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Writer, director and geek extraordinaire, @therustyquill boss man and maker of an excessive amount of podcasts.

London, England
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Thanks for listening.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
So apparently "Netflix and chill" does not, in fact, mean chilling with Netflix but something else entirely. I misused this phrase a LOT in inappropriate contexts. 1) OH GOD. 2) People have been really polite not calling me up on it. 3) WHY? WHY DID NOONE TELL ME!
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
1 year
I accidentally left my finger on the "A" key whilst writing #MagnusProtocol meaning the script read: Character 1: Hello! Character 2: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Character 1: I see. I might just leave it like that.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Hi everyone. Unfortunately, I need to say something important and unpleasant today. I normally wouldn’t use my Twitter for this, but I think you need to know this is coming from me personally as well as Rusty Quill as a company. (1/7)
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
1 year
Just finished the latest Mag Protocol script meeting with @jonnywaistcoat . His feedback? "You horror just isn't wet enough y'know?" How. Dare. My horror is positively moist!
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
I must confess when we started #MagnusPod I expected it to be the opposite of a comfort for people. Its sort of designed to be UNcomfortable. I think I need to admit that deep down I just don't understand people and that's okay. People are just odd in general.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
*sighs* Why must y'all always twink the monsters. @jonnywaistcoat keeps taking it as a personal challenge.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
I'm telling y'all Bonzo is a bear, not a twink.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Joke's aside: #MagnusPod is now just sat running through very final QA checks. Barring any tech glitches, there's genuinely a chance that my work on the project is now... done. Huh.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
1 year
Just managed to sell @jonnywaistcoat on some 'orrible suffering for an undeserving character in MAG Protocol. Today is a good day.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 months
Huge day today! 1) Finished reviewing Magnus RPG manuscripts. So far it looks sweeeet! 2) got to review the Mr Spider bonus book and loved it! 3) got to review multiple super tight Protocol edits. It's a good day to be Magnussy.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
5 months
So uh yeah. Stats are in for Protocol and... I guess y'all were still listening huh? Big thanks to everyone and really enjoyed our launch stream celebrating it! Expect info on more events (live and digital) throughout the year!
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Hey all, I'd like to introduce everyone to our newest crewmember... Ripley! She's been really helpful so far with our face-hugger situation and we anticipate great things in her future!
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
On a final, personal note, to the people who have tried to target my colleagues and other fans in this vindictive way: your actions are those of a bully and coward and I have only contempt for such behaviour. (7/7)
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
I am aware that my positive new year messages correllate with awful years. Therefore: 2021 is going to be awful. TREMBLE IN FEAR FOR THE NIGHTMARE COMETH. Let's see if that helps.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
So. The Magnus Archives WAS a podcast. You should come celebrate with us right now over at It's ridiculous.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
2 months
Hey so can't believe I have to say this but yes, I am aware that today's ep has an obnoxious amount of Gen Z slang. That is the point. They are try-hard.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
So um... I hesistate to ask in case its "a thing" but um... What's a kin list?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
So, turns out if you mix The Sims soundtrack with the Magnus Archives you get... a hot mess. But at least now I know.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
6 months
So we have notified all the platforms that it's launch day for protocol. Time for the traditional "see who underestimated the Magnus Fandom" server stress tests...
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
2 months
Hey, hey! Thanks all for checking out the new list of socials and not crashing a new website for a change! Now all I need to figure out is how to tumble... tumbl... tumb? How does one tumb on tumbler?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
1 year
So don't ask me how, but as part of #magnusprotocol I somehow I have found myself doing real academic research for a fictional dissertation. I think I might need a reality check soon because I'm starting to get worried I might not get my fictional 2:1
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Alexander J Newall
1 year
@jonnywaistcoat Last meeting I genuinely had the following MAG protocol script discussion: Alex: They need to suffer more. Jonny: Who? Alex. Everyone.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
Lightning struck my brain this morning. I finally have #themagnusprotocol tagline. Finding it has been like pulling a rotten tooth out my brain. (I can't share it yet as it needs to go through some checks etc. but I think y'all will like it.)
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Alexander J Newall
3 years
Turns out if you listen to #MagnusPod 200 at 1.5x speed it really undercuts the drama as everyone rushes around sounding like chipmunks. I do not recommend doing this.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 months
Just realised I have never publicly said this and probably should: YES I WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON YOUR TV SHOW/ FILM/ GAME. This is networking right? Am I doing it right?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
I am having more fun working on Season 5 of #MagnusPod than every season prior. I can't say much beyond: "it's proper weird."
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
It’s pathetic to send messages that threaten someone, attack their identity, wish harm upon them, or attempt any other similarly horrible and cowardly behaviour. If you do this to anyone, you are no fan of ours. (6/7)
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Alexander J Newall
4 months
It turns out if you make a show that's primarily about data entry you end up doing a whole load of data entry. I appear to have accidentally travelled back in time to 2014. Halp.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
2 years
Finally moved house a little whole ago and was living a best spider-free life. Started work this morning, replying to Magnus themed tweet. A single, pure white spider lowers itself from my hairline into my eyes as I type. This feels like a warning shot.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
There's nothing quite like seeing a joke tweet and thinking to yourself... Damn, that's a good look...
@milkieoats
← bearer of the curse ☭
4 years
emi said the words "alex j newall punk edit" to me and i said oh! terrible! i must make it immediately!
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Bored during lockdown? Learn lockpicking. Now its an UNlockdown.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
People keep asking me if I am sad that soon people are going to know how #Magnuspod ends? Are you kidding me? It's about damn time! I need to make room for NEW sekrits.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
This is harassment and needs to stop. We stand with all our staff, be they performers, creators, or behind-the-scenes employees and are prepared to take whatever action is necessary to stop such abhorrent behaviour, including legal action. (4/7)
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Update: It would seem that due to... voracity, the Magnus fandom now technically counts as a DDOS attack. I... I don't know how to feel about this. We WARNED the platforms but they just... wouldn't... listen...
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
My thanks for the compliment! Careful though, Jonny's voice has been known to cause odd dreams when consumed in large amounts. Kinda like cheese now I think of it.
@travismcelroy
Travis McElroy (Self Parody)
4 years
@jonnywaistcoat @TheRustyQuill @AlexanderNewall Hey, #MagnusPod is VERY good. I’ve listened to 40 episodes in 4 days.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
And to everyone asking how it feels: Mostly like I have forgotten something.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 months
First #themagnusprotocol story dev meeting in aaaaaages today. Looking forward to upping my kill count again.
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Alexander J Newall
4 years
I need to make it clear that Rusty Quill does not tolerate any harassment of our staff, creators or performers. Ever. Our policy is absolutely zero tolerance. (2/7)
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 months
Hey all, so slightly embarrassing but whilst working on my professional portfolio I have found that there are basically NO professional/ flattering images of me anywhere. If you have access to some please do share with me because um. It's getting pretty awkward...
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
11 months
I just wrote the stage direction "his teeth are not soft". How's your day going?
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Alexander J Newall
4 years
There have been recent instances of people using social media to threaten RQ staff including identity policing (e.g. telling somebody they “can’t” be a woman or that they aren’t “really” disabled). (3/7)
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Bored during lockdown? Get a bell. (App will do in a pinch). Every hour ring the bell then yell "Hear ye! Hear ye!" Read the top three entries of your social/ web feed like an old timey Town Crier. Bonus points for doing it outside until someone asks why.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
There is a more detailed statement on our website here: but for anyone concerned, we are supporting the affected parties internally and have their consent to make these statements. (5/7)
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
7 months
So I have been doing some research for #MagnusProtocol and have stumbled on "Mukbang" as a term. This just writes itself.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
My life as a horror story. I don't sleep in the house any more. It is too wet. The internet does not work. It is too wet. I have a beard I don't remember growing. I am too wet. IT. IS. TOO. WET.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Currently listening to the minecraft soundtrack, whilst dancing in front of the rainbow computer and responding to emails. Thought y'all would want to know.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
@sarcasticscrib I salute your dedication, even if it is.. . misguided. Alas you were so concerned with if you COULD you never stopped to think if you SHOULD.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
10 days
Bonzo is beauty.
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jesse hawke
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As specifically (and adamantly) requested by @AlexanderNewall , "Bonzo, drawn like one of your French girls" #tmagp
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Alexander J Newall
3 years
So this happened! #FantasyCon2021 Utterly astonished, SUCH a strong group of nominees.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 months
Hey hey, just an FYI I am likely going to be off socials next week so y'know, don't do anything fun. Here's a pic to see you over:
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4 months
In other news: HIS TEETH ARE NOT SOFT.
