The Magnus Protocol Hiatus: Spin-off, Live Play, and Merchandise Updates

Hiatus and Release Schedule

• 🎙️ The Magnus Protocol is entering a pre-planned hiatus following Episode 50, marking the end of Season 2, Act 2.
• 🗓️ This break between acts is longer than usual due to the team balancing workloads in an incredibly packed 2025 for Rusty Quill.
• 🚀 The show is confirmed to return in 2026.

Upcoming Content: Sheeple Chase Spin-off

• 🎧 A brand-new, 6-episode spin-off podcast titled Sheeple Chase will be released on The Magnus feed.
• 📜 This fictional podcast, set before The Magnus Protocol, features conspiracy enthusiast Georgie Barker and faux-sceptic Celia Ripley.
• 🔍 Each episode will explore a conspiracy theory, with hosts discussing the evidence for and against, while Celia's motives and Georgie's paranoia create tension.
• ✨ Sheeple Chase was a stretch goal unlocked during the Kickstarter campaign.

Live Event: Magnus Live: The Hilltop

• 🎭 A fully-staged, two-act play, Magnus Live: The Hilltop, is set to debut in London this October.
• 🌟 The play will feature fan-favourite characters from both The Magnus Archives and The Magnus Protocol.
• 🎬 Rehearsals are underway, with the Rusty Quill team handling costumes, set design, and backdrops.
• 🎥 Although tickets are sold out, a professional videographer will record the play, with distribution details to be announced later.

Official Merchandise and Support

• 🎁 Official Magnus merchandise is available for gift-giving, including handcrafted wooden dice trays and towers from Harps Corp.
• 🛍️ Bespoke perfume scents like "Jon & Martin" and "Ex Altiora" from Sucreabeille, and a limited-edition Magnus microphone from Sontronics are also featured.
• 🌐 More merchandise and support options can be found at rustyquill.com/support.
• ❤️ The team expresses gratitude for listener enthusiasm, especially thanking paid subscribers on Patreon for their direct contributions to creating Rusty Quill Original podcasts.