MAG 190 - Scavengers
🕑 Added 2021-01-13 16:00:06 +0000 UTCCase ########-30
Interactions with various survivors, recorded on location.
Content warnings:
- Cults
- Self-recrimination
- Emotional manipulation
- Mentions of: therapy, innuendo, paranoia & anxiety, instances of memory loss, mild vicarious embarrassment, mild language, ableism, death, mass suffering, physical violence, murder, apocalypse
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Chris Pawlus, Hope Landers, Natasha Lamont, Brad Bradley, Lindsay Mayer, India Jane Boeckh, Anna Williams, Rook Mogavero, Stephanie, Andrea Hernandez, Ashley Martinez, Chekhov, fig, Rory Teej, Tess, Sumi Coal, Samantha Robie, Molly Young, jaimedraw, gabi, Rebecca Compton, elkwoods, Ursula Brimson, Saoirse, Gabrielle Cathie, Eleanor Carroll, Sasha Aretti, Jehan Keziere, Bevinwrath, Caitlin, Si, Emma Schindler, Klara Boz, Rowan Monk, eliot, Victoria Toomajian, Madeline Knight, Maya, Jess McLean, wovenwillows, Emily Moyer, Vicky Gitre, Elijah Tomshack, Kate Hosack, Siobhan, Aus, Emory Kjelsberg, Ali, Krista Goalby, Katherine Rose.
Edited this week by Nico Vettese, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall
Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall
Produced by Lowri Ann Davies
Sensitivity consultation by Alexander Linde Nielsen
Performances:
- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall
- "Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas
- "Georgie Barker" - Sasha Sienna
- "Laverne" - Helen Gould
- "Celia" - Lowri Ann Davies
- "Arun" - Anil Godigamuwe
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Comments
Rurrie
"another Nightmare Strider?" oh lord XD Jon getting *genuinely* offended about "he doesn't seem holy" was a bit scary. Being the antichrist going to your head, is it?
Rurrie
"why is there a tape recorder here?" "Oh yeah we just brought the avatar of the world's destruction home with us; don't worry about it" I'm sure this'll go fiiiiiine
Grace 'Gengar' Soria
This episode is just a treasure trove of funny moments. Ennui brand soda. The Antichrist +1, Georgie going murderous on the tape recorders and the things just reappearing. So much awesome.
VorpalRabbits
It doesn't, but the transcripts are slowly being released to older episodes.
Emma Rosenlund
Why does it go from 57 to 190
ledgem
this was so so lovely!! as lovely as anything during an apocalypse can be, I'm pretty sure.
twigletsaregreattoeat
A song for Jon and Martin would be Rain by Benn Platt, so fitting to them.
Daniel Hoskins
Just listened to 93 again. Yes Admiral the end of the world came and you did just fine.
Carolyn Thraves
There's a few comments up there ^ that explain the Martin & Celia interaction.
Alexandra DeCarlo
Melanie and Martin bonding gives me life
Alexandra DeCarlo
Ennui brand soda XD
Heather MacKenzie
I think Martin and Melanie might have been decent enough friends had all of this not happened.
Marie
I... love everything about this.
Rudy Urroz
Today was my birthday, and this episode was a kickass gift. What a great episode!! So memorable! Martin and Melanie's heart to heart is just the best.
Jess Nicolazzo
This is exactly what I needed. And only makes me more worried for what’s to come
Anika
Such a good opening episode! So glad that nothing bad (relatively) happened to the admiral. The antichrist's plus one is dream trophy spouse status tbh
Crystal Wang
this is the only tma episode
Paola Ivanna
The banter between Melanie and Martin was amazing! Jon's response to Arun cracked me up. Arun sure is passionate, huh?
Cassidy
Aaaaah that was so lovely… *clutches heart* I really love how everyone is able to bring their own thoughts and perspective to the table, how it was quite clear that everyone is trying to cope in their own ways? Also, I didn’t know until now that I really needed that [REPEATED SOUNDS OF ENTHUSIASTIC TAPE RECORDER SMASHING] sound in my life.
Sophia Smithers
That was awesome! I loved Martin and Melanie bonding, but The Admiral! Aaaa!
Emma.he.they
Jon is such a b*tch in this episode I love him
Juls SK Vernet
AAAA omg <3 Melanie and Martin bonding over their relationships <3 Georgie enthusiastically smashing tape recorders <3 THE CULT THE ADMIRAL THE ANTICHRIST'S PLUS ONE <3
Crew of the SS Nordstrom
THE ADMIRAL! Incredible
Nan McVicker
Love this, thank y'all for the consistently rad content. I am cautiously optimistic about the finale and I know no matter what it will make sense, even if it breaks my heart and crushes my soul. But in a fun way
B43D
Ahhhhhh! ❤️❤️
Reanna _
Yay finally it's back !!!! That wait felt like forever but it was so worth it ! This episode was amazinnnggg . The cast list 😍 and the sound quality was so on point this episode. Love the feel of being in the tunnels. Also thank you so much from everyone for letting us know about the Admiral.
