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Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast

by The Catastrophic Players

Catastrophic is a collaborative improvisational storytelling podcast where some friends make up a movie using the RPG Fiasco. Each episode is standalone, so jump right in!

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Episodes

  1. Lock, Flock, and Soapbox - Catastrophic Episode 14

    This time on catastrophic, we visit a town in the old west that hasferew buildings than you might expect and a few too many goat probems. Join us, won't you?

  2. The Zip Zaps - Catastrophic Episode 13

    We're back with another dive into the depths of Fiasco! This time we're using Jason Morningstar's Fiasco High Playset found in the Fiasco Companion. It's high school, the best time of everybody's life, right? Right? This episode will have roller derby, weird drugs, unfulfilled desires and more!...

  3. S1E21 - Episode 11 - Camp Crystal Baked

    It's summertime! That means camp! Camp counselors, children, large amounts of weed, and mayo sandwiches!

  4. S1E20 - Giant Sized Catastrophic - The Vortex and His Superteam

    We're back! This episode was recorded back in October (I think?) and I'm just now getting around to posting it. It's a crossover episode with Kevin's other Podcasts! From Bad Philosophy we have Stephen and from Unprepared we have Jesse. And we have Katherine, because she's always here. Also I'm…

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  5. S1E19 - Episode 10B - The Zoo

    Only months late, here is the finale to our last episode set in the Manna Zoo. There's monkeys and apes and ostriches, oh my!

  6. S1E18 - Episode 10A - The Zoo

    We're back! With our tenth episode no less! This one is a lot of fun, and it's also the first time we've ever had a sequel episode. We reference our previous episode set at the Manna Hotel, and even have a returning character! So it all takes place at the Mana Zoo. Bad things happen. You know the...

  7. S1E17 - Episode 9B - Sorry Topeka

    Are two pantomime horses better than one? Only one way to find out!]]>

  8. Episode 9A - Sorry Topeka

    This week we find ourselves in the world of the theater! In Topeka, Kansas. Vaudeville never went out of style, glow tape is really important and pantomime horses are harder to pull off than you think.

  9. S1E15 - Episode 8B - A Little Commie in You

    A large portion of this episode takes place on an airplane. So if you get airsick, have your barf bag handy. Dramatis Personae: James John: Totally normal American congressperson. Not in anyway shape or form a Soviet sleeper agent. Dianne Elsworth: Flight Attendant and high priced call girl to…

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  10. S1E14 - Episode 8A - A Little Commie in You

    It's election season, so we traveled back in time to Washington DC 1973 for some political manuevering. There'll be bribes, broom closets and Braniff Airlines. And it'll all be 100% historically accurate. Dramatis Personae: James John: Totally normal American congressperson. Not in anyway shape…

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  11. S1E13 - Episode 7B - Coup Clucks Con

    The first half of this game had the most positive resolutions of any game I've ever played. This is the second half, where things get worse. The Government man shows up, something precious is on fire, and an apology is issued.]]>

  12. S1E12 - Episode 7A Coup Clucks Con

    This week we find ourselves in a nice quite southern town. There's only one Movie theater, a racist history, and a conman just rolled into town. Dramatis Personae: Cricket Adair: Owner/Operator of the only movie theater in town. Used to be a pageant girl, and best friends with Buck Fullerton…

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  13. S1E11 - Episode 6B - Hotel Badger

    Things get worse at the Manna Hotel? Who would have guessed it! More Badgers are on the loose, Mystical powers are loosed, and there might be a fire!]]>

  14. S1E10 - Episode 6A - Hotel Badger

    This week we find ourself just outside of Manna Kansas at the Manna hotel. It's a little run down, but I'm sure everything will work itself out in the end. Dramatis Personae: Edward J. "Bubba" VanLanningham III: Senile owner of The Manna HotelEddie VanLanningham IV: Bubba's harried son and…

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  15. S1E9 - Episode 5B - James Cameron's Ice-Capades

    In the thrilling conclusion of Last week's Episode, there's more than one way to have a dead seal. Also James Cameron is a corpsicle. ]]>

  16. S1E8 - Episode 5A - James Cameron's Ice-Capades

    This week we find ourselves on The Ice, or MacMurdo Antarctic Station. A very important person is on their way, but they're late! There will be booze, conspiracies and a dead seal! Dramatis Personae: Sven : Overworked personal Assistant to Mr Cameron. Natalie Donovan: The only competent person on...

  17. S1E7 - Episode 4B - Jade Helm

    This week is the thrilling, and very sad, conclusion to last weeks episode set in 1930s Los Angeles. There will be monkeys dressed in suits!]]>

  18. S1E6 - Episode 4A - Jade Helm

    This week we take a trip back to 1936 Los Angeles, where the sun is shining and dreams are crushed. In the first act we encounter a seedy nightclub, a pastor's wife, a jewel encrusted "adult novelty" and the first of many sloe gin fizzes. Dramatis Personae: Fenway McCahill A.K.A. The Revolver:...

  19. S1E5 - Episode 3B - Kristmas Kaffeeklatch

    It's the trilling conclusion to our first ever Christmas special. The box of sex tapes is unwrapped but things only get weirder from there. And be on the lookout for the return of that baby we made fun last time!]]>

  20. S1E4 - Episode 3A - Kristmas Kaffeeklatch

    With our third episode ever, it's time for our Christmas special! It's a pleasant time in Poppleton, a suburb of the mid 90's (Yes you read that correctly.) It's time for the annual neighborhood gift exchange and somebody brought a box of homemade adult entertainment. What could possibly go…

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  21. S1E3 - Episode 2B - White Hole

    Here's the final act of our game. Spoiler alert there are guns, thumbs and escape pods. Dramatis Personae: Oscar Bluth: Recently escaped space prison George Blueth: Loves space pizza Nadia Forrest: Getting off this thing, no matter what Steven Chenowski: Crusin' for a brusin

  22. S1E2 - Episode 2A - White Hole

    We're splitting this episode into two parts, released a week apart. Not everybody has the time to put three hours of audio into their earholes. This time we're Playing the White Hole Playset by Rafael Chandler. Dramatis Personae: Oscar Bluth: Imprisoned in space for a crime he did not commit…

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  23. S1E1 - Episode 1 - Snakes are Lame

    Welcome to our very first episode! Here on Catastrophic, we play Fiasco the best role playing game on the planet! Dramatis Personae: Brett Steel: Anchorman at Large Heather: Put-upon Producer Chuck McShane: Glorified Stagehand It's little Billy's Benefit concert with his favorite band. Action…

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About this show

Catastrophic is a collaborative improvisational storytelling podcast where some friends make up a movie using the RPG Fiasco. Each episode is standalone, so jump right in!

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The Catastrophic Players

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast have?

Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast has 23 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 22, 2018.

What is Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast about?

Catastrophic is a collaborative improvisational storytelling podcast where some friends make up a movie using the RPG Fiasco. Each episode is standalone, so jump right in!

How often does Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast release new episodes?

Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast publishes about every 48 days, based on its 23 episodes since November 2015.

Who hosts Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast?

Catastrophic - A Fiasco Podcast is created and hosted by The Catastrophic Players.
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