The Magnus Archives - RQ Network Feed Drop – [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)

Episode Date: November 10, 2025

Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Introduction and outro by Karim Kronfli.   You can listen to the next exciting episode of REDACTED by clicking on this link, or by searching for REDACTED wherever you find podcasts, or on the Rusty Quill websiteIn episode one, Jacob Kane makes a big life change.Starring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)Content WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong languageFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone, it's Kareem, the voice of Simon Fairchild and the Magnus Archives. Today, I'm here to introduce you to a brand new show on the RQ network, Redacted, a procedural monster of the week audio drama from the creators of the grotto and the cellulettes. Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late brother's life, in hopes of a fresh start. Instead, a finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within the redacted unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. Each week, they'll face up against a different threat or aberration.

In this first episode of Redacted, we meet Jacob as he unwittingly becomes entangled in a world of paranormal forces and secret agendas, starring familiar names and voices, including Jamie Preturnis, Athen, Jeffrey, Reddick, Nathan Lunsford, Harlan Guthrie and more. New episodes of this series release weekly. Find them by searching for Redacted wherever you listen to podcasts, or by clicking the link in the show notes. For more information, visit the Redacted Unit. or www.RustyQuil.com.

Have fun and enjoy the episode. Hello, my name is Athen, and this is the first part of our pilot episode of Redacted, our Monster of the Week horror comedy. Part 2 and 3 are out now, so once this is over, you can check out the links below or visit theredactedunit.com for more. Hey, hey, Mom. Yeah, yeah, I know it's late. I'm sorry, I just wanted to call you before the police do.

There's been an accident. No, no, I'm fine, a couple of scratches, but, Mom, are you sitting down? Yeah, I think it would be best if you did. It's dad. He, uh, he was thrown from the car. You must not have had his belt on. Mom, Dad is...

He didn't make it. Who... Who was driving? Well, I was, but it's not my fault. Mom, it's raining, and the car just started sliding, and I... No, no, Mom, please. Mom, please, don't go, Mom, please. Thank you, Jacob.

That was great, but... Did you prepare? any of the material we sent you? So I looked it over. I just don't think that it really resonated with the character. None of the dialogue really showed the gravitas that I think he deserves. Jacob, Jacob, we appreciate that the care put into your craft, but production really has a singular vision for this character.

Look, I get that there's a vision and all, but the lines that were sent to me were just so pedestrian. You are aware that the writer is sitting. At this table, correct? Uh, hey. I am sorry. I, look, I didn't mean anything by it. All writers have to start somewhere, right?

Jacob, we can't use alternate dialogue. The script is locked. We need to hear the lines as written. If you could, please just start again with the provided material. Whenever you're ready. Uh... ...uh... Okay, so you didn't do the audition then.

No, I did do it. It just wasn't what they wanted. They wanted some brainless nobody to recite their amateur script exactly as written. Right, right, okay. Yeah, you mean like, I don't know, an actor that. Look, if they wanted an actor, I would have heard. back by now. You do realize how pretentious you sound when you get like this, right? Like, you have to hear that, right? I wouldn't call it pretentious per se. I prefer to look at it as having artistic integrity. Okay, well, yeah, all of that, whatever that is, it doesn't pay the bills, Jacob. And

also, I don't think it's even possible to say per se without being pretentious. So, look, I'm not going to waste my time reciting derivative bullshit for a part as an unnamed victim on some random crime show. That character could have come back in future episodes, and it would lead to more work. Uh, no. I read the script. That character is dead before the theme song plays. Okay, fine. Then, I don't know, have you given any thought to picking up some, like, sidework or something?

You know, to subsidize your artistic integrity, you know? Like a job? Yeah, like a job. I don't know, man. Look, I know it's rough, but you can have a day job and still make time for acting. I mean, look, my job never stopped me from doing music. I'm able to do both. Yeah, about that. What is it that you even do?

Jacob, you know this. I mean, supply chain management. Right, yeah, I know we talked about it, but like, what does, what does that mean? Is it not obvious? Jacob, I, I managed supply chains. This whole time, I thought you supplied chains to management. What? I don't know, like bike shops, stuff, places that need chains. You're kidding, right? Hi, who had the BLT? right here thank you you bet so you had the egg that's me the egg thank you

of course enjoy so did you just order one egg yeah just one singular egg struggling artists remember homie I'm buying you can get more than one egg you know that right look you don't need to do that apparently I do otherwise you're gonna order breakfast like a weirdo now you're done you're already done and now you're just watching me eat no I'll I got it fine thank you you're welcome I don't mind. Honestly, it's more for me than you, anyway. I come here a lot. Like, right, this is one of my favorite spots,

and you're kind of embarrassing me. Okay. With your egg. Okay. You might be right about that survival job, by the way. With mom and everything, I could probably use a change of pace, at least for a little while.

Hey, is your place hiring? No, no, you would hate supplying James. the links and the hooks and the hoops and stuff. But, but I can help you with your resume. I mean, I know all the corporate buzzwords, right? We can knock it out. It'll be super easy, promise.

Thanks. I might take you up on that. Do you need a lift to the cemetery tonight, or you said? Nah, I'll walk over later. Thank you, though. You know, it's really crazy. Mom's been gone for a week now, and still nothing. from Jordan.

Yeah. When was the last time you talked to him? About two years? Man. I don't know. I just thought he would show up for something like this. Yeah. So did Mom.

You know, towards the end, there were some nights where my mom would actually call me, Jordan. Well, I mean, you guys are twins, and she was really confused at the end. It makes sense that she would get you too mixed up. But I know it's hard, you know? Yeah, yeah. I know it isn't right, but I would actually play along sometimes.

I don't know. I thought it could actually make her proud for once. No, Jacob, don't. You can't go there. Don't do that. You know she loved you, and everybody could tell she was proud of you. I mean, she talked about it all the time. You don't, don't do that.

It was still different with him. She would constantly bring him up, wondering how he was doing. She missed him. I, I still miss him. Still my brother. I know. And I'm, I'm sorry. Really.

It's looking, uh, it's looking pretty bad out there, dude. You're sure you don't want to ride? Dude, I'll be fine. I'm not a child. Are you sure? Because you sort of eat like. one, so. Oh, shit.

Oh, who is it? Casting, maybe? Maybe you got the part? Possibly? No, landlord. Oh, that's awesome. I didn't even realize you audition for a landlord. That's incredible.

No, fucking idiot. My landlord. Should I pick it up? Um, yeah, probably. Jacob Kane. Hey, Phil, how are you? Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down. Take it easy.

Yes, yes, that is correct. He sounds mad. Sounds mad. Look, I'm sorry, okay? I'm a few months late. A few months. A few months. I actually had a big audition today that I think went really...

I'll have the rent in no time. Will you? I don't think you will. Whoa, let's not get too hasty, Phil. Please, calm down. Okay. Okay, I'm on my way. I'm right down the street.

I'll be there in one minute. Don't do anything. Bye-bye. So, how do we think that went? Oh, great. Just great. He said he's about to chain up the door to my apartment, wonder who supplied him with that. Oh, okay. Fucking asshole. I need to go. Cool. Do you want me to, I don't know, order you an egg to go? Maybe, maybe you'll get hungry later. Or maybe he wants an egg. I don't know. He seems like an egg guy, possibly. Wait, there. No. I ate. Yeah, my food. I'll talk to you later. Okay. Thanks for the feast. Yeah, see ya. Wait, Jacob, before you go, you know I have your best. You know I have your best. right? Like, no matter what happens, I'll cover for you, if need be. You know that, right?

Yeah. Okay. Fuck this slow-ass elevator. I don't have time for this. Whoa, whoa, what are you doing? What does it look like I'm doing? Changing your locks. Yeah, I can see that, but why? You know why. Look, I'm really sorry. Just give me a little more time.

You know I'm good for it. It's quite evident that you are not good for it. You're behind three months. I know, I've just been dealing with a lot. My mom... I don't care about your mom. But she's dead. Unless she left you a little cash to pay the rent,

I don't give a shit. that I didn't mean it like that I am sorry for your loss but that doesn't change anything with this come on quit looking at me that way fine you know what fine I'll give you Two weeks. Two weeks. Perfect. Two weeks to get me everything you owe. It should not be a problem.

Not a problem at all. Thank you. So much. I'll have the money for you very soon. No worries at all, Phil. Not a problem. Yeah. Right.

Two weeks. Two weeks. Two weeks. This is going to be. a problem. Hey, Mom. I'm going to have to cut this short. Really sucks out here.

I brought flowers this time. But they're just... going to blow away. I'll bring them back next time. Should have taken Eli up on that ride. I had another audition today and got another rejection. They were a way tougher audience than you were. I'll never forget.

stupid little plays I would put on in the living room. You tell everyone I was going to be the next De Niro. You're always my biggest fan. And look where I am now. My biggest role is still that car insurance commercial where I had that one line. But what about my deductible? I think I need a reset. I don't want to be known as that guy who almost booked the Hulu show or

Jacob, who needs a loan to cover rent. I keep trying to convince myself this is just a rough patch. But maybe it's just... Maybe it's just my life. Eli's still trying to convince me to pick up a steady day job as agonizing as that sounds. I'm just not sure if that will be enough.

