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EGSM 11: We want to believe (Aliens & UFOs)

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.Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3GYBM2RWord: https:/...

[Nobles] MAG023 - Schwarzwald - Deluxe

Case #8163103Statement of Albrecht von Closen, regarding a discovered tomb near his estate in the Black Forest.Content Notes: Tunnels & underground Scopophobia Eye trauma Discussions of: graveyards & mausoleums, death Mentions of: family death (inc. parents), infertility, guns, rot, smoking, injury

EGSM 10: Lights, Camera, Etc. (Cinematography)

Today on Enthusigasm, Helen, Liz, and Mike discussthe art of cinematography. What makes a film beautiful? Which strikingmovie moments have stuck with us? And what exactly is a Dutch tilt?Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3BPcSPfWord: https://bit.ly/3BLK7TQContent warnings Explicit language Mild spoiler...

MAG - Goodbye for Now

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!

Rusty Fears 5 - Derailing

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.Content warnings: Being hunted Paranoia Anxiety & compulsive behaviour Body horror Discussio...

RQG 214 - Guivres

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.Content Notes: Fire Hivemind Injury Building collapse Discu...

[Citizens] RQG Patreon bonus - Big Ben Battle Map

Welcome to the Endgame. Let's finish this!Created by Alexander J. Newall.

Pets of Rusty Towers, Episode 2 - Oscapus

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.-------------Part 1Image ID: Pets of Rusty Towers, Epis...

Endings and beginnings

Hi 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 Greenwich Mean Time once a...

EGSM 9: Yarrr! (Pirates)

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: https://www.thestoragepapers.com/Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3GApldtWord: https:/...

[Citizens] RQ Pet Peeves #1

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.Content Notes: Mentions of: COVID-19 pandemic, unhe...

EGSM 8: Reader beware... (Horror books)

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.Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3b...

Rusty Fears 5 - Tower

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.Content warnings: Aliens & space exploration Physical violence & death Discussio...

RQG The Quiet Year Halloween Special - Part 3

Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Bryn, and Maddy as the winds of winter - and the community's final reckoning - draw ever closer.This weekLydia sees fire, Ben starts contentious projects, Helen builds hasty defenses, Maddy seeks a cure, and Bryn brings it all to a close.Content Notes: Death (inc. murder)...

Trick or treat

Hi 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. You can buy your tickets at this link. Keep an eye out for more RQGG news and...

EGSM 7: Living deliciously (Villains)

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?Transcript links:PDF: https://bit.ly/3GeJmpNWord: https://bit.ly/3nrdxBgThe Deca Tapes: https://www.thedecatapes.com/Content warnings:...

[Knights] Rusty Bits #24

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.

EGSM 6: Small friends (Pets)

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! Pictures of today's pets...

Rusty Fears 5 - Final Sale of the Remaining Works of E. Cutler

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.Content warnings: Supernatural com...

RQG The Quiet Year Halloween Special - Part 2

Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Bryn, and Maddy as their community faces unnerving challenges and begins the trials of summer.This weekLydia is anti-fiddling, Helen excavates further, Bryn pastes up some channels, Ben causes hole-related problems, and Maddy discovers a useful artifact.Content Notes: Physica...

Gather round

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 it here. One of the things we announced was a special, VIP, virtual event space, hosted on the Gather Town platf...

EGSM 5: 10,000 planets (Space)

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 planet ...

[Citizens+] INEXPEDIA - A Brief Guide to the Inexplicable Community

Straight 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.)Content Notes: Discussions of: mental health themes (inc. grief & los...

EGSM 4: Hobbitry and other joys (Lord of the Rings)

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.TranscriptsPDF: https://bit.ly/3DHhLeLWord: https://bit.ly/3FRcyTCYou can find Gavia's ...

Rusty Fears 5 - Inheritance

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.Content warnings: Parental Death Grief & loss Mould...

RQG The Quiet Year Halloween Special - Part 1

Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Bryn, and special guest Maddy Searle as they craft a post-apocalyptic community in The Quiet Year!This weekLydia 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 place.Content N...

Fellowship, physics, and fundraising

Hi 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 react to the launch of a new show that utilises a different fo...

EGSM 3: Games are a serious business (Tabletop RPGs)

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.TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3DnyuDKWord: https://bit.ly/3002BTdFind our ...

[Citizens] STL Art - Meteoroids and Meditations

"TREXEEELLL!!"Art by April Sumner.-------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 Stellar Firma is de...

EGSM 2: Eat the rude (Hannibal)

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 content warnin...