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!
Series Status
Ongoing - Multiple seasons / arcs
Episode Frequency & Length
Bi-weekly
1-2 Hours
Type & Channels
Podcast
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Twitter, Website
Trials of the Apocalypse
2020
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!
Rules & Source Material
Home Brew, Game Book / Manual
Apocalypse Games, Monster of the Week, Indie / Original System
Almost True Play, Rule of Cool, Very Casual, Comedy, Home Brew Rules
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
One-Shots
Fantasy, IRL, Dystopia, Historical Era, Space, Horror
Gore and Violence, Sexual Theme, Swearing / Cursing, Substance Abuse
DM Type (New)
Cast & Player Characters
LGBTQ+, Female, Male, Family, Childhood Friends, Co-Workers, Random Mix, All Knowledgeable of the Rules, Mostly Knowledgeable of the Rules, Some First Time Players
Fighter, Magic User, Healer, Musical, Sneaky, Druid, Tinkerer, Villain / Anti-Hero, Custom Classes
Cast Voice Distinctness
Totally Unique
Audio Quality & Equipment
USB Mics, XLR Mics, At Home, In Studio, Audio improves within first 10 episodes
Includes Music, Includes Sound Effects, Includes Credits for Music and Effects Used
Editing Style
Fully Edited , Mastered