
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

Oct 31, 2019 • 28min
MAG 160 - The Eye Opens
Case #0181810Vigilo, Audio, SupervenioThanks to this week's Patrons: Fast or Write, Capricious Cacti, C. X. Lu, Stick in Hand, Margaery Clare, Cora, aritchie, Brian Greenwald, Elita Grunde, majesticrhyhorn, Jon Williams, Sigma Bunny, Jack, Rainny Q, Charlotte Ballantyne, Kerry Cobey, Roseann White, Bennett BurnsIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J NewallSound effects this week by Skipmedia, Mydo1, flag 2, Sage trytle, Coral_Island_Studios, kd_jack & 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.Content warnings:- Coercion / Abuse of power- Mortality- Mention of pet death- ChangeJoin 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.

Oct 24, 2019 • 26min
MAG 159 - The Last
Case #0182509-BStatement of Peter Lukas regarding his life, family and interactions with The Lonely. Statement extracted 25th September 2018.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Sarah Schrader, Jeremy Wallace, Ellie M, Laurent, manywisps, Micah Epstein, Ezzoh, Anke Gladnick, Rhadja, ECD, Kelly O, Q, ivelostmyspectacles, Luna Zephyr, Pagan angel, Stormy Weather, 3 Eyed Mavens, Nadia Tudhope, E K, Vance BarnhillIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J NewallSound effects this week by "Ambience, Seaside Waves, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk), kangaroovindaloo, elementals, Adam_N and 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.Content notes:- Isolation- Murder / Death / Loss- Family estrangement / NeglectJoin 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.

Oct 17, 2019 • 25min
MAG 158 - Panopticon
Case #0182509-AOriginal recording of events leading up to the disappearances of Jonathan Sims, Martin Blackwood, Alice Tonner and Peter Lukas.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Samuel Borrello, Edison Potter, Jedediah G Schmidt, David Cothron, Julianna, Amalia, Jessica Salter, Ellie Smith, Adrian Clarke, Mara Wilson, Kaleigh Albright, Sarah Harrison, Manda McIlroy, Malin, Christian Dokken, K S, Bert!, Alex May, Mike Massiah, Jessica GraceIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart- "NotSahsa" - Evelyn Hewitt- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts- "Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims- "Trevor Herbert" - Ian Hayles- "Julia Montauk" - Francesca Renée ReidSound effects this week by jaredi, florianreichelt, kyles, chris_81, bananplyte, DWOBoyle, crcavol, daveincamas, visions68, Carmelomike, deleted_user_4401185, CosmicEmbers, steveygos93, StephenSaldanha, Edsto, kineticturtle, stomachache, vedas, TobiasKosmos, Jaylew1987 and 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.Content notes:- Loud noises (including rock grinding) / static- Violence (gun / monstrous)- Extended gunfire- Isolation- Murder / Death / LossJoin 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.

Oct 10, 2019 • 25min
MAG 157 - Rotten Core
Case #0131408Statement of Adelard Dekker, regarding a potential pandemic originating in the town of Klanxbüll, Germany. Original statement given 14th August 2013.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kay Topaz, Briar, Haley Tomaszewski, Jess Katt, Eva Cone, Deanon, Brynn Lewis, Emily Scherping, David Tynan, Sierra Mayer, Brooke Prado, Ishiima, beznogova, Elly Grant, Michael Troyer, Kupla Ku, Matthew Briggs, Marquleta Sibanyama, Magnus Stenrød, Maxim MannIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Georgie Barker" - Sasha Sienna- "Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas- "Helen" - Imogen HarrisSound effects this week by skymary, Trautwein, Aiyumi, kooust, sagetyrtle, kyles, suhral, Adam_N, Bastianhallo, ProductionNow & 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.Content notes:- Epidemic / Mass infection- Extreme body horror- Emotional trauma- Physical threats- IsolationJoin 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.

Oct 3, 2019 • 22min
MAG 156 - Reflection
Case #0090401 Statement of Adelard Dekker, taken from a letter to Gertrude Robinson dated 4th January 2009.Audio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to Peter Lukas.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kit Matthews, Tommy Prisco, Harriet Wise, Felix VanHuss, haley macke, Cat Heg is the Best Heg, Withans, Corey Allison, Brian S. Roe, Luna, Isabelle Jackson, Laura Fernandez, Kade Kafel, Tracey Bauer, Lisa Ferreira, Matt Walton, Arin Astratic, Andrew Guthy, Daniel GullmanIf you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by David Devereux, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair StuartSound effects this week by 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.Content notes:- Body horror- Cannibalism- Fairground accidentsJoin 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.

Sep 26, 2019 • 24min
MAG 155 - Cost of Living
Case #0020312Statement of Tova McHugh regarding their string of near-death experiences. Original statement given December 3rd 2002.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Irene Häusler, Erin Paige, Micaela Palmeiro, Connor E. Hohner, Ace Tayloe, Julia Meyer, Brant Casavant, Taffeara, Mrs. Widgery's Lodger, Wendy Kay, Mattanja Koenz, DTBR, Daniel Simmons, Emil Johansson, pewterandjaded, Yancy Zim, Clarissa, Emily Ritchie, OpalKat29If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by David Devereux & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss- "Melanie King" - Lydia NicholasSound effects this week by HunteR4708 & 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.Content notes:- Self harm- Infanticide- Murder- Near-death experienceJoin 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.

Sep 19, 2019 • 28min
MAG 154 - Bloody Mary
Case #0082107Statement of Eric Delano, recorded 21st July 2008. Regarding his life, Mary Keay and the Archives.Audio recording by Gertrude RobinsonThanks to this week's Patrons: Peter Davis, Charlotte Dunn, Nicky, Jordan Bouchard, Jaz Vallin, Jess?, Dane McGuire, Jessica Deyo, Rebecca Hansen, KippIf you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims- "Eric Delano" - Richard Soames- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J NewallSound effects this week by Typinh, hykenfreak, SoundsForHim & 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.Content notes:- Murder- Physical violence- Domestic abuse- Self-inflicted woundsJoin 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.

Sep 12, 2019 • 27min
MAG 153 - Love Bombing
Case #0120204Statement of Barbara Mullen-Jones regarding her nine months spent with The Divine Chain cult. Original Statement given 2nd April 2012.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Payton, Camilla Sutton, Charles Craig, Igor Nikolskiy, brianna, Kara Marten, lauren coleman, Wim, Shawna Bracken, Cally Shearer, Zalia Chimera, Christopher Nies, Maxwell Skrocki, Phillip Platt, Aurora B., johnny dangerously, Athena Frade, Lais Rojas, Iris, Kim CuthbertsonIf you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by David Devereux, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Trevor Herbert" -Ian Hayles- "Julia Montauk" - Francesca Renée Reid- "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay RobertsSound effects this week by figgy78, ukjoncollins, Adam_Joseph, mjvilches, bennychico11, bennychico11, MootMcnoodles & 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.Content notes:- Cult activity- Physical violence- StarvationJoin 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.

Sep 5, 2019 • 28min
MAG 152 - A Gravedigger's Envy
Case #8370108Statement of Hezekiah Wakely regarding his career as a gravedigger, