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Welcome 'It Only Took The Apocalypse...' where we take your mind off the outside world and take you into our lives. Martyn Smith takes you into his world and introduces all the extraordinary people that he has bumped into throughout his life. Expect laughs, banter and putting the world right in a multitude of ways. Just Remember 'It Only Took The Apocalypse...' for him to make this.

Martyn Smith


    • Sep 14, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 20 EPISODES


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    Episode 20: It Only Took The Apocalypse... for Gareth Tilley to move house!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 85:15


    Episode 20: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Gareth Tilley to move house! My guest today is someone who I’ve recently rekindled the fire with even though we were absolute best mates back in the day. This gentleman is a bloody good actor, musician and he’s also an absolute demon on Call of Duty! My guest today is Gareth Tilley! In this episode we talk about our life in lock-down, we talk about moving house, we talk about our absolutely amazing teamwork,  we even get knee deep in how Gareth took on not only drunks but mother nature too! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 19: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Jason Philpot to contact the police about dog walking!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 78:39


    Welcome to IOTTA Episode 19: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Jason Philpot to contact the police about dog walking! My guest today is one who I got to know well through some community theatre in Aberystwyth. He’s a musician, a man of computers and also a bloody nice chap! My guest today Is Jason Philpot! In this episode we talk about our life in lockdown, we get knee deep into tourism, we talk about how the world has changed, we even get stuck into a chat about our past lives in our old jobs as a couple of bead sellers!? Jason also drops some big news about his band ROBOTMONKEYS! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 18: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Simon Richards to get knee deep in Japanese!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 74:11


    Welcome to IOTTA Episode 18: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Simon Richards to get knee deep in Japanese! My guest today is the first guest who isn’t on the same continent! This guest actually lives in Japan right this second! My guest today Is Simon Richards! In this episode we talk about our experiences in Japan, we speak about the difficulties of getting around language, hell, we even speak a lot about language in itself and we even get into the nitty gritty that is YouTube adverts! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 17: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Stephen Ruff to find his way back to the hostel.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 83:37


    Welcome to IOTTA Episode 17: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Stephen Ruff to find his way back to the hostel. My guest today is an absolute diamond of a human, some may call him a hero, I actually do call him a hero but what I call him more, is Ruffles. My guest today Is Stephen Ruff! In this episode we talk about our friendships origins going back to when we worked at the shop known simply as GAME. We get deep into discussions about our love for the UFC and we also find out that Stephen Ruff may be a target for assassination. Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 16: It Only Took The Apocalypse... For Alex Sutton to finally gain access to the internet.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 92:56


    Welcome to IOTTA Episode 16: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Alex Sutton to finally gain access to the internet. Today’s podcast guest is highly anticipated, my guest today is actually the floppiest guest we’ve ever had! My guest this week is one of my best friends, Alex Sutton! In this episode we talk about moving country to country during a pandemic, we get stuck into our past with regards to our trifecta with a past guest Max Griffiths and we get deep into the topic of script writing and language barriers and we also find out if Sutton knows the secret password! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday!

    Episode 15: It Only Took The Apocalypse... For Tom Davies to sit down and not injure himself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 70:58


    Welcome to IOTTA Episode 15: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Tom Davies to sit down and not injure himself! Today on the podcast, I have one of my oldest friends ever! I think we have been friends for around 20 years or so at this point, so I feel that I may be stuck with him! Today my guest is Tom Davies! We both get deep into a chat about our past which included, action men, darts and pool cues! If you love Star Wars Tom is your guy as we go knee deep into that beautiful space opera. We also talk about the dangers of cycling as Tom is a serial faller. Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 14: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Ella Chisholm to pull off the exposé of the century.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 84:36


    Welcome to IOTTA Episode 14: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Ella Chisholm to pull off the exposé of the century.   Today on the podcast is a highly anticipated guest. They say that behind every pretty decent man is a really decent woman, and that’s definitely true with me as the guest this week is my girlfriend, Ella Chisholm!   We get stuck into a chat about us, about long distanced relationships and even the world’s greatest pizza delivery man!   Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!    Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates!   Twitter and Instagram are on the way!   New Episodes Every Monday!   Enjoy! 

    Episode 13: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Max Griffiths to reveal all about the aggressive finger joust!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 83:38


    Welcome to IOTTA Episode 13: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Max Griffiths to reveal all about the aggressive finger joust!   Today on the pod is one of my nearest and dearest, Today, I have Max Griffiths. A friend that I have spoken to pretty much everyday for the last 8 years! We get deep into our past and talk about shows we did, how he betrayed me and we even bring up the fateful event in our pasts known only as ‘THE POKE’.   Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates!   Twitter and Instagram are on the way!   New Episodes Every Monday!   Enjoy! 

    Episode 12: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Daniel Emlyn James to reminisce about a giant pizza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 68:41


    Welcome to IOTTA: Episode 12: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Daniel Emlyn James to reminisce about a giant pizza!   Today In a mad twist! I actually managed to get the D of DPCast! Today is technically in a weird way part 2 of an accidental 2 parter where I will be speaking to Mr. Daniel Emlyn James!   We get down and dirty into community theatre, hotels, ASMR and XXX Pantomimes!   Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!    Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates!   Twitter and Instagram are on the way!   New Episodes Every Monday!   Enjoy! 

