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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…

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  1. Oct 26, 2026 · 0 min

    Alien TTRPG 2026 | Episode 2

    The Cosmic Crit crew plays “Hope’s Last Day,” a prequel adventure to the movie Aliens about the fall of Hadley’s Hope.

  2. Oct 19, 2026 · 0 min

    Alien TTRPG 2026 | Episode 1

    The Cosmic Crit crew plays "Hope's Last Day," a prequel adventure to the movie Aliens about the fall of Hadley's Hope.

  3. Oct 15, 2026 · 0 min

    Alien TTRPG 2026 | Episode 0

    The Cosmic Crit crew takes another shot at the Alien TTRPG this year to celebrate the spooky season! In this episode, Patrick (the Game Mother) casts the characters and we learn a little about the adventure we'll be embarking on.

  4. Sep 28, 2026 · 0 min

    Guilt of the Grave World | 033: Real Hoardwives of Triaxus

    The next filming for Zo! Media Productions comes in the form of Eox’s favorite form of internet entertainment and thats Trashy Reality Television. Can the crew play their roles in a Draconic Feud or will they be Draconic Food? Find out on this week’s episode of “Real Hoardwives of Triaxus” (aka Cosmic Crit).

  5. Sep 21, 2026 · 0 min

    Guilt of the Grave World | 032: The Great Eoxian Bake Off

    In the last segment of Sabotage Souffle the party prepares to cook and serve their food for the competition’s secret celebrity guest. Will they be able to put aside their differences and eek out a win for the Nova Rush or will their competitive streak get the best of them in this test kitchen? Find out on this week’s episode of Eox’s favorite podcast “Cosmic Crit”!

