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Imago - Episode 33

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:47:00 GMT

In this belated, and possibly beloved episode 33, "Life’s A Bitch", our heroes flee the real world and continue their pursuit of answers in the Twilight City. More new powers are revealed as our protagonists prepare their opening moves in their struggle to protect all they love.

Imago - Episode 32

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:55:00 GMT

Episode 32, ’Long-Term Retirement Plan’ sees our heroes continue their struggle to find Gloria while trying to provide Philadelphia with what damage control they can. Duke uses his will for good. Violet finds some time to ride the ley line all the way to the other side of the planet. Tallee does gross things to corpses. Killian is creepy, and Louis gets mistaken for an angel. Many of the group’s longest held questions are finally answered before episode 32 is over, don’t miss out!

Imago - Episode 31

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:25:00 GMT

Episode 31, ’Carrington Event’ kicks off Imago’s third season! Our heroes share an ominous dream after that last blast of ’lightning" knocked them out. Upon awakening, our heroes take in the after effects of Wilson’s meltdown. Fantastical new powers on a previously unimagined scale are employed throughout, and it quickly becomes apparent that nothing will ever be quite the same. Duke rolls a 40 and orders you not to miss episode 31!

Apocalypse Engine - Mailsack 01

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:44:00 GMT

It’s a special mailbag podcast of Imago! With season two finished and season three looming, we demanded a week off to catch our breath! You saw fit to pepper us with queries, so we called your bluff! It’s a full house, the jokers are wild, and other amazing, pointless poker metaphors!

Imago - Episode 30

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:53:00 GMT

Episode 30, ’Before I Sleep,’ is the finale of Imago’s second season. The characters discuss the implications of their new powers, and find various and sundry ways to put them to use. Things start off simple enough with a crime scene investigation, some forced questioning, and a chase scene. Life doesn’t stay simple for long though; there are sure to be lasting consequences from episode 30!

Imago - Episode 29

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 02:37:00 GMT

Hark! ’tis episode 29, ’Bear Mace.’ Things start off with an attack on the group in the Twilight City by a follower of Sylva looking for revenge. An unearthly, familiar, eldritch lightning mixes things up, altering group plans. The group reclaims some lost equipment, and flies to Toronto to investigate reports of a strange vigilante, all the while dealing with some unexpected changes.

Imago - Episode 28

Mon, 31 May 2010 20:57:00 GMT

In episode 28, ’End of Days Shit,’ our protagonists get some much needed rest. While dodging a police investigation and replacing some lost equipment, a small group effort is made to investigate Killian’s past. After performing a disagreeable task, they return to the Twilight City to make their appointment with John Doe, hoping to finally get some solid answers. There’s an accusatory conversation with Nikolaj, and a recent acquaintance is reencountered.

Imago - Episode 27

Mon, 24 May 2010 01:20:00 GMT

Episode 27, ’Mind Hoodoo,’ is here and waiting for your digital caress! After a quick review of all of their major leads, our heroes begin the process of investigating the myriad events of the evening, trying to make some sense of it. A visit is paid to Tallee’s brother in the hospital, followed by another passionate conversation about group trust. The group even manages to find some time to contact John Doe, hoping to finally get some solid answers.

Imago - Episode 26

Tue, 11 May 2010 02:18:00 GMT

Lo, episode 26, ’Irish Standoff’ is manifest. This is the second half of our time with guest player John! The amount of untethered chaos in this episode could power four or five normal episodes. Intra-party conflict ramps up as the group deals with conflicting stories, threats, lies, and hobos! If you miss this episode, Finneus kills a kitten!

Imago - Episode 25

Mon, 3 May 2010 03:59:00 GMT

Episode Twenty-Five, ’Cold-Blooded Execution’! It’s a banner episode in several ways, the least of which is NOT our very first guest ever. Friend of the show and all-star role player John is with us for a very special role. Meanwhile, did I mention this is number Twenty-Five? Sylva’s just died and the group receives some unexpected news, choices, choices. Big things are a-coming, don’t miss it!

Imago - Episode 24

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:21:00 GMT

Whew, a long episode! Episode 24, ’The Darkest Evening of The Year,’ has arrived! A very special Earth Day episode! The group does its best to coordinate travel and communication between the normal world and the Twilight City. After some arguably intra-group betrayal, the group is finally ready to enact their plan to trap and kill Sylva. Three of our heroes find themselves in the center of Sylva’s camp while the rest wait nervously on the beach of the City. How does it end? You’ll need to listen to find out!

Imago - Episode 23

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Knock knock! Who’s there? You guessed it, episode 23, ’Level 100’! In episode 23, our heroes come to a decision regarding Danika’s offer. In episode 23, our heroes steal more corpses for their own disgusting uses! In episode 23, our heroes attempt to push zombies through a portal to another world. In episode 23, our heroes continue to explore the City and discover an unexpected communique. Meanwhile, our heroes make an appointment with Sylva, and hurry to finish preparations for Go Time. Don’t miss episode 23!

