Civilized

Humanity’s last hope to find and settle a new world.A small terraforming fleet sets out to prepare a lifeless planet for the colony ships sure to follow in their wake.Starring: Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Mbula Enobong and Sean Howard.Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieJoin us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy holidays, everyone! We’ve got an unexpected bonus for you this week: we recorded it as a warmup during our most recent session and decided it was fun enough to release as its own mini-episode. And stay tuned – we’ll be back with Season 2 in mid-January!Spoiler warning: This episode features a new character from Season 2!Starring Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Sean Howard and Phil JohnstonSound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: violence and death.Join us on Patreon for early access to future episodes and bonus content at patreon.com/civilizedpodPlay the interactive backstory at civilizedpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year, everyone! Civilized returns with Season 2 on January 15, 2020. In the meantime, we bring you a preview of one of our favourite sci-fi podcasts, Moonbase Theta, Out! Follow Roger Bragado-Fischer, Communications, as he and his fellow crew count down the weeks until their base is decommissioned. It's clever, funny and heartbreaking, and we think you're going to love it. Look for Moonbase Theta, Out wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit them at monkeymanproductions.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone!This week, we're bringing you an episode of another of our favourite sci-fi podcasts: VAST Horizon, from the unstoppable team at Fool & Scholar Productions.Episode 01: StirredNolira is an agronomist tasked with establishing agriculture in a new solar system, but when she wakes up on a now- empty colony ship, the whole of her plan disappears. The ship has been set adrift, with numerous mission-critical problems requiring immediate attendance outside of her area of expertise.Credits:Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie YangCast:Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lumsden AI – Tanja Milojevic Medical Computer – Fiona Thraille Dr. Antwi – Jordan Cobb Dr. Miriam Wu – Sophie Yang Dr. Jiang – Ewan ChungMusic:“Adrift (The VAST Horizon Theme)" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone“Far From Home” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin“Feather Waltz” – Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod“Concerto brandeburghese n. 3 in Sol maggiore - BWV 1048" Written by Johann Sebastian Bach, Performed by the Columba Chamber Orchestra, used under Attribution LicenseVAST Horizon art by Kessi RilinikiThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcastSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Himalaya | Tovusound | Sophie YangSound Effects: (attribution licensees) “choke gag.wav” originally recorded by Nkzdra: https://freesound.org/people/Nkzdra/sounds/347959/"Hardware Beeping" originally recorded by Sean Daniel Francis ###Trigger Warnings### Vomiting, Suffocation, ClaustrophobiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.We Fix Space Junk S01E01 – Escape from Hargan IVIn which Kilner picks up a suspect package and Samantha flees from the law. Support We Fix Space Junk by telling your friends about the show or pledging on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/BattleBirdProd Find We Fix Space Junk and Battlebird Productions on Facebook and Twitter!https://twitter.com/wefixspacejunkhttps://twitter.com/battlebirdprodhttps://www.facebook.com/WeFixSpaceJunkhttps://www.facebook.com/BattleBirdProdhttps://battlebird.productions/http://battlebird.libsyn.com/ Want to get in touch? Email us at battlebirdproductions@gmail.com! CASTBeth CraneBecky EvansJack CarmichaelHedley KnightsChris MontagueRosie AlysAaron SimmondsKrystal Hewitt For a full transcript of the episode and content warnings click here or visit battlebird.productions and click transcripts  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.In the year 2185, the world is distinguished by two races – the Visionaries and the Dead-eye slaves. The Visionary race is the next step in human evolution. They have unique eyes which endow them with special abilities. Humans unable to evolve are slaves to the Visionaries because of their powerless eyes. These Dead-eye slaves open rebellion against the Visionaries.Search for "Visionaries Audio Drama" in your favourite