The Thorne Files

The Thorne Files

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A 'Monster of the Week' actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, with our first season set in 1952 and our second season set in 1965. The podcast is a character-driven tale filled with psychological horrors and terrifying monsters both of the old world and the new. For fans of horror and RPGs (and the shenanigans that come along with them). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Thorne Files

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

The Nightmare's Wake | Part 2: Wake-Up Call | AlienRPG 12.08.2024

Our crew dig into the mystery revolving around their rude awakening and the disappearance of the rest of their crewmates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nightmare's Wake | Part 1: The Last Shift | AlienRPG 12.08.2024

We take a jaunt into the realms of Sci-fi Horror with this first episode of our AlienRPG Mini-Series. The scenario, written by our Game Mother (Danny), sees our space fairing crew set to the task of finding new planets for terraforming and to investigate anything of interest to the company. I'm sure nothing could go wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.36 - Ensnaring Slumber 02.08.2024

With our investigators coming to the realisation that they are still within the realm of Dream, what can they do now to escape and save all those trapped with them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.35 - Sweet Dreams 19.07.2024

With our investigators ensnared within the land of Dream, will they manage to figure out a way to escape? Or will they find themselves forever trapped by the creatures that keep them there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.34 - The Caledonian Sleeper 05.07.2024

Our investigators make their way to London aboard the private train carriage owned by the Everbright club. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, we can only hope nothing interferes with their journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.33 - Love and Loss 21.06.2024

In this episode, our Investigators wrap up the loose ends of their most recent mystery before returning home to prepare for the dangers looming in the distance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.32 - A Price to be Paid 07.06.2024

In this week's episode, our investigators start to unravel what the daemon Bale's plan has been all along before facing the Dullahan in a final, brutal showdown that will push them to breaking point. Will they be willing to pay the price of survival? Listen and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.31 - Hollow Hall 24.05.2024

Our investigators, must find a way to break the magic holding this charming village tight within it's grasp before time runs out and all hope of saving those tangled within the conflict is lost! CW: Mention of torture, murder and the Holocaust as part of a character's backstory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.30 - The Circle of Six 10.05.2024

In this episode, our Investigators trap is sprung and, with many minions trapped within, will they get to the bottom of what has been going on in Cranefield? And will they manage to find out what they need without drawing any unwanted attention? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.29 - Dangerous Deals 26.04.2024

Our investigators find themselves putting together pieces after pieces of the puzzle presented to them by the town of Cranefield. Using what they believe to be true about the magical meddling in this quaint village, will they carve a pathway to the truth? Or will they bring danger down upon themselves? Struck are the deals. Big is the magic. Set is the trap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Ep.28 - Unwelcome Observers 12.04.2024

After surviving an attempted murder by an agent of Bale, our Investigators delve into what is happening in the quaint town of Cranefield. Will they manage to avoid riling up either side of this conflict any further? Or will they cause some chaos instead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.27 - A Sort of Sanctuary 29.03.2024

After returning to the relative safety of familiar ground, our Investigators try to heal and regroup after their destructive confrontation with the Dullahan. Will they manage to protect the people of Cranefield from these attacks? Do they all deserve their protection? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.26 - Cold Blood 15.03.2024

Our investigators get involved in a violent chase to save the next victim on the Dullahan’s list. Will they succeed? And if they do, what will be the cost?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.25 - Lost in the Mist 01.03.2024

In this episode of The Thorne Files Podcast, our investigators delve deeper into the strange goings-on in the town of Cranefield. With the number of questions, and victims, rising with every second, will they uncover what has happened here and why it feels linked to everything that has happened to them so far? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.24 - Death of a Dentist 16.02.2024

In this episode of The Thorne Files Podcast, our investigators find themselves drawn into a new mystery due to an enticing deal with Miss Glass - but what hidden secrets will they uncover in the quaint town of Cranefield? What darkness lies under it's mask? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.23 - Monsters and Murderers 02.02.2024

In this episode, Evangeline finds herself met by a representative of a mysterious magical group, Peter and Tabitha have an evening ruined when Peter's father drops by to issue a warning and Vera follows up a lead with her changeling contact. Content Warning: This episode includes themes of parental abuse and homophobia. This is only in one scene (Peter and his father) but if you wish to skip the e...

Ep.22 - A Dance with Death 19.01.2024

Betrayed and left to be fed upon by the Snatcher haunting Temple Studios, our investigators fight for their lives and the lives of all the victims of the beast. The question is, will any of them survive? And, if they do, what will it cost them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.21 - Terror in the Tunnels 05.01.2024

With Vera and Peter attempting to make their way into the tunnels of the Yokai and Evangeline and Tabitha trying to get out as quickly as possible - will any of them manage to return to our world before they find themselves devoured by the many-limbed stalker? And if they do, what will be the cost? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ten Christmas Candles 22.12.2023

In this Christmas Special - the Thorne Files Team takes on the game '10 Candles' in a very festive tale of woe and loss at the end of the world. Come spread some Christmas cheer before the darkness consumes all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declassified Q&A 15.12.2023

In this bonus Q&A, the Thorne Files Podcast team delves into characters, inspirations, our other favourite TTRPGs and everything else you might like to know about the podcast! Come listen to 5 friends chat and have some fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.20 - Windows Into the Soul 08.12.2023

In this episode, our intrepid investigators find themselves about as separated as they could possibly be. Evangeline and Tabitha explore the strange tunnels they have been trapped in while Vera and Peter try desperately to find a way to them - and also try not to cause too much chaos along the way. Will they reach them in time? Or will the creature that stalks the tunnels find them first? Hosted o...

Ep.19 - A Moment to Reflect 24.11.2023

With the alarm raised at Temple Studios- will our investigators have time to figure out how to save anyone else from being stolen by the snatcher in the mirrors? Or will they fall victim to it themselves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.18 - Stolen People 10.11.2023

Our Investigators dig a little deeper into the goings-on at Temple Studios. Will they discover the creature that is lurking just out of sight here before it claims another victim? Or will more fall prey to the mysterious beast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.17 - Through a Glass Darkly 27.10.2023

A new mystery begins as our investigators find themselves at Temple Studios with Tabitha on the hunt for information. Will this excursion prove fruitful? Or will they all find they've walked into something far more dangerous than they first thought? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.16 - Secrets & Strangers 13.10.2023

After surviving the ordeal at The McCulloch Collection, our investigators take some time to rest and recuperate. However, it isn't long before they are confronted by the creatures that seek to change the natural order of the world or by the horrifying truths that hold those natural orders in place. Evangeline meets an old friend. Vera's evening is ruined. Peter finds himself surrounded. Tabitha de...

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