Imago - Episode 22

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 00:18:00 GMT

Oh lookie, it’s episode 22, ’Crazy Bitch of the Year Award’! Having made up their minds to end the Sylva threat, the group mulls over how best to pull it off and where to do it. Suspected owl-spies struggle to stay awake during the day. Important danish discussions are had. More paranormals seem to make the news. Some of the group returns to the mysterious city looking to have another conversation with Danika, who presents them with a difficult choice. Killian faces his own "bathtub riddle," Duke makes Tallahassee watch his "stories," and someone yells at Wilson. Will episode 22’s preparations pay off? And why does Louis demand a coloring book?

Imago - Episode 21

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:07:00 GMT

Here, my friends, is Episode 21, ’Surveillance Bristles.’ In this episode, after seeing an unusually large figure in the trees, our heroes march off into the woods and hope to find some clues to the Elk City earthquakes. Will they catch up with Eleanor and Beryl? What of the ghost child Chemise? What strange beast(s) of lore might they encounter within those deep woods? Whose hand eventually finds its way around Violet’s throat? Want to know? Just listen to Episode 21! OHPLUSALSO Joc basically edited this one all on her lonesome, go girl!

Imago - Episode 20

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:45:00 GMT

HOLY CRAP: episode 20 ’Whammy Slugout Fest’! TWENTY! XX! What happens in episode 20? So much! Earthquake stricken oil-field investigations! National guard checkpoints! Ghosts! Problematic media encounters! Helicopters! Magical hippies! Network hubs are kicked! Jokes are made! Dice are rolled! Important minds are controlled! Wilson gets yelled at for something pot-related! Shmoo uses an egregious amount of exclamation marks in his episode description (-Liz)! EPISODE TWENTY!

Imago - Episode 19

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 06:54:00 GMT

Episode 19, ’Pinky Swear,’ is here to continue last episode’s insanity! In preparation for big events to come, the group tests their own abilities: new powers are revealed, and the true madness of their new lives weighs heavily on certain members of the group. Oaths are made, drinks are imbibed, plane tickets are purchased, zombies are sparred, government computers are hacked, many new weapons are acquired, and our heroes embark on a new mission. Will all their hard work prepare them for what’s to come?

Imago - Episode 18

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 01:50:00 GMT

After a bit of a break, it’s episode 18 of Imago, ’Morgue?’ While not the most productive episode ever, it’s certainly ridiculous! The group makes some unexpected diversions. Plans are made, shenanigans are had, people are hung up on! Characters are intriguing! Don’t miss this very special episode of Imago! Also, this is the first episode recorded with our improved sound cables; hopefully you’ll hear the difference.

Imago - Episode 17

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:05:00 GMT

In episode 17 of Imago, ’Norwegian Butt Slam,’ our heroes take some time to discuss leads, get some brief investigating done, and argue over which leads should have priority. Later most of the group investigates Dale’s ex-girlfriend - the one reportedly with powers of her own - while Violet follows up on her oncology appointment.

Imago - Episode 16

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:53:00 GMT

It’s episode 16 AKA the season two premiere AAKA ’The Bubble Bandito.’ Our protagonists work to regroup after their return trip from The City goes slightly awry. Faced with their first work day after the long three day weekend, decisions regarding things like jobs and the possibility of some time off must be addressed. Police scanners are purchased, cars are stolen, disturbing news hits the airwaves. All this and more in episode 16 of Imago!

Imago - Episode 15

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:26:00 GMT

It’s the season one finale, episode 15, ’By The Throat’! Our heroes kick off the episode in sudden combat with those damned ’hoof dogs’ and the spooky little girl that presumably leads them. There’s running and hitting and yelling! Questions and answers! Threats and unexplained phenomena! Don’t miss the end to Imago’s first season!

Imago - Episode 14

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:21:00 GMT

In episode 14 of Imago, ’Bedraggled And Sobbing,’ our protagonists cautiously explore the strange City they find themselves in. The stakes are higher as it becomes clear that this is no dream. What or who will they discover there? Are they safe? Will they find answers? Have Violet’s powers jumped the shark!? Find out ONLY in episode 14!

Apocalypse Engine - Holiday 2009

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:13:00 GMT

Happy holidays! You won’t enjoy this. You’re welcome, and we’re sorry. Love, The Apocalypse Engineers P.S. I should add... http://www.jonathancoulton.com/

Imago - Episode 13

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:45:00 GMT

Episode 13 ’Mushy Pop-Tarts’! Episodes don’t get much more important than this one. Things start off with disagreements and threats over how to handle Albert Jefferson. Later the group finds time to catch a fancy bite to eat and go over what they know and possible next moves. Things start to look uncertain when a few dicey tests of courage threaten to derail their plans, but in the end a monumental risk is taken; will the group’s efforts finally put some much needed answers within their grasp? DON’T miss episode 13!

Imago - Episode 12

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:38:00 GMT

Tensions rise in episode 12 ’You Tried To Make My Cat Fat’ as internal strife threatens to boil over. Starting from Ekram’s place the group pursues the mysterious Albert Jefferson. What looks initially to be a normal, carefree day, becomes filled with zombie hamsters, surly ghosts, and serious businesss. Eventually things become a little more serious; how will the group deal with such fundamental differences?

Imago - Episode 11

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:55:00 GMT

It’s episode 11, ’Banded Goosed Porn’! This week on Imago, the characters infiltrate a police station to ID the man who the police claim is Mr. Positive, and Duke has a disturbing, if disgusting, conversation with him. Tallahassee begins a creepy string of rodent necromancies. Later, the gang investigates Ekram’s house, while Duke has a daring vehicular encounter nearby. New clues! The ’Philadelphia Space Needle’! Unforeseen hamster combat!

Apocalypse Engine - PSA 01

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:58:00 GMT

We Apocalypse Engineers love all of our listeners, and so we worry about you! To help us sleep soundly we thought we’d make you a public service announcement! It’s short (of course) and followed by the oft-popular ’blooper reel’ So there!

Imago - Episode 10

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:34:00 GMT

Episode 10, ’Repo Him From Heaven! The gang continues a fairly fruitful investigation and gets some time to rest, until Duke has a disturbing dream. Later, they learn that one of their least-liked associates has been found dead and another is in custody. Listen as our heroes scramble to trick their way into prison to interrogate a ghost, and maybe finally fill in some of their information gaps.

Imago - Episode 09

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:52:00 GMT

Introducing episode 9, ’Gum Bubbles’! After awakening from an unexplained bout of unconsciousness, our heroes find themselves infused with new powers... again. After something - possibly Wilson - kills all the power to Mercy East Hospital, Alpha squad rushes back to Philly with Gloria in tow to see what’s befallen their wounded comrades. Hospital patients die! Wounds are preternaturally healed! Strange things are seen in the sky! Trucker bombs are used in questionable trades! All this and more in episode 09 of Apocalypse Engine’s Imago!

Imago - Episode 08

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:38:00 GMT

Episode 08, ’Lights In The Sky’ is a bit short but it makes up for it in girth! Half of the team trade secrets with a possible new ally in New York. Meanwhile as poor, wounded Killian and Wilson recover from surgery, Killian finds himself dreaming again of a now familiar location. Finally, Louis meets the mysterious Mr. Positive face-to-face, and all on his lonesome!

Imago - Episode 07

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Episode 07, ’Wouldn’t Be Too Worried’! Our heroes split up, one group investigates mysterious sightings in New York while the other group finds themselves fighting for their lives back home in Philly. New powers are discovered and exploited, blood is spilled, bones are cracked, highway rest-stop food is consumed! Plus beer from a trough!

Imago - Episode 06

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:05:00 GMT

A particularly funny one, episode 06 ’Chupacabras’; our premiere protagonists procure some sleep, some more interesting dreams, and get some good leads. Hi-jinks ensue when Louie, Killian, and Wilson decide to clean up Wilson’s brother’s house. Meanwhile Violet, Tallee, and Duke file into a car and follow the clues to NYC.

Imago - Episode 05

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:59:00 GMT

Improved audio! Episode 05, ’Go Beat The Fuck Out Of It’. After rescuing Wilson (?) our heroes take some time to get their bearings, check their homes, regroup, and talk about what the hell’s going on.

Imago - Episode 04

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Our fourth episode, ’Dissection Hospital’; strange things are afoot! Our heroes find themselves dealing with police, hospital staff, weird birds, more ghosts, and some creepy dogs while trying to learn more about this Mr. Positive and what’s happening to them. Plus a novel new way to acquire french fries!

Imago - Episode 03

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Our third episode, ’Principal’s Office’! Will our heroes finally escape the building they woke up in? What of Ekram, Dale, and "Mr. Positive? What the hell’s up with that squirrel?

Imago - Episode 02

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Our second episode, ’Not What Was Supposed To Happen’! Picking up where the first episode left off, the characters decide to try forcing their way out of the mysterious room they’ve found themselves in.

Imago - Episode 01

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Our first episode, ’Whose Woods Those Were’! In the first episode of Imago, the characters dream they’re in a vast city of skyscrapers, then wake up in hospital gowns in a locked room. Here it is, episode 01 of Imago, the first episode / podcast by Apocalypse Engine!

Imago - Episode 00 - Intro

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:21:00 GMT

A quick introduction to the group.