom Station to find that they have gone viral on the Infosphere, thanks to their adventures on the Drift Rock streamed on Eoxian Reality TV. At Starfinder Society HQ, they are given their next mission: to follow in t
  • 020: Brain New World
    Arriving on Castrovel, our adventurers find a scandal has struck the University of Qabarat. Arriving on Castrovel, our adventurers find a scandal has struck the University of Qabarat. Crit Bits: Friend of the show, Family Guy staff writer, and all-around
  • 021: The Fault in Our Solstarni
    Our heroes venture out into grittier areas of Qabarat in search of clues as to the whereabouts of the missing Professor. But they quickly find themselves separated and under attack.
  • 022: Kaukariki-Tikki-Tavi
    The crew find the jungles of Ukulam on Castrovel inhospitable, to say the least, as they battle extreme heat, terrifying fauna, and even vicious flora. Will they survive their journey? Crit Bits: Learn a bit about Rami, the moody technomancer, and the or
  • 023: Ksarik Park
    Freshly leveled up, our adventurers continue their journey through the jungles of Castrovel. But soon they realize theyre being hunted... and theyre not the only ones.
  • 024: How to Lose a Sniper in 10 Rounds
    Our heroes find themselves face to face with a massive Rinkroda -- the pointy-toothed creature the botanist warned Gnak about. But they soon discover that yet more foes await them as they journey deeper into the jungle.
  • 025: Slay Anything
    Our heroes find themselves running into obstacle after obstacle in this episode as they make their way to the Temple. Unfortunately, not everyone gets there unscathed.
  • 026: Accosted in Translation
    Arriving at the door to the temple, our heroes find it guarded by an ancient elf. Stellar knowledge proves useful as they traverse the temples antechamber in search of the cultists. Will they survive the elven traps? Will they find those whom they seek?
  • 027: The Shape of Slaughter
    An intricate puzzle and sentient statues guard the inner sanctum. Alyndra has a visionary experience. The group faces off against the famed cult leader Tahomen.
  • 028: It’s Always Sunny in Qabarat
    Following their harrowing journey through the jungles of Ukalam, the adventurers head back to civilization. Alyndra and Andis-147 are in for a big surprise when they return to the University of Qabarat. Meanwhile, crushed by Ralkawis death, Edrass goes t
  • 029: Rami’s Vice
    The team finds themselves embroiled in a street fight with mercenaries searching for Rami. Back at the Drift Rider, they find the goblins terrified of a ferocious beast who has boarded the ship. Things go from bad to worse when they are approached by a p
  • 030: Game of Bones
    Edrass enters the Rusty Rivet alone, to find old friends -- and enemies. After their tangle with the pirates, the team heads to K-2904 in the Diaspora, continuing their search for Cult of the Devourer fanatics.
  • 031: Skreesire Hills K9204
    Our heroes discover a pile of corpses and a cavern of cuties before facing off against the big bad. Will they succeed or be added to the pile?
  • x04: Pronkfinder
    In this weeks Special Episode, the Cosmic Crit crew celebrates the announcement of Pathfinder 2nd Edition by playing a game of OG Fantasy TTRPG. Will they end up liking Pathfinder over Starfinder and change the shows format? Since this is our April Fools
  • 032: Cultistvania
    Our heroes descend into the Star Eaters Spine to figure out what happened to the Cult of the Devourer.
  • 033: Star Eox
    On their way to meet up with Captain Okwana and her crew, our heroes are beset by mysterious -- and aggressive -- starcraft.
  • x05: Besmara’s Bounty (Called Shot Crossover)
    In this very special episode, we get a look at life aboard the Rusty Rivet. The fine folks of The Called Shot Podcast joined our GM Patrick for a fun one-off, playing as the pirates in Captain Okwanas crew of space pirates.
  • 034: MonsterUnknown’s Splattergrounds
    Our adventurers head to Eox to meet their contact on behalf of the Starfinder Society. But first, theyre approached by an unexpected character and find themselves thrust into an exciting side quest.
  • 035: PhoeGnak Wright: Space Attorney
    Having somehow survived their appearance on Eoxian Reality TV, our heroes head to meet up with Waneda Trux, their contact in the Ministry of Eternal Vigilance. But not before they discover that one of their comrades has been hiding something...
  • 036: My Neighbor Marrowblight
    The crew follows the clues they discovered, in search of the fabled Marrowblight. But they arent prepared for what they find first...
  • 037: Rami 1/2
    Having bested the Marrowblight, the crew begins their return to Orphys, but they run into some trouble traversing Skullcap Gorge.
  • x06: Cowboy Recap Feat. Amanda Hamon Kunz
    Were halfway through the Dead Suns Adventure Path, and we thought it was high time we took a look back at all that has happened so far. Were also joined by the amazing Amanda Hamon Kunz, Managing Developer at Paizo and author of Book 3 of the Dead Suns A
  • 038: Aeon Nemesis Evangelion
    The crew departs for Nejeor, and they begin a long trip aboard the Drift Rider. But their journey is soon interrupted by a menacing pair from the Azlanti Star Empire.
  • 039: Docking Bays of Future Past
    Arriving in Nejeor-6, the crew finds a floating city inhabited by an unknown people.
  • 040: The Hard Light Goodbye
    Our adventurers head for the Maze of Ghosts to commune with the ancient Kish of Istamek. But it isnt quite the spook house they bargained for...
  • 041: Kish Man … Kish Monster!
    Having faced the Maze of Ghosts, the crew heads to the House of Renewal in further track the Cults movements during their time in Istamek.
  • 042: Crisis on Floating Islands
    Our adventurers are cornered by Chief Hoyfeq and his Kish army. Tzayl helps them make a pact -- one that will have dire consequences if they fail.
  • 043: Mad Moss: Fungi Room
    A house covered with and filled with strange fungus? What could possibly go wrong?
  • 044: Vallis in Wonderland
    Our heroes begin their trek across Istamek to confront Huntmaster Zavra in the Temple Found. On the way, Alyndra takes a dip in the Dreaming Pool and experiences a vivid series of visions. Crit Bit: Dan Peck of Saving Throw Shows Deepwater Deep Starfinde
  • 045: The Fifth Elemental
    Deep in the Temple Found, our adventurers continue their trek toward Huntmaster Xavra. But their way is blocked by alchemical remnants and Kish foes.
  • 046: Big Trouble With Little Xavra
    Our adventurers finally come face to face with Huntmaster Xavra in the Temple Found. Things do not go quite according to plan...
  • 047: The Andis Family
    ANDIS-147 is unconscious on the floor. But why? What will become of everyones favorite Android Mechanic?
  • x07a: You Just Got Help’d
    Were taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming for skittermander-y times with Skittershot, the Starfinder scenario released on Free RPG Day earlier this year. Join our crew of four adorable skittermanders as they embark on a quest to help e
  • x07b: Help-a-Ton
    We conclude our play-through of Skitter Shot, the Starfinder RPG scenario released for Free RPG Day 2018. Our little skitters found their beloved captain Knick-Knack, but theyve got an evil AI to deal with!
  • 048: ANDIS’s Game
    When we last saw our adventurers, they (and we) were waiting with bated breath to find out the fate of ANDIS-147 before setting off after the Cult of the Devourer.
  • 049: Speaker for the Devourer
    On their way to the planetoid, our adventurers are interrupted by one Darius Gilcrest (now The Jangly Man) and must defeat the Singularity in starship combat.
  • 050: The Jangly Man’s Guide to the Galaxy
    Having bested the Jangly Man (née Darius Gilcrest) in starship battle, our adventurers board his ship to face him head-on.
  • 051: Tooth or Dare
    After doling out the goodies from their Cosmic Crate, our adventurers head out into the jungle terrain of the nearest planetoid, Gate #1. But they quickly realize that theyve bitten off more than they can chew.
  • 052: Gnak Trap
    Our heroes venture inside a mysterious and ancient Kishalee building to find crazy cultists, cute creatures, haunting holograms, and tricky traps.
  • 053: The Game of Strife
    With their front line lizard fatigued, our heroes forge ahead to fight some shady shades and cultists.
  • 054: House of Hax
    Challenged to a hacking duel against a rogue hologram, the knowledgeable nerds try their hand at calming the computers, while the ferocious fighters prepare for an onslaught of cultists.
  • 055: Creature From the Back Room
    Having bested the rogue AI and restored the friendly one (we think) to command of Gate #1s control panel, our heroes make plans to head out in search of Null-9. But first, theyve got to see whats behind that last door...
  • 056: Edrassferatu
    Our adventurers set off in search of Null-9 to keep her and her crew of cultists from opening the gateway to the Stellar Degenerator. Going down...!
  • 057: Carnival of Rolls
    Our adventurers continue their search for Null-9 in Gate facility #2 and come up against some suspicious foes.
  • 058: The Cabinets of Dr. Kishalee
    Tempted by the lure of a mysterious armory, our heroes take a bit of a detour to see what goodies they can find. But in their search, they find a few baddies, too.
  • x08: Halloween 2018 – Monster Pod
    In this very special Halloween episode, the (virtual) tables turn in a way none of the players expect.
  • 059: Null-9 Explains It All
    Our adventurers find themselves face-to-face with Null-9, who reveals shocking details about her and ANDIS-149s past.
  • 060: Legends of the Hidden Gateway
    The Thirteenth Gate, conclusion Progress: 70% to 11th Level It’s the epic conclusion of Book 5 of the Dead Suns Adventure Path! The crew confronts Null-9 for the last time, but she’s not the only foe they’re going to have to best in the
  • 061: AAHHH!!! Real Flashbacks
    As we start book 6, we take a trip back in time before the gateway opens up to talk about the characters and what they do to prepare for what lies ahead of them.
  • 062: Salute Your Corpse
    Our adventurers see an epic space battle going on in the skies above them. But before they can get off planet, they have to wrest a ship from Corpse Fleet.
  • 063: Fly Casual
    Empire of Bones, continued Progress: 0% to 12th Level Our heroes attempt to sneak aboard the Corpse Fleet Dreadnaught, Empire of Bones. But they’re in for a few surprises when they arrive. But wait! There’s more… Join our Discord channel, Cosmic Cr
  • 064: Scruffy-Looking Gnak-Hurter
    Our adventurers find themselves confronted by a team of security robots in the corridor of the Empire of Bones.
  • 065: The Empire of Bones Strikes Back
    The crew discovers an undead hacker who has it out for them. Will they survive?
  • x09: Hit Point Break, Cosmic Critmas Special 2018
    Once again, were taking a break from the Dead Suns Adventure Path to bring you a very special homebrew episode. Consider it our holiday gift to you, our loyal listeners. Crit Bit: Stick around for a very special Crit Bit, featuring the winner of our Crea
  • 066: Attack of the Cloaked
    Armed with the secrets behind Malakars Project Tombstone, the crew continues to make their way through the Empire of Bones. But they soon realize that traveling by foot just wont do. Luckily, Ramis got some handy-dandy spells up his sleeve...
  • 067: Murder on the Corpse Express
    The crew steals a tram to speed up their travel through the Empire of Bones, but it comes at a price.
  • 068: The Ellicoth Company
    Confronted by a trio of ellicoth, our adventurers continue to fight their way through the Empire of Bones. Turns out, the Corpse Fleet keeps some frightening pets.
  • 069: Raiders of the Loot Ark
    After staking claim on precious artifacts they found aboard the Empire of Bones, our heroes continue their march to the bridge. But it seems the commanding officers are prepared for their arrival.
  • 070: Guns N’ecrosis
    The gang makes their way to the bridge of the Empire of Bones and face off against a few ..ahem.. worthy foes. Were coming for you, Admiral!
  • 071: Spacewalls
    We join our adventurers in the midst of an epic battle against Admiral Serovox aboard the Empire of Bones. Will they make it through alive?
  • 072: Exit Through the Crit Shop
    They may have conquered the Empire of Bones, but theyve still got to get off the ship before it blows to smithereens! Will they escape in time?
  • 073: So Long and Thanks for All the Crits
    Theyve stopped the Corpse Fleet and destroyed the Stellar Degenerator. So what now? Find out what happens to Edrass, Alyndra, ANDIS-147, Rami, and Gnak following the events in the Dead Suns Adventure Path.
  • x10: Flip & Burn: Looking Back on Season 1
    Listen in as the cast of Cosmic Crit reflects on their experiences with the season 1 campaign, Dead Suns.
  • S2 | 074: Cosmic Crit: The Next Generation
    Its time to introduce the new Cosmic Crit crew for Season 2s campaign, Against the Aeon Throne!
  • S2 | 075: The Unusual Suspects
    The season 2 campaign begins in earnest! Meet each of our player characters and find out how they got tangled up in the looming adventure. Were not on the Drift Rider anymore!
  • S2 | 076: Cosmic Crit and the Order of the Phoenix’s Respite
    The crewmates of the Phoenixs Respite make their way to their rendez-vous with Cedona on the planet Nakondis.
  • S2 | 077: Mist of Fury
    Approaching the forest planet Nakondis, our adventurers find an unwelcoming sight and seek a covert way into Madelons Landing.
  • S2 | 078: Of Mist and Men
    Blue monkeys and strangers emerge from the mist. Will our adventurers survive?
  • S2 | 079: A for Aibretta
    Our adventurers find a new friend at Madelons Landing, and they begin to plot their infiltration of the Azlanti stronghold.
  • S2 | 080: Waterwhirled
    Our heroes set off to deliver the dossier they found to Goraya Li and investigate the supposedly haunted moisture collector in town. But before they embark from the mayors house, Nikithi notices something odd about Kaz...
  • S2 | 081: Tombdrone
    The Phoenixs Respite crew, turned Revolutionaries, investigate the graveyard on the outskirts of the colony. But they find more than just tombstones there.
  • S2 | 082: A Hobgar Named Desire
    Resisting the urge to go investigate the Dalesko Settlement, the crew let loose the hobgars before finding out that Jelliks in trouble in the town square.
  • S2 | 083: Assault on Garrison 13
    Its finally time for the crew to act on their plan to infiltrate the Azlanti garrison at the center of Madelons Landing.
  • S2 | 084: Technomancing With Myself
    Our adventurers find themselves in the middle of the Azlanti garrison, confronted by a dimly lit communications room. What awaits them ahead?
  • S2 | 085: The Royal Venture Bros.
    Our heroes celebration of their victory over the Azlanti doesnt last long as they must make their way to inspect the crash site of the Royal Venture.
  • S2 | 086: Electrovore Boogaloo
    Our heroes venture inside the Royal Venture to find they arent alone aboard the wrecked ship.
  • S2 | 087: Brawl-E
    The adventurers continue their struggle against a pair of zombified Azlanti soldiers, but a murderbot has entered the fight! With the party split and worn down, will they survive?
  • S2 | 088: Crit Me With Your Best Shot
    Deep in the ruins of the wrecked Royal Venture, our heroes come up against the infamous Lt. Sharu, and things dont exactly go according to plan.
  • S2 | 089: Breaking Barazad
    Just after taking down Lt. Sharu, the crew gets word that the Azlanti ship Barazad is on its way, so the crew rushes to board the Phoenixs Respite.
  • S2 | 090: Once Upon a Time in Dalesko
    While they wait for the Phoenixs Respite to be repaired, the crew investigates strange messages coming from the mysterious Dalesko Settlement.
  • S2 | 091: Zed or Alive
    The crew embarks for the Star Empire and meet some interesting characters once they get there.
