a hand writingWhat the press says

Elena Fernández Collins, Radio Drama Revival

Short and snappy and darkly humorous. There are no bones made about the horrors of deep space and flaws of humanity, but it's all done through captivating and extreme absurdism.

Podcast Maniac

Take my word for it when I say that episode one was great!

About the show

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

a heart with an arrow through itWhat fans say about the podcast

Smart, funny and darkly delightful!

Civilized is smart, funny, and darkly delightful - the very best kind of sci-fi improv.

Sarah Rhea Werner, Girl in Space

I can't stop listening!

I'm deeply invested in the survival of this funny little crew.

Erik Saras, Marsfall

Hilarious!

Turn it on and feel the rain pour over you!

Russ More, Dumbgeons and Dragons

Civilized has the laughs per minute of a good night out and a plot that develops as fast as flesh melting in acid rain.

Mottel Z.

I laughed so hard!

It's fun and hilarious!

Allexia

Hilarious and entertaining!

Like actually laughing out loud while at my desk at work. Hahaha. Can’t wait for the next episode!

haaadie

My ears have been colonized by the hilarity of Civilized.

This improvised sci-fi comedy will terraform your dull commute.

Graham Rowat

I just can’t wait for another episode!

I’m looking forward to what they do next.

Tedimus Prime

About the Hosts

Kristi Boulton

Kristi Boulton

Improviser

Kristi plays Beatrix and is an actor and improviser currently residing in Canada. You can find her singing, playing D&D, improvising and writing.

Michael Divinski

Michael Divinski

Improviser

Michael plays Bartholomew and is an improviser and actor living in Canada. In his free time he runs a series of escape room businesses.

Mbula Enobong

Mbula Enobong

Improviser

~~~~Mbula plays the Captain and is an improviser and actor in Canada. She can be found dancing and doing Karaoke at all hours of the day or night.

Sean Howard

Sean Howard

Improviser and Producer

Sean plays Bob and is one of the producers of the show. He can be found writing, improvising and wrangling audio production schedules until he is in tears.

Eli McIlveen

Eli McIlveen

Producer, Sound Designer, Engineer

Eli points microphones, writes tunes, and makes alien bug noises. He’s also the lead writer and co-producer (with Sean) of fantasy-comedy Alba Salix, Royal Physician and its spinoffs.

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