The Magnus Archives

Join Lydia Nicholas, an accomplished actress and tabletop RPG enthusiast, and Alex Newell, also a talented actor and gamer, as they embark on a cosmic adventure in Mothership! They dive into character creation, adding quirky touches like biohazard symbols and shot glasses. Expect wild character dynamics, humorous emergencies aboard their spaceship, and the tension of catastrophic failures. The group explores the impacts of stress on gameplay, all while maintaining a playful banter that keeps the thrill alive. Prepare for chaos in the universe!

The Archives can sometimes be an inspiring place.Anthology 1StreetsA Country WalkBiscuitsRainsContent warnings:Mentions of: food, spidersTranscripts:PDF - https://bit.ly/3h2orvwDOC - https://bit.ly/3dryRmcThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support.If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Performed by Alexander J. NewallWritten by Anil GodigamuweEdited by Alexander J. Newall, Nico Vettese & Catherine RinellaProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop & https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International LicenceFor 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.

Ben Meredith, an actor celebrated for his work in immersive audio drama, joins the discussion on the chilling tale 'New Roots.' They dive into the eerie themes of the story, exploring deep emotional connections shadowed by death and decay. Meredith shares insights into the creative process behind portraying layers of fear and despair, and the impact of graphic body horror on storytelling. The captivating conversation reveals how unsettling narratives can resonate with listeners, merging horror with haunting reflections on life and memory.

Our third piece for the fourth Rusty Fears writing competition is "The Final Culling" written by Miranda B, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner and performed by Sue Sims.Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.Content warnings:Eco-horror & extinctionMass death (animal)ThalassophobiaSharksDiscussions of: pollution & global warming, natural disastersMentions of: death & injury, bloodSFX: continuous low-pitched & high-pitched droneTranscripts:PDF - https://bit.ly/3wuLLr5DOC - https://bit.ly/3iK3wP5Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support.If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Edited by Nico Vettese & Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop & https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International LicenceFor 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.

This week, as part of our fourth Rusty Fears writing competition, we present "The Budding" written by Thekla Kenneison, directed by Hannah Preisinger and performed by Fay Roberts.Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.Content warnings:Anxiety & imposter syndromeBody horrorTeethGraphic self-injurySelf-recriminations & self-doubtOccasional second-person POVParanoiaDiscussions of: injuries & pain, medical issues, self-hatred, bloodMentions of: nightmaresSFX: continuous low-pitched & high-pitched drone, throbbingTranscripts:PDF - https://bit.ly/3v6GPanDOC - https://bit.ly/3v9tXAhThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support.If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Edited by Nico Vettese & Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop & https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International LicenceFor 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.

Karim Kronfli, an award-winning performer, joins the discussion to explore fear's psychological grip through compelling storytelling. He delves into the chilling tale of 'Nazar,' revealing the intense dynamics of superstition and psychological horror between two roommates. The podcast examines how fear manifests in our lives, showcasing gripping personal anecdotes that resonate with listeners. The rich interplay of comfort and unease provides a captivating backdrop to their exploration of the uncanny and the unknown.

We hope you enjoy this episodes of What the Ghost? presented by Georgie Barker.Content Warnings:Cemeteries & tombsGhostsHuman remains & desecrationVampiresDiscussion of: death & burial, the occult, foodMentions of: war, injurySFX: continued high pitched sounds, bells, shoutingTranscripts:PDF - https://bit.ly/34mO7f4DOC - https://bit.ly/3wzOQpjThank you to all our Patrons for your continued supportIf you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Written by Sasha SiennaEdited by Annie Fitch & Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesPerformances"Georgie Barker" - Sasha SiennaSoundeffects this week by dsp9000, JohnsonBrandEditing, TrygveN, HMTSCCSound, InspectorJ & previously credited artists via freesound.orgMusic;- Selected tracks by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/ full list here; https://bit.ly/3foprJK- "Wizard's Duel" by Skinny PigCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop & https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International LicenceFor 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.

Jonny and Alex listen to clips from The Magnus Archives, selected by Rusty Quill Patreon supporters, and regale us with stories of production some more true than others. Content WarningsSpoilers for all of The Magnus ArchivesCharacter deathsPhysical violence (inc. self-injury & SFX)Explicit languageDiscussions of: blades, ghosts, human remains, death & murderMentions of: insects, traumaSFX: high pitched sounds, screaming, staticTranscripts:PDF - https://cutt.ly/zb0SfUpDOC - https://cutt.ly/5b0SyMZEdited this week by Nico Vettese and Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann Davies Check out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe Please rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear. Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com The Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International LicenceFor 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.

Alex and Jonny answer as many questions as they can from the Season 5 mailbag in the final part of our Q&A series.Thank you to everyone who submitted a question!Featuring: Jonathan Sims & Alexander J. NewallContent warnings:Spoilers for all of The Magnus ArchivesInnuendoExplicit languageDiscussions of: thalassophobia, canon-typical apocalypse & trauma, food, death (inc. mass death) & murderMentions of: rot, addiction & mind control, violence, homelessness, explosionsThank you to all our Patrons for your continued supportIf you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Edited this week by Nico Vettese & Alexander J. NewallProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop & https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International LicenceFor 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.

Alex here with an exciting announcement!RQ network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters. We will start by championing the greatest in audio drama podcasting. Beginning with FIVE exciting shows you can listen to right now on rustyquill.comNot to fear we will still be producing plenty of new Rusty Quill Original Podcasts.Join us in welcoming:Cryptids Written by Alexander V Thompson and produced by Wild Obscura, Devin Shepherd, Gabriel Rosenstein and Nora Unkel. Directed by Devin Shepherd.The Deca Tapes Written and Directed by Lex Noteboom.How it Ends Written and Directed by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie Resendes.Old Gods of Appalachia Produced by DeepNerd Media. Written and Directed by Steve Shell and Cam Collins.The Storage Papers Produced by Grinner Media. Written and Performed by Jeremy Enfinger.Announcement Transcript: https://bit.ly/3y0c4qbYou can listen to these shows wherever you get you podcasts or on www.rustyquill.comFor more info on these new shows visit: https://rustyquill.com/rq-network-introducing-our-new-shows/Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comFor 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.