
A Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast. Dice-driven cosmic horrors supplied by Dominic Allen, Joseph Chance, Danann McAleer and guests. --- The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (m... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureArtsPerforming ArtsGames | |||

In which Mr Rafe Launceston leads his brave band of officers of the excise into the village of Morton Le Grange, 1684…
A late Restoration and modern era Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance
Cast:
Josephine Arundel, Felicity Blake & William Ma... more
In which a moment occurs between times, hidden in the spaces alongside greater imaginings of certain plateaus, made possible by daemonic beings and introduced by a familiar, once Kingsport based, antiquarian…
A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Jos... more
In which the pursuit of the cunning Fox comes to a terrible conclusion, via dawn rites, grave guardians and golden rings - but those who walk by the Shadow have yet to face further twists and turns…
A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance... more
In which our brave Alfoxton guests clear up some loose ends and head underground…
A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance
Cast:
Josephine Arundel & Felicity Blake – Belinda Cornish
Chris Caldwell & Jonathan Tatler – Dan Wheeler
Max Da... more
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I can’t count all the times I go to bed listening to this podcast the apocalypse player is are amazing and they literally get you fully immersed as they play through their sessions I hope they do more episodes I really love and enjoy how much fun they have and playing out these call of Cthulhu tabletop games.
Engaging, funny and at times terrifying. Really well produced and a joy to listen to.
My go to podcast! The blend of story, chemistry, character development, and rpg makes this one of my favorites! Keep up the amazing work!
Amazing story really brought me back to childhood in the 90s
Or Dom
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Content primarily revolves around horror-themed storytelling and roleplaying in the context of the Call of Cthulhu tabletop RPG. Episodes often feature engaging, character-driven narratives that explore themes of fear, identity, and madness, intertwining humorous elements with dark, cosmic horrors. The cast, composed of British actors, navigate surreal and terrifying scenarios, showcasing improvised dialogues and challenging dilemmas that enrich the gameplay experience. Unique aspects include a strong emphasis on atmospheric sound design and a blend of various horror subgenres, making it compelling for those interested in sophisticated storytelling and intense emotional engagement within tabletop roleplaying.
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The Apocalypse Players launched 5 years ago and published 243 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Apocalypse Players include:
1. Belinda Cornish
2. Tom Clark
3. Dan Wheeler
4. Danna McAleer
5. Tilly Steele
6. Jessica Temple
7. Joseph Chance
8. Danann McAleer
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