podcast app, or visit visionariesaudiodrama.com.Visionaries, Episode 1: Eye for an EyeRadon learns that his city will be under attack from Dead-Eyes three years from today. Graezen asks his Dead-eye slave for help to save an old friend’s child from being sacrificed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 FridayMany thanks to our friends at Realm for their support. Learn more at: https://www.realm.fm/shows/orphan-blackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We'd like to introduce you to another new show we absolutely love: Forgive Me!Father Ben left his congregation in Binghamton, New York, in the cover of night for the smaller, quieter pastures of St. Patrick’s. As our new, young, and at times progressive priest begins to acquiesce to his new surroundings, he finds himself butting heads with the eccentric parishioners who come to him seeking solace and advice. Whether he’s trying to understand Old Margaret’s “usual” confession; parsing out how Tom can better help care for his wife’s pet pig, David; or getting to the bottom of the Christmas Eve Mass Incident, Forgive Me! explores the intertwined lives in Ben’s new community and the funny, sad, and sometimes painful experiences that come out of confession and the Catholic experience.Episode 1.01 The Simple Joy Of ItMargaret educates Father Ben on the unfamiliar and unorthodox concept of confessing "the usual."Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productionshttps://roguedialogue.com/Written and directed by Jack Marone and Bob RaymondaCast:Casey Callaghan as Father BenAnn Sweet as MargaretSound design and score by Adam RaymondaLogo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com)Follow @ForgiveMeShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Find a transcript of the episode here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're bringing you another show we think you'll love: Spaceships!After all species in the galaxy suddenly die off, their AI-equipped spaceships are left looking for answers, survivors, and adventure.Season 1, Episode 1: VentingUHS Freighter William Mackie is captured by an Ocanar Warship that hasn't yet accepted the mass die-off of all intelligent species. Science vessel Maya Hironaga has a dreadful encounter with the Qogan armada and questions the point of a crewless existence.Spaceships is created and written by Filip Momirovski. Voiced by Bobby Gaglini and Arson Alfaro. Sound-designed and edited by Vlad O.Content warning: screaming, violence, death and body horror. https://theafterscape.com/spaceships/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone! This week, we bring you our latest favourite show, Elixir!In this Prohibition-inspired fantasy, two women from opposing sides of a ban on magic unite to solve a mystery... and end up falling into forbidden love. Elsie’s sister Lou is missing. The only clue she has leads her to a Hush bar: one of the last remaining—and illegal— establishments where people consume magical elixirs. Vera’s family has made elixirs for generations at The Jaded Rose. With her father imprisoned, she is responsible for protecting their traditions...no matter the cost. But as Vera helps Elsie find her sister, a temptation more potent than any elixir arises: risking it all for each other.Written by Ellen Goodlett. Narrated by Keylor Leigh, Marin Miller, and Ava Maag.Episode 1: The Jaded RoseIn Locq, magical Elixirs are banned. But to find her sister Lou, Elsie will brave the forbidden Hush Bars of the city...where she meets Vera.Find out more: https://www.realm.fm/shows/elixirSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone! This week, we're sharing one of our favourite improvised shows, from the team behind Dumbgeons and Dragons – it's Facing Fate. The newest season, Black Knight, is dropping now, featuring our own Sean Howard!Facing FateAn improvised audio fiction series that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Each season explores a new genre with some of the darkest and funniest improvisers we can afford.Black Knight: Episode 01Facing Fate: Black Knight begins as we meet the first team of hapless characters on the "national" Live Action Roleplaying reality TV show. The cast introduces themselves and kick off the competition to find out who will be the "SOUL SURVIVOR".