Civilized

Hi space friends! Introducing one of our new favourite sci-fi series: DERELICT.

Something has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. An ancient artifact that can only be described as a giant door, inset into the sea floor. It becomes known as the Vault. A gigantic enigma, buried and forgotten...nineteen thousand feet down. To study the artifact, the galaxy's most powerful corporation, Maas-Dorian, has built a massive, self-contained, secret laboratory base surrounding it, named FATHOM. It's objective: unlock the secrets of the artifact and discover what it holds.​ But some mysteries should remain buried. And some doors should never be opened....The story of DERELICT begins with season one, FATHOM, a narrative podcast experience from award winning science fiction author J. Barton Mitchell, and produced by Night Rocket Productions.

Learn more at: derelictpodcast.com

EPISODE #1: FATHOM - In the Dark We See - link

Something has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. An ancient artifact that can only be described as a giant door, inset into the ocean floor. It became known as the Vault. A gigantic enigma, buried and forgotten...nineteen thousand feet down. Just the kind of thing that would interest the galaxy's most powerful corporation, Maas-Dorian. To study the artifact, the company built a massive, self-contained, secret laboratory base surrounding it. That base is named Fathom. It's objective: unlock the secrets of the artifact and discover what it holds.​

A group of scientists, engineers, and workers led by Dr. Eva Graff and Commander Joe Freeman have been working on that task for almost a year, but with little to show for it. The Vault has yet to give up its secrets, and their employers are beginning to lose patience. Add to that, some on the base say they hear...voices. Inside the signal the Vault is broadcasting. Hundreds of them. Thousands. Whispering and chittering of a desire to be let out. But none of it holds sway over a corporation interested only in power and profit, even if it knows all too well that some mysteries should remain buried. And that some doors should never be opened....

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Hey gang! We're in our mid-season break, getting set to record the second half of Civilized Season 5, and while you're waiting, we've got another fantastical, science fictiony podcast we think you'll love. It's Desert Skies – a quirky, comedic, and heartfelt sci-fi epic about life between this world and the next.

Desert Skies

On a lonely highway between life and the next life there’s one last stop that we all have to make. Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Station serves travelers as they embark on their journey through the celestial spheres. Meet the Attendant, the Mechanic, and C.A.S.H. Register. Together, they’ll make sure you’re prepared for the ride.

CHAPTER 1: The Flavor of Life

Meet Lawrence Cobb. He leaves a mediocre life behind to embark on a journey across the celestial spheres. But first, there's one last stop he has to make. Will Lawrence reach his destination, or is he destined for an eternity in the freezer section?

All episodes written and produced, and all characters performed, by Jared Carter.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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