On this week’s episode of Enthusigasm, Alasdair, Helen, Martyn, and Sean talk about the centuries-old traditions of stage magic: what is it really, why does it fascinate people, and how does mindreading really work?
Transcript
PDF: https://bit.ly/3vceHX5
Word: https://bit.ly/3538Us9
Content warnings:
- Explicit language
- Disc...
2022-02-24 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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No A.I. can match the movie referencing powers of I.M.O.G.E.N..
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Links to transcripts:
Word: https://bit.ly/3H0xF5e
pdf: https://bit.ly/3H8MpPA
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This trailer features audio from Stellar Firma: Compulsory Film Appreciation, Episode 1: Yippy Ki-Yay-Hartro.
Trailer written a...
2022-02-24 15:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Episode 2 of NPC: New Player Challenges!
In this initial pilot series, Rhys and Mike go head to head to see who can be the best farmer in Farming Simulator 2022... except neither of them have a clue how to play Farming Sim. Oh boy...
Transcript links:
PDF - https://bit.ly/3I95hPI
Word - https://bit.ly/3sZfyHE
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2022-02-23 19:00:05 +0000 UTC
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In a world where Line Managers must be tough, Hartro Piltz is a nickel-based super alloy.
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Links to transcripts:
Word: https://bit.ly/3H6NPdn
pdf: https://bit.ly/3sUCmIO
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This trailer features audio from Stellar Firma: Compulsory Film Appreciation, Episode 1: Yippy Ki-Yay-Hartr...
2022-02-23 15:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Join the crew of Rusty Quill Gaming as they answer your questions about the making of the show!
Content warnings:
- Spoilers for all of Rusty Quill Gaming
- Discussions of: accidental crashes (airship)
- Mentions of: knives, character deaths
- SFX: brief bells
Editing by Lowri Ann Davies and Cathy Rinella.
Featuring Hannah Presinger, Lowri Ann Davies, Marisa Ewing, Cathy Rinella, and Tessa Vroom.
Check out our merc...
2022-02-22 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Compulsory Film Appreciation: a heartwarming tale of Citizen Employee compliance...
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Links to transcripts:
Word: https://bit.ly/3p6j7uO
pdf: https://bit.ly/3h5q7n4
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This trailer features audio from Stellar Firma: Compulsory Film Appreciation, Episode 1: Yippy Ki-Yay-Ha...
2022-02-22 15:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!
Firstly, we have an update on transcripts. Our last transcript update was set to be the final one: however, unfortunately, we need to share an additional one. As with all of our transcript updates, this is also available on our website.
Update Nineteen was to be our last update...
2022-02-21 16:01:45 +0000 UTC
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Something's coming...
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Links to transcripts:
Word: https://bit.ly/3LLB4s5
pdf: https://bit.ly/35fspgH
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This trailer features audio from Stellar Firma: Compulsory Film Appreciation, Episode 1: Yippy Ki-Yay-Hartro.
Trailer written and produced by Katie Seaton, with vo...
2022-02-21 15:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Use the clues to identify various locations in Rusty Quill Gaming, and then find them in the grid!
This week's puzzle was set by Annie Fitch
The solution to last week's RQ Cast Anagrams is attached to this post!
2022-02-19 09:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Case #0151409
Statement of Mark Bilham, regarding events culminating in his visit to Hither Green chapel.
Content warnings:
- Religion
- Cults
- Images of graveyard
Discussions of: manipulation, emotional abuse
Mentions of: food, parental death, insomnia, grabbing, nyctophobia
2022-02-18 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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In today’s episode, we talk about the arts of crafting and sewing as Helen talks to Jessica and Rhys about what they make and why – and what happens when it goes wrong!
Transcript
PDF: https://bit.ly/3JDb4NY
Word: https://bit.ly/3JBmu4I
Content warnings:
- Explicit language
- Discussions of: COVID-19 pandemic, food
- ...
2022-02-17 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Episode 1 of NPC: New Player Challenges!
In this initial pilot series, Rhys and Mike go head to head to see who can be the best farmer in Farming Simulator 2022... except neither of them have a clue how to play Farming Sim. Oh boy...
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Content Warnings:
- Brief innuendo
- Loud noises
Depictions of: minor vehicular collisions & food
Discussions of: food
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Transcript link...
2022-02-16 19:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they answer MORE of your questions about the campaign and characters of Erasing the Line!
Content Notes:
- Spoilers for all of Rusty Quill Gaming
- Discussions of: canon-typical trauma and traumatic childhoods, oppression (inc. homophobia, transphobia), character death
Mentions of: food, animal death, pregnancy, drowning
SFX: occasional beeping
Editing by Lowri Ann Davies and Cathy Rinella.
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2022-02-15 16:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Let's go!
Today we're delighted to share with you the very first look at NPC: New Player Challenges, starring Mike LeBeau and Rhys Tirado.
If you haven't subscribed already, do check out our brand-new channel, Rusty Quill Video.
NPC will be available for early access from tomorrow, 16th February at 7pm GMT, or publicly on 2022-02-15 15:22:13 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers.
This week, we have our exciting new addition to the schedule: New Player Challenges, the brand-new YouTube show on our brand-new YouTube channel! Join Mike LeBeau and Rhys Tirado as they compete against each other to complete a challenge set by the producers.
2022-02-14 16:00:29 +0000 UTC
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Think you know the voice actors of Rusty Quill? Unjumble these anagrams of 20 voice actors who have featured in ‘The Magnus Archives’, ‘Rusty Quill Gaming,' or ‘Stellar Firma’.
This week's puzzle was set by Nico Vettese
Attached is the solution to last week's Stellar Firma Logic Puzzle!
2022-02-12 09:01:01 +0000 UTC
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On February 4, some of our wonderful Patrons joined Alex, Helen, Ben, and Lydia for a live listen-along of RQG 100 - Disappearing Acts, as well as a Q&A session. For those who couldn't join us live, we hope you enjoy the recording! (And those who did join us live might still want to watch to the end to see how the stream concluded on our side...)
RQG 100 Content Notes:
- Physical violence & injury
- Loss of consciousness
- Innuendo
- Hospi...
2022-02-11 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of Enthusigasm! With Valentine's Day just round the corner, we thought we'd start with a seasonal topic: romantic comedies.
Helen, Karim, Maddy and Morgan talk about the role of class in romance, films from Hollywood's Golden Age, and why Venom is a romcom.
Transcript
PDF: https://bit.ly/3JbiLdN
Word: https:/...
2022-02-10 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they answer your questions about the campaign and characters of Erasing the Line!
This week we cover Sasha's murky backstory, Hamid's pivotal character moments, why Azu was so distracted in seminary, Grizzop's clutch, and much more.
Content Notes:
- Spoilers for all of Rusty Quill Gaming
- Discussions of: COVID-19 pandemic & chronic illness, trauma (inc. childhood trauma, grief), death (inc. character deaths, chi...
2022-02-08 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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In which we all hold our breath while we wait to discover who is the greatest chef in Rusty Towers.
Featuring, this time: Twitch Lawson, Chonko and Derek LeBeau*, Dente Rinella* and a cheeky spider.
*soft toy pets
Content Warnings:
- Depictions of: food, spiders.
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Drawn by Tessa Vroom
Series devised by Tessa Vroom, Katie Seaton and April Sumner
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PETS OF RUSTY TOWERS, Episode 5
Part ...
2022-02-07 17:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!
Firstly, a huge thank you from the whole Rusty Quill team for your kind words about our cast and writers announcement last week. If you missed it, head over to our Twitter account to see the full run-down. We’ll keep you posted as we’re ready to announce more details about ...
2022-02-07 16:44:44 +0000 UTC
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Simmer down and have a slurry with the crew of Stellar Firma... if you can find them and their drinks, that is...
This week's puzzle was set by Lowri Ann Davies
Annie's solution to last week's dot-to-dot is attached to this post.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
2022-02-05 09:00:03 +0000 UTC
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"You might be forgiven for thinking that the cat is meant to be there. But actually..."
"And I've got to sit here!"
"Nanny had to move!"
"Yes, I was upsetting the cat."
"Yeah, so Nanny moved... and half a second later up he goes --"
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Featuring Hannah Brankin, Nanny Brankin, and Casper Brankin-Newall.
Editing by Rusne Stankeviciute.
2022-02-04 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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You read it correctly: Enthusigasm is coming back for a second season! Thanks so much to all our listeners for your support; we literally couldn’t do this without you.
And remember, if you’re a Rusty Quill patron, you’ll be getting even more Enthusigasm with longer episodes and early access when you sign up.
So, keep an ear out for season two; it’s going to be fun.
TRANSCRIPT:
PDF: https://bit.ly/3gh6hE...
2022-02-03 16:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Bryn, Ben, and Helen in the conclusion of our very special bonus sidequest of the main campaign, originally released on Patreon in May of 2020!
This week Zoya makes a discovery, Kwami gets a taste for bear, and Piotr.exe quits working.
Content Notes:
- Animal remains
- Physical violence & graphic injury (inc. towards animals)
- Fire & immolation
- Heights & falling
- Mentions of: rot & decay, wolves & bears, expl...
2022-02-01 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!
We wanted to start this week off with a little sneak peek at the teams behind our upcoming projects! We’re delighted to be working with so many talented individuals.

(Image description: The background is a gradient, black to grey, from top to bottom. Text at the top reads: RQ O...
2022-01-31 16:12:38 +0000 UTC
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This week, we're doing something a bit different. If you enjoy having something to do with your hands while catching up on your favourite podcasts, you can complete this dot-to-dot and then colour it in to your liking!
The solution to last week's 'Petdoku' is attached.
Created by Annie Fitch
Producers are Hannah Preisinger and Katie Seaton
2022-01-29 09:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Katie chats with RQ's composer Sam and CEO/Creative Director Alex about the process of commissioning and creating the music for Rusty Quill Gaming and The Magnus Archives.
Content warnings:
- Brief explicit language & innuendo
- Spoilers for all of Rusty Quill Gaming and The Magnus Archives
Mentions of: stress & depression
SFX: occasional music, inc. brief low frequency tones
Link to transcript: 2022-01-28 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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It’s a blast from the past as we continue our break content for Enthusigasm!
Today you can listen to the first ever Enthusigasm episode from our Patreon-only pilot series. Anil, Elizabeth, Helen, and Nico talked about cakes and bakes they have known and loved, the scandals of the Great British Bake-Off, and various disasters in the kitchen.
TRANSCRIPT
PDF: https://bit.ly/3IGA8ms
Word: 2022-01-27 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
We're pleased to announce that we're reopening the mailbag for Rusty Quill Gaming!
Now that all of the epilogues have aired, we thought that it was only fair that we re-open our mailbag for any new questions you might have about the very end of the show.
You can submit your questions via this form.
Please do not resubmit questions you ...
2022-01-25 20:01:01 +0000 UTC
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