***********Credits:Steve Mcflinterson - Russ MoreSequoia - Amy MoreHannah - Carla MaxtedGrant - Tom Lairdwith Sean Howard as CarlEditing, Production and Sound Design by Russ MoreMusic & SFX: EpidemicSound.comBoomLibrary.comSound IdeasCover Art by KC Bailey.Find out more at dumbdragons.com/facing-fateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feston Pyxis, native of the bureaucracy planet Lorvin, has left it all behind! He’s said his goodbyes, he’s sold all his B-movie memorabilia, and he’s bought a Physiclast QCS-25 K-series ship, known to the wise as a “StarTripper.” Together with the onboard assistant Proxy, Feston’s looking for any and every good time there is to be had across the stars!StarTripper!! Season 2, Episode 3: Drifting Like SporesInside the floating hulk of a Kor'tess research vessel, Feston and Serena find their bravery tested like never before.Produced by Julian Mundy, Mischa Stanton & Ian McQuownStory by Julian MundyWritten & directed by Ian McQuownSound design by Mischa Stantonstartripperhq.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beatrix leads Bob and Bartholomew to a strange booth she found in the wilderness. It's time to introduce you to one of our favourite shows: The Amelia Project! Recently our cast gathered to record a "short intro" that turned into a full-on mini-crossover. You'll hear that scene here along with Episode 17 of TAP, "Bartholomew BEEP-face Chucklepants Knucklecracker" (no relation!). To hear what happened on the other end of that phone call, subscribe to The Amelia Project in your favourite podcatcher. With Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard – plus Julia Morizawa as the voice on the phone. The Amelia Project Episode 17 - Bartholomew BEEP-face Chucklepants Knucklecracker “At Amelia we’ve always wanted to get into politics.” With: Alan Burgon, Felix Trench, Benjamin Noble, Torgny G. Aanderaa, Gemma Arrowsmith and Julia Morizawa. Written by Philip Thorne. Directed by Philip Thorne and Oystein U. Brager. Music and sound design by Fredrik S. Baden. For full credits see our website. Congratulations. You’ve reached the content warning. The Amelia Project is about death, mishaps, mayhem and misfortune. And cocoa. If you’re not comfortable with this, stop listening. Now. The Amelia Project is part of the Fable & Folly Network. Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Website: ameliapodcast.com Twitter: @amelia_podcast Patreon: patreon.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're bringing you the first episode of the Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, Season 2! This season, star Tatiana Maslany is joined by her TV castmates Jordan Gavaris (Felix), Evelyne Brochu (Delphine), and Kristian Bruun (Donnie).Orphan Black, The Next ChapterNarrated by Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany, the official continuation of the hit TV series continues the journey of the sestras and explores the dangerous, life-changing consequences of having destroyed Project Leda for good.Season 2, Episode 1: Nothing So Painful as a Great and Sudden ChangeIn the aftermath of their exposure, the Sestras face backlash from anti-clone protestors and newly aware clones alike. Meanwhile, Cophine considers sharing a secret.Content warning: domestic abuse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone!We're gearing up to record Season 5 (in an all-new studio!) but in the meantime, we have another dark comedy we think you'll love: Kakos Industries.Kakos Industries is an audio drama podcast about an evil megacorporation that specializes in helping you to Do Evil Better. Join CEO Corin Deeth III as he reads you your monthly shareholder announcements, keeping you apprised of all the advancements in Evil, and all of the bizarre occurrences from inside of the Kakos Industries facilities. It says here that you are ALREADY a shareholder. It emphasizes that this condition is SERIOUS. It goes further to say that you will have to listen to know what that means.Episode 123: The Heart"Today’s broadcast is coming to you from an egg that just hatched in front of you..."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big news, space friends! (And before you ask: yes, Season 5 is coming too!)This time next month, we'll be performing live on stage, with special guests, at the Hamilton Fringe Festival!Be part of the show with audience suggestions or just sit back and enjoy a brand new story every night. We'll be releasing the live episodes on Patreon as well as here on the podcast feed.Civilized: A Live Podcast ExperienceJuly 22–31, 2022The Staircase Studio Theatre (aka the Main Stage)27 Dundurn St. N., Hamilton, OntarioFor tickets, show times and all the details, visit civilizedpod.com/fringe!