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  1. Sep 14, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 031: Two Broke Grills
    In the next segment of the Sabotage Souffle Eoxian TV show the party divided must begin the arduous task of retrieving protein and cooking with their ill-gotten spices. But things are about to heat up before they eat up, as the ring of fire activates! Will it be too hot in the kitchen or will the party survive the flame-broiling? Find out on this week’s “Cosmic Crit”!!!
  2. Sep 7, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 030: Fast Food Alienation
    With the Laser wolves dealt with and harvested into meat chunks, the lunks of the Nova Rush step foot in the next segment of the show “Gravedigging Get-em”. But while they search for spices can they keep crew morale up despite stealing and fighting one another in this cut-throat kitchen? Who lives and what spices are grenaded on this week’s Cosmic Crit!?
  3. Aug 31, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 029: Teen Laser Wolf
    On the Eoxian TV show Sabotage Souffle the crew of the Nova Rush divide into two teams to cook a dish for a mystery guest judge. But first the heroes will need to hunt and kill their own protein- three Tashtari aka Laser Wolves. With the monsters supersized for the TV audience do they stand a chance in this cut-throat kitchen? Find out on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  4. Aug 24, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 028: Teen Titans Zo!
    The media mogul and undead executive Zo! finally appears for the meeting with the party. While initially bummed about the carpetcide he offers the crew of the Nova Rush a deal that they can’t refuse. Will fame and/or fortune help them on their way to completing their mission, or will this side quest turn into their primary objective? Find out as the crew goes to Hollywood on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  5. Aug 17, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 027: Magic Carpet Died
    This week the fearsome [Name Censored] attack the party! Can the 5 of them survive the hated [Name Censored]’s attacks or will they fall victim to their bite! Find on this week’s extremely inappropriate and PG-13 episodes of Cosmic Crit!
  6. Aug 10, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 026: Lights, Cameras, Traction
    After surviving the Atraskian shelf wasteland for the last few days the heroes of the Nova Rush make their way to the underground city led by a mysterious benefactor. Will they be able to convince someone of Elebrian birth to come with them on their mission or will their mission like their Uber driver be Dead on Arrival? Will the latest edition of the Absalom Station News have a funny Family Circus cartoon in it…
  7. Aug 3, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 025: Dead Drop Gorgeous
    The Nova Rush crew is attacked once more by the Corpse Fleet as undead waves of fodder flood the manor of Undead royalty. Can the heroes survive an all out undead assault? Will Xeldan’s new powers aid him in this fight or cause his demise? Find out who lives and who is undead on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  8. Jul 27, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 024: Home on the Range Penalty
    The owner of the Xoalots emerges from the wilderness and claims the undead corpses. It’s time for the crew to mingle with a hot undead single in their area code, as the cowgirl tries to keep her secrets on the ranch. Can they pry the rifle from her cold dead hands or will they get run off into the Eoxian night to the strange Spire Manor in the distance? Find out all that and more on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  9. Jul 20, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 023: Kangaroo Quartering
    Back on the planet of Eox the crew of the Nova Rush rest in the zephyrous shelter, while zombies are destroyed by large undead beasts outside. Can they make a break for it and survive an attack from these former beasts of burden? Find out the answer to the riddles “What hops, tramples and impales in the pale Eoxian sunlight?” on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  10. Jul 13, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 022: The Hellcat in the Hat
    Last week we saw the dog’s life and now it’s time to dissect the 9 lives of Heathaeyun Delacourt! Follow us as we reverse time skip our way through the Captain of the Nova Rush and find out what brought him to his powers and cavalier lifestyle.
  11. Jul 6, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 021: All Dogs Go to Vesk 6
    This week the crew of the Nova Rush takes a break as we focus in more clearly on the story of one Xeldan Gutteryoung. Follow the soldier’s footsteps through the emancipation of Pulonis and meeting with Captain Heathaeyun for the first time in this fun one-on-one with Gibert on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  12. Jun 29, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 020: Undead Man Walking
    The Crew of the Nova Rush wander the wastelands and secure shelter in a random piece of architecture along the Atraskian Shelf. Will the wasteland claim these living city slickers or will they make their claim here? Will they find peace of mind in these undead hills or will the undead eat a piece of their minds? Find out on this week’s exploratory episode of Cosmic Crit!
  13. Jun 22, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 019: Glass Effect: Eox
    While the Nova Rush crew has sought refuge in the ancient fossilized bones of some gigantic serpent, other creatures call those remains home as well. With Xeldan sensing an approaching threat the party goes on full alert…but they discover they are being hunted by the apex predator on Eox…and it’s not alone!
  14. Jun 15, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 018: Rotting Hill
    An undead horde chases the party across the surface of Eox, and they have to fight tooth and nail to survive. Can the heroes make it to safety or will they succumb to the undead chase and become another victim of the zombie shamblers? Find out on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  15. Jun 8, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 017: La La Landing
    The Nova Rush board their shuttle for the Halls of the Living, but not all is as it seems on this fast flight across the barren surface. The pilot is a spooky skeleton and the flight attendant is ghoulishly undead too. But when the flight is hijacked by Corpse Fleet terrorists with a bomb can the party survive to landing this shuttle in one piece? Find out on this week’s Cosmic Crit!
  16. Jun 1, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 016: The Hand that Eox the Cradle
    This week the Nova Rush lands on the planet Eox, with the odd mission to return to Station Alpha with a living Elebrian. But their task is stymied by downed starship travel and the ubiquitous Zo! Media Productions tricentennial celebration happening on the planet. Can they survive the crowds and fast track to their favorite rides? Find out as we enter the Adventure Zo!ne this week!
  17. May 25, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 015: All That Jazm
    This week the crew of the Nova Rush pressgang the Dwarven gang member Jazm McClintock into service while receiving their next mission from Clan Ulrikka. Will the heroes decide to call it quits or did they just buy themselves a one way ticket to Eox? Find out on this bone-chilling episode of Cosmic Crit!
  18. May 18, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 014: Mall Brawl Stars
    The explorers of Station Alpha return with information for the Dwarg mining Clan Ulrikka, but mystery is afoot as the heroes begin shopping in the Star Citadel Theodrane’s central mall, for their new notoriety has gotten the attention of more than just the local dwarven gangs…
  19. May 11, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 013: Solo Leveling to Two
    This week the crew of the Nova Rush begging the trek back to Starship Citadel Theodrane with a renewed interest in the ancient Eoxian space rock. Will their new found powers they gain at level two allow them to stick together as a crew and continue their mission for Clan Ulrikka? Find out as we continue into part two of the amazing adventure “Guilt of the Grave World”
  20. May 4, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 012: Star Crit: Starship Academy
