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Trials of the ApocalypseBrindlewood Bay IPM SpecialBrindlewood Bay retirees Mary, Jane, and Whitney are called upon to investigate the grisly demise of the local high school's mascot. Is there more to the blood and pageantry at the community ice rink than just a petty high school rivalry? The Murder Mavens are on the case... as soon as they finish their weekly book club meeting.
Content Warning
alcohol, blood, mild gore, threat of violence references to: birds, cults, death, guns, police, fire
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2023-11-112h 21Trials of the ApocalypseThe Between: The Post-ApocalypseOur Vigilance Committee gathers 'round the table once more to chat about their experience playing The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, alcohol, references to: suicidal ideation, ghosts, death, urine, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing
[ 0:03:49 - System reflection ]
[ 0:25:14 - What we got wrong ]
[ 0:29:07 - Stars and Wishes ]
[ 0:53:23 - Behind the scenes, F*ck Marry Kill, alt. theories ]
[ 1:07:48 - Listener questions ]
[ 1:36:11 - What's next, a word from our sponsor ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Dave as Brother...
2023-06-141h 56Trials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.7 ”Come and see.”The Vigilance Committee bring the Ghost-Be-Gone threat to a violent end.
CW: graphic violence, eyes, dismemberment, gore, coarse language, ghosts, death, urine, bereavement, snake oil, alcohol, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, bondage, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, marring of flesh
[ 0:07:43 - Unscene 1; Lorelai proposes a game ]
[ 0:14:52 - Ropes, chains, cords, barbed wire; Unscene 2 ]
[ 0:19:46 - Ropes and Masterminds, the Marshal inside ]
[ 0:28:26 - Unscene 3; A game of chess ]
[ 0:44:29 - 'A meeting, some discussion' ]
[ 1:10:32 - Unscene 4; Individual scenes ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper...
2023-05-311h 21Trials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.6 1/2 ”The True Panacea.”The Vigilance Committee uncover the dark designs of Dr. Clarkson as they lay out their plans for the night.
CW: coarse language, ghosts, death, urine, bereavement, snake oil, alcohol, violence, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, blood
[ 0:02:35 - Answer a Question: Ghost-Be-Gone ]
[ 0:13:16 - Integrate clues ]
[ 0:21:27 - Answer a Question: Bounty Hunter ]
[ 0:29:19 - Paint the Scene: Rio Grande in El Paso ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Dave as Brother Gideon |
| Emma as Lorelai Chambers |
| Gwynn as Angel McCoy | ...
2023-05-0334 minTrials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.6 ”Obstruction of justice.”The promised tour of Dr. Jebediah F. Clarkson's operation finally arrives. The vigilance committee members are made offers they absolutely can (and do) refuse.
CW: coarse language, ghosts, death, urine, bereavement, snake oil, alcohol, violence, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, strangulation
[ 0:03:00 - Arriving at the warehouse ]
[ 0:09:42 - Angel pokes around ]
[ 0:30:41 - All convene, offers are made ]
[ 0:58:26 - Begin dusk phase ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Dave as Brother Gideon |
| Emma as Lorelai Chambers |
| Gwynn as...
2023-04-191h 07Trials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.5 ”Knocking down doors.”A new threat emerges as the Vigilance Committee investigates the effects of Ghost-Be-Gone on the town. Marshal interviews his prisoner, Gideon sniffs and scratches, Lorelai looks into a dead man's eyes, and Angel does some chemistry.
CW: coarse language, death, dead human bodies, bereavement, guns, snake oil, alcohol, violence, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, strangulation
[ 0:02:51 - The Bounty Hunter threat, planning the day ]
[ 0:18:19 - Lorelai by the river, meetings in the Jailhouse ]
[ 0:41:10 - The third cell, introducing Del Sol ]
[ 0:51:31 - G...
2023-04-051h 39Trials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.4 1/2 ”Into the Dawn.”The players receive a variety of rewards for completing the Lady in White threat.
CW: coarse language, ghosts, weddings, references to: marriage, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, death
[ 0:03:07 - Rewards from the Lady in White ]
[ 0:10:26 - Award experience ]
[ 0:18:59 - Select Dawn Questions ]
[ 0:21:41 - Evaluate lingering conditions ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Dave as Brother Gideon |
| Emma as Lorelai Chambers |
| Gwynn as Angel McCoy |
| Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |
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2023-03-2226 minTrials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.4 ”Dearly beloved...”The Lady in White's wedding finally comes as an assemblage is called in El Paso, and a young family is haunted by the spirit of a cattle rustler.
CW: coarse language, ghosts, weddings, bereavement, guns, moths, horses, snake oil, alcohol, dead human and animal bodies, violence, references to: loss of agency, trafficking, marriage, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, strangulation, death
[ 0:03:33 - Unscene one, rolling for the assemblage ]
[ 0:18:24 - Unscene two, layout the wedding ]
[ 0:38:41 - Wedding ceremony, Unscene three ]
[ 0:53:01 - Final Unscene, Janus Mask scenes ]
Featuring:
| David...
2023-03-081h 05Trials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.3 ”A price on safety.”A cart rolls into town with an elixir to cure what ails you: Ghost-Be-Gone. The Marshal threatens prison, Bro. Gideon recalls a letter, Angel spends a buck-fifty, and Lorelai condemns a man to death.
CW: coarse language, ghosts, snake oil, child labor, alcohol, dead human and animal bodies, violence, references to: loss of agency, trafficking, war, falling, marriage, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, nudity and bathing, violence, blood, death, mind control
[ 0:02:17 - Dr. Jedediah F. Clarkson's Ghost-Be-Gone ]
[ 0:29:08 - Dusk Phase move resolution ]
[ 0:39:12 - Stories around the campfire ]
[ 0:45:26 - Answer a Que...
2023-02-151h 11Trials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.2 ”It ain’t Sunday yet.”The Vigilance Committee split up to investigate the lady in white. Angel reads a startling headline, Lorelai casts her bones, Bro. Gideon tries to attract a new congregant, and the Marshal goes down and gets dirty.
CW: coarse language, ghosts, alcohol, dead human and animal bodies, violence, loss of agency, falling from dangerous heights, references to: Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, nudity and bathing, violence, blood, death, mind control
[ 0:04:18 - Gideon uses a Janus Mask, enter Brandy Carson ]
[ 0:14:35 - Lorelai in the barn ]
[ 0:25:37 - Angel Flynn at the general store, enter Te...
2023-02-0156 minTrials of the ApocalypseThe Between Ep.1 ”Ol’ El Paso”The deputy declares two men and four horses dead from a wagon crash. A lady in a white dress was the only other present at the incident, but answers are hard to come by when your only suspect is a ghost.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, nudity and bathing, human and animal death, ghosts, violence, loss of agency, references to: Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, violence, blood, death, mind control
[ 0:04:18 - El Paso introduction ]
[ 0:14:20 - The Deputy with bad news ]
[ 0:29:32 - An artist's rendition ]
[ 0:47:48 - Heading to the Carson homestead ]
[ 0:54:50 - Da...
2023-01-1858 minTrials of the ApocalypseThe Between SetupWe get ghost-hunting in the wild west of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso! Meet our fallen pastor, industrious barkeep, bombastic Marshal, and sweet, inevitable death.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, references to: ghosts, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, violence, blood, death, maiming, mind control
[ 0:06:49 - The Between, Ghosts of El Paso introduction ]
[ 0:14:33 - Phased game structure ]
[ 0:25:18 - Dice rolling, abilities, janus masks ]
[ 0:43:18 - Setting details ]
[ 0:45:17 - Playbook and character intros ]
[ 1:14:41 - Dwelling and personal quarters ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Dave as Brother Gideon |
| Emm...
2023-01-041h 43Trials of the ApocalypsePigsmoke: The Post-ApocalypseThe professors reunite for their magical academy performance reviews... a.k.a. our usual game retrospective.
CW: coarse language, scholastic anguish, references to: bees, volcanos, fast food, spirits, zombies, witchcraft, and capitalism
[ 0:00:36 - Introductions, outline ]
[ 0:04:15 - System reflection ]
[ 0:14:51 - Stars ]
[ 0:25:08 - Behind the scenes ]
[ 0:33:56 - Wishes ]
[ 0:41:24 - Listener questions ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |
| Riley as Maia Bright |
| Zac as Liam Webb |
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2022-09-141h 13Trials of the ApocalypsePigsmoke Ep.5 ”What not to do.”The Dept. of Life and Death's Research Showcase makes this year's Piglet Day memorable. Liam gives an unsupervised teen a knife, Woody experiences a breakup, and Maia truly becomes the chair.
CW: coarse language, gore, sexual innuendo, frogs, pigs, body horror, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, electrocution, references to: animal cruelty, fast food, death, body horror, organ transplants, undeath
[ 0:04:19 - The Dept. of Life and Death Research Showcase ]
[ 0:10:02 - Maia's presentation begins ]
[ 0:22:11 - Things go wrong ]
[ 0:29:08 - Outside with Woody ]
[ 0:41:22 - Dealing with the Pigman situation ]
[ 1:05:56 - Afterma...
2022-09-031h 27Trials of the ApocalypsePigsmoke Ep.4 ”Whole hog.”The day to charm Brad Flannigan Jr. comes to bear. Maia's students make new life, Woody starts a hunt for the wrong fish, and Liam summons his legion of acquaintances.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, hamsters, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, cats, references to: infants, fast food, death, body horror, organ transplants, undeath, missing persons, cannibalism
[ 0:04:04 - Woody leaves Maia, calls Liam ]
[ 0:18:29 - Enter finals week ]
[ 0:22:11 - Maia prep status ]
[ 0:27:57 - Liam prep status ]
[ 0:34:42 - Woody prep status ]
[ 0:39:07 - Piglet Day begins ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC...
2022-08-1754 minTrials of the ApocalypsePigsmoke Ep.3 ”The Primordial Arby’s”Finals week inches closer. Woody makes some calls, Liam ascends a volcano, and Maia raises hamsters.
CW: coarse language, raised voices, hamsters, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, cats, references to: infants, fast food, death, body horror, organ transplants, undeath, missing persons, cannibalism
[ 0:02:45 - Plans for the week ]
[ 0:07:33 - Maia teaches DIY Zombie ]
[ 0:15:03 - Liam in Iceland ]
[ 0:30:18 - Woody seeks grading help ]
[ 0:44:54 - Woody at Maia's house ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |
| Riley as Maia Bright |
| Zac as Liam Webb...
2022-08-1759 minTrials of the ApocalypsePigsmoke Ep.2 ”I foresee no consequences!”Another week of the semester comes and goes. Maia gets a promotion, Woody teaches a dog about friendship, and Liam seeks truth at an Arby's.
CW: coarse language, raised voices, sexual innuendo, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, cats, references to: fast food, death, organ transplants, undeath, missing persons, cannibalism
[ 0:03:24 - Dept. prep for Piglet Day ]
[ 0:08:44 - Liam's week ]
[ 0:28:54 - Woody's week ]
[ 0:52:07 - Maia's week ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |
| Riley as Maia Bright |
| Zac as Liam Webb |
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2022-07-211h 08Trials of the ApocalypsePigsmoke Ep.1 ”3 with the Dean.”A mysterious email summons Maya, Liam and Woody to the Dean's office. Liam struggles with single parenthood, Woody markets his MLM, and Maya takes a nap.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, references to: violence, death, organ transplants, undeath, abduction, missing persons, cannibalism
[ 0:06:23 - A mysterious email ]
[ 0:13:01 - Maya and Woody get the news ]
[ 0:21:22 - Liam and friends in the tunnels ]
[ 0:33:28 - The Dean's office ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |
| Riley as Maia Bright |
| Zac as Liam Webb |
2022-07-0651 minTrials of the ApocalypsePigsmoke SetupWe crack open Pigsmoke, a game of magical academics and absurd bureaucracy. We've got a bubbly necromancer, a dusty archeologist, a faux mentalist, and an incredibly petty college rivalry. What could go wrong?
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, references to: violence, death, organ transplants, undeath, anime
[ 0:04:06 - Pigsmoke introduction ]
[ 0:10:33 - Abilities, Harm, Burnout, Advancement ]
[ 0:17:03 - Basic moves, TAs ]
[ 0:37:13 - Playbooks, character creation ]
[ 1:15:42 - Character Setup Questions ]
[ 1:34:40 - The Dean, TAs revisited ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |
| Riley as M...
2022-06-222h 04Trials of the ApocalypseTOTA: Show Update (6/8/2022)A brief show update between arcs. Thanks, as always, for joining us!
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2022-06-0903 minTrials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week: The Post-ApocalypseThe crew reunite for a retrospective on their space adventure.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, references to: COVID, mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:06:59 - Introductions, outline ]
[ 0:15:01 - System reflection ]
[ 0:35:53 - Stars ]
[ 0:46:30 - Wishes ]
[ 0:51:54 - Behind the scenes ]
[ 1:07:47 - What's the deal with Rodney? ]
[ 1:19:43 - Listener questions ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |
| Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |
| Pat as Rodney the Mundane |
| Zac as Lenny the Hex |
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2022-05-251h 40Trials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Ep. 7 ”We came, we saw, we cactus.”The crew of the Starship Scholastic solve the mystery in the thorniest way possible.
CW: coarse language, flirting, strong sexual innuendo and sexual language, kink, insects, body horror, birth references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:04:08 - Nova syncs up, investigates the mystery ]
[ 0:18:05 - Fr. Og radios from "the shit room" ]
[ 0:26:07 - Nova slides into some DMs ]
[ 0:39:39 - Fr. Og and Lenny join the chat ]
[ 0:55:02 - Lenny makes cake, Nova stops the system ]
[ 1:04:15 - Rodney's return, chat intensifies ]
[ 1:26:57 - Big magic, Lenny emerges ]
[ 1:52:46 - Fr. Og's final birth ]
2022-05-112h 02Trials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Ep. 6 ”Committing Malfractice.”Lumeria's true nature is revealed. Fr. Og conducts dangerous research with a new colleague and Rodney levels up.
CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, agoraphobia, heights, horses, body horror, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:04:22 - A meeting of Froctors ]
[ 0:13:13 - Assisting Fr. Hoofenschmirtz ]
[ 0:23:22 - Fr. Og reads a bad situation ]
[ 0:39:21 - Rodney in space ]
[ 0:44:50 - Chaos on the surface ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |
| Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |
| Pat as Rodney the Mundane |
| Zac as Lenn...
2022-04-1653 minTrials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Ep. 5 ”Red means bad things.”Nova's ploy brings the crew face-to-face with the monster, Lenny introduces us to USB-Z, Fr. Og encounters a colleague, and Rodney unintentionally spider-mans away.
CW: coarse language, insects, horses, sexual innuendo, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:02:00 - Rodney in the hab ]
[ 0:08:20 - Fr. Og heads below ]
[ 0:17:15 - The scintillac parts ]
[ 0:32:56 - Rodney in space ]
[ 0:45:45 - Docking procedures ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |
| Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |
| Pat as Rodney the Mundane |
| Zac as Lenny the H...
2022-03-301h 01Trials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Ep. 4 ”Probably nothing to worry about.”As danger looms, the crew split up to look for answers. Lenny gets a little wrapped-up, Fr. Og is chastised by a three-day-old, Rodney protests being a ghost, and Nova tries to communicate with junk.
CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, agoraphobia references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:04:12 - Mech departs ]
[ 0:12:17 - Space scintillack scouting ]
[ 0:22:11 - Walking with Herb ]
[ 0:41:42 - Space danger and discovery ]
[ 0:54:59 - Inside the hab ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |
| Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous...
2022-03-161h 12Trials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Ep. 3 ”Habs and habs nots.”New dangers and answers await the Starship Scholastic on the surface of Lumeria. Rodney boldly goes into the unknown, Nova seeks a full-time position, Fr. Og makes a friend, and Lenny bangs a mech.
CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:03:36 - Just landed ]
[ 0:14:19 - Rodney checks it out ]
[ 0:27:08 - Outside the window ]
[ 0:47:06 - Developing a plan ]
[ 0:51:46 - Building our own mech ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |
| Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |
| Pat...
2022-02-271h 04Trials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Ep. 2 ”This is good.”The crew of the Starship Scholastic draw close to their destination. Nova swipes her Cosmic Library card, Lenny trips in space, Rodney folds a paper airplane, and Fr. Og fires his array gun.
CW: coarse language, insects, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:02:02 - Investigate a Mystery ]
[ 0:15:38 - Warp, approaching the planet ]
[ 0:28:45 - The tool box ]
[ 0:38:03 - Space walk ]
[ 0:48:08 - Landing the ship ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |
| Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |
| Pat as Rodney the Mundan...
2022-02-0957 minTrials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Ep. 1 ”Captain’s log... more swans.”Director Diarmuid takes the crew of the Starship Scholastic through a retrospective of their prior mission before their captain gives them their next one. Meanwhile, Nova seeks to form a union, Rodney contemplates his own mortality, Lenny regrets a murder, and Fr. Og doesn't kiss and tell.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, interactions with toxic management, references to: horror, violence, death, and capitalism
[ 0:04:58 - A space encounter ]
[ 0:09:28 - Director Diarmuid does a retrospective ]
[ 0:28:17 - Discussion and heading to the spine ]
[ 0:34:50 - Introducing the Captain ]
[ 0:41:26 - The next missio...
2022-01-2655 minTrials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Setup IIThe crew of the Starship Scholastic introduce their characters.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, references to: horror, violence, death, cancer
[ 0:00:48 - Story high concept ]
[ 0:04:09 - Nova character ]
[ 0:12:57 - Fr. Og character ]
[ 0:31:00 - Lenny character ]
[ 0:47:12 - Rodney character ]
[ 1:01:57 - Relationship questions ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |
| Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |
| Pat as Rodney the Mundane |
| Zac as Lenny the Hex |
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2022-01-121h 25Trials of the ApocalypseMonster of the Week Setup IA new assemblage of players barely stop faffing about long enough to explain the game Monster of the Week.
CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, references to: horror, violence, death, cancer
[ 0:01:15 - Game and player introductions, jovial banter ]
[ 0:15:35 - Monster of the Week influences ]
[ 0:21:36 - Ratings and basic moves ]
[ 0:36:34 - Keeper agenda, principles, and moves ]
[ 0:42:07 - Harm, luck, and experience ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Emma as Nova Scotia |
| Gel as Froctor Og |
| Pat as Rodney |
| Zac as Lenny |
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2022-01-1250 minTrials of the ApocalypseA TotA Christmas Blooper SpecialA familiar face made an unscheduled appearance while we were recording our Monster of the Week game...
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2021-12-2604 minTrials of the ApocalypseThe Watch: The Post-ApocalypseOur squad from The Watch reunite to record a retrospective on the game.
CW: coarse language, reference to: incarceration, war, violence, death, military hierarchy, grief, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict
[ 0:05:25 - Reflection on The Watch systems ]
[ 0:15:52 - Stars and Wishes ]
[ 0:41:37 - Behind the Scenes ]
[ 0:56:49 - Listener Questions ]
[ 1:36:16 - What's next? ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dana as Tehti of Thayson |
| Emma as Phee of Molthas |
| Gel as Pasac of Toltho |
| Nyx as Erdo of Morsh |
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2021-12-151h 41Trials of the ApocalypseThe Watch Ep. 5 ”Not everyone gets to be loved.”Phee and Pasac go back to where it all began, Erdo meets with the Field Marshall, and Tehti has visitors.
CW: coarse language, incarceration, war, graphic violence, death, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict
[ 0:07:24 - Phee and Pasac in the tent ]
[ 0:14:49 - Pasac visits Tehti ]
[ 0:25:30 - Parda visits Tehti ]
[ 0:38:45 - Erdo and the Field Marshall ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dana as Tehti of Thayson |
| Emma as Phee of Molthas |
| Gel as Pasac of Toltho |
| Nyx as Erdo of Morsh |
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2021-12-0150 minTrials of the ApocalypseThe Watch Ep. 4 ”End this, or I end you.”A bid for power and a bittersweet reunion herald an evolution in the war against the Shadow.
CW: coarse language, war, graphic violence, death, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict
[ 0:03:17 - Shadows in the well ]
[ 0:10:56 - The surface, mission's end ]
[ 0:19:11 - Tehti's plan ]
[ 0:31:32 - The right decision ]
[ 1:00:00 - A final order ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dana as Tehti of Thayson |
| Emma as Phee of Molthas |
| Gel as Pasac of Toltho |
| Nyx as Erdo of Morsh |
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2021-11-171h 14Trials of the ApocalypseThe Watch Ep. 3 ”Parallel and Perfect.”The mission begins. Phee returns to her home, Pasac is lured into grave danger, Erdo suffers a grievous wound, and Tehti... Tehti smiles.
CW: coarse language, war, graphic violence, death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict
[ 0:03:51 - Mission moves ]
[ 0:17:18 - The long hike ]
[ 0:22:40 - Planning by the blackberry bushes ]
[ 0:30:12 - Operation start, the Den ]
[ 0:52:11 - Danger in the Well ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dana as Tehti of Thayson |
| Emma as Phee of Molthas |
| Gel as Pasac of...
2021-11-031h 12Trials of the ApocalypseThe Watch Ep. 2 ”The slightest bit of hope.”The Field Marshall reveals The Watch's daring plan and Erdo's squad's place in it. Phee's new vision worsens her relationship with Pasac, and Tehti reaches out to dark forces for intel.
CW: coarse language, war, violence, death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict
[ 0:02:44 - The Apex and the Field Marshall ]
[ 0:15:13 - The Plan ]
[ 0:26:20 - Phee's vision, the fallout ]
[ 0:40:54 - Erdo opens up to Phee and Pasac ]
[ 0:50:06 - Tehti's tent, a dangerous vision ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dana as Teh...
2021-10-201h 14Trials of the ApocalypseThe Watch Ep. 1 ”It‘s been a year.”Phee shares a memory of the day The Shadow came, Tehti does a bonk, Erdo gives a rousing speech, and Pasac flirts with... well, everybody.
CW: coarse language, war, violent death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict
[ 0:05:07 - Phee's Dream ]
[ 0:15:33 - Phee and Pasac discuss Loma ]
[ 0:24:06 - Tehti outside the tent ]
[ 0:47:17 - The doors of The Apex ]
[ 0:57:54 - Parda talks with Tehti ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
| Dana as Tehti of Thayson |
| Emma as Phee of Molthas |
| Ge...
2021-10-061h 16Trials of the ApocalypseThe Watch Setup IIDavid, Emma, Gel, Nyx, and special guest Dana develop their characters and the world of The Watch.
CW: coarse language, war, death, maiming, spiders, callous regard for human life, body modification, critique of cisheteronormativity, discussions of gender nonconformity, hormone replacement therapy, sexuality, spirituality, abuse of consent, patriarchy, capitalism and animal violence
[ 0:01:09 - Erdo character ]
[ 0:07:37 - Tehti character ]
[ 0:14:00 - Pasac character ]
[ 0:24:02 - Phee character ]
[ 0:30:17 - Rank ]
[ 0:37:08 - Ties that Bind questions ]
[ 1:10:59 - Clan questions ]
[ 1:37:26 - Designing the Shadow ]
[ 2:05:06 - The Early Days questions ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC...
2021-09-222h 31Trials of the ApocalypseThe Watch Setup IDavid, Emma, Gel, Nyx, and special guest Dana learn how to play The Watch. Along the way, they discuss gender, patriarchy, and other themes central to the game.
CW: coarse language, gender dysphoria, discussions of gender nonconformity, misogyny, sexuality, war, violence, patriarchy, and capitalism
[ 0:01:42 - Introductions ]
[ 0:06:21 - The Watch introduction ]
[ 0:07:56 - Gender roundtable discussion ]
[ 0:44:51 - Empathy and storytelling ]
[ 0:48:29 - The Watch basics and stats ]
[ 0:49:45 - Experience & jaded ]
[ 0:52:20 - Camaraderie & weariness ]
[ 0:55:45 - Harm ]
[ 0:57:56 - Hardship & basic moves ]
[ 1:07:10 - Mission & MC moves ]
Featuring:
| David as the MC |
2021-09-221h 21Trials of the ApocalypseBrindlewood Bay: The Post-ApocalypseOur Brindlewood Bay Murder Mavens reunite to record a retrospective on the game.
CW: coarse language, references to death, birds, cats, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol
[ 0:03:38 - System reflection ]
[ 0:15:32 - Stars ]
[ 0:26:19 - Wishes ]
[ 0:33:29 - Behind the scenes ]
[ 0:38:33 - Listener questions ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Dempsey as Diana Ma |
| Emma as Marion Berry |
| Pat as Coach McMurphy |
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2021-09-081h 12Trials of the ApocalypseBrindlewood Bay Ep. 4 ”What happened to Rob?”The Murder Mavens embrace a dark theory, and questions get answers at the Brindlewood Air Bay & Bae.
CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol and potential drug use
[ 0:03:14 - Maven meeting at the park ]
[ 0:10:41 - Cozy move ]
[ 0:22:55 - Theorize ]
[ 0:46:13 - Mavens break for brunch ]
[ 0:50:45 - Brindlewood Air Bay & Bae ]
[ 0:58:17 - Conversation in room 9 ]
[ 1:21:35 - Final cozy vignettes ]
Featuring:
| David as the Keeper |
| Dempsey as Diana Ma |
| Emma as Marion Berry |
| Pat...
