The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted

We revisit our A Parade of Horribles spoiler discussion after finally experiencing the audiobook. We really wanted to talk about Carl and Donut's karaoke performance and the secret skit at the end of the Audible book.

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This week, we take a break from chapter-by-chapter coverage to tackle one of science fiction's biggest questions: If the universe should be teeming with life, why haven't we found any?

Disclaimer: This episode covers content from the climax of A Parade of Horribles. Proceed with caution.

We explore the Fermi Paradox, the Great Filter, advanced civilizations, galactic super predators, and the possibility that humanity may be asking the wrong questions entirely.

Along the way, we connect these ideas to some of the biggest themes in Dungeon Crawler Carl, including the Primals, the Eulogist...

This week on The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we give our full spoiler-filled first impressions of Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8: A Parade of Horribles and try to process the absolute chaos Matt Dinniman unleashed.

If you have not finished book 8, do not listen to this episode.

We cover Donut's dungeon exit negotation, Prepotente’s heartbreaking storyline, Pineapple Cabaret conspiracies, the terrifying evolution of the AI, and the completely unhinged ending of Floor 11. Along the way: kangaroo suits, shadow mimics, crawler politics, and Carl somehow making everything worse in the most Carl way possible.

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First reactions, emotional damage, slow burns, and absolute chaos — this week we finally dive into our spoiler free (mostly) impressions of A Parade of Horribles. After months of waiting, we sit down to talk about what surprised us most about Book 8, how different it feels from our expectations after Book 7, and why the ending may be one of the wildest payoffs in the entire series.

We also talk about fandom growth, cosplay culture taking over conventions, and why book communities feel bigger and more important than ever right now. Plus, we announce our upcoming MomoCon Dungeon Crawler Ca...

With A Parade of Horribles coming out in a couple of days, we wanted to release a synopsis of The Pineapple Cabaret chapters from books 1-7 as this bonus content plays a pivotal role in Book 8.

In this special pre-release episode, we break down the major events and lore revelations from the mysterious Pineapple Cabaret chapters ahead of Book Eight of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. We discuss Rory’s awakening, the disturbing truth behind the backstage construction of the 17th floor, Grandma Llama’s growing skepticism, Growler Gary’s tragic role in the Cabaret, the terrifying rise o...

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 fan...

Chapter 14 of This Inevitable Ruin throws Carl (and us) straight into the deep end. The rules of faction wars are finally laid bare—and there are a lot of them. From ceasefire to ramp-up to full-blown chaos, the mechanics behind the madness start to take shape… along with the realization that things are about to get very, very real.

We dig into the overwhelming flood of information Carl is forced to process, the terrifying implications of missed system notifications, and the growing threat lurking inside his own mind. Meanwhile, Donut continues to prove she’s becoming a discer...

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...

In this episode, we dive into Chapter 12 and explore the growing theme of unity among crawlers—whether it’s strength in numbers or just wishful thinking. We break down the eerie optimism of the cookbook authors, the rapid timeline of faction wars, and the surprising (and slightly terrifying) morale building happening back at base. From war chants to wall-building strategies, there’s a strange mix of hope, chaos, and impending bloodshed.

We also get into some fun tangents (including Animorphs and hive-mind trauma), and highlight one of Donut’s best lines yet. Plus, Big Tina makes an unexpect...

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 ha...

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we break down Tipid’s short but emotionally heavy chapter and what it reveals about the long-term cost of surviving the dungeon.

We discuss Tipid’s traumatic exit from the crawl, the devastating brain damage that leaves him mentally trapped in the moment he escaped, and how this chapter reinforces a recurring theme in Dungeon Crawler Carl: even when crawlers leave the dungeon, the dungeon never really leaves them. We also examine the mysterious role of Damien, the grim reality of post-crawl medical care, and the early hints of t...

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 p...

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we break down Chapter 9 of Dungeon Crawler Carl as Shantytown shifts, alliances strain, and Juice Box’s cracks start to show. We dig into the AI’s suspicious updates, Ferdinand’s frustrating co-warlord status, and what it really means for NPCs to have power in Faction Wars.

Plus: Louis and Juice Box’s engagement — political strategy, genuine fear, and Donut directing the romance like it’s prestige television.

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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...

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, Chapter 7 juggles an impending war, a ticking ceasefire clock, and Donut’s worst nightmare: unauthorized, for-profit fan merch. While NPCs quietly prepare to defend Larocco and Florin holds the line off-screen, Donut spirals over magical shirts, fandom economics, and the horrors of illicit butthole money. It’s a chapter that somehow balances real stakes with peak Dungeon absurdity, ending on the reminder of a wedding to come.

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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.

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In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we break down Chapter 5 of This Inevitable Ruin, where a safe room turns into controlled chaos courtesy of a new pet, a naming war, and several questionable decisions.

We unpack Donut’s meltdown over Carl keeping the tummy acre, the tiniest adorable meatball. Between AI meddling, cursed food boxes, and a hair regrowth kit that absolutely should not exist, this chapter blends comedy with quiet mechanical setup.

It’s a deceptively busy chapter, layering relationship tension, power scaling, and logistical groundwork that will matter far more than...

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...

This week we breakdown chapter 4 of This Inevitable Ruin. Carl and Donut’s loot box bonanza continues, stacking them with wildly overpowered upgrades, unhinged gifts, and one truly terrifying celestial potion. We break down Donut’s coping mechanisms, Carl’s growing arsenal, and Mordecai's potion obsession. Plus: Samantha tries to kill Tish, we finally get to talk about other characters, and we end with Donut learning about Carl's secret pet.

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 explod...

In this episode of The Apocalypse Will Be Podcasted, we dive into Chapter 2 of This Inevitable Ruin, where Carl, Donut, and Mordecai hide hang out in the safe room and sift through an absolutely unhinged pile of achievements, spells, and loot.

We break down Donut’s growing arsenal (ghillie suit, boonie hat, anti-air spells, and more), how her power curve is quietly getting terrifying, and why some of these abilities feel less flashy but way more dangerous. Mordecai finally gets the potion upgrade of his dreams, Mongo is still tragically one-winged, and the ceasefire continues to feel om...

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...

Faction Wars officially begins, and Chapter One wastes no time setting the tone. Carl and Donut arrive in Larracos, the City of Dreams, and are immediately confronted with rules, countdowns, and shark sushi.

We break down how Faction Wars is structured, what makes this season different, and why it feels less like a competition and more like a trap. Between new class decisions, unresolved consequences from previous floors, and an AI growing increasingly comfortable pushing boundaries, it’s clear this floor will move fast—and mistakes won’t be survivable.

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.

Episode 3 dives deep into the Paulie Prologue from Inevitable Ruin. We break down key entities like the Apothecary, the Eulogist, and both types of residuals that we learn throughout the entire series. We revisit Carl’s original conversation with Paulie in Book 6 before unpacking the secret second half revealed in Book sevens prologue. This episode is a full-spoilers analysis of hidden agendas, cosmic politics. Carl now has the power to end everything?

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 unforget...

Bri and Nick introduce their spoiler-filled Dungeon Crawler Carl podcast, sharing how they fell in love with the series, their audiobook vs. reading experiences, and their Dragon Con adventures. This intro deep dives starting with Book 7 as we gear up to head into book 8. After this launch on Friday 11/14, episodes will air every Sunday.