    The Nova Rush crew are headed away from Station Alpha this week as they’ve finalised their mission and secured the space rock. But something or someone is waiting for them in the cold dark asteroid fields of the Diaspora. Listen to this week’s Cosmic Crit for the first bout of Starship Combat courtesy of corpselike foes!
  21. Apr 27, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 011: Get Glitch or Die Tryin’
    The station’s rat population takes a nosedive this week as the exploration of Station Alpha takes a scrappy turn. Can a few simpler combats boost the player’s opinions of their characters before they lock into their builds at level 2? We endeavor to answer that question and more on this week’s penultimate part 1 episode!
  22. Apr 20, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 010: Orb Your Enthusiasm
    The mystical secrets of Station Alpha begin to reveal themselves as the heroes of the Nova Rush investigate the Arcane Laboratory. Can they make peace with the outside entities that have seemed to take up residency here or will their orbs be cooked? Find out on another thrilling adventure of Cosmic Crit!
  23. Apr 13, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 009: Courage Under Fire Extinguishers
    The mysteries of Station Alpha continue to unfold as there are more confirmations that this facility used to orbit the now destroyed planet of Iovo, destroyed by the Eoxian super weapon. But what did the ancient Elebrians do here and why did this station survive?
  24. Apr 6, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 008: Undead to Rights
    The exploration of the ancient space station continues into what looks like the crew quarters. But could anything or anyone still be alive in this station? The spooky tomb of a station gives up its ghosts this week as the Nova Rush crew attempts to survive this week’s episode!
  25. Mar 30, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 007: She’s All Bat
    The crew of the Nova Rush battled against the space station’s scrap rats while they began to explore this ancient structure. Who built this pre-gap station and why was it wedged perfectly between two asteroids? What is the purpose of the arcane holographic projector and why is it short circuiting? The mysteries will deepen and more will reveal themselves in this week’s episode!
  26. Mar 23, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 006: That’s No Moon
    Attacked as soon as they step through the airlock of this ancient space station, the crew of the Nova Rush have to stick together to survive. What manner of beast can survive this coffin of a rock and will the heroes be able to escape this dark star tomb? Those questions and more are answered on this week’s exciting combat filled Cosmic Crit!
  27. Mar 16, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 005: Battle Stations Royale
    The crew of the Nova Rush head into the Drift to cross the PACT system in a couple of days. The crew trades downtime with bridge duty, learning a little about one another as they make the journey. But you’ll have to listen if you want to find out what that odd code is they picked up and just what exactly this odd space rock is described to look like…here on this week’s episode of Cosmic Crit.
  28. Mar 9, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 004: Mine Your Business
    With the Nova Rush back under their control the crew of the starship heads to their job interview as Space citadel Theodrane with the Dwarven mining consortium of Ulrikka Clanholdins. Will they be able to navigate their job and make a good first impression on the impressionable dwarves? What is the odd rock in the possession of one of the dwarves and just what is this odd asteroid their being tasked to survey? The…
  29. Mar 2, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 003: Reign of Firestorm
    It’s time to take out the trash, while the pirates of the bridge spring their trap our fearless crew does its best to retake the bridge. Can the heroes overcome this ambush or will Captain Firestorm throw them out an airlock? Listen to this week’s exciting adventure to find out!
  30. Feb 23, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 002: Pressgang Your Luck
    The hastily thrown together and still groggy prisoners of the Nova Rush rally and attempt to take back their ship. They have hurdles to get through as the pirates of Phaedra Firestorm have left traps behind. Can they make friends with the monotone marauder Brinn or will they walk the plank on this week’s Cosmic Crit?
  31. Feb 16, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | 001: Fools Nova Rush In
    Where are we and what are we doing here? Questions that both the players and their characters have to be asking one another as we kick off gameplay for Series 1 of Cosmic Crit! Meet the new crew as they meet one another, after losing some memories they find themselves in quite a predicament to start off episode numero uno! Join us weekly for Starfinder Roleplaying Game 2nd Edition adventures as the party discovers…
  32. Feb 9, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | X006: Tyler’s Shadowy Ways
    This week Patrick sits down to talk turkey with Tyler about his first Operative character in Starfinder. After getting raked over the coals and buried in the 2025 draft can his PC come together next year for a fun Adventure? Find out as we finish off this final character building preview and return next week for Episode 1 of "Guilt of the Grave World"!!!
  33. Feb 2, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | X005: Rebecca Balances the Scales
    Rebecca knew what she wanted going into the SF2E 2025 Draft, but does she really have her hulking hero all figured out already? Patrick join's the Ace of Cosmic Crit 2.0 for an interview and preview of what we are likely to see from her Vesk in Series 1!
  34. Jan 26, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | X004: Gibert’s Ruff Stuff
    Gibert and Patrick talk this week and have a dog-gone good time doing it. We talk about how familiar he is with this randomly rolled character and class already having played a few magic users in his day. Will this be one for the dogs or are we barking up the wrong tree? Find out on this episode of "Space Dog Puns"
  35. Jan 19, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | X003: Myles Has 9 Lives
    Patrick and Myles talk about a tubular tabby coming up in Series 1 and what mayhap will happen in the confluence of his ABCs. We talk about what it means to be have a Versatile Heritage in 2nd edition and riff on some cool cats this week.
  36. Jan 12, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | X002: Drew Fish Flip Flops
    This week Patrick sits down with Drew to tip the scales one way or another on his clammy and likely lugubrious Fish Wizard! How many times can Patrick say the phrase "you're a wizard, Drew!" in a Hagrid voice, well you have to listen to find out!
  37. Jan 5, 2026 Guilt of the Grave World | X001: Series 1 Character Draft
    This week on the podcast we kick off Series 1 of Cosmic Crit 2.0 with a fully fleshed out set of rules for drafting player characters (Ancestries, Background and Classes) in Starfinder 2nd Edition. To avoid folks fighting over what class they will play, and to make it less likely to choose character options that they made in Seasons 1-5, we are drafting characters this time around. We recorded this behind the…
  38. Dec 29, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 007: Office Near Space
    The heroes of the Ghost Levels finish their explorations and find what looks to be a means to restart the elevator and escape, but first they have some enemies to take care of inside the cosmic orrery. Can a robot and an electrovore, the unlikeliest of friends, take out the 4 adventurers? Find out on this week’s Cosmic Crit 2.0!
  39. Dec 22, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 006: Gangs of New Absalom
    Adventuring in the hidden extradimensional ghost levels gets more complicated as humanoid foes begin to stalk the halls. Can the heroes survive the ruthlessness of Ysoki mercenaries and the rigors of the trapped passageways? The only way to find out is to smash play and listen to Cosmic Crit 2.0!
  40. Dec 15, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 005: Twenty One Holograms
    The adventurers continue to explore the dank and stank corridors of the Ghost Levels, and while they find no real ghosts they do find ghosts in the machines. Malfunctioning holographic traps abound this week on Cosmic Crit 2.0!