    Episode 11: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Paul Guerin to Turn The Microphone Back On!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 92:11


    Welcome to IOTTA: Episode 11: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Paul Guerin to turn the Microphone back on! Today on the Podcast I speak to a  close friend that I haven’t spoken to for ages! Mr Paul Guerin also known as Guerin or GuerBear. We get down to business and talk all about his time as a radio DJ, being Tee Total, his insane chats about a fairly famous person, and I ask him what its like to be a giant!? Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 10: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Alexander Nicholas McDonald-Smith to become an MMA Fighter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 94:36


    Welcome to IOTTA: Episode 10: It Only Took The Apocalypse… For Alexander Nicholas McDonald-Smith to become an MMA Fighter. Today on the Podcast I’m going to be talking to my friend Alex about his time in the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, being a Teacher, we go deep into the rabbit hole known as science, and we also talk about his new vendetta against DAVE FROM TESCO! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy!

    Episode 9: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Alastair Powley to find a way out of the pub!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 77:02


    Welcome to IOTTA: Episode 9: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Alastair Powley to find a way out of the pub! Today on the Podcast I’m entering a new strand of friendship, a while back I used to present some pub quizzes in the glorious Pub known as Rummers in the wonderful Aberystwyth, While I was there I befriended a lot of people on various teams and today I’m putting Alastair Powley in the hotseat! We will be talking about the Pub Quiz that brought us together, Disney and even some sailing! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 8: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Ash Edwards to return to a podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 85:31


    Welcome to IOTTA: Episode 8: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Ash Edwards to return to a podcast! Today on the podcast we are sticking with my home friendship group or as we call them the Bois. I’m going to be speaking with my wonderful friend Ash Edwards! We talk all about friendship, podcasts and we find out more about the fan movie Batman: Gashpoint! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 7: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Lars Thomas to finish his work a week early!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 75:10


    Episode 7: It Only Took The Apocalypse… for Lars Thomas to finish his work a week early! In this episode, we go deeper into my past with one of my closest friends from even before university! Expect a lot of laughter as we as we dive into topics such as Batman, Film Making, Not Sleeping and even English Literature! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 6: It Only Took The Apocalypse... To have a non-alcoholic catch up with Curtis 'Hlamulo' Chauke!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 87:32


    Welcome to IOTTA: Episode 6: It Only Took The Apocalypse… To have a non-alcoholic catch up with Curtis 'Hlamulo' Chauke! In this episode we get to hear all about curtain call from a different perspective, the technological side mainly!  Expect a lot of laughter as we reminisce about drunken times and even podcasts... that's right PODCEPTION! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 5: It Only Took The Apocalypse... To reminisce the old days with Alice Eklund!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 83:09


    Welcome to Episode 5 of It Only Took The Apocalypse… to reminisce the old days with Alice Eklund! In this super chilled chat, we get stuck into our pasts where we really get stuck into acting and directing, how to produce shows, drunken times, kittens, cakes, jail and even the mute switch! Expect a lot of giggles as the pod chugs on to its second week on the planet. Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  Check out the official FB page, just search @itonlytooktheapocalypse and you'll find all the updates! Twitter and Instagram are on the way! New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 4: It Only Took The Apocalypse... To have a worldly chat with Elli Bruce!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 83:54


    In Episode 4 of It Only Took The Apocalypse… I have a worldly chat with the wonderful Elli Bruce We don't mess about and get stuck into the conversation containing chocolate, Birmingham, university, travelling, wolves, and I even accidentally put my foot in it for the first time! Ooopsy! Expect a lot of giggling as we put the world to rights! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the updates each week!  New Episodes Every Monday! Enjoy! 

    Episode 3: It Only Took The Apocalypse... To Have a Cheeky Chat with Natalie Redman!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 91:13


    In Episode 3 of It Only Took The Apocalypse… I have a proper catch up with Natalie Redman for the first time in nearly 2 years! We get down and dirty during our talk about so many things, blogging, singing, Netflix, podcasts, oranges, lockdown and even murder! Dun Dun Dun! Expect a lot of laughter and advice on some things to do while being stuck in lockdown! Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe to get all the each week! New Episodes Every Monday!

    Episode 2: It Only Took The Apocalypse... For Sam Sherlock to call me back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 73:12


    In Episode 2 of It Only Took The Apocalypse... Martyn speaks to someone that almost exclusively refuses to call him back, Sam Sherlock. Yes, I know, Sherlock right? That can't be his real name. He's just made that up, but it actually is. We speak lots about our lives from University, Moustaches, The Uncertain Future, Batman, Relationships to even Nazis. Expect laughs and the random bad connection. Don't forget to follow or subscribe or whatever. New episodes every Monday! Cheers! P.S. What is a bustle... Let me know!

    Episode 1: It Only Took The Apocalypse... To talk to Sam Griffiths!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 71:26


    In the debut of this brand new series, Martyn speaks to one of his nearest and dearest, Sam Griffiths. They reminisce about university, the future, the apocalypse, Resident Evil, Joe Exotic and that B*$%h Carole Baskin. Sam is a producer in London creating all sorts of entertainment for us to see... however, the apocalypse has got in the way just a tad. Expect laughs and the occasional bad connection. New Episode every week!

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