34 episodes
The Cleansed: A Post-Apocalyptic Saga Realm
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3.2 • 567 Ratings
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Equal parts "Mad Max" and "The Stand," this post apocalyptic saga is set in a world 15 years after the collapse of the world as we know it. A brother and sister grow up in rural Maine and unwittingly embark on a adventure to save the City from the religious zealots and ruthless military fight for control over the fallen world. An epic serialized audio drama adventure with 30+ actors, cinematic sound design and original music. Winner of Mark Time Award for sci-fi audio and finalist in Romania's Grand Prix Nova award.
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The Calling
Borderton has fallen, and in the ashes Marc, Maria, Luke, and the scientist Abraham all struggle to survive. In this waking nightmare, Luke is plagued by haunting dreams - or are they visions? - of a past where powers of science were near their peak. Galvanized by a tragic event, the party prepares to escape this ravaged city, if they can make it past the raiding parties and outlaws that prowl the dark.
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The Tide
Last seen at the end of Season 1, the Dwellers and the Refugers united to try and make preparations for the coming winter. But the coming of nature's icy wind is the least of the dangers these survivors will face. One of Saul's generals, Kubrick, has gone rogue and taken the Navy Destroyer the USS Damascus northward, to launch a land assault. His goal? To conquer the Refuge and take the northern territory for himself. It will take all the gumption, wit, and bravery of the unified Dwellers and Refugers to stop this menace from destroying the last threads of civilization in the north lands.
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The Sanctuary
Lucian and Queenie clear the wreckage from atop their traincar deep in the Soup and set off into the tunnels, in desperate search for a place called "Sanctuary." Meanwhile, Shadow brings the party down from Valkyrie and into a place where secrets from the past will be uncovered.
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Retribution
All eyes are on the Refuge, as Kubrick's forces loom over the remaining fighters and Zeke swoops in behind. Blood and death are familiar enough for the survivors of The Breaking but today's carnage will change things forever. In the City, Paul and Saul return to their war of words, and Saul makes a confession to a close enemy. Wheels are in motion for the great Cleansing, coming soon to a City near you.
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The Depot
In their quest to find "Sanctuary," Lucian and Queenie find a door... And behind that door, lies answers. These answers may help them understand their broken world, but will it give them any way to fight against the demagogues lose on the land?
Elsewhere, Luke, Maria, and Marc stare rapt as Abraham unlocks the power of the Orb. Can this Beforetimes power be harnessed by the likes of humans, or will it drown everyone under 500 feet of water?
Sound designer Eric Mooney and composer Hubert Campbell outdo themselves for this pivotal moment in The Cleansed.
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Exodus
Battered and weakened from the collapse of their last chapel, the faith of Paul's Believers has been tested near to breaking. But the darkest hour will soon break, as the voice of the "Father" returns to Paul, leading them to recovering the great Babel Tower. Meanwhile, "Alpha Zeke" pushes the survivors of the Refuge south through the brutal badlands on a hike towards Corinth. Is there hope of rescue? And at what cost?
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Customer Reviews
Good, but complex
This story has multiple main characters and groups with many intersecting threads—but a lack of deep character development makes it difficult to keep up with who those characters are and how they relate, keeping this enjoyable tale from being great.
Horrible acting
This is probably some of the worst acting I’ve ever heard. It’s such a shame when there’s actually a decent premise for a show. And you get a group of absolutely terrible actors. You really can’t call them actors. I think it’s the worst acting I’ve ever heard in my life. Who is it , Luke ? Who’s explaining his nightmare… I’m so grateful I don’t own a gun … I would have blown my head off just to get that part over. I can’t tell if I want to keep listening to this train wreck or if I would rather go stand in front of a train as it wrecks. I’m not sure which one would be worse. I cannot speak poorly enough about this cast. Luke, you are as specially horrendous . “Take the beautiful air of life “ haha . It’s playing in my ear right now. I can’t stop. It’s like driving by a terrible car wreck. You just can’t look away. Please all of you …. Quit . Jon , wow I can’t get over how bad this is. The worst acting I’ve heard in 5 years And I listen to podcasts daily. Lots of fiction. So bad. The writing is also terrible. I’m sorry for all the work that went into this terrorist attack.
Waste of time
I’m shocked Apple even let this podcast on the platform. It’s trash.