  41. Dec 8, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 004: The Sword in the Vesk Stone
    While still seeking a way out of the Ghost Levels the adventurers here find a set of large stone statues. But when the Vesk statue attacks and the heroes have little to no means of damaging it will they stay in fight or beat a retreat from that pesky Vesk? Well you will have to pledge your allegiance to this podcast to find out on this week’s Cosmic Crit 2.0
  42. Dec 1, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 003: That Time I Nearly Got Reincarnated by a Slime
    The Ghost Level explorers are sure that they will need to power the elevator to stand any chance at leaving this extradimensional space, so they set out for the dimly lit corridors. When they enter a workman's office what they find is dripping goop from the ceilings down on them. Will they survive a five round fight with an ooze beast or will this be the last episode of Cosmic Crit 2.0?!
  43. Nov 24, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 002: Solo Ghost Leveling
    The Absalom Adventurers find themselves stuck in a multidimensional malfunctioning robot, so that means another long commute to their job. When they finally get the doors open though they’ve accessed the fabled Ghost Levels of the space station, and in seeking advice from a security robot promptly get attacked for their troubles, all that and more action on this week’s Cosmic Crit 2.0!
  44. Nov 17, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 001: Mission to Spacedock 69
    Patrick is joined by most of the Cosmic Crit crew to play some Starfinder 2.0 Playtest with the beginning of “A Cosmic Birthday”. Can four weirdos come together after having a noxious nightmare about the end of a world and do the unthinkable: Find a job in this economy? Find out on the this week’s episode of Cosmic Crit 2.0!
  45. Nov 10, 2025 Cosmic Birthday | 000: Character Draft
    Patrick and 4 of his luckiest players (not Myles) come together to make their characters and talk about their excitement about the Starfinder 2E Playtest. Find out the PCs they will be playing early with this Session Zero and get hyped for some “A Cosmic Birthday action over the next few months.
  46. Nov 3, 2025 Alien TTRPG | Part 7
    The Kronus burns with violence and betrayal as the crew makes their final bid for survival. But with monsters loose and loyalties crumbling, escape may be the one thing no one truly earns.
  47. Oct 27, 2025 Alien TTRPG | Part 6
    When tension finally boils over, the horror becomes unmistakably real. As flesh twists and bones break, the crew faces a monstrous rebirth that shatters any illusion of safety aboard the Cronus.
  48. Oct 20, 2025 Alien TTRPG | Part 5
    The survivors of the Montero try to piece together what’s left of the Cronus—and of their sanity. A synthetic awakens, old secrets bubble to the surface, and new deals are struck in the shadow of Weyland-Yutani’s reach.
  49. Oct 13, 2025 Alien TTRPG | Part 4
    When something small and hungry crawls from the shadows, panic spreads faster than fire. The crew must face their first true nightmare aboard the Kronus—and not everyone is ready to fight.
  50. Oct 6, 2025 Alien TTRPG | Part 3
    As the long-dead ship stirs back to life, so too does its forgotten crew. But with the air failing and strange shapes skittering in the dark, rescue may be the last thing anyone has in store.
  51. Sep 29, 2025 Alien TTRPG | Part 2
    Exploring the Kronus reveals broken labs, shattered lives, and something far stranger than a simple salvage job. But as alarms sound and the Montero’s fate is sealed, the crew finds themselves trapped on a haunted ship drifting into the unknown.
  52. Sep 22, 2025 Alien TTRPG | Part 1
    The Cosmic Crit crew takes on Alien: The Roleplaying Game from Free League Publishing! When the crew of the USCSS Montero awakens early from hypersleep, a mysterious distress call pulls them off course. As they close in on the long-lost Cronus, secrets stir in the dark, and every choice could mean the difference between survival and catastrophe. Player Characters Patrick is Game Mother, and standing...
  53. Sep 12, 2025 2.0 | X02: Crittercon 8 with Author Michael Bramnik
    This week Patrick kicks of Crittecon 8, our Charity Convention for Doctors Without Borders with Paizo freelance author Michael Bramnik, the writer of the first full SF2E AP "Guilt of the Grave World". Listen to us talk about the upcoming adventure and what secrets he put in it, and where Patrick might spin the story in series 1 of Cosmic Crit 2.0.
  54. Sep 8, 2025 2.0 | X01: State of the Podcast 2025
    Patrick leads the podcast in an episode this week talking about the shows future and direction. Join us this week to hear about Crittercon 8 announcements, learn secrets about the next series of Cosmic Crit 2.0 and find out about other changes to the format.
  55. Sep 1, 2025 S5 | Finale: A Look Back at Horizons of the Vast and Starfinder 1E
    Join the Cosmic Crit crew one last time as we look back on Season 5: Horizons of the Vast. From colony building to swarm slaying, we reflect on the highs, lows, and lessons learned from our biggest campaign yet. Plus, we share our final thoughts on saying goodbye to Starfinder 1E before charting a new course into the future.
  56. Aug 25, 2025 S5 | 362: The Season Ending Story
    In the finale of Season 5, The Season Ending Story, the heroes of Cosmic Crit return to New Golarion with Rami’s aid, their long journey finally coming full circle. In Veridian Colony, they share hard-won wisdom, forge new bonds, and reflect on the battles that brought them here. One chapter closes, but the story lives on in the hearts of those they’ve saved.
  57. Aug 18, 2025 S5 | 361: Enter the Space Dragon
    Locked in battle atop the drifting crystal planetoid, the crew faces Umbriax’s devastating blasts of radioactive cold. As desperate gambits unfold, Jamphram and Zillex bring the mighty dragon down. With Krulveth restoring the orb and Rami arriving in the nick of time, the team seizes their chance to escape home.
  58. Aug 11, 2025 S5 | 360: Space Battleship Peridot
    Drawn toward the deadly gravity well of an undead white star, the crew navigates a perilous ring of crystal and rock in search of their prize. But their approach is cut short when Krulveth’s warship slams into the Peridot Peregrine, sparking a brutal showdown. Victory comes at a cost, as before Praedir can claim the altar, a vast winged avatar of Misaxanoi descends from the heavens.
  59. Aug 4, 2025 S5 | 359: Avengers: End Crit
    This week on Cosmic Crit, the battle against the towering construct rages on as it unleashes devastation across Golarion World. A bold teleportation brings the crew face-to-face with their foe, and a decisive strike brings it crashing down -- almost. But as the dust clears, the true threat begins to rise again.
  60. Jul 28, 2025 S5 | 358: Avengers: Infinity Crit
    This week on Cosmic Crit, the Drift Rider crew assembles once more in Golarion World—but their reunion is cut short by the sudden rise of a towering, construct-like menace. Its purpose is unknown, its power unmistakable. As the dust settles, the crew prepares for a battle unlike any they’ve faced before.
  61. Jul 21, 2025 S5 | 357: Space Foam Alone
    Amid golden circuitry and the eerie glow of the Pulsar, the crew finds more than just silence aboard the lost Shirren vessel. A trance has taken hold—but not all minds are beyond reach. Tensions rise, memories resurface, and ancient patterns begin to make sense… or grow more dangerous. As stars align and past meets future, one truth becomes clear: the Weydana system lies directly in the shadow’s path.
  62. Jul 14, 2025 S5 | 356: Where the Buffalo Foam
    Leaving New Golarion behind, the crew sets course for the heart of darkness—where a shadow older than memory waits. But not all attempts to shut it out go as planned. As they drift through shattered remains and twisted gravity, the crew boards a ghost ship with no crew… only questions. What happened to the explorers aboard the Space Foam? And what secrets does their youngest survivor hold? The mystery deepens, in…
  63. Jul 7, 2025 S5 | 355: Moon: Prophecy
    As two paths diverge across space and shadow, one crewmate is called to confront something beyond the veil—while the others must decide what to do with what he brings back. With ancient forces stirring and strange tremors rocking New Golarion, the crew splits their focus between cosmic threats and planetary warnings. Beneath the surface of the Isle of Kortos, something is waiting... and it’s closer than anyone…
  64. Jun 30, 2025 S5 | 354: Moon, Part 2
    Thrown headfirst into a desperate battle against the relentless Swarm, the crew must fight not just for survival—but for the secrets buried deep within the hive. As the fight rages on, every choice could mean the difference between victory and annihilation.
  65. Jun 23, 2025 S5 | 353: Moon, Part 1
    A wrecked dreadnought. A missing enemy. And something waiting in the crater below. As the crew ventures deeper into the ruins of the Golden Key, unlikely allies emerge—and the shadows they thought they’d escaped prove harder to outrun.
  66. Jun 16, 2025 S5 | 352: Fire in the Skye
    The crew descends into the wreckage of the Golden Key in search of answers—and survivors. But the deeper they go, the stranger things become, as old threats vanish, new allies emerge, and something waits in the crater below… watching.
  67. Jun 9, 2025 S5 | 351: Sailor’s Moon Crystals
    As one team searches the moon for the elusive Speaker Krulveth, another prepares Golarion for the battles to come. Among the ruins of a lost ship, a grim discovery is made—but there’s no time to mourn, as deadly foes strike from the shadows. Good thing our heroes brought the crits! 🌕🚀⚔️💥
  68. Jun 2, 2025 S5 | 350: Scatman on a Hot Tin Roof
    The battle may be over, but the shadows haven’t lifted yet. As the cult fleet retreats, a chase begins—leading our crew to the moon’s dark side, where whispering crystals hide dangerous secrets. One wrong move, and something from beyond the stars is ready to strike... 🌑🌀🔮👾
  69. May 26, 2025 S5 | 349: Starship to the Unknown
    Secrets of the past collide with a battle for the future as an ancient evil is unmasked—and a deadly armada descends. The crew takes to the stars aboard the Peridot Peregrine to challenge the mighty Fated Harvest, but the fight has only just begun. All thrusters forward—we're diving back into the fray! 🚀💥👑🛸
  70. May 19, 2025 Starfinder 2E Playtest | Tyler in the Captain’s Chair, Part 2
    Picking up where they left off, Part 2 finds the Crit Crew trapped and under pressure as they try to survive long enough to complete their mission. With enemy forces closing in and no help on the way, the team must rely on quick thinking, new tactics, and a bit of luck to make it out alive.
  71. May 12, 2025 Starfinder 2E Playtest | Tyler in the Captain’s Chair, Part 1
    In this exciting installment, Tyler takes the helm as Game Master, guiding the crew through the uncharted territories of the Starfinder 2nd Edition playtest. The team embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists, showcasing new mechanics and character dynamics that promise to redefine their interstellar escapades.
  72. May 5, 2025 S5 | 348: The End of the Pronking World
    As the threat of the Culling Shadow grows, the crew splits up to lend a hand across New Golarion. From blighted crops to broken ships to unrest in the shelters, there’s no shortage of trouble—and no time to waste. But just as things settle down, a new call for help comes through... 🌒🌾🔧📞
  73. Apr 28, 2025 S5 | 347: God of War Council
    As tensions rise and the shadow of war looms, our heroes prepare for the fight of their lives. An ominous star appears overhead, alliances are forged, and a few unexpected gifts might just tip the balance. Will it be enough to face what’s coming? 🌟⚔️🛡️🎁
  74. Apr 21, 2025 S5 | 346: Assassination Meeting Room
    Tensions boil over aboard the Third Blade as a shadowy sniper takes aim and chaos erupts in the negotiation chamber. With enemies closing in and alliances shifting, the crew must decide who they can trust—and what price they're willing to pay for protection. Not everyone walks away unscathed… 💥🎯❄️
  75. Apr 14, 2025 S5 | 345: Antlered-Man and the Wasp
    After surviving a chilling encounter in the frozen wilds of New Golarion, the crew is summoned aboard the Third Blade for high-stakes negotiations. A bold demand is made, threatening to shift the balance of power across the system. The future of the colony hangs in the balance… ❄️🛡️🚀
  76. Apr 7, 2025 S5 | 344: Diplomacy’s Day Parade
    Diplomacy won the day, but trouble looms in the frozen north. A buried relic, a Vesk on the hunt, and monstrous horns in the night—what have they stumbled into? ❄️🦒🔥
  77. Mar 31, 2025 S5 | 343: A Kaboom with a View
    A deadly countdown, a last-second defusal, and a shuttle reduced to rubble. But who was the Draelik pulling the strings? The crew is about to find out… 💥🚀
  78. Mar 24, 2025 S5 | 342: Shuttle Hawk Down
    A call for unity brings the crew to a Temple of Triune, where 18 of the original 19 androids have gathered—searching for the last to complete their connection. Their quest leads the team east of Veridian Colony on a rescue mission, but instead of salvation, they find a standoff. Draeliks emerge from the shadows, weapons drawn, demanding the Necropositrine Ray. Will diplomacy prevail, or is another battle…
  79. Mar 17, 2025 S5 | 341: The Happiest Place on Golarion
    Fresh off a daring rescue, the crew receives an invitation to Golarion-World for some much-needed R&R. But the theme park fun takes a dark turn when an unexpected attacker strikes near the fountain, revealing a dangerous connection to the Culling Shadow. After a fierce battle, the team regroups—with a strange new delicacy on the menu. What other surprises lurk in the park? Tune in to find out! 🎡🎭🌭
  80. Mar 10, 2025 S5 | 340: In Living Color Out of Space
    Drawn deeper into the tunnels beneath Weydana-3’s south pole, the crew finds themselves surrounded by ancient abjuration runes and eerie, repeating patterns in the stonework. A cry for help leads to the first of the missing Starfinders—but before they can celebrate, Praedir stumbles upon something far more unsettling. A shifting, otherworldly entity lurks in the darkness… and it’s hungry. What horrors await in the…
  81. Mar 3, 2025 S5 | 339: Not Another Turbo Teen Movie
    With Redacted’s nemesis in their hands, the crew braces for another shock—there’s still a mole among them! The source? Closer than they ever expected. But before they can act, Praedir drops a revelation of his own, reshaping everything they thought they knew. As the team ventures to the volcanic wastes of Weydana-3’s south pole, an unseen force grips their ship, and ancient runes hint at a deeper mystery buried…
  82. Feb 24, 2025 S5 | 338: Lobby’s World
    Aspus operatives come demanding the Necropositrine Ray, but the crew isn't handing it over without a fight. After taking them down, a familiar voice from the past—Xantos Loachwurt—offers answers. The source of the leak is finally revealed, and it’s someone closer than hoped. What will this revelation mean for the team? Tune in to find out! 🔫👽🕵️
  83. Feb 17, 2025 S5 | 337: Celestine Hunger Force
    Praedir uncovers a buried truth but keeps it close, even as the crew steps into the wealth and intrigue of Zenniledie Company. A reunion offers Zillex a cure, but at what cost? Meanwhile, high-stakes diplomacy puts deadly weapons on the table—and hidden leaks in the shadows. What deals will be struck, and what truths will remain hidden? Tune in to find out! 💰⚖️🔦
  84. Feb 10, 2025 S5 | 336: Skrellraiser
    Aboard the Forlorn, the crew clashes with Captain Bedymm and his Draelik crew in a brutal firefight. A devastating Solarian supernova leaves Praedir down, but the danger isn’t over—something sinister lurks in the aftermath, stealing more than just lives. What unseen force is preying on their minds? Tune in to find out! 🔥🚀🧠
  85. Feb 3, 2025 S5 | 335: Forlorn Eye Only
    With a ghostly family finally laid to rest, the crew turns their attention to a dire warning and a scientist’s lost research. Following the trail to the Forlorn, they find themselves face-to-face with a chilling experiment—one that ends in sudden death. What dark forces are at play? Tune in to uncover the truth! 👻🚀🔬
  86. Jan 27, 2025 S5 | 334: Come on Eileelineem
    The team ventures deeper into the Marixah bunker, uncovering a haunted past. A vengeful ghost with a familiar face unleashes a chilling assault, leaving the crew shaken but determined. What secrets lie ahead in the shadows of the library? Tune in to find out! 👻📚
  87. Jan 20, 2025 S5 | 333: The Kerst Omen
    Dusty secrets emerge as the crew delves into the hidden level of the Marixah facility. A ghostly matriarch claims a shocking connection to Praedir, and cybernetic golems guard a deadly secret in the tech lab. Can the team piece together the past while surviving the present? Don’t miss the action-packed revelations! 💀🤖
