Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they take a break from all the chaos to experience Wilde's latest project.
This week Hamid designs a red carpet outfit, Zolf looks for a sponge, Cel outlines some scientific plans, and Azu becomes a bowling ball of death.
Content Notes:
- Body / Mind swapping
- Dysmorphia / Dysphoria
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Laur...
2020-09-22 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! We hope you’re all safe & well, wherever in the world you are. We’re doing our best to carry on with everything, amidst all the uncertainty here in the UK. Though, this means there’s not a lot new going on to report back this week. But October is fast approaching, and that means Hallowe’en… and some special things that we’ve been w...
2020-09-21 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Time for yet another look into our own audio archives, for something a bit sweet
Content Notes:
- language
Featuring voices of: Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Sue Sims, Frank Voss, Fay Roberts, Lydia Nicholas, Imogen Harris, John Henry Falle
Edited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Lowri Ann Davies & Alexander J Newall
Case ########-19
Considerations of Justice.
Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.
Content warnings:
- Prison & Police brutality
- Fire & burning (inc SFX)
- Trauma
- Human remains (inc blood)
- Body horror
- Graphic animal attack (inc SFX)
- Direct & gun violence (inc SFX)
- Arguments
- Character death
- Grief
- Mentions of: ...
Hi folks,
Due to some extra work that is needed to get this episode ready and sounding its best, we're going to have to delay the early access release a bit. We are still hopeful it will be out later today, though realistically this will be no earlier than 9pm BST.
Please note, as well, in keeping with the past few episodes, this one contains strong themes and difficult situation...
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they adjust to their new normal aboard the Vengeance.
This week Hamid has a moment of clarity, Azu feels tall again, Cel keeps an eye on Carter, and Zolf has a discussion with the captain.
Content Notes:
-Mind/body swapping
- Dysmorphia/dysphoria
- Disorientation
- Innuendo
- Self-loathing
- Comedic viol...
2020-09-15 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Best wishes on the start of another week from Rusty Towers! With this being our year end from an accounting viewpoint, we’re very much looking ahead to 2021. There are several new projects that are on the horizon, operationally, community-wise and for new shows, and there’s a lot of strategising that needs to happen to make sure they can all be well-supported.
Pa...
2020-09-14 15:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Pull up a chair and join us for another entry in our Patreon-exclusive writing competition where we asked the fans to offer up some more light-hearted takes on what they think life could be like around the Magnus Institute.
Congratulations to Jesse Fyffe and their winning entry - Ostriches
Content warnings:
- schadenfreude / second-hand embarras...
By exclusive (court-)appointment, Trexel Geistman, designer extraordinaire, is here to help you, whether he wants to or not! Praise the Board in their infinite wisdom!
Content Warning for:
Case ########-18
An examination of industrial meat processes.
Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.
Content warnings:
- Dehumanisation
- Helplessness / Existential dread
- Devaluation of human life
- Reduction of people based on 'usefulness'
- Futility / Inconsequence
- Body horror & torture
- Body image issues
- Medical horror
- Paralysis...
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they come to terms with their new situation.
This week Hamid doesn't know his own strength, Zolf needs to meditate, Azu practices the art of stillness, and Cel offers Wilde some lessons.
Content Notes:
- Dysmorphia/ dysphoria
- Mind/body swapping
- Disorientation
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Pioup Pioup, Ann...
2020-09-08 15:00:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi folks,
Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! It’s been a busy old week at Rusty Towers, what with the return of The Magnus Archives for Act II plus the release of the Operations Update, which you can find on our website. Production still rumbles along, and indeed we’re gearing up to start work on Season 3 of Stellar Firma, which begins its final season in December! This is also our finan...
2020-09-07 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time for another round of 8 Things... You're Going to Hear at the Start of a Podcast Recording! Listen to Alex, Helen, Lydia, Ben and Bryn engage their thoughts & words as they gear up for the recording session ahead.
Content note: Explicit language (swearing)
Case ########-17
An examination of mental health care.
Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.
Content warnings:
- Arguments
- Relationship conflict
- Second-person Point-Of-View statement
- Hospitals / Mental institutions
- Mental illness
- Gaslighting
- Mental health abuse
- Medical / Therapeutic malpractice
- Victim blaming
- Diminution / ...
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they make some progress and take a nice nap.
This week Zolf wrestles an airship, Cel makes some friends, Hamid gives an extra-strong hug, and Azu has a new perspective on things.
Content Notes:
- Dysmorphia / Dysphoria
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lily Magee, Bruna Thomas, muzbutch, Bridget Smith, Kayla Young, Roblin, D...
2020-09-01 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Happy Monday from Rusty Towers! Not a big update from us this week as we get ourselves ready for the start of Act II of Season 5 of The Magnus Archives. But more on that in a bit…
Those of you who are on the official Discord server will see that we have reorganised things a lot in there, having stripped back a lot of the channels, while ...
2020-08-31 15:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Case #0112905
Statement of Lee Rentoul, on the murder of his associate Paul Noriega.
After one too many Build 'issues', Enola sets out her vision for the Geistman-free future of Stellar Firma Ltd. Praise the Board...
Special thanks to this week's Patrons: Shona Hunter, koechelt, Goon Squad, Em 'Trans Rights' Kavanagh, thefarunlitunknown, Yolanda George, Lady C., James Brown, Savannah Whiteford, Casper Wright, Skye Ma...
2020-08-27 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Magnus Archives is brought to you by folks who are completely serene and professional humans at all times, on and off-recording. Totally and absolutely.
Content Warnings:
Featuring voices of: Alexander J Newall, Fay Roberts, Ian Hayles, Francesca Renée Reid, Paul Sims, Sue Sims, Lydia Nicholas, Jonathan Sims, Mike LeBeau, Frank Voss,...
2020-08-26 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they weather a peculiar storm.
This week Azu makes an unspoken pinky swear, Cel tries to improve things, Zolf experiences some drift, and Hamid suggests a way to pass the time.
Content Notes:
- Anxiety/Panic Attack
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Chris Pawlus, Hope Landers, Natasha Lamont, Brad Bradley, Lindsay ...
2020-08-25 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi folks,
Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! As our new crew get settled in, we’re still busy getting things sorted for the latter half of 2020, notably Act II of The Magnus Archives, Season 3 of Stellar Firma, RQ Gaming & Giving 2020, as well as some other thing...
2020-08-24 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
I.M.O.G.E.N.: Standby for file decryption. Editorial content deemed appropriate for Fact Corner release.
Security Report: Stellar Firma Editors
Maddy Searle
Here's me with my Reaper project for Episode 44! Amusing behind the scenes anecdote: I recorded Foley of me dancing about in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer hoodie for "Trexel's Nipple Dance" in Episod...
Recorded live at PodUK 2019, Alexander J Newall, Gemma Amor (No Sleep Podcast, Calling Darkness) and David Ault (No Sleep Podcast, Shadows at the Door) moderated by Alasdair Stuart (Escape Artists Inc., The Magnus Archives), talk about the world of modern audio horror.
Produced by Lowri Ann Davies
Edited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall
Check out our merchandise at 2020-08-19 15:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they and the crew face a difficult decision.
This week Zolf proposes a vote, Hamid talks magic, Cel might have a solution, and Azu... "takes a break."
Content Notes:
Thanks to this week's Patrons: NicoleK, Micheala Poppell, Rebecca Rutherford, Mira Morning, freesnakepoems, Lind Berget, Erica Eagles, Max, Lucy...
2020-08-18 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Happy Monday from Rusty Towers! The weather here in the UK continues to be as changeable as our government’s decision making, with warnings for thunderstorms now after the recent heatwave. However, that hasn’t halted construction here at Rusty Towers as we continue to make room for new folks – and even though the council have refused us permission for an airport, it doesnâ...
2020-08-17 15:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Time and tide wait for no dwarf. Or maybe the other way round, as said dwarf left the waves to lap at his new heels in search of new harbours. This is not the same person who left in Prague...
Welcome back, Zolf Smith.
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Executive Quarterly - Ep 39E5YG, No. 1 (ID 1)
This week on Executive Quarterly With Sigmund Shankeray we have a surprise visit from No. 1, a great honour indeed and everyone was so grateful and honoured and grateful, thank you...thank you.
We find out why No. 1 is as great as they are, and they also, entirely rightly, put Sigmund through his paces on his loyalty and commitment to th...
2020-08-13 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they enter the treacherous Northern Wastes.
This week Hamid does a bit of gossiping, Cel plays a new game, Azu hears a mysterious ticking noise, and Zolf should really come take a look at this...
Content warning:
- Innuendo
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Katie McLean, incorrigible_worksop, Sam Lueke, Delta Psy, Tired Naiad, ...
Hi folks,
Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! As the heatwave continues to roll through the UK, we’ve thrown open all the windows, broken out the icepacks and are debating whether to hire a palm frond waver specifically for Casper. Aside from that, though, we are hydrating and getting on with production.
Last week I talked about Enthusigasm, a new Patreon show, hosted...
2020-08-10 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We look back on the Before Time at another entry in our Patreon-exclusive writing competition where we asked the fans to offer up some more light-hearted takes on what they think life could be like around the Magnus Institute.
Congratulations to Lee Colwill and their winning entry - In the Public Eye
Featuring:
- Jonathan Sims as the Arc...