Explore the riveting tales of apocalyptic worlds in our podcast; starring Austin Schwartz, English/Theatre Graduate, and Mathew Umbarger, professor of Theology and Hebrew Studies. From books to movies, we dissect and discuss the most gripping narratives of societal collapse. Join us for a journey into the heart of apocalyptic storytelling.
This show was filmed in 2023 under the title, “The World Needs A Little Talk.” The content was filmed for a class and has been relabeled as, “Apocalypse How?” To reflect the content. Austin and Matthew film new content on, “The World Needs A Little Talk.”
"Heavenly Puss" is the 42nd Tom and Jerry cartoon released in 1949. It features Tom going to Heaven and being sent back to Earth with limited time to make amends with Jerry.
"Satan's Waitin'" is a 1954 Looney Tunes animation by Warner Brothers. It follows Sylvester the cat being tricked into losing all 9 lives chasing Tweety bird by the Devil.
"Devil's Feud Cake" is a Merry Melodies cartoon released by Warner Brothers in 1963. Yosamite Sam makes a deal with the Devil.
14 Nov 2025
Announcement: Show Transition
This is to inform anyone who finds our show that we still appreciate your listens, but to head to our new show page, "The World Needs A Little Talk." We decided to start from scratch due to the time that elapsed and the increase in visual/audio quality.
29 Oct 2025
A Little Talk: "The Fall"
"The Fall" is an apocalyptic graphic novel by Jared Muralt. Jared is a Swiss comic writer and illustrator. "The Fall" is his most notable work that follows the story of a dad and his two kids through a world destroyed due to economic collapse.
22 Oct 2025
A Little Talk: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day"
Austin is joined by his friend and science fiction enthusiast, Clayton Norris, as they discuss "Terminator." "Judgment Day" was released in 1991 and directed by James Cameron. This film depicts Arnold as the T-800 sent back time to save John Carpenter from the T-1000. This fiction depicts a world ran by machines after the invention of Skynet. "Terminator 2" is considered an exceptional film that revolutionized film making.
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15 Oct 2025
A Little Talk: "This is the End"
"This is the End" is a comedic horror film that was released in 2013. The movie was directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The movie stars James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, and more portraying themselves as the Biblical Apocalypse occurs during a Hollywood party.
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8 Oct 2025
A Little Talk: "The Four White Days" by Fred White
Fred M. White was a British author of the 20th century best known for his science-fiction novel, "The Doom of London." The book comprised six short stories that depicted the collapse of London due to natural disaster with a focus being on the human response to crisis. "The Four White Days" is a narrative that examines Londoner's reactions to an arctic storm.
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9 Nov 2023
A Little Talk: "Christ III"
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger discuss Christ III, an anonymous Old English religious poem which forms the last part of Christ, a poetic triad found at the beginning of the Exeter Book.
2 Nov 2023
A Little Talk: "Beowulf"
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger discuss "Beowulf," an Old English epic poem of Germanic heroic legend. The original author is unknown along with the original story. It is believed that what we know as Beowulf is a Biblically-inspired rewrite of the Pagon myth.
19 Oct 2023
A Little Talk: "The Omen"
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger review "The Omen," a horror film released in 1976 directed by Richard Donner. The story, written by David Seitzer, follows a family whose son is revealed to be the Anti-Christ.
22 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "Lord of the World" Part 3
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger wrap up their discussion over "Lord of the World" by Robert Hugh Benson. "Lord of the World" is a dystopian science-fiction novel following the antichrist's rise to power. Benson was a Catholic Priest and writer who converted to Catholicism in 1903.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "Lord of the World" Part 2
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger talk about "Lord of the World" by Robert Hugh Benson. "Lord of the World" is a dystopian science-fiction novel following the antichrist's rise to power. Benson was a Catholic Priest and writer who converted to Catholicism in 1903.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "Lord of the World" Part 1
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger talk about "Lord of the World" by Robert Hugh Benson. "Lord of the World" is a dystopian science-fiction novel following the antichrist's rise to power. Benson was a Catholic Priest and writer who converted to Catholicism in 1903.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "War of the Worlds"
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger talk about "War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. This is a science-fiction novel published in 1898 depicting an alien invasion.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "Good Omens" Part 2
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger talk about the comedy "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. It's a 1990s novel about the birth of the anti-christ and the end of times.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "Good Omens" Part 1
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger talk about the comedy "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. It's a 1990s novel about the birth of the anti-christ and the end of times.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "Watchmen" Part 2
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger finish their talk about "Watchmen", a graphic novel published by DC in 1987. It was done by a British creative team featuring Alan Moore as the writer, Dave Gibbons as the illustrator, and John Higgins as the colorist. They discuss the implications the story has about humanity.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "Watchmen" Part 1
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger talk about the first half of "Watchmen," a graphic novel published by DC in 1987. It was done by a British creative team featuring Alan Moore as the writer, Dave Gibbons as the illustrator, and John Higgins as the colorist.
13 Jun 2023
A Little Talk: "The Last Judgment"
Austin Schwartz and Mathew Umbarger explore a Mystery play called, "The Last Judgment," performed by the Mercers in the 15th century. Followed by a chapter from the writings of Saint Bede, a theologian of the first century.
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