  88. Jan 13, 2025 S5 | 332: The Real Ghost-Bunkers
    Praedir returns with apocalyptic warnings, just as troubling news comes from the Marixah facility. A missing team, a mysterious hallway, and an unexpected foe—what dark truths await in the shadows? Tune in for cryptic visions and chilling surprises! 💀✨
  89. Jan 6, 2025 S5 | 331: Grime and Punishment
    Horizons of the Vast, Episode 69 A vision of apocalypse shakes the team as Praedir returns to life with dire warnings of Golarion’s fate. Meanwhile, the Culling Shadow begins to stir, and a mysterious new hallway appears in the Marixah facility. But when a reconnaissance team vanishes—including the charming elf Thistle—the crew is left with more questions than answers. Their investigation takes a grim…
  90. Dec 30, 2024 Critmas Special 2024: Lasers and Feelings, Part 2
    The Cosmic Crit crew takes on a free, one-page TTRPG called Lasers and Feelings, created by John Harper and inspired by the music of The Doubleclicks. Warning: A few of us may have gotten into the egg nog.
  91. Dec 23, 2024 Critmas Special 2024: Lasers and Feelings, Part 1
    The Cosmic Crit crew takes on a one-page TTRPG called Lasers and Feelings, created by John Harper and inspired by the music of The Doubleclicks. Warning: A few of us may have gotten into the egg nog.
  92. Dec 16, 2024 S5 | 330: Brood Awakening
    This week on Cosmic Crit, we return to the battle-hardened heroes of Season 3’s Attack of the Swarm! The Swarm God-Host, spared at the end of their campaign, has risen anew to threaten the galaxy. Can the team finally put an end to this cosmic menace, or will their past decision doom them all?
  93. Dec 9, 2024 S5 | 329: Pinky and the Brain Bug
    As the team delves deeper into the Swarm tower, a terrifying foe emerges—a towering Klendak with spidery legs, grotesque wings, and a brain-like torso, marked unmistakably with Skye's karakonde stripes. Can the crew unravel this chilling connection before it’s too late?
  94. Dec 2, 2024 S5 | 328: Fraggle Rocket
    The Swarm strikes again, but this time, a Cretorma branded with Skye's markings sends a chilling message. Racing to aid Midnight Squad, the crew reaches the center of the hive, where a foreboding tower with pulsating sacs reveals the Swarm's latest horrors.
  95. Nov 25, 2024 S5 | 327: Thresher Lord of the Flies
    Locked in combat with a ferocious Thresher Lord, the team battles for survival in a room dominated by a mysterious, goo-covered battery. Though dormant during the fight, the battery's true nature is revealed after a fiery explosion—unleashing a haunting secret bound within. What dark truths lie in the power of a soul battery, and how will they confront its terrifying implications?
  96. Nov 18, 2024 S5 | 326: Eschuchide and Seek
    The whisper of the unknown calls Asher and Skye deeper into the eerie caverns of Weydana-6, drawing them toward a mystery shrouded in danger. A desperate distress signal from Midnight Squad adds urgency to their mission, leading the team straight into the heart of the Swarm’s lair. As shadows stir and alien foes close in, survival hinges on quick thinking and sharp teamwork—what horrors will they uncover in the…
  97. Nov 11, 2024 S5 | 325: SDF Attacks!
    In this action-packed episode of Cosmic Crit, some familiar faces from Season 3 rejoin the fray, bringing their skills and firepower to help battle the Swarm. The reunion stirs old memories and new tensions as these seasoned heroes face off against a relentless alien threat together. Will their combined might be enough to turn the tide, or has the Swarm grown too powerful to stop?
  98. Nov 4, 2024 S5 | 324: Starship Bloopers
    This week on Cosmic Crit, our heroes narrowly escape a derelict starship crawling with terrifying Swarm, only to face an even greater challenge: preventing an impending attack on their homeworld! Join us as we test out the Narrative Starship Combat rules, balancing strategy and desperation to keep the Swarm at bay.
  99. Oct 21, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest: It Came From the Vast!, Part 4
    The crew dives into part 4 of “It Came From the Vast!”, a Starfinder Society mission using the Starfinder 2E playtest rules. In the depths of space, a mysterious terror emerges—can our heroes survive this cosmic nightmare, or will they be lost to the stars?
  100. Oct 14, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest: It Came From the Vast!, Part 3
    The crew dives into part 3 of “It Came From the Vast!”, a Starfinder Society mission using the Starfinder 2E playtest rules. In the depths of space, a mysterious terror emerges—can our heroes survive this cosmic nightmare, or will they be lost to the stars?
  101. Oct 7, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest: It Came From the Vast!, Part 2
    The crew dives into part 2 of “It Came From the Vast!”, a Starfinder Society mission using the Starfinder 2E playtest rules. In the depths of space, a mysterious terror emerges—can our heroes survive this cosmic nightmare, or will they be lost to the stars?
  102. Sep 30, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest: It Came From the Vast!, Part 1
    The crew dives into "It Came From the Vast!", a Starfinder Society mission using the Starfinder 2E playtest rules. In the depths of space, a mysterious terror emerges—can our heroes survive this cosmic nightmare, or will they be lost to the stars?
  103. Sep 23, 2024 S5 | 323: Aliens vs. Praedir
    In this nail-biting episode of Cosmic Crit, Redacted is left face-to-face with the menacing Bolaji creature, completely alone, while the crew races to access the computer containing vital intel. With time running out and danger looming, will Redacted survive the encounter, or will the Bolaji claim its next victim?
  104. Sep 16, 2024 S5 | 322: Swarm: Romulus
    In this pulse-pounding episode of Cosmic Crit, our crew is deep in combat with a ferocious Bolaji swarm creature! As claws clash and spells fly, every move could mean the difference between victory and devastation. Can our heroes hold the line, or will the swarm overwhelm them? Tune in to find out!
  105. Sep 9, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 4: Shards of the Glass Planet
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!
  106. Sep 2, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 3: Shards of the Glass Planet
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!
  107. Aug 26, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 2: Shards of the Glass Planet
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!
  108. Aug 19, 2024 Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 1: Shards of the Glass Planet
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!
  109. Aug 12, 2024 S5 | 321: Swarm Bodies
    In this chilling episode of Cosmic Crit, the crew responds to a distress signal only to find a ghost ship filled with the bodies of the fallen. The sole survivor, barely clinging to life, warns of a monstrous "Thing" responsible for the carnage. As the crew cautiously explores the ship to retrieve crucial data on this unknown alien, they come face to face with the terrifying creature lurking in the shadows.
  110. Aug 5, 2024 S5 | 320: The Crabin in the Woods
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, the crew faces a colossal crab that emerges from the icy depths, threatening their very survival. As they navigate the treacherous tundra, they stumble upon a mysterious magic bubble that offers an unexpected oasis of warmth and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
  111. Jul 29, 2024 S5 | 319: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Part 2
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, the crew wraps up their tense showdown with the elusive Gray known as "Censored." With the clock ticking, they must race against time to thwart a catastrophic rocket launch that threatens to wreak havoc across the galaxy. Will they succeed, or is disaster inevitable?
  112. Jul 22, 2024 S5 | 318: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, the team ascends the eerie stairwell of the launch bay, only to encounter a mysterious Gray named "Censored." This enigmatic figure, who claims to be an old acquaintance of [REDACTED], is bent on thwarting Operation Sharpwing by setting the satellite for a premature launch. Our characters must race against time to stop him and prevent a catastrophic event.
