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A full-cast dark fiction anthology of horror, thrillers, and suspense. Each episode features a new character-driven horror story that spans genres of psychological horror, thrillers, suspense, creature features, and grounded tales where obsession, love, rage, and revenge clash in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. It’s Black Mirror meets Silent Hill meets American Horror Story - where the monster is always very close to home. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dra ...
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Civilized

Fable and Folly Productions

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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
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The Denial Project

Fable and Folly Productions

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In a world of monsters, massacres, and mayhem, one department must clean up the mess and assure the hapless humans that everything is fine by denying everything. Everything is fine. A new dark horror comedy from Fable and Folly.
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An improvised fantasy roleplaying game set in the world of Alba Salix, Royal Physician. We use the Dungeon World roleplaying system and improv to weave a tale of flightless fairies, half-demons and cafeteria line workers, dystopian empires, magical waterfalls and mysterious books. Oh, and the end of time—that's in there somewhere too.
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The Wanderer

Ponders Productions

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With only his guitar by his side, a bard has made a deal with the forest- wander, and you just might find your love. A folk tale about being separated from the ones you love to keep them safe. Written and performed by T.H. Ponders. A member of Fable and Folly.
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A career-making interview with billionaire Trace Vogel pits journalist couple Amber and Simone against each other when obsession, betrayal, and revenge collide with macabre horrors from the past. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt Starring: RACHEL GRIFFEN AS AMBER TAYLOR JABARA AS SIMONE JOHN WILCOX AS TRACE LEV RODRIGEZ SH…
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Our friends at Voyage Media have a new fiction podcast, SOMEONE IS KILLING THE WOLFHOUNDS, and it might be the best one they've ever done. Imagine the movie TRAINING DAY, but set in Vietnam, and based on a true story. A young recruit arrives in Vietnam and discovers that his Lieutenant is a deranged lunatic who is either going to get him and his en…
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Late-night radio host Bella Donna delivers extreme advice to the delight and horror of her audience until creepy and dangerous listener Trevor forces her to confront the brutal consequences of her show. Created, Written, Directed, & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt Starring: Caitlynn Elizabeth as Bella Donna Ethan Haslam as Brad Catherine Ballantyne …
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When mysterious blasts rock the small town of Silver Falls in 1984, two nuclear engineers, Nicole and Daniel, and their teen daughter Morgan must confront suspicious townsfolk Ned and survive the horrific results of their secretive work. This Cold War-era creature feature blends a bit of the horror classic "The Thing" with a sprinkle of "Annihilati…
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Stuart hits his breaking point in a business deal and turns to the dark web to order its "termination." But the mysterious woman who answers his call may have even darker needs of her own. Beware, this one's short but devious, violent, and sexy. 😎 OMINOUS THRILL is created, written, directed, and sound designed by Jeff Schmidt for Jeff Schmidt Prod…
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Nina's professional life takes a hit after a long bout of insomnia. When business acquaintance Toby introduces her to a new sleep therapy called "Sleep Tight." she reluctantly agrees. But when side effects include nightmares of brutal murders that seem to come true, Nina's mother, Vivian, must finally divulge a dark family secret. OMINOUS THRILL is…
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A ride to the airport turns bizarre for Kira when an uninvited passenger joins her, and the quirky driver proves to have a more nefarious destination in mind. Be warned - you may never use a ride share again after listening to this episode. (Inspired by real events) OMINOUS THRILL is created, written, directed, and sound designed by Jeff Schmidt fo…
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Get a taste of the devious audio delights of OMINOUS THRILL—an anthology of full-cast dark fiction, horror, thriller, and suspense! psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, …
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Our hectic saga concludes! Darcy, Eggerton and Blat need all the help they can get to reach the Nexus and defeat the Shattering once and for all. Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Michael Howie, Carter Siddall and Marisa King Special guests: Kristi Boulton and Maggie Makar Dialogue editing and transcription: Michael Howie Additio…
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As war begins, the party seek a way to reach the ancient tree, and are baffled by cryptic messages from beyond. Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Michael Howie, Carter Siddall and Marisa King Special guests: Maggie Makar and Kristi Boulton Dialogue editing and transcription: Michael Howie Additional material and sound design: Eli…
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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 be…
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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…
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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 Mi…
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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: murd…
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As they prepare to do battle with the forces of evil, Blat, Darcy and Eggerton must embark on a new quest to find reinforcements. But first: shopping! Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Carter Siddall, Marisa King and Michael Howie Dialogue editing and transcription: Michael Howie Additional material and sound design: Eli McIlveen…
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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 horro…
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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:…
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The party meet more familiar faces – some who might actually be helpful and some who... yeah, no. Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Marisa King, Carter Siddall and Michael Howie Story Consultant: Laura Packer Game Consultant: Stephen Smith Music and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Content warning: Explosions, comedy blood and g…
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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. Learn more about yo…
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Blat, Darcy and Eggerton flee the forces of evil into a whirlwind of paradoxes and nightmares. Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa King Story Consultant: Laura Packer Game Consultant: Stephen Smith Music and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Content warning: Panic, hallucinations, falling fr…
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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. Als…
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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, mur…
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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…
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The crew meet a game hunter with a fixation on a certain figure. 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: Jonathan Sconza Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: guns,…
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Bob learns the consequences of not defrosting the fridge. 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: Jonathan Sconza Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Confinement,…
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The base gets a new food replicator. 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 guests: Brie Watson and Alan Belerique Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Murders, fire and…
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A courier arrives with a package, and Al-Beta is into it. 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 guests: Alan Belerique and Brie Watson Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warni…
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Beatrix has vanquished a fearsome enemy, but there's no time to relax. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Brie Watson Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Co…
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Beatrix's newest friend seems to be getting inside her head. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Brie Watson Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warn…
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Description: A portal. A reunion. The shortest of days. The longest of nights. The solstice brings with it joy and longing, togetherness and isolation. The transcript and credits for this episode can be found on our website. Make a donation to the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA) today. Support: Join our Patreon for early …
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The unexpected arrival of another alien presence has the crew feeling very exposed. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Aaron Boyd Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Rose U…
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Beatrix leads the crew on another hike– and into in another sticky situation. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Aaron Boyd Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Rose Usenica…
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The crew are having a big problem with Gerald's continuing presence, and things are getting weird. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Alan Belerique Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Te…
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A thousand-year-old resident has the crew rethinking their mission. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Alan Belerique Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Co…
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Description: The Wanderer arrives at a cave... The transcript and credits for this episode can be found on our website. Make a donation to the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA) today. Support: Join our Patreon for early access, bonus features, and to hear your name before each episode. Fill our our listener survey over at f…
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A hapless doctor joins the crew – and brings back some trauma from the past. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Hannah Gallant Live sound: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento …
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Description: As The Wanderer is loosing hope and patience, he stumbles across a boar with a broken leg. He is face with the choice of staying true to himself, or giving in to his exhaustion. The transcript and credits for this episode can be found on our website. Make a donation to the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA) toda…
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Things get hairy when an ancient alien presence invades the ship to procreate. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Hannah Gallant Live sound: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nasciment…
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The crew find themselves stuck with a new colleague. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Michael Howie Live sound: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Marc Nascimento Content warning: Bodily h…
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