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In the balmy swamps of the Florida panhandle, monsters and mystery lurk behind every moss-draped tree and stone. Shrimp & Crits is an actual play podcast utilizing the ”Powered by the Apocalypse” gaming system. Our story takes place in the small coastal town of Gullacochica. Here, tourists and locals enjoy clean sprawling beaches, fresh-caught fare, and a wide variety of small family owned businesses. Following the stories of local businessman Raymon “Ray Ray” Lareaux, greenhorn Deputy Sara ...
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Content Warnings: Car Accidents, War/Military Trauma, Language, Dark Themes The crew of The Atolla take their first step onto the desolate moon of Arcadia-19. What should be a routine walk in the park quickly turns into a struggle against the elements. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are eve…
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Content Warnings: Car Accidents, Blood, Parental Loss, Death, War/Military Trauma, Medical Horror, Psychological Horror, Jarring Noises, Claustrophobic Scenarios, Bugs, Language Brooks, Dr. Kinton, and Ford are the capable crew of the research vessel known as The Atolla. They've been tasked to investigate and catalogue a new discovery found deep be…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Jarring Audio Effects, Alcohol Use ------ We've reached the end of the tunnel and it's time to shed light on what is really going on in Whimsy World! Forces collide and intentions are revealed in this thrilling finale. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening partie…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Jarring Audio Effects ------ Frankie continues to lead Milo, Agatha, and all the remaining T1M units further into the tunnels beneath Whimsy World. Meanwhile the past comes back to haunt them as they head towards the long lost Forgotten Frontier. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for t…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Jarring Audio Effects, References to Alcohol Abuse ------ Finding themselves deep underneath Whimsy World, Agatha and T1M are safe for the time being thanks to Frankie. Milo, however finds themself in a dangerous echo of the past. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening part…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Lost in the Wyld is a Gullacochica! spin-off series where we explore different vignettes of the Wyld through one shots with featured guests. In this episode we play Triangle Agency by Caleb Zane Huett and Sean Ireland. We are joined by Reed and Amelia from Bring Your Own Mech. Agent Merrog is …
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Jarring Audio Effects ------ T1M, Milo, and Aggie have stuck their landing and are now face to face with a dangerous Beast deep within the overgrown Central Hub. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are every release day at 8:30PM EST. https://dis…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Jarring Audio Effects ------ There’s nothing quite like a free fall to clear your head. Milo, Agatha, and T1M find themselves in uncharted territory after their monorail trip goes awry. What terrors lurk between the realms? ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. Th…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Jarring Audio Effects ------ Whimsy World's monorail rises high above the ground and stops at the entrance to each realm of the park. Surely its conductor, Ralph, might know a thing or two about the recent strangeness. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These a…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Jarring Audio Effects ------ Join Agatha, Milo, and T1M on an adventure through the strange and dangerous realms of Whimsy World, a theme park that survived the apocalypse. Be sure to keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle and remain seated at all times. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server fo…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Ian, Ryan, Catie, and Cap answer some burning audience questions in the wake of Season 1's conclusion. Find out what's next for Shrimp and Crits in this Q&A! ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are every release day at 8:30PM EST. https://d…
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Content Warning: Language, Violence ------ A long time ago, in a Galaxy Far Far Away... ... The mysterious mystic Irva, the gruff bounty hunter Ebin Rook, and the whimsical cleaning droid D1-Q teamed up to explore the ruins of Mount Tantiss. In today's surprise bonus episode we play Light Side, a powered by the apocalypse game designed by Ian and C…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ This story has led us to the only place where it could end. Frank's Thick Slice Pizza. At one end of the table: Titania and Oberon. At the other: the Omni. Can Ray, Sara, and Merrog help them find common ground? Either way this is the final episode of Shrimp and Crits: Gullacochica!. ------ Jo…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ This is it. The Game of Games. The Battle of the Pigskin. The Big Showdown. Sunday Funday. The Touchdown Tournament. The Final Countdown. Men in Tights. The Big Dance. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are every release day at 8:30PM EST.…