  113. Jul 15, 2024 S5 | 317: On a Sharpwing and a Prayer
    In this gripping episode of Cosmic Crit, the crew prepares for the launch of Operation Sharpwing, an ambitious mission to deploy satellites that will revolutionize our colony's communication capabilities. Tensions run high as they navigate fraught negotiations with disgruntled labor and engineering unions, striving to secure the crucial workforce needed to ensure the mission's success.
  114. Jul 8, 2024 S5 | 316: Some Like It Peridot
    In this exciting episode of Cosmic Crit, our crew, now equipped with a brand-new starship, embarks on a journey to a multi-colony convention. Their mission: to persuade the brilliant Dr. Jan Vaun to join Veridian Colony and lend her expertise to Operation Sharpwing. As they navigate the complexities of inter-colony politics, they must use all their charm and wit to secure her invaluable assistance.
  115. Jul 1, 2024 S5 | 315: Sharpwing Duck
    In this intriguing episode of Cosmic Crit, the team returns to the moon's surface with Alyndra, the famed Starfinder Solarian, who unveils a shocking truth: the ancient ruins are merely a few hundred years old. After parting ways with Alyndra, they head back to Plaustov City, now leaderless and teetering on the brink of chaos. Back at Veridian Colony, Ezirand's plan to launch communication satellites (which he…
  116. Jun 24, 2024 S5 | 314: Can’t Voidshardly Wait
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, Oskana battles to keep her mind clear as the eerie remnants of the Skaedunar's influence linger. The team’s exploration of the Azlanti base leads to the discovery of Alyndra, a legendary Starfinder Solarian, ensnared in bands of energy. As they move to free her, a sinister vortex of smoke engulfs Oskana, transforming her into a Voidshard Vampire with leathery wings,…
  117. Jun 17, 2024 S5 | 313: Mission: Azlanti, Ghosts Protocol
    In this spine-chilling episode of Cosmic Crit, the crew delves deeper into the ancient Azlanti base, uncovering more mummified bodies along the way. As they enter a vast chamber, they face two menacing Azlanti ghosts and a mysterious, noxious creature lurking in the shadows—will they survive this haunting encounter?
  118. Jun 10, 2024 S5 | 312: 30 Clock
    In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our intrepid adventurers delve deeper into the ancient Azlanti base, navigating shadowy hallways in search of clues to unravel a millennia-old mystery. Their quest takes a perilous turn as they face off against relentless Azlanti clockwork automatons, guarding the secrets of the past with mechanical precision and deadly force.
  119. Jun 3, 2024 S5 | 311: Clock of Ages
    In this electrifying episode of Cosmic Crit, the Founding Five face off against a formidable ancient Azlanti clockwork construct, pushing their combat skills to the limit. Amidst the chaos, they uncover members of the long-lost expedition they've been desperately searching for.
  120. May 27, 2024 S5 | 310: Beam Me to the Moon
    As the crew of Cosmic Crit ventures into uncharted territory in search of the lost expedition, they stumble upon an enigmatic archway bearing ancient Elven inscriptions, hinting at secrets long forgotten. Their curiosity piqued, they pass through the arch, only to find themselves transported to a moon of Golarion, where they encounter a surreal landscape dominated by domed structures adorned with intricate gears…
  121. May 20, 2024 S5 | 309: Killers of the Moonflower
    "Venture into the heart of the jungle with Cosmic Crit Podcast's latest episode, where our adventurers stumble upon a hidden glade shrouded in mystery. As they ascend the ancient branches of a towering tree, they encounter the formidable guardian, a moonflower, in a battle that tests their mettle like never before. Don't miss the excitement as they uncover ancient secrets and face untold dangers in their quest for…
  122. May 13, 2024 S5 | 308: Clever Girl, Interrupted
    As our intrepid crew pursues the trail of the vanished expedition, they stumble upon a mysterious clearing adorned with vibrant purple bushes laden with golden berries. However, their awe is short-lived as they are ambushed by dromeiosorids, prehistoric predators lurking in the shadows, ready to strike. Can they survive this unexpected encounter and uncover the truth behind the expedition's disappearance? Tune in…
  123. May 6, 2024 S5 | 307: The Shape of Lake Water
    As the Cosmic Crit crew follows the trail of the missing expedition, their search leads them to the shores of a tranquil lake, where signs of a struggle hint at darker mysteries lurking beneath the surface. But when a fearsome creature emerges from the depths, the team realizes they're not alone in their quest. With adrenaline-pumping action and heart-pounding suspense, prepare for an unforgettable encounter as…
  124. Apr 29, 2024 S5 | 306: Star Crit III: The Search for Alyndra
    As the crew of Cosmic Crit ventures beyond the bustling streets of Plaustov City, they embark on a perilous journey to locate a missing expedition, led by the enigmatic Oskana and accompanied by the renowned Solarian explorer, Alyndra Vallis. With secrets buried in the unforgiving terrain and dangers lurking in the shadows, they navigate treacherous landscapes and uncover the mysteries that lie hidden in the jungle.
  125. Apr 22, 2024 S5 | 305: Gone with the Whirlwind
    In the aftermath of a fierce battle with Tashtari laser wolves, the crew of Cosmic Crit hears a menacing growl emanating from a nearby cavern. Venturing cautiously inside, they encounter a pack of adolescent laser wolves, their eyes gleaming with both fear and aggression. After discovering the cavern of laser wolf adolescents, the crew of Cosmic Crit sets out for Plaustov, only to stumble upon a campsite of fleeing…
  126. Apr 15, 2024 S5 | 304: Dances with Laser Wolves
    In the next heart-pounding episode of Cosmic Crit, our daring crew ventures into the dense forests north of Plaustov to investigate strange occurrences among the local cattle. However, their mission takes a terrifying turn when they stumble upon a pack of rabid Tashtari laser wolves lurking in the shadows. With adrenaline pumping and laser rifles blazing, they fend off the bloodthirsty beasts, only to face their…
  127. Apr 8, 2024 S5 | 303: Expensive Food Wars
    Join our intrepid adventurers as they embark on a gastronomic quest through the bustling streets of Plaustov, aiming to tackle the skyrocketing prices and dwindling supplies of essential food items. Their journey takes them from the verdant fields of Halgir Farms, where fresh produce awaits, to the depths of Sonnet-376's fishery, brimming with oceanic delights. Along the way, they encounter the enigmatic Glartin's…
  128. Apr 1, 2024 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 team, led by Praedir, sets out to investigate suspicious gambling activities that seem to disadvantage certain spider goats on the tracks. But as they delve deeper,…
  129. Mar 25, 2024 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 expedition, has vanished without a trace, leaving her people in disarray. With the stand-in leader, Zalni, desperately seeking aid, our adventurers must navigate the…
  130. Mar 18, 2024 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.
  131. Mar 11, 2024 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.
  132. Mar 4, 2024 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! We're trying out Starfinder 2E, using the current playtest rules, and having a blast. Truthfully, Rebecca is writing these teaser notes and I have no idea what the guys got up to -- but from the sound of it, it was a raucous time. Perhaps we should warn you not to drive while listening...
  133. Feb 26, 2024 S5 | 300: Johnny Mnemonic Editor
    It's 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.
  134. Feb 19, 2024 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?
  135. Feb 12, 2024 S5 | 298: Invasion of the Body Snatcher Slimes
    With Namil Tanna's 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 infected by bodysnatcher slimes!
  136. Feb 5, 2024 S5 | 297: SCI: Sugar Crime Investigation
    The colony's sugar store has been depleted, leading our characters on a wild goose chase to track it down.
  137. Jan 29, 2024 S5 | 296: Jacket the Giant Slayer
    It's 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?
  138. Jan 22, 2024 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.
  139. Jan 15, 2024 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.
