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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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.

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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

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