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Content Warning: Language, Alcohol, Violence, Self Harm ------ Today we have decided to release a very normal episode with nothing different from what you've come to expect out of Shrimp and Crits. ------ Our promo this week features Monster Hour. A major thank you to Quinn, Teo, Hannah, and Kyle for providing a fantastic promo. ------ Join our Shr…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ The War of the Wylds has begun on the shores of Sunny Gullacochica!. Ray Ray and Sara enlist the help of all the friends and allies they've made along the way to resist the incoming forces of Oberon and Titania. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Sara, Ray Ray, and Ari have jumped into the unknown and now face down a monstrous being in a place outside of time. Tears, Magic, and Mayhem await the crew when their debts come due. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are every release day…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Gullacochica! is ready to fight for the survival of the Overgrown. It's the beginning of the end, and the tide is rising. There's no longer any reason for Ari, Sara, or Ray to hold anything back. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are ever…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Lost in the Wyld is a new Gullacochica! spin-off series where we explore different vignettes of the Wyld through one shots with featured guests. In this episode we play Apocalypse World by Vincent and Meguey Baker, the game on which all PbtA games are based off. We are joined by Lauren, Miah, …
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ The heroes of Gullacochica put the finishing touches on their plan to save the world. It's time to get the 'normal' folks and the 'weird' folks on the same page. Who's better for that than Don Sayjack and Johnny Medders? ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listenin…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ The crew is on borrowed time as the clock ticks towards the F.A.E. invasion. Ari confronts the temptations of his power while Ray Ray has a long overdue talk with Calliope, and Sara uncovers her inheritance from Isolda. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Ray Ray and Calliope take a relaxing road trip to New Orleans with plans of making an old enemy into a new ally. Ari deals with a chilling surprise after being summoned into the Wyld. Meanwhile, Sara ties up loose ends and makes the final plans to save Gullacochica! once and for all. ------ Jo…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Everyone takes a moment to rest and prepare before the upcoming war. Finally an arc where our heroes can relax and nothing bad happens to them whatsoever. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are every release day at 8:30PM EST. https://disc…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ It's finally time for Sara to kill or be killed. Which Payne will prevail? Sara's got friends in all the right places as Ray Ray, Ari, Cebe, Merrog, and Calliope all join in to fight Blue Blood. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are every…
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Content Warning: Drug Abuse, Language, Violence, Sexual Themes ------ Gator Grab was our first Patreon exclusive, and now it's available to everyone! The Shrimp and Crits crew plays "Gator Grab" by listener HellionHart, which is a hack of "Honey Heist" by Grant Howitt. Cap is the GM for this one, as three of Ray Ray's cousins are sent on an errand …
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Now that they know what it will take to save both Gullacochica! and Atlantis, the race is on to stop their home from sinking into the ocean. Can they convince Calliope to help, or will she continue to be one of a long list of villains. ------ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Shri…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ One night a year Ray Ray rebrands his wildlife preserve as the Lareaux Monster Retreat and invites Gullacochians of all ages to celebrate the scary holiday. Would you believe that this time, something goes wrong? Our hunters investigate... wait is any of this familiar to you? ------ Support us…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Gullacochica! begins to flood while Sara, Ray, Ari, and Merrog race against the clock. Will the storm rage on or will the sky be a more pleasant color tomorrow? ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast The Lucky Die (@TLDPod on Twitter). ------ Support us on Patreon: …
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Content Warning: Vulgar Language, Violence, Dark Themes Lost in the Wyld is a new Gullacochica! spin-off series where we explore different vignettes of the Wyld through one shots with featured guests. In this episode we play Escape from Dino Island by Sam Tung & Sam Roberts, a thrilling adventure game inspired by Jurassic Park. We are joined by Mr.…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Merrog and Ari shake on a new dealA plan to win, Ray Ray and Sara makeIf there's a shark, you might hear Donnie squealThe end of days; The ground will sink and shake ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Redgate and Wolf (@RedgateAndWolf on Twitter). ------ Support…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Body Horror ------ The Myakka Swamp Ape is lurking in the shadows of Gullacochica! once again. This time he's gone too far. Will Sara and Ari arrive in time to help Ray Ray fight this dangerous foe? ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Nameless Monsters (@namelessmon_po…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Ari returns to a quiet Gullacochica as Sara looks for Sheriff Donnie and Ray Ray tries to follow some rather large footprints. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Beholder to No One (@beholdertonoone on Twitter). ------ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Body Horror ------ Tears are shed by gods and devils alike in this heart-wrenching arc finale. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Crit! Like a Girl (@critlikeagrlpod on Twitter). ------ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShrimpandCrits ------ Follow us on …
