The Thorne Files

Ep. 27 | Part 1 - Baba Yaga

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:36:22 GMT

In this first half of our interlude, our investigators find out what happened to Peter and Ronnie meets a shadow from his past. One thing is for certain, Baba Yaga’s plans are in motion.

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Ep.26 - The Queen of Three Parts

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:17:31 GMT

The Queen arrives at Stravaig Castle.

It’s time for our investigators to make an exit.

Themes and Topics:

War

Destruction of Property/Explosions

Death

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Ep. 25 - The Fate of the Spear

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:41:52 GMT

Our investigators realise just how deeply entangled they are in schemes and plots that feel so much bigger than they are. But will this realisation come too late?

Themes and Topics Covered:

Death

War/Warfare

Violence

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Ep.24 - Fight or Flight

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:31:13 GMT

Our investigators finally come face to face with the Shrike, just in time for The Leshy to make its assault upon Stravaig. Things are about to get very messy and, for some, will mark what may be the end of the road…

Themes and Topics:

Guns

Threat

Violence

Wound Detail

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Ep.23 - The Shrike

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:28:52 GMT

With our investigators scrambling to save those at Stravaig castle from any more torment, it becomes clear that other forces are at work. However, has this revelation come too late?

Themes and Topics:

Dread

Violence

Arson

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Ep.22 - Trickery and Lies

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:40:08 GMT

Our investigators are given a moment to breathe. Eddie Flynn is returned to them. A friend makes themselves known.

Everything is fine.

Topics and Themes:

Accidental Death

Shooting

Trauma

Gore

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Ep.21 - The Guardian

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:15:48 GMT

The Thorne Files is back with this thrilling episode in which our investigators take a stroll into Ealdhain Forest to confront the creature they believe is responsible for the recent disappearance in the area.

Themes and Topics:

Animal Death (mention)

Combat/Violence

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The Bells of Dalnair | Part 3: Deep Waters | Kids on Bikes

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:46:44 GMT

In the finale of our Kids on Bikes special, our kids get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding their town and confront the creature responsible for it. Will they survive to be remembered tomorrow?

Topics and Themes:

Threat

Risk of Drowning

Kidnapping

Trauma

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The Bells of Dalnair | Part 2: Disappearing People | Kids on Bikes

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:10:44 GMT

With the strangeness in town taking a turn for the worse, our Kids decide to take charge and try to figure out who (or what) is behind what is going on in Dalnair. Hopefully, they won’t be too late.

Topics & Themes:

Darkness

Cramped Conditions

Implied Harm

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The Bells of Dalnair | Part 1: The Child that Wasn’t | Kids on Bikes

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:25:02 GMT

In this first part of our Hogmanay special, our Kids find themselves thrust into a mystery surrounding their town when they meet a stranger (emphasis on the ‘strange’)

Themes and Topics:

Generational Trauma

Lost/ Abandoned Children

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Ep.20 - With Friends Like Mine…

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:44:06 GMT

In this episode, our investigators get to have their first proper look at Stravaig Castle and get a chance to meet some of those staying within its walls. However, as is often the case, things are not all they seem…

Topics Covered:

Disowned Family

Loss of Employment

Sexism (from one character)

Death of Wildlife (towards the end of the episode)

Gun Use

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Ep. 19 - Stravaig Castle

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

A new mystery begins as our investigators feel the grasp of the Witchhunters tighten around their necks. But, with a new, as yet unseen threat looming between the trees surrounding Stravaig Castle, will this attempt to get out of the way instead absolutely land them in it?

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Bangour Hospital Mystery Report

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:23:43 GMT

Angus lays out as much of the details of our second mystery as possible - as hard as they might be to think about.

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Declassified Q&A 3

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:40:20 GMT

In this declassified:

We discuss the smashability of our new antagonist, break down the team’s character creation process and dig into the big twist of Season 2.

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Ep.18 - The Witch Hunters

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:27:38 GMT

In this episode, our investigators are forced to answer some difficult questions and face some difficult truths by Her Majesty’s Commission for Preternatural Affairs… also known as, The Witch Hunters…

Topics & Themes:

Interviews by Law Enforcement

Manipulation/Gaslighting

Prejudices

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Ep.17 - Wake Up

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:09:54 GMT

In this episode, our Investigators fight for their lives to put the Drude and all of its malicious plans to bed. Will they do so without spilling any more innocent blood?

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When Death Goes Silent | Part 3: Death’s Return | Necronautilus

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

With our Agents of Death getting to the bottom of the mystery surrounding their mission, all that’s left to do now put things back the way they should be … if they can.

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When Death Goes Silent | Part 2: We All Fall Down | Necronautilus

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Our Agents of Death delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the ‘no death zone’ and the strange powers at play that may be causing it.

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When Death Goes Silent | Part 1: The No Death Zone | Necronautilus

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Our Agents of death come into being and get the details on their mysterious, probably incredibly dangerous, mission from Death themselves.

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Ep.16 - Deadly Dreams

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode, our investigators charge into the town of Harnock with the intent to confront, and ultimately, destroy the nightmare weaving Drude. But will their efforts be in vain as the storms descend and the town already looks to be under the creature's deadly control?

Topics, Themes and Subjects:

Mind-control

Vehicular Danger/Accidents

Mass Death

Mental Torture

Dread

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Ep.15 - The Storms Ahead

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:40:48 GMT

Jenny finds herself somewhere familiar and our investigators plan ahead. Will they be enough to stop the ever-growing power of The Drude?

Topics/Themes Covered:

Gambling

Trauma

Injury

Death

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Season 2 Recap

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:58:01 GMT

Catch up with Season 2 before our next episode of our second mystery of the Season.

What happened in 1952?
A brief recap on our first mystery, The Clawsden Highrises
The start of our current mystery, Bangour Hospital.

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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 5: Ulrik | Vaesen

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In this thrilling conclusion to our Vaesen special, our investigators uncover the final secrets and close the case surrounding the town of Ōrebro. Will they do it in time to save those dearest to them and, when the dust settles, will anything truly have changed?

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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 4: The Factory | Vaesen

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:17:09 GMT

In this dramatic continuation of our Vaesen special, our investigators go back to the source of all of the plaguing the people of Ōrebro. What secrets will they find lurking beneath the seemingly abandoned factory? And will they be enough to stop whatever is happening from claiming any more victims?

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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 3: Bjørnson | Vaesen

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:35:42 GMT

As the mystery of the missing detective continues, our investigators find themselves face-to-face with the mysterious Eric Bjørnson. Will they find out what they need? Or will they find that this mystery has a few more unforeseen twists lying in wait?

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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 2: The Farm | Vaesen

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:39:28 GMT

Our investigators continue to follow the trail of clues left by the detective, Ulrik Andersen, before his mysterious disappearance. The land is dying and everything seems to point towards one thing - a pact that was broken.

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Under Forsworn Soil | Part 1: Ōrebro | Vaesen

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:33:20 GMT

A starving town, a missing detective and something unnatural lurking in the shadows - will our three investigators manage to get to the bottom of what is happening before it’s too late?

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Ep.14 - Desperate Measures

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, our investigators run to save James from the twisted schemes of Dr Talbot and the Drude. Will they succeed in their attempts or will they just make everything worse?

Themes and Topics Covered:

Abuse of Power

Violence/Death

Body Horror

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Ep.13 - The Hollow Men

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:55:08 GMT

In this episode, our investigators struggle to escape the clutches of the beat plaguing Bangour Hospital - made worse when one of them is taken prisoner!

Themes and Topics:

Rats (death by)

Use of drugs/syringes

Kidnapping

Drowning

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Ep.12 - Waking Nightmare

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, our investigators discover there is far more than meets the eye when it comes to the goings-on at Bangour. But will their discovery come in time to save them?

Topics and Themes:

Immolation

Body Horror

Self Harm

Drowning

Institutional Corruption

Rats

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Ep.11 - The Boy with the Bad Dreams

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:41:00 GMT

Tabitha and Vera chase down a Mara.

Gwydion and James meet Ronnie.

Maybe everything will be fine?

Themes and Topics:

Mental Health

Drowning

Claustrophobia

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Ronnie Parker - The Spooky

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:34:06 GMT

The ACTUAL last of our Season 2 investigators! The ever-mysterious and incredibly troubled Ronnie Parker!

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Ep.10 - Bangour Hospital

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:47:15 GMT

With the death of one of the team on their minds and the potential threat to an innocent looming - our investigators have to act fast. With a few familiar faces (both good and bad) cropping up, will this new mystery be too much for Thorne?

Themes and Topics Covered:

Mental Health

Multiple Murders

Dismemberment

Fear/Dread

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Ep.9 - A Message Delivered

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:21:53 GMT

In this interlude between mysteries, our investigators take some time to reflect and recuperate. However, a malevolent force that has been lurking in the shadows has different plans.

Themes and Topics:

Loss of a parent

Drinking

Murder

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The Rat King Mystery Report

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:58:22 GMT

A recap of our first mystery - detailing as much of the chaos as possible.

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Ep.8 - Violence & Vermin

Fri, 30 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The first of our mysteries for our second season comes to a close. Will our investigators manage to vanquish the beast without losing any more lives?

Topics and Themes:

Murder

Arson

Body Horror

Animal Death (Rats)

Loss of Parental Figure

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Ep.7 - The King of Rats

Fri, 16 May 2025 03:00:59 GMT

Separated at a pivotal moment of the mystery, our investigators will need to act fast if they want to save anyone else from the horrors taking root in the Clawsden Highrises.

Themes and Topics Covered:

Death

Threats of Violence/Death

Arson

Organised Crime

Missing Children

Musophobia

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Ep.6 - The Queen's Mark

Fri, 02 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Our investigators find themselves embroiled in violence as tensions rise before an ally finds themselves caught in a devastating trap.

Themes and Topics Covered:

Gun Violence

Death

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Ep.5 - Oh, Rats!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:23:15 GMT

Our investigators find themselves in a particularly sticky situation. Will they manage to escape without making their whole situation worse?

Themes and Topics Covered:

Musophobia

Organised Crime

Threats

Violence

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Ep.4 - Gods and Monsters

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:04:00 GMT

Our investigators come face to horrible face with the monster plaguing the Highrises and meet agents of a very familiar Old God. But with the bodies starting to pile up, will they manage to keep this particularly controling evil at bay?

Themes and Topics Covered:

Musophobia (Fear of Rats)

Body Horror

Nyctophobia (Fear of the Dark)

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Ep.3 - The Clawsden Highrises

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:05:46 GMT

Our investigators look into the mysterious location that seems to be the source for the strange magic that has already claimed one life.

Topics/Themes:

Organised Crime

Threat

Breaking And Entering

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Ep.2 - Many Eyes

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:02:00 GMT

The first mystery begins - but are our investigators prepared for the dark forces already at play?

Content Warnings:

Suicide: 12:48 - 12:52 (Talked of throughout the rest of the episode)

Body Horror

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Ep.1 - 1965

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:00:00 GMT

A lot can change in 13 years...

New faces, old magic and a world full of mysteries for the employees at Thorne Investigations to solve.

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Gwydion Adran - The Chosen

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:19:24 GMT

The last of our season 2 investigators! The Chosen, Gwydion Adran!

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Sister Agnes - The Vessel

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:27:47 GMT

The third of our new investigators is here! The Vessel, Sister Agnes!

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James Andersen - The Divine

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:43:44 GMT

Our second investigator for season 2! James Andersen, the mysterious adopted son of Peter Andersen!

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Richard Parker - The Gumshoe

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 02:20:51 GMT

The first of our new investigators for this season - the ever-serious, Richard Parker

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S2.Ep.0 - Session Zero

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Starting off the new season with utter chaos!

