Podcast

Welcome to the Apocalypse

Comedy, Improv

Welcome to the Apocalypse is an improvised podcast that pulls listeners into a post-apocalyptic world filled with scares, adventure, and dark humor.

Jenny, Randy, and Rob draw inspiration from apocalyptic TV shows and movies, as their characters navigate a deteriorating society, evade monsters, and encounter friends and foes that have been molded by the apocalypse.

We’re Podcastica and we’ve been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check out our other fare at Podcastica.com.

Episodes
22
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
36 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

22 episodes, newest first

  1. Season 3 Announcement! Bonus

    Show notes

    The Apocalypse is still happening!

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠⁠

    3 min
  2. 20. Josh and the Janky Jump (Season 2 Finale)

    Show notes

    Angry Adam comes face-to-face with an unexpected piece of his past, his son. Will this be a happy reunion for our Apocalypse Family or will this be the emotional kickflip that tears them apart?

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠⁠

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    45 min
  3. 19. Husband and the New York Nukes

    Season 2, Episode 9

    Show notes

    With night upon them, our savvy survivors start a campfire fire and learn more about their new group member... and maybe what happened to New York.

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠⁠

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    46 min
  4. 18. Isadora and the Indoor Plumbing

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Escaping a crater, our ragtag crew find themselves pursued by The Splinters! In an attempt to find somewhere to hide they meet the eccentric Isadora who may have exactly what they're looking for.

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at ⁠www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠

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    44 min
  5. 17. Supe and the Purple River

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Trying to escape the grasp of The Splinters, our savvy survivors venture down into one of the craters. Will it be a refuge from the wasteland marauders or will they find something more dangerous? …probably the refuge, right?

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guest: Cheyenna Sapp!

    Check out her stand up schedule, tv shows, socials, and more at http://www.shysapp.com

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    41 min
  6. 16. Hank and the Sadistic Splinters

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Desperate to rescue Angry Adam from the clutches of the Splinters, Elizabeth and Margaret put their trust in a wasteland tracker who claims to know a way into their subterranean hideout.

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guest: Shawn Cuthand!

    Find his stand up schedule and sketch comedy on Instagram: @bloodycuthand

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    36 min
  7. 15. Fiera Sparks and the Inevitable Smack Down

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    In the wasteland our savvy survivors are accosted by a former professional wrestler. While Elizabeth wrestles with recent emotional trauma, the group may have to wrestle for their lives!

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guest: Daphne Backman!

    Check out her podcasts!

    Run For Your Lives - Movie reviews: https://podcastica.com/podcast/run-for-your-lives-podcast

    Handmaids Tale coverage: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-handmaids-tale-podcast

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    40 min
  8. 14. Lizzie and the Big Performance

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Elizabeth is torn between staying with her mother, who may or may not be a cult leader, or her surrogate apocalypse family. But before making any decisions our survivors must pass the Aerosmith trial!

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guest: Andrea Bunnin!

    Check out her comics on Instagram: @prairiedrawl

    Find out more about her stand up comedy here: https://prairiecomedy.com/comics

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    30 min
  9. 13. Darla and the Smithies

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Stranded with a flat tire, our savvy survivors are approached by a wasteland stranger adorned in silk scarves and offering help. While Angry Adam and Margaret decide if they can trust this assistance, Elizabeth tries to recall where she’s seen this enigmatic figure before.

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guest: Andrea Bunnin!

    Check out her comics on Instagram: @prairiedrawl

    Find out more about her stand up comedy here: https://prairiecomedy.com/comics

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    33 min
  10. 12. Rev' and the Crater Edge Church

    Season 2, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Our apocalyptic survivors have made it to New York City... or what's left of it. Fortunately, a Molotov cocktail launching maniac has shown up!

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • Find all our contact info and more podcasts at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    35 min
  11. 11. Zep and the Big Hole - (Season 2 Premiere)

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Our plucky survivors travel west toward the Big Apple. Will New York City be a sanctuary that fulfills all of their fantasies or an apocalyptic hellscape?

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • Find all our contact info and more podcasts at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    31 min
  12. Bonus: TV Night! "The Walking Dead" Bonus

    Season 1

    Show notes

    In this bonus episode, Angry Adam, Elizabeth, and Margaret have taken over Podcastica's Walking Dead show, "The Cast of Us" and are reviewing episode 1 of The Walking Dead.

    As a horde of zombies trap our plucky surviors in their firetruck, they desperately look for a way to kill time. They've gotten their hands on the first episode of the Walking Dead and decide to see how it compares to their experience in the apocalypse, what lessons they can take from the show, and who's hospital gown was more revealing.

    They also respond to listen feedback and questions!

    Links:

    • The Cast of Us podcast: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us
    • Follow us on instagram @welcometotheapocalypsepod
    • Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

    Check out all our other shows at http://podcastica.com/.

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    1 hr 8 min
  13. 10. The Final Sidebar - (Season 1 Finale)

    Season 1, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Surrounded by a group of menacing men wielding guns and yogurt cups, Angry Adam, Elizabeth, and Margaret must face the consequences of their past actions. Has the apocalypse finally come to an end for our savvy survivors?

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guest: Greg Schwamb!

    Check out his coverage of The Wheel of Time: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-wheel-of-time-podcast

    and Extraordinary: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-extraordinary-cast

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    51 min
  14. 9. Johnathan and the Ferris Wheel

    Season 1, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Our survivors stop at an amusement park for some apocalyptic fun but encounter a mysterious man.

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    Contact us!

    • Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod
    • And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com
    • Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guest: Jeff Allen!

    Check out his podcast Buffalo Buffalo: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373663

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    42 min
  15. 8. Jason, Matilda, and the Pod Town

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Following the scent of food, our survivors stumble upon their first settlement. Is it the paradise they hope it will be?

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    Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod

    And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com

    Support Podcastica at https://www.patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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    Special guests: Jason Cabassi and Lucy!

    Check out their coverage of The Walking Dead and The Last of Us: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us

    and catch Randy and Jason’s coverage of The White Lotus: https://podcastica.com/podcast/welcome-to-the-white-lotus

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    41 min
  16. 7. Roger and the Sally Anne

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Desperate to escape a zombie infested Boston, our plucky survivors stumble upon a grizzled fisherman, Roger, who promises safe passage around the city. The group must decide to face the hoard of undead or risk discovering if Roger harbors dark secrets onboard?

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    Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod

    And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com

    Special guest: Steve Allen!

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    37 min
  17. 6. Gertrude and the Many Cats

    Season 1, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Friendships are put to the test when our plucky survivors run into a pre-apocalypse aquaintence... and her cats.

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    Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod

    And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com

    Special guest: Becca!

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    31 min
  18. 5. Our Survivors and the Shopping Spree

    Show notes

    After weeks of running from zombies, people, and possible parenthood, our survivors take a break to recuperate, relax, reload, and roam an empty mall unrestricted!

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    And find all our contact info and other shows at: Podcastica.com

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    31 min
  19. 4. George and the Giant Mall

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    While searching a mall for supplies, our survivors have to decide if they're in a good place and ready to take on another memeber of the group.

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    Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod

    And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com

    Special guest: Erik! (Jenny’s son).

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    32 min
  20. 3. Kate and the Green Goddess

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Our plucky survivors discover a virus research lab and meet Kate. After their interaction with the yogurt wielding Robbie, can the group trust Kate's offerings of food and answers?

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    Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePod

    And find all our contact info at: Podcastica.com

    Special guest: Penny Lennox!

    Check out her coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://podcastica.com/podcast/still-slaying-a-buffy-verse-podcast

    Yellojackets: https://podcastica.com/podcast/yellowjackets-wtf

    and Extraordinary: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-extraordinary-cast

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    35 min