Best Serial Apocalypse Podcasts (2024)

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Friday Night Feels 7:44

2h ago7:44

7:44

Friday Night Feels Hello my long suffering survivor friends, this is Chris, and this is not a new episode, it is an announcement. Life got in the way and I’m unable to release Season 4, Episode 20 today on schedule. If you were one of the 483 members of our Facebook Group you would know this already, but I figured I’d do the respectful thing and dr…

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Short Suck #8 - Horror in the Woods: The Keddie Cabin Murders 43:12

1h ago43:12

43:12

On Saturday night, April 11th, 1981, a young mother, her teenage son, and her son's teenage friend, were all violently murdered in the small, picturesque community of Keddie, California. One of her daughters was also kidnapped, and also murdered. No one was ever charged. Did local authorities help coverup the most gruesome killings in the history o…

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Ep 97: State Fairs and Farm Animals 21:08

6h ago21:08

21:08

Today the sun is out and we’re talking about the cool leisure activities available to you this spring — state fairs and all their attendant pleasures! We’re discussing fair food, artisan crafts, blue ribbon domestic animals, and having a good time. Work hard, leisure hard. We’re sharing our favorite, extreme food options — “food that wouldn’t dare …

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Ep 96: What’s Your Favorite Apocalypse 23:29

1d ago23:29

23:29

Today we’re discussing apocalyptic scenarios we’d like to tackle — nuclear wastelands, zombie viruses, alien invasion, climate collapses, and pandemic shutdowns. We share our favorite fictional ends-of-the-world — referencing “Fallout” (2024), “Hunger Games” (by Suzanne Collins), “Station Eleven” (by Emily St. John Mandel), “Severence” (by Ling Ma)…

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Ep 95: Aftermath of A24’s “Civil War” (dir. Alex Garland) 28:19

2d ago28:19

28:19

Today we’re taking a deep look at Alex Garland’s most recent project, “Civil War” (2024, A24 Studios), starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Nick Offerman, and depicting the late stages of a fictitious modern American Civil War. (Special shoutout to Kevin Ryan of the “Tyrants in Training” podcast, who gave us a window into anothe…

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This Hollywood director thinks AI is already taking over, and skeptics are doomed - Hundred Year Podcast - Ep. 42 1:09:34

3d ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Hundred Year Podcast Ep. 42 - In this episode, Adario Strange gets the inside scoop on how Hollywood is “really” adjusting to AI in film and television from award-winning producer and director Michael Mitchell (aka @artisdead_ai on Instagram). From his start in Los Angeles working under the legendary Tony Scott, to his mainstream commercial televis…

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Ep 94: Analyzing the “Fallout” TV & Game Series 22:45

3d ago22:45

22:45

Today we’re discussing the new Prime Video series “Fallout” (2024) —executive-produced by “Westworld” creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy — as well as its progenitor video game series, “Fallout” (1997-2019). Our co-hosts have got Uranium fever and are giving props to the series’ breakout stars Walton Goggins (playing “The Ghoul”), Ella Purnell (pl…

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398 - August Engelhardt and the Coconut Cult 2:21:58

4d ago2:21:58

2:21:58

Did you know that in 1902, August Engelhardt travelled from Germany to a small island in the South Pacific and tried to build a community based mostly in worship of the sun, being naked all the time, and literally only eating coconuts? He tried for seventeen years. Oh yeah. This is a weird one. Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RKATRYFl5-…

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Ep 93: Red Flags Friday Featuring Serial Killers & Name Droppers 21:08

7d ago21:08

21:08

Today we’re once again unboxing Grim Rabbit Games’ “Red Flags Card Game” for another thrilling edition of Red Flags Friday. Laura and Stephen introduce each other to appealing potential dates (indicated by White Flags cards) and then proceed to ruin the dating candidate ( with ever-increasing Red Flags cards). This time around, Stephen introduces a…

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Ep 92: Cultivating Connection with “We're Not Really Strangers” 23:19

8d ago23:19

23:19

Today we’re unboxing the viral card game, “We’re Not Really Strangers,” an interactive way to get to know people on a deeper level. Using three skillfully crafted levels of game questions, “Perception,” “Connection,” and “Reflection,” Laura and Stephen delve into exchanges designed to deepen the connections between people — from strangers to those …

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Ep 91: “The Regime” (2024) — Winners, Losers, and Geopolitics in the Finale 31:54

9d ago31:54

31:54

Today we’re discussing the final episode of HBO Max’s miniseries “The Regime” (2024), titled “Don’t Yet Rejoice.” Chancellor Elena Vernham’s (played by Kate Winslet) government has fallen to insurgents, Corporal Herbert Zubak (played by Matthias Schoenaerts) is leading them through the back alleys of the capital city, and survival is not assured. W…

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Ep 90: “The Regime” (2024) — Civil War, Denial, and "All Ye Faithful" 23:15

10d ago23:15

23:15

Today we’re breaking down episode 5 of HBO Max’s miniseries, “The Regime” (2024) starring Kate Winslet and created by Will Tracy. It’s six months into the Central European country’s civil unrest and it’s Christmastime in “All Ye Faithful.” Rebels are at the gate, Chancellor Elena is in denial, and the couple’s therapist is on call — Zubak (played b…

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397 - Jim Bakker: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of an American Grifter 2:50:58

11d ago2:50:58

2:50:58

Jim Bakker, and his wife, Tammy Faye, revolutionized tele-evangelism in the 1970s and 1980s. Their PTL Club, was, at it's height, pulling in millions a WEEK in donations to support their cause. But their cause was a lie. Jim was not who he claimed to be, and financial and sexual improprieties would send him to prison... before he got out and starte…

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Season four, Episode nineteen – “Escape” 29:49

14d ago29:49

29:49

After the Apocalypse A pandemic survival story Season four, Episode nineteen – “Escape” ... “Yes, I suppose the virus trigger could have been the result of genetic engineering - that could explain things....” The old man responded in disbelief. He looked bug-eyed and disoriented in this new revelation. The General sized the old man up. He looked at…

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Short Suck #7 - Survive the Apocalypse in Style: The World of Luxury Doomsday Bunkers 45:25

14d ago45:25

45:25

Do you have a plan in mind for what you would do in a doomsday event like nuclear war, alien invasion, a deadly plague, some Terminator Skynet style "robots have turned against humanity" scenario, etc.? Some people do. Some very rich people. And it's insane what they're building in case everything goes off the rails. Watch the Suck on YouTube: http…

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Ep 89: Less Work, More Fun 19:55

14d ago19:55

19:55

Today we’re discussing the four-day workweek movement that seeks to give Americans a 32-hour standard work schedule as well as the rash of TV series’ adaptations of popular video games. In praise of this glorious potential future, we discuss the history of the labor movement (which brought us from 6 workdays to 5 in the early 20th century) and how …

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Ep 88: Health & Hygiene 19:42

15d ago19:42

19:42

Today we’re discussing health, hygiene, and introducing ease into your life. How have your day-to-day health habits changed since the COVID lockdown? Do you remember the health PSAs from the 20th century? And has the news been scaring you about what in your own kitchen can kill you? We talk personal hygiene preferences and fears, the habit recommen…

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Ep 87: Are the British Always Evil 18:57

16d ago18:57

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Today we’re discussing the British phenomenon in American media — are they villains? Are they romantic leads? Are they action heroes? Discussing everyone from Tom Hiddleston to Cillian Murphy to Trevor Noah, we identify the roles culture allows them to play. Marvel movies and series are referenced, James Bond 007 movies are dissected, and the impac…

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This Silicon Valley veteran is using AI to transform how AR apps work - Hundred Year Podcast - Ep. 41 1:02:21

17d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

The metaverse is getting an exciting new pathway now that AI is being thrown into the mix. Former Snapchat team member Darya Sesitskaya believes that she has the answer to one major way to use AI to power augmented reality and she’s proving it through her new Shader app, which is available on iPhones, iPads, and the Apple Vision Pro. Adario Strange…

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Ep 86: Forming Friendships 21:22