2021-08-251h 27Trials of the ApocalypseBrindlewood Bay Ep. 3 ”Much like my favorite Canadian soup...”The plot thickens. There is a clue in every room and danger in the halls as our Mavens conclude their investigation of the school grounds, and the mystery of the Firebird ignites passions of all kinds.
CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol and potential drug use
[ 0:03:15 - Getting into Mr. Kestrel's class ]
[ 0:11:44 - Diana distracts Bartleby ]
[ 0:20:50 - Belle Ramon's class ]
[ 0:27:33 - Rob Kestrel's class ]
[ 0:39:21 - Mavens reunite to danger ]
[ 0:53:20 - Heading home, a phone call ]
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2021-08-111h 06Trials of the ApocalypseBrindlewood Bay Ep. 2 ”A heinous, evil, deplorable act.”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...
2021-07-281h 06Trials of the ApocalypseBrindlewood Bay Ep. 1 ”Our beloved Firebird.”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...
2021-07-1458 minTrials of the ApocalypseBrindlewood Bay SetupDavid 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 |
2021-06-301h 34Trials of the ApocalypseGhost Lines: The Post-ApocalypseThe 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 |
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2021-06-161h 07Trials of the ApocalypseGhost Lines Ep. 5 ”That‘s one hell of a spirit.”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...
2021-06-0241 minTrials of the ApocalypseGhost Lines Ep. 4 ”Save as many as you can.”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...
2021-05-201h 30Trials of the ApocalypseGhost Lines Ep. 3 ”I lost the bet.”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 |
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2021-05-051h 07Trials of the ApocalypseGhost Lines Ep. 2 ”The Good, the Big, and the Daddy.”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...
2021-04-2159 minTrials of the ApocalypseGhost Lines Ep. 1 ”First off, it is Your Conductorship...”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 |
2021-04-211h 02Trials of the ApocalypseGhost Lines SetupWe 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 |
2021-04-211h 21Trials of the ApocalypseUndying Ep. 4 ”They‘ll believe almost anything.”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 - The basement ]
[ 0:56:36 - Downtime play begins ]
Featuring:
| Amy as Annie |
| Dave as Duke Smith |
| David as Game Master |
| Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik |
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2021-03-101h 22Trials of the ApocalypseUndying Ep. 3 ”I never forget a face.”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 ]
[ 0:22:30 - Duke feeds ]
[ 0:30:07 - Introducing Jonathan Greenglass ]
[ 0:47:41 - Greenglass extends an invitation ]
Featuring:
| Amy as Annie |
| Dave as Duke Smith |
| David as Game Master |
| Phill as...
2021-02-2453 minTrials of the ApocalypseUndying Ep. 2 ”Go kill a man for Mommy.”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 ]
[ 0:13:41 - A meeting with Giselle ]
[ 0:32:14 - Preparing to Meddle ]
[ 0:41:27 - Soren checks in with the LAPD ]
[ 0:53:50 - Annie and Duke investigate a missing person ]
Featuring:
| Amy as Annie |
2021-02-101h 03Trials of the ApocalypseUndying Ep. 1 ”The Legion of Decency will not stand for this.”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 Hollywood ]
[ 0:53:27 - Unpacking suspicions and next steps ]
Featuring:
| Amy as Annie |
| Dave as Duke Smith |
| David as Game Master |
| Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik |
2021-01-2759 minTrials of the ApocalypseUndying SetupThe 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 humanity ]
Featuring:
| Amy as Annie |
| Dave as Duke Smith |
| David as Game Master |
| Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik |
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2021-01-131h 582020-12-2901 minTrials of the ApocalypseApocalypse World Ep. 3 ”What do you do with your last seconds of life?”The one where Spot helps Crispin finally get weird, and Forrest suffers the horror's of Max's mind.
2020-12-291h 39Trials of the ApocalypseApocalypse World Ep. 2 ”Can I eat it?”The one where the party considers a book burning but settles for public urination.
2020-12-291h 38Trials of the ApocalypseApocalypse World Ep. 1 ”Ruffians, in my establishment?!”The one where there are ruffians in Crispin's establishment.
2020-12-291h 23Trials of the ApocalypseApocalypse World SetupThe one where everyone kind-of learns the rules and Forrest lies to a child.
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