The Apocalypse Players

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

An actual play RPG podcast focusing on Call of Cthulhu

  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Magnum Tenebrosum 07: 'God Fulfils Himself In Many Ways'

    In which our investigators partake in some hobbies like church crawling - quite literally at times - as well as trespass, theft, and damage to private property.

     

    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

    13 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 45 seconds
    Magnum Tenebrosum 06: 'Officer, Honestly, I've Only Had A Few Ales!'

    In which the rain proves no match for the fire from Heaven, the local authorities are dealt with, and a perfectly lovely jumper gets ruined.

     

    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

    6 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 46 seconds
    Magnum Tenebrosum 05: 'Strangle It Instantly...'

    In which our investigators play midwives and undertakers and arsonists, and forget that when you stare into the well - to paraphrase Nietzsche - the well stares back into you.

     

    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

    30 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Magnum Tenebrosum 04: 'Beastly Mud and Oomska'

    In which our investigators decide to take a night-time ramble through a cemetery and threaten inanimate objects, before deciding they need a cat nap. No cats were harmed in the making of this episode.

     

    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

    23 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Magnum Tenebrosum 03: 'Vintage Wine and Memories'

    In which our investigators reconnect with an old friend and then instantly become suspicious of him, which has nothing to do with the three pints of gin they've each had.

     

    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

    16 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 17 seconds
    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

    9 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    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

    2 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    FEED SWAP: Hell or High Rollers — S1 Ep1 ‘Avernus’
    Episode 1 - Avernus  

    From members of Mischief Theatre, creators of the Olivier award winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and the BBC’s ‘Goes Wrong Show; comes this brand new live action role play podcast: Hell Or High Rollers.

     

    Join the adventure now and follow the story of 4 Villains as they attempt to break out of D&D Hell! 

     

    If you enjoyed this episode you can listen to the whole of Season 1 here, or by searching ‘Hell or High Rollers’ wherever you get your podcasts! 

     

    This episode contains Adult content and listener discretion is advised

     

    Don’t forget that you can support the show on Patreon

     

    Cast Includes

    GM is David Hearn @DaveHearn2

    GlueBrick Bumbledung is @ChrisLeask

    Ghoul is @EllieMorris

    Eric Sanguinious is @AdamMeggido

    Henley Whispers is @HenryShields

     

    Socials

    Follow us on Twitter @hellorhighpod

    Follow us on Instagram @hellorhighrollers

    Website www.hellorhighrollers.com

     

    Production

    Theme song by Max Runham Max Runham Spotify

    Cover art by @EllieMorris & @HenryShields

    Producer @GarethTempest

    Get in contact with us [email protected]

    Additional music and SFX from epidemic sound and Sound Stripe libraries, respectively 

    This podcast is hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy-policy for more information.

    18 November 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    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

    4 November 2024, 10:32 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    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

    28 October 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Dead Light 01: 'Rain and Ash' | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

    ...or ‘How to Talk to Women’

     

    In which the correct number of musicians for a Jazz trio have an unexpected encounter on the road, and stop for a really bad bathroom break.

     

    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

    21 October 2024, 10:55 pm
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