Apocalypse, Please

Join Trevor and Kenny as they finish up the closing episodes of the Apple TV+ show ‘Silo.’  You can find Trevor’s latest newsletter here . Hosts: Trevor William Horn & Kenny Brake

🎧 In this captivating episode of the "Apocalypse, Please Podcast," join us as we delve into the extraordinary tale of Kenny, the bearded messiah who emerged from the ashes of the apocalypse to guide humanity towards a near utopia. 🌟💪🌎 💥 Discover the transformative power of compassion, resilience, and unwavering belief as we explore Kenny's journey from survivor to supreme leader...

Explore the profound influence of the past on the present with hosts Trevor and Kenny as they explore episodes 7-8 of the Apple TV+ show ‘Silo.’ It is as Gloria pointedly observes, “ They wanted to erase the past, and anyone who preserved it .”  You can find Trevor’s latest newsletter here . ‘A Grace Disguised’ can be ordered here . Hosts: Trevor William Horn & Kenny Brake

In celebration of the 4th of July, co-hosts Kenny and Trevor embrace their unalienable right to podcast by discussing their top 3 most patriotic apocalyptic movies. Join in the discussion of iconic classics such as 'Independence Day,' 'Armageddon,' and 'The Postman.' Delve into thought-provoking conversations on American exceptionalism, spirituality, and the role of institu...

🔥 Prepare for an unprecedented journey into the heart of the apocalypse. Join host Trevor William Horn as he unveils the untold stories, jaw-dropping twists, and pulse-pounding survival strategies that will leave you spellbound. 🎙️ Dive into an audio experience that transcends the boundaries of imagination, as Trevor navigates the treacherous terrain of a shattered world with humor, wit, and raw...

Why is hope so hard? Join Trevor and Kenny as they make the silo home for the summer through an exploration of episode 6 of the Apple TV+ show ‘Silo.’ As author Hugh Howey writes, “There was this unspoken, deadly hope in every member of the silo. A ridiculous, fantastical hope. That maybe not for them, but perhaps for their children, or their children’s children, life on the outside would be possi...

In a very special episode, Trevor and Kenny commemorate Fathers Day by drafting their own doomsday dad squads from any and all pop-cultural dystopian portrayals. Put your seatbelt on, as this is a draft to the death that calls for all of the pop-cultural knowledge that these two have. Also, at the end of the draft there is a fitting tribute in a discussion of one of Cormac McCarthy's most well...

A Forgiveness Holiday, racing to the top of the silo and attempting to control the narrative all add up to one thing: distraction . Join Kenny and Trevor as they continue their spring in the silo through an exploration of episode 5 of the Apple TV+ show ‘Silo.’ Or as Bernard notes, “We need a distraction.” Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

What does the apocalyptic genre have to say about matters like grief, pain and death? Join Trevor and Kenny as they continue their spring in the silo through an exploration of episodes 3-4 of the Apple TV+ show ‘Silo.’ It is as Deputy Marnes offers, “We’ve always been one catastrophic failure away from the end of it all. And this just makes everyone more conscious of it. Maybe that’s not a bad thi...

Yes, you read that right: Kenny and Trevor are spending the spring in the silo . Or more so, they are spending the spring discussing the new Apple TV+ show ‘Silo.’ As the show shares, “We do not know why we are here. We do not know who built the Silo. We do know why everything outside the Silo is as it is. We do not know when it will be safe to go outside. We only know that day is not this day.” ...

In a very special episode, Trevor and Kenny commemorate Mothers Day by counting down the top 5 apocalyptic mom's. Now this task is fraught with potential pitfalls, as two men try to debate the merits of motherhood, but gosh darn-it, they give it a shot anyways .  Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

Sometimes you pull out the soapbox because you have things to get off your chest. Join Trevor and Kenny, as they conclude the Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations,’ and give their closing statements on how humanity is to move forward amidst a changing climate. Also don’t worry, as this is not a message of fear or constant alarm, but one that believes “the future is always an open source of surprise.” Ho...

