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Civilized

Published by Fable and Folly Productions

  • Fiction
  • Science fiction
  • Comedy fiction

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. Support this show at: patreon.com/civilizedpod

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  1. Number 66Comedy fictionAustralia
  2. Number 155Comedy fictionCanada
  3. Number 69Comedy fictionUnited Kingdom
  4. Number 37Comedy fictionUnited States

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  1. 506: Garmbo

    Oct 4, 202322 min

    While Robert, Beatrice, Bert-A and the Captain recover from their experimental memory merge, the Bartys embark on yet another dangerous project. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content warning: Confinement, death and dismemberment, food safety violations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  2. 505: Experience

    Aug 23, 202321 min

    Robert, Beatrice and the Captain use the pod system to delve into one another's stored memories; meanwhile, Barty discovers himself. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Dialogue editing: Marcus Grant Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content warning: Trauma, disaster, mass murder, child endangerment, awkward parties, awkward sex things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  3. 504: Evidence

    Aug 9, 202319 min

    Bert-A tries a new tactic to get to the truth. Al and Barty find out more about the mysterious Mel. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Dialogue editing: Marcus Grant Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content warning: murder? trauma and bereavement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  4. 503: Judge, with Ryan LaPlante

    Jun 28, 202316 min

    The trial is on – and the participants are having trouble staying cool. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Special guest: Ryan LaPlante Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content warning: Murder, subterfuge, and body horror. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  5. 502: Baby, with Ryan LaPlante

    Jun 14, 202320 min

    With a legal battle looming, the crew need an impartial judge. Meanwhile, Barty and Al continue their search for Beatrix – but meet a new friend instead. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Special guest: Ryan LaPlante Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content warning: confinement, privacy violations, sex scandals, legalese. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  6. 501: Tape

    May 31, 202326 min

    Bartholomew takes a walk while Robert and the Captain try to decide what to do about Beatrice. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content warning: confinement, trauma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  7. Season 5 begins May 31!

    May 16, 20231 min

    CIVILIZED RETURNS for Season 5 on May 31st. Get ready. Starring Kristi Boulton, Phil Johnston, Michael Divinski, Sean Howard and Tyra Banda, plus special guests! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  8. The Seed, with Carter Siddall

    Mar 12, 202317 min

    The crew meet a sentient plant with a sad story. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard and Phil Johnston Special guest: Carter Siddall Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Unwanted advances. Also, murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  9. Tastes Like Armageddon, with Carter Siddall

    Mar 5, 202323 min

    A sentient ball of energy brings bad news for the crew. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard and Phil Johnston Special guest: Carter Siddall Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: War, death, murder, suicide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  10. Presenting: Intra Quest

    Feb 26, 202341 min

    We've got two more live episodes coming up, and after that, Season 5 of Civilized begins at the end of April! This week, though, we are bringing you an episode of a show we think you're going to really enjoy: Intra Quest. Intra Quest – Episode 1: Pilot Aether and Sirius, partners on a mission, meet Logo, who attempts to recruit them for a new quest on behalf of The Agency. The three work together to complete the current mission. Intra Quest – Created by Michael Freiberg A production of iHeartRadio and Astrum Media Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg and iHeartRadio Co-produced by Adam Raymonda and Chelsea English Sound Design and Mix by Dennis Dembeck Music by Trey Toy Episode written by Michael Freiberg Performances by: Matthew Broussard | Aether Mike Lebovitz | Sirius Myq Kaplan | Logo Lucie Pohl | Umbra Featuring: Avalon Penrose | Lucia Ethan Herschenfeld | Vice Scholar Pat Swearingen | Yurian Nick Naney | Kingpin Tyler Fischer | Street Cart Vendor Gian DiCostanzo | Young Merchant Hannah Matusow | Junior Scholar Director and Head Writer: Michael Freiberg Writers: Tom Delgado and Will Julian Story Editor: Chelsea English Dialogue Editor: Adam Raymonda Additional Music: Matthew Blocha Foley: Post Red Narration: Graham Rowat Key Art: Rich Davies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  11. Fifty, with Jonathan Sconza

    Feb 19, 202325 min

    The crew meet a game hunter with a fixation on a certain figure. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard and Phil Johnston Special guest: Jonathan Sconza Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: guns, murders, bereavement, doom, tentacles, coughing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  12. Aloysius, with Jonathan Sconza

    Feb 13, 202326 min

    Bob learns the consequences of not defrosting the fridge. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard and Phil Johnston Special guest: Jonathan Sconza Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Confinement, death and bad parenting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  13. Mocolate, with Brie Watson and Alan Belerique

    Feb 5, 202319 min

    The base gets a new food replicator. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard and Phil Johnston Special guests: Brie Watson and Alan Belerique Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Murders, fire and vegan food. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  14. Shipping, with Alan Belerique and Brie Watson

    Jan 29, 202321 min

    A courier arrives with a package, and Al-Beta is into it. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard and Phil Johnston Special guests: Alan Belerique and Brie Watson Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Confinement, mind control, murder, fire and cannibalism? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  15. Son of Stvmrtn, with Brie Watson – Live at the Hamilton Fringe

    Jan 22, 202326 min

    Beatrix has vanquished a fearsome enemy, but there's no time to relax. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Brie Watson Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Child endangerment, murdering, stabbing, drowning and chaos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  16. Pancake, with Brie Watson – Live at the Hamilton Fringe

    Jan 11, 202321 min

    Beatrix's newest friend seems to be getting inside her head. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Brie Watson Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Murders and mind control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  17. Manmoth, with Aaron Boyd – Live at the Hamilton Fringe

    Nov 6, 202221 min

    The unexpected arrival of another alien presence has the crew feeling very exposed. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Aaron Boyd Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Rose Usenica Content warning: Death, nudity, sneakiness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  18. Glormok Caesar, with Aaron Boyd – Live at the Hamilton Fringe

    Oct 30, 202219 min

    Beatrix leads the crew on another hike– and into in another sticky situation. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Aaron Boyd Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Rose Usenica Content warning: Fire, goo, death and nudity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  19. Lizard of Unusual Size, with Alan Belerique – Live at the Hamilton Fringe

    Oct 23, 202226 min

    The crew are having a big problem with Gerald's continuing presence, and things are getting weird. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Alan Belerique Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Captivity, colonialism, language, lewdness and stabbing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  20. Twenty Questions, with Alan Belerique – Live at the Hamilton Fringe

    Oct 16, 202220 min

    A thousand-year-old resident has the crew rethinking their mission. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Alan Belerique Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Death, captivity, colonialism and short circuits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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