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An assortment of personal statements. 

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ashton, Andrea Paternoster, Isa, Laurie Rich, Lizzie Jacobs, Elisabeth Dixon, Robin Allez, Joe Bell, Veronica P, Sam and Phobos, Kira, Dr. Badvibes, Sara Freeman, Hannah Earnshaw, Anne Fabe, Kiro, Lauren Nabet, Hannah Jordan, Robin Stone, Nancy Crawford, Kristin Jeffords, The Laughing Kookaburra, Murmuruk, Mrs. Mighterbump, Jorj Car'das, Jess Donaldson, Constantin Valdor, Joia Vita, James Rule, ProbsNotJosh, Izzy Aliberti, Ethan Morris, Debra Mitchell, Angharad, Sarah & Michelle Poiani, Matthew McCorkle, Nikki Nelson-Hicks, Vili Kaneli, Sam Oliver, TalesHunter 

Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Content warnings:

-  Isolation


Performances:

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall 

- "Sasha James" - Lottie Broomhall

-  "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau

-  "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Jonah Magnus" - Ben Meredith

- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims

- "Jurgen Leitner" - Paul Sims

Sound effects this week by  beerre, khenshom, justiningo, KenRT, EpicWizard, paulmessier,  j1987, bbrocer, deleted_user_4772965, miekyj, donjmyers, TiesWijnen, hinzebeat, bfederi1, conleec, LoafDV, Joao_Janz, , ralph.whitehead, Simon Spiers, craigsmith, msantoro11, toadie  Glaneur de sons PhreaKsAccount, IESP, BehanSean  & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Rurrie

ok the happy dance I did when he said "I love you" tho

Rurrie

Me listening in 2024, watching the apocalypse finale at the end of 2019: 👁👄👁

RatBandit

SOBBINGGGG. TIMM!!!!!!

Mattanja Koenz

I literally ripped my headphones out of my pc. I am so hyped!

jadefyre

Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for all your hard work, Rusty crew!!!!

Disaster

Incredible as always - you’re all amazing! Thank you

Mary A.

Wow! Thank you all so much, I can just tell we’re in for such a ride.

romi רוֹמִי

Excuse me while I SCREAM. What a rollercoaster of feels. This is so good, y'all, a perfect premiere. Absolutely brilliant work as always. I can't wait to see what the end of the world has in store for us next.

kate shipley

i was fine. i was FINE. even with the recording at the start my heart was only mostly broken???? and then i got to 19:38 and now it hurts too much to breathe. thank you so much for this incredible episode!! xx

Cora Larson

This is so fantastic! Thanks so much, Rusty! I've been waiting for a while, and this exceeded my expectations!

Coldtoes

I admit I was super startled when after 4 seasons this alleged audiodrama turned out to be a documentary :o but I 100% support your decision not to let the unfortunate state of world events alter the creative vision of the final season. I think it would have been a disservice to the fans and to all the effort you all have put into creating this amazing work. Thanks for giving us this to buoy us through hard times, or, for folks who need to hold off on listening, to give us something to look forward to once things have improved.

catboy

god that first scene was so incredibly unsettling!! on another note, I really appreciate your decision not to change the podcast despite the circumstances. in an odd way, it feels a lot more normal, and just speaking for myself but that's really needed right now.

ieatahottchip

that was the sound of a thousand headcanons and fanfics coming to fruition

Jack Abele

The thing about the state of our current world is that there are patterns of pain in our history reflecting so many similar events in the past like this. People have always been pushed into isolation and overcome by fear, both for themselves, their loved ones, and their world. I appreciate you providing an outlet for these feelings that feels genuine. The tragedy of it is real and resonates so deeply with me and no doubt many, many others. But to know that someone is writing this with love and care and hope - even if that hope doesn't necessarily turn into what we really wish it would - means the world. This is one of the only podcasts I could ever actually sit through, as focusing is very, very hard for me. I haven't been this excited for something in a long time, and during this self-isolation I've really needed something like this to channel my energy. You're doing a fantastic job, and everyone's performances are stellar as always!

Ania Trzoch

I'm a whole mess of emotions right now, it's perfect!

Iz McAnder

On the upside, we're about to get some SOLID advice on how to react should a million eyes open up in the sky!

Iz McAnder

I completely agree with your comment. I also think that TMA has always, always been a hopeful horror story, and it will continue to be so throughout its last season, apocalypse be damned - and I think that's something a lot of us could use right now.

Wayward Wren

Amazing job once again, I'm so excited for what's to come!

Iz McAnder

Oh BOY that was bittersweet and wonderful.

