

The Magnus Archives
Rusty Quill
“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing!This multi-award winning and record breaking epic horror anthology features elements of the supernatural and the eldritch while blending genres of horror, mystery, tragedy and romance in to a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the worlds most popular horror podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 27min
The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 1
In this special adventure, Ian Hayles brings to life Alphonse Platt, a cynical occultist, while Pip Gladwin portrays Barry Knap, the inquisitive protector of the Listening Club. Together, they navigate a mysterious TTRPG setup inspired by the podcast universe. The duo dives into character creation, sharing playful banter and exploring unique roles like an elocutionist and investigator. Expect thrilling storytelling and deep dives into their characters' backstories, creating a captivating dynamic as they pursue eldritch adventures.

Dec 10, 2025 • 29min
RQ Network Feed Drop – Remnants Ep. 1-
This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many incredible podcasts on the RQ Network: Remnants, which is currently releasing its second season. Remnants is a weekly, thrilling, dark fantasy, audio drama filled with mystery and has just launched on the RQ Network. When we die, the remnants of us return to the First and Last Place. Our fate is decided by Sir and his new Apprentice, who read our remnants to determine whether they should be re-shelved or discarded. But what are the criteria? What happens to discarded souls? How are new lives for the re-shelved determined? And why, after untold stretches of existence, has Sir decided that he needs help to do it? Remnants explores the boundaries between right and wrong, examining humanity from its brightest and best to its darkest and most frightening, and all the grey in between. The Apprentice soon discovers that when we judge others, we often expose truths about ourselves. Remnants is from Eira Major the same brilliant creator behind the Spirit Box Radio and Not Quite Dead. Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Remnants on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about Remnants check out its official website. Credits: Written and Created by Eira Major Content warnings: - Coarse language - Implications of child neglect and endangerment - Descriptions of a fascist regime - Descriptions of violence - References to sex - Implications of murder For 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.

Nov 10, 2025 • 22min
RQ Network Feed Drop – [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)
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.

Nov 6, 2025 • 15min
Sheeple Chase 6 - [Unreleased] Magnus Opus
[information not found]Content Warnings:· immolation· death· mobs/group murder· human experimentationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellar, Catherine RinellaMusic by Nico VetteseArt by April SumnerSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comSheeple Chase and The Magnus Protocol are a derivative products of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For 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.

Oct 30, 2025 • 18min
Sheeple Chase 5 - Coke-Conspirators
It's a cola conundrum!This week Georgie and Celia breakdown Big Bottling Business.Content Warnings:· Mentions of: drugsTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseArt by April SumnerSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comSheeple Chase and The Magnus Protocol are a derivative products of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For 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.

Oct 23, 2025 • 19min
Sheeple Chase 4 - Strife on Mars
The evidence speaks for itself.This week Georgie and Celia discuss the possibility we aren't alone.Content Warnings:· Mentions of: death, disappearanceTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by April SumnerWritten by Sasha SiennaScript Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseArt by April SumnerSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comSheeple Chase and The Magnus Protocol are a derivative products of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For 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.

Oct 21, 2025 • 19min
RQ Network Feed Drop – Hollow Disciple - S1: E1 - Extraction
Join Rosa Oliveira, the savvy XO of the salvage crew, and Lars Ammerson, a daring scavenger, as they navigate a darkly thrilling adventure aboard a derelict ship. They grapple with eerie visuals and unsettling radio silence while following the desperate screams of their missing crew. The duo debates whether the sounds are a cruel joke or a genuine threat. As they uncover the truth about the sinister vessel, tension escalates, leading to a chilling crisis that could change everything for the crew of The Elpis.

Oct 16, 2025 • 16min
Sheeple Chase 3 - Da, Minister
Dive into the intriguing world of government espionage with a curious case about a Lithuanian raincoat salesman and potential KGB connections. Discover the uncanny claims surrounding Harold Wilson, investigate the credibility of defector Anatoly Golitsyn, and explore MI5's surveillance tactics. Witness the eerie tales of paranormal happenings in Downing Street and alleged plots aimed at ousting Wilson. With a decisive verdict on whether Wilson was a Soviet agent, this exploration of conspiracies is sure to keep you hooked!

Oct 9, 2025 • 16min
Sheeple Chase 2 - Spray it Ain't So
Plane spotting takes a dark turn as the hosts explore the chilling possibility of government experiments on civilians. They dive into conspiracy theories surrounding chemtrails versus harmless contrails, scrutinizing photographic evidence and mind control claims rooted in history. The discussion expands to weather manipulation and the potential unintended effects of contrails on global warming. Historical military trials raise eyebrows about chemical releases. Is it all fiction, or is there something lurking behind the clouds?

Oct 6, 2025 • 28min
RQ Network Feed Drop - The Grotto: 1: Buried Alive
In this chilling tale, Matt grapples with grief after a recent loss, turning to spelunking for distraction. Joined by his friend David, he explores a historic grotto adorned with mysterious graffiti. As they venture deeper, danger strikes in the form of a cave collapse, leaving Matt trapped and battling his fears. Amidst near-death experiences and haunting hallucinations of Emily, he struggles to confront his pain. The journey concludes in the hospital, prompting Matt to reflect on loss and whether he can face the darkness again.


