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Trials of the Apocalypse

Rhubabarbin Creative Collective

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

comedy improv

All Episodes

01:40:43

Monster of the Week: The Post-Apocalypse

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/05/25

The crew reunite for a retrospective on their space adventure. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, references to: COVID, mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:06:59 - Introductions, outline ] [ 0:15:01 - System reflection ] [ 0:35:53 - Stars ] [ 0:46:30 - Wishes ] [ 0:51:54 - Behind the scenes ] [ 1:07:47 - What's the deal with Rodney? ] [ 1:19:43 - Listener questions ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert | | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous

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02:02:02

Monster of the Week Ep. 7 ”We came, we saw, we cactus.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/05/11

The crew of the Starship Scholastic solve the mystery in the thorniest way possible. CW: coarse language, flirting, strong sexual innuendo and sexual language, kink, insects, body horror, birth references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:04:08 - Nova syncs up, investigates the mystery ] [ 0:18:05 - Fr. Og radios from "the shit room" ] [ 0:26:07 - Nova slides into some DMs ] [ 0:39:39 - Fr. Og and Lenny join the chat ] [ 0:55:02 - Lenny makes cake, Nova stops the system

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53:16

Monster of the Week Ep. 6 ”Committing Malfractice.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/04/16

Lumeria's true nature is revealed. Fr. Og conducts dangerous research with a new colleague and Rodney levels up. CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, agoraphobia, heights, horses, body horror, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:04:22 - A meeting of Froctors ] [ 0:13:13 - Assisting Fr. Hoofenschmirtz ] [ 0:23:22 - Fr. Og reads a bad situation ] [ 0:39:21 - Rodney in space ] [ 0:44:50 - Chaos on the surface ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Emma as

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01:01:12

Monster of the Week Ep. 5 ”Red means bad things.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/03/30

Nova's ploy brings the crew face-to-face with the monster, Lenny introduces us to USB-Z, Fr. Og encounters a colleague, and Rodney unintentionally spider-mans away. CW: coarse language, insects, horses, sexual innuendo, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:02:00 - Rodney in the hab ] [ 0:08:20 - Fr. Og heads below ] [ 0:17:15 - The scintillac parts ] [ 0:32:56 - Rodney in space ] [ 0:45:45 - Docking procedures ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Emma as Nova

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01:12:35

Monster of the Week Ep. 4 ”Probably nothing to worry...

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/03/16

As danger looms, the crew split up to look for answers. Lenny gets a little wrapped-up, Fr. Og is chastised by a three-day-old, Rodney protests being a ghost, and Nova tries to communicate with junk. CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, agoraphobia references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:04:12 - Mech departs ] [ 0:12:17 - Space scintillack scouting ] [ 0:22:11 - Walking with Herb ] [ 0:41:42 - Space danger and discovery ] [ 0:54:59 - Inside the hab

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01:04:16

Monster of the Week Ep. 3 ”Habs and habs nots.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/02/26

New dangers and answers await the Starship Scholastic on the surface of Lumeria. Rodney boldly goes into the unknown, Nova seeks a full-time position, Fr. Og makes a friend, and Lenny bangs a mech. CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:03:36 - Just landed ] [ 0:14:19 - Rodney checks it out ] [ 0:27:08 - Outside the window ] [ 0:47:06 - Developing a plan ] [ 0:51:46 - Building our own mech ] Featuring: | David as the

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57:53

Monster of the Week Ep. 2 ”This is good.”

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2022/02/09

The crew of the Starship Scholastic draw close to their destination. Nova swipes her Cosmic Library card, Lenny trips in space, Rodney folds a paper airplane, and Fr. Og fires his array gun. CW: coarse language, insects, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:02:02 - Investigate a Mystery ] [ 0:15:38 - Warp, approaching the planet ] [ 0:28:45 - The tool box ] [ 0:38:03 - Space walk ] [ 0:48:08 - Landing the ship ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Emma as Nova

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55:27

Monster of the Week Ep. 1 ”Captain’s log... more swans.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/01/26

Director Diarmuid takes the crew of the Starship Scholastic through a retrospective of their prior mission before their captain gives them their next one. Meanwhile, Nova seeks to form a union, Rodney contemplates his own mortality, Lenny regrets a murder, and Fr. Og doesn't kiss and tell. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, interactions with toxic management, references to: horror, violence, death, and capitalism [ 0:04:58 - A space encounter ] [ 0:09:28 -

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01:25:30

Monster of the Week Setup II

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/01/12

The crew of the Starship Scholastic introduce their characters. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, references to: horror, violence, death, cancer [ 0:00:48 - Story high concept ] [ 0:04:09 - Nova character ] [ 0:12:57 - Fr. Og character ] [ 0:31:00 - Lenny character ] [ 0:47:12 - Rodney character ] [ 1:01:57 - Relationship questions ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert | | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous | | Pat as

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50:26

Monster of the Week Setup I

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2022/01/12

A new assemblage of players barely stop faffing about long enough to explain the game Monster of the Week. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, references to: horror, violence, death, cancer [ 0:01:15 - Game and player introductions, jovial banter ] [ 0:15:35 - Monster of the Week influences ] [ 0:21:36 - Ratings and basic moves ] [ 0:36:34 - Keeper agenda, principles, and moves ] [ 0:42:07 - Harm, luck, and experience ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper

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04:56

A TotA Christmas Blooper Special

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/12/25

A familiar face made an unscheduled appearance while we were recording our Monster of the Week game... Support us on Patreon for more blooper content! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates! - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye -

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01:41:00

The Watch: The Post-Apocalypse

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/12/15

Our squad from The Watch reunite to record a retrospective on the game. CW: coarse language, reference to: incarceration, war, violence, death, military hierarchy, grief, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:05:25 - Reflection on The Watch systems ] [ 0:15:52 - Stars and Wishes ] [ 0:41:37 - Behind the Scenes ] [ 0:56:49 - Listener Questions ] [ 1:36:16 - What's next? ] Featuring: | David as the MC | | Dana as Tehti of Thayson | | Emma as Phee of Molthas | | Gel as Pasac

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50:24

The Watch Ep. 5 ”Not everyone gets to be loved.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/12/01

Phee and Pasac go back to where it all began, Erdo meets with the Field Marshall, and Tehti has visitors. CW: coarse language, incarceration, war, graphic violence, death, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:07:24 - Phee and Pasac in the tent ] [ 0:14:49 - Pasac visits Tehti ] [ 0:25:30 - Parda visits Tehti ] [ 0:38:45 - Erdo and the Field Marshall ] Featuring: | David as the MC | | Dana as Tehti of Thayson | | Emma as Phee of

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01:14:45

The Watch Ep. 4 ”End this, or I end you.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/11/17

A bid for power and a bittersweet reunion herald an evolution in the war against the Shadow. CW: coarse language, war, graphic violence, death, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:03:17 - Shadows in the well ] [ 0:10:56 - The surface, mission's end ] [ 0:19:11 - Tehti's plan ] [ 0:31:32 - The right decision ] [ 1:00:00 - A final order ] Featuring: | David as the MC | | Dana as Tehti of Thayson | | Emma as Phee of Molthas | |

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01:12:17

The Watch Ep. 3 ”Parallel and Perfect.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/11/03

The mission begins. Phee returns to her home, Pasac is lured into grave danger, Erdo suffers a grievous wound, and Tehti... Tehti smiles. CW: coarse language, war, graphic violence, death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:03:51 - Mission moves ] [ 0:17:18 - The long hike ] [ 0:22:40 - Planning by the blackberry bushes ] [ 0:30:12 - Operation start, the Den ] [ 0:52:11 - Danger in the Well

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01:14:31

The Watch Ep. 2 ”The slightest bit of hope.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/10/20

The Field Marshall reveals The Watch's daring plan and Erdo's squad's place in it. Phee's new vision worsens her relationship with Pasac, and Tehti reaches out to dark forces for intel. CW: coarse language, war, violence, death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:02:44 - The Apex and the Field Marshall ] [ 0:15:13 - The Plan ] [ 0:26:20 - Phee's vision, the fallout ] [ 0:40:54 - Erdo opens up to

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01:16:27

The Watch Ep. 1 ”It‘s been a year.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/10/06

Phee shares a memory of the day The Shadow came, Tehti does a bonk, Erdo gives a rousing speech, and Pasac flirts with... well, everybody. CW: coarse language, war, violent death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:05:07 - Phee's Dream ] [ 0:15:33 - Phee and Pasac discuss Loma ] [ 0:24:06 - Tehti outside the tent ] [ 0:47:17 - The doors of The Apex ] [ 0:57:54 - Parda talks with Tehti

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02:31:27

The Watch Setup II

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/09/22

David, Emma, Gel, Nyx, and special guest Dana develop their characters and the world of The Watch. CW: coarse language, war, death, maiming, spiders, callous regard for human life, body modification, critique of cisheteronormativity, discussions of gender nonconformity, hormone replacement therapy, sexuality, spirituality, abuse of consent, patriarchy, capitalism and animal violence [ 0:01:09 - Erdo character ] [ 0:07:37 - Tehti character ] [ 0:14:00 - Pasac character ] [ 0:24:02 - Phee character

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01:21:36

The Watch Setup I

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/09/22

David, Emma, Gel, Nyx, and special guest Dana learn how to play The Watch. Along the way, they discuss gender, patriarchy, and other themes central to the game. CW: coarse language, gender dysphoria, discussions of gender nonconformity, misogyny, sexuality, war, violence, patriarchy, and capitalism [ 0:01:42 - Introductions ] [ 0:06:21 - The Watch introduction ] [ 0:07:56 - Gender roundtable discussion ] [ 0:44:51 - Empathy and storytelling ] [ 0:48:29 - The Watch basics and stats ] [ 0:49:45

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01:12:30

Brindlewood Bay: The Post-Apocalypse

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/09/08

Our Brindlewood Bay Murder Mavens reunite to record a retrospective on the game. CW: coarse language, references to death, birds, cats, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol [ 0:03:38 - System reflection ] [ 0:15:32 - Stars ] [ 0:26:19 - Wishes ] [ 0:33:29 - Behind the scenes ] [ 0:38:33 - Listener questions ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast

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