Episodes

  • Magnum Tenebrosum 19 FINALE: 'Journey's End'
    Apr 7 2025

    In which our investigators face the final push.

    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.

    APOCALYPSE PLAYERS LIVE!

    On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, AND due to popular demand Monday 26th May @ 7.30pm, we will be back at the Rosemary Branch theatre.

    https://www.rosemarybranchtheatre.co.uk/show/the-apocalypse-players-live-3

    “Dare you join us again on a cosmic odyssey into the eldritch and strange? The four greatest roleplayers from the ancient city of Carcosa RETURN to the Rosemary Branch Theatre for further self-abasement at the altar of the Great Old Ones. Combining the Call of Cthulhu tabletop roleplaying game with improvisational sorcery, the award-winning Apocalypse Players will take their sacrificial offerings (that’s you, the audience) to the brink of sanity, but who will crack first!?”

    Hope to see you there!

    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

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Magnum Tenebrosum 18: 'Monty, You Terrible Cult!'
    Mar 31 2025

    In which our investigators combine 'The Last of Us' with 'Hitman' and also, probably, 'Kill It With Fire' in order to get an elderly vicar into a car.

    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.

    APOCALYPSE PLAYERS LIVE!

    On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, @ 7.30pm, we will be back at the Rosemary Branch theatre.

    https://www.rosemarybranchtheatre.co.uk/show/the-apocalypse-players-live-3

    “Dare you join us again on a cosmic odyssey into the eldritch and strange? The four greatest roleplayers from the ancient city of Carcosa RETURN to the Rosemary Branch Theatre for further self-abasement at the altar of the Great Old Ones. Combining the Call of Cthulhu tabletop roleplaying game with improvisational sorcery, the award-winning Apocalypse Players will take their sacrificial offerings (that’s you, the audience) to the brink of sanity, but who will crack first!?”

    Hope to see you there!

    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

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Magnum Tenebrosum 17: 'Tactical Necessity And Calculated Risk'
    Mar 24 2025

    In which our investigators pull a Harry Houdini by way of Alfred Nobel. Hold tight - we're in for nasty weather. There has got to be a way.

    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 LIVE!

    Loyal followers! Our first live shows of 2025 are now on sale! On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, @ 7.30pm, we will be back at the Rosemary Branch Theatre in London

    Tickets: https://www.rosemarybranchtheatre.co.uk/show/the-apocalypse-players-live-3

    “Dare you join us again on a cosmic odyssey into the eldritch and strange? The four greatest roleplayers from the ancient city of Carcosa RETURN to the Rosemary Branch Theatre for further self-abasement at the altar of the Great Old Ones. Combining the Call of Cthulhu tabletop roleplaying game with improvisational sorcery, the award-winning Apocalypse Players will take their sacrificial offerings (that’s you, the audience) to the brink of sanity, but who will crack first!?”

    Hope to see you there!

    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

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    50 mins
  • Magnum Tenebrosum 16: 'Get In The Back Of The Van!'
    Mar 17 2025

    In which our investigators get caught very very red-handed.

    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

    Additional music credits:

    Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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    48 mins
  • Magnum Tenebrosum 15: 'Accident Black Spot! These Aren't Accidents!'
    Mar 10 2025

    In which our investigators decide to drop in to see an old friend, only to find he drops in on them.

    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

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    55 mins
  • Magnum Tenebrosum 14: 'Sensitive Crimes'
    Mar 3 2025

    In which our investigators raid the vicar's cellar and find a lot more than Communion wine and wafers.

    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

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Magnum Tenebrosum 13: 'Reduced To The Status Of A Bum'
    Feb 24 2025

    In which our investigators make emergency use of a medical wheelbarrow and do their best to leave things as they found them.

    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

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    34 mins
  • Magnum Tenebrosum 12: 'If You Hit Me, It's Murder'
    Feb 17 2025

    In which our investigators make an impression on the locals, who in turn make some very distinct bullet-shaped impressions on them.

    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

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    35 mins