Best Take A Crit Podcasts (2025)

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Heroes, Anti-Heroes & Villains 1:18:15

2d ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Two national champions, best friends, and teammates-- Lucas Bourgoyne and Luke Fetzer. However, where do they fit in our story, are they the heroes or villians, or maybe they are the bad good guys? Let's find out.

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Empty Alcove / Rotting Figure 15:13

4d ago15:13

15:13

a text about Dan Guthrie's commission at Chisenhale: Empty Alcove / Rotting Figure read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/empty-alcove-rotting-figure Digital archive: earf.info

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Gaza Biennale (UK Jinnaah) 22:05

11d ago22:05

22:05

A review of Gaza Biennale's exhibition, Upon the Ruins of this World, @ Ugly Duck. Thinking about what a biennale even is in the first place. Read the text here: thewhitepube.com/gaza-biennale Here's Gaza Biennale's UK Jinnaah's ig, to stay tuned for future activity: instagram.com/gazabiennale_jinnaahuk and Gaza Biennale's website: gazabiennale.org…

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Popping Bubbly with Katherine Sarkisov of CCB/Levine Law Group 1:05:49

14d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Katherine Sarkisov of CCB/Levine Law Group is a rising talent in women's bike racing. She's not new on the scene because she literally grew up riding and racing her bike; but she's definitely made some big steps and improvements in the last couple of years. After stints on LUX and Cynisca Cycling, Katia came home and joined CCB. Little did any of u…

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S5E123 - The Crits Don't Quit 1:07:22

15d ago1:07:22

1:07:22

In this episode we learn about the pros and cons of being on the clean up crew in a wizards lair. The pros being all the singing and dancing while the cons might include public humiliation, bodily injury and death. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donationsBy Dungeons and Dragons

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Radio 1's Big Weekend 17:51

25d ago17:51

17:51

A text about girls with guitars and also Ed Atkins' book Flowers. A little two-for-one : ) find the written version of this on our website, support us on Patreon here, and buy our book Poor Artists wherever you buy your books!!!!!

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Taking on the World With Sidney Swierenga 57:36

29d ago57:36

57:36

Canadian Sidney Swierenga is having a season most racers can only dream of. At 17 years old she became the youngest rider to podium the GC with second overall at the Redlands Bicycle Classic and then repeated the feat at the Tour of the Gila a week later. The next youngest rider to pull off that double podium was Mara Abbott at 21-and she went onto…

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Confessions of a Commercial Gallerist 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Fra Angelico, the art-priest on shift, hears the confession of a commercial gallerist read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/confessions support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠⁠ emoji: 🥂🍾

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S5E122 - Sitting On Destiny 1:05:59

1M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

In this episode the party finds a new friend along with some treasure. Cullen finds his destiny and Jake and Esmir have a special moment. We also learn the correct distance to stand away from your friend while they risk their life for you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donations…

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Athens Twilight Recap with Clever Martinez and Will Hardin 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Lights, Live stream, action. We are back. Criterium racing is back. It is time to get 2025 started in a huge way. For the first time ever we brought competitors together to talk about how the race happened. Ok, when it comes to Will Hardin and Clever Martinez, it is hard to call either of them competitors, they are more like friends who want to pus…

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Monkey King 24:31

2M ago24:31

24:31

do you think it's possible to change the worst things about yourself? this week's text is about a mythological character from Chinese history and how we might be the same person. another big health update too! find the written version of the text here and get our book Poor Artists woooooo

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BBEG and Other Letters: A Villainous chat about the bad guys. 59:14

2M ago59:14

59:14

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. Do you like bad guys? You know the antagonists of the story? Ne'er-do-wells, do no goods and all around vile villainous villains? If so, what is wrong with you? You should want to be the very best, strive to be heroic and figh…

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How many copies of the book have sold? 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

a 2025 q&a about how the book is doing, the things that we secretly find annoying about each other, our rudest reader interactions, and what's happening with book two :p watch the VIDEO of this chat here; support the white pube here :)

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Concrete Jungle, Where Habitats Are Made of - Goodbye For Now Episode 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

Send us a text Hello my beautiful nerds, Kirstynn here Today is bittersweet, and I am hoping y’all can understand where I am coming from Today is the last episode of the Anthropo Scene Podcast I loved this podcast and what Nicholas and I had made was something really special, but I really need a new start and I hope that many of you will follow me …

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On Ugliness 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

Or, on why I want to be confused / why I love strangeness. Talking about On Ugliness: Medieval and Contemporary @ Skarstedt. Read the text version here: thewhitepube.co.uk/on-ugliness support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠⁠ emoji: 👹👺

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Creating Identity Charms 16:29

2M ago16:29

16:29

I have good news!!!!!! this week's text is about midodrine, Chile and the artist Phoebe Kaniewska. listen to hear the good news woooo or read about it on our website here. Sign up to our Patreon to join the discord if you want also. I hate all other social media except the white pube discord. there, I said it.…

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S5E121 - The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day of Sea Lion One 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

In this episode while the party gets literally grappled they also figuratively grapple with some perplexing topics. Can you jynx someone while you are dead? Can kissing your foe be a useful tactic? And, are conga lines really only for losers? Listen in to find out??? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donations…

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The Crit 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

This week's text is about listening in on a crit :) read it here: thewhitepube.com/the-crit support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠ emoji: 👼

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Lapvona 13:45

3M ago13:45

13:45

spoiler free text about Lapvona and a clinical trial I did this week and reading books all the way to the end even when you don't love them. Find the written version on our website here ; sign up to our Patreon here to join our discord; and please buy our book Poor Artists! it's out in hardback, audiobook and ebook!! paperback aint til October baby…

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The Roundabout Artist 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

This week's text is a short story about roundabout art! About where art sits in the public sphere, where it is surprising or unexpected! Read the text: thewhitepube.co.uk/the-roundabout-artist support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠ emoji: 🏝🏖

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S5E120 - Getting in Line for Chad 59:29

3M ago59:29

59:29

This action packed episode should be called Sea Lions and Manticores and Giant Crayfish and Giant Scorpions, oh my! But it's not a musical even though there is a lot of singing and a conga line. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donationsBy Dungeons and Dragons

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The Hearing Test 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

I write about the app called Visible that is supposed to help you with energy-limiting health conditions, and I write about Eliza Barry Callahan's 2024 book The Hearing Test. You can find the written version here, our Patreon here, and here's a referral code to the app. I have no idea if it's worth it yet. In the first few weeks yes? But ask me aga…

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Much love I leave behind 12:44

4M ago12:44

12:44

Athen Kardashian and Nina Mhach Durban @ Indigo + Madder, a postcard in a courtyard, my aunt's fridge. read the text: thewhitepube.co.uk/athen-nina support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support emoji: 💄💋

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Mary and the Rabbit Dream 16:43

4M ago16:43

16:43

did you know all the long covid clinics in the UK were closing down in March? in this episode, I write about money and my PIP disaster and my last long covid clinic appointment, but I also write about a woman who gives birth to rabbits. You can find the text version on our website & you can get a copy of Mary and the Rabbit Dream on Galley Beggar's…

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S5E119 - It's Just D&D Water 1:09:51

4M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

In this episode the night is calling, they have to go. The DM is hungry, he runs the show. He's licking his lips, he's ready to win. On the hunt tonight for love at first sting? Just take a listen, you will be rocked like a hurricane. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donations…

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NO MORE FOUND OBJECTS 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

an essay about readymades, found objects in art and whether that's a good thing (and what it all **MEANS**!) read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/found-objects the emoji for this text is: 🔳◼️

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Risk, Reward, Regret: The 3 Rs of Roleplaying 1:00:35

5M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. In this episode, we tackle the 3 Rs is DMing; Risk, Reward and Regret. The boys tell tantalizing tales and offer some tips and tactics! Will we make sense, maybe. Will it be entertaining, perhaps. Is it interesting, boy I hope…

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Spray 11:54

5M ago11:54

11:54

this week's text is a review of SPRAY, Ella Fleck @ Season 4 Episode 6 read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/spray here's a link to the gallery's website Support our writing: ⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support 💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨

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London Art Fair 13:05

5M ago13:05

13:05

I went to London and back in a day and now my body is paying for it. A text about London Art Fair -> written version here -> give us £1 a month here -> and I'll see you on the next one

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Grey Unpleasant Land: Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane @ Spike Island 24:43

5M ago24:43

24:43

A story about an exhibition about nationhood, national mythologies, property & inheritance. Read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/grey-unpleasant-land Support our writing: ⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support 👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸

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S5E118 - What Level Moron Are You? 48:57

5M ago48:57

48:57

In this episode the party reflects on the reality of spending time in a areas that are designed by super dorks with the sole purpose of killing you and wondering why the treasure is never in the first room. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donationsBy Dungeons and Dragons

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Woman on the Edge of Time 19:11

5M ago19:11

19:11

Kicking off the 2025 reviews with a book I think I might love: the 1976 novel Woman on the Edge of Time by American writer and activist Marge Piercy. You can find the written version of this on our website, you can support The White Pube here, and I'll see ya on the next one babYyyyy

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'Twas the Night Before Gumbo 6:47

6M ago6:47

6:47

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition.....I was left unattended with the computer again, oh by the way, Hey folks, it's me Gumbo. I found this cool seasonal holiday merry poem thing in Cosmic Key's Library, and I thought it would be nice to share it. I hope you all enjoy! Merry H…

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S5E117 - The Kiss That Stopped the Rage 52:17

6M ago52:17

52:17

In this episode a lot of things would have been really cool if it were not for the stupid, stupid dice that have a special algorithm which is clearly designed to benefit the DM. Whatever… Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donationsBy Dungeons and Dragons

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Holiday Episode: Cold Snaps and Hot Takes 57:49

6M ago57:49

57:49

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. In this episode, in traditional holiday tradition, the boys offer up a fruit cake of the hottest takes! So, sit back and unwrap the gift that keeps on giving, unsolicited opinions!…

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DAHOMEY (dir. Mati Diop) 21:26

6M ago21:26

21:26

This week's text is a review of Mati Diop's DAHOMEY, now streaming on MUBI! Thinking through restitution as a starting point, the voice of objects, statues that also die, honest endings. Read the text here: thewhitepube.co.uk/dahomey If you'd like to watch DAHOMEY and make up your own mind, then MUBI have given us 30 days free: mubi.com/thewhitepub…

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Should museums give back stolen objects? 59:52

7M ago59:52

59:52

Should museums give back stolen objects?? Dahomey is OUT TODAY on MUBI -- directed by Mati Diop, it's a film about the restitution of objects in Western museums. We spoke to Dan Hicks and Sumaya Kassim for a special investigative episode about restitution and decolonisation. MUBI have sponsored this episode and also !! given us a link to get 30 day…

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The Project Echelon Files: Where Eagles Dare with Tyler Stites 1:08:44

7M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

From the top of one of the tallest points in Arizona we join our hero, Tyler Stites, as he prepares to set out on a new journey across the ocean to a fulltime spot in the European peloton. For the last 3 seasons we've got to enjoy his racing on Project Echelon but now he's signed a two-year deal with Caja Rural and he's ready to spread his wings. B…

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An Ode to All the Flavours, Laisul Hoque @ Whitechapel 21:43

7M ago21:43

21:43

A one day exhibition, conceptual value grab, sweets and snacks and flavours. Read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/laisul-whitechapel Support our writing: thewhitepube.co.uk/support

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The Way Back with Alexis Magner 1:04:58

7M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Alexis Magner 100% stands on her own when it comes to accomplishments. With a win at Acht van Westerveld, second at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Ronde van Drenthe in 2018; along with third at Dwars der Vlaanderen in 2021 while racing for Canyon-SRAM you may be wondering, how did she end up on the American criterium scene? We've got those answers for y…

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How much money I made this year 17:04

7M ago17:04

17:04

is culture bad for you? God it feels terrible right now. You can find the written version of this, as well as links to documents mentioned and the best photo of me every taken, right about ⁠here

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S5E116 - Standard Attack Pattern Delta 54:35

7M ago54:35

54:35

In this episode we follow along on the maiden voyage of the SS Keraptis. So sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip. The ship takes ground in a death trap room of an evil evil guy, with Esmerelda and Carrie too. The battle master and his blades. The Barbarian. The Cleric and the ranger Jade here in Keraptis' tower. Support t…

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the Sound Voice Project @ the Royal Opera House 20:35

7M ago20:35

20:35

This week's text is about the Sound Voice Project at the Royal Opera House, down in the Lindbury Theatre. Three performances of works about voice loss. read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/sound-voice The Sound Voice project's run at ROH has ended, but the old event link is here, and the digital version of the programme. SVP's website is here.…

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Cowboy: Featuring Lucas Bourgoyne 1:15:23

7M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Seventy-five minutes of laughter, levity, cowboy hats, and some hot takes. It's Lucas Bourgoyne and he's 100% worth all of your time. This week we are brought to you by the Hammerhead Karoo. Visit right now and use promo code CRITNATION at checkout to get yours today!!! By using the code CRITNATION you’ll get a free heart rate monitor with your pur…

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Grenfell: in the words of survivors 15:23

8M ago15:23

15:23

I got a subscription to the National Theatre streaming service. More theatre reviews to come, but we're starting here with the Grenfell play. The written version of this is on The White Pube website.

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Jasleen Kaur, Alter Altar (Turner Prize 2024) 12:19

8M ago12:19

12:19

a text for Jasleen Kaur's Turner Prize installation (Alter Altar) at the Tate Britain. read the text here: thewhitepube.co.uk/alter-altar ica tickets for 5th Nov: ica.art/learning/poor-artists

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Paul Abrahams Knows What He's Talking About 1:05:04

8M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

We are taking a step back in time to the original days of this podcast. Back in the heady days of 2018 and 2019, a team known as Elevate-KHS dominated the scene. Many of our guests, and even one host, came through that program, and even more were mentored and influenced by riders who had Paul Abrahams as their DS. Jordan talks with Paul all about t…

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The Crab Museum 16:10

8M ago16:10

16:10

I wrote this in ONE day do NOT judge me. Written version of the review is here. Our book Poor Artists is out now! in shops and in libraries and some people are just carrying it with them like a cool accessory. Get yours now !

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Player's Perspective 1:22:17

8M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back! In this episode join Cosmic Key as he delves into all things non-DM!? We all know a DM is only worth their weight in experience if they have happy players. So, sit back, grab some dice and let's see how the other half lives, lets chat with two players and find…

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S5E115 - SS Karaptis 48:37

8M ago48:37

48:37

In this episode, no genre is left unturned. It starts off like a Hollywood blockbuster, then quickly morphs into an 80's action show. There is a long HGTV episode of "Let's Build a Death Boat" followed by an homage to a 1960's sitcom. Yup, something for everyone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/role_radio/donations…

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