The Thorne Files
- Episodes
- 134
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
A 'Monster of the Week' actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, with our first season set in 1952 and our second season set in 1965.
The podcast is a character-driven tale filled with psychological horrors and terrifying monsters both of the old world and the new. For fans of horror and RPGs (and the shenanigans that come along with them).
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Episodes 134
Ep.38 | Welcome to Dream
In this episode, our investigators bid fair well to the mortal world for now as they step into Dream - a land that is as dangerous as it is chaotic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Detainee Interview | Stravaig Castle & Tarnaskerry Report
Her Majesty’s Commission for Preternatural Affairs has questions - questions that our Chief Archivist, Angus McPherson, will try to answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fetters Will Burst | Part 8: Garmr | Vaesen
In this finale of our Vaesen special, our investigators come face to face with the beast that stalks the disturbed ancient burial grounds. The guard dog of Hel itself. Garmr. Hosted on Acast. See …
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In this finale of our Vaesen special, our investigators come face to face with the beast that stalks the disturbed ancient burial grounds.
The guard dog of Hel itself.
Garmr.
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Fetters Will Burst | Part 7: Pylons | Vaesen
With answers starting to surface, our investigators must race to disrupt a ritual set to unleash a deadly creature upon the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fetters Will Burst | Part 6: Sanctum | Vaesen
In this episode, our investigators learn that Eric Bjørnson has been meddling with powers that he has no right to meddle with - ones that very well may mean death and destruction for us all. Hosted on Acast …
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In this episode, our investigators learn that Eric Bjørnson has been meddling with powers that he has no right to meddle with - ones that very well may mean death and destruction for us all.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fetters Will Burst | Part 5: Telegraphy Syndicate | Vaesen
Our investigators find themselves in the headquarters of the SWTS and uncover more than they first expected they might. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fetters Will Burst | Part 4: Anundshög | Vaesen
With an ancient burial site potentially disturbed by the mysterious work of the SWTS, our investigators find a way in with a strangely familiar face. But are they too late to stop the forces that are now being …
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With an ancient burial site potentially disturbed by the mysterious work of the SWTS, our investigators find a way in with a strangely familiar face. But are they too late to stop the forces that are now being pushed into the light?Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fetters Will Burst | Part 3: The Police Station | Vaesen
With the connections between the SWTS and the mysterious goings on becoming more clear - our investigators find that sometimes asking questions can merely lead to more questions needing to be answered. Hosted …
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With the connections between the SWTS and the mysterious goings on becoming more clear - our investigators find that sometimes asking questions can merely lead to more questions needing to be answered.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fetters Will Burst | Part 2: Västerås Hospital | Vaesen
In this second part of our Vaesen special, our investigators look into the mysterious shooting of one of their colleagues and discover that there is altogether more to this mystery than first meets the eye …
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In this second part of our Vaesen special, our investigators look into the mysterious shooting of one of their colleagues and discover that there is altogether more to this mystery than first meets the eye.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fetters Will Burst | Part 1: Castle Gyllencreutz | Vaesen
In this continuation of our beloved Vaesen special, we pick up 2 and a half years later. Ingrid, Victor and Elizabeth may be older and seemingly more prepared for the supernatural - but will they be ready for …
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In this continuation of our beloved Vaesen special, we pick up 2 and a half years later. Ingrid, Victor and Elizabeth may be older and seemingly more prepared for the supernatural - but will they be ready for the perils that lie ahead?Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Declassified Q&A 5
Tune in as the cast and keeper of The Thorne files dig into the big questions like: what NPCs would you like to see returning to the story? Where do wee see our PCs ending up after the conclusion of this …
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Tune in as the cast and keeper of The Thorne files dig into the big questions like: what NPCs would you like to see returning to the story? Where do wee see our PCs ending up after the conclusion of this season? What is the general emotional state of our characters?
And, as ever, which of the PCs is the hottest.
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Ep.37 | Before we Dream
In this interlude between mysteries, our investigators take the time to reflect on the previous mystery and say a lot of things that drastically NEED to be said! Expect emotional moments.Themes and …
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In this interlude between mysteries, our investigators take the time to reflect on the previous mystery and say a lot of things that drastically NEED to be said! Expect emotional moments.
Themes and Topics:
Injury
Religion
Music:
(Agnes and Ronnie’s conversation) ’Time Has Come’ by The Benign One Ones
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Ep.36 | From the Depths
In this episode, our investigators are out of time. As the ocean rises up to crash upon Skael Wick, they must make one final, desperate attempt to save the innocent lives trapped on the island.Topics and …
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In this episode, our investigators are out of time. As the ocean rises up to crash upon Skael Wick, they must make one final, desperate attempt to save the innocent lives trapped on the island.
