The Amelia Project

Imploding Fictions

The Amelia Project is a secret agency that fakes its clients' deaths, then lets them reappear with a brand new identity! A black comedy full of secrets, twists... and cocoa. The series starts as a succession of interviews with clients who want to fake their deaths, then slowly a larger narrative begins to emerge... Each episode tells its own story, but we recommend starting with Season 1. read less

Our Editor's Take

The Amelia Project is a fictional podcast series about an agency that helps people fake their own deaths. It is a creation of playwrights Philip Thorne and Oystein Brager. It has won many prizes, including the 2022 Audio Verse Awards for Best Audio Play. It was also nominated for the British Podcast Awards' Best Fiction Podcast.

Every episode of The Amelia Project is suspenseful. They usually begin the same way. A person leaves a message on the agency's voice mail. The person then comes in for a chat with The Interviewer, who wants to hear their story. Why do they want to fake their deaths? What brought them to the point of wanting to throw their life away and start fresh? The characters are complex but relatable to many. Their unique stories are fantastical and always engaging.

The Amelia Project also includes bonus miniseasons. The Lockdown Tapes, recorded in April and May of 2020, incorporate the upheaval of the times into the show. "Forgive Amelia" is a triptych episode wherein the project's namesake unburdens herself.

The Amelia Project is unique. Episodes are stand-alone while forming a greater whole. Casual listeners who want a 20-minute escapade will enjoy each guest character's story. Those looking for a new favorite show can reach back to the show's beginning and hear a greater narrative emerge. What at first seemed like unconnected stories culminate into intergalactic conspiracies.

Lovers of speculative fiction may enjoy each imaginative story. The podcast is an excellent choice for people who like tragic humor. Audiophiles might also appreciate the show's excellent sound production and voice acting. The Amelia Project is a compelling program.

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The Amelia Project - Trailer

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The Amelia Project is a dark dramatised comedy fiction podcast full of twists, surprises, absurdity and cocoa. Follow a new client every week, as they come to this death faking agency in search of a custom-made disappearance, a brand new life, and the best cup of cocoa they've ever tasted. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com/ Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/season-5 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast X: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theameliaproject.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5

Prologue - Season 5 Part 1

Prologue - Season 5 Part 1

"Uncle?" Written and edited by Philip Thorne. Music and sound design by Fredrik Baden. Featuring Alan Burgon as The Interviewer and Rebekah McLoughlin as Lorraine Fletcher. Find out more about The Amelia Project here, support the show here You can also follow us on Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 57 - Ross (2001)

Episode 57 - Ross (2001)

"Is this more of a Hannibal Lecter or a Magneto sort of situation?" With Alan Burgon, Julia C. Thorne, Graham Rowat, Federico Trujillo, Hemi Yeroham, Jordan Cobb and Erin King. Written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager Directed by Philip Thorne and Oystein Ulsberg Brager Sound design by Adam Raymonda Music by Fredrik Baden For full credits and transcript, check our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 58 - Amelia (1999)

Episode 58 - Amelia (1999)

"Martha Plum, may you rest in peace." Featuring Julia Morizawa, Alan Burgon, Hemi Yeroham, Erin King, Jordan Cobb and Julia C. Thorne. Written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with story editing by Philip Thorne. Sound design by Adam Raymonda. For full credits and transcript, check our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 59 - Thuggy Trashmouth (1979)

Episode 59 - Thuggy Trashmouth (1979)

"We don't make music for old hippies." Featuring Laurence Owen, Alan Burgon, Julia C. Thorne, Hemi Yeroham, Erin King and Jordan Cobb. Written by Philip Thorne with story editing by Oystein Ulsberg Brager. Sound design by Adam Raymonda and music by Fredrik Baden. For full credits and transcript, check our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60 - Alfred Hitchcock (1951)

Episode 60 - Alfred Hitchcock (1951)

"You are the first person I have ever told this story." Featuring Dino Kelly, Hemi Yeroham, Erin King and Jordan Cobb. Written by Philip Thorne with story editing by Oystein Ulsberg Brager. Music and sound design by Adam Raymonda. For full credits and transcript, check our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 61 - Martha (1944)

Episode 61 - Martha (1944)

"Do you remember the story about the phoenix?” Featuring Alan Burgon, Julia C. Thorne, Hemi Yeroham, Lydia Orange, Erin King and Jordan Cobb. Written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with story and audio editing by Philip Thorne. Music and sound design by Fredrik Baden. For full credits and transcript, check our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 62 - Dear Child Has Many Names (Present)

Episode 62 - Dear Child Has Many Names (Present)

