
The Magnus Archives
“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.
Latest episodes

May 7, 2020 • 25min
MAG 166 - The Worms
Case ########-6.Lamentation of those left below. Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Darria Leigh Dennison, Grace Anne, Alex Surname, Teaghan McCreary, Kairon Coates, Shuu, T. A., Fitzlet, Chrys Sterling, Evan Cody, Mandy Huynh, smallmediumproblems, Big Carl, Babet Halberstadt, Azaana, Nick Oliverio, Annemarie Windhorst, Say, Claire Martin, Brooke Griffith, Angela DeFrancis, Rebecca, Emrys, stef, Emory L, leah addison, Brianna Craveiro, Rym SAOUD, Taran Winnie, James Cunningham, Kaiya Lewis-Marlow, Bex, James Furber, Sami Yuhas, Creatrixanimi, Hannah Francis, Anna Sparlin, Vasya, Hilliard, Ashley Andersen If you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Nico Vettese, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann Davies.Content warnings:- Screams - Claustrophobia - Reported violence- Dehumanisation - Anxiety- Suffocation - Worms (including SFX)- Explicit languageSound effects this week by khenshom, cameronmusic, crcavol, elvish_paisley, tomattka, visions68, Pep_Molina, tvilgiat, AlineAudio, drotzruhn, giddster, jorickhoofd, jacobmathiassen, AderuMoro, purplereptar, silversatyr, FreqMan, tosha73, DigestContent, xtrgamr, UncleSigmund, Triad330670, thanvannispen, tim.kahn, FreqMan, Paul Sinnett, GiovanniProvenzale, lzmraul, sandufi, dav0r, Anthousai, rkeato, theshuggie, youandbiscuitme, khenshom, DanielsonIII, el-bee, viznoman, kyles, TimPryor, spookymodem, ohmypro, SilentStrikeZ, aUREa & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Performances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims - "Helen Richardson" - Imogen Harris - "Annabelle Cane" - Chioma NwaliobaSpecial Thanks to this week's sponsor "Crypto-Z" for more information visit www.euphonie.mediaCheck out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2020 • 21min
MAG 165 - Revolutions
Case ########-5.Ruminations on identity and the lack thereof.Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Anna Stachia, SimonFeliks, Monica Quirk, doopliss, Tori, SelfAware, Mollie, AirmidCelt, Dian Syafeeqah, Ivy Piper, lilikoi, Maja Flink, Mei Parsons, Eddie Currant, Eli Lassiaille, Diana Read, Kieran, Harry Thompson, Erin Biddle, Becky N., Malraza, Jasper 'is The End looking for any sexy new avatars' Graham, Ley, Gene, Sharon V., DisasterNick, Amanda Nengel, Kiore Hernandez, Shannon O'Leary, Anika DuMont Arvanitis, Reagan Mellan, Jacob, Keelin Lawlor, Felix Nicoll, Jasmine Bloom, Brendan Abolivier, Lysimache, AaronBurrSir, Mandy, Zach Davis If you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann Davies.Content warnings:- Loud / Discordant SFX- Mass Pain- Character Death- Body horror- Impostors- DissociationPerformances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall- "Not-Sasha" - Evelyn HewittSound effects this week by youandbiscuitme, theshuggie, khenshom, Hupguy, hello_flowers, ThefitzyG, lzmraul, GiovanniProvenzale, soundmary, SilentStrikeZ, mrsorbias, f_ilippo, morgantj, kyles, soundscalpel.com, rkeato, jacobmathiassen, Anthousai, RutgerMuller, tvilgiat, ceberation, Yoyodaman234, digifishmusic, j1987, dster777, Vurca, tomattka, yeopot, tosha73, batman6661, minituffy, Suburbanwizard, AderuMoro, purplereptar, Pep_Molina, AlineAudio, visions68, morgothFLOW, FreqMan, DigestContent, Ohrwurm, burbujafilms & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Maeltopia.Find Maeltopia: A New World of Horror Fiction on your favourite podcast platform or visit maeltopia.com for more information.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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 Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 2020 • 27min
MAG 164 - The Sick Village
