In this episode, Alex, Hannah, Helen, and Tai talk about whether we’re alone in the universe, what it means that there really are unidentified flying objects zooming around our skies, and who are the best candidates for the role of space diplomat.
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Case #8163103
Statement of Albrecht von Closen, regarding a discovered tomb near his estate in the Black Forest.
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Today on Enthusigasm, Helen, Liz, and Mike discuss the art of cinematography. What makes a film beautiful? Which striking movie moments have stuck with us? And what exactly is a Dutch tilt?
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A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has listened, worked on and supported us through the making of The Magnus Archives.
Goodbye for now and thanks for listening!
2021-11-03 16:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Derailing" written by Josefin Berntsson, performed & directed by Jonathan Sims.
Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they race for the tower while avoiding draconic destruction.
This week Hamid plans to cause problems, Zolf gets a lay of the land, Azu may be in just the wrong place, and Cel is feeling a bit rattled.
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Welcome to the Endgame. Let's finish this!
Created by Alexander J. Newall.
2021-11-02 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
In which we are introduced to the gentle resident octopus of Rusty Towers, as well as two chaotic neutral cats.
Featuring, this time: Oscapus Davies (a soft toy), Bumpy Preisinger, Calvin Preisinger and Casper Brankin-Newall.
Drawn by Tessa Vroom.
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<... 2021-11-01 17:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers! We can’t believe that it is already November and how close the end of the year is. Speaking of which, please be aware that British Summer Time has now ended in the UK and we are now on Greenwi...
Drink up, me hearties, yo ho! In today’s episode, Fay, Helen, Jeremy, and Nemo are talking about pirates: the history, the legends, and the stories that are still being written about them today.
The Storage Papers: http...
2021-10-31 18:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
RQ video editor Rusne set out to discover what really gets on our nerves! In this conversation, Hannah B discusses loud yawns, Maddy talks about grammar pedants and Marisa goes into why private phone conversations in public places can be so irksome.
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In a special spooky episode for Halloween, Annie, Fay, Helen, Martyn, and Tai discuss horror fiction. They chat about what makes a book a ‘horror’ rather than a thriller, which stories scared them the most, and which stories from childhood still give them chills.
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This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Tower" written by Jennifer Hunt, directed by Lowri Ann Davies and performed by Fay Roberts.
Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.
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Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Bryn, and Maddy as the winds of winter - and the community's final reckoning - draw ever closer.
This week Lydia sees fire, Ben starts contentious projects, Helen builds hasty defenses, Maddy seeks a cure, and Bryn brings it all to a close.
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2021-10-26 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Happy Hallowe’en week!
Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who has bought tickets to our Gaming & Giving virtual space on Gather. There are just a few tickets left, so please order now to avoid disappointment. 2021-10-25 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Today, Cathy, Gabriel, Hannah, Helen, and Lex talk about villains: why are they so fascinating, what are the hallmarks of a good villain, and which ones are the best?
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2021-10-24 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Behind the scenes of Rusty Quill Gaming, the cast must contend with everything from motorbikes to dinosaurs to complete their recordings...
Appearing: Alexander J. Newall, Ben Meredith, Bryn Monroe, Helen Gould, and Lydia Nicholas.
2021-10-22 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
In today’s Enthusigasm episode, Helen, Lydia, Sue, and Tessa talk about the joy of pets and what it means to share your life with an animal you love and who loves you.
Please note: this episode does include conversations about and references to pets dying.
Patreon bonus! 2021-10-21 17:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Final Sale of the Remaining Works of E. Cutler" written by Cormack Baldwin, directed by Elizabeth Moffatt and performed by Imogen Harris.
Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.
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Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Bryn, and Maddy as their community faces unnerving challenges and begins the trials of summer.
This week Lydia is anti-fiddling, Helen excavates further, Bryn pastes up some channels, Ben causes hole-related problems, and Maddy discovers a useful artifact.
Hi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!
Last week, we included a big update on Gaming & Giving 2021. If you missed it, you can read more about...
2021-10-18 15:01:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Space...the final frontier. This is the episode where Bryn, Helen, Josh, Marisa, and Paul have a mission to explore the possibility of strange new worlds; to seek out new truths about what may or may not be scientifically possible in the vastness of space; and boldly claim whether Pluto is a plan...
2021-10-17 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostStraight from the hard drives of ICS, here is Shuhela's latest draft of a short overview intended for Inexplicables and their loved ones. (It would be the final draft but Frank is still insisting they have to change the title.)
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Today on Enthusigasm, Gavia, Helen, Jeffrey, and Sue talk about the Lord of the Rings. They cover its cinematography, the behind-the-scenes work, and what makes it take up such a special place in their hearts.
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This week Rusty Quill presents another Rusty Fears 5 winner; "Inheritance" written by Matrim Tait, directed by Ian Hayles and performed by Francesca Reneé Reid.
Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.
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Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Bryn, and special guest Maddy Searle as they craft a post-apocalyptic community in The Quiet Year!
This week Lydia draws elegant sand dunes, Ben invents a mysterious paste, Bryn adds the sheep, Maddy repairs the ruins, and Helen stores the food in a questionable...
2021-10-12 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!
Thank you so much to everyone for your kind words on the launch of Enthusigasm. It is not always clear what to expect or anticipate how an audience will r...
2021-10-11 15:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Today's episode features Becky, Ben, Helen, Jonny, and Travis! They talk about their first role-playing games and how they got involved in the hobby, the joy and complexities of gaming, and their favourite systems to play.
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"TREXEEELLL!!"
Art by April Sumner.
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IMAGE ID: The Stellar Firma space station explodes in the distance on the right hand side of the picture as an escape pod travels away from it towards the left hand side. The background is deep space, with distant stars visible. As Ste...
2021-10-08 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
In today’s episode, Gavia, Helen, Jeffrey, Marisa, and Tessa discuss NBC’s Hannibal (otherwise known as Will Graham’s terrible, no good, very bad life). They talk about the writing, the aesthetics, and the relationships – and, of course, the ending.
Please remember to check the cont...
2021-10-07 17:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post