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The Magnus Protocol Panel: MCM 2023

Recording from Rusty Quill's Panel at MCM London on October 29, 2023
Thank you to Popverse for the footage.  

Featuring:  Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, April Sumner, Lowri Ann Davies, Jess Anson, and Anusia Battersby  

Edited by April Sumner  

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Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 7 - Far Away

One final question remains...

Content Notes:

  • Isolation
  • Existential Choices
  • Peril
  • Discussions of: death, extinction
  • SFX: beeps, ominous whistling, gunshots (space)

Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7

Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt
Directed by Maxamillian John
Written by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan Sims<...

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Happy New Year!

Hi folks,

Happy new year! We are so excited for what 2024 is going to bring: The Magnus Protocol launches in just over two weeks on 18thJanuary and we have some incredible short series lined up for Neon Inkwell. This week we have the finale of Of That Colossal Wreck, our existential science fiction horror, written by Jonathan Sims, co-creator of The Magnus Archives and Sasha Sienna, a writer and voice...

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Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 6 - Cold Command

The team make it to the command center, will they finally find the Commander?

Content Notes:

  • Isolation
  • Existential Choices
  • Corpses
  • Dehumanization
  • Discussions of: death, extinction
  • SFX: beeps, ominous whistling, gunshots (space)

Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7

Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt
Directed by Maxam...

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Happy Holidays!

Hi folks,

Happy holidays to everyone who is celebrating today from all of us at Rusty Towers. We hope that you are able to have a relaxing break with those you love.

Today, we thought we’d keep it short and sweet, and share some festive throwbacks with you all! We’ve looked back on the many hours of holiday content we’ve shared over the years, and here is just a few of our favourites to keep you entertained in the festive period!

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Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 5 - A Shattered Visage

The crew are taken captive.  Is this new face a friend or foe?

Content Notes:

  • Isolation
  • Imprisonment
  • Interrogation
  • Discussions of: death, extinction
  • SFX: ominous whistling, gunshots (space)

Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7

Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt
Directed
by Maxamillian John
Written b...

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Perspectives

Hi folks,

Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!

Firstly, if you haven’t yet heard the news in our recent announcement, we are delighted to confirm that The Magnus Protocol will officially launch on 18th January 2024 at 4pm GMT. The show will be released on the existing Magnus Archives RSS feed and w...

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End of Year Update for Patreon Supporters

Hello lovely Patreons!

Hannah Brankin here for something a little different from our usual Patreon updates. My job at Rusty Quill is COO, which means I am basically the oil that greases the cogs in each department.

I thought I’d spend some time today updating you all on a few behind the scenes titbits here at Rusty Towers, as well as some of the exciting projects we’re working on.

It has been an incredibly busy year here at Rusty Towers, with the launch of our long-await...

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Announcement: 2023 Holiday News from Rusty Towers

This announcement from CEO Alexander J Newall includes RQ Network shows to check out, a review of RQ Originals, including the brand new Neon Inkwell and the now fully released Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later, as well as a summary of the exciting new merchandise partnerships from this year (in case you need some last minute gifts!)

There is also a Special Announcent about the release of the Magnus Protocol! Just in case you were curious.

Thank you, from all of us at Rusty Towers, ...

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Of That Colossal Wreck 4 - The Hand That Fed

Luna discovers the consequence of her curiosity. The crew find leftovers.

Content Notes:

  • Isolation
  • Amputation
  • Mentions of: blood, toxins
  • Discussions of: death, extinction
  • SFX: eating, pained screaming, choaking

Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7

Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt
Directed
by Maxamillian John
Wr...

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Features

Hi folks,

Wishing you the very best for the coming week. Here at Rusty Towers things truly are starting to wind down for the holiday season. However, there will be episodes going out on both public Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later podcast feed as we continue share our series of behind-the-scenes episodes, and on the Neon Inkwell podcast feed, so there is plenty to listen to and enjoy!

This week on the Neon Inkwell feed we ...

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[Public episode] Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck - Half Sunk

The group fortify their position, Luna gets curious.

You can listen to Neon Inkwell wherever you find podcasts or at the links below:

Of That Colossal Wreck 3 - Half Sunk

The group fortify their position, Luna gets curious.

Content Notes:

  • Peril
  • Isolation
  • Existential Loneliness
  • Mentions of: Blood
  • Discussions of: Post-apocalpse, human extinction
  • SFX: ominous whistling

Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7

Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt
Directed
by Maxamillian John
Writte...

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Unwrapped

Hi folks,

We cannot believe it is already December! Here in the UK we’ve had a week of frosts and snow, making it truly feel like winter is here and the autumn is over. Here at Rusty Towers, we’re beginning to wind down for the end of the year, preparing for the launch of The Magnus Protocol in January and continuing work on the various series to be featured in Neon Inkwell next year. Itâ€...

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[Public episode link] Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck - Boundless and Bare

The group explores the empty rooms and stores, but it looks like someone (or something) has been there first.

You can listen to Neon Inkwell wherever you find podcasts or at the links below:

Deluxe Transcript - 036 - Taken Ill

Case #0121911

Statement of Nicole Baxter, regarding visits culminating in the fire that consumed Ivy Meadows Care Home in Woodley, Greater Manchester.

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Of That Colossal Wreck 2 - Boundless and Bare

The group explores the empty rooms and stores, but it looks like some one (or something) has been there first.

Content Notes:

  • Isolation
  • Existential Loneliness
  • Mentions of: Blood
  • Discussions of: Post-apocalpse, human extinction
  • SFX: ominous whistling

Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7

Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt
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Of That Colossal Launch

Hi folks,

Thank you so much to everyone who listened to the first episode in our inaugural Neon Inkwell series, Of That Colossal Wreck, written by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan Sims. Neon Inkwell is an incredibly special podcast, allowing us to showcase some familiar names to Rusty Quill fans and  ...

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[Public episode link] Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 1 - An Antique Land

Of That Colossal Wreck 1: An Antique Land

Luna, Mira, Zack, Riley, and Levi awaken aboard the eerie, seemingly empty, Ozymandius Contingency Seed Vault. Why didn't the others wake up?

You can listen to Neon Inkwell wherever you find podcasts or at the links below: 

[Free members] Neon Inkwell launch and merch sales!

Hi folks,

Today we have another update to share with the public and our free Patreon members! While most of our Patreon content is for our paid subscribers, such as ad-free access to all of our shows, we will be posting periodic free news updates available to every member to read so you can stay up to date with everything happening here at Rusty Towers.

Latest News

  • Our new anthology podcast, Neon Inkwell, featuring the work ...

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Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 1 - An Antique Land

Luna, Mira, Zack, Riley, and Levi awaken aboard the eerie, seemingly empty, Ozymandius Contingency Seed Vault. Why didn't the others wake up?

Content Notes:

  • Loss of Identity/Time
  • Depersonalisaton
  • Isolation
  • Claustraphobia
  • Fire
  • Death
  • Discussions of: Memory Loss, Anxiety, Post-Apocalypse
  • SFX: beeping, alarms, yelling, choking/coughing

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Neon Inkwell Trailer: Of That Colossal Wreck

Neon Inkwell launches with Of That Colossal Wreck, November 22nd on Patreon with new episodes every Wednesday.

Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt
Directed
by Maxamillian John
Written by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan Sims
Produced by April Sumner
Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner

Featuring
Helen Gould as Announcer
Aaron-Louis Cadogan as Levi
Cat...

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Neon Inkwell launches this week!

Hi folks,

We are so excited that Neon Inkwell is launching this week! Neon Inkwell is the home for short form audio drama series, featuring creators from around the world. You can expect to hear a wide variety of shows and genres, from an existential science fiction horror written by Sasha Sienna (who writes our spin-off What the Ghos...

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Countdowns

Hi folks,

Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!

Thank you for your patience with the delay in this week’s newsletter! Our team members are now feeling much better and back to usual – working on creating and sharing incredible podcasts for you all to enjoy!

Firstly, we hope you all enjoyed last week’s Twitch stream with Alex and Jonny, celebrating the release of the pilot preview for Th...

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Neon November

Hi folks,

Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!

Firstly, we were so pleased to be able to share the pilot preview of The Magnus Protocol with you all last week. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supports us here on Patreon and sharing this preview was our way of saying thank you. While January may seem far away, for us it feels very soon as our incredible teams works on the ...

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Deluxe Transcript - 035 - Old Passages

Case #0020406

Statement of Harold Silvana, regarding discoveries made during the renovation of the Reform Club, Pall Mall.

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The Magnus Protocol - Pilot Audio Preview

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We are pleased to present our Patreons at Citizen+ levels with the audio-only version of the Pilot Preview. This sneak peek is just a glimpse of the final product which will feature: an updated cast, full orchestrated music, and updated audio processing.

We look forward to our supporters enjoying the full release in January 2024!

Incident Elements:
- themes of grief, guilt
- implied eye damage
- Thanataphobia, Scopophob...

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Comic Con and Colossal Wreck

Hi folks,

What an incredible couple of weeks it has been. Yesterday, we were at MCM Comic Con in London, hosting a packed meet and greet and a panel. The week before we were in Manchester and shared the Digital Premiere. It’s been hectic, but so much fun.

The pandemic put a lot of our in-person event plans on hold, so going to MCM this weekend was extremely special. We had an amazing time and were blown away by the number of people who showed up to meet ...

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Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Final Thoughts

This week we wrap up with some last thoughts from David and Amani!

Content Notes:

  • Spoilers for Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later
  • SFX: crowds

Directed by Amani Zardoe  
Produced by Lowri Ann Davies  
Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner

Featuring
David K Barnes, Amani Zardoe, and Lowri Ann Davies

Dialogue Editor – Lowri A...

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The Day After

Hi folks,

We have had such a great weekend here at Rusty Towers. It was so wonderful to see so many of you at the in-person event yesterday. Usually, we read comments reacting to our episodes – yesterday we heard gasps and laughs and even shouts of surprise as the episode aired. Thank you to everyone who was there, and thank you to all of you who watched the Preview episode on Patreon or via Kickstarter yesterday. It was a momentous day for us, and we...

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