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey there, space friends. If you haven't heard, we're performing this month at the Hamilton Fringe Festival – and this week, here's a sneak preview from our first rehearsal!Be part of the show with audience suggestions, or just sit back and enjoy a brand new story every night. We'll be releasing the live episodes on Patreon as well as here on the podcast feed.With Phil Johnston, Michael Divinski, Sean Howard and Kristi BoultonLive sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenCivilized: A Live Podcast ExperienceJuly 22–31, 2022The Staircase Studio Theatre (aka the Main Stage)27 Dundurn St. N., Hamilton, OntarioFor tickets, show times and all the details, visit civilizedpod.com/fringe!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just two more days until our first ever live show at the Hamilton Fringe Festival! Here's another sneak preview from our first rehearsal.We hope you can join us! Be part of the show with audience suggestions, or just sit back and enjoy a brand new story every night. We'll be releasing the live episodes on Patreon as well as here on the podcast feed.With Phil Johnston, Michael Divinski, Sean Howard and Kristi BoultonLive sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenCivilized: A Live Podcast ExperienceJuly 22–31, 2022The Staircase Studio Theatre (aka the Main Stage)27 Dundurn St. N., Hamilton, OntarioFor tickets, show times and all the details, visit civilizedpod.com/fringe!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone. We survived the Fringe! Which means we have some new live episodes of Civilized coming to you in the fall, before we start on recording Season 5.In the meantime, we want to introduce you to a brand new sci-fi audio drama that we really love: Broken Road.Broken Road, Episode 1: Some Chips You Don’t Cash InIn a near and uncertain future, veteran Emmett Lee wanders the countryside in search of replacements for his obsolete military-issue implants. Despite his failing battery and corrupted memory files, our reticent hero joins forces with Rebecca Clark, a single mom struggling to keep her farm afloat, against the agritech giant Chem-O-Grow and its brutish genetically-modified enforcer Arlin Frey.Content warnings: Cursing, violence, death, adult themes, discussion of war, body modification.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone! Our live episodes, recorded right here at the Hamilton Fringe Festival, will start dropping here in a week's time (and Patreon and Fable & Folly Plus members can hear the first three episodes there already.Meanwhile, let us introduce you to a hilarious new sci-fi comedy called Jupiter Saloon!Jupiter Saloon — A scripted sci-fi/comedy audio drama about a dive bar in spaceJupiter Saloon is a bar sitting beneath the stormy atmosphere of Jupiter. It is a waypoint in the galaxy where all manner of folk and creatures converge to grab a stiff drink while their ships refuel. Many pay in credits, but it’s an unwritten rule that patrons can settle their tabs with a good tale.Chapter 1: Hektor the VectorSeries Premiere! Welcome to Jupiter Saloon, every space wanderer's favorite galactic dive bar. Joe the bartender just wants a day off, but good help is hard to find. Flynn thirsts for adventure. And Tau Neutrino, bounty hunter-for-hire, wants a cover gig for her secret mission. Then the gang plays Frag, Frak or Frappe with a mysterious stranger.Directed by: Thierry DenisWritten by: Chris O'KeeffeAdditional material written by: Kevin CaranzaAdditional material feverishly improvised by: Sean HowardMindSight ad spot written by: Thierry DenisRecorded by: T.H. Ponders, Thierry Denis and Chris O'KeeffeMix sound design by: Daniel TureckMain theme song "Satellite Girls" by Love like DeloreansMusic supervision by YouTooCanWoo. www.youtoocanwoo.comCowboys of Antares theme performed by Steve Lord and Chris O'KeeffeTau Neutrino played by Beth GallagherRover played by Rachel BeckMurray the Space Custodian and Six Geoffs played by Kevin CarranzaMeltroculon played by Sean HowardFlynn played by Robert GuerraJoe the Bartender played by Chris O'KeeffeChuzz the wet beer guy played by Thierry DenisHektor the Vector played by Mike SearsNewscaster played by Jill Rogers-Jensenfeaturing Angela Lee Belleville as the shuttle voiceExecutive ProducersThierry DenisPatrick YurickChris O'KeeffeProducersT.H. PondersRobert GuerraLea WülferthJupiter Saloon was created by Patrick Yurick and Chris O'KeeffeVisit www.jupitersaloon.com for more information, including cast and transcripts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.