Trials of the Apocalypse
Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play anthology podcast telling humorous, thrilling, and heartfelt short stories with Powered by the Apocalypse games. For each new system we showcase, we explain the basics of the game and collaboratively build our characters and the setting. You can start from the beginning, or with whichever story interests you the most! Games featured so far include Apocalypse World, Undying, Ghost Lines, Brindlewood Bay, The Watch, Monster of the Week, Pigsmoke, and The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
We discuss beyblades and rib-removal as we explore the world of Ghost Lines, and our characters play F*ck, Marry, Kill.
CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror
[ 0:03:08 - Welcome and introductions ][ 0:11:35 - The basic stats and moves ][ 0:13:57 - Chits, stash, and favors ][ 0:15:52 - Harm, trauma, and DM tables ][ 0:21:30 - Character creation ][ 0:28:51 - The world of Ghost Lines ][ 0:59:50 - Character deep dive ]
Featuring:| Angelica as Strathmill Carro || David as Game Master || Emma as Catterjune Haig || Joesby as Zyrric Nora || Niko as Rowan Polonia |
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Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Our four line bulls disappoint their conductor. Rowan and Catterjune ingratiate themselves with the imperials while Zyrric and Strathmill make a bet.
CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror
[ 0:04:15 - Narrating the scene ][ 0:11:22 - Discussing the lightning towers ][ 0:18:29 - Introducing the train ][ 0:25:03 - Introducing the Conductor ][ 0:38:24 - All aboard! ][ 0:44:30 - Introducing Grainger ][ 0:56:33 - Let's make a bet ]
Featuring:| Angelica as Strathmill Carro || David as Game Master || Emma as Catterjune Haig || Joesby as Zyrric Nora || Niko as Rowan Polonia |
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Check out Meddling with Monsters! - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod -
Get your free copy of Ghost Lines! - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Zyrric and Strathmill's inspection of the train leaves more questions than answers. Meanwhile, Rowan and Catterjune get Grainger to open up... in more ways than one.
CW: coarse language, references to death, horses and light existential horror
[ 0:02:37 - Suits and hooks ][ 0:08:28 - Inspection up top ][ 0:19:37 - The dinner car ][ 0:27:03 - War stories ][ 0:34:47 - Inspecting the passenger cars ][ 0:38:57 - Pressing for answers ][ 0:47:22 - Precious cargo ]
Featuring:| Angelica as Strathmill Carro || David as Game Master || Emma as Catterjune Haig || Joesby as Zyrric Nora || Niko as Rowan Polonia |
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast -
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Get your free copy of Ghost Lines! - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Horrors from the sea threaten the train, revealing secrets better left hidden. A girl wants to ride a pony.
CW: coarse language, some body horror, references to death, horses and existential terror
[ 0:02:44 - Rolling insight ][ 0:08:45 - What does it want? ][ 0:17:30 - Contacting the Conductor ][ 0:26:45 - Evasive maneuvers ][ 0:31:45 - Rolling steel ][ 0:38:26 - Ghosts, plural ][ 0:46:32 - Grainger recruited ]
Featuring:| Angelica as Strathmill Carro || David as Game Master || Emma as Catterjune Haig || Joesby as Zyrric Nora || Niko as Rowan Polonia |
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast -
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Get your free copy of Ghost Lines! - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
The line bulls' desperate struggle against the restless dead begins. Will their human and equine allies be enough?
CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses and existential terror
[ 0:02:26 - Mounting tensions and horses ][ 0:09:54 - Rowan and the Conductor ][ 0:11:40 - Roll against the supernatural ][ 0:20:45 - Charging in above ][ 0:31:16 - Charging in below ][ 0:46:36 - Conflicts escalate ][ 1:19:51 - The day is saved? ][ 1:25:22 - A final thumping ]
Featuring:| Angelica as Strathmill Carro || David as Game Master || Emma as Catterjune Haig || Joesby as Zyrric Nora || Niko as Rowan Polonia |
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast -
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Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines! - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Past and present wrongs take center stage. A path forward is carved, but where does it lead?
CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses, alcohol and existential terror
[ 0:04:55 - Zyrric faces past wrongs ][ 0:09:51 - Catterjune interrupts and flees ][ 0:13:42 - Zyrric is given a choice ][ 0:15:34 - Aftermath and next steps ][ 0:25:04 - A final chat with the Conductor ][ 0:29:35 - Ghost Molotov Cocktail ][ 0:33:36 - Denouement ][ 0:38:21 - Drinks ]
Featuring:| Angelica as Strathmill Carro || David as Game Master || Emma as Catterjune Haig || Joesby as Zyrric Nora || Niko as Rowan Polonia |
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast -
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Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines! - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
The Ghost Lines crew reunite to record a retrospective on the game.
CW: coarse language, references to murder, body horror, ghosts, horses, alcohol and existential terror
[ 0:03:42 - Segment introduction ][ 0:04:19 - Thoughts on Ghost Lines ][ 0:12:31 - Stars ][ 0:27:35 - Methodology and planning ][ 0:39:05 - Wishes ][ 0:47:32 - First listener question ][ 0:53:32 - Second listener question ][ 1:01:49 - Fun facts ]
Featuring:| Angelica as Strathmill Carro || David as Game Master || Emma as Catterjune Haig || Joesby as Zyrric Nora || Nyx/Niko as Rowan Polonia |
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast -
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Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines! - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
David tries to teach Emma, Pat, and Dempsey how to play Brindlewood Bay.... along the way answering important questions like "Do ghosts pee?", "What does 'eponymous' really mean?", and "Who's the Keeper, anyway?"
CW: coarse language, paranormal activity, faux exasperation, urination, mentions of drugs and alcohol
[ 0:02:14 - Player introductions ][ 0:04:37 - Brindlewood Bay introduction ][ 0:08:12 - Order of play ][ 0:13:04 - Stats, rolling, and crowns ][ 0:21:20 - Player moves ][ 0:41:08 - Keeper moves/principles, tone, conditions ][ 0:48:18 - Character introductions ][ 1:04:18 - Background and Cozy Place items ]
Featuring:| David as the Keeper || Dempsey as Diana Ma || Emma as Marion Berry || Pat as Coach McMurphy |
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Watch Jason Cordova run Brindlewood Bay with David as a player: - https://youtu.be/k9guJLpazpc -
This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Brindlewood Bay actual play podcast.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
The Brindlewood Bay South Senior High mascot is dead. Social studies teacher Rob Kestrel is missing. Thankfully, the Murder Mavens: Marion, Coach, and Diana are on the case... provided they can make it to the scene of the murder in one piece.
CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror
[ 0:03:05 - Cozy vignettes ][ 0:06:05 - Presenting the mystery ][ 0:18:30 - Discovering the murder ][ 0:22:19 - Maven meeting ][ 0:31:17 - Bartleby the janitor ][ 0:38:11 - Investigating the field ][ 0:50:26 - Principal Pervis ]
Featuring:| David as the Keeper || Dempsey as Diana Ma || Emma as Marion Berry || Pat as Coach McMurphy |
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast -
Follow us for show updates! - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast -
Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay! - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay -
Check out Meddling with Monsters! - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod -
Check out Shrimp and Crits! - https://linktr.ee/shrimpandcrits -
This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Brindlewood Bay actual play podcast.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Investigations move into the school as Coach's vitality proves vital, Marion's cat uncovers a clue, and Diana's dog collar... isn't for her dog.
CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, hospitals, sexual inference and innuendo
[ 0:03:21 - Sharing clues, next steps ][ 0:19:02 - Principal Pervis in the parking lot ][ 0:32:21 - Investigating the storage room ][ 0:40:22 - Crown of the Queen ][ 0:50:26 - Bartleby returns ][ 0:55:54 - Diana at the window ]
Featuring:| David as the Keeper || Dempsey as Diana Ma || Emma as Marion Berry || Pat as Coach McMurphy |
Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast -
Follow us for show updates! - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast -
Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay! - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay -
Check out 19 Hits the Dragon! - https://linktr.ee/19hitsthedragon -
This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Brindlewood Bay actual play podcast.