After the Apocalypse

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Path of the Fallen Episode One The Watchtower

Path of the Fallen Episode One The Watchtower by Colin Moore Introductory comment by Chris If you want to hear Dawn of the Dog from the beginning, go to: oldmanapocaly

Aug 29
43 min

Last Transmission, by Patrick Rushbrook

OK, my survivor friends, as promised I have news. My summer has been jam-packed. This month has been even jam-packier. Let’s talk about Pat’s story contest story we jus

Aug 1
16 min

The Price We Pay for Love

In this episode we have a short story written by Chris for the spring short story contest read into Audio by Virginia Pittman. Following the story (about 10 minutes in) C

Jun 27
35 min

Dust by Sharon Skinner

Hello my survivor friends. Today I am pleased to bring you a great short story written and read by Sharon Skinner my book coach. You can find out all about her here ->

May 30
32 min

ATA Chapter 35 Book 2 - Journeys

Hello my survivor Friends, It is May 1st 2026 for you time travelers. And what you just listened to was a resolution chapter I wrote for Book 2, which I have been worki

May 2
23 min

Beef Stew - An After the Apocalypse Story

“In great loss there is often the freedom of discovery.” - Isherwood Williams … It was midmorning on a rainy day when the traveler knocked open the door of the Siren Ca

Mar 28
34 min

Viking Burial

Viking BurialAn After the Apocalypse Story Read by Syvia Glory“What do you need me to do?” Delores asked. Jolene had provided Delores with a company-logo green sports s

Feb 28
17 min

Delores - The Apocalypse Cafe

Delores – An After the Apocalypse StoryThe Café door chime sang its song of arrivals. Jolene watched a woman enter the café. The woman was furtive but otherwise unre

Jan 24
24 min

The Apocalypse Cafe

Intro – The apocalypse Café Hello my survivor friends. Today we are presenting a story called ‘The apocalypse Café’ written by yours truly and read by our old friend Rob

Jan 10
39 min

And Then There Was Janie

Patrick's Contest Story - Read by Austin BakerAnd Then There Was JanieThe sun was quickly disappearing behind me as I stood in front of my cabin in southern Iowa, watchin

Dec 27 2025
29 min

Contest Story - The Ham Sandwich of Courage

Hello my survivor friends. For new listeners you should go back to season one episode one to start the five season After the Apocalypse story. You have a wonderful 100

Dec 13 2025
14 min

Dean and Cordelia Wrap-up with Jesse and Shannon

Welcome back survivors! How have you been? Have you missed me? Today, we have a conversation with Jesse and Shannon to wrap up the Dean and Cordelia series. If you’

Nov 30 2025
35 min

AC S1 E6 Not Patchouli

Hello my survivor friends… Thick, oily, toxic mist rises from a crack in the village center. The bone crushing coldness has caused the turf to dry and die. The earth bel

Nov 15 2025
37 min

AC S1 E5 Widespread Mechanical Failure

"Widespread Mechanical Failure" - Episode 2 of the Dean and Cordelia series Written by Jesse Daniels Read by Shannon Stockwell Produced for the Apocalypse Cafe by Chri

Oct 25 2025
29 min

AC S1 E4 Cherry and Star Anise

Introduction to “Cherry and Star Anise – Episode one of the Dean and Cordelia series. Hello and welcome survivors to the next story in the Apocalypse Café. Today we p

Oct 4 2025
28 min

Exterminator Wrap up Interview

Patrick Rushbrook is a self-described “middle aged white guy in Kentucky with a beautiful wife and two teenage daughters, who writes silly stories to entertain himself in

Sep 20 2025
26 min

The Exterminator’s Apocalypse, Part Three, The Equalizer

Hello, my survivor friends, The sun is setting now in behind the protective ring of iron hills as we wend our way down the slick shale to the village. It glows orange i

Sep 13 2025
35 min

The Exterminator’s Apocalypse, Part Two, Exterminate!

The Apocalypse CaféThe Exterminator’s Apocalypse, Episode two, Exterminate! Welcome Survivors to the second episode of “The Apocalypse Café”. This is a series I’ve cre

Aug 23 2025
27 min

The Exterminator’s Apocalypse, Part one, The Rats

Introduction: Season 6, Episode oneWelcome Survivors to the August 1, 2025 inaugural edition of “The Apocalypse Café”. For those confused, befuddled and wandering pilg

Aug 2 2025
17 min

How to get Ad-Free episodes

Ad-Free: How to get Ad-Free episodesHello my survivor friends. Thank you for being part of the After the Apocalypse Family. I have set up Ad-Free versions of all the 5

Jul 26 2025
2 min

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#192 ▼ 30 Science Fiction US

What listeners say

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The storyline alone is 5 star worthy. Very interesting plot, multiple characters to follow along with and fall in love with. But I am deducting for two stars. One: the narrator’s voice is annoying. I get that he’s supposed to be an “old man” but it’s forced. But now I’m into the second season I’m used to it. The second and more annoying thing is the author talks for atleast 5-10 minutes after each episode. He acknowledges that this is annoying to some listeners, but still does it into season 2. Sometimes I listen for book/movie recs but most of the time I skip. It breaks up the momentum! Maybe separate the post review into another taping? Lastly, not deducting a star for this, but I wonder if I an episode was missed in season one where the two main characters meet?

Dwells1210 · May 2025

I just found this podcast and I’ve enjoyed catching up on it. Protagonists are not stereotypes and plot keeps the interest up, I like creator’s talks at end of episodes about reading, sci-fi, and the craft of writing.

JG*RVlife · Sep 2023

I’m a HUGE fan of apocalyptic stories. I was searching for apocalyptic stories in podcasts and I found this one. I was immediately hooked! It’s exactly what I had hoped for in my search. This was early December. I binged all the way through and now I have to wait for episodes. Aahhh!! It’s worth the wait. :)

Missmolly116 · Jan 2023

I binged all the way through in a few days. I am invested in the characters which are welll fleshed out. It is enjoyable to have the mail character not be young and military minded as in soo many post op stories. Can’t wait for more!

Fernfrommaine · Oct 2022

The story was good but the narrator sounds like he’s never heard a woman talk before and has that “I don’t know how to act but I’m trying my best” tone with everyone other than the old man and the exaggerated personification of Bill kept pulling me out of the story.

DrCaroleRobinson · Mar 2026

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