Tom - The Gumshoe

Jay - The Chosen

Mikel - The Divine

Kelly - The Vessel (our Homebrewed Playbook)

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The Ocean's Lament | Part 4: Songs and Storms | Call of Cthulhu

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:05:56 GMT

In this thunderous conclusion to our Call of Cthulhu special, the McCulloch’s must fight against overwhelming odds to stop the creature that has plagued the Radiant Star and killed so many.

Will they manage to destroy the Mhaighdean Mhara before more blood is spilt?

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The Ocean's Lament | Part 3: Unfortunate Souls | Call of Cthulhu

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:37:00 GMT

With the robbery of The Ocean’s Lament claiming it’s first victim, will the McCulloch’s manage to retrieve it from whatever has stolen it before more bodies start piling up?

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The Ocean's Lament | Part 2: Beneath the Surface | Call of Cthulhu

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:00:00 GMT

With the news that the Ocean’s Lament has been stolen, the McCulloch’s must scour the ship to find where it may have gone. Will they find it before the mystery takes a dark turn?

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The Ocean's Lament | Part 1: The Radiant Star | Call of Cthulhu

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Set sail with the McCulloch family as they travel across the ocean, transporting a mysterious item, The Ocean’s Lament, for their equally mysterious benefactor.

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Season 2 Trailer

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:00:15 GMT

A lot can change in 13 years…

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Dead On Arrival | Part 2: Risking It All

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:00:39 GMT

In this episode, our C-Listers do what they can to complete the mission.

Technomancy.

Knife vs Gun.

Plumbers unite.

It's time to make an exit.

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Dead On Arrival | Part 1: Coming In Hot

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:00:04 GMT

In this episode, our C-listers are thrown into the deep end.

Cyberpunk Criminals.

Evil Vice Presidents.

Mess in the Mess.

Let's go!

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Declassified Q&A No.2

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:00:32 GMT

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Ep. 44 - We’ll Meet Again

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:00:39 GMT

An epilogue.

Farewells come in all shapes and sizes.

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Ep.43 - The Battle of Westminster

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:00:40 GMT

The final mystery of our first season draws to a close in this explosive, nail biting finale.

With death looming over all of our investigators, will they manage to do what is necessary when the time comes?

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Ep.42 - The End of the Road

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:59:49 GMT

In this episode, the final confrontation of our first season begins.

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Ep.41 - The Call

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:00:30 GMT

In this episode, our investigators attempt to put a stop to Bale and the twisted magic he has brought to the world.

However, will they reach him before he is able to put his contingency plan into place?

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Ep.40 - Fight or Flight

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:00:42 GMT

In this episode, our Investigators find the safety of their haven disrupted by one disruption after another. Now they must choose - wade into the chaos at their doorstep or run and, perhaps, live to fight another day.

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Ep.39 - Keep Your Friends Close

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:00:56 GMT

Our investigators regroup in the relative safety of Evangeline’s childhood home. Little do they know, danger is just around the corner.

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Ep.38 - Everbright

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 01:00:48 GMT

The final mystery begins. Our investigators find themselves without allies in a city shrouded in smog and fear. However, are they truly as alone as they believe?

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The Final Mystery - Teaser Trailer

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:00:52 GMT

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Ep.37 - Time to Wake Up

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:00:20 GMT

On this episode of the Thorne Files Podcast, our investigators fight to escape the clutches of the malevolent Drude and the realm of Dream.

Will they survive to see the morning?

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The Nightmare's Wake | Part 6: Into The Void | AlienRPG

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:00:44 GMT

In this final episode of our AlienRPG miniseries, our spacefaring crew make a desperate escape back to their ship - will they make it back in one piece? And if they do, will they bring anything back with them?

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The Nightmare's Wake | Part 5: Charybdis | AlienRPG

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:00:39 GMT

Team B leave the bloodshed of the Haldin behind them for the moment and set a course to save the marooned members of their crew.

Question is, what else will they find?