17d ago21:22

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Today we’re talking about the basis of strong, meaningful friendships — with the backdrop of Mercury Retrograde. How do you square the circle between introverts and extroverts? What facilitates the formation of close relationships with others and what prevents it? How do you find your tribe? We dig in deep and ask whether people-pleasing is secretl…

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396 - One Man Race War: Joseph Paul Franklin 2:20:01

18d ago2:20:01

2:20:01

From 1977 to 1980, Joseph Paul Franklin went on a multi-state murder and mayhem spree, bombing a synagogue, shooting at people exiting another, and shooting interracial couples, lone black men, women who had previously dated black men, and a white porn magazine owner for publishing nude photos of an interracial couple. All in a delusional attempt t…

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Season four, Episode eighteen – “Turn” 27:33

21d ago27:33

27:33

After the Apocalypse A pandemic survival story Season four, Episode eighteen – “Turn” ... It was dark and Brent was feeling his age. These 5AM morning runs weren’t as easy as they used to be. But it was his habit and he cherished it despite the discomfort. Every morning. Since boot camp. He’d rolled out of his rack and put in his 5 miles. Part of h…

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Ep 85: Romance & Rejection on Red Flags Friday 25:17

21d ago25:17

25:17

It’s a very special episode of Midday Musings — Red Flags Friday! We open the box on Grim Rabbit Games’ “Red Flags Card Game” and sort between romantic red flags and white flags in potential mates. What traits entice you enough to overlook serious red flags versus what are absolute dealbreakers? What baggage are you willing to lift? How important i…

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Ep 84: How to Have Fun 19:44

22d ago19:44

19:44

This Thursday is all about fun! When you’re in a rut and droopy from a lack of fun, what can you do? Laura shares her way-too-intense media consumption (“Quiet on Set,” “Zone of Interest,” and “Fantasticland”) and how it’s impacting her mental health, and Stephen offers the succor of coziness. Listening to your heart, relaxing, and diversifying you…

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395 - Ervil LeBaron: The Mormon Manson 2:21:20

23d ago2:21:20

2:21:20

Ervil LeBaron was raised by a cult leader... would have several brothers who were cult leaders...and would father several more cult leaders. And out of all of them, he was the worst. The Mormon Manson loved to call for blood atonement - ordering the execution of between 20 and 30 people, many of them rival cult leaders. Watch the Suck on YouTube: h…

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Ep 83: “The Regime” (2024) — Parsing the Politics of “Midnight Feast” 23:50

23d ago23:50

23:50

Today we’re taking no (political) prisoners as we discuss “The Regime’s” (2024, created by Will Tracy) fourth episode, “Midnight Feast” in which the Colonel Zubek (Matthias Schoenaerts) and Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) saga continues. Loyalties are tested and “1984” (George Orwell) is heavily referenced as Hugh Grant makes an appearance …

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Season 3 update 1:33

25d ago1:33

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By Tim Mullins

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Ep 82: “The Regime” (2024) — Unpacking “The Foundling” & “Heroes’ Banquet” 21:19

24d ago21:19

21:19

Today we discuss episodes 2 (“The Foundling”) and 3 (“Heroes’ Banquet”) of Will Tracy’s HBO Max series, “The Regime,” starring Kate Winslet. Chancellor Elena Vernham’s saga continues as she embraces folk medicine and populist ideals at the prompting of her unlikely advisor and confidant Corporal Zubek (played by Matthias Schoenaerts). Power display…

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394 - Serial Killer Richard Byrd: The Las Vegas Strip Strangler 2:03:57

25d ago2:03:57

2:03:57

Have you ever heard of disturbing serial killer Richard Byrd? He raped and strangled eight young women to death in Las Vegas between 1991 and 2001, but almost no one has heard of him, because he was arrested... the day after 9/11. And he took a plea bargain and never went to trial. Hear his wild story today... and never think about hair brushes the…

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Ep 81: Core Life Skills 23:37

28d ago23:37

23:37

Today we’re discussing the stuff of life — optimal sleep strategies, the power of hydration, and solving survival in the modern era. Comparing our Garmin watch “body battery” levels, we commiserate on heavy life demands and suboptimal rest. The television show “Resident Alien” (starring Alan Tudyk) says a human body needs 10 hours of sleep and Laur…

