Enthusigasm

Today, Becky, Helen, Jon, Liz, and Muna discuss myths and legends. Tune in to hear what we think mythology is for, our favourite stories and figures, and how mythology is still used today. Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3tH514q Word: https://bit.ly/3KzldeK Content warnings: Occasional beeps  Discussions of: cannibalism, religion, murder & violence (inc. towards children), sexism, war, ani...

Join in our crusade and listen to the songs that are in our hearts as we talk about the sound of musicals! Helen, Liz, Lowri, and Shamini talk about the shows that must go on, including our favourite songs, performances, and how difficult Sweeney Todd is to sing along to. Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3vxUlHW Word: https://bit.ly/3pAIxRh Content warnings: Innuendo Discussions of: anxiety & s...

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/3IhFvcf Word: https://bit.ly/3sgq3rd Content warnings: Occasional beeps  Discussions of: mindreading, seances  Mentions of: food, death, guns&n...

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/3rW37gD Word: https://bit.ly/3GZaNmq Content warnings: Discussions of: COVID-19 pandemic, food  Mentions of: classism & sexism, alcohol  SFX: occasional beeping  Thank you to all ou...

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/3rOOP16 Word: https://bit.ly/3rMOc8n Content warnings: Sexual referenc...

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/...

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: https://bit....

Season one of Enthusigasm may be over, but we’ve still got content for you over the break! In this instalment, you'll be listening to some of the many outtakes and bloopers we’ve had over the last few months. Have fun! TRANSCRIPT: PDF: https://bit.ly/33CSp4X Word: https://bit.ly/3KkL62W Content warnings Innuendo & sexual references Brief choking Mentions of: police, quarantine, fascism, food,...

We’re continuing our break content with a quick look behind the scenes with host Helen Gould and producer Lowri Ann Davies, who have a chat about how Enthusigasm gets made. TRANSCRIPT PDF: https://bit.ly/3r9yhzn Word: https://bit.ly/3thAhs0 Content warnings Innuendo Mentions of: cults, death SFX: occasional popping Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. Directed and hosted b...

Today on Enthusigasm, we’ve declassified some of the bonus Patreon content for you! You’ll be hearing additional excerpts from three episodes: EGSM 11: We want to believe; EGSM 12: Dressing fancy; and EGSM 14: The game. Subscribers to the Rusty Quill Patreon get extra long Enthusigasm episodes and early access, so if you like what you hear today, head on over to&...

In this week’s Enthusigasm, Annie, Elizabeth, Helen, and Mike talk about holiday traditions from food to family. We wish you all a joyful and comforting break, and we’ll see you next year! TRANSCRIPT: PDF: https://bit.ly/3EGgZ1L Word: https://bit.ly/3FJ6SdV Content warnings: Innuendo Occasional beeping Discussions of: alcohol & alcohol consumption, food Mentions of: kidnapping, rot, decapitati...

Enter the final frontier with Cathy, Helen, Karim, and Marguerite, as they talk about one of the most iconic sci-fi shows: Star Trek. We discuss who our favourite captains are, which are the best episodes, and most importantly, what we’d do on a holodeck. TRANSCRIPT PDF: https://bit.ly/3DY2uGc Word: https://bit.ly/3E0H9fb Content warnings: Discussions of: trauma Mentions of: violence & death,...

Join Helen, Maddy, and Nathan as they discuss their favourite indie video games and talk about why this side of the industry can be more interesting than AAA titles. If you’re looking for recommendations, you should definitely tune in to this episode. TRANSCRIPT PDF: https://bit.ly/3mclDOv Word: https://bit.ly/3F8zME4 Content warnings: Occasional beeping  Discussions of: death & viol...

Calling all divas! In today’s episode, Anil, Helen, Katie, and Lowri talk about opera: how did we get into it? Which ones are the best? And is the Phantom of the Opera actually any good? TRANSCRIPT PDF: https://bit.ly/3dwWcCG Word: https://bit.ly/3IzISf1 Content warnings Sexual references Occasional beeping Discussions of: sexism and classism, physical violence & death Mentions of: domestic vi...

