Trials of the Apocalypse

Nov 11 2023 62 ep. 73 mins 80
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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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Apocalypse World Setup

Dec 28 2020 103 mins  
The one where everyone kind-of learns the rules and Forrest lies to a child.

Apocalypse World Ep. 1 ”Ruffians, in my establishment?!”

Dec 28 2020 83 mins  
The one where there are ruffians in Crispin's establishment.

Apocalypse World Ep. 2 ”Can I eat it?”

Dec 28 2020 98 mins  
The one where the party considers a book burning but settles for public urination.

Apocalypse World Ep. 3 ”What do you do with your last seconds of life?”

Dec 28 2020 99 mins  
The one where Spot helps Crispin finally get weird, and Forrest suffers the horror's of Max's mind.

Thank you! (and programming notes)

Dec 29 2020 1 mins  

Undying Setup

Jan 13 2021 118 mins  
The one where Mick Jagger might be a vampire, and yet somehow we forget about it. [ 0:00:24 - Introduction to players and game ][ 0:04:52 - Blood, humanity, debt and status ][ 0:16:38 - Basic moves, GM moves ][ 0:38:35 - Establish our vampire lore ][ 1:18:04 - Character introductions and playbooks ][ 1:28:59 - Setting and relationship map ][ 1:35:42 - Character owed debts and human

Undying Ep. 1 ”The Legion of Decency will not stand for this.”

Jan 26 2021 59 mins  
The one where the vampires are the ones conducting the interviews, and the party waxes critical of 1940s slang. CW: references to murder, sex work, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ][ 0:04:30 - Annie's establishment, a chat with the LAPD ][ 0:11:12 - A little birdie ordered me ][ 0:23:40 - Walter Jean, Princep of LA ][ 0:34:37 - A trip to Holl

Undying Ep. 2 ”Go kill a man for Mommy.”

Feb 09 2021 63 mins  
The one where Duke's pal Dick helps Soren meet his maker, neon signs are a subject of hot debate, and Annie makes an important discovery in the garbage. CW: references to murder, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language, awkward parental relationship [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ][ 0:04:28 - Duke invokes Bad Company, Dick enters the scene ][

Undying Ep. 3 ”I never forget a face.”

Feb 23 2021 53 mins  
The one where Duke has an old friend for dinner, Soren does things unbecoming of a psychologist, and Annie secures an invite to a party. CW: references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language and graphic violence [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ][ 0:08:34 - The three meet back at Shade'n'Shine ][ 0:13:25 - Soren feeds ][

Undying Ep. 4 ”They‘ll believe almost anything.”

Mar 09 2021 82 mins  
The one where things get bloody at a party for vampires, and attaining status comes at a cost. CW: graphic violence, references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ][ 0:09:21 - Introducing Algernon ][ 0:18:25 - An ultimatum is issued ][ 0:32:38 - Investigation and cleanup ][ 0:40:49 - T