413: Bunker

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices