The Apocalypse Players
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
Episodes
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Allhallowstide 03 FINALE: ‘Hollow Hills’
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
In wych corruption is reveal’d, whilst chaos & confusion reigne.
A THREE-part Hallowe'en special from the Apocalypse Players, using the Dee Sanction RPG system.
PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Teller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4467-teller-of-the-tales
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Minstrel Guild by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4056-minstrel-guild
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Private Reflection by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Service of Compline, sung 29 May 2016 at Trinity Church Boston
Nunc dimittis: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525–1594)
Wikicommons License
Additional SFX and music from Zapsplat.com and Epidemicsound.com
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
In which the Red Army are tasked with assisting the Telegraph Service of the Soviet Union in the investigation and repair of damaged lines at MTSKh-37.
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Bret Kramer, set in Stalinist Russia. Episodes released weekly.
Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players LIVE!
Saturday 19th October, 7pm, The Loco Klub, Bristol
Tickets: https://hdfst.uk/e114704
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
With additional vocals by Jeany Spark @JeanySpark
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
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Reign Supreme by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4271-reign-supremeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Lost Frontier by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4004-lost-frontier
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Redletter by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4268-redletter
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-li
Additional Music and Sound by Zapsplat.com, Epidemicsound.com, and Wikipedia Commons
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Machine Tractor Station Kharkov-37 02: ‘The Silo’
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
In which the Red Army and Telegraph Service agents arrive at the Tractor Station, investigations begin, and a variety of unsettling discoveries are made...
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Bret Kramer, set in Stalinist Russia. Episodes released weekly.
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
With additional vocals by Jeany Spark @JeanySpark
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Reign Supreme by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4271-reign-supremeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Lost Frontier by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4004-lost-frontier
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Redletter by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4268-redletter
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-li
Additional Music and Sound by Zapsplat.com, Epidemicsound.com, and Wikipedia Commons
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Machine Tractor Station Kharkov-37 03: ‘The Rural Electrification Truck’
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
In which the tractor station reveals more of its grim secrets, leading to alarming theories about its previous occupants. Meanwhile, suspicions of disloyalty begin to arise...
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Bret Kramer, set in Stalinist Russia. Episodes released weekly.
PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
With additional vocals by Jeany Spark @JeanySpark
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Reign Supreme by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4271-reign-supremeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Lost Frontier by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4004-lost-frontier
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Redletter by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4268-redletter
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-li
Additional Music and Sound by Zapsplat.com, Epidemicsound.com, and Wikipedia Commons (March of the Enthusiasts)
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Machine Tractor Station Kharkov-37 04: ‘The Doll and the Skull’
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
In which the doctor grows in confidence as he issues advice to the troops based on his theories—but not everyone appreciates his input.
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Bret Kramer, set in Stalinist Russia. Episodes released weekly.
PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
With additional vocals by Jeany Spark @JeanySpark
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Reign Supreme by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4271-reign-supremeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Lost Frontier by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4004-lost-frontier
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Redletter by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4268-redletter
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-li
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3582-dance-of-the-sugar-plum-fairiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Song of the Volga Boatmen
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PDP-CH_-_Feodor_Chaliapin_-_The_Song_of_the_Volga_Boatmen_-_Russian_folk_song_-_Fyodor_Keneman_-_Gramophone-db1103-2-022051.flac
See page for author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Additional Music and Sound by Zapsplat.com, Epidemicsound.com, and Wikipedia Commons
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
In which our investigators learn that one of them stands to inherit a Norfolk pile, and are slowed in their journey by locals, publicans, birds, woodlice, headwear, and a tree... at least.
A festive Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer.
Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
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
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3582-dance-of-the-sugar-plum-fairiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumentiLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Very Low Note by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4581-very-low-noteLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sad Expressive Piano by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8601-sad-expressive-pianoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Lucid Nightmare by Tim KuligLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8492-lucid-nightmareLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Mortician's Hat Trick by Tim KuligLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8493-mortician-s-hat-trickLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Twelve Days Of Christmas by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5503-twelve-days-of-christmasLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Additional sound effects by Joseph Sardin at www.bigsoundbank.com
Monday Dec 13, 2021
A Christmas Inheritance 02: ‘A Game of Bear’
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
In which our investigators arrive at Warham Hall, only for the vicar to be bothered by a Bible verse, the mesmerist to be bothered by nocturnal visitors, and his lordship to be bothered by his friends.
A festive Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer.
PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumentiLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"In the Bleak Midwinter" performed by the Stellar Brass of the United States Air Force Band of the Rockies. Track 9 from Holiday Brass (2000). Lieutenant Colonel Philip C. Chevallard, commander and director.
Mesmerize by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4994-mesmerizeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Spc X2x (Unseen Presence) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6738-spc-x2x-unseen-presence-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4591-virtutes-vocisLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Carol Of The Bells [Rock Version] by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7139-carol-of-the-bells-rock-versionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Additional sound effects by Joseph Sardin at www.bigsoundbank.com
Monday Dec 20, 2021
A Christmas Inheritance 03: ‘Two Kings’
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
In which our investigators wrack their brains to remember their Latin, and reflect on the dangers of wild animals in small libraries.
A festive Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer.
PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4591-virtutes-vocisLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumentiLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Very Low Note by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4581-very-low-noteLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Additional sound effects by Joseph Sardin at www.bigsoundbank.com
Friday Dec 24, 2021
A Christmas Inheritance 04: ‘A Sort Of... Dog’
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
In which a new friend is made and an old friend is lost, and the house and gardens are found to be the home of all creatures great and small.
A festive Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer.
PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Version] by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7137-carol-of-the-bells-celtic-versionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sings In The Fields by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5302-sings-in-the-fields-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4591-virtutes-vocisLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Mesmerize by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4994-mesmerizeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Spc X2x (Unseen Presence) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6738-spc-x2x-unseen-presence-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Unease by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4562-uneaseLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Deck the Halls A by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3630-deck-the-halls-aLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Additional sound effects by Joseph Sardin at www.bigsoundbank.com
Monday Dec 27, 2021
A Christmas Inheritance 05: ‘Hide And Seek’
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
In which all our investigators find themselves playing a game quite unwittingly.
A festive Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer.
PATREON NOW LIVE! Visit www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers to help us continue making the podcast, and receive exclusive horrors in return. Additional music ‘Livery Stable Blues’ from Wikicommons
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @DomJAllen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
CW: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language.
Music:
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
God Rest Ye Merry Celtishmen by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4764-god-rest-ye-merry-celtishmenLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Vulcan by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4597-vulcanLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3991-long-note-fourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Very Low Note by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4581-very-low-noteLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Children Eating Corn by Tim KuligLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8487-children-eating-cornLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Bump in the Night by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3465-bump-in-the-nightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Additional sound effects by Joseph Sardin at www.bigsoundbank.com