Gilligan Mungus
Helen! Anil! Lowri! I love hearing them on here. Thank you for the update on The Admiral. This was honestly a lovely episode which makes me even more trepidatious for next week.
Kit Maclaurin
Three cheers for everyone at Rusty Towers! Your production quality and talent has only grown, and I’m so excited to see the new projects you have planned for after MAG. Thank you for the lovely and unnerving episode
non-euclidian weasel
I'll be honest this makes me more scared, and depending on how their followers find out the truth about Jon, whether they'll feel that his ability to destroy other avatars and monsters is redeeming enough to not treat his presence as a threat or betrayal. Also Martin seemed confused by Celia and I'm thinking he recognized her, it might just be that I recognize Lowri's voice but that interaction seemed odd? Also poor Georgie seeing her sweet little Admiral become a creature of the hunt, though I suppose it makes sense, while pets have always been safe from death or mutilation Jonny has made it clear in the past that they can be conduits of the fears (monster pig & agape) but still. I'm very scared and excited for next weeks episode.
Owleics
Ah! *slurps up serotonin through a straw* good episode!! Martin and melanie was a delight to hear, especially with them finally having a formal introduction- so cute! I loved georgie apologising to jon tbh, it felt appropriate. And an update on the admiral!! Glad to hear at least someone is having fun
James Cunningham
Yeah, prey animals are kind of already living their own nightmare world. It makes sense that cats would be little avatars of the hunt — I say this as a lover of cats who is sometimes conflicted by their status as obligate carnivores.
Lurkin
Every conversation in this episode is GOLD. There is just so much going on!
bramblepaws
JONNY WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THE ADMIRAL also "i'm the antichrist +1" oh my god this episode is absolutely superb. just chock-full of extremely good character moments.
Nicole
The admiral! Honestly not what I expected but like live your life I guess at least he’s not being tortured
gojo fujoshi
This episode was so pure and happy and wholesome. This is the most frightening thing you could have done. I Don't Feel Safe
LainyJP
Such a great episode! So happy yet terrified that it's back. I do have to say, I really appreciate the inclusion of the transcripts. I have not been dealing very well some days and seem to be more sensitive to horror in a way that I never have before. Having the option to skim through the content to see if I can manage hearing the episode is comforting to me. It gives me a choice on whether or not my mental well-being is sufficient to listen while removing the anticipation of what is going to happen. I know I'm not the only one who feels like this, but I wanted to thank you.
BuriedInTheArchives
"He doesn't seem holy" gods i love it
Julia Cameron
can you remind me which episode she showed up in previously? I have trouble remembering voices!
Carolina Martins
i knew he was going to make the Admiral go all weird!!! geez!!
Griffin Irradiatedsnakes
of all the things to happen to the admiral. this is definitely the funniest
sAZAndorable
This was WONDERFUL... Each character felt so human, I love the multiplicity of point of views and feelings. All the performances were so great. So much going on, so many threads to pick up. Georgie vs the tape recorders was an excellent moment in so many ways. And I'm DEAD at Melanie and Martin, started crying from how much I love Melanie, that was SO good, cute but also so sad, so much. What a good character and what good voice acting.
Romilly
Jon's little "after you" when everyone meets up and is shuffling about is such a tiny little bit but it's so GOOD I'm love him
Meg Taylor
This is absolutely delightful and precisely what I needed to improve my day. Thank you.
james evelyn
OH I missed this. HELLO TEAM (both real and fictional). Also it’s so good to hear familiar voices in Magnus!!! I didn’t know if they would make it in beyond the trailer!!
cecilfae
i love martin and melanie's conversation in this so much -- so much solidarity
twigletsaregreattoeat
Another great episode but also a step nearer to the last one ever. Both happy and sad 🤗😪
elizabeth p.
Thank goodness for The Admiral update (amazing episode , but we must focus on the important things 🐈 first)
Akidachi
it is SO refreshing to finally see georgie apologise for how she treated jon during s4 i am THRIVING
MuddyHippy
I LOVE that Martin recognises Celia but hasnt said anything yet! Brilliant return to previous characters! I am absolutely unprepared for the final 10 episodes and I can't wait!
Lurkin
Oh great stuff! I've missed this so much. What a great episode, so many excellent moments.
Julia Cameron
that scene made me so happy like just bonding over the difficulties of dating during the apocalypse
Abigail Espinoza
Melanie and martins friendship is mlm and wlw solidarity
Sam Symonds
I am LIVING for everything in this episode
Jester
oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!!
Harley_treefrog
Ah it’s good to be back.
Lilmouse
The cat is safe :') (it's sad but what a relief!!!)
José Manuel Santiago Yepes
Let's goo!!!!
DapperCyborg
Wait this is today? Fuck yeah
Possumcat
when is Jonah/Elias coming back?