This week on the show, Matt somehow convinced his wife, Natascha, to cohost again. Listen to them wax philosophical on the state of humanity on the internet, and maybe talk some games if there's time.

If you want to rent either of our pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2 (just don't forget to thumbs up, scumbag):

Natascha's Pawn ID: 9XYKHI2LU7ZE

Matt's Pawn ID: 8UG8ZMWN1BD9

Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠

Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠

Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social

Podcast art by Natascha Murray

Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠

Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social

The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at

Our break music this week was "Prickly Situation" by Xeecee from the Pepper Grinder OST.