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ILLUSIONOID

192 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 111 ratings

A bi-weekly improvised comedy podcast in the style of old-time radio shows like Inner Sanctum or X Minus One, Illusionoid is performed by Paul Bates (CTV's Dan For Mayor, Second City), Lee Smart (Comedy Network's 5th Quadrant, Second City) and Nug Nahrgang (Dark Rising: Summer Strikes Back, SyFy's Scare Tactics).

In the distant future, humanity has its last stand against the tyrant computer ILLUSIONOID. A lone survivor sends messages backwards through time in hopes that he can provide a warning of the danger to come. Will you heed his warnings? Open your ears and hone your senses, for without immediate action, none can escape the future that is ILLUSIONOID.

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Episodes

S10E12: THE SMILE

September 05, 2018 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

It’s our season finale and we’re going out with a big grin… so big that it compels you to do whatever you’re told! When this power is bestowed on a man, will he use it for good or evil… and has it been passed down to his son? Say cheese and greet your terrible future with the most powerful weapon at your disposal…. THE SMILE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E11: YESTERDAY WAS MONDAY

August 29, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 48.7 MB

Painful memories are a thing of the past thanks to a new erasing technique! But what happens when they remove the memories that are the foundation of who you are? And what if you are… a murderer? Swipe right for the best date you’ll ever have, free of reminders of the past! But remember… YESTERDAY WAS MONDAY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E10: APOCALYPSE ENGINE

August 22, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MB

A friendly prank leads to deadly warfare as a souped-up rocket goes out of control! Can these two antagonists remain friends, or will their rivalry lead us all to certain doom? It’s time to get all revved up for our latest audio adventure… APOCALYPSE ENGINE!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E09: PARADISE SYNDROME

August 15, 2018 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MB

A trip to the doctor reveals a sinister parasite invading a man’s mind… but he’s seems fine with it! Can the doctor get rid of this mental intruder before he loses his chance at a normal life? Does he even want one? The diagnosis is adventure as we take all precautions against PARADISE SYNDROME! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E08: THE TRADE-INS

August 08, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MB

What’s to become of an android past its prime? When it has outlived its usefulness? When it has outlived its owners? Can Googlon and his new friend find a new life that is worth more than simple office supplies? Tune in and walk a mile in the metal shows of THE TRADE-INS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E07: THE NEW EXHIBIT

August 01, 2018 07:00 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MB

It’s time for a field trip to a museum and the latest exhibit it one that will send you for a loop… through time! Can our heroes make it back to the future without ruining the present? Can they get the air conditioning to work? Find out as we bravely enter THE NEW EXHIBIT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E06: MEET THE GALACTIC PRESS

July 25, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Science has an announcement…. we’re all going to die in about 12 minutes. Is this a product of science gone wrong, or are there more personal problems behind this? Is this a huge cover-up for something even worse than the end of the world? Have your questions ready! It’s time to MEET THE GALACTIC PRESS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E05: IS THERE ANYBODY THERE?

July 18, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 25.6 MB

Alone on a deserted plain, a man wanders hoping to find a shred of humanity. But when it finds him… and another finds him… and they all find a shed… what does it all mean? Make sure to bring lots to drink on this journey into desolate madness as we ponder the question… IS THERE ANYBODY THERE? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E04: THE FLOWERING OF THE STRANGE ORCHID

July 11, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.8 MB

A meeting of The Secret Society of Strange Old Men allows a glimpse into their private lives and the business of their wives… who dabble in their own eerie habits! Today’s agenda is… gardening! But what trouble will blossom from this cabal of cackling crones? Take a good long whiff of the smell of doom as we await THE FLOWERING OF THE STRANGE ORCHID! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E03: THE REMARKABLE CASE OF DAVIDSON'S EYES

July 04, 2018 15:32 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

One man’s eye exam allows him visions of the future, but the certainty of that future is still a blur. Will this affect his marriage? Will it affect his order at Red Lobster? Will it affect all of humanity? Squint your ears toward our latest adventure: THE REMARKABLE CASE OF DAVIDSON’S EYES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E02: THE UNDERSEA PAWNS

June 27, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 25.4 MB

A captain and his crew set sail for trouble aboard out latest adventure. Will the captain find what he’s searching for? Will the crew discover they are being used? Will democratic voting ever stick in international waters? See what answers emerge as we dive into THE UNDERSEA PAWNS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S10E01: THE MONSTERS ARE DUE ON MAPLE STREET

June 20, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

It’s Season Ten of Illusionoid and what better way too kick it off than with a dinner party? Everyone’s invited, even… The Monsters? Everyone better prepare for their arrival, as it’s not just a promotion at stake… it’s YOUR FUTURE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E12: WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

November 01, 2017 11:00 - 39 minutes - 37 MB

When the suits at Carstairs Laboratories need entertainment for their corporate retreat, they turn towards magic! But the dark arts can lead to darker things, and this magician is a master of mystery. Will he be the act they need, … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E11: GHOST IN THE PANTRY

October 25, 2017 11:00 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MB

Holiday baking can be hard… but when hidden memories rise to the surface it makes it even harder! Can a simple baker find the root of his childhood trauma? Will he be forever haunted by the pie not taken? Is … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E10: DREADFUL GATE

October 18, 2017 12:08 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

You reap what you sow! Also, you are what you eat? If you are a bitter gardener, are you harvesting yourself? Can you open your heart to change? Can you learn to plant already-stewed food? Is Illusionoid what’s for dinner? … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E09: IDENTICAL QUINN

October 11, 2017 11:17 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MB

In the future, the army needs scientists that know what they are doing. Sadly, Quinn and Randy are not those scientists. But will a freak accident show them the way to success through the sincerest form of flattery… imitation? And … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E08: A NICE PLACE TO VISIT

October 04, 2017 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Space tourism will be the wave of the future for us! But when it’s already boring, will we go too far to make things interesting? Join Phalon as he travels to a remote planet to find a little excitement… and … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E07: DOWN AND OUT ON ELL-FIVE PRIME

September 27, 2017 11:00 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MB

It’s the morning after, the taste of grain alcohol is in your mouth, you can’t remember anything, and you’ve woken up on the wrong side of the… PLANET? What happened? Does everyone have all of their body parts? Is Illusionoid … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E06: DAY OF THE MIRROR (LIVE)

September 20, 2017 11:34 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

It’s time for a Podcast Exchange! We guested on The Spooked Podcast (available HERE) and now they guest on ours! Recorded live at The Social Capital Theatre, it’s a tale of reflection as a father and son discover how perplexing a … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E05: SIGN OF MAGUS – A MAX MAGUS MYSTERY

September 13, 2017 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

It’s the original Max Magus Mystery! Forget Doctor Strange, Max is the most mystic! When the forces of evil combine science and magic for their own diabolical means, there’s only one person that can thwart them… MAX MAGUS! With his Asian … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E04: THE MANGLED FACE (of Steve Buscemi) OF B-19

September 06, 2017 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

LIVE from the Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema, it’s CBC’s Podcast Playlist and their first-ever live show! We’re presenting the Illusionoid portion of it as an all-new episode for your earholes! Based on suggestions from the live audience, we embark … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E03: THE DILEMMA DILEMMA

August 30, 2017 13:32 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Trapped between a rock and a hard place… facing a double bind… all options unpleasant… and Illusionoid behind them all? Join the crew of the USS Dilemma as they have to make the hardest (and sexiest?) choice of all! Plug … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E02: INFINITY SAUSAGE MINUS ONE

August 23, 2017 13:22 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Science discovers an immense sausage in space that goes on forever! One scientist wants to study it and find his missing family… but mysterious agents want it for their own, devious designs. Who will succeed? Will boy meet grill? Is … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S09E01: THE TUBES OF MERCURY

