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The Apocalypse Players

The Apocalypse Players

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 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 (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/kRQ62t6SjHCopyright 2021 All rights reserved. Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • An Uncommon Burial 09: “The Shambles”

    An Uncommon Burial 09: “The Shambles”
    Jun 23 2025
    In which our investigators suffer unseen consequences, devour a banquet of increasingly grotesque inventions, & risk the sheer terrors of another Library visit, as they finally reach… York. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen 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 Kevin MacLeod, at Incompetech: Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Epidemic Sound: Radestsky March - Trad. When I am Calling Your Name - Giant Ember Ave Maria - Trad. String Quartet in D - Andante (Trad.) Scorpion Dance - Mike Franklyn Sneaky Fingers (T. Mori) Trollmors Vaggsang (String Quartet Version) - Trad. Prayer - Arvid Svenungsson The Spy - Wendy Martini Hallucinarium - Kalak Lucky Bird - River Run Dry Polska Fran Knaggalve - Trad. Persapojkarnas Polska - Trad. Joyful Occasions - Ludvig Moulin Folksong on Piano - Trad. Horror Composition 5 (SFX Producer) Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 “Spring” II. Largo e pianissimo sempre - Michelle Ross Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 “Summer” III. Presto - Michelle Ross Largo from Xerxes - Trad. Taproot - Esme Cruz Distant Chanting - Jon Bjork Vacuum Sealer - Edward Karl Hanson It Lurks Below - Trailer Worx Godsend - Johannes Bomlof Amaranth Fields - Reynard Seidel Let Them Try - Hampus Naeselius Evil Intentions - Experia Trailed By Horror - Trailer Worn Av Jord, Till Jord - Silver Maple Hold Me Now - Spring Gang Eye For Detail - Jay Barton
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    43 mins
  • An Uncommon Burial 08: "Portable Nurse"

    An Uncommon Burial 08: "Portable Nurse"
    Jun 20 2025
    Portable Nurse [This episode is a re-release, addressing some minor technical issues] In which we all learn the consequences of visiting a library, a medical professional becomes a chef, and a journey to Whitby (finally) begins… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen 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 Kevin MacLeod, at Incompetech: Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Epidemic Sound: Radestsky March - Trad. When I am Calling Your Name - Giant Ember Ave Maria - Trad. String Quartet in D - Andante (Trad.) Scorpion Dance - Mike Franklyn Sneaky Fingers (T. Mori) Trollmors Vaggsang (String Quartet Version) - Trad. Prayer - Arvid Svenungsson The Spy - Wendy Martini Hallucinarium - Kalak Lucky Bird - River Run Dry Polska Fran Knaggalve - Trad. Persapojkarnas Polska - Trad. Joyful Occasions - Ludvig Moulin Folksong on Piano - Trad. Horror Composition 5 (SFX Producer) Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 “Spring” II. Largo e pianissimo sempre - Michelle Ross Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 “Summer” III. Presto - Michelle Ross Largo from Xerxes - Trad. Taproot - Esme Cruz Distant Chanting - Jon Bjork Vacuum Sealer - Edward Karl Hanson It Lurks Below - Trailer Worx Godsend - Johannes Bomlof Amaranth Fields - Reynard Seidel Let Them Try - Hampus Naeselius Evil Intentions - Experia Trailed By Horror - Trailer Worn
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    53 mins

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Stories of Romance, Passion and Unrequited Objectiphilia

Dom is a big daddy, his ensemble are great too. Hope this doesn't cause an Oedipus complex.

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