Trials of the Apocalypse

A brief show update between arcs. Thanks, as always, for joining us! ____________________________ Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - - https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 -

Brindlewood Bay retirees Mary, Jane, and Whitney are called upon to investigate the grisly demise of the local high school's mascot. Is there more to the blood and pageantry at the community ice rink than just a petty high school rivalry? The Murder Mavens are on the case... as soon as they finish their weekly book club meeting.   Content Warning alcohol, blood, mild gore, threat of violence references to: birds, cults, death, guns, police, fire   Credits This is an International Podcast Month (IPM) Brindlewood Bay special featuring cast from Trials of the Apocalypse, Tavern Tales, Stories from Chaos Edge, and Pod Against the Machine:   | David as the Keeper | | Gero as Mary Poplar Theisen | | Kyle as Whitney Remington | | Madelancholy as Jane DeRime | The Storyteller Squad + TotA crossover special https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0a8d40a1-af07-4c47-9ed2-9d4bb0c926f2 Many World's Tavern coffee and tea (TOTA23 for 10% off!) https://manyworldstavern.com/discount/TOTA23 The Unofficial Brindlewood Bay Mysteries Volume 1 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/454076/The-Unofficial-Brindlewood-Bay-Mysteries-Volume-1

The one where everyone kind-of learns the rules and Forrest lies to a child.

The one where there are ruffians in Crispin's establishment.

The one where the party considers a book burning but settles for public urination.

The one where Spot helps Crispin finally get weird, and Forrest suffers the horror's of Max's mind.

The one where Mick Jagger might be a vampire, and yet somehow we forget about it. [ 0:00:24 - Introduction to players and game ] [ 0:04:52 - Blood, humanity, debt and status ] [ 0:16:38 - Basic moves, GM moves ] [ 0:38:35 - Establish our vampire lore ] [ 1:18:04 - Character introductions and playbooks ] [ 1:28:59 - Setting and relationship map ] [ 1:35:42 - Character owed debts and humanity ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David as Game Master | | Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 -

The one where the vampires are the ones conducting the interviews, and the party waxes critical of 1940s slang. CW: references to murder, sex work, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:04:30 - Annie's establishment, a chat with the LAPD ] [ 0:11:12 - A little birdie ordered me ] [ 0:23:40 - Walter Jean, Princep of LA ] [ 0:34:37 - A trip to Hollywood ] [ 0:53:27 - Unpacking suspicions and next steps ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David as Game Master | | Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 -

The one where Duke's pal Dick helps Soren meet his maker, neon signs are a subject of hot debate, and Annie makes an important discovery in the garbage. CW: references to murder, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language, awkward parental relationship [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:04:28 - Duke invokes Bad Company, Dick enters the scene ] [ 0:13:41 - A meeting with Giselle ] [ 0:32:14 - Preparing to Meddle ] [ 0:41:27 - Soren checks in with the LAPD ] [ 0:53:50 - Annie and Duke investigate a missing person ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David as Game Master | | Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Check out Meddling with Monsters!  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod -

The one where Duke has an old friend for dinner, Soren does things unbecoming of a psychologist, and Annie secures an invite to a party. CW: references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language and graphic violence [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:08:34 - The three meet back at Shade'n'Shine ] [ 0:13:25 - Soren feeds ] [ 0:22:30 - Duke feeds ] [ 0:30:07 - Introducing Jonathan Greenglass ] [ 0:47:41 - Greenglass extends an invitation ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David as Game Master | | Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 -

The one where things get bloody at a party for vampires, and attaining status comes at a cost. CW: graphic violence, references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:09:21 - Introducing Algernon ] [ 0:18:25 - An ultimatum is issued ] [ 0:32:38 - Investigation and cleanup ] [ 0:40:49 - The basement ] [ 0:56:36 - Downtime play begins ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David as Game Master | | Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Check out Two Weeks, One Shot!  - https://linktr.ee/twoscast -

We discuss beyblades and rib-removal as we explore the world of Ghost Lines, and our characters play F*ck, Marry, Kill. CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror [ 0:03:08 - Welcome and introductions ] [ 0:11:35 - The basic stats and moves ] [ 0:13:57 - Chits, stash, and favors ] [ 0:15:52 - Harm, trauma, and DM tables ] [ 0:21:30 - Character creation ] [ 0:28:51 - The world of Ghost Lines ] [ 0:59:50 - Character deep dive ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 -