August 16, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Digging up the dirt means digging up trouble for a new transit system on Mercury! Can these robot miners get the tunnels dug in time for a major wedding, or will they unearth some major disaster? Discover what lies beneath … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E12: DOOM SEED

July 19, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

A case of mistaken identity leads to the garden of evil as two men plant the crop that could spell the end of the Earth! Will they reap what they sow, or will humanity find its way through the thick … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E11: THE GREAT SPACE PRISON CAPER

July 12, 2017 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Prisons of the future are impenetrable! Can one man, armed only with his skilled friends, save the woman he loves from such a fortress? And where is ILLUSIONOID’s evil tendril in all of this? It’s THE GREAT SPACE PRISON CAPER! … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E10: THE DONKEY PARADOX

July 05, 2017 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Soon mathematics and donkeys will collide… so there are bound to a be a few problems. Especially with the amount of jackasses the future will produce. Can a few scholars find the solution to this perplexing problem? Will Illusionoid use … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E09: CREEPING CORRIDOR

June 28, 2017 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Haunted houses are the worst! But never more so than on this terrifying night. Two young men stumble into a living labyrinth of supernatural activity. Does the key to Illusionoid’s creation lie in the world of magic or science… OR … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E08: A GAME OF POOL

June 21, 2017 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

It’s an all-new unscripted audio adventure brought to you by Antica Productions! Dwight can’t find anyone else to play him at billiards! Will his desire to be the best be his ultimate downfall? Is Illusionoid racking us all up behind the … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E07: GIANTMAN!

June 14, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

We’re back for more unscripted adventure on the Antica Podcast Network! A trip to a rare book store leads to big trouble for Jeffrey! Follow one small man with huge problems as his life grows out of control! Magic, mystery, and … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E06: COSTIGAN’S NEEDLE

June 06, 2017 11:38 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

It’s another episode of Illusionoind on the Antica Podcast Network! A paradox machine is/was/will be built. What secrets will it uncover… or has it uncovered… or will it once had uncovered? And where/when/why is Illusionoid the product of this infernal … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E05: SHADOW PLAY

May 31, 2017 12:06 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Antica Productions brings you Illusionoid! Act well your part; there all the HORROR lies! Is theatre art or artifice? Will this show be a success or a flop? Did Illusionoid write this nonsense? Two performers find out that opening night may … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E04: THE SUITCASE OF CRANIO

May 24, 2017 11:00 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MB

One suitcase. Three men. One owner. Inside: “The Ultimate”. Can Kevin 14 ensure the suitcase doesn’t fall into the wrong hands? Will mysterious forces prevent him from doing so? Will a wily woman be his downfall? Is Illusionoid behind it … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E03: PROJECT MASTODON

May 17, 2017 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

General Hardass is back in action! With his trusty right hand man, he takes his heli-carrier to a mysterious island where even more mysterious things are happening. One madman makes a mistake of MAMMOTH magnitudes! Is there no end to … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E02: PANTS OF ETERNITY

May 10, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Antica presents Illusionoid! The future holds many wondrous treasures but none so sporty as the Pants of Eternity. A secret society forces a young man to fetch the everlasting slacks for their own evil ends. Will mankind walk the path … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S08E01: DEATH’S HEAD REVISITED

May 03, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

ILLUSIONOID RETURNS ON THE ANTICA PODCAST NETWORK! And we kick off our 8th season with some teenage kicks! A millennial millionaire makes a visit to a tech company for possible investment opportunities… but does he become too invested in the … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E12: DAY MILLION

April 12, 2017 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

It’s the finale of our first season with Antica Productions! And we are celebrating with a tale of time-shifting terror! It’s the one millionth day of business for a photocopy shop! When The Man In The White Suit stops by … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E11: THE ARCHAEOLOGIST OF MARKHAM (LIVE)

April 05, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

It’s another live episode of Illusionoid, LIVE from Comedy Bar in Toronto! This time with special guest, star of Red Oaks and Blindspot, ENNIS ESMER! A routine dig under Pacific Mall leads to trouble for a couple of historians. With … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E10: IN SPACE, NO ONE CAN HEAR YOU KILL

