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 • 74 episodes

Halfwits & Failed Crits

Latest Episodes

Parable Infused Tribune Ep 8 - We've Got Ourselves A Mystery! | A PenultiMyth Actual Play Podcast

Leona starts working up the courage to figure out how to audition for the Siren Song, but Sybianna is missing, and Gwyneth has beef with... everyone.=== LINKS === Join our Community! (

February 26, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 9 • 1:46:25

Parable Infused Tribune Ep 7 - Turbulent Vibes and High Spirits | A PenultiMyth Actual Play Podcast

After a few months of close quarters travel north, the PIT Crew is in desperate need for the good vibes of Vaynome, home of the Siren's Song! === LINKS === Join our Community! (

February 03, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 1:43:28

You're a Mean One, Mr. Gob!

Luis once again sits in his Christmas Throne as he brings three little gnomes through a cavernous caper! === Links === Join our Community! (

Subscriber Episode • January 13, 2025 • 1:21:37

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 • 1:34:46

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.=== LINKS === Join our Community! (

December 10, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 1:31:51

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Fan Mail

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.

Minneapolis, Minnesota