  • S2 | 092: Chutes and Spiders
    Our adventurers continue their quest to find the engineer Talmrin at Outpost Zed, but not before partaking in local delicacies and helping a citizen.
  • x11: Starfinder 101 & an Interview with Ron Lundeen
    This week on the podcast, the crew takes a break from the campaign to talk about how to get into the Starfinder Roleplaying game, as well as tips and tricks for people playing the TTRPG for the first time. Were also joined by Ron Lundeen, author of the f
  • S2 | 093: CC’s Bazaar Adventure
    The crew continues to befriend the residents of Outpost Zed and seek out the engineer Talmrin.
  • S2 | 094: The Taking of Relic 123
    With Talmrins help, the crew devise a plan to gain transport to the prison moon of Gulta.
  • S2 | 095: Talmrin’s 7
    The crew arrives at Gulta with a plan to infiltrate the tightly secured Azlanti prison so they can rescue Cedona.
  • S2 | 096: The Gulta Job
    Stopped at the front desk of the prison, the crew anxiously awaits the arrival of the Warden.
  • S2 | 097: Azlanti Infinity Warden
    The Warden Iolastrilla has seen through the crews disguises. Looks like it might be time for a fight.
  • S2 | 098: Green is the New Black
    Theyve found Cedona, but the Cosmic Crit crew still has to make good on their promise to rescue Talmrins friends as well before they can escape the Azlanti prison.
  • S2 | 099: Exit Machina
    Its time to make their daring escape from the prison moon on Gulta. Will the crew make it back to the Phoenixs Respite?
  • S2 | 100: Kick Aft
    The Phoenixs Respite is under attack!
  • S2 | 101: The Spacedock Saints
    The crew takes a much needed break at Outpost Zed, but their rest is cut short by an attack! Who could be behind this?
  • S2 | 102: Close Encounters With the Third Eye
    Having bested their almost-assassin in battle, the crew interrogates the half-orc to find out who hired the mercenary to kill them. Crit Bit: Stick around for an interview with Eleanor Ferron, Paizo developer and author of book 2 of the Against the Aeon
  • S2 | 103: Slugly Betty
    The crew faces off against the draelik Skralen, and she brings along some friends to the fight.
  • S2 | 104: A Klokworx Orange
    The crew boards the Phoenixs Respite and sets a course for Aurelos to track down Sardat Ulavestra and the rune drive.
  • S2 | 105: Crouching Goblin, Hidden Azlanti
    The crew enters Aurelos Station to find it... empty? Bumfuzzle scouts ahead to find thats not the case after all.
  • S2 | 106: Stair Wars
    Someone named Evandrian menaces the crew of the Phoenixs Respite from a catwalk above. Its time for a fight! But things dont quite go according to plan.
  • S2 | 107: Sleepless in Aurelos
    Exhausted from their throwndown against Evandrian and his friends, the crew seeks out a rest. But their nap is quickly interrupted.
  • S2 | 108: How to Get Away With Mrrgulbr
    The crew get directions to the Rune Drive and make a new aquatic friend.
  • x12: Slowpiercer – Halloween 2019 Special Episode
    Join us for an exciting stand-alone special, with Gibert returning as GM and creator of this spooky homebrew adventure!
  • S2 | 109: Hi, Robots
    Against the Aeon Throne, The Rune Drive Gambit | Episode 36 Progress: % to 7th level The crew inspects the Rune Drive, the Scion’s Vestry, and the Field Stability test area. But wait! There’s more… Support us on Patreon, where you can get
  • S2 | 110: Portal Kombat
    The party is attacked by a retreating Evandrian once more before journeying to the Bend Travel Lab, where they find two Gray Aliens and a couple of large technomagic rings.
  • Cosmic Crit & Syrinscape Present Steel Talon’s Lair
    Syrinscape has just announced the upcoming release of their soundpack for the Starfinder Beginners Box adventure, Steel Talons Lair. Syrinscape has just announced the upcoming release of their soundpack for the Starfinder Beginner’s Box adventure, Ste
  • S2 | 111: Dazed and Defused
    Evandrian teases the crew and lures them into a trap! Will they manage to save the scientists -- and themselves?
  • S2 | 112: You Don’t Mess With the Zolan
    The crewmates engage the Rune Drive in a test and each experience something unexpected before facing the Sardat himself.
  • S2 | 113: Gone in 6 Seconds
    Bumfuzzles been thrown into the chasm. Will the rest of the party survive without him as they face the Sardat?
  • S2 | 114: Star Runner 2049
    Sardat Zolan Ulavestra has teleported away, but the crew isnt out of the fray yet. Can they finish the job and escape Aurelos unscathed?
  • S2 | 115: The Madelonians
    The crew of the Phoenixs Respite returns to Nakondis to check in with the citizens of Madelons Landing before jetting off to their next adventures.
  • x13: Skitters Never Say Die, Cosmic Critmas Special 2019
    Its beginning to look a lot like Crit-mas, and that means its time for our annual tradition of bringing you a special holiday episode full of spoofs, silliness, and -- of course -- skittermanders.
  • S2 | 116: Flyby the Aeon Throne – Season 2 Retrospective
    The cast of Cosmic Crit looks back on the season 2 campaign of Against the Aeon Throne.
  • S1.5 | Drift Rider Special #1: Apocalypse Nor
    Thanks to our amazing Patreon patrons, we started a homebrew campaign several months ago that takes place after season 1s campaign of Dead Suns. We revive our beloved season 1 characters -- Alyndra, ANDIS-147, Rami, Gnak, and Edrass -- to go looking for
  • S1.5 | Drift Rider Special #2: Drift Rock Lobster
    In this episode, the Drift Rider crew explores the Drift Rock (again), and -- sure enough -- they find trouble is afoot.
  • S3 | 117: Inglourious Pronkers
    Meet our season 3 characters (!) as they join the Suskillon Defense Forces efforts against the swarm attack.
  • S3 | 117b: Season 3 Character Deep-dive
    The cast of Cosmic Crit talk about their characters for Season 3, table rules for the Attack of the Swarm! campaign, and discuss what its like for GM Patrick to be embarking on an official Paizo Adventure Path book that he wrote -- Fate of the Fifth.
  • S3 | 118: Doomed Patrol
    The crew embarks on their first cold, dark mission as a part of the fifth batallion in the fight against the swarm invasion of Suskillon.
  • S3 | 119: Band of Brinnoa
    The crew watches in horror as another city on Suskillon falls, and they begin their retreat.
  • S3 | 120: Fatigue of Legends
    The Cosmic Crit crew continues their forced march through the snowy terrain of Suskillon, pursued by Swarm.
  • S3 | 121: Bridge of Dice
    The Midnight Squad, exhausted and weary, reach the bridge separating the safe city from them -- and the Swarm. Will they make it across in time?
  • S3 | 122: The Plant With the Stolen Gun
    The crew finds safety and relief after a trying journey to Fort Gallant, but not for long.
  • S3 | 123: The Fast and the Fleetfurious
    The crew brings up the rear in a military convoy, and they run into some trouble along the way.
  • S3 | 124: Prison Fake
    On the road to Lynmari, the crew stops to help a few characters in need.
  • S3 | 125: O Briar, Where Art Thou?
    The crew comes across gunfire on the side of the road and finds its coming from an unexpected source. They also investigate the notorious prison nicknamed The Scorpion.
  • S3 | 126: Reda Dead Redemption
    The Midnight Squad approached Lynmari to find its leader acting very out of character.
  • S3 | 127: Hylax Headroom
    The crew uncover the Temple of Hylax, but they find they arent the first to arrive.
  • S3 | 128: Convecyte 451
    Investigating the eerie Temple of Hylax, the crew discovers mystical energies at work.
  • S3 | 129: Insects and the City
    Arriving in Reos City, the Midnight Squad and their passengers meet up with those who remain on planet and hatch a plan to get off.