"Do you trust me?" Featuring Benjamin Noble, Torgny G. Aandera, Hemi Yeroham, Erin King, Jordan Cobb, Julia C. Thorne, Alan Burgon, Layla Katib, J.K Robbins, Caroline Minks, Adam Raymonda and Helena Doughty. Written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with story and audio editing by Philip Thorne. Sound design by Adam Raymonda and music by Fredrik Baden. Production assistance by Maty Parzival and graphic design by Anders Pedersen. For full credits and transcript, check our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prologue - Season 5 Part 2

Prologue - Season 5 Part 2

"There is something I need to do." Written by Philip Thorne with music and sound design by Fredrik Baden. Featuring Alan Burgon, Julia C. Thorne and Rebekah McLoughlin. Full credits on our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 63 - Die Berliner Luft (1929)

Episode 63 - Die Berliner Luft (1929)

"It was the wildest of times..." Season 5 Part 2 begins with a tale from the roaring twenties. Berlin is a party... but there is a threat on the horizon... How long can the party last? Dedicated to Celeste Joos, featuring Alan Burgon, Hemi Yeroham, Julia C. Thorne, Ursula Anna Baumgartner, Alexander Ballinger, Jordan Cobb, Erin King and Mariah Lohn. Written by Philip Thorne with music and sound design by Adam Raymonda. Musical arrangements for the songs by Fredrik Baden, Die Berliner Luft by Paul Lincke, Das Hobellied traditional. Full credits and transcript on our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arthur Archives - 1

The Arthur Archives - 1

"You are just a random person, discovering a message in a bottle..." The first episode of our new bonus series The Arthur Archives, in which each minisode follows on from the previous week's regular release. Listen to the entirety of The Arthur Archives (as well as all the previous bonus series such as The Alvina Archives and The Amelia Audio Advent Calendar) by becoming a patron! https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast This episode featured Alan Burgon as The Interviewer. It was written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with music and sound design by Adam Raymonda. Dedicated to Bryce Godmer. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 64 - Granville T. Woods (1909)

Episode 64 - Granville T. Woods (1909)

"May have invented doomsday machine..." In this episode The Interviewer and Kozlowski (Langston) are based in London, running The Daily Phoenix newspaper with their assistants Salinger and Joe. Of course the newspaper is actually a front for the death faking business... and on November 4th 1909, an African American inventor known as "the black Edison" visits The Daily Phoenix. He may just have invented something that will change the world... This episode was written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with sound design by Alexander Danner. It features Alan Burgon, Tim Meredith, Ben Meredith, Hemi Yeroham, David S. Dear, Jordan Cobb and Erin King. It is dedicated to Grace Colum. Full credits on our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 65 - Jack (1888)

Episode 65 - Jack (1888)

"I come seeking Janus." This episode takes us to London during the Victorian period. A man named Carl Granton seeks out The Brotherhood of the Phoenix, but is he really just the humble cabbie he claims to be? It turns out he harbours a dark secret... This episode was written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with sound design by Alexander Danner. It features Jonathan Sims, Alan Burgon, Julia C. Thorne, Jordan Cobb, Erin King, Hemi Yeroham, Benjamin Noble and Torgny G. Aanderaa. The episode is dedicated to Cliff Huizenga. Full credits on our website. Content warning: this episode contains mentions of mind control, murder, and altered mental states. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 66 - Billy Gritt (1871)

Episode 66 - Billy Gritt (1871)

"Is it a Spaghetti Western?" It's time for a tale from the Wild West! So put on your cowboy boots, don your Stetson, and get ready to ride with Lord Darrell Arthur Duppa and Billy Gritt. Yeehaw! This episode features Alan Burgon, Josh Rubino, Julia C. Thorne, Hemi Yeroham, Torgny G. Aanderaa, Benjamin Noble. Written and directed by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with script consultancy by Pete Lutz. Sound design by Adam Raymonda, music by Fredrik Baden. Dedicated to Michael West. Content warning contains gunfire. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 67 - Amelia's Aria (1829)

Episode 67 - Amelia's Aria (1829)

"Glass holds many secrets..." During a performance of Donizetti's Il Castello di Kenilworth at Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, The Brotherhood of the Phoenix comes across a strange instrument: The Glass Harmonica. It turns out that this instrument and its mysterious player hold many secrets... Written by Philip Thorne with music and sound design by Adam Raymonda. Featuring Eugenia Caruso, Hemi Yeroham, Alan Burgon, Michael Smulik, Jordan Cobb, Erin King and Julia C. Thorne. Dedicated to Tom Putnam. Full credits on our website. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 68 - Marie Antoinette (1783)

Episode 68 - Marie Antoinette (1783)

