Post-Apocalyptia

In this week's episode, we look at Margaret Atwood's 2003 novel, Oryx and Crake! We'll talk about the evils of capitalism, the horrors of bioengineering, and the historical greed of company towns. And, oh yeah, a man-made disease that is deliberately released. We'll ask ourselves, what happens when an entire society's morals are defined by the ability to make money? Warning: It's not great! Join us there, at the end of the world!
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual topics, including pornography, sex trafficking/human trafficking, and child sexual abuse material. Discussion is both discreet and direct, and occurs at multiple points in the episode. 
Oryx and Crake remains in print, and can be purchased at most booksellers, in print, ebook, and audiobook formats.
Post-Apocalyptia can be found on most podcast apps, and on our website at https://www.postapocalyptia.com. We can also be found on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter/X, Bluesky, and Reddit. Have a story you'd like to see us feature? Or, want to join us as a guest? Leave us a comment on any of our social media, or email us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.
Intro/Outro Music: "Achilles" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Interstitial music is taken from "The Hum", by Jordan Winslow, available at https://www.jordanwinslow.me, and is free for commercial use with attribution.
 

We are BACK, with Season Two! Today we're opening our season with our most requested story so far, the 2009 comedy film, Zombieland! Marley joins me as we talk about the rules for surviving the apocalypse; why you shouldn't use your real name; and of course, the last Twinkies in the world! We'll talk about the value of comedic stories, even in a typically dark genre, and why it's okay to not take everything so seriously. Except the zombies. Take those seriously. All this and more, as Post-Apocalyptia takes on Zombieland! Join us there, at the end of the world.
Zombieland is now streaming on Peacock and YouTube TV, and is available for rent and purchase from most vendors. 
Post-Apocalyptia can be found on most podcast apps, and on our website at https://www.postapocalyptia.com. We can also be found on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter/X, Bluesky, and Reddit. Have a story you'd like to see us feature? Or, want to join us as a guest? Leave us a comment on any of our social media, or email us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com. Correction: The email address was listed incorrectly in the audio for this episode. The version posted here is correct.
The pilot episode of Zombieland: The Series is available on YouTube, here.
Intro/Outro Music: "Achilles" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Interstitial music is taken from "The Hum", by Jordan Winslow, available at https://www.jordanwinslow.me, and is free for commercial use with attribution.

Welcome back to Post-Apocalyptia! In this bonus episode, we talk about our first short story from The End of the World as We Know It. We'll look at "Room 24" by Caroline Kepnes, in which a man named Abel doesn't need the Superflu as an excuse to do evil--but he'll welcome it as an opportunity. Join us here, at the end of the world...as we know it!
Content Warning: Graphic discussion of sexual topics; death of a child.
The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand, Edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, is available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats, from most booksellers.
Disclaimer: Episode art is AI generated. AI was not used in any other capacity.

Welcome to the offseason of the Post-Apocalyptia Podcast! Between seasons one and two, we'll be posting bonus episodes, looking at the short stories in the new collection, The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand. Today we're introducing the collection, and we'll talk about our plans for the rest of the offseason, and the upcoming season two! Join us there, at the end of the world...as we know it.
 
The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand can be purchased in print, ebook, and audiobook formats at most booksellers.

Welcome back to the season one finale of the Post-Apocalyptia Podcast! Today, we’re continuing our look at the big one, the story that started it all for me: Stephen King’s 1978 novel, The Stand! In part two, we’ll dig into the realities of this apocalypse. We’ll talk about what it would take to survive the post-apocalypse (assuming you survived the superflu!), and what’s realistic vs. unrealistic. We’ll talk about modern conveniences, human needs, and whether it’s possible to get society back on its feet. And, in this special episode, we’ll hear from you! We’ll read the stories you contributed about your own experiences with The Stand, and we’ll talk about mine. Plus, the future of Post-Apocalyptia: What are we doing in the offseason, and what can you look forward to in season two? All this and more…so, as always, join me there, at the end of the world!
The Stand is available from booksellers everywhere. The audiobook may be purchased from Audible and other vendors. The 1994 miniseries adaptation is not available via streaming services, but may be purchased in digital form or on DVD; the 2020 miniseries adaptation is available on Paramount+.
The End of the World as We Know It, published by Gallery Books and edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, is available from major booksellers everywhere. The audiobook is available from Audible and other vendors.
“Baby, Can You Dig Your Man?” by Larry Underwood, as featured in the 1994 miniseries, can be heard here. The song as featured in the 2020 miniseries can be heard here.
A big thank you to the Redditors who contributed their stories for this episode! All contributors are listed below, by username or preferred name:
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Welcome to the season one finale of the Post-Apocalyptia Podcast! Today, we're looking at the big one, the story that started it all for me: Stephen King's 1978 novel, The Stand! In the first part of this two-part episode, we'll talk about the Superflu, also known as Captain Trips, and the devastation it brings to the world. We'll meet our cast of characters, and learn what happens to them as they assemble into the forces of good and evil. We'll visit places all across the USA, and meet the oldest woman in the world--and maybe the avatar of the devil himself. Plus, we'll talk about the road that led me to this podcast. Join me there, at the end of the world!
The Stand is available from booksellers everywhere. The audiobook may be purchased from Audible and other vendors. The 1994 miniseries adaptation is not available via streaming services, but may be purchased in digital form or on DVD; the 2020 miniseries adaptation is available on Paramount+. 
"Baby, Can You Dig Your Man?" by Larry Underwood, as featured in the 1994 miniseries, can be heard here.

This week, we take a look at another video game, and another fully fictional world, in Nintendo's 2017 smash hit video game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! We'll talk heroes and villains; princesses and powers; magic and (the) Master Sword, as we save the kingdom of Hyrule from Calamity Ganon! We'll talk about what it's like when your apocalypse is both war and supernatural. Plus, we'll look at ten thousand years and more of history, and we'll ask ourselves the most important question: Just how many copies can one game sell? This and more, so, as always--join us there, at the end of the world!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available on the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Wii U consoles. 
Our season finale is coming! Starting next week, we'll be talking about Stephen King's longest and possibly most famous novel, 1978's (and 1990's!) The Stand. And we want your thoughts! Share your experiences and opinions regarding this book--or its adaptations to television or comics--and we'll include them in our episodes. You can find posts on Reddit requesting your stories here in the /r/StephenKing subreddit and here in /r/The Stand subreddit. Or you can comment at any of the social media and email links below--we'll get notifications at any of those locations!
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, Instagram, and Reddit.
Website.
 

This week, we look at a "near miss" apocalypse, and add aliens to our list, with a famous science-fiction novel by Russian authors Arkady and Boris Strugatsky: 1972's Roadside Picnic! We'll talk about stalkers, empties, and a golden sphere--not to mention corruption at all levels of society. And we'll ask ourselves: Would the aliens even notice us? And just what are our lives worth, anyway? This and more, in this week's episode. Join me there, at the end of the world!
Roadside Picnic is available in two English translations. Quotations in this episode are from the 2012 translation. Roadside Picnic has been in print continuously since publication, and is available wherever books are sold, in all formats. Audio may be purchased from Audible and other vendors. 
Our season finale is coming! We'll be talking about Stephen King's longest and possibly most famous novel, 1978's (and 1990's!) The Stand. And we want your thoughts! Share your experiences and opinions regarding this book--or its adaptations to television or comics--and we'll include them in our episodes. You can comment at any of the social media and email links below!
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, Instagram, and Reddit.
Website.