Enthusigasm
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsJoin Helen Gould as they host a series of pleasant talks about this and that with various Rusty Quill Crew & Friends.
Expect enthusiastic tangents, personal preferences and good times galore as we get to know folks a bit better!
Enthusigasm covers various pop culture topics such as Lord of The Rings, Trash TV, Horror, Baking, Marvel and more.
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Announcement: 2023 Holiday News from Rusty Towers
December 14, 2023 16:00 - 7 minutes - 9.31 MBThis 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, and we hope...
Special Announcement: Magnus, Recent Network Shows and More
October 24, 2022 15:56 - 4 minutes - 5.66 MBStatement 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minisode; EGSM on EGSM
August 05, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBIt'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, stress & self-doubt, therapy Mentions of: war (fictional) Thank you to all our Patrons for ...
EGSM: S2 Cutting Room Floor
July 29, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBToday 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 Sexual references Spoilers for Vikings Discussions of: death (inc. child murder) & human rem...
EGSM Declassified: Jane Austen
July 22, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 1.05 GBIn 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 that's fine, because it is also a delighting in the smallness of real life and existing, and ...
EGSM: Season 2 Outtakes
July 15, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’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.patreon.com/rustyquill. Directed and hosted by Helen Gould Featuring Helen Gould, Sham...
EGSM: Lowri’s Hot Takes
July 08, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBAs 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: death & murder, classism Mentions of: injury, blood, hostage situations Thank you t...
EGSM Declassified: Patreon Extras
July 01, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBWell, 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 Word: https://bit.ly/3a1MXw1 Content warnings: Loud vocalisations Occasional beeping Discu...
EGSM 41: Snakes & Ladders doesn't count (Board games)
June 24, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBIn 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 your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill. RQG dice sets...
EGSM 40: Calibrating... (Mass Effect)
June 17, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBToday, 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 throughout Discussions of: war & death (inc. genocide, nuclear war), sexism, sci-fi racism & oppre...
EGSM 39: Merely players (Shakespeare)
June 10, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBHail 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: Discussions of: murder & suicide, ghosts & the afterlife Mentions of: human remains, war, depressio...
EGSM 39: Is the truth out there? (The X-Files)
June 03, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBToday 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 The X Files (inc. films) Discussions of: fire & immolation, body horror, cannibalism, ali...
EGSM 38: Is the truth out there? (The X-Files)
June 03, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBToday 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 The X Files (inc. films) Discussions of: fire & immolation, body horror, cannibalism, ali...
EGSM 37: Bizarre adventures (Anime)
May 27, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBIn 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 appropriation, exercise, physical violence, trauma, workaholism, gender identity Mentions of: war, sexis...
EGSM 36: Small but mighty (Miniatures & collectables)
May 20, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBThis 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: Innuendo Discussions of: physical violence & death, war, guns, fascism Mentions of: food...
Announcement: RQ Network Introducing Wave 3
May 16, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 4.09 MBHi 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 everyone in this third wave of shows and I get the delightful pleasure of introducing them to you! Wav...
EGSM 35: Music is our forte (Instruments)
May 13, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBIn 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-19 pandemic & lockdown Mentions of: food, ghosts Thank you to all our Patrons for your cont...
EGSM 34: Pew pew! (Star Wars)
May 06, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBA 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 Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker) Brief beep Discussions of: food, physical violence & dea...
EGSM 33: Beyond the wardrobe (Fantasy books)
April 29, 2022 15:29 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBToday 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 Edited by Tessa Vroom & Cathy Rinella Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producer: Alexand...
EGSM 32: The chat must flow (Sci fi films)
April 22, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBJoin 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 sexual reference Discussions of: death & murder, aliens, fire, police Mentions of: bombs...
EGSM 31: Do, re, mi (Singing)
April 15, 2022 15:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBIn 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 of: food, fainting, alcohol Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to joi...
EGSM 30: Toss a coin (The Witcher)
April 08, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 58.9 MBToday, 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: death & physical violence, canon-typical trauma (inc. child abuse), environmental apocalypse, oppress...
Updates, Upcoming Shows, We're Alive: Descendants
April 06, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.69 MBRusty 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 you listen to your podcasts or by visiting www.werealive.com or www.rustyquill.com/were-alive ...
EGSM 29: Feeling comical (Graphic novels)
April 01, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 58.9 MBThis 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, zombies & apocalypse Mentions of: food, body horror, grief (inc. post-partum), alcoholism, misogyny, ...
EGSM 28: Weird and bewigged (Period drama shows)
March 25, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 62.8 MBToday, 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 & sexism, death & physical violence Mentions of: poverty, COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol, homophobia, zombies, pol...
EGSM 27: Walk, walk, fashion baby (Style)
March 18, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBIn 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 & tattoos, food Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visi...
EGSM 26: Sing, O muse... (Mythology)
March 11, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBToday, 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, animal death Mentions of: spiders, colonialism, food, disease Thank you to all our Patrons for you...
EGSM 25: Hearing the people sing (Musicals)
March 04, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBJoin 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 & stage fright Mentions of: food & alcohol, child endangerment, war, illness & death Thank you ...
EGSM 24: Pick a card, any card (Magic)
February 25, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBOn 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 Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.pat...
EGSM 23: By definition, cool (Crafting)
February 18, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 54.5 MBIn 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 our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill. Direct...
EGSM 22: Soft at heart (Romcoms)
February 11, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBWelcome 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 references Spoilers for: Last Christmas Discussions of: misogyny & sexism, classism Mentions of...
EGSM S2 Trailer
February 04, 2022 16:00 - 56 seconds - 1.3 MBYou 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/3gh6hEZ Word: https://bit.ly/3B3eMgN Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued suppo...
Declassified: Pilot episode - Taking the Cake (Baking)
January 28, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBIt’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.ly/3fW5PvU Content warnings Explicit language Discussions of: food Thank you to all our ...
EGSM S1 Outtakes
January 21, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBSeason 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, self-injury SFX: frequent loud pops and occasional beeping Thank you to all our Patrons fo...
Behind the Scenes with Helen & Lowri
January 14, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBWe’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 by Helen Gould Featuring Helen Gould & Lowri Ann Davies Season 1 clips featuring Hannah Pre...
Behind the Scenes with Helen & Lowri
January 14, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBWe’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 by Helen Gould Featuring Helen Gould & Lowri Ann Davies Season 1 clips featuring Hannah Pre...
Declassified: Season one extras
January 07, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBToday 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 https://www.patreon.com/rustyquill to find out more. TRANSCRIPT PDF: https://bit.ly/3yyChwT Word: https://bit.ly/3qbenns Con...
Declassified: Season one extras
January 07, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBToday 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 https://www.patreon.com/rustyquill to find out more. TRANSCRIPT PDF: https://bit.ly/3yyChwT Word: https://bit.ly/3qbenns Con...
EGSM 21: Various tidings (Holiday traditions)
December 31, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBIn 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, decapitation Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, vis...
EGSM 20: Strange new worlds (Star Trek)
December 24, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBEnter 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, hospitals, mind control, alcohol Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If ...
EGSM 19: Pixels and players (Indie Video Games)
December 17, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBJoin 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 & violence, food, ghosts, police Mentions of: guns, injury, starvation, gore, drugs & alcohol Thank you t...
EGSM 18: Picking up good vibrato (Opera)
December 10, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBCalling 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 violence, stereotypes, racism, poison Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support...
EGSM 17: We are all The Watcher (Marvel TV)
December 03, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 73 MBWelcome, 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 If...?, Daredevil, American Horror Story, Loki, WandaVision, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, ...
Join us for Rusty Quill Gaming and Giving 2021!
November 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 2.52 MBIt’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, CoatSink and Devolver Digital, Grant Howitt and MacGuffin & Co plus a few more, to give us some awesome prizes...
EGSM 16: Mighty pens (Writing)
November 26, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBToday 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/3oYLqui Word: https://bit.ly/3HRxWJi Content warnings: Brief beep Discussions of: anxiety ...
EGSM 16: Mighty pens (Writing)
November 26, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBToday 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/3oYLqui Word: https://bit.ly/3HRxWJi Content warnings: Brief beep Discussions of: anxiety ...
EGSM 15: Heroes & Heels (Wrestling)
November 22, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBOn 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 & injury (inc. self-injury) Discussions of: forced shaving, COVID-19 pandemic Mentions of: smoking &...
EGSM 14: The game (Improv)
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBToday, 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 beeping Brief comedic blasphemy Innuendo & sexual references Discussions of: social anxi...
EGSM 13: Tooting our horns (Jazz)
November 15, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBIn 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 warnings: Brief beep Discussions of: slavery & oppression Thank you to all our Patrons for y...
EGSM 12: Dressing fancy (Costumes & cosplay)
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBOn 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 and transmisogyny, fatphobia and toxic beauty standards, oppression and capitalism Mentions of: food, Nazis (...