The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted

This week, we’re switching things up.Instead of our usual deep dive into the books, we’re breaking down some real-world Dungeon Crawler Carl content—an author interview and a Reddit AMA with Matt Dinniman. From behind-the-scenes insights to unexpected character details, there’s a lot to unpack.We dig into what we learned about Matt’s writing style, favorite characters, and the chaotic, often unplanned nature of the series. Plus, we get into some bigger conversations—like the future of the TV adaptation, the role of AI in creative work, and just how wild the fandom has gotten lately (yes… including the keychain frenzy).It’s a more freeform, stream-of-consciousness episode, but packed with insights, theories, and plenty of tangents you won’t want to miss.We are taking a hiatus starting on 4/12, our next episode will drop on 5/12 when book 8 comes out.Visit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/You can find us on Facebook @TheApocalypseWillBePodcasted and on Instagram @ApocalypseWillBePodcastedShop on Etsy: https://theapocalpysepod.etsy.com

In this episode, we break down Chapter 13 of This Inevitable Ruin—a deceptively short chapter that delivers big moments, major character introductions, and plenty of chaos.We dive into Donut being absolutely appalled, Mongo’s weird and emotional reunion, and the standout debut of the effortlessly badass Bareness Victory. Along the way, we unpack the growing complexity of faction wars politics, the creeping sense that everyone is cheating (except Carl… maybe), and the ever-present tension between strategy and total insanity.Plus: Florin’s peak snark, and one explosive assassination attempt that turns into one of the most memorable entrances in the series.Shop on Etsy: https://theapocalpysepod.etsy.comVisit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/You can find us on Facebook @TheApocalypseWillBePodcasted and on Instagram @ApocalypseWillBePodcasted.

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we break down Chapter 11 and the moment everything changes for the Princess Posse. What starts as another strategy discussion quickly turns into a massive turning point when The Princess Possee discover they're not as alone as they thought.Crawler Fan Box giveaway for the community. We’re giving away:- A Dungeon Crawler Carl themed t-shirt we designed (you get to pick your size and color) - 2 of the new official keychains that just released last week (as you know these things are really hard to find right now)- Everyone who enters will receive one of our Princess Donut stickersTo enter:- Leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify- Take a screenshot - Send it to us- (If you’ve already left us a review in the past, just screenshot it and send it in.)You can send it through:Email, Instagram, FacebookTawbpodcasted@gmail.comShop on Etsy: https://theapocalpysepod.etsy.comVisit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/ You can find us on Facebook @TheApocalypseWillBePodcasted and on Instagram @ApocalypseWillBePodcasted.

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we break down Chapter 10 of The Inevitable Ruin — a chapter that opens with Donut & Carl banned from the Desperage Club and ends with a wedding.With Hamed now running the Desperado Club, old consequences resurface, mysterious security raises questions, and Ferdinand is easily manipulated via hat-based diplomacy. Carl walks away as mayor of Shantytown, proving once again that vanity is a powerful negotiating tool.Then Louis and Juice Box’s surprisingly sweet (and very pragmatic) changeling wedding steals the spotlight — just before Floren sends a message that promises to blow everything open next week.We have shirts now, get yours on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheApocalpysePodVisit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/ You can find us on Facebook @TheApocalypseWillBePodcasted and on Instagram @ApocalypseWillBePodcasted.

In this episode of chapter 8, Carl and Donut move through the flooded city of Larracos alongside the NPC army, seeing firsthand the damage Carl caused and the people trying to live with it. Donut, meanwhile, is already planning a wildly inappropriate elopement for Louis and Juice Box, complete with Oasis and an overqualified ring bearer.As they head deeper into the city, the group learns more about awakened NPCs, past dungeon seasons, and the fragile defenses being built against the factions. The chapter leans heavily into worldbuilding—especially the strange history of the Naga—while quietly pushing the question of who counts as “real” in the dungeon. Episode 14 Chapter 8 transcriptVisit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/ You can find us on Facebook @TheApocalypseWillBePodcasted and on Instagram @ApocalypseWillBePodcasted.

Louis opens a celestial box and pulls out The Party Planner, an airship that shakes up their tactics for Faction Wars. We break down the new fast-travel mechanics, why this kind of tech shows up so late in the series, and what it means for the escalating scale of the dungeon.Carl spirals over leftover Christmas tinsel, simulations within simulations, and the AI’s chilling monologue about civilizations that wipe themselves out.Spoilers through Book 7.Check out our TikTok @HiZev2Visit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/ You can find us on our Facebook @ The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted and on Instagram @ Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted.

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we break down Dante’s chapter from This Inevitable Ruin, a quiet but devastating look at former crawlers, the Dungeon Anarchist Cookbook, and Justice Light’s past. We unpack Dante’s guilt as a Cookbook author, the mechanics of indenture and reassignment, and how this chapter quietly establishes Justice Light’s moral code, and the cost of refusing to bend it. What reads as background lore quickly becomes heavy foreshadowing for consequences that ripple through the series. It’s a restrained chapter with brutal implications, ending in a bleak revelation. Visit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/You can find us on Facebook @ The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted and on Instagram @ Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted

It’s loot box o’clock, and Princess Donut is cleaning up. Carl and Donut crack open a ridiculous amount of loot boxes that includes trench-building scrolls, cursed spellbooks, and the wildly overpowered Tiara of a Thousand Lights. As Donut starts turning ugly hats into raw magical firepower, things quickly get dark with the "You're Not Done Yet" spell.We also break down the mechanics of Quan’s Cloak of the Benevolent Champion, how it turns Donut into a god-tier tank, and how the AI might have nudged Quan to become a villain.Add in exploding space chickens and Mongo getting potion balls broken on his butt, and this chapter becomes pure setup for absolute chaos.Visit us on our website: https://rss.com/podcasts/theapocalypsewillbepodcasted/ You can find us on Facebook @ The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted and on Instagram @ Apocalypse Will Be Podcaste

Merry Christmas, y’all. This week we’re taking a short break from regular episodes—because this is real Christmas, not fake Christmas—but we didn’t want to leave the season unmarked.Dungeon Crawler Carl means a lot more to us than explosions, an unhinged AI, and a talking cat. At its core, it’s about refusing to be broken, about surviving together, and about the truth that no one gets out alive alone. With that spirit in mind, we wanted to use this moment to talk about mutual aid.Whether it’s donating food, clothes, money, or time, there are so many ways to support your community—especially during and after the holidays. We talk about practical ways to help, what actually benefits unhoused folks, and why January matters just as much as December. From food pantries to simple, human-scale acts of care, there is something everyone can do if they have the spoons.We know this time of year can be hard for a lot of people. So consider this a reminder, straight from the dungeon: we are stronger together.Happy holidays, and we’ll see you in the New Year.

This week, we crawl into Porthus’s prologue in This Inevitable Ruin; the first Cookbook author and founder of The Open Intellect Pacifist Network. We unpack his nightmare exit from the sapient-object filled nightmare of his final floor in the dungeon and his exit-deal negotiations. Join us as we discuss how dungeon exit-deals work, why Porthus chose 100 seasons as a game guide, and the similarities between himself and Carl.

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we dive into the Book 7 prologue of Dungeon Crawler Carl—Tempest's Floor 8 Recap School Report. We break down Quasar’s chaotic interview with his niece, the hilarious vulgar family dynamic, and how Matt Dinniman uses recap tropes and lampshade hanging to reorient readers without slowing the pace. We explore early foreshadowing, from the Naga contract warning to Louis’s near-disaster, She Maria’s uncertain fate, and hints about the homeless shelter mystery. This episode is packed with character analysis, worldbuilding talk, and all the frantic, funny energy that makes Book 7 unforgettable. Spoilers for all seven books ahead!