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If you're on the fence about becoming an official Gullacochica Guppy, check out this short preview of each of our patron bonus episodes! ------ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShrimpandCrits ------ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @shrimpandcrits. You can follow our linktree (https://linktr.ee/ShrimpandCrits) to our websit…
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It's our second anniversary celebration as a podcast and we're going to answer a few listener questions. ------ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShrimpandCrits ------ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @shrimpandcrits. You can follow our linktree (https://linktr.ee/ShrimpandCrits) to our website, merch store, and much much mo…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Body Horror ------ The time has come to face Sara's inner demon. Everyone gets in position as the Devil of Tate’s Hell makes his entrance. What could go wrong? ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast What the Dice? (@Whatthedicepod on Twitter). ------ Support us on Patreon…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ The Count is here and it's not looking good for the crew from Gullacochica! Sara wishes for a good outcome while Ray and Ari fight for their lives. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Monster Hour (@MonsterHourPod on twitter). ------ Support us on Patreon: https:…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Sara's past has literally come crashing down in front of the crew as they find themselves in the middle of a city fraught with the consequences of their actions. ------ If you have the means to donate to an abortion fund, please consider doing so here: https://abortionfunds.org/ ------ In toda…
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Content Warning: Comic Mischief, Language Lost in the Wyld is a new Gullacochica spin-off series where we explore different vignettes of the Wyld through one shots with featured guests. In this episode we play Babes in the Wood by Adam Vass, a game inspired by the animated TV show "Over the Garden Wall." We are joined by Drea Silvertooth of Bad Her…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Ari, Ray, and Sara each recruit allies in their own way. The Gatorman keeps his identity under wraps for now. Sara makes a surprise beeline to help her mom, and Ari learns a new spell to catch up with her. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Roll For Romance (@Ro…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ While they fine tune their plan to confront the Devil of Tate's Hell, the hunters have to split up again. Ray Ray attempts to keep Johnny out of trouble while the others gather help for a ritual spell. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast The Hired Swords (@TheHir…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Sara's dangerous deals with the Devil of Tate's Hell are finally coming to fruition as Ray Ray, Ari, and Cebe do what they can to make a plan and keep the Retreat safe. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Don't Wreck Yourself (@wreckyourpod on twitter). ------ Su…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence ------ Things in the lighthouse are heating up, GEAR is getting jammed with Monsters, and Goodfellow is anything but welcoming. Separated by passages and poltergeists, Ray Ray, Sara, and Ari Green are still alone with their demons. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast $2…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence Towards Animals ------ Sara's dark bargain puts her in a tricky position. Ari meets with Cebe, hoping to make a safe trip to the Wyld. Ray Ray wakes up in a high tech prison and does his best to escape. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Lovelycraftians (@Lovelycraftia…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence Towards Animals ------ Personal errands take Sara, Ray Ray, and Ari in separate directions over the course of an evening gone wrong. Sara trains her new recruit, Ari meets with an old friend, and Ray Ray tries to figure out how to use a drone. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for th…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Domestic Violence ------ The wet and wyld Selkie arc comes to an exciting conclusion in an epic magic motel brawl. Ari's memories are misplaced. Ray Ray delivers a heart to heart to an unlikely party. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast Agents of Damned (@AgentsofD on …
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Drug Abuse ------ Sara and Ari are back at Bill's house to determine why he's being so suspicious. Ray Ray learns about drone defense and takes Sheriff Terrance and his new officer on a tour of The Wildlife Retreat as they search for the wanted Sara Payne. ------ In today's announcements we include …
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Content Warning: Sexual Themes, Violence, Adult Language ------ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind. Nor hath love's mind of any judgement taste Wings, and no eyes, figure unheedy haste." ~ Agent Shakespeare of the F.A.E. ------ In honor of Black History Month, this episode includes a promoti…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Alcohol Abuse ------ Caught in the headlights of the new officer in town, Sara is afraid she pales in comparison. Ray and Ari turn a bright light of their own on the GEAR soldier they took into custody. Things are heating up in this mystery. They might just... melt. ------ In today's announcements w…
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Content Warning: Dark Themes, Language, Violence, Alcohol Abuse ------ After taking some time to decompress after their time in Tallahassee, Sara trains a new monster hunter while Ari and Ray Ray fight to solve problems that can't be solved with a video game controller. ------ In today's announcements we include a promo for the podcast The Waffling…
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