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The Apocalypse Players

The Apocalypse Players

A Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast. Dice-driven cosmic horrors supplied by Dominic Allen, Joseph Chance, Danann McAleer and guests. --- 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

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105:30

An Uncommon Burial 35: Of Factions and Fiefdoms and...

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/10/05

In which our investigators - and players - take stock across time and space, attempting to comprehend potencies and plots greater than themselves, including the revision of missing moments, resulting in a return from the meta-table to the Whitby Abbey camp, even finding a dash of hard won clarity to accompany the ongoing mystery... Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muir - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen Keeper of Arcane Lore -

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81:18

An Uncommon Burial 34: The Old Dust and The New

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/09/28

In which our merry band takes a trip up the Abbey road, digesting and collecting all they can from the discoveries in the Haberdasher's box, before catching up with an old acquaintance... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muir - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic

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75:59

An Uncommon Burial 33 “Onwards & Upwards”

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/09/22

In which our investigators go straight for dessert, a sacrifice is made, a strange dancer causes heads to turn… and a new journey is finally undertaken. 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

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47:14

An Uncommon Burial 32 " Mutations of Faith"

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/09/14

In which our investigators question their allegiances, interrogate colonial tactics (both “successful” & “unsuccessful”), dive deep into the faiths of the townsfolk… and enjoy a performance artist’s strange attempts at kickstarting the Whitby Fringe Festival… 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

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56:54

An Uncommon Burial 31 "Sweet Sorrow"

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/09/08

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

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100:31

An Uncommon Burial 30 “The First Dance”

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/08/31

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

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80:05

An Uncommon Burial 29: "A School Story"

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/08/25

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

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93:12

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 15: ‘The...

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/08/17

…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

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78:08

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 14: ‘Not the Blade,...

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2026/08/10

...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

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52:10

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 13: ‘Old Meg...’

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/08/03

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

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63:18

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 12: ‘Maes Knoll’

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/07/27

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

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76:19

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 11: ‘The Ballad of...

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/07/20

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

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58:38

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 10: ‘Quoit a Lot’

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/07/13

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

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53:08

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 09: ‘Accidental...

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/07/06

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

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80:00

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 08: ‘A Field in...

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/06/29

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

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79:04

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 07: ‘Hypostatic Union’

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/06/22

...or ‘Idle Whittling’. In which it is still the same evening. There is a whittling, a fickling, a bickering, a necking and a knocking and it’s what Vaughan Williams would have wanted. 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

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70:14

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 06: ‘The Wedding...

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/06/15

In which our reckless adventurers cause yet more damage (or so the editor would have you believe), Bab Chase leaves his calling card, Bridge Ebden struggles with maths, Siobhan Strong goes for a dip, and you know what it’s like when your busby’s in your duffle bag. 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

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62:06

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 05: ‘The Hummels...

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/06/08

In which our angry and hopeless drunkards begin destroying the vicarage, before turning on each other and then working on themselves. Fellwood goes for a walk… 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

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75:47

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 04: ‘The Pies Await!’

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/06/01

In which our holidaymakers enjoy a few local ales, endure some local characters, catch up on local gossip, and attempt not to get into any trouble… 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

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68:14

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 03: ‘Twas Brillig…’

The Apocalypse Players ·

2026/05/25

…‘and a Wet and Gribbly Bibbling Was a’Babbling.’ In which our intrepid heroes go shopping (and genuinely pay money for old rope), brave the horrors of the vicarage, and try to remain stoic in the face of the most frightful of horrors: a housekeeper, an outhouse, a breeze, and soft furnishings. 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

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