Enthusigasm

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 P...

Statement from CEO, Alexander J Newall regarding new network additions, information on The Magnus Archives 2, the return of Rusty Fears, and more! Transcript: https://bit.ly/3DrmqUP For more information on Rusty Fears visit: https://rustyquill.com/2022/10/24/rusty-fears-6-remnants-of-fear/ Music by TrackTribe - "BusyCity" Magnus Music by Sam Jones Edited by Alexander J Newall For ad-free episodes,...

It's time to get meta! Today's break content is an Enthusigasm episode about...Enthusigasm! Helen chats to Cathy, Michelle, and Tessa about what it's like to work on the show, receives some appropriately enthusiastic and wholesome replies, and also gets affectionately roasted. Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3PYWBiV Word: https://bit.ly/3QkDNdu Content warnings: Discussions of: gender dysphoria, st...

Today we have a very special treat! This episode contains chats that have never been released before, publicly or on our Patreon. EGSM recordings are often pretty long, so Helen often has to cut out bits that are fun or interesting, but just don’t fit in. Here are some of those excerpts! Transcript:  PDF: https://bit.ly/3S3yMHQ Word: https://bit.ly/3cHytCA Content warnings: Occasional beeping...

In this declassified Patreon episode, you must allow Helen, Sasha, Lydia, and Maddy to tell you how ardently they admire and love the works of Jane Austen. We chat about the trials and tribulations of how we got into the books in the first place, our favourite characters and relationships, and the various merits of the many film and TV adaptations of Austen’s work. Top quote: "They feel small, but...

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for: the blooper reel! Here are some jokes and mistakes that didn’t make it into this season’s episodes. Enjoy! Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3Rnd2qp Word: https://bit.ly/3AGTTtq Content warnings: Frequent beeping Innuendo Discussions of: child death Mentions of: food Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.p...

As our wonderful producer, Lowri sits in on all of the recordings – but because she’s not in all the episodes, she has to stay muted. BUT NO LONGER! In this special episode, Lowri tells Helen her thoughts about all of topics from this season – from Star Wars to singing! Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3IhLe2z Word: https://bit.ly/3ahjMVX Content warnings: Innuendo Occasional beeping Discussions of...

Well, season two of Enthusigasm is over – but that doesn’t mean the fun is! Here’s the first piece of break content while we start getting season three ready for you: a compilation of extra sections that we kept back for Patreon! If you like them and you want to hear all of the juicy bits, go to https://www.patreon.com/rustyquill and check out our rewards. Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3QURzVj Wo...

In this week’s Enthusigasm, Anil, Helen, Ian, and Navy talk about board games. They chat about what makes a good game, the most important bits of game theory, and how they all got started in the hobby! Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3OH2Kin Word: https://bit.ly/3Om7GK3 Content warnings: Discussions of: drugs Mentions of: knives & stabbing, guns, murder Thank you to all our Patrons for you...

Today, your favourite podcast on the Citadel explores the world of the Mass Effect trilogy. Helen, James, Michelle, and Mike discuss the hottest aliens, the politics of the galaxy, and pointedly avoid Mass Effect: Andromeda. Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3xo4KFn Word: https://bit.ly/3xnrZiW Content warnings: Spoilers for all of the Mass Effect game series  Innuendo & sexual references t...

Hail and well met! On today’s episode of Enthusigasm, Grace, Helen, Imogen, Jonny, and Maddy talk about ol’ Willy Shakes, the Bard of Avon. They discuss the truly burning topics, such as why Hamlet is so whiny, which adaptation is the best, and whether they can collectively name every Shakespeare play. Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3mz5fr4 Word: https://bit.ly/3MvarHf Content warnings: Discussion...

Today on Enthusigasm, Alasdair, Helen, Nathan, and Rafaella talk about the nuances of this bizarre but iconic sci-fi show. Who is more relatable out of Mulder and Scully, why was The X-Files such a phenomenon, and do these very special agents ever get together? (It’s complicated, apparently.) Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/38V1f17 Word: https://bit.ly/3GGdSJz Content warnings: Spoilers for all of...

In this episode of Enthusigasm, Alex, Helen, and Nemo get together to chat about anime. What qualifies as anime, what is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure about (we still don’t really know), and is anime the future of media? Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/38i6ozN Word: https://bit.ly/3NBjaZj Content warnings: Innuendo & brief sexual references  Occasional beeping  Discussions of: cultural app...

This week on Enthusigasm, Chris, Grant, and Helen talk about a hobby so addictive it’s almost a curse: collecting Warhammer miniatures. Listen now to find out about bizarre bits of Warhammer lore (apparently orcs are a fungus), how Chris and Grant started collecting tiny soldiers, and which models are the best. Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3FXW1NW Word: https://bit.ly/3Gf07lf Content warnings:...

Hi everyone, Alexander J Newall here just giving you an update on our latest wave of the RQ Network as eleven new shows have joined us this time with still more shows on the way in the future!   This particular cavalcade of creativity runs the whole gamut with Sci-fi, Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Alternate Reality Game “ARG”, Comedy and even a cheeky documentary piece. There’s something for ever...

In today’s episode, Cathy, Fay, Helen, and Jeffrey talk about being musicians. Conversations include everyone being jealous of what instruments everyone else can play, reminiscing about band and orchestra practice, and why you should listen to the Portsmouth Sinfonia. Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3P9CBtI Word: https://bit.ly/3Pffuhq Content warnings: Brief innuendo  Discussions of: COVID-1...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Alasdair, Helen, Katie, and Sasha got together to talk about the Star Wars universe! What are these films about, how big of a mess did the Jedi make of everything, and what is the Force, anyway? Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/37o4IVa Word: https://bit.ly/38TSO5y Content warnings: Spoilers for the most recent Star Wars Trilogy (The Force Awakens, The Las...

Today on Enthusigasm, Cole, Helen, Josh, and Tim talk about fantasy books. What is a good magic system, which fantasy books are the best, and are there goblins in the Odyssey? (No. No there are not.) Transcript PDF: Word: Content Warnings Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support.  Directed and hosted by Helen Gould Featuring Helen Gould, Cole Weaver, Josh Fox & Tim Meredith...

Join us on today’s episode of Enthusigasm to hear Cathy, Helen, Jonny, and Tom talk about science fiction in film. They chat about their favourite movies, what qualifies as sci fi, and why wet technology is the best technology. Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3v3ZUgL Word: https://bit.ly/37xPhtu Content warnings: Spoilers for Timeless, Looper, The World of Tomorrow, Alien: Prometheus   Brief...

In this episode, Beth, Katie, Gabriel, and Tim join Helen to talk about singing: what does it take to be a good singer, what do we appreciate when listening to vocalists, and most importantly, what do we sing at karaoke? Transcript:  PDF: https://bit.ly/3KIba7C Word: https://bit.ly/3uCzgv1 Content warnings: Occasional beeps  Loud vocalisations  Discussions of: anxiety  Mentions...

Today, Helen, Maddy, and Sarah dive into the world of the Witcher. They discuss the most interesting characters, what the next season of the TV show might have in store, and whether Roach is immortal. Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3r8lQoC Word: https://bit.ly/3LLTB70 Content warnings: Spoilers for all of The Witcher (TV show and games)  Innuendo & sexual references  Discussions of:...

Rusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here! Sharing a few updates on what is coming up with Rusty Quill. We’re Alive: Descendants is the sequel to the enormously popular We’re Alive: a Story of Survival. Rusty Quill are Executive Producers on this series and it is very exciting. It started releasing yesterday and you can find it on the existing We’re Alive feed by searching for 'We’re Alive' wherever y...

This week on Enthusigasm, Helen chats to Ben, Gavia, Marisa, and Rhys about graphic novels. They discuss how they got into them, their favourite authors, and where folks who are new to the medium might like to start. Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3Lmow9u Word: https://bit.ly/3IRxB8W Content warnings: Occasional beeps  Sexual references  Discussions of: depression & mental illness,...

Today, Helen is joined by Fay, Imogen, Nemo, and Rafaella to discuss period drama TV. What can they tell us about ourselves, which are the best ones, and which ones are not the best but we love them anyway? Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3iyoCyB Word: https://bit.ly/3Dg72Jd Content warnings: Occasional beeps  Innuendo & sexual references throughout  Discussions of: racism & sexi...

In today’s episode, Annie, Helen, Marisa, Nathan, and Sasha talk about clothes, accessories, and how style can be an empowering way of expressing yourself. Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3u0Wb1A Word: https://bit.ly/3IkJN1J Content warnings: Discussions of: gender transition & dysphoria, COVID-19 pandemic, toxic beauty standards  Mentions of: exercise & weight, alcohol, piercings &amp...