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Welcome to Post-Apocalyptia, the podcast where we dive deep into the bleak and fascinating worlds of post-apocalyptic fiction. From ruined cities to desolate landscapes, we explore the stories that envision humanity’s survival—or its struggle to rebuild—after the fall of civilization. Each episode features insightful discussions of books, movies, TV shows, and video games set in post-apocalyptic settings, analyzing the themes, characters, and the profound questions these stories ask about human nature, society, and the future.
Whether it’s the haunting aftermath of a viral outbreak in The Last of Us, the moral dilemmas in The Road, or the chaotic survivalism in Mad Max, we dissect how these works reflect our hopes, fears, and anxieties about the end of the world. Join us as we uncover the philosophical, social, and emotional underpinnings of some of the most captivating and thought-provoking post-apocalyptic tales, with a few laughs along the way. Tune in for a journey through the ruins of fiction, where the end is just the beginning.
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This week, we look at what may be the bleakest post-apocalypse we'll ever cover: Harlan Ellison's famous 1967 short story, I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream! We'll talk about godlike machines, internet thought experiments, and some serious body horror. And, we'll ask the one question we all know better than to ask: What's the worst that could happen? Walk in the shoes of the last survivors of humanity, and consider why MAAAAYBE artificial general intelligence might not be the boon it seems to be, in this classic story. Join me there, at the end of the world!
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Audiobook, read by the author, can be heard on YouTube here.
Video overview of Roko's Basilisk can be viewed here.
Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
This week, we look at another fully fictional world, in one of my lifelong favorite stories: Stephen King's 1982 novel, The Gunslinger! We'll talk about determination, dying worlds, and the desert to end all deserts. Plus, one of the most famous first lines in modern literature! Join us there, at the end of the world.
List of changes to the 2003 revision of The Gunslinger.
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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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
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!
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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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
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.
You can find us on social media at Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, and Reddit. Other contacts still to come.
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
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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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
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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Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
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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Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
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.
Website.
Banner art by Kevin Yang, https://kvnyng23.artstation.com/ Used with permission.
Cover art original.