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Ep 80: Managing Stress 19:48

1M ago19:48

19:48

Today we discuss managing the pressure of unexpected events and family emergencies — how do you cope? What are actions you can take to minimize disruption to your life when curveballs are thrown? This week offered up many challenges and Laura and Stephen had to field them. Whether you choose to prioritize your obligations or abandon them in the fac…

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This is everything you need to know to become an AI filmmaker - Hundred Year Podcast - Ep. 40 56:52

1M ago56:52

56:52

In this episode Adario Strange and Rahul Sood are joined by AI filmmaker Andrew Gibbs. Yet another creator trained in the traditional method of filmmaking, Gibbs has made the transition to AI filmmaking and is now teaching others how to do it at Skill Leap AI. We take a look a few of his AI short films and get him to unpack his creative process and…

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393 - Tonight We Dine In Hell! The Spartans 2:18:33

1M ago2:18:33

2:18:33

Today we explore what life was really like for ancient Greece's feared warriors, the Spartans. How close was it to the Hollywood depiction in movies like 300? We go over the history of the militaristic city-state and much more. For the glory of Sparta! Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_AK9uE9TIw Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.c…

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Season four, Episode seventeen – “Close” 28:35

1M ago28:35

28:35

After the Apocalypse A pandemic survival story Season four, Episode seventeen – “Close” ... “How much farther are we going tonight?” Brittany asked. She was carrying the baby in a sling on the front. It was hot. Her face was red with the effort of hiking and her hair stuck in sweaty clumps to her forehead. “We should at least be able to make it up …

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Short Suck #6 - A Van Life Nightmare: The Gabby Petito Story 57:36

1M ago57:36

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On July 2nd, 2021, 22 year-old Gabby Petito and her fiancé, 23 year old Brian Laundrie, left the quaint hamlet of Blue Point, Long Island to embark upon on a cross-country adventure in a white, modified, 2012 Ford Transit Connect van. Less than two months later, what appeared to be the trip of a lifetime based on social media posts, ended in both o…

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Ep 79: Romance in Fiction & Life 20:43

1M ago20:43

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Today we’re discussing romantic fiction and reality — inspired by Laura’s week-long battle with Elif Batuman’s novel “The Idiot.” A Pulitzer Prize finalist book about youth and first love, Stephen and Laura are inspired to chat about love interests in literature (shoutout to “Conversations with Friends” by Sally Rooney), and how love works in real …

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Ep 78: Bioshock & Atlas Shrugged 22:22

1M ago22:22

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Today we’re doing a retrospective on the Bioshock game series — its cultural impact, philosophical influences, and how important it is that the franchise be brought to the small screen (à la “The Last of Us”) immediately. We discuss “Atlas Shrugged” at length (the literary inspiration for Bioshock’s undersea city Rapture) as well as the dangers of …

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Ep 77: Reviewing “Perfect Days” (2023, dir. Wim Wenders) 25:14

1M ago25:14

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Today we’re discussing the beautiful, festival-winning Japanese film directed by iconic German director Wim Wenders (“Wings of Desire” & “Paris, Texas”). Starring legendary Japanese actor Koji Yakusho as Tokyo janitor Hirayama, the film charts several weeks of this man’s deliberately plotted existence — containing work, routine, and random daily in…

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Ep 76: School Mindset vs. Work Mindset 20:19

1M ago20:19

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Today we’re talking about the differences between school life and work life — expectations, work ethic, and social environment. Sharing stories of our own lives and the lives of those we love, we talk about how to survive and thrive in college and beyond. We discuss the unique underlying engine of American capitalism — work buddies — without whom n…

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392 - Let The People Trip! (What Psychedelics Are and Where They Come From) 3:00:46

1M ago3:00:46

3:00:46

Very informative episode today! I learned so much and hope you do too. We explore the history of human psychedelic usage, and also dive into the origin, properties, dangers, and benefits of the most popular psychedelics today: LSD, MDMA, Magic Mushrooms, DMT, and Peyote. I loved psychedelics before this episode, and love them even more after learni…

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