S1E25 ~ The Stand, Part Two

2025-09-28

Welcome back to the season one finale of the Post-Apocalyptia Podcast! Today, we’re continuing our look at the big one, the story that started it all for me: Stephen King’s 1978 novel, The Stand! In part two, we’ll dig into the realities of this apocalypse. We’ll talk about what it would take to survive the post-apocalypse (assuming you survived the superflu!), and what’s realistic vs. unrealistic. We’ll talk about modern conveniences, human needs, and whether it’s possible to get society back on its feet. And, in this special episode, we’ll hear from you! We’ll read the stories you contributed about your own experiences with The Stand, and we’ll talk about mine. Plus, the future of Post-Apocalyptia: What are we doing in the offseason, and what can you look forward to in season two? All this and more…so, as always, join me there, at the end of the world!

The Stand is available from booksellers everywhere. The audiobook may be purchased from Audible and other vendors. The 1994 miniseries adaptation is not available via streaming services, but may be purchased in digital form or on DVD; the 2020 miniseries adaptation is available on Paramount+.

The End of the World as We Know It, published by Gallery Books and edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, is available from major booksellers everywhere. The audiobook is available from Audible and other vendors.

“Baby, Can You Dig Your Man?” by Larry Underwood, as featured in the 1994 miniseries, can be heard here. The song as featured in the 2020 miniseries can be heard here.

A big thank you to the Redditors who contributed their stories for this episode! All contributors are listed below, by username or preferred name:

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