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The Nightmare's Wake | Part 4: From Bad to Worse | AlienRPG

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:00:57 GMT

In this episode of our miniseries, our spacefaring crew come face to face with the evil that is lurking aboard their ship.

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The Nightmare's Wake | Part 3: While You Were Sleeping | AlienRPG

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:00:24 GMT

With the bodies piling up, our crew try to find a way to save those they can before it’s too late!

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

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:00:10 GMT

Our crew dig into the mystery revolving around their rude awakening and the disappearance of the rest of their crewmates.

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

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:00:06 GMT

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.

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Ep.36 - Ensnaring Slumber

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 01:00:47 GMT

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?

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Ep.35 - Sweet Dreams

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:14 GMT

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?

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Ep.34 - The Caledonian Sleeper

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:56:37 GMT

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.

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Ep.33 - Love and Loss

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:00:55 GMT

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.

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Ep.32 - A Price to be Paid

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:00:38 GMT

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!

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Ep.31 - Hollow Hall

Fri, 24 May 2024 01:00:16 GMT

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.

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Ep.30 - The Circle of Six

Fri, 10 May 2024 01:00:22 GMT

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?

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Ep.29 - Dangerous Deals

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:00:30 GMT

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.

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Ep.28 - Unwelcome Observers

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:00:30 GMT

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?

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Ep.27 - A Sort of Sanctuary

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:09:03 GMT

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?

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Ep.26 - Cold Blood

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:00:33 GMT

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?

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Ep.25 - Lost in the Mist

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:00:23 GMT

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?

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Ep.24 - Death of a Dentist

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:26:19 GMT

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?

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Ep.23 - Monsters and Murderers

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:52:28 GMT

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 episode, the events of the episode will be recapped in the next one.

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Ep.22 - A Dance with Death

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 02:00:17 GMT

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?

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Ep.21 - Terror in the Tunnels

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:00:38 GMT

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?

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Ten Christmas Candles

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:00:11 GMT

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!

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Declassified Q&A

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:00:58 GMT

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!

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Ep.20 - Windows Into the Soul

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 02:00:22 GMT

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?

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Ep.19 - A Moment to Reflect

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 02:00:07 GMT

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?

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Ep.18 - Stolen People

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:00:12 GMT

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?

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Ep.17 - Through a Glass Darkly

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:00:57 GMT

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?

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Ep.16 - Secrets & Strangers

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:00:23 GMT

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 delves into the past.

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Ep.15 - The Dragon's Descent

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 01:00:36 GMT

In this episode of The Thorne Files Podcast, our investigators find themselves locked in a battle for their lives as they confront the dragon of the McCulloch Collection. Fire burns, teeth bite and magic erupts as this mystery comes to a dramatic conclusion.

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Ep.14 - Up in Smoke

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 01:00:29 GMT

On this week's episode of The Thorne Files Podcast, our agents find themselves caught up in more questions than they can handle. Who is the mysterious force that seems to be pulling the strings all around them? Why does it want to release a dragon? Why do Evangeline's old friends not like her?

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Ep.13 - Embers Glow & Shadows Stir

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:00:08 GMT

The Agents of Thorne Investigations find themselves recovering after a dire confrontation with the dragon of the McCulloch Collection’s golden hoard.

While planning their next steps forward, they stumble on some information that reveals a few truths about the creature that appears to be pulling all the strings.

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Ep.12 - Out of the Frying Pan

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:30:18 GMT

The Agents of Thorne Investigations must do what they can to survive their first encounter with their quarry and protect those they can. As the flames spread and their worlds become engulfed in deadly perils, will they manage to see a way through this alive?

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Ep.11 - Feed the Flames

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:30:18 GMT

The Agents of Thorn Investigations find themselves face to face with the King's Treasure- the horde that seems to be at the center of everything that has happened - and come to the realisation that the beast protecting it may already be looking for a new victim to hunt.

Will they be too late to save the beast's prey?

Will they uncover what magic makes their quarry hard to find?

Will they figure out what powers are pulling the string?