"Liberté, égalité, fraternité" Think you know the story of Marie Antoinette, last queen of France before the French Revolution? In this episode we suggest things may not have played out quite the way the history books put it... We invite you to eavesdrop on a secret conversation conducted in 1783 on a beach on the west coast of France. Written by Oystein Ulsberg Brager with sound design by Alexander Danner and music by Fredrik Baden. Story and audio editing by Philip Thorne. Featuring Alan Burgon as The Interviewer, Hemi Yeroham as Kozlowski, Hayley Evenett as Marie Antoinette, Lindsay Sharman as Rosalie, Jordan Cobb and Erin King as the CIA agents, Benjamin Noble and Torgny G. Aanderaa as the MI5 agents, and Julia C. Thorne as Alvina. Production assistance by Maty Parzival and graphic design by Anders Pedersen. Thank you to Laurence Owen and Long Cat Media for engineering assistance! Check out their wonderful shows Madame Magenta, Magenta Presents, Mockery Manor, and The Ballad of Anne and Mary. This episode is dedicated to Deanna Berchenbriter. Content warning: this episode contains strong language. Full credits, transcripts and more info on the show on our website! Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 69 - Henry Avery (1696)

Episode 69 - Henry Avery (1696)

"Not just any old pirate... Henry Avery! The king of the pirates!" The Interviewer and Kozlowski are travelling on a merchant ship, The Honselaarsdijk, from Holland to the Americas. Three days out from their destination, their ship is attacked by another vessel, which is flying the skull and crossbones... This episode features Toby Williams, Alan Burgon, Hemi Yeroham, Julia C. Thorne, Benjamin Noble, Laurence Owen and Torgny G. Aanderaa. It was written by Lindsay Sharman with story editing and direction by Philip Thorne and Oystein Ulsberg Brager, sound design by Eli Hamada Mcilveen and music by Fredrik Baden. Graphic design by Anders Pedersen and production assistance by Maty Parzival. Thanks to Long Cat Media for recording assistance! Content warning: this episode contain strong language and the sound of sawing bone. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70 - Poquelin (1673)

Episode 70 - Poquelin (1673)

"My name was Argan. My profession: barber-surgeon..." Brussels under the Spanish crown, a cultural melting pot, dignitaries and merchants passing through, and right in the centre of it all, a tall thin building adorned with a golden crest: a phoenix! This is the headquarters of the Guild of Barbers! But do they really offer only moustache waxes and centre partings? Or do they also offer a more nefarious service... Guest episode starring and written by Felix Trench (Wooden Overcoats, Victoriocity, Re: Dracula, Unseen, Zero Hours, Quid Pro Euro) Also featuring Hemi Yeroham, Alan Burgon, Jordan Cobb, Erin King, Julia C. Thorne, Robin de Coq van Delwijnen, Vincent Zuresco and Stéphane Gérard. Story editing and direction by Oystein Ulsberg Brager and Philip Thorne, sound design by Adam Raymonda and music by Fredrik Baden. Production assistance by Maty Parzival and graphic design by Anders Pedersen. This episode is dedicated to Blythe Varney. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/transcripts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 71 - The Wicked Bible (1631)

Episode 71 - The Wicked Bible (1631)

"I've always wanted to take a stab at printing!" Johannes Gutenberg's invention has changed the way God's word is disseminated. Bible printing is big business, and never more so than in England 1631. Everyone wants a copy of the new King James Bible. The royal printing patent is held by a man named Robert Barker, and in this episode you will hear about the day his paths crossed with The Brotherhood of the Phoenix... Featuring Alan Burgon, David Ault, Julia C. Thorne and Hemi Yeroham. Written by Philip Thorne, directed by Oystein Ulsberg Brager and Philip Thorne. Sound design by Alexander Danner. Music by Fredrik Baden. Graphic design by Anders Pedersen. Production assistance by Maty Parzival. This episode is dedicated to Parker Pearcy. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com/ Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/season-5 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 72 - The Man With Many Tattoos (Present)

Episode 72 - The Man With Many Tattoos (Present)

"My passion for body art goes way back..." A break from our historical episodes. Mia, Jackie and Kozlowski need to gather wood for the dwindling fire. Cole and Haines must follow them. A journey into the forest, into the night, into memories... Featuring Hemi Yeroham, Erin King, Jordan Cobb, Benjamin Noble, Torgny G. Aanderaa. Written by Philip Thorne, directed by Philip Thorne and Oystein Ulsberg Brager, sound design by Alexander Danner, music by Fredrik Baden. Production assistance by Maty Parzival and graphic design by Anders Pedersen. This episode is dedicated to Sophy H. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com/ Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/season-5 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prologue - Season 5 Part 3

Prologue - Season 5 Part 3

"A few more hours and then the sun will rise." Prologue - Season 5 Part 3. With Alan Burgon, Julia C. Thorne, Julia Morizawa, Hemi Yeroham, Jordan Cobb and Erin King. Written and edited by Philip Thorne with story editing by Oystein Brager. Music and sound design by Fredrik Baden. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com/ Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/season-5 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-amelia-project?ref_id=6148 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast X: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theameliaproject.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices