Post-Apocalyptia

This week, I'm joined by my sister, Windy, and her friend, Alex, to look at a true milestone of the post-apocalyptic genre: 1979's Mad Max! Which, despite setting the pace for the genre, somehow manages to be something completely other than post-apocalyptic. But no matter; we'll talk about biker gangs, fuel shortages, and Australian slang, and ask ourselves the truly important questions, like: Who is the Dark One, anyway? Join us there, at the end of the world!
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This week I'm joined by my son, Ethan, to take a look at our first post-apocalypse set in an entirely fictional world: the 2001 Squaresoft (now Square Enix) Playstation 2 video game, Final Fantasy X! It's machines vs. magic in an island paradise that was destroyed a thousand years ago. We'll talk about sacrifice, the afterlife, and the power of religion--not to mention the most terrifying laugh in history. Plus, everyone has daddy issues! Welcome to the fantasy world of Spira, where you can join us at the end of the world!
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
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We go all the way back to 1949 for this week's story: George R. Stewart's novel, Earth Abides! We'll talk about fatal plagues, survival vs. living, and a man with a hammer--and, just how hard can it be to survive an apocalypse in California? This and more in today's episode. Join us there, at the end of the world!
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
You can find us on social media at Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, and Reddit. Other contacts still to come.
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We have a guest this week! We'll take a look at Kevin Costner's other post-apocalyptic movie, 1995's Waterworld! We'll talk about men with gills, scenery-chewing villains, and quick-witted children, and we'll ask the question: What's up with that kid's tattoo, anyway? Also: Have we finally found an apocalypse that no one could survive, if it happened in our world? Join us there, at the end of the world!
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
You can find us on social media at Facebook, Threads, and Reddit. Other contacts still to come.
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Hey, listeners: Due to technical difficulties, we won't be posting an episode this week. Listen in for more details, and join us again next week when we return!
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
You can find us on social media at Facebook, Threads, and Reddit. Other contacts still to come.
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This week, we talk about the first in a historic line of post-apocalyptic video games: Interplay's 1997 classic, Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game! We'll talk about retro-futurism, forced evolution, and the easiest nuclear apocalypse to survive--as long as you don't mind a little radiation. Join us there, at the end of the world!
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
You can find us on social media at Facebook, Threads, and Reddit. Other contacts still to come.
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This week, we look at Walter Miller's 1959 science-fiction bestseller, A Canticle for Leibowitz! We talk about how history repeats itself, how knowledge can be lost or preserved, and how one person can't do it alone--but one person might start something that lasts. Join me there, at the end of the world!
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
You can find us on social media at Facebook, Threads, and Reddit. Other contacts still to come.
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This week I'm joined by our first podcast guest! We take a look at George Romero's classic 1968 film, Night of the Living Dead, and set the pace for every zombie story to come. We'll talk about practical effects, the space race, and the horror that only comes when the apocalypse...is us. Join us there, at the end of the world!
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
You can find us on social media at Facebook, Threads, and Reddit. Other contacts still to come.
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