Halfwits & Failed Crits

Halfwits & Failed Crits is an Actual Play Podcast where the players' blundering choices and cursed dice are the real big bad evil standing in the way of getting to the end of a campaign!

Listen to our adventure averse journalists in a cozy fantasy called The Parable Infused Tribune. Played with PenultiMyth, a game of our own design!

Or dive into our back catalog to experience our award nominated sci-fi epic about destiny confused space kids in Children of the Spine. Played with Stars Without Number, by Kevin Crawford.

(Produced by Halfwit Podcasts)

Podcasting since 2020 • 71 episodes

Halfwits & Failed Crits

Latest Episodes

Bonus - He Has a Red, Red Coat

Welcome to our Christmas Special! Luis takes the reigns of our wacky sleigh with a game and story of his own design, while the others play little elves hard at work in the toy factory. Follow Winkle Tinkle (Laura) the perceptive elf, Sprinkle C...

December 23, 2024 • 1:32:22

Parable Infused Tribune Ep 6 - It Ain't Much But It's Honest Work | A PenultiMyth Actual Play Podcast

The Pit Crew helps the citizens of Melironto clean up after the arrival of the Profane Herald before heading out for a much needed vacation in Vaynome.=== CREDITS === Game System: PenultiMyth: Finite Rules for Infinite St...

December 10, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 1:30:06

Parable Infused Tribune Ep 5 - Divine Intervention | A PenultiMyth Actual Play Podcast

The PIT Crew has secured a ride to the Melironto Chasms, the original goal of their journey to Breascor!=== CREDITS === Game System: PenultiMyth: Finite Rules for Infinite Stories - created by Jonathan Swenson. ...

November 18, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 6 • 2:20:46

Parable Infused Tribune Ep 4 - Botany, Bees, Byri Cordillera | A PenultiMyth Actual Play Podcast

The PIT Crew gets lost in the Breascor Caverns, good thing Reshi has his Grandfather's Tome and plenty of food to get them through this ordeal! === Links === Join our Community! (

October 22, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 5 • 1:41:25

Parable Infused Tribune Ep 3 - Old Souls Tell Many Tales | A PenultiMyth Actual Play Podcast

The PIT Crew hides from a storm in the cabin of a very talkative old-timer. === Links === Join our Community! ( http...

September 30, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 4 • 1:34:31

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Halfwits & Failed Crits was the first podcast I listened to that used a non D&D system and opened a whole new world for me. The GM weaves a fantastic tale for his players and listeners. The cast has incredible rapport and they play off each other well. All of the PCs feel lived in, and really well developed. Kamala, the assassin with a distrust of robots, is a highlight. They've also built a fun community on their discord.

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