Apocalypse...Now?
Finding humor in existential crises, one apocalypse at a time.
Apocalypse...Now?
Finding humor in existential crises, one apocalypse at a time.
About Apocalypse...Now?
Finding humor in existential crises, one apocalypse at a time.
Jo Anna Van Thuyne hosts this comedic podcast that explores the existential philosophy of The Apocalypse while sharing her life story, and talking to opinionated people.
Why Join Apocalypse...Now? as a Guest
Comedy-First Existential Audience
You speak to listeners who actively seek out Comedy, Existentialism, and Interviews about fascism, aliens, doomsday clocks, and midlife chaos.
Host-Led, Story-Rich Interviews
You get a guided, conversational format where Jo Anna riffs with you through personal apocalypse stories, QuaranDreams, and Zoom conspiracies.
Thoughtful Space For Spiky Opinions
You can safely explore hot-button topics like American fascism, nuclear weapons, and racism with a host experienced in opinionated, nuanced conversations.
Evergreen, Bingeable Back-Catalog
You join a 50+ episode library, so new listeners discovering aliens, drones, and doomsday episodes can easily find and binge your conversation.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Your Personal Apocalypse Origin Story
You trace the moments that made you obsessed with endings—career, relationships, politics—and turn them into darkly funny, relatable stories.
Lockdown, Zoom Life, and Digital Meltdowns
You unpack your weirdest quarantine, Zoom, and online moments and what they revealed about connection, control, and collapse.
Fascism, Racism, and The Doomsday Clock
You break down heavy topics like American fascism, racism, and nuclear fear in plain language, using humor to keep it human and digestible.
Aliens, Wormholes, and Midlife Reboots
You use aliens, wormholes, and sci-fi metaphors to talk about midlife crisis, reinvention, and choosing who you’ll be in the next chapter.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners laugh at their apocalypse anxiety while gaining sharper language, stories, and frameworks for surviving political, personal, and planetary chaos.
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Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You’re a great fit if you’re a comedian, writer, activist, academic, or creator who isn’t afraid to swear, spiral, and laugh while unpacking politics, identity, and apocalypse-level anxiety.
Recent Episodes
Here Comes the Hurricane: Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz on El Niño and Climate Change
Apocalypse...Now? • Oct 7, 2026
Cyclospora Aura: Hot Hurl Summer & 250 Reasons to Love the USA
Apocalypse...Now? • Aug 18, 2026
Can America Survive Its 250th Birthday Party?
Apocalypse...Now? • Jun 30, 2026
Burnout, Marco Rubio’s Giant Shoes & 250 Reasons to Love America | Apocalypse…Now?
Apocalypse...Now? • May 13, 2026
Attack on Late Night: Democracy Decaying, and Stephen Colbert Yeeted Off of CBS
Apocalypse...Now? • Aug 4, 2025
The Astrology of Collapse: Jessica Lanyadoo on What’s Coming in 2025
Apocalypse...Now? • May 20, 2025
Is American Fascism Already Here? Professor Anthony DiMaggio Breaks It Down | Apocalypse…Now? Podcast
Apocalypse...Now? • Apr 30, 2025
AI Is Coming for Your Job (and Maybe Your Drive-Thru)
Apocalypse...Now? • Feb 10, 2025
Apocalypses, Aliens, and Turning 40: Jo Anna Van Thuyne’s Chaotic Comeback
Apocalypse...Now? • Jan 13, 2025
Drones, Fascism, and Aliens—Oh My! Navigating Midlife Crises and Apocalypse Vibes
Apocalypse...Now? • Dec 30, 2024
Micheal Hartney and Squirrel Comedy (Theater)
Apocalypse...Now? • Jun 14, 2021
Stacey Prussman Runs For Mayor of NYC
Apocalypse...Now? • May 24, 2021
Kyle Lewis’ Zoom Corner
Apocalypse...Now? • Apr 12, 2021
Lyssa Mandel Embraces The Woo
Apocalypse...Now? • Mar 29, 2021
Laura Canty Samuel is Ready for What’s Next
Apocalypse...Now? • Mar 22, 2021
Jason Farr Away from Twitter
Apocalypse...Now? • Mar 16, 2021
Blair Peyton Goes First
Apocalypse...Now? • Mar 8, 2021
Jettie Copeland’s QuaranDream
Apocalypse...Now? • Feb 18, 2021
Daron Jenkins’ Podcasting Revelation
Apocalypse...Now? • Feb 8, 2021
Caroline Cotter is The Cool Bunny Aunt
Apocalypse...Now? • Feb 1, 2021
Louie G vs. Dinosaurs vs. Robots
Apocalypse...Now? • Dec 19, 2020
Dylan Adler’s Musical Self Care
Apocalypse...Now? • Dec 5, 2020
Eric Aumen’s Transformational Journey
Apocalypse...Now? • Nov 25, 2020
Jackie Billek and Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
Apocalypse...Now? • Nov 14, 2020
Happy Halloween, Steve Saturn!
Apocalypse...Now? • Oct 31, 2020
Cory Anotado Teaches You Things.
Apocalypse...Now? • Oct 18, 2020
Gamal ElSawah’s Wormhole
Apocalypse...Now? • Oct 11, 2020
Jake Cornell’s Passion for the Restaurant Industry
Apocalypse...Now? • Oct 3, 2020
Maria DeCotis and The Lip-Syncing of Gov. Cuomo
Apocalypse...Now? • Sep 22, 2020
Vijay Parthasarathy and The Authentic Self
Apocalypse...Now? • Sep 12, 2020
Nancy Wolfe, Nuclear Weapons, and The Doomsday Clock
Apocalypse...Now? • Sep 5, 2020
Matt Braunsdorf and The Future of Cinema
Apocalypse...Now? • Aug 29, 2020
Lynsey Bonell Strives to Find Joy in Life
Apocalypse...Now? • Aug 22, 2020
Dani Ahrens Has Jokes Inside
Apocalypse...Now? • Aug 14, 2020
Christian Carrion Talks to Strangers
Apocalypse...Now? • Aug 1, 2020
Jessica Lanyadoo and The Astrology of an Apocalypse
Apocalypse...Now? • Jul 25, 2020
Travis View Takes on Q(Anon)
Apocalypse...Now? • Jul 18, 2020
The Return of bigwillygetsilly
Apocalypse...Now? • Jul 11, 2020
Kali Tripodis Takes You To Chromatica
Apocalypse...Now? • Jul 3, 2020
This ER Nurse Doesn’t Feel Like a Hero
Apocalypse...Now? • Jun 27, 2020
Shem Pennant Explains OG Racism
Apocalypse...Now? • Jun 20, 2020
Wesley Cherry and What Black People Need
Apocalypse...Now? • Jun 13, 2020
Slightly Special Wants To See Leadership
Apocalypse...Now? • Jun 6, 2020
Anna Goldfarb’s Lockdown Tips
Apocalypse...Now? • May 30, 2020
Sleep Eat with David Bluvband
Apocalypse...Now? • May 23, 2020
BONUS EPISODE: The Unimaginary Friendcast with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Apocalypse...Now? • May 19, 2020
Holmes Rackleff’s Sexy Zoom Dates
Apocalypse...Now? • May 16, 2020
Frank Conniff and TCM Therapy
Apocalypse...Now? • May 9, 2020
Dave Hill’s Zoom Conspiracy
Apocalypse...Now? • May 2, 2020
Quarantine Brain
Apocalypse...Now? • Apr 27, 2020
Alexa O’Neill’s Apocalypse Fashion
Apocalypse...Now? • Apr 18, 2020
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