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Ep.10 - The McCulloch Collection

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:00:11 GMT

The Agents of Thorne Investigations reconvene and discuss their next steps before visiting the mysterious McCulloch Collection- a museum that seems to be connected to every part of this mystery. As well as this, the suggestion that something else is at play starts to linger in the mind with the introduction of a strange, unknown figure.

Why has the beast the investigators are hunting come into the light now?

What are they going to do to save those it deems prey-worthy?

How are they possibly going to survive?

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Ep.9 - Burning Questions

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:00:28 GMT

The Agents of Thorne Investigations deal with the aftermath of their dabbling with Big Magic and resolve to dig further into the mystery at hand. Finding themselves drawn to a museum of antiquities and ancient treasures as well as the last sighting of the creature they are hunting, the team finds themselves confronted by a figure from one of their pasts.

Will they manage to find what they are looking for?

Will they avoid detection by those that are keeping an eye on them?

Will they choose not-absolutely-ridiculous fake names?

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Ep.8 - The Lure of Gold

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:00:57 GMT

The Agents of Thorne Investigations take refuge in the institute while they try to figure out what to do next. With the threat of a particularly dangerous foe on the horizon, to what lengths will they go to determine how best to beat it?

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Ep.7 - Playing With Fire

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:00:53 GMT

The agents of Thorne Investigations take stock in their last case only to find themselves thrust into their new one before they know it. With a stranger holding secrets back and a threat none of them every considered they'd ever have to face, will this new mystery prove to be too much for them?

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Ep.6 - Friends and Family

Fri, 26 May 2023 01:00:33 GMT

With their first mystery solved, the agents of Thorne Investigations discuss the case before returning to the comfort and relative safety of their homes and the offices of Thorne Investigations.

But, that does not mean everything is smooth sailing…

Tabitha gives her report.

Peter has a dangerous assignment.

Evangeline becomes reacquainted with an old friend.

Vera has breakfast with Hetty.

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Ep.5 - Fury of the Phantom

Fri, 12 May 2023 01:00:59 GMT

The Investigators have uncovered the dark secret hanging over Knockhill Farm - but are they too late?

Confronting the rage-fuelled spirit of Marcus Elliot once again, will the knowledge they have gained throughout their investigation be enough to deal with this terror before it consumes them all?

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Ep.4 - Murder's Melody

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:00:25 GMT

With death suddenly coming to disturb the nights of everyone at Knockhill Farm, the investigators find themselves pressed to unearth answers before whatever force threatens them strikes again.

Will they discover the source of the evil on the farm?

Will they manage to find a way to combat it?

Will they be too late?

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Ep.3 - Shots in the Dark

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:30:25 GMT

The agents of Thorne Investigations deal with the chaos of losing control in an enclosed environment.

A refuge is offered to them on Knockhill Farm, but will this haven turn out to be a safe place or will they find themselves further entangled in the dangers poisoning the area?

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Ep.2 - Dream a Little Dream

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 02:46:30 GMT

The agents of Thorne Investigations continue down to the West Midlands, to the house of Mary Harper and her daughter Laura. In the distance, Knockhill Farm looms ominously.

Will the Investigators be able to figure out what's causing Laura's traumatic dreams?

Will they be able to save her?

Will they be able to save themselves?

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Ep.1 - Introductions

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 02:45:26 GMT

For this first episode of The Thorne files podcast, we are introduced to the group of hunters that we will be following throughout the series of mysteries for this first season.

We are also introduced to our first mystery - one that more than one of the hunters has ties to.

But who are our hunters?

And what secrets do they keep close to their chests?

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The Thorne Files Trailer

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:10:16 GMT

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Thorne Files Promo

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:30:50 GMT

The Thorne Files Promo:

The Thorne Files is a Monster of the Week Actual play podcast detailing the exploits of agents working for Thorne Investigations at the tail-end of 1952 in the UK.

Mysteries will be explored.

Monsters will be hunted.

Secrets will be brought into the light.

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