Rhubabarbin Creative Collective

Trials of the Apocalypse

Comedy EN ↓ 62 episodes

Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play anthology podcast telling humorous, thrilling, and heartfelt short stories with Powered by the Apocalypse games. For each new system we showcase, we explain the basics of the game and collaboratively build our characters and the setting. You can start from the beginning, or with whichever story interests you the most! Games featured so far include Apocalypse World, Undying, Ghost Lines, Brindlewood Bay, The Watch, Monster of the Week, Pigsmoke, and The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

Author

Rhubabarbin Creative Collective

Episodes

Ghost Lines Ep. 1 ”First off, it is Your Conductorship...” 21.04.2021 1:02:05

Our four line bulls disappoint their conductor. Rowan and Catterjune ingratiate themselves with the imperials while Zyrric and Strathmill make a bet. CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror [ 0:04:15 - Narrating the scene ] [ 0:11:22 - Discussing the lightning towers ] [ 0:18:29 - Introducing the train ] [ 0:25:03 - Introducing the Conductor ] [ 0:38:24 - All ab...

Ghost Lines Setup 21.04.2021 1:21:20

We discuss beyblades and rib-removal as we explore the world of Ghost Lines, and our characters play F*ck, Marry, Kill. CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror [ 0:03:08 - Welcome and introductions ] [ 0:11:35 - The basic stats and moves ] [ 0:13:57 - Chits, stash, and favors ] [ 0:15:52 - Harm, trauma, and DM tables ] [ 0:21:30 - Character creation ] [ 0:28:51...

Undying Ep. 4 ”They‘ll believe almost anything.” 10.03.2021 1:22:20

The one where things get bloody at a party for vampires, and attaining status comes at a cost. CW: graphic violence, references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:09:21 - Introducing Algernon ] [ 0:18:25 - An ultimatum is issued ] [ 0:32:38 - Investigation and cleanup ] [ 0:40:49 - The basement...

Undying Ep. 3 ”I never forget a face.” 24.02.2021 53:05

The one where Duke has an old friend for dinner, Soren does things unbecoming of a psychologist, and Annie secures an invite to a party. CW: references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language and graphic violence [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:08:34 - The three meet back at Shade'n'Shine ] [ 0:13:25 - Soren feeds ] [ 0:22:30 - Duk...

Undying Ep. 2 ”Go kill a man for Mommy.” 10.02.2021 1:03:27

The one where Duke's pal Dick helps Soren meet his maker, neon signs are a subject of hot debate, and Annie makes an important discovery in the garbage. CW: references to murder, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language, awkward parental relationship [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:04:28 - Duke invokes Bad Company, Dick enters the scene ] [ 0:13:41 - A m...

Undying Ep. 1 ”The Legion of Decency will not stand for this.” 27.01.2021 59:11

The one where the vampires are the ones conducting the interviews, and the party waxes critical of 1940s slang. CW: references to murder, sex work, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:04:30 - Annie's establishment, a chat with the LAPD ] [ 0:11:12 - A little birdie ordered me ] [ 0:23:40 - Walter Jean, Princep of LA ] [ 0:34:37 - A trip to Hollywood ] [ 0:...

Undying Setup 13.01.2021 1:58:42

The one where Mick Jagger might be a vampire, and yet somehow we forget about it. [ 0:00:24 - Introduction to players and game ] [ 0:04:52 - Blood, humanity, debt and status ] [ 0:16:38 - Basic moves, GM moves ] [ 0:38:35 - Establish our vampire lore ] [ 1:18:04 - Character introductions and playbooks ] [ 1:28:59 - Setting and relationship map ] [ 1:35:42 - Character owed debts and humanity ] Feat...

Thank you! (and programming notes) 29.12.2020 1:26

Apocalypse World Ep. 3 ”What do you do with your last seconds of life?” 29.12.2020 1:39:48

The one where Spot helps Crispin finally get weird, and Forrest suffers the horror's of Max's mind.

Apocalypse World Ep. 2 ”Can I eat it?” 29.12.2020 1:38:36

The one where the party considers a book burning but settles for public urination.

Apocalypse World Ep. 1 ”Ruffians, in my establishment?!” 29.12.2020 1:23:03

The one where there are ruffians in Crispin's establishment.

Apocalypse World Setup 29.12.2020 1:43:48

The one where everyone kind-of learns the rules and Forrest lies to a child.