March 29, 2017 12:12 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Antica presents Illusionoid! Based on a title submitted by listener Jeremy Ricker of Mosheim, Tenessee, it’s a terrifying tale of travel through the stars! A mission of colonization begins and each person must play their role… but what if one person … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E09: THE SENATOR’S BEEN SHOT! – A MAX MAGUS MYSTERY

March 22, 2017 11:34 - 28 minutes - 27.8 MB

It’s another Illusionoid episode brought to you by Antica Productions! When a political assassination involves mystical portals and REAL magic bullets, who can be called in investigate? Max Magus and his assistant Wong! Join our heroes as they sling mud … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E08: THE ARRIVAL (LIVE)

March 15, 2017 12:00 - 33 minutes - 32.8 MB

Illusionoid returns to Comedy Bar for a live episode with special guest Alice Moran (Sunnyside, Too Much Information)! The lab is closed for another night and two scientists get up to no good after hours… but what could be a … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E07: PLAGUE SHIP

March 08, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 32.5 MB

Antica Productions presents Illusionoid! When two deliverymen transport a deadly virus on a luxury space ship, what could possibly go wrong? Unless they cross paths with an ancient man with deadly plans of his own, of course. Can anyone survive … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E06: FIVE CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN EXIT (LIVE)

March 01, 2017 12:00 - 34 minutes - 33.7 MB

Live from The Social Capital Theatre, it’s an all-new unscripted audio adventure from Illusionoid! A randomly selected title from a Twilight Zone compendium sends us heading for the exits with our special guest: You Gotta Eat Here host John Catucci! … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E05: FOUR ROADS TO DOOMSDAY

February 22, 2017 12:00 - 21 minutes - 21 MB

Antica Productions brings you the latest season of ILLUSIONOID! When every way you turn faces certain doom, where else can you go? Three men meet at a crossroads… literally and LITERALLY… and must decide their fates. But who are they? Can … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E04: WHITHER SATURN?

February 15, 2017 12:00 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MB

In the future, explorers from Earth will travel to Saturn… but to what end and why? What awaits them could mean the end of all mankind… and how does this connect to ILLUSIONOID? Find out in the 4th episode: “Whither … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E03: THE RIP VAN WINKLE CAPER (LIVE)

February 08, 2017 12:30 - 34 minutes - 32.9 MB

Live from The Social Capital Theatre, it’s an all-new unscripted audio adventure from Illusionoid! A randomly selected title from a Twilight Zone compendium kicks us off into oblivion with our special guest star, Orphan Black‘s Kristian Bruun! When a sleep … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E02: THE SECOND DIMENSION OF MADNESS

January 30, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutes - 24 MB

Research has always led to discovery, but one man’s obsession leads to disaster! Can a single professor take down an entire university with his maniacal ideas? Will finding his way back to the 3rd dimension make him feel whole again? … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S07E01: TIME GOAT

January 23, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MB

It's our first season on the Antica Podcast Network, so we're kicking it off with one of our best! In the future, farms will be exactly as they are now. But what we farm could bring devastation to time itself... and bring about the creation of ILLUSIONOID! Behold the haunting bleat of TIME GOAT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S06E10: THE FOUR OF US ARE DYING

January 10, 2017 20:25 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MB

Four friends find folly in the forecast of a fair fortune teller. But when one suddenly drops dead can the rest be far behind? Is the future written in stone, or will one warm pair of pants save the day? … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S06E09: Best of Illusionoid – SILENT NIGHT, HOLY SHIT!

December 27, 2016 15:54 - 25 minutes - 25.4 MB

It’s a busy holiday, so please enjoy this festive BEST OF episode of Illusionoid! Future Christmases will be marred by the arrival of the Platypodians! Can a few human survivors make it a happy holiday amongst the atomic waste and … Continue reading → Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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