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Critical Bits

Critical Bits is a new comedy RPG actual play podcast featuring Joel Ruiz as the GM and Paul Byron, Shannon Struuci, and Shelby Lee as the players. It has a bi-weekly Tuesday release schedule and uses... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Episode 1: Welcome to Heavendale

Episode 1: Welcome to Heavendale

In our first episode, we introduce our characters: Paul as Gerry, Shannon as Kim, and Shelby as Alex. A chance encounter... Read more

19 Nov 2018

1hr 48mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 30: Teen Friendz

Episode 30: Teen Friendz

Join the Fun Bunch as they tackle their greatest foe yet, inter-team breakdowns. Will Gerry ever be able to... I'm going... Read more

31 Dec 2019

1hr 26mins

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Ranked #3

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Episode 26: Greg & Greg

Episode 26: Greg & Greg

Almost back home, the Fun Bunch meets up with Greg Stanhope, the new hero of Heavendale. With a little bit of help from ... Read more

5 Nov 2019

1hr 53mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 28: The Fun Bunch Goes to Hell

Episode 28: The Fun Bunch Goes to Hell

Join the Fun Bunch as we start up Arc 5! After a long trip at the beach had a few unexpected stops, our heroes return to... Read more

3 Dec 2019

1hr 26mins

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Ranked #5

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Seasons - Episode 1: Spring

Seasons - Episode 1: Spring

The first of six episodes of a new standalone Actual Play Event Mini-Series ran by Joel Ruiz.  Narration by Jack David. ... Read more

21 Nov 2019

2hr 10mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 31: Death Blender

Episode 31: Death Blender

Join the Fun Bunch as they work through their shared trauma and find all new ways to upset their group dynamic! Will Ger... Read more

14 Jan 2020

1hr 20mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 27: ...Prom Then

Episode 27: ...Prom Then

The Fun Bunch takes a car ride back to Heavendale and catches up on the last month between Prom and going to the Beach. ... Read more

19 Nov 2019

1hr 38mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 2: Wet Pins

Episode 2: Wet Pins

In this episode, we join our heroes, Alex, Gerry, and Kim, as they head to the drag strip to find their friend Luke Will... Read more

4 Dec 2018

1hr 23mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 25: Jodo 2 - The Sequel

Episode 25: Jodo 2 - The Sequel

After arriving in Bloomingdale, Gerry starts to sweat out metal again. Jodo is back! Join the Fun Bunch as they have a f... Read more

22 Oct 2019

1hr 37mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 12: All in the Family

Episode 12: All in the Family

In this episode, the Fun Bunch continues their infiltration of the D.A.Y.C.A.R.E./D.E.T.E.N.T.I.O.N. center as Amantha, ... Read more

23 Apr 2019

1hr 21mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 18: Kitten Treats

Episode 18: Kitten Treats

Kim watches some Carnival Eats. Alex looks up otter facts. Gerry shares some cookies. Juabe wears a hat. This is a very ... Read more

16 Jul 2019

1hr 33mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 33: General Custard

Episode 33: General Custard

The UnHappy Meal continues its search for a way to get into the VVIP room. Will The Grin be able to recover his youthful... Read more

11 Feb 2020

1hr 19mins

Ranked #13

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Episode 13: Bottom Penthouse

Episode 13: Bottom Penthouse

In the final episode of our second arc, the Narc Arc, the Fun Bunch finishes up their lives as Amantha, Craigory, and Ve... Read more

7 May 2019

1hr 30mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 24: Hoagie Allin

Episode 24: Hoagie Allin

Gerry, on space drugs, finds himself face-to-face with Hoagie Allin outside of a gas station. Hoagie wants to kill Gerry... Read more

8 Oct 2019

1hr 30mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 22: Odette

Episode 22: Odette

Join the Fun Bunch as they head to the beach. Listen along as they make new friends, enjoy some snacks, and get into som... Read more

10 Sep 2019

1hr 53mins

Ranked #16

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Episode 19: Link Up

Episode 19: Link Up

With all the information they've gathered, the Fun Bunch knows what they have to do. It's time to get the band back toge... Read more

30 Jul 2019

1hr 33mins

Ranked #17

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Seasons - Episode 2: Summer

Seasons - Episode 2: Summer

The second episode of a new mini-series ran by Joel Ruiz.    Narration by Jack David. Opening track by People Need Goa... Read more

28 Nov 2019

2hr 13mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 5: Brunch Factory

Episode 5: Brunch Factory

We return with our heroes outside of the hottest Sunday spot in Heavendale, Brunch Factory. What horrors await this unna... Read more

15 Jan 2019

1hr 35mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 20: Prom When?

Episode 20: Prom When?

After 20 episodes, the Fun Bunch does the unthinkable. They make an actual plan of attack. Who is gonna be crowned prom ... Read more

13 Aug 2019

1hr 34mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 17: T(h)om Vault

Episode 17: T(h)om Vault

While at Neutral Grounds, our heroes were given a jolt by some new information about Gerry. Can the team perk him up in ... Read more

2 Jul 2019

1hr 37mins

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