Case ########-4Statement of an outbreak.Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: caroline yepsen, Salsa, Prince Hess, Anne Schindler, gwain, Rebecca McElfish, Piper Cooke, Estrid Nielsen, lairn, Mari, Lucy Bresgal-Waters, steph Leddington, Honeybee, Abigail Trevor, Jenniferr Fleming, Emily Deutsch, annie wold, Charlotte Shih, Dave Palmer, stephanie santos, Jam-Jamz, Anna Ivanyos, Kellan B, Sarah S, Gabriella Cigarroa, Ashley DesertWillow' Wilson, Ashura Sumeragi, Kenzie JP, Catherine Evans, Jess Riley, Elodie_L, Anna Walker, Eri Martinez, AJNR, isabella bestfriend, Tracy T, Beaujester Real, Jake Cazden, Vinetabris, QuatermooseIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann Davies.Content warnings:- Plague- Rot / Putrefaction- Pandemic- Quarantine- Xenophobia / Racism- Bigotry / Mob justics- Maggots & flying insects (inc SFX)- Self-harm- Human sacrifice- ImmolationPerformances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall- "Helen Richardson" - Imogen HarrisSound effects this week by Anthousai, Daniela-Santos, deleted_user_7146007, saturdaysoundguy, johanwestling, yeopot, digifishmusic, szalonegacie, Benboncan, MarekWojtaszek, Keith Selmes, aruncbose1, EpicWizard, dav0r, theshuggie, youandbiscuitme & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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 Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2020 • 24min
MAG 163 - In the Trenches
Case ########-3Statements on war.Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ghost, Amanda Williams, Elisabeth Banks, Brendan Tihane, Infini, PhoenixFlame, Saga Blomberg, Kristen Secrest, Genevieve A., Alexia De Leon, Corey Frampton, niblick_iii, Anna Loftus, Erin, Samantha Curtis, Alex, Ricky Dash, Samantha Cross, Sophie Talbot, Shiv, Jamie Galioto, isobel, Sarah Kershaw, jenni from the block, Hannah Kincannon, Jortin Blims!!!, Lunagalemaster, Mae, zaraegis, Luceil GreenAppleSause, Mary Lanners, Gabriel Murphy, Art Stephens, Em, Cassie Waln, Joshua No Relation To Sarah Baldwin, Milan Nigam, Mackenzie Massey, Tavin Kastner, Nathaniel BeckIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rusty quillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann Davies.Content warnings:- Warfare- Gunfire / Explosions- Loud noises- Xenophobia- Medical Trauma- Body Horror- Chemical Warfare- Medical MalpracticePerformances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall- "The Archivist" - Jonathan SimsSound effects this week by bone666138, RepDac3, Archeostransitking, percydood = garden rain, Yoyodaman234, Izmraul, Owl, _stubb, Halleck, leonelmail, malexmedia, InspectorJ, stomachache & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Featured music by: kylesCheck out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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 Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2020 • 25min
MAG 162 - A Cosy Cabin
Case ########-2Further statements of a personal nature.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Southerland, Travis Boillat, Ali Cillov, Berlin Kofoed, Agnieszka Bogdan, Curtis Y Takahashi, Emily James, Alix Bernier, Nanna, ealyblu, Evelyn Scidmore, Ori Griffin, Melissa Koetzle, Izzy Edmonds, Laiska, Alex, Grey G, benja✌✨, Erin Graham, Rebecca McVeigh, Rachel Attaway, Itzel Anayeli M., Emma Briannon, Annika Ekholm, Faine Greenwood, Jake The Fake Jake, Caitlin Martin, Avery Winther, Jamie Frew, Ebony Biar, Misha, Torsanist, Percival Shaw, Jack, Lee McNally, Jennifer, Elliot H T, David D Martin, Gayest-Bee, Elizabeth CorettoIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann DaviesContent warnings:- Isolation- Quarantine- Post ApocalypsePerformances:- "Gerard Keay" - Jon Gracey- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims- "Sasha James" - Lottie Broomhall- "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. NewallSound effects this week by kyles, Ranne_Madsen, offthesky, Ryding, dynamique, filmfan87, AlyssaB2043, IESP, paulmessier, freeborn, Nicolas_Escobar_Espinosa, VithorMoraes, ALLANZ10D, Gammelsmurfen778, JakLocke, j1987, akennedybrewer, theshuggie, youandbiscuitme, khenshom & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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 Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2020 • 22min
MAG 161 - Dwelling
Case ########-1An assortment of personal statements. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ashton, Andrea Paternoster, Isa, Laurie Rich, Lizzie Jacobs, Elisabeth Dixon, Robin Allez, Joe Bell, Veronica P, Sam and Phobos, Kira, Dr. Badvibes, Sara Freeman, Hannah Earnshaw, Anne Fabe, Kiro, Lauren Nabet, Hannah Jordan, Robin Stone, Nancy Crawford, Kristin Jeffords, The Laughing Kookaburra, Murmuruk, Mrs. Mighterbump, Jorj Car'das, Jess Donaldson, Constantin Valdor, Joia Vita, James Rule, ProbsNotJosh, Izzy Aliberti, Ethan Morris, Debra Mitchell, Angharad, Sarah & Michelle Poiani, Matthew McCorkle, Nikki Nelson-Hicks, Vili Kaneli, Sam Oliver, TalesHunterIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann DaviesContent warnings:- IsolationPerformances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall- "Sasha James" - Lottie Broomhall- "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Jonah Magnus" - Ben Meredith- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims- "Jurgen Leitner" - Paul SimsSound effects this week by beerre, khenshom, justiningo, KenRT, EpicWizard, paulmessier, j1987, bbrocer, deleted_user_4772965, miekyj, donjmyers, TiesWijnen, hinzebeat, bfederi1, conleec, LoafDV, Joao_Janz, , ralph.whitehead, Simon Spiers, craigsmith, msantoro11, toadie Glaneur de sons PhreaKsAccount, IESP, BehanSean & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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 Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2020 • 18min
Rusty Fears Competition Winner - The Turning of the Gears
In preparation for the much anticipated arrival of season 5, we continue the tone that was set by last week's competition winner with the second of two winning stories from our Rusty Fears 3: Fearsome competition."The Turning of the Gears" is written by Duncan Watson and read by Jonathan Sims.Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Sigma Rho, Paul Carroll, Rachael Heflin, Shibbi, Emily Johnsen, Laurel Adams, Patrick Halsewig, Lief, Steve Spencer, bri m, Rachel Goldman, Rachel, Chris LeBlanc, Kimberly McLeod, Lion Thot, Kim Petrosky, Gabriel Murray, Gogol, Merle Roy, R. ClarkeIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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 LicenceContent Warnings:Graphic InjuryFire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2020 • 4min
CEO Statement on Current Operations
And now a statement from Rusty Quill CEO, Alexander J Newall with some updates on the current state of operations at Rusty Towers, as of 25th March 2020.For a full transcript of this statement, visit http://rustyquill.com/ceo-statement-on-covid-19/Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2020 • 3min
The Magnus Archives - Season 5 Trailer
The Archivist and Martin reflect on their current situation...The Magnus Archives returns for its final season April 2nd 2020.NOTE: This season was conceived long prior to the real world pandemic situation of March 2020, with many episodes written before governmental & societal responses. Some early episodes may feel remarkably, and uncomfortably, close to current events, but are the logical extension of and commentary on the events established at the end of Season 4.Edited by Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J NewallSound effects by dheming, Mydo1, m_delaparra, Darsycho, miguelab1998, taure & previously credited artists via freesound.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2020 • 21min
Rusty Fears Competition Winner - Nox Mare
As we build up to Season 5, this week's episode is the first of two winning stories from the Rusty Fears 3: Fearsome writing competition.Nox Mare is written by Elizabeth Wynn and read by Jonathan Sims.Note: this is a piece of standalone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Evelyn Walker, Anne, Katharine Pigliacelli, Aaron Perill, Debbie Frangedakis, OrdainedCrownie, Becky Voller, Mersipan, Rosa, KnifeCat, Vriska Said Gay Rights, East5, Saika, Sydney Engelstein, Melanie Johnston, Amanda Overmyer, Darcy Morgan, Merapia F Zharkoff, Corviscus Inc., Icon315If you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You 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 LicenceContent Warnings:- Drowning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.