Our four line bulls disappoint their conductor. Rowan and Catterjune ingratiate themselves with the imperials while Zyrric and Strathmill make a bet. CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror [ 0:04:15 - Narrating the scene ] [ 0:11:22 - Discussing the lightning towers ] [ 0:18:29 - Introducing the train ] [ 0:25:03 - Introducing the Conductor ] [ 0:38:24 - All aboard! ] [ 0:44:30 - Introducing Grainger ] [ 0:56:33 - Let's make a bet ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Check out Meddling with Monsters!  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod - Get your free copy of Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

Zyrric and Strathmill's inspection of the train leaves more questions than answers. Meanwhile, Rowan and Catterjune get Grainger to open up... in more ways than one. CW: coarse language, references to death, horses and light existential horror [ 0:02:37 - Suits and hooks ] [ 0:08:28 - Inspection up top ] [ 0:19:37 - The dinner car ] [ 0:27:03 - War stories ] [ 0:34:47 - Inspecting the passenger cars ] [ 0:38:57 - Pressing for answers ] [ 0:47:22 - Precious cargo ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

Horrors from the sea threaten the train, revealing secrets better left hidden. A girl wants to ride a pony. CW: coarse language, some body horror, references to death, horses and existential terror [ 0:02:44 - Rolling insight ] [ 0:08:45 - What does it want? ] [ 0:17:30 - Contacting the Conductor ] [ 0:26:45 - Evasive maneuvers ] [ 0:31:45 - Rolling steel ] [ 0:38:26 - Ghosts, plural ] [ 0:46:32 - Grainger recruited ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

The line bulls' desperate struggle against the restless dead begins. Will their human and equine allies be enough? CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses and existential terror [ 0:02:26 - Mounting tensions and horses ] [ 0:09:54 - Rowan and the Conductor ] [ 0:11:40 - Roll against the supernatural ] [ 0:20:45 - Charging in above ] [ 0:31:16 - Charging in below ] [ 0:46:36 - Conflicts escalate ] [ 1:19:51 - The day is saved? ] [ 1:25:22 - A final thumping ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

Past and present wrongs take center stage. A path forward is carved, but where does it lead? CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses, alcohol and existential terror [ 0:04:55 - Zyrric faces past wrongs ] [ 0:09:51 - Catterjune interrupts and flees ] [ 0:13:42 - Zyrric is given a choice ] [ 0:15:34 - Aftermath and next steps ] [ 0:25:04 - A final chat with the Conductor ] [ 0:29:35 - Ghost Molotov Cocktail ] [ 0:33:36 - Denouement ] [ 0:38:21 - Drinks ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

The Ghost Lines crew reunite to record a retrospective on the game.  CW: coarse language, references to murder, body horror, ghosts, horses, alcohol and existential terror [ 0:03:42 - Segment introduction ] [ 0:04:19 - Thoughts on Ghost Lines ] [ 0:12:31 - Stars ] [ 0:27:35 - Methodology and planning ] [ 0:39:05 - Wishes ] [ 0:47:32 - First listener question ] [ 0:53:32 - Second listener question ] [ 1:01:49 - Fun facts ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Nyx/Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

David tries to teach Emma, Pat, and Dempsey how to play Brindlewood Bay.... along the way answering important questions like "Do ghosts pee?", "What does 'eponymous' really mean?", and "Who's the Keeper, anyway?" CW: coarse language, paranormal activity, faux exasperation, urination, mentions of drugs and alcohol [ 0:02:14 - Player introductions ] [ 0:04:37 - Brindlewood Bay introduction ] [ 0:08:12 - Order of play ] [ 0:13:04 - Stats, rolling, and crowns  ] [ 0:21:20 - Player moves ] [ 0:41:08 - Keeper moves/principles, tone, conditions ] [ 0:48:18 - Character introductions ] [ 1:04:18 - Background and Cozy Place items ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay - Watch Jason Cordova run Brindlewood Bay with David as a player:  - https://youtu.be/k9guJLpazpc - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Brindlewood Bay actual play podcast.