In a celebration of Earth Day, Trevor and Kenny examine the apocalyptic movies ‘Geostorm’ and ‘Greenland.’ Also included is a much anticipated top 5 ranking of the best movies from Gerard Butler. Or as Butler routinely whispers, “ I promise ,” this episode is bound to bring as much enjoyment as one of our preeminent cinematic stars.  Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

Is the real problem in climate change technological, political, or something else? Join Trevor and Kenny as they discuss episodes 6-7 in the Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations,’ and how most modern approaches miss the multifaceted nature of the problem at-hand. Or as a doctor tells Ezra, “We keep developing new technologies to try and address everything but the root problem.” Hosts: Trevor William Hor...

What happens when individuals take the future into their own hands? Join Kenny and Trevor as they discuss episodes 4-5 in the Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations,’ and a new angle on the question of how far would you go for family. Or as Jonathan shares, “We’re not gods…we’re just parents and children.” Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

Is optimism or pessimism more effective? Join Kenny and Trevor as they revisit the classic movie, ‘The Day After Tomorrow,’ and discuss what it says about the broader cultural mood. Or as Jack shares, “It all depends on whether or not we’re able to learn from our mistakes.” You can find the chart Trevor referenced here . Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

In celebration of Earth Day, Trevor and Kenny are taking on a most common apocalyptic trope: climate collapse. To do so, in their latest pod, they discuss the new Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations’ and how “we live in a time of crises.” Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

All good things inevitably come to a close. So with this, join Trevor and Kenny as they find much needed closure, finding solace for our souls through a discussion on the high’s and lows from Season 1 of ‘The Last of Us.” Additionally, they draft their own survivalist squad’s from any and all characters in this show, to finally settle once and for all, who would survive longer in the end. Hosts: T...

What if the odd and otherworldly is about the ordinary? Join Trevor and Kenny as they process the in’s and out’s of the season finale of ‘The Last of Us,” and how it relates to our core humanity. Or as Alison Herman writes, “This isn’t a story about humans versus zombies. It’s a story about humans versus humans, and even their own impulses.”  Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

When in desperation , what do you do? In this episode, Trevor and Kenny unpack Episode #8 of ‘The Last of Us’, and how situation’s of survival shape us. Could each decision be a matter of perspective, as David observes, “ What does Cordyceps do? Is it evil? No. It’s fruitful, it multiplies. It feeds and protects its children. And it secures its future with violence, if it must. It loves. ” Hosts:...

How to get back to the way things used to be? Join Trevor and Kenny as they reminisce on days of old, unpacking Episode #7 of ‘The Last of Us.’ And as Riley reminds, “Whether it’s two minutes or two days, we don’t give that up…we don’t quit.” Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

When everything is happening simultaneously, how do you come back to the present? Join Trevor and Kenny as they explore the upcoming Oscars, and best picture front-runner ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once.’ As Evelyn shares before her pain-strikken daughter, “No matter what, I still want to be here with you. I will always…always…want to be here with you.” Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny...

What do you do when sleep is no longer a place of solace? In this episode, Trevor and Kenny unpack Episode #6 of ‘The Last of Us’, and the depiction of our main characters’ internal worlds. Or as Joel earnestly tells Tommy,   “Lately, there are these moments when the fear comes out of nowhere, and my heart feels like it stopped…I’m failing in my sleep…it’s all I do…it’s all I’ve ever done.” H...

What is the line between belief and conspiracy? Join Trevor and Kenny as they explore M. Knight Shyamalan’s new movie, ' Knock at the Cabin', and what it has to say about our cultural moment. As Leonard (Dave Bautista) gently reminds, “The best part about teaching kids is that they believe everything you say…you have to be careful about what you say.” Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake

For your family, how far is too far? In this episode, Trevor and Kenny unpack Episodes #4-5 of ‘The Last of Us’, and all of the complicated questions associated with family. Nothing can be more painful, yet as Joel remarks, " You keep going for family…that’s about it.”  Hosts: Trevor William Horn and Kenny Brake