The Apocalypse Players
The Apocalypse Players

The Apocalypse Players

The Apocalypse Players (D Allen, D McAleer, M Chance, D Wheeler)

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A Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast. Dice-driven cosmic horrors supplied by Dominic Allen, Joseph Chance, Danann McAleer and Dan Wheeler. --- 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 (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only to eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH

Recent Episodes

Magnum Tenebrosum 02: 'The Kind of Windows Faces Look In At'
DEC 9, 2024
Magnum Tenebrosum 02: 'The Kind of Windows Faces Look In At'
In which our investigators make use of the local amenities including the rustic outdoor garderobe and ancient well. When in Rome...   A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Dominic Allen. Episodes released weekly.   Cast: Dr. John Elvedon - Joseph Chance Col. Ambrose Coghill - Danann McAleer Dr. Jemima Croft - Tilly Steele Keeper of Arcane Lore - Dominic Allen Additional Voices - Dan Wheeler   CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised.   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 (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers We now have a free Discord server where you can come worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will only be too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com   The Apocalypse Players are: Dominic Allen @domjallen Joseph Chance @JosephChance2 Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK   Music and SFX from Epidemic Sound
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52 MIN
Magnum Tenebrosum 01: 'We've Gone On Holiday By Mistake' | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
DEC 2, 2024
Magnum Tenebrosum 01: 'We've Gone On Holiday By Mistake' | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play
In which our investigators set off into the north of England to right wrongs and no doubt wrong some rights. The Doctor, the Colonel and... the Woman. They're not in London any more...   A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Dominic Allen. Episodes released weekly.   Cast: Dr. John Elvedon - Joseph Chance Col. Ambrose Coghill - Danann McAleer Dr. Jemima Croft - Tilly Steele Keeper of Arcane Lore - Dominic Allen Additional Voices - Dan Wheeler   CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised.   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 (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers We now have a free Discord server where you can come worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will only be too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com   The Apocalypse Players are: Dominic Allen @domjallen Joseph Chance @JosephChance2 Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK   Music and SFX from Epidemic Sound
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90 MIN
Dead Light 03 FINALE: 'Waxy Bisque'
NOV 4, 2024
Dead Light 03 FINALE: 'Waxy Bisque'
In which the scat hits the fan, and things get really weird...   Dead Light is a Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh.   (A special video version of this episode is available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@apocplayers)   Cast: Ignatius ‘Iggy’ Sugar – Dan Wheeler Vincent Julius – Joseph Chance ‘Big’ Charlie Pope – Danann McAleer Keeper of Arcane Lore ­– Dominic Allen   With very special thanks to John Pope for supplying additional bass riffs for this scenario.   CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised. 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 (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com The Apocalypse Players are: Dominic Allen @DomJAllen Joseph Chance @JosephChance2 Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK   Music and Sound   Horror soundscapes from Hideous Hiss: https://www.patreon.com/hideoushiss   Music in the public domain Jelly Roll Morton's New Orleans Jazzmen - Winin' Boy Blues -Traditional arranged by Jelly Roll Morton She's my Sheba,  I'm Her Sheik, by the St. Louis Rhythm Kings Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers – Boogaboo – Jelly Roll Morton Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers - Shoe Shiner's Drag - Jelly Roll Morton   Silent Movie 45 by Sascha Ende from filmmusic.io License: https://filmmusic.io/en/standard-license   Sound and music from Epidemic Sound including:   A Summer Night's Kiss Antimony - Ethan Sloan Blue Notes - John and the Land of Plenty Breath of Whiskey - Franz Gordon Down the Alley Every Time You Go Away Fat and Muscles - Martin Landstrom Foliage - Bladverk Band Good Thing Gone - Rich in Rags Great Scott! - Martin Landstrom Guess I Shouldn't How We Met - Golden Age Radio Kansas City Flashback Like You and I Lindy Hop Gals Longing - Vendla No Time for Drinks Our New Victrola Ragtime Jam - Golden Age Radio Shallow Dreams - Bill Ferngren Silent Screams - Bill Ferngren Sing It Loud Stompin' Jazz Night - Golden Age Radio Tablespoons - Martin Landstrom The Devil's Defiance Trailing - Christian Andersen   Additional sound from zapsplat.com
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72 MIN
Dead Light 02: 'Scatting and Violence'
OCT 28, 2024
Dead Light 02: 'Scatting and Violence'
In which the trio attempt to make a swift exit. Iggy's compulsion is aggravated, Vince tries to get a date, Charlie meets his match, and a new tagline for the Apocalypse Players is coined.   Dead Light is a Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Alan Bligh.   (A video version of this episode is available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@apocplayers)   Cast: Ignatius ‘Iggy’ Sugar – Dan Wheeler Vincent Julius – Joseph Chance ‘Big’ Charlie Pope – Danann McAleer Keeper of Arcane Lore ­– Dominic Allen   With very special thanks to John Pope for supplying additional bass riffs for this scenario.   CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised. 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 (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com   The Apocalypse Players are: Dominic Allen @DomJAllen Joseph Chance @JosephChance2 Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK   Music and Sound   Music in the public domain Jelly Roll Morton's New Orleans Jazzmen - Winin' Boy Blues -Traditional arranged by Jelly Roll Morton She's my Sheba,  I'm Her Sheik, by the St. Louis Rhythm Kings Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers – Boogaboo – Jelly Roll Morton Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers - Shoe Shiner's Drag - Jelly Roll Morton   Silent Movie 45 by Sascha Ende from filmmusic.io License: https://filmmusic.io/en/standard-license   Horror soundscapes from Hideous Hiss: https://www.patreon.com/hideoushiss   Sound and music from Epidemic Sound including:   A Summer Night's Kiss Antimony - Ethan Sloan Blue Notes - John and the Land of Plenty Breath of Whiskey - Franz Gordon Down the Alley Every Time You Go Away Fat and Muscles - Martin Landstrom Foliage - Bladverk Band Good Thing Gone - Rich in Rags Great Scott! - Martin Landstrom Guess I Shouldn't How We Met - Golden Age Radio Kansas City Flashback Like You and I Lindy Hop Gals Longing - Vendla No Time for Drinks Our New Victrola Ragtime Jam - Golden Age Radio Shallow Dreams - Bill Ferngren Silent Screams - Bill Ferngren Sing It Loud Stompin' Jazz Night - Golden Age Radio Tablespoons - Martin Landstrom The Devil's Defiance Trailing - Christian Andersen   Additional sound from zapsplat.com
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73 MIN