Happy Monday folks!
Hope you're all doing well - things are as busy as always around Rusty Towers. And, of course, some big news in the audio drama scene came out of the London Podcast Festival yesterday, as Wooden Overcoats announced their fourth and final season - and we wish them all the very best! And who knows, maybe by the time next year's festival comes around we might be standing in their shoes with something big to announce... well, we can but hope :-)
Reminder t...
2019-09-16 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks,
Okay, so quick update on the ticket situation for this year's charity livestream. A second small lot of early access tickets was released on Friday evening - and sold out in 5 minutes.
Unfortunately, a post that was meant to go out here failed to send, for which we can only apologise. As the venue is not very large, there are, alas, only a small number of tickets in total, and, given last year's take-up, we had not anticipated such a huge surge in demand.
There ...
2019-09-14 21:35:01 +0000 UTC
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Case #0120204
Statement of Barbara Mullen-Jones regarding her nine months spent with The Divine Chain cult. Original Statement given 2nd April 2012.
Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Payton, Camilla Sutton, Charles Craig, Igor Nikolskiy, brianna, Kara Marten, lauren coleman, Wim, Shawna Bracken, Cally Shearer, Zalia Chimera, Christopher Nies, Maxwell Skrocki, Phillip Platt, Aurora B., johnny dangerously, Athe...
2019-09-11 15:29:31 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Lydia, Ben, and special guest Tim Meredith in the conclusion of the two-part special with the cast of Stellar Firma!
This week Shmerr makes some observations and things get Hot as the crew tries to solve their fuel crisis.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Fast or Write, Capricious Cacti, C. X. Lu, Stick in Hand, Margaery Clare, Cora, aritchie, Brian Greenwald, Elita Grunde, majesticrhyhorn, Jon Williams, Sigma Bunny, Jack, Rainny Q, Charlotte Ballantyne, Kerry C...
2019-09-10 17:12:18 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
We know a lot of you have been waiting for this since we announced the details of this year's charity livestream. Thanks for your patience, and I'm pleased to say that tickets are now available to be part of the studio audience for the show on Saturday 7th December 2019, as the Crew + special guests play games to raise money for MIND, the mental health charity.
As last year, we are releasing this link to Rusty Knight & Noble Patrons early, and it ...
2019-09-10 11:02:00 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday folks!
Hope things are going well for you, wherever in the world you may be. Apologies for the delay to this missive and the lack of a Part 2 to last week's as promised. Turns out when you're waiting on key information from other folks, it might take a little longer than expected to get it. However, onto this week's news...
Things are proceeding very well for the run to The Magnus Archives season finale on Hallowe'en<...
2019-09-09 22:31:40 +0000 UTC
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Case #8370108
Statement of Hezekiah Wakely regarding his career as a gravedigger, compiled from a series of letters to Nathaniel Beale between 1837 and 1839.
Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael, Erinn Triplett, Kaii's Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, Amber Armstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly...
2019-09-04 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Lydia, Ben, and special guest Tim Meredith on this exciting two-part space adventure with the cast of Stellar Firma!
This week we meet Deraldio Pilchards, Mr. Squeakington [her/she], Shmerr, Commander Unal Manspray & Worshiper 2X7 as they navigate the perils of deep space.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Sarah Schrader, Jeremy Wallace, Ellie M, Laurent, manywisps, Micah Epstein, Ezzoh, Anke Gladnick, Rhadja, ECD, Kelly O, Q, ivelostmyspectacles, Luna ...
2019-09-03 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Merry Monday folks!
Things are cooling down here in the UK, which is good news for us as things are certainly heating up production-wise on their way to the Season 4 finale for The Magnus Archives! And due to some things not quite being ready for today, this is going to be a 2-part Mail Day, so a short note today and stay tuned for another update later this week.
With the return of Stellar Firma coming in December, we're gonna ne...
2019-09-02 15:01:01 +0000 UTC
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If you ever wondered quite how Alex directs and quite how 'involved' Jonny gets during a recording session...
This week we're in Season 4 of The Magnus Archives with potential spoilers for MAG139 'Chosen'.
Appearing in this episode: Jonny Sims, Alexander J Newall
2019-08-30 15:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Case #0181408
Statement of Simon Fairchild regarding Peter Lukas and The Extinction.
Audio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to to Peter Lukas
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael, Erinn Triplett, Kaii's Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, Amber Armstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly!, Cas Landman and PlotTwisted
Edited this week by ...
2019-08-28 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Join Helen and Lydia with special guests Sasha Sienna and Lowri Ann Davies in the dramatic conclusion to MacGuffin & Co.'s Not Far to Bermuda.
This week, tensions run high as the night of the Talent Show finally arrives!
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Samuel Borrello, Edison Potter, Jedediah G Schmidt, David Cothron, Julianna, Amalia, Jessica Salter, Ellie Smith, Adrian Clarke, Mara Wilson, Kaleigh Albright, Sarah Harrison, Manda McIlroy, Malin, Christian Dokken, K S, Bert!...
2019-08-27 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Merry Monday folks!
Hello from a sweltering Rusty Towers - someone's seen fit to leave the glowing sky bulb turned up over the UK, so it's a bit of short one this week.
I talked last week a bit about the return of Stellar Firma for Season 2, and I'm please to announce that we'll be resuming the adventures of our glorious designers on 6th December 2019! Plus we'll have a whole swathe of bonus material, app...
2019-08-26 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Stellar Firma - Season 1 Q&A
Welcome to another bonus episode of Stellar Firma, where Tim and Ben do their best to answer all of your questions!
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Bruno Falcon, Brian Taulbee, Anastasia Keelor, William Diment, Abbegail Lovette, Ariel Young, Johnathan & Gillian Kastner, Jared Clark Levixn, Jack Cato and Jellybeam, Rob Core, oli, C Jason, Grace Brant, Dylan Haring, Rory A, Nicholas Schaefer, Harry Jones, Samantha Christi...
2019-08-22 16:54:04 +0000 UTC
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Case #0140911
Statement of Herman Gorgoli regarding his a period trapped alone in a suburban area of Cheadle.
Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Bruno Falcon, Brian Taulbee, Anastasia Keelor, William Diment, Abbegail Lovette, Ariel Young, Johnathan & Gillian Kastner, Jared Clark Levin, Jack Cato and Jellybeam, Rob Core, oli, C Jason, Grace Brant, Dylan Haring, Rory A, Nicholas Schaefer, Harry Jone...
2019-08-21 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Join Helen and Lydia with special guests Sasha Sienna and Lowri Ann Davies as they continue navigating the dramatic seas of MacGuffin & Co.'s Not Far to Bermuda.
This week Rainbow and JJ try to get help from Grananan while Elliot and Dyfan write some poetry in Elliot's cabin.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Kay Topaz, Briar, Haley Tomaszewski, Jess Katt, Eva Cone, Ð–ÐµÐ½Ñ Ð¢ÑŽÑ€Ð¸Ð½Ð°, Deanon, Brynn Lewis, Emily Scherping, David Tynan, Sierra Mayer, Broo...
2019-08-20 15:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday folks!
The UK weather continues to be confounding, but you can rest assured that come rain or shine or glom of night*, Rusty Quill will be here to deliver you a dose of something entertaining, And this week is no exception! (*apologies to Terry Pratchett)
Keen observers of our social media, might have seen a Tweet from Tim Meredith declaring that Season 2 o...
2019-08-19 15:01:01 +0000 UTC
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And in the latter days of Rome, we draw a line under ancient history and bid a fond farewell to the shadow slipping like oil over ball bearings, our dearest daughter of the darkness, Sasha Rackett.
May your daggers and your exploits be never dull.
(Please note: We are working on getting more screen readable versions of the character sheets, but they will take a bit longer to produce, I'm afraid.)
2019-08-16 15:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Case #0131305
Statement of Judith O’Neill, regarding their time at the Anglo Brazilian Amazon Trust
Audio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to to Peter Lukas
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ben Hinder, Amanda!, Roar Granevang, Julia Duffy, Lynus T, Emma Steiner, Josh, Jill Kozo, Emily Goodrich, WrongCielo, Rowen Enjolradical, Paul Gregory, Alex Self, Zaiker, Panko, Alimartins, Kat, Sabrina Howes, NeWorlDark
Edited this week b...
2019-08-14 15:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Join Helen and Lydia with special guests Sasha Sienna and Lowri Ann Davies on Day 294 of their cruise to Bermuda!
This week we meet Rainbow, Elliot, and J.J. as they get ready for the talent competition!
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Kit Matthews, Tommy Prisco, Harriet Wise, Felix VanHuss, haley macke, Cat Heg is the Best Heg, Withans, Corey Allison, Brian S. Roe, Luna, Isabelle Jackson, Laura Fernandez, Kade Kafel, Tracey Bauer, Lisa Ferreira, Matt Walton, Arin Astratic, Andr...
2019-08-13 15:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Merry Monday folks!
Hope you all are keeping well wherever in the world you may be. The new folks seem to be settling in well to Rusty Towers and we look forward to showing off their work soon. And it seems you all really, really like The Magnus Archives... because this last month you've helped us break through the 1million barrier...
The 1 million listens PER MONTH barrier.
In fact, in the last 30 days, our hosting service has recorded
2019-08-12 15:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Some more behind-the-scenes snippets from the studio, as we journey back to the decadent days of Ancient Rome in the Rusty Quill Gaming sidequest that set the prelude for Season 4. Grizzop & Sasha zoom about in the past and learn that language is cool, man!
Appearing in this episode: Alexander J Newall, Lydia Nicholas, Ben Meredith
2019-08-09 15:30:00 +0000 UTC
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Stellar Firma - Tim & Ben do SCIENCE
Welcome to this bonus episode of Stellar Firma, where Bryn Monroe (Rusty Quill Gaming) probes the Meredith brothers to find out how much they really know about the science of Stellar Firma.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ben Hinder, Amanda!, Roar Granevang, Julia Duffy, Lynus T, Emma Steiner, Josh, Jill Kozo, Josh, Emily Goodrich, WrongCielo, Rowen Enjolradical, Paul Gregory, Alex Self, Zaiker, Panko, Alimartins, Kat, Sabri...
2019-08-08 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Case # 0110304
Statement of Sunil Maraj, regarding their work as a security guard and the disappearance of their co-worker Samson Stiller.
Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Shahrzad Mohammed, Marissa Mendoza, 20thcenturyvole, Neil Czebieniak, Meaghan E Carpenter, Vera Rae, Devas, 99Robocats, TheBuggiest, GothicRain, Jennifer Meyer, Kyle Presodebt of the Drop Goodwood Fan Club , Cassidy the butler, William ...
2019-08-07 21:35:11 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
Apologies for this, but I'm afraid to say that today's early access episode for MAG148 has had to be cancelled. Due to unforeseen circumstances, work on the episode cannot be completed in time and so will have to be delayed.
We are still hopeful that it'll be ready in time for public release tomorrow, but we cannot guarantee that at the moment. There is also likely to be a knock-on effect for the early access Stellar Firma special.
Sincere apologies fro...
2019-08-07 12:13:50 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they come up with plans to infiltrate the Shoin Institute.
This week Cel and Zolf get crafty, Hamid makes use of an old talent, and Azu has trouble fitting in.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Irene Häusler, Erin Paige, Micaela Palmeiro, Connor E. Hohner, Ace Tayloe, Julia Meyer, Brant Casavant, Taffeara, Mrs. Widgery's Lodger, Wendy Kay, Mattanja Koenz, DTBR, Daniel Simmons, Emil Johansson, pewterandjaded, Yancy Zim, Clarissa, Emily Ri...
2019-08-06 16:59:10 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday folks!
Remember I said last week that there are some personnel moves taking place? Well, I can now say that we've had to make some fairly extensive renovations to Rusty Towers to fit all the new folks!
As you will have gathered, we've had some production pipeline issues coming into this year as longstanding members of our editing team moved on to pastures new. So we've been on the hunt for some more sound folks to join the crew, not just to manage our existing ...
2019-08-05 15:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Original recording: 25th July 2018
For your weekend listening pleasure, we present nearly 2hrs of our illustrious leader, Alexander J Newall, holding court on the Rusty Quill Discord server, in what was the first of our Discord Live events for Rusty Nobles.
Please note, that this is more or less the raw recording from the evening - a small amount of editing has been done to tidy it up and cut out a mic glitch, but these won't have the full RQ editing treatm...
2019-08-02 16:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Case # 0182007
Statement of Annabelle Cane, regarding her history and her observations of the Magnus Institute, London.
Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Janik Helbig, malakambla, Jennifer Hamilton, Spiderweb, Dalton Floyd, Alissa Morrow, August Johannes Rian, Meredith, Liam Heigis, Rachel, Nielle Hehe,Emma, Anna Dąbrowska, River Joo, Laura Edwards, mltraxler, Dave Jiley, Ratatozsk, Erin Daly, Indecisive Geek...
2019-07-31 15:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn and Ben as they head out to do some investigating around Japan!
This week Hamid gets worked up, Azu makes herself sad, and Zolf plays diplomat!
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Peter Davis, Charlotte Dunn, Nicky, Jordan Bouchard, Jaz Vallin, Jess?, Dane McGuire, Jessica Deyo, Rebecca Hansen, Kipp
Editing this week by Lowri Ann Davies & Alexander J Newall
SFX this week by Godowan, Klankbeeld, ExplosiveTamale, FillMat, FlashTrau...
2019-07-30 15:03:57 +0000 UTC
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