Rudy Urroz

There's just something so especially grand and epic about this episode and how it marks the (emotional) length of this journey so far. It was such a badass season opener, loved it. ^_^ Thank you for all your amazing hard work Rusty Quill!!

elizabeth p.

Thank you thank you thank you to everyone at Rusty Quill who make this wonderful wonderful show

LainyJP

Suuuuuch a good episode!! So worth the wait! The decision to go on with this despite how the world is going is greatly appreciated. Horror may be an escape, historically speaking it has always been a reflection of the times and often gains popularity during times of crisis. I could discuss the psychology of horror all day....but won't haha, just that it is appreciated.

Saphron

I'm speachless. What a fantastic way to start the season.

Emma Schindler

Y'all just took me out back and shot me I'm so excited for this season hoooooly

Celadonleaf

WOWZERS THIS HIT DIFFERENT. Every single second had me going on a face journey, from smiling until my cheeks hurt, to hiding my face and yelling into my pillows. Astonishing job, RQ team, I'm so excited for the rest of the season!! I'm going to go quell my heart aching with some tea. Hopefully real tea.

Heather MacKenzie

I imagine The Archivist feels like a lot of us now. Thank you for deciding to release this without change or postponement. As dark as this season may get, I think many of us would prefer to listen to this, because we know eventually the remaining are going stand up and fight back. That said...this episode was just.... I had to put my tea down at times I was so emotional.

Roo Jones

Hooo boy, we're in it now lads

Lasgalendil

oh admiral we're really in it now...

Egg

tears in my eyes not even one full minute into the episode and then more tears at the end.....absolutely lovely job you guys!!!!!

AlexandraThePosh

I’m losing my M I N D BLESS ALL OF YOU THAT WORKED ON THIS AND GAVE US THIS!!! That recording at the start brought me to the brink of tears. Jeeeeeezzzz

Jess V

Wifbksbdjshdisgrhs 💕💕💕💕

Briar

An excellent beginning to the new season!

Angel

DO YOU THINK I DIDNT GO ABSOLUTELY BATSHIT AT THAT I LOVE YOU HOLY... i’m. it’s so. ugh.

Isabelle

This episode singlehandedly crushed me, it was OUTSTANDING! The parallels and irony throughout were just so much fun. What an absolute banger of a premiere (rq is the best)

Oscar Penrose

hey do you guys at the rusty quill know that I would die for you? I just think you should know. that's it.

Crystal Hoover

I don't think I've ever been as happy as I was when listening to the beginning of this episode! AMAZING.

Grace Lang

God I miss Tim 😭 this whole episode singlehandedly destroyed my entire life 😭😂

Noah

idk if there’s somewhere better to ask, but can you put a content warning for the talk about not eating? i know it’s in a very different context but that can be triggering to people with eating disorders

Malin

!!!!! My heart is literally RACING!! I'm so worried and terrified and excited for this season!!

Thegeekgene

Feeling of the day is intense melancholy. Thank you. It is better than terror

Gilligan Mungus

I legit cried with the first tape. Tim and Sasha - Sasha’s kayaking with Tim, right? Right?!? First episode of the season and my heart is already bleeding. Onward to a bloody pulp, I say! 😁

Mark Sutton

I've been looking forward to this, and it was definitely worth the wait. The first tape was both nostalgic and subtly menacing, especially with what we know now. Then there's Jon, who's torturing himself by listening to the tapes, including one that basically acts as the "wise mentor telling the entire story" (I'm sure there's a trope name for that, but I can't think of it). Martin remains a strong character. He won't give up to hope, and maybe that will be enough to change things. Not that I'm expecting happily ever after, but maybe he can help someone survive and thrive. I look forward to seeing where it goes from here.

joyceful

Loved the episode! I had pretty high expectations after 160 & the trailer, but it absolutely delivered. For some reason I find the correspondences to the current situation really funny (like it's absurd that this is what we're dealing with now), or just a relief.

Grace Holsten

Made the terrible decision to listen on my lunch break and I'm Emotional!! Great job guys!! 😢👍❤

Marissa Mendoza

I have experienced so many emotions in the last 22 minutes. I am in awe.

Kath

This is so wonderful! I really liked (OK, it was very concerning, but such a great detail) Gertrude's commentary about Sasha :(

Audrey Salo

This is absolutely gorgeous, in every single facet. I'm stunned. Feeling very grateful to have heard this story, and to be around for its end. I hope everyone involved feels very proud.

sAZAndorable

This was fantastic, thank you so much. I flapped and flailed so hard i tired myself out physically.

Grace

Life is a roller coaster at the end. I need a Martin Doll so I can hug him.

Sarah C

If you think I didn’t rewind and listen to that weary I love you at least four times—

Uni

I'm so glad I joined patreon cause this episode alone made it all worth it!! That little "I love you" made my year

A. Kamil

real foolish of me to listen to this on my lunch break, huh?

NewtSalad

Listening to S1E1 right after this is SO PAINFUL

LainyJP

Me too!! I've been 100% fine with the subtlety of their interactions, and never wanted an I Love You just for the sake of it, this fit so well into the statement though. It sounded so natural.

Ginmik

I'm not ready Oh dear...

Mantha Grant

can't believe how soothing AND distressing this podcast has become for me </3 ;o;

James Cunningham

Funny, I actually wondered how they were going to address food production. The possibility didn't occur to me that there needn't *be* any.

Ginmik

Another great episode! Thank you. Totally did not cry at the first 5 minutes...

Julia K

:)))))))))))))

Espen

i am in shambles

fromgloriousjupiter

Track 1: ILOVEYOUILOVEYOUILOVEYOUILOV Track 2: Can You BELIEVE! CAN you BELIEVE!!!! The AUDACITY of the man???? Can you believe this bitch? ¿? ¿¡ "Cake?" You want CAKE???? *stabs Jonah Magnus in the eyes* SCREAMS

brk5239

Jon casually dropped in an "I love you" and just about murdered me. Oh god please don't take Martin from us.

Evangeline

In the last few months I have gotten a couple of my friends to listen to MagPod, but none of them have quite caught up so I’m just sitting here vibrating in my seat wanting to discuss the episode with them but I CANT. QUALITY CONTENT FROM ALL OF THE RQ TEAM. Y’all KNOW that I had to pause and take a breather when Jon said THAT PHRASE. Thank you for the WHOLESOME MEAL

aubree

Absolutely amazing! Such a good opener for a season I'm sure is going to rip me to shreds. Looking forward to it!

daethsticks

Elias singing happy birthday dear archivist 🔫🔫🔫

danny

epic

Jordan L. Hawk

Thanks for murdering me with the "I love you." (Also, the whole bit with Gertrude was brilliant. Wow do I hate Elias.)

Chekhov

Holy shit. Holy shit, Elias just fucking showing up for cake! And wine. Oh good lord that throwback to happier times drove the knife in so much deeper. 😰

E C Marlowe

I knew Jonny would break my heart at some point this season, but I didn't think he'd do it in the first minute of the first episode, with a happy flashback. So amazing.

Stephanie Anne Sorter

did not realize you could comment here!!! anyway this made me ;') I'm so glad they decided to go forward with the season and not change anything due to the current state of the world

belated

why does jonny want me to cry so early in the season?

Jessica Ma

I'm pausing this episode at 6:28 and pretending it was another fluff winner and nothing bad ever happened after that 🙃

Kitkat

This is just such an amazing episode. Well done everyone!

ledgem

happy to report that everything about this episode successfully managed to break my heart :,)

Mikael

Hello yes i am crying this was sooo good

Noah James

this is such a good opener for the season, if anyone needs me I’ll be lying facedown on the ground preparing for my inevitable death. I cannot wait to see where this season goes!!

Debbie

The Magnus Archives. The only podcast that can make fluff painful 😢

Alex

I just wanted to drop in and thank y'all for providing solid apocalypse-themed fiction during the apocalypse -- I appreciate the content warnings and the encouragement to folks to be extra careful, but I am also very grateful that you've stuck to what was always your overarching plan for this thing you've created. For me I very much like having fictional stories that directly help process what's going on right now instead of hiding from it, though I know the, uh, increasing similarity between art and life as the seasons have gone on wasn't exactly planned (even to the point of "hey, we hit a totally different apocalypse before the climate apocalypse even had a chance to kick in" - which, hey, are y'all absolutely sure you're not prescient in some way? :D).

Alex

Oh, and nice play on words in the title

YamiKakyuu

This episode was beautiful and heartbreaking. Amazing how different the Archivist sound now compared to the birthday recording.

Dr. Badvibes

Thanks for the shout-out, it made my day! Looking forward to another amazing/terrifying season!

Eboni Daniels

The birthday recording had me almost in tears. I didn't realize how nice it would be to hear Tim's voice again. Or hear how happy and normal they all sound.

gojo fujoshi

hey i only just here and i want to say that the opening of this episode is the single cruelest thing anyone has ever done to me. i thought i was ready to be emotionally devastated but clearly i was not correct! i was not correct. thank you for this beautiful suffering <3

marie CD

That was a fantastic followup to S4's climax. And the 'I love you'... devastatingly beautiful and brilliant.