  140. Jan 8, 2024 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.
  141. Jan 1, 2024 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.
  142. Dec 25, 2023 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 we're honored that Cosmic Crit got the chance to show it off! Listen in as Jenny GMs the Starfinder 2E demo module from PAX Unplugged 2023, with Patrick, Rebecca, Gibert, and Drew playing some of the…
  143. Dec 18, 2023 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.
  144. Dec 11, 2023 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?
  145. Dec 4, 2023 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.
  146. Nov 27, 2023 S5 | 289: Cave the Last Dance
    It's 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...!
  147. Nov 20, 2023 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 heroes into a perilous encounter with a pack of airborne Flithounds attacking an elven woman.
  148. Nov 13, 2023 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 head off to check out a herd of stag bears. Intent on collecting samples, the team finds themselves in a heart-stopping race against time when a seismic tremor…
  149. Nov 6, 2023 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.
  150. Oct 30, 2023 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.
  151. Oct 23, 2023 Halloween 2023 | Part 1: “Baldur’s Third Gate”
    Patrick, Myles, Tyler, Seth, and Gibert take on Starfinder adventure Before the Storm.
  152. Oct 16, 2023 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 help from their friends) and keep up the community's progress in Praedir's absence.
  153. Oct 9, 2023 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?
  154. Oct 2, 2023 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?
  155. Sep 25, 2023 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.
  156. Sep 18, 2023 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.
  157. Sep 11, 2023 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 Tyler is Praedir, Elf Precog Drew is Zillex, Ixtangi Nanocyte Myles is [Redacted], Gray Mechanic Gibert is Jamphram, Brenneri Soldier Rebecca…
  158. Sep 4, 2023 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?
  159. Aug 28, 2023 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 Society Developer) to talk about the upcoming releases in Starfinder and the long road ahead to Starfinder 2nd Edition! They regale us with tales of their…
  160. Aug 21, 2023 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.
  161. Aug 14, 2023 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.
  162. Aug 7, 2023 S5 | 275: Along Came a Spider-Goat
    Spider Goats attack, Elenez harbors a secret, and a sinkhole appears.
  163. Jul 31, 2023 S5 | 274: 2 Vast 2 Colonies
    Visitors from neighboring colonies arrive, wanting to meet with the colony's leaders. Some want help locating a missing person, and others want to make a deal to trade resources for artifacts found in our colony.
  164. Jul 24, 2023 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.
  165. Jul 17, 2023 S5 | 272: Asher vs. Evil Undead
    A colonist has gone berserk! Will the crew be able to keep the peace?
  166. Jul 10, 2023 S5 | 271: Log and Toad
    We continue our hexploration and are beset by fearsome toads!
  167. Jul 3, 2023 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.
  168. Jun 26, 2023 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.
  169. Jun 19, 2023 S5 | 268: Slugrats
    Do you know Diathas? Turns out our crew didn't, 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-Veech or help them in their research? Find out, this week on Cosmic Crit!
  170. Jun 12, 2023 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.
  171. Jun 5, 2023 S5 | 266: The Icky Louse Club
    The crew heads to the silo next to help the chief builder rid the food store of vermin.
  172. May 29, 2023 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 what's going on at the power plant, and find a strange creature wants to kill them!
  173. May 22, 2023 S5 | 264: Mole Beetles World
    Our crew disembark and begin a settlement, but are set upon by native creatures.
  174. May 15, 2023 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.
  175. May 8, 2023 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?
  176. May 1, 2023 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 and follow them as they explore the vast and mysterious universe, encountering new challenges and facing impossible odds. Don't miss the start of this exciting new…
  177. Apr 24, 2023 Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 6
    It's the epic conclusion of our Star Trek Adventures campaign. Will the crew of the Magellan succeed in locating and closing the gateway before it's too late?
  178. Apr 21, 2023 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! Listen for information on our online charity convention for Doctors Without Borders and for updates on The Scoured Stars hardcover AP collection, Ports of…
  179. Apr 17, 2023 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?
  180. Apr 10, 2023 Star Trek Adventures: A Star Beyond the Stars | 4
    It's 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?!
  181. Apr 3, 2023 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.
  182. Mar 27, 2023 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.
  183. Mar 20, 2023 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 enemy's plans. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the enemy's technology and motives, they realize that the stakes are much higher than they imagined. Tune in to this thrilling episode of Star Trek Adventures to see how the Cosmic Crit crew…
  184. Mar 13, 2023 S4 | 261: Are You Afraid of the Ark?
    On this week's 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 of the galaxy hanging in the balance, can they save the day? And after the adventure is over, stay tuned for a special retrospective as we sit down with the…
  185. Mar 6, 2023 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 of the universe at stake, the party must use all their skills and abilities to emerge victorious. Will they be able to save the universe once again and defeat the…
  186. Feb 27, 2023 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 harm. Will they be able to overcome this ultimate threat and save the Pact Worlds, or will their efforts be in vain? Find out on this action-packed episode of Cosmic…
  187. Feb 20, 2023 S4 | 258: Freaky Fifthday
    In this mind-bending episode of Cosmic Crit, the party sets off a computer's countermeasures and finds themselves in a bizarre predicament - Edrass, Rami, and Gnak have been switched around into each other's bodies! As they struggle to navigate their new identities, the team must continue their mission and fight off dangerous enemies. Will they be able to get back to their own bodies and restore order to the team,…
  188. Feb 13, 2023 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 isn't just any ordinary encounter, it brings back painful memories for Kathlo of their home planet and the destruction caused by the Sivvs. Will the team be able to help Kathlo overcome their past and defeat the Calicor? Or will the memories prove too much to handle? Join us for an…
  189. Feb 6, 2023 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 over, as Rami puts on a headset that transports him to another dimension. With danger lurking around every corner, the team must battle a giant and Sivv foes in…
  190. Jan 30, 2023 S4 | 255: The Price is Hardlight
    Never mess with science projects you don't know anything about! Alyndra goes tampering, and it backfires! The Drift Rider crew finds themselves in combat with... themselves?
  191. Jan 23, 2023 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.
  192. Jan 16, 2023 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 powerful alien warriors or will they fall victim to their ruthless tactics? Tune in to find out!
  193. Jan 9, 2023 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 they're attacked by strange creatures, they soon realize that the museum's exhibits may be more dangerous than they initially thought. Can the group defeat the creatures, or will they become the next exhibit?
  194. Jan 2, 2023 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.
  195. Dec 26, 2022 S4 | 250: A Critmas Sporey
    As the Drift Rider crew rests after their harrowing fight with the frujai spore colony, they daydream about what they'll do next if they survive this adventure.
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