• 56 minutes 54 seconds
    An Uncommon Burial 31 "Sweet Sorrow"

    In which our investigators ransack the local sweet-shop, witness a tragic parting, & exchange gifts.

     

    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

     

     

    With very special thanks to Finn McAleer for the use of his fiddle music, especially his album ‘Rough As Folk’ (with The Great Bearded Tits). More of Finn’s music can be found here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@finnnnn

     

     

     

    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

     

    It Will Fall - Daniella Ljungsberg

     

    Scandinavian Folk 10 - Trad.

     

    Sneaky Steak - Daniel Fridell

     

    House of Horror - Marc Torch

     

    Sign Here - Enigmatic

     

    Serenity’s Reality 5 - August Wilhelmsson

     

    Jokers - Mary Riddle

     

    Corrivation - Ethan Sloan

     

    Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel

     

    Shadows Unseen - DEX 1200

     

    Onus - Ethan Sloan

     

    O’Connor’s Jig - Roy Edwin Williams

     

    Game Over - Daniel Fridell

    8 September 2026, 1:23 am
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    An Uncommon Burial 30 “The First Dance”

    In which our investigators go on a cobbled-road-trip with our favourite pub landlady, discuss what in the name of seven Montagues is going on in this “Whitby” gaff, and encounter something perhaps more deadly & terrifying than anything they have yet faced…

     

    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

     

     

    With very special thanks to Finn McAleer for the use of his fiddle music, especially his album ‘Rough As Folk’ (with The Great Bearded Tits). More of Finn’s music can be found here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@finnnnn

     

     

     

    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

     

    It Will Fall - Daniella Ljungsberg

     

    Scandinavian Folk 10 - Trad.

     

    Sneaky Steak - Daniel Fridell

     

    House of Horror - Marc Torch

     

    Sign Here - Enigmatic

     

    Serenity’s Reality 5 - August Wilhelmsson

     

    Jokers - Mary Riddle

     

    Corrivation - Ethan Sloan

     

    Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel

     

    Shadows Unseen - DEX 1200

     

    Onus - Ethan Sloan

     

    O’Connor’s Jig - Roy Edwin Williams

     

    Game Over - Daniel Fridell

    31 August 2026, 10:59 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    An Uncommon Burial 29: "A School Story"

    In which two men in a smoking-room are talking of their their private school days…

    (This episode is meant as a classic ghost story in many ways, but one which adds directly to the narrative of An Uncommon Burial - and which also acts as a form of "recap" for the previous connected scenarios 'A Christmas Inheritance', & 'A Residence at The Bay' [along with the already published first section of this scenario], so... SPOILERS, I guess)

     

    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

     

     

    With very special thanks to Finn McAleer for the use of his fiddle music, especially his album ‘Rough As Folk’ (with The Great Bearded Tits). More of Finn’s music can be found here:

    https://www.youtube.com/@finnnnn

     

     

     

    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

     

    It Will Fall - Daniella Ljungsberg

     

    Scandinavian Folk 10 - Trad.

     

    Sneaky Steak - Daniel Fridell

     

    House of Horror - Marc Torch

     

    Sign Here - Enigmatic

     

    Serenity’s Reality 5 - August Wilhelmsson

     

    Jokers - Mary Riddle

     

    Corrivation - Ethan Sloan

     

    Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel

     

    Shadows Unseen - DEX 1200

     

    Onus - Ethan Sloan

     

    O’Connor’s Jig - Roy Edwin Williams

     

    Game Over - Daniel Fridell

    25 August 2026, 5:37 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 15: ‘The Aftermaths’ (FINALE)

    …or ‘A Tale of Two Stones and Two Lights.’
    In which a precious item is taken, one lost is returned, a spell is broken, a man is mended, an evil is scattered, and a company reunited.

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. 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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
    British Grenadiers - John Abbot
    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

    17 August 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 14: ‘Not the Blade, But the Man Who Wields It’

    ...or ‘Where Pagan Meets Pagan’

    In which this league of extraordinary ladies and gentlemen perform unquestionably extraordinary actions.

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. 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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
    British Grenadiers - John Abbot
    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

    10 August 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 10 seconds
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 13: ‘Old Meg...’

    In which the elite squad of paranormal investigators call in a specialist to help them count some stones.

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. 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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
    British Grenadiers - John Abbot
    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

    3 August 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 12: ‘Maes Knoll’

    In which our jolly ramblers visit the deserted Thomas Farm, before arriving at one of the erstwhile names of this scenario, indicating it is likely to be a significant location. The pieces start to fall into place…

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. 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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
    British Grenadiers - John Abbot
    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

    27 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 11: ‘The Ballad of Squally Chase’

    In which the investigators investigate a crime scene, speak to witnesses, and discover clues. Really.

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. 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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
    British Grenadiers - John Abbot
    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

     

    20 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 38 seconds
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 10: ‘Quoit a Lot’

    In which the Apocalypse Players demonstrate why none of them work in advertising, and Siobhan Strong has An Experience.

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance

    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen

    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer

    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett

    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. 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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar

    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout

    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads

    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp

    British Grenadiers - John Abbot

    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional

    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren

    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

     

    13 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 8 seconds
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 09: ‘Accidental Hearse’

    In which a specific content warning applies, but it’s all done in terribly good taste. Mostly. Then Bab Chase tries to cheer everyone up, and Bridge Ebden remembers an old friend.

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance

    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen

    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer

    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett

    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    SPECIFIC CONTENT WARNING FOR EPISODE 9: This episode contains description of the injuries to a young person’s corpse and the emotional distress to her family. If you wish to avoid this, please note it takes place from around the 17m30s point, and you should be safe to resume listening at around 30 minutes. Skipping this is unlikely to spoil your appreciation of the story as a whole.

    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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar

    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout

    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads

    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp

    British Grenadiers - John Abbot

    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional

    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren

    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

    6 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 08: ‘A Field in England (Again)’

    In which our keen beans are up with the lark and on the trail of something. Or a trail, or something, or someone is having a lark. There’s definitely a lark, I can tell you that much.

    The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.

    You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494

    Cast:

    Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance

    Bab Chase — Dominic Allen

    Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer

    Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett

    Narrator — Dan Wheeler

    CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.

    (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. 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

    Music and SFX

    From Epidemic Sound:

    Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar

    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout

    David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads

    Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp

    British Grenadiers - John Abbot

    Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional

    End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren

    Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs

    Frozen Fields - Medité

    Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams

    In the Storm - Amber Glow

    Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur

    Meme - Nevin

    Pillow Magic - Valante

    Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional

    Red as a Rose - Rune Dale

    Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom

    Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste

     

    From Artlist:

    Amulets - I

    Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar

    Brianna Tam - Circularity

    G-Yerro - Dark Hollows

    James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art

    Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water

    Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey

    Manos Mars - Swiss

    Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion

    Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground

    Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us

    Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus

     

    Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:

    "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’

    Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz

    Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis

    The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I

    Tallis - If ye love me

    Tallis - Spem in alium

    John Dowland - Shall I sue

    U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

    Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite

    Makemi: Scarborough Fair

    Endersslay: Star of the county down

    Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage

    The Girl I Left Behind Me

     

    From Pond 5

    ‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir

    ‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker

    ‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker

    ‘British Grenadiers’

    ‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art

    Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’

     

    Music by Dan Wheeler includes

    The Old Sow (trad)

    Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)

    Haste to the Wedding (trad)

     

    From xeno-canto

    XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M

    XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis

    XC554798 - Soundscape

    XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula

    XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone

    XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni

    XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav

    XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav

     

    [SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]

     

    I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.

    29 June 2026, 8:00 pm
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