Post-Apocalyptia

Post-Apocalyptia

Life at the End of the World

Episodes

June 22, 2025 76 mins

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 t...

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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 ...

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June 8, 2025 34 mins

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.

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June 1, 2025 59 mins

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!

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May 25, 2025 3 mins

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.

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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!

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May 11, 2025 21 mins

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.

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May 4, 2025 57 mins

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.

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April 27, 2025 24 mins

This week is part two of our look at Hideo Kojima's 2019 video game masterpiece, Death Stranding! We'll talk about enemies, allies, and connection, as we continue looking at our most unusual apocalypse yet. Join me there, at the end of the world!

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April 20, 2025 32 mins

This week is part one of our look at Hideo Kojima's 2019 video game masterpiece, Death Stranding! We'll talk about life, death, and the line between them--not to mention some very odd names--in our most unusual apocalypse yet. Join me there, at the end of the world!

Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.

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April 13, 2025 35 mins

This week we discuss David Brin's 1985 novel, The Postman, and its 1997 film adaptation, produced, directed, and starring Kevin Costner. We'll talk about the power of connection, and the demands of responsibility, in the post-apocalypse. Join me there, at the end of the world.

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April 6, 2025 25 mins

This week we discuss the 2010 Hughes Brothers film, The Book of Eli, starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, and Mila Kunis. We'll talk about the challenges of living in a post-nuclear desert; the power of purpose; and what it takes to be a survivor. Join me there, at the end of the world.

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March 30, 2025 11 mins

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Post-Apocalyptia podcast! In our first episode, I discuss the kind of stories we'll be covering, the rules we'll be following, and just why we love stories about the end of the world.

Questions, requests, suggestions, and comments can be emailed to us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com.

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