Welcome, daredevils, variants, and superheroes, to an Enthusigasm episode about Marvel’s many TV shows. Alex, Hannah, Helen and Lowri sit down to discuss the highs and lows of the various productions, what they add to the Marvel multiverse, and ninjas for some reason. TRANSCRIPT PDF: https://bit.ly/3ru453P Word: https://bit.ly/3pe2Zqg Content warnings: Occasional beeping  Spoilers for: What I...

It’s back! Gaming and Giving is streaming live on Twitch.tv from 4th December at 5pm GMT and this year we’re raising money for three more charities: Mermaids, Action Aid and Centrepoint. Once again we’re trying to raise £20,000 to split between all three charities, but this time there’s a twist. This year we’ve reached out even more games companies ad developers, like Czech Games, CoatSi...

Today on Enthusigasm, Helen, Imogen, Lex, Nora, and Rhys talk about the varied blessings and curses of being writers. We discuss our very first attempts at writing (including a time horse), the things and people that inspire us, and we even try to give some useful advice. The Deca Tapes: https://www.thedecatapes.com/ Cryptids: https://rustyquill.com/cryptids/ TRANSCRIPT: PDF:  https://bit.ly/3oYL...

On today’s episode of Enthusigasm, we get into the ring with Callum, Cam, Helen, and Steve to talk about wrestling! Is it real or fake? What does kayfabe mean? And what on earth is a dirt sheet? Old Gods of Appalachia: https://oldgodsofappalachia.com/ Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3nEJBmH Word: https://bit.ly/3FBi9MF Content warnings: Physical violence  Graphic discussion of blood & inju...

Today, Gabriel, Helen, Lydia, and Tim discuss improv. How and why did we all end up enjoying and/or performing off-the-cuff? How do you get good at it? And what is ‘the game’? Do The Thing: https://twitter.com/DotheThingImpro Tiny Dynamite: https://twitter.com/dynamiteimprov Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3qSmHKL Word: https://bit.ly/3DykAyZ Content warnings: Occasional beeping  Occasional b...

In today’s episode, Beth, Callum, Cathy, Helen, and Sam talk about the ineffable genre of jazz. What makes it special, who are the best musicians in the scene, and what’s the best instrument (and why is it the trombone)? Beth’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BethRoars Sam’s website: https://samjones.net/ Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/2YPwQfy Word: https://bit.ly/3HmHPP6 Content warni...

On today’s Enthusigasm, Fran, Helen, Mabel, and Nemo chat about costumes and cosplay. Getting dressed up means something different to everyone; but if all the world’s a stage, are all our clothes merely costumes? Transcript: PDF:  https://bit.ly/3FaFKnw Word: https://bit.ly/3F57rxQ Content warnings: Occasional beeping   Innuendo   Discussions of: gender and identity, sexism an...

In this episode, Alex, Hannah, Helen, and Tai talk about whether we’re alone in the universe, what it means that there really are unidentified flying objects zooming around our skies, and who are the best candidates for the role of space diplomat. Transcript:  Occasional beeping  Aliens (inc. abductions)  Discussions of: conspiracies & conspiracy thinking, unreliable memories, c...

Today on Enthusigasm, Helen, Liz, and Mike discuss the art of cinematography. What makes a film beautiful? Which striking movie moments have stuck with us? And what exactly is a Dutch tilt? Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3CQK4Y2 Word: https://bit.ly/3CVUmGE Content warnings Occasional beeping Mild spoilers for Hereditary and Midsommar Mentions of: Christianity, violence (inc. gun violen...

Drink up, me hearties, yo ho! In today’s episode, Fay, Helen, Jeremy, and Nemo are talking about pirates: the history, the legends, and the stories that are still being written about them today. The Storage Papers: https://www.thestoragepapers.com/ Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/2ZLgNja Word: https://bit.ly/2Y5HJtl Content warnings: Occasional beeping  Innuendo  Discussions of: racism &...

In a special spooky episode for Halloween, Annie, Fay, Helen, Martyn, and Tai discuss horror fiction. They chat about what makes a book a ‘horror’ rather than a thriller, which stories scared them the most, and which stories from childhood still give them chills. Transcript:  PDF: https://bit.ly/3pMM4gr Word: https://bit.ly/2ZE3fpy Content warnings: Brief sexual references   Occasio...