Topics and Themes:
Violence
Gore (flaying)
Peril
Imprisonment/Captivity
Music in Episode:
’Jolly Sailor Bold (the Drowned Version)’ by Danny
Timekeeper’s Lullaby by The Moody Monarch
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Ep.35 | Turning Tides
In this episode, our investigators are on a race against the clock to find a missing princess. Forced to split up in this moment of crisis, they find themselves in far more danger than ever before.Topics & …
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In this episode, our investigators are on a race against the clock to find a missing princess. Forced to split up in this moment of crisis, they find themselves in far more danger than ever before.
Topics & Themes:
Injury (bleeding out)
Deep Water
Gun Violence
Gore
Explosives
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Ep.34 | Parasites
In this episode, our investigators come face to horrible face with a creature from Gwydion’s past - leading to magical chaos, deadly hunts and the end for one of our characters drawing near. Themes and …
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In this episode, our investigators come face to horrible face with a creature from Gwydion’s past - leading to magical chaos, deadly hunts and the end for one of our characters drawing near.
Themes and Topics:
Body Horror
Gore
Helminthophobia (Worms beneath skin)
Threat to Life
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Ep.33 | Personal Demons
In this episode, our investigators look into the connections a familiar criminal has to the current goings-on on Tarnaskerry. However, it will quickly become clear that there is something far darker lurking… …
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In this episode, our investigators look into the connections a familiar criminal has to the current goings-on on Tarnaskerry. However, it will quickly become clear that there is something far darker lurking… just below the surface.
Topics & Themes:
Torture
Sleep Deprivation
Body Horror
Death
Worms
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Ep.32 | Providence
In this episode, our investigators stumble upon a wrecked ship - one that holds secrets that will only go to making their time on Tarnaskerry far more complicated. Themes and Topics:DrugsViolence/Death Hosted …
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In this episode, our investigators stumble upon a wrecked ship - one that holds secrets that will only go to making their time on Tarnaskerry far more complicated.
Themes and Topics:
Drugs
Violence/Death
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Ep.31 | The Peninsula House
In this episode, our investigators head into the town of Skael Wick to find any trace of the missing princess. The secrets of the town’s people pale in comparison to those found in old Kincaid house - remote …
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In this episode, our investigators head into the town of Skael Wick to find any trace of the missing princess. The secrets of the town’s people pale in comparison to those found in old Kincaid house - remote and trapped by the ocean.
Topics and Themes:
Death
PTSD
War Crimes (mentioned in a historical context)
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Ep.30 | The Dreaming and the Damned
A bridge is built between the mortal realm and dream while the Tidal Court issued a promise to our investigators. Time is running out. Topics and Themes:Claustrophobia Flaying/Violence Hosted on Acast. See …
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A bridge is built between the mortal realm and dream while the Tidal Court issued a promise to our investigators. Time is running out.
Topics and Themes:
Claustrophobia
Flaying/Violence
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Ep.29 | Nuckelavee
In this episode, our investigators find out a bit more about what is going on at Northreach Fisheries, they have a run in with a Witchhunter and meet an agent of the tidal court that is, if nothing else, deeply …
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In this episode, our investigators find out a bit more about what is going on at Northreach Fisheries, they have a run in with a Witchhunter and meet an agent of the tidal court that is, if nothing else, deeply unpleasant to be around.
Topics and Themes:
Drowning
Violence
Gore
Nuckelavee - look them up. They are nasty.
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Ep.28 | Skael Wick
In this episode our investigators start a new mystery on the isle of Tarnaskerry, in the remote fishing village of Skael Wick. Can a place as small as this hold all the secrets the investigators are searching …
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In this episode our investigators start a new mystery on the isle of Tarnaskerry, in the remote fishing village of Skael Wick. Can a place as small as this hold all the secrets the investigators are searching for? One thing is for certain, there's plenty more beneath the surface here than that which first meets the eye.
Topics and Themes:
Violence/Death
Open Ocean
Drowning
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Declassified Q&A 4
Listen as the cast of The Thorne Files digs in on the important questions like: what the fuck was up with that? And are there going to be more hot NPCs?Also we talk about plans for the future and rag on …
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Listen as the cast of The Thorne Files digs in on the important questions like: what the fuck was up with that? And are there going to be more hot NPCs?
Also we talk about plans for the future and rag on eachother a whole bunch. It’s a good time!
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Ep. 27 | Part 2 - Favours
In this conclusion of our interlude, things go from tricky to down-right complicated. Gwyd is given a warning as well as a job. Sister Agnes/Jenny gets some perspective - in two different directions.Topics and …
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In this conclusion of our interlude, things go from tricky to down-right complicated.
Gwyd is given a warning as well as a job.
Sister Agnes/Jenny gets some perspective - in two different directions.
Topics and Themes:
Government Control
Alcoholism
Threats of Violence
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Ep. 27 | Part 1 - Baba Yaga
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. Hosted on Acast. See …
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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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.26 - The Queen of Three Parts
The Queen arrives at Stravaig Castle. It’s time for our investigators to make an exit. Themes and Topics:WarDestruction of Property/ExplosionsDeath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 25 - The Fate of the Spear
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 ShootingTraumaGore Hosted on Acast. See …
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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
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 …
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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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