Civilized

An improvised dark comedy sci-fi podcast by the award-winning creators of Alba Salix. Humanity’s final hope lies in terraforming a new world. A fleet of engineering ships are sent in advance of the colony ships sure to follow in their wake. But one lone ship becomes separated from the fleet and crashes onto an alien planet.

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Fiction
Comedy Fiction
Science Fiction
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403: Brothers
Al wrestles with eternal questions. Beatrix gets a little too comfortable. Bartholomew tries his hand at engineering. Robert revives an old tradition.Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean HowardSound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: nudity, fire, panic, murder.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
16 min
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402: Sweaters
Al tries to come to terms with his digital existence. Bartholomew and Beatrix try to get used to Robert. Robert tries to get used to his new arm.Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean HowardSound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: existential angst, mild body horror, craft disasters.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
17 min
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Introducing Orphan Black: The Next Chapter
We are excited to share episode 1 of the official continuation of the hit TV series Orphan Black. As a FREE podcast. Staring Emmy award-winning actress Tatiana Maslany. It’s been 8 years since Project LEDA was destroyed for good, but all is not well. When a dangerous genetic technology is stolen and an unknown clone appears, Cosima and the other clones are forced to struggle for survival. Available today. Dropping every Friday Many thanks to our friends at Realm for their support. Learn more at: https://www.realm.fm/shows/orphan-black
31 min
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401: Return
What went down on the base all those years ago? Beatrix, Bartholomew and Bob all try to make sense of Al's story.Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean HowardSound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: claustrophobia, suicide, drowning, continuity confusion.
14 min
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312: Purge
Beatrice and Robert are tasked with enforcing a brutal new protocol on the base – only to find themselves under siege from a new threat.Do you love sharing our show? Would you like a special Civilized sticker or t-shirt? We got you! civilizedpod.com/shareStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: guns and mass murder.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
18 min
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311: Battles
As she faces down hordes of "misfires" in the lower levels, Beatrice gets more help than she wants.Do you love sharing our show? Would you like a special Civilized sticker or t-shirt? We got you! civilizedpod.com/shareStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: guns, combat, body horror, mass murder and trauma.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
18 min
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310: Misfires
Deep below the base, Barty, Robert and Alberta try to locate Beatrice while she faces down her former teammates.Do you love sharing our show? Would you like a special Civilized sticker or t-shirt? We got you! civilizedpod.com/shareStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: panic, body horror, death, gore, guns and mercy killing / mass murder.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
12 min
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309: Hallowmass
While the base crew celebrates a new amalgamated holiday, Beatrice discovers that their scientific research has gone terribly wrong.Distribute your next magazine, marketing piece or video with Issuu! Get started for free or get 50% off a premium plan at issuu.com/podcast using promo code CIVILIZED.Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: body horror, death, gore, murder, mercy killing and awkward holidays.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
17 min
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Presenting: Visionaries
This week, we present a new podcast that we love – and we think you'll love it too. Visionaries is a bold new fantasy series that explores race and the future of humanity.
27 min
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308: Bartopoly
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307: Therapy (with Nicole Passmore)
A mysterious new staff therapist joins the crew at the base.This episode is dedicated to our Captain and friend, Mbula Enobong.Distribute your next magazine, marketing piece or video with Issuu! Get started for free or get 50% off a premium plan at issuu.com/podcast using promo code CIVILIZED.Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Special Guest: Nicole PassmoreSound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: panic, mind control and strong language.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
25 min
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306: Reminiscences
Al takes a trip through his memory banks.Save $20 and learn more about your fertility at modernfertility.com/civilized!Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: panic, car accidents and cussin'.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
15 min
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305: Report
Barty, Beatrice and Alberta make a harrowing escape.Save $20 and learn more about your fertility at modernfertility.com/civilized!Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: panic, bodily harm, giant animal attacks and car accidents.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
11 min
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304: Polar
Alberta stows away on a dangerous mission.Do as Suit says and visit functionofbeauty.com/civilized for 20% off Function of Beauty's amazing hair care products!And save $20 and learn more about your fertility at modernfertility.com/civilized.Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: panic and dangerous driving.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
13 min
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303: Hydroponics
Beatrice is assigned a difficult task. Alberta helps out the Director.Do as Suit says and visit functionofbeauty.com/civilized for 20% off Function of Beauty's amazing hair care products!Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: death, murder, shooting, car crashes, animal attacks, explosions and panic.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
11 min
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302: Promotion
There's more bad news at the base – but for young whiz kid Alberta Langley, there might be a silver lining.Do as Suit says and visit functionofbeauty.com/civilized for 20% off Function of Beauty's amazing hair care products!Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: death, animal attacks and intense stupidity.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners
15 min
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301: Rewind
Long, long before the Ship made its emergency landing, there was a base…
13 min
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213: Contained
The Season Two finale!Beatrix, Bob and Bartholomew are trapped in the bowels of the base – and Al is hiding something.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: death, electrocution, claustrophobia.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.com
19 min
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212: Protocol
Beatrix and Bartholomew have an overdue talk. Bob discovers a mysterious video in the archives.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: death, choking, rambling.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.com
12 min
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211: Suit (with Dan Lovley)
The crew are having some trouble adjusting to ANDI's presence in the base. Meanwhile, Bob tries on a certain mysterious helmet...Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Special guest: Dan Lovley (hear more of ANDI on the podcast Marsfall!)Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: invasion of privacy, jump scares, panic, nudity.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.com
15 min
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210: ANDI (with Dan Lovley)
Bob brings home another friend, and the others are more suspicious than ever.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Special guest: Dan Lovley (hear more of ANDI on the podcast Marsfall!)Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: invasion of privacy, jump scares, panic, nudity.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.com
17 min
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209: Chill (with Lee Smart)
Beatrix and Al are in a panic – but Bartholomew is totally chill, man.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Special guest: Lee Smart of Illusionoid!Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: mind control/bodily invasion, panic and gross food.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.com
20 min
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208: Mist (with Lee Smart)
Beatrix tries to rescue Barty, while Bob encounters a most mist-erious stranger.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Special guest: Lee Smart of Illusionoid!Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: injury, confinement, panic, bodily invasion and a whole whack of innuendo.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.com
14 min
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207: Water
Al tries to help out Bartholomew and Beatrix with some newly discovered gadgets. Meanwhile, Bob is still lost in the bowels of the base.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersStarring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: panic, drowning, bombs.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.com
15 min
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Presenting: We Fix Space Junk
This week, we're bringing you a preview of another of our sci-fi favourites: We Fix Space Junk. It's a sci-fi comedy about a smuggler named Kilner whose day job is puttering around from planet to planet doing maintenance for a nasty, all-controlling company called Automnicon. And one day she takes on a cargo that changes her life.
14 min