  • S3 | 130: Full Retreat, No Surrender
    Its the exciting conclusion of Fate of the Fifth! The Midnight Squad bites off a bit more than they can chew as they attempt their escape from Suskillon.
  • S3 | 131: Breath of the Terminus Wild
    The Midnight Squad and a cadre of civilians have boarded the Terminus Wild and escaped the planet, but you didnt think the Swarm would let them go without a fight, did you?
  • S3 | 132: Sabotage Squad
    The Terminus Wild seems to be on the fritz, and the Midnight Squad suspects foul play is afoot.
  • S3 | 133: Loachwurt & Glitch
    Perplexed by the mysterious happenings around the ship, the crew heads to the cargo bay to investigate and find more than they bargained for.
  • S3 | 134: War of the Words
    Theres trouble on the ship as Loachwurt and Sprouts face off.
  • S3 | 135: Flockbuster
    The crew arrives on Ultraneous and sets out on their first mission on the new planet, checking out a faulty reservoir.
  • S3 | 136: A Song of Mice and Fire
    The Midnight Squad makes their way to fight a fire, but thats not all theyll be fighting.
  • S3 | 137: Echo7 Killed the Radio Star
    The crew sets off for the next suspected site of the Reckoners attacks in New Grakka to try to stop them before more people get hurt.
  • S3 | 138: The Reckoners’ Club
    The Midnight Squad sets off to infiltrate the headquarters of the Reckoners, led by Sister Spark.
  • S3 | 139: Sister Tracked
    The crew has Sister Spark cornered, but only one faction will make it out alive. Who will survive -- Midnight Squad or the Reckoners?
  • S3 | 140: Little Cave of Horrors
    Midnight Squad sets out to track down the mysterious ancient caves that Sister Spark was so interested in.
  • S3 | 141: The Old Man and the Seawyrm
    Midnight Squad continues to search the underground caverns to uncover clues to their importance.
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  • S3 | 142: The Apari Trap
    Midnight Squad narrowly escape the caverns, with an old friend in tow and a new lead -- references to a place called The Forever Reliquary.
  • S3 | 143: Licensed to Illemchuuva
    Were kicking off book 3 of Attack of the Swarm with a dangerous mission to visit Illemchuuva, the location of Zinnias alma mater, in search of a professor who wrote about The Forever Reliquary.
  • S3 | 144: 101 Dredgers
    Midnight Squad arrives on Illemchuuva to find themselves immediately under attack. Dredgers, dredgers, and more dredgers (along with a couple of other Swarm creatures) are coming straight for them!
  • S3 | 145: Depravedheart
    The crew ventures inside a gigantic swarm creature to try to take it down on behalf of Clade Company on Illemchuuva.
  • S3 | 146: The Chronicles of Acidic
    Midnight Squad continue to search for a way to take down an Imago from the inside. Even Zinnia never guessed theyd be inside on of these creatures, but here we are.
  • S3 | 147: Shootin’ in the Brain
    Midnight Squad finds them face-to-face with the Imagos central nervous system. Will they succeed in bringing this gigantic Swarm creature down? Will they escape its acidic guts alive?
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  • S3 | 148: Masters of the University
    Midnight Squad levels up to 6! They meet back up with Clade Company and make their way toward Zessh University, in search of Professor Galchek. Zinnia receives a mysterious invitation.
  • S3 | 149: Wet Hot Illemchuuva Summer
    As Midnight Squad searches for answers about the Forever Reliquary, they find surprises waiting for them in the lecture halls of Zessh University.
  • S3 | 150: The Absent Mindreapered Professor
    Midnight Squad uncovers more secrets within the Swarm-infested Zessh University.
  • S3 | 151: Ghosted Writer
    Zessh University is full of surprises, and the Midnight Squad faces off against their most challenging enemy yet.
  • S3 | 152: Dawn of the Cybernetic Dead
    The members of Midnight Squad venture into Zessh Universitys basement in search of servers, but first they find a creepy crawly biology lab.
  • S3 | 153: The Anti-social Network
    Its time to get those servers online so we can harvest the data -- but thats easier said than done.
  • S3 | 154: Battle Beyond the Swarm
    The battle for Illemchuuva is far from over as Midnight Squad finds themselves surrounded.
  • S3 | 155: Midnight Squad Gundam
    Midnight Squad has a new weapon to use against the Swarm on Illemchuuva. Its the climax of book 3, with some mecha playtest rules added in!
  • S3 | 156: Aft Impact
    Were starting book 4! Midnight Squad makes a pitstop at Ultraneous before venturing out into the vast in search of the mysterious Forever Reliquary.
  • S3 | 157: Scary Starships to Search in the Dark
    Its almost Halloween, so were celebrating with a spooky starship search! Creepy things lurk in the darkness when Midnight Squad investigates an abandoned ship in the far reaches of space.
  • S3 | 158: Protozoa!
    Midnight Squad resumes their pursuit of the mysterious comet, but they encounter a gargantuan beast in the void of space!
  • S3 | 159: Candlerime Bandits
    Midnight Squad investigates the mysterious, icy comet, but it turns out someone else got there first.
  • S3 | 160: Ice Ice Gateway
    Midnight Squad venture outside into the cold, hostile wilds of the icy comet, in search of a way underground.
  • S3 | 161: Midnight Squad and the Temple of Rooms
    Midnight Squad gets to explore whats beyond the doorway they found on the ice comets surface -- and they find a lot more than they expected!
  • S3 | 162: Speaking Rainbow
    The trials of the Forever Reliquary have begun! Midnight Squad sets off on their first challenge: To make First Contact with a new civilization.
  • S3 | 163: Nuar and Peace
    The second trial commences, with Midnight Squad challenged to negotiate peace between warring peoples.
  • S3 | 164: Herds of Prey
    Midnight Squad is sent on their third trial to prove that they are deserving of Hylaxs favor.
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  • S3 | 165: Haan 9 From Outer Space
    Midnight Squad have split the party in an effort to more quickly beat back the Swarm. Its a good thing they have Haan friends!
  • S3 | 166: Dissolved Mysteries
    The crew returns to find the temple door mangled and melted by noxious acid, and a giant swarm standing between them and TuVah!
  • S3 | 167: Fifty Shades of Grey Sand
    The ritual is complete, and Midnight Squad find themselves in a strange place.
  • S3 | 168: Under Thresher
    Midnight Squad finds themselves in a familiar place, but on the other side!
  • S3 | 169: Inside Doubt
    Doubt and Hesitation await Midnight Squad at every corner.
  • S3 | 170: Mallghasts
    Midnight Squad opt to go shopping before facing down Davaashos demons, but their path is blocked by some restless spirits!
  • S3 | 171: Anguish & Demons
    Midnight Squad heads off to face Davaashos demons.
  • S3 | 172: The Rift of the Magi
    The crew ventures outside the refuge to see where the crown will lead them.
  • S3 | 173: The Midnight Zone
    The swarm mindscape is playing tricks on our crew.
  • S3 | 174: Dirty Dreadlancing
    The mindscape transports Midnight Squad into the innerworkings of a Swarm Dreadlancer.
  • S3 | 175: Rubble Jeopardy!
    Its a bug eat bug world out there, and Midnight Squad is joining them... on the roof!
  • S3 | 176: Independence’s Day
    Midnight Squad returns to the refuge to rest up, only to find that the Swarm are ready to meet them at the door.
  • S3 | 177: Avatari
    Attack of the Swarm!, Hive of Minds | Episode 61 Midnight Squad faces the Hivemind Avatar. But wait! There’s more… Support us on Patreon, where you can get awesome rewards and help fund more Cosmic Crit content. Join our Discord channel, C
  • S3 | 178: The Hills Have Flies
    Midnight Squad climb up a mountain at the edge of the hivemind. What will they find?
  • S3 | 179: For Those About to Fight Rocks
    Midnight Squad encounters a pair of Living Earths, and they arent here to make friends.
  • S3 | 180: System of a Crown
    Its final boss battle time for book 5! Midnight Squad goes island hopping and faces off against the big bad.
  • S3 | 181: Thoraxes & Allies
    With their triumphant return from the Swarm Hivemind, SDF leadership is quick to tap Midnight Squad for their assistance in formulating a battle plan to take back the city of Brinnoa on Suskillon.
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  • S3 | 182: Fleet Fighter II
    Midnight Squad begins their descent toward Suskillon to enact their strategy to take back Brinnoa from the Swarm.
  • S3 | 183: Starport Troopers
    On the surface of Suskillon, Midnight Squad joins up with soldiers defending the Starport against the Swarm.
  • S3 | 184: The Thresh Prince of Brinnoa
    Zinnia finds herself face-to-face with a pair of Thresher Lords, and Midnight Squad receives a distress signal from an old friend.
  • S3 | 185: Split Party of Five
    Midnight Squad is torn on where to go next, so they decide to split up. Davaasho, Sprouts, and a gaggle of -evins venture out to investigate the reactor on Brinnoa.
  • S3 | 186: The Magnificent Evan
    Meanwhile, we catch back up with the other half of the party as Zinnia, Trest, Echo-7, and their -evans answer Loachworts distress signal and investigate a mansion in Brinnoa Heights.
  • S3 | 187: Hover, Fully Loaded
    Attack of the Swarm!, The God-Host Ascends | Episode 71 We join back up with Sprouts and Davaasho (and Kevin, Devon, and Levin) at the Reactor as they enter the building to investigate. But wait! There’s more… Support us on Patreon, where you c
  • S3 | 188: Rogue House
    Meanwhile, Zinnia, Trest, and Echo-7 take on operatives in the mansion in their search for the Swarm asset and valuable research data.
  • S3 | 189: Psychovox
    Midnight Squad is back together again, in pursuit of the escaped swarm entity.
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  • S3 | 190: Top Stun
    Davaashos battle with his inner demon comes to a head. Never has Midnight Squad -- or the Cosmic Crit cast -- faced such an obstacle in combat.
  • S3 | 191: No Slime to Die
    Midnight Squad heads for the Hoaldi Dome to check in on the troops stationed there, but they run into trouble in the parking deck -- in the form of a fan submitted monster!
  • S3 | 192: Sunder the Dome
    Its time to finish what the troops started and take down the sports arena, the Hoaldi Dome.
  • S3 | 193: Space Dam
    Midnight Squad makes their way to check out the dam and find it in bad shape after a scuffle with the Swarm.
  • S3 | 194: School of Shock
    Midnight Squad find themselves confronted by mysterious balls of blue wire.
  • S3 | 195: Sting of the Hill
    The crew heads off to the rendez-vous point at the base of the mountain, but as they ascend, they are accosted by Swarm components.
  • S3 | 196: Frankie Say Hylax
    Midnight Squad ventures forward to confront the God-Host, making their way into a temple theyve entered before -- way back in Book 1 -- and Zinnia holds the secret crystal fragment she stole from the temple so many moons ago.
  • S3 | 197: The Confusionist
    Midnight Squad venture through the tunnels beneath the Temple of Hylax to discover swarm components chanting an incantation of some kind.
  • S3 | 198: God-host in the Shell
    Midnight Squad find themselves face-to-faces with the God-host in this epic conclusion to Attack of the Swarm!
  • S3 | 199: A Bug’s Death
    This thrilling and poignant war documentary chronicles the valiant members of Midnight Squad in their fight against the Swarms invasion of Suskillon. The brave actions of these heroes shall not be soon forgotten by those who bore witness to the devastati
  • S3 | Recap: Looking Back at Attack of the Swarm!
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  • Junker’s Delight | 2: The Search for Vari-13
    Riddle sets our crew off on a mission to track down an android known as Vari-13, who recently went missing.
  • Junker’s Delight | 3: The Thasteron Khefak
    We continue our trek through the Caryards, looking for Vari-13 and encountering treacherous car seats and creatures along the way.
  • Junker’s Delight | 4: Into the Midzone
    Our adventurers return to Riddle, who sends them to the Outer Junkfields to continue the search for the Stellar Flare.
  • Junker’s Delight | 5: Goblins, Ikeshti and Toads
    The adventurers continue their hunt for three devices to take back to Riddle, but they are currently in the hands of warring factions in the Outer Junkyards.
  • Junker’s Delight | 6: The Rampaging Junk Golem
    After taking a much needed break, the adventurers head out in search of the third component needed to secure entry to the wrecked starship. Its time to fight a golem!
  • Junker’s Delight | 7: The Trashunter/Unbrood War
    Our adventurers return with the final piece needed to access the Stellar Flare, but they also find themselves in the middle of the warring Ikeshti and Goblin factions in the junkyards.
  • Junker’s Delight | 8: Starship of the Dead
    With the help of their new friends, the adventurers gain entry to the wrecked starship, the Stellar Flare. What will they find inside?
  • Junker’s Delight | 9: Defense of the Stellar Flare
    Our adventurers uncover the research laboratory deep inside the Stellar Flare and start to make plans to extract the valuable research, only to find that they will soon be under attack again!
  • Junker’s Delight | 10: Requiem for a Junker
    In the finale of Junkers Delight, our adventurers face off against the intruders. Will they succeed in protecting the secrets hidden inside the Stellar Flare?
  • S4 | 200: The Return of the Drift Rider
    This time on Cosmic Crit, in our 200th episode (!!), the crew of the Drift Rider joins forces once again, as they embark on a new mission four years after they destroyed the Stellar Degenerator. Thats right, were stepping back into our Season 1 character
  • S4 | 201: The Legend of Creepy Holos
    As the crew continues their search through the strange Snowdrop Village, they find themselves surrounded by holographic carolers, like something straight out of a holiday horror movie.
  • S4 | 202: Chopping Maul
    Our adventurers find themselves surrounded by robotic lumberjacks and trapped inside the model home in Snowdrop Village.
  • S4 | 203: Ramiplicity
    The crew ventures inside the mysterious alien tunnel and find what appears to be an antiquated keypad on some sort of teleportation system. Rami decides to try it out.
  • x16: Critmas Special 2021: “How the Genie Stole Critmas”
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  • S4 | 204: A Farewell to Armor
    The ancient purple alien tunnel is full of mysterious Siv tech -- and enemies! Our adventurers search behind the first door and find themselves face-to-face with a reanimated suit of armor!
  • S4 | 205: Boogie Nanites
    Devastation Ark, Waking the Worldseed | Episode 6 The Drift Rider crew continues their search through the strange Sivvian cave system for signs of survivors. The second door reveals a laboratory full of more technologies — and foes! Meet
  • S4 | 206: Rumble in the Pronx
    Its a comedy -- or trajedy? -- of errors as mass confusion abounds and the Drift Rider crew struggle against their irradiated foes.
  • S4 | 207: Quantum Creep
    The crew finally uncovers the secret room the Kasathan scientist had told them about, but theyre surprised to find that very Kasathan somehow in the room, too. The crew is torn on what to do about a moral quantum conundrum.
  • S4 | 208: Romancing the Drone
    The Drift Rider crew emerge from the underground Sivv laboratory and find that a mysterious tower that has appeared seemingly out of no where. But just as theyre preparing to get some shut eye before heading out to inspect it, they must board the Drift R
  • x17: Gnak & Rami’s Corporate Adventure
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  • S4 | 209: The Girl Who Leapt at Slime
    Well-rested and ready, the Drift Rider crew sets off to investigate the mysterious Sivv tower that has emerged from beneath the surface of Jadarat. Flying around the tower in the Drift Rider, they see that it is spiral-shaped, and they decide to jump fro
  • S4 | 210: Spiral Tower
    After a tough fight on the roof of the tower, the crew gets to business shutting down its transmissions before venturing down to clear out the rest of the structure. Along the way, the gang unlocks a mysterious message ...
  • S4 | 211: The Rolling Dead
    After finishing off the wretched scorpion bot, the crew continues their search of the Spiral Tower, but its not long before they find themselves under attack again -- this time by undead bantrids!
  • S4 | 212: Just Chute Me!
    The Drift Rider crew continues their search through the uninhabited Spiral Tower, hacking into chambers and computer devices and uncovering clues to the mysterious passcode along the way. Will they be able to solve the riddle in time? Plus the reappearan
  • S4 | 213: Assassin’s Speed
    The Drift Rider crew arrives on Absalom Station to check in with the Starfinder Society, but discover that one of their own is being hunted by the Corpse Fleet. It’s time for a very dangerous street brawl.
  • S4 | 214: Mad Hibbs
    After their pit stop in Absalom Station, the Drift Rider crew makes their way toward the moon Hibb.
  • S4 | 215: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Exocortex
    Deep beneath the surface of Hibb, the Drift Rider crew finds themselves lost in a labyrinth of hallways. What is this strange place, and what surprises are waiting around the corner for them?
  • S4 | 216: The Return of the Sting
    The power core is playing mind games on the crew of the Drift Rider, and things only get worse when they find more scorpion-shaped drones are waiting for them.
  • S4 | 217: Color Out of Drift Space
    Strange, dark -- yet colorful -- creatures lurk between the server racks as the crew attempts to hack into the computers and uncover more clues about this grounded starship.
  • S4 | 218: Daemon Slayer
    This week we have a special Crit Bit at the end as Patrick interviews Starfinder Society Season Developer Jessica Catalan & Organized Play Managing Developer Linda Zayas-Palmer! Come learn about the upcoming seasons of all things Organized Play and the n
  • S4 | 219: Rune
    The epic battle continues, with Alyndra and Gnak unconscious and the rest of the crew confused. Will they survive against the daemon? Will they figure out the meaning of the strange runes theyve found?
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  • S4 | 220: RoboDrop
    Its the epic conclusion of Waking the Worldseed, book 1 of Devastation Ark. The crew must find a way to turn off the power core of the Worldseed before its too late -- but theres another obstacle lurking...
  • S4 | 221: The Beverly Hibbillies
    As we start book 2 of the Devastation Ark adventure path, the Drift Rider crew returns to Absalom Station to nurse their wounds, only to find out that more trouble is on its way. An enormous ship has entered Pact Space is moving straight for Absalom Stat
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    In this episode, we finish what we started with the Starfinder Bounty The Cantina Job. Tune in to find out how our iconics fare in their quest to stop the shapeshifter.
  • S4 | 222: The Rat Pact
    The crew of the Drift Rider is called to advise the Pact Council Directorate and lend their expertise on ancient Sivv tech and the possible threat of Arc Prime.
  • S4 | 223: Parks and Ruination
    With a gigantic starship looming in the distance, the Drift Rider crew heads out to calm things on the surface of Absalom Station, beginning in Jatembe Park.
  • S4 | 224: Midnight in the Gardenia District of Good and Evil
    The Drift Rider crew heads to the Gardenia District of Absalom Station to find that its under attack -- but from the inside.
  • S4 | 225: 21:2 Jump Street
    We find an old friend is behind the devilish laborers wreaking havoc in the Gardenia District. Will the Drift Rider crew find a way to reason with them?
  • S4 | 226: The Floating Brain That Wouldn’t Die
    Melee combat in the alley, but the Brains inside! Lets see what happens when the Drift Rider crew faces off against the notorious contemplative Alaibiens 21:2.
  • S4 | 227: The Mob Squad
    Theres a crowd of angry citizens in the square. Will the Drift Rider crew be able to settle them down and prevent a disastrous fray?
  • S4 | 228: How to Persuade Your Dragonkin
    With an angry mob of people in the square, the Drift Rider crew sets off to meet with the dragonkin at the center of the controversy. But it turns out hes got some precious cargo on board.
  • S4 | 229: Troll Calibur
    The crew of the Drift Rider hustles to get to Downlow Square to find a band of large, humanoid creatures tearing apart buildings!
  • S4 | 230: A Periwinkle in Time
    Mystery and confusion abound deep within the bowels of Absalom Station as the crew encounters strange floating balls, a pile of unoccupied spacesuits, and a blue winged person who seems to speak in riddles.
  • S4 | 231: The Sword in the Starstone
    The crew encounters an ill-equipped reporter before reaching the heart of Absalom Station. The Starstone Defenders and the Drift Rider crew attempt to figure out how to reactivate the Starstone and bring the space stations beacon back online, but instead
  • S4 | 232: The Thing From Another Time
    Continuing their quest to get the Starstone beacon back online, the Drift Rider crew discovers figures frozen in time, guarded by a gigantic beast!
  • S4 | 233: Sense & Suggestability
    The Drift Rider crew find it suspicious that theres another set of Starstone Defenders trapped in magic time pods and head back to confront the pretenders -- but the party is quickly split against their will.
  • S4 | 234: Wuthering Fights
    Were in the middle of a combat against the group pretending to be Starstone Defenders. Things quickly go awry as the spellcaster Korev begins an incantation...
  • S4 | 235: The Red Badge of Entanglement
    The crew confronts the man who looks like Kaz and learns about his motives. They venture further into the core of Absalom Station to find a huge, strange creature guarding the generators.
  • S4 | 236: Doctor Blue
    The Drift Rider crew has finally met its match -- in a foe theyve encountered (but not fought!) before. Time is working against them... literally!
  • S4 | 237: Final Disintegration
    Were in the midst of the most dramatic and potentially fatal fight on the podcast so far, and one of our own has been targeted with Disintegration. Will this be the end of ANDIS-148?
  • S4 | 238: Dancing With the Starstone
    Its time to put the Starstone back in its cradle and restore stability to Absalom Station. But that seems to be easier said than done.
  • x20a: A Fistful of Flowers
    This week, were taking a break from Devastation Ark to play the Pathfinder adventure from Free RPG Day 2022, A Fistful of Flowers. In this adventure, we play as a band of leshy heroes on a mission to save leshy sproutlings that have gone missing. It feat
  • x20b: A Fistful of Flowers
    Its time for the epic conclusion of our play-through of the Pathfinder adventure from Free RPG Day 2022, A Fistful of Flowers. Join our leshy heroes as they encounter plantoid humunculi and become unwelcome guests at a garden party.
  • S4 | 239: A Nightmare on Ark Fleet
    Our exhausted heroes return from the depths of Absalom Station to assist in directing the troops formations and strategies in fighting back against Ark Prime.
  • S4 | 240: Slaughterhouse of the Dragon
    The Drift Rider crew make their way toward the entrance to Ark Prime, dodging obstacles along the way, only to find themselves face-to-face with an old foe -- the void dragon from our season 1.5 escapades!
  • S4 | 241: Dead Dragon
    Alyndra starts the episode as the target of a Disintegrate spell. Will the Drift Rider crew manage to take the dragon down and enter Ark Prime in time?
  • S4 | 242: New Squids on the Block
    Your favorite crew of tentacled terrorizers are back and ready to fight off some Aklath! What do you mean, you dont know what tentacled terrorizers were talking about?
  • S4 | 243: Sivv or Let Die
    The Sivvian Superstars take on Aklaths, blow up a building, and try schmoozing at a party. Wait, what?
  • S4 | 244: The Squids in the Hall
    Our Sivvian savants go to a party, school, and prison -- all in one episode.
  • S4 | 245: Crit’s a Wonderful Life
    Still in their Sivv avatars, the crew fights the Kish in the simulation... but theyre gaining lucidity about whats really going on. (Critical hits help, too.)
  • S4 | 246: Degenerator Nights
    Desperate to get back to reality, the crew opts into a brand new challenge on the simulation chamber menu - the Degenerator Rally.
  • S4 | 247: Sailor Moon Giant
    The Drift Rider crew are happy to be back in reality, but they arent exactly in a comfortable situation. Ark Prime seems to be filled with a mysterious blue haze, and they encounter some oversized opponents.
  • S4 | 248: Family Fungi
    On their mission to find the leader of the other giants aboard Ark Prime, the Drift Rider crew encounters a whole spore colony!
  • S4 | 249: Pretty Fly For a Frujai
    Edrass decided to investigate a strange sound and now hes alone in a room with a gigantic frujai and its armored bodyguard! Help!
  • S4 | 250: A Critmas Sporey
    As the Drift Rider crew rests after their harrowing fight with the frujai spore colony, they daydream about what theyll do next if they survive this adventure.
  • S4 | 251: Mello Xiello
    The Drift Rider crew searches for Xiello on behalf of the Moon Giants, seeking to stop his tyranny aboard Ark Prime.
  • S4 | 252: Fight at the Museum
    The characters are visiting a museum on Ark Prime, home to relics from ancient civilizations destroyed by the Sivv. But when theyre attacked by strange creatures, they soon realize that the museums exhibits may be more dangerous than they initially thoug
  • S4 | 253: You Only Sivv Twice
    In this episode of Cosmic Crit, the party stumbles upon a gruesome discovery at a museum - splattered pink blood on the floor. As they follow the trail, they find themselves in a tense stand-off with two Sivv Warmasters. Will they be able to defeat the p
  • S4 | 254: As Seen on AI
    The crew follows a trail of pink blood as they search Ark Prime for the corrupted AI. They find some surprising help along the way.
  • S4 | 255: The Price is Hardlight
    Never mess with science projects you dont know anything about! Alyndra goes tampering, and it backfires! The Drift Rider crew finds themselves in combat with... themselves?
  • S4 | 256: Triune Knight
    In this action-packed episode of Cosmic Crit, Edrass starts off unconscious and the rest of the party must figure out what happened. Their search leads them to the discovery of the first of four mysterious transposition keys. But the journey is far from
  • S4 | 257: Groundhog Fey
    In this emotional episode of Cosmic Crit, the party encounters a Calicor, a fey beast from the planet Lath-Lath. But this creature isnt just any ordinary encounter, it brings back painful memories for Kathlo of their home planet and the destruction cause
  • S4 | 258: Freaky Fifthday
    In this mind-bending episode of Cosmic Crit, the party sets off a computers countermeasures and finds themselves in a bizarre predicament - Edrass, Rami, and Gnak have been switched around into each others bodies! As they struggle to navigate their new i
  • S4 | 259: Something’s Gotta Sivv
    In this epic episode of Cosmic Crit, the team faces their greatest challenge yet - a corrupted A.I. designed to destroy the Pact Worlds. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the party must battle the A.I. and the Sivv protecting it from ha
  • S4 | 260: Sivv Me Liberty, or Sivv Me Death
    The thrilling conclusion of the Devastation Ark campaign has arrived on Cosmic Crit! In this action-packed episode, the team completes their epic battle against the corrupted A.I. Vaaranch, the greatest threat the Pact Worlds has ever seen. With the fate
  • S4 | 261: Are You Afraid of the Ark?
    On this weeks episode of Cosmic Crit, we reach the thrilling conclusion of the Devastation Ark campaign. Our intrepid heroes have faced unimaginable challenges, made unlikely allies, and uncovered the secrets of an ancient civilization. But with the fate
  • Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 1
    The USS Magellan searches for the missing starship Alcubierre and finds it captured by an enemy power. The crew must quickly act to rescue their comrades and uncover the enemys plans. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the enemys technology and m
  • Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 2
    Following the shocking events of the first episode, the crew of the U.S.S. Magellan heads to investigate the Klingon station Kortar to see if they can get to the bottom of the conspiracy.
  • Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 3
    After exploring the Klingon station Kortar, the crew of the Magellan heads to the moon of Cordolan IV, in the next step of their quest to find out what the neural parasites are after.
  • Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 4
    Its episode 4 of our Star Trek Adventures campaign! The crew of the Magellan has been caught sneaking into the parasites base! But will this being turn out to be a friend ... or a foe?!
  • Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 5
    In their search for the Iconian Gateway, the crew of the Magellan beams down to the surface of a jungle planet to find Romulans attacking a Federation Officer. Will our heroes be able to locate the gateway and close it in time?
  • Crittercon 6 Keynote: Thurston Hillman Strikes Back
    Patrick sits down with the monomyth, the mega-man, the legend himself aka the Managing Creative Director for Starfinder Thurston Hillman for a no-holds-barred interview on the game to excite folks gearing up to play games this weekend at Crittercon 6! Li
  • Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 6
    Its the epic conclusion of our Star Trek Adventures campaign. Will the crew of the Magellan succeed in locating and closing the gateway before its too late?
  • S5 | 262.1: Dawn of the Planet of the Crits
    In the fifth season of Cosmic Crit, get ready to embark on an epic journey through the Horizons of the Vast. Join us in the first episode as we introduce our brand new characters for this thrilling campaign. Get to know our diverse crew of adventurers an
  • S5 | 262.2: Dawn of the Planet of the Crits
    Listen in as our new season 5 characters encounter their first bit of trouble as they get ready to embark. Will they be able to work together to eliminate the foe and protect their new fellow citizens?
  • S5 | 263: The Landing Before Time
    Our new crew has almost arrived in the Weydana System, but encounter an unforeseen obstacle on the ship before they can even begin to start their descent.
  • S5 | 264: Mole Beetles World
    Our crew disembark and begin a settlement, but are set upon by native creatures.
  • S5 | 265: Whose Joltvine Is It Anyway?
    The founders of the colony are faced with a choice of which crisis to deal with first -- and they prioritize technology. They head out to see whats going on at the power plant, and find a strange creature wants to kill them!
  • S5 | 266: The Icky Louse Club
    The crew heads to the silo next to help the chief builder rid the food store of vermin.
  • S5 | 267: Eastbound and Downtime
    Taking a moment to catch a breath, the colonists share stories of their homes around a campfire, make plans for the improvement of themselves and their community, and make plans for (h)exploration.
  • S5 | 268: Slugrats
    Do you know Diathas? Turns out our crew didnt, but they got to know them pretty quickly. They seek out Veech-Veech in their home, who seems to be breeding the pests. Will the crew figure out where these explosive slugs came from? Will they rat out Veech-
  • S5 | 269: Spark Tank
    Join Cosmic Crit as the crew unravels power shortages caused by an electrovore and explores an uncharted territory shaped by a meteor impact. Discover captivating history and hidden wonders in this thrilling podcast episode.
  • S5 | 270: Scrappy Days
    A terrifying joltvine emerges from the meteorite impact hole, and Praedir is standing RIGHT THERE! Later, Thali accompanies the crew to find furry creatures in the scrapyard.
  • S5 | 271: Log and Toad
    We continue our hexploration and are beset by fearsome toads!
  • S5 | 272: Asher vs. Evil Undead
    A colonist has gone berserk! Will the crew be able to keep the peace?
  • S5 | 273: Better Off Undead
    Still reeling from the surprise and exhaustion of fighting their fellow-colonist-turned-undead, Balco Unctar, the crew learns that a strange rock has been uncovered beneath the ground of the colony.
  • S5 | 274: 2 Vast 2 Colonies
    Visitors from neighboring colonies arrive, wanting to meet with the colonys leaders. Some want help locating a missing person, and others want to make a deal to trade resources for artifacts found in our colony.
  • S5 | 275: Along Came a Spider-Goat
    Spider Goats attack, Elenez harbors a secret, and a sinkhole appears.
  • S5 | 276: Mole-Beetlejuice
    The Founding Five fight a pack of Mole Beetles before investigating the sinkhole in town. Later, visitors from neighboring colonies Zennilia and Nightwood come asking for access to the Goldenblooms store. The Founding Five have to make a choice.
  • S5 | 277: Mock the Vote
    A spy is among us! The Founding Five make a tough decision about what to do with the sneaky colonist. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, Kells has been gathering a following in preparation to overthrow them from their posts as leaders of the community.
  • S5 | 278: The Veridian President
    Kells and Praedir face off on the debate stage as they each vie for their fellow colonists support in the election. This week stay after the episode as we join Thurston Hillman (Managing Creative Director for Starfinder) and Jessica Catalan (Starfinder
  • S5 | 279: One Cult of the Dead
    Cult of the Noman tags have been showing up around the colony, and Riggs warns that they may be planning a strike. Who are the culprits making up this cult? Will our intrepid (anti-)heroes be able to squash their ill intent?
  • S5 | 280: The Berenstag Bears
    Horizons of the Vast, Episode 18 Stag bears attack! And they seem to be … different from those the fab five have encountered in the past. Odd. Meet the Crew Patrick is GM, taking us through the Horizons of the Vast Adventure Path from Paizo Ty
  • S5 | 281: Who Framed Radiation Rabbit
    As they explore the mysterious laboratory, they find that strange creatures lurk within, ready to pounce -- or irradiate, as the case may be.
  • S5 | 282: Teenage Mutant Mole-Beetles
    Though they bested the ooze, Jamphram continues to suffer from Radiation Sickness, as our intrepid heroes continue their investigation of the mysterious radiation lab and the secrets beneath the surface.
  • S5 | 283: Labs Death + Robots
    In this historic episode of Cosmic Crit, our heroes encounter an unexpected pair, bent on preventing them from freeing the surrounding lands and wildlife from the radiation emanating from the laboratory. Will they survive?
  • S5 | 284: My Big Fat Eoxian Funeral
    An Eoxian funeral. A character is dead. Another is dying. A party torn apart. What will they do to survive?
  • S5 | 285: Once Upon a Time Jump
    The party is split, with Jamphram and Praedir healing and doing some self-discovery in the process on Absalom Station. Meanwhile, back at Veridian Colony, Asher & Skye have big shoes to fill as they take on the duties of Prime Executive (with a little he
  • Halloween 2023 | Part 1: “Baldur’s Third Gate”
    Patrick, Myles, Tyler, Seth, and Gibert take on Starfinder adventure Before the Storm.
  • Halloween 2023 | Part 2: “Killer Undead from Drift Space”
    Patrick, Myles, Tyler, Seth, and Gibert take on Starfinder adventure Before the Storm. Join us for part two of their adventure.
  • S5 | 286: Married… With Quicksand
    Reunited at last, the Founding Five venture out to investigate an outpost that has lost transmission to Veridian Colony. Later, they help a couple work through some marital strife.
  • S5 | 287: The Bad News Stag Bears
    Get ready for a pulse-pounding episode of Cosmic Crit! In this thrilling installment, the Founding Five stumble upon more than seismic energy at an isolated outpost when they discover a mysterious body submerged in quicksand. After burying the body, they
  • S5 | 288: The Fox and the Flithounds
    Our intrepid crew returns to Veridian Colony with Stag Bear samples in tow, ready to delve into the depths of a mysterious cave adorned with ancient runes. But their plans take an unexpected turn when they encounter screams piercing the air, drawing our
  • S5 | 289: Cave the Last Dance
    Its time to go spelunking! The Founding Five face their fears and enter the mysterious cave, guarded by runes. But it turns out to be more perilous than they expected...!
  • S5 | 290: Die Another Diatha
    The Founding Five continue their exploration of the mysterious cave, facing off against another diatha and discovering a strange crescent shaped trough with a mural of stars.
  • S5 | 291: It Swallows
    A creature composed of pinkish purple goo proves to be a formidable foe for the Founding Five. Will they survive or be gobbled up for good?
  • S5 | 292: Mission: Uncrossable
    In the gymnatorium of the mission, the Founding Five find 2 squid-like creatures out to get them. Narrowly escaping their grasp, they continue their search and find themselves back where they started -- with an elevator to the basement.
  • Starfinder 2E Playtest Critmas Special Pt. 1
    Jenny Jarzabski, senior developer at Paizo, joins us for a very special episode of Cosmic Crit as we try out the Starfinder 2E playtest! This is the first time Starfinder 2E has been officially run in podcast form, and were honored that Cosmic Crit got t
  • Starfinder 2E Playtest Critmas Special Pt. 2
    Join us for the epic conclusion of our run-through of the Starfinder 2E playtest demo from PAX Unplugged 2023, with Jenny Jarzabski, senior developer at Paizo, as GM.
  • S5 | 293: No Country for Old Robots
    With Redacted below, faced with four security bots, the rest of the Founding Five struggle to make their way down to help Redacted in their task. More mysteries abound in the strange Kasathan mission.
  • S5 | 294: Wallace & Grommin
    The Founding Five emerge from the caverns and return to the colony to celebrate Founders Day. But they run into an old friend - Haltharia Grommin, the former botanist, who asks for their help in hiding from a corporate headhunter.
  • S5 | 295: My Fishfair Lady
    The Founding Five decide to pay the colony to the south a visit, and they find the people and leaders of Fishfair to be quite suspicious.
  • S5 | 296: Jacket the Giant Slayer
    Its not the first time a Cosmic Crit crew has encountered a Mountain Eel, but this one is all grown up and ready to tear them to shreds. Will the Founding Five have what it takes to take down the Eel for that sweet, sweet hide?
  • S5 | 297: SCI: Sugar Crime Investigation
    The colonys sugar store has been depleted, leading our characters on a wild goose chase to track it down.
  • S5 | 298: Invasion of the Body Snatcher Slimes
    With Namil Tannas dead body outside their house, the Founding Five discover a text message sent to Duo. They head to the center of town to check in on the set up for Founders Day, but things take a turn for the worse when two of the colonists are infecte
  • S5 | 299: Vanity Fishfair
    Having determined that Fishfair is responsible for the attempts to destroy Veridian Colony, the Founding Five head south to accost Pavo Sotillo. But he proves difficult to locate. Will they be able to open the doors needed to defeat Pavo in time?
  • S5 | 300: Johnny Mnemonic Editor
    Its finally Founders Day! The Founding Five are given the opportunity to do some self-reflection and make some changes. And some old friends of ours show up.
  • Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 1: My Biochemical Romance
    In this episode of Cosmic CritPatrick, Tyler, Myles, Gibert, and Seth embark on an adventure among the stars, version 2! Were trying out Starfinder 2E, using the current playtest rules, and having a blast. Truthfully, Rebecca is writing these teaser note
  • Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 2: Highway to the Danger Bone
    Join us for the continuation of our Starfinder 2E playtest adventure with Gibert, Myles, Tyler, Seth, and Patrick.
  • Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 3: Kinky and the Brain
    Join us for the conclusion of our Starfinder 2E playtest adventure with Gibert, Myles, Tyler, Seth, and Patrick.
  • S5 | 301: The Devil Went Down to Plaustov
    As the dust settles in Veridian Colony, a new chapter unfolds in the cosmic saga. Six months have passed since the tumultuous events in Fishfair, and now they face a new challenge: a distress signal from Plaustov City. Oskana, the intrepid leader of an e
  • S5 | 302: The Good, The Shobahd, and the Ugly
    In the bustling streets of Plaustov City, the crew of Cosmic Crit finds themselves amidst a new wave of tension as a group of union workers from the lumberyards demands action from the acting leader, Zalni. With concerns of unchecked regulations, the tea