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Alexander J Newall
1 year
I can honestly say half the music recommended for MAG protocol is super useful. The other half... is different. The Hamster Dance, Smashmouth and Cotton eye Joe are NOT what I thought the fans wanted. Clearly I was wrong.
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Alexander J Newall
4 years
Me: Checks time. Body: Time to eat. Me: But I literally just ate. Body: That was breakfast. Now it's lunch time. ME: This is getting silly, no one can possibly need to eat this often. Body: Do it or we'll die. Me: This sounds like a you problem. Body: We- but- what?
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Alexander J Newall
2 months
Whelp, I have dipped my toe into Tumbler and found it disturbing and unintuitive. So basically same as twitter
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Alexander J Newall
11 months
Fun fact. I listen to creepy horror music whilst writing for #Magprotocol but the second I am editing I swap to up-tempo J-Pop. I don't know why but that's just how it is.
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Alexander J Newall
3 months
So uh, we decided the Fluff and What If content over the weekend for #themagnusprotocol and all April Sumner said is "Are you sure?" Like a GM when the party comes up with a particularly idiotic plan. I am so sure.
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Alexander J Newall
1 month
Jeez, you buy ONE cloak and suddenly google is all like: "Looking for hot single evil-geniuses in your area?"
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 months
So I have finished my experimental dip into TikTok and my conclusion: I think they just combined all the most problematic elements of other platforms and juiced them up. Okay. Noted.
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Alexander J Newall
2 years
I am DEEP down a new research rabbit hole and have definitely hit that beautiful point of project research where anyone who read my notes would see nothing but disturbed ramblings. I forgot how much fun writing horror can be.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
2 things. 1) SO proud of y'all smashing our total target less than half way through. 2) That bloody bomb defusal instruction book has aged me more than 5 years running a company
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
To the Daddy-longlegs that has tried to crawl into my face 8 times in the last half hour: Stop it. You're embarrassing yourself.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
2 months
Neither I nor @TheRustyQuill are trained financial advisors. Please do NOT take Episode 13 of #themagnusprotocol as financial advice.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Dear "my body". I understand that you need to interrupt my service with a sleep cycle for maintenance once every 24 hours but I am dissatisfied with the scheduling and quality of said maintenance. Do better or I shall be forced to make alternative arrangements. Regards
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@AlexanderNewall
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4 years
Also life update: My spidery friends seem to have abandoned the studio. I think its affected the room tone but I can't quite pin down how. I hope they show some artistic integrity and come back for the final Magnus act.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
Lets say I was going to engage more with social media despite my best judgement, is there anything specific that people would like from me? More aimless shenanigans? Business Advice? Productivity Hacks? Makeup Tutorials? ...Mukbangs? I genuinely want to know?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Confession time. Not only have I been editing everything in Audacity, I have been doing so using a version from 2015. I was forced to update today due to a number of reasons. I feel like I lost an old, slightly broken friend. Farewell my faithful companion.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Good news to Patreon members for today's #MagnusPod episode: For the first time this season, it does NOT deal with isolation, quarantine, infection or any of that other real stuff. Just good old-fashioned, home grown eldritch terror. Enjoy! (It's a fun one!)
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Alexander J Newall
2 months
I would like to submit today's #themagnusprotocol case as my demonstration for a new genre I am calling "socrirror" social-cringe-horror Please do not enjoy. :)
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Alexander J Newall
3 years
Oh god! I have more than once told people that when they feel lockdown is getting to them sometimes the best thing people can do is just "netflix and chill".
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Alexander J Newall
3 years
I am so bad at writing bios for myself. Could you please describe yourself? I am a... person. What do you do for fun? ...person things. What is your defining trait? My... frontal lobe I guess?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
Day three of my life as a horror movie. Sims music won't stop playing from every speaker. "The Green" has now claimed all surfaces in the garden. Dog continues to bark randomly and HATES next door's new handyman. I'm sure everything's fine.
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Alexander J Newall
3 years
You're not growing older, you're just growing more temporally complex. I hope you make a Time Traveller's life really difficult by leaving too many ripples to work around.
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Alexander J Newall
5 years
We are all going to be happy this year. I have decided. Thought you'd all want to know.
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Alexander J Newall
2 months
It is so weird to me that we are already halfway through Season 1 of #themagnusprotocol Like, how is that possible?
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Alexander J Newall
4 years
Fun TRUE update: There is a light directly over my head that has now spawned multiple spider swarms. I clear it out and get back to work. The bulb has now died. Meh. Computer is bright enough. I actually feel bad for whatever is trying to haunt me.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
If I see one more Corona statement from a multi-national like this I am going to lose it: "We're all in this together, so we are reducing services, charging you the same, laying off our staff and donating nothing. Also plz buy more." Fuck. Off. (Sorry. rant over.)
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Alexander J Newall
4 years
Stuck at home and bored? 1) Collect everything you have that can get wet 2) Build a den in your shower/bath 3) Set webcam so that people can see in your den (keep cam dry!) 4) Video call a friend 5) Slowly flood yourself on the call and pretend nothing is happening
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Happy holidays to all! May I wish you the greatest gift imaginable, an unremarkable xmas and a uneventful new year!
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Alexander J Newall
2 years
To all my fellow brits I have to confess a dark and terrible secret. I have started drinking cups of hot water. No coffee, no tea. Just water . ...and I think I prefer it.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Okay what in the nine-retail-hells is going on with these mannequins, and how do I avoid the same fate?
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Alexander J Newall
3 years
Hey all finale #Magnuspod message before drop: Do be patient it takes time to move through the interwebs and there are a LOT of people trying to listen simultaneously.
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Alexander J Newall
4 years
That moment when you forget the word for lamppost and instead call it tall-big-boy-night-light.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Have an insight into my life today: Editing a certain horror podcast. Accidentally discover I somehow have the theme tune to the British kids show "Mr Ben" saved. Hmmmm. Insert music into episode. It's perfect. It's cursed. No-one will ever hear this but me.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Hey all #magpod fans. Quick update: Everything is fine at our end, there is just a distribution issue. I have banged the requisite heads together but we are now trying a sneaky Brute Force method I know. This will either work or just... y'know... be interesting. :)
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
7 months
In case you haven't heard...
@TheRustyQuill
Rusty Quill
7 months
It’s official: #TheMagnusProtocol will be launching on 18th January 2024. Find out more about the release, listen to the trailer and learn about everything we’ve been working on this year in our holiday update from @AlexanderNewall .
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3 years
In podcasting, no-one can hear you scream... ...if you got your soundproofing right.
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Alexander J Newall
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Guys seriously, y'all need to stop leaving a little bit of dirt under your pillow for the dirt man. Do you want Externals? 'cause that's how you get externals. #dirtman #themagnusprotocol #rustyquill
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Bored during lockdown? 1) Collect all the junk mail you can. 2) Throw everything away apart from the prepaid return envelopes. 3)Collect some rocks. 4) Paint caring messages on said rocks. 5) Insert rocks lovingly into envelopes. 6) Post.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
6 months
Hey, @TheRustyQuill patrons. ... Guess what day it is?
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Alexander J Newall
3 months
I stand by this. Y'all just have filthy, dirty minds.
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Alexander J Newall
3 years
There comes a time in every RPG player's life where you are forced to ask: "I know I CAN add Sherlock Gnomes to this situation. But SHOULD I?"
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 years
Hey all, Just as a heads up. Today's #Magnuspod gets pretty heavy. It's not accidentally topical like some of the earlier episodes this season but it will hit quite hard for people sensitive to certain types of mental disorder. Definitely check the content warnings for this one
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Me: Time to delete all those old Magnus episodes. Comp: No. Me: I get it's nostalgic but they're backed up and we need space. Comp: No. Me: Why not? Comp: There's a LOT. Me: Tough. They gotta go. Comp: Fine. It'll take 2 years. Me: ...I've treated you badly haven't I?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
I realise now that without meaning to I CHOSE to be a Victorian horror trope: Hidden upstairs... banging around a dark room... frequently giggling and screaming... Funny how these things sneak up on you isn't it?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
Dear body: I understand that you want me to treat you better. I do. But pulling a muscle in my thumb playing a slow RPG on Playstation is ridiculous. It's stuff like this that is exactly the reason I never listen to you.
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
4 months
So I have been dipping my toe secretly into various social media platforms and well... stuff got weird while I wasn't looking huh?
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
2 months
So I may have met the King of England today in his back garden. Big thanks to @WeAreAudioU for the invite and chance to talk media with so many lovely folks!
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@AlexanderNewall
Alexander J Newall
3 years
A lot of people are noticing that Inexplicables is more sweary than #MagnusPod . This is true but only because Inex was very, VERY sweary before I got my hands on it... This is what it sounds like AFTER cleanup!
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