Hello? Who's there? You. Hey! Stop! I know it's you! Talk to me, damn it! It is you! I knew I saw you! You need to get out of the car.

Now... Are you kidding me, Jordan? Jacob... Get out. I can count on one. one hand the number of times I've seen you in the last seven years, and all you have to say to me is get out? Why are you even here?

Is your guilt finally catching up with you? I did you. She kept asking for you, you know, where's Jordan? Is Jordan coming? I had to lie to her. Tell her you were on your way that you got held up. Hello? This is the part where you explained things to me?

Where the fuck have you been? I'm sorry, Jacob Oh, okay then I guess if you're sorry I'll just hop on out and go back to taking care of everything on my own That beard looks stupid by the way Just get out

Shit Kane, we just want to talk Roll down the window Uh, who are these people? Listen to me Whatever happens next Keep your face down Don't tell them your name

Don't tell them anything Whatever Hargrove wants, it can wait. Hargrove disagrees. You're out of time. Oh, did this guy bring you flowers? We're in a cemetery. Asshole. No, no.

That kind of name-calling is uncalled for. Who's this with you? He's nobody. A friend of a friend who knew my mother. A friend of a friend. friend. Really? Hey, buddy. Who are you? Is your belt on? What? No, it's not... Hey! Christ, Jordan! Do you just run him over?

Jesus fucking Christ! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! You just fucking hit that guy! What do we do? What do we do? Oh, fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck! What the fuck is going on, Jordan? Listen to me carefully. I need to drop you off somewhere far away from here. You can come back. What are you talking about? Who are those people? There's no way I can explain it to you. You need to trust me. This is for your own good. Trust you? I barely even know you. There's about 800 bucks in cash below the scene. Use that to get away. Stop. I'll drop you off it. Tell me what's going on. I told you I can't. That isn't good enough. I want to fucking answer. Would you stop interrupting me? Tell me what's going on. Look out!

Oh, Oh, Oh. Fuck. Jordan, shit. Are you good? God damn it. Oh, fuck.

Jordan! Jordan! Help me open this... open this shit. Hang on. The door's stuck. Jacob, you need to stay with me. I'm going to get you out of here. Can you roll down the window? You got to watch your back. My job. Fuck. This is all my fault. My job. Okay, it's fine. I'll use your briefcase. Look away. Stupid fucking window, come on! No, don't apologize.

You can apologize after we get you out of the car. Jordan, you still haven't told me where the fuck you've been. You can't just... just get out of it! Jordan! Jordan, please! Jordan, wake up! Jordan, wake up! George, please, I just got your back. Just wake up, please.

Please wake up. Uh, where we're in threat for intubation as that's dropped in a night to go. Uh, where, where am I? Sir, you were in a serious accident. You're lucky. Most folks in a crash like that would be done for. The only thing we recovered was your briefcase. Officer. What?

The only thing. My brother. brother was driving. I have to get him. I... Sir, you need to sit still. You're in an ambulance. You're safe. Take a deep breath with me. Okay. Okay. Shit. Hi, I'm Jody. I'm in the empty.

We're taking care of you. We're in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Sir, can you tell me your name? My name? I'm sorry. Yeah, like a job. Sing me. It's quite a different that you are now. It makes sense that you again, I'm sorry, you know what?

I don't hear you. Jordan. My name is Jordan. Thank you for listening to the first part of our premiere episode of Redacted. Starring, Jamie Petronus is Jacob Cain, Athens as Eli Reyes, Dan Morris from Fearsine as a strict producer, and Jeffrey Reddick from Final Destination as the Anxious Screenwriter, Karen Neat as the server, and James Spurney as Phil the landlord,

Nathan Lunsford from the Storage Papers plays Jordan Cain, Harlan Guthrie from Malevolent plays one of the thugs, and Zoddy Lee plays the other thug. Ben Akira Spencer as the officer, and Joanna Descalite as Jodi the Paramedic. Thank you for supporting the show. Part 2 starts right now. you can listen to the next episode of Redacted right now just click the link in the description

or search for Redacted wherever you listen to podcasts for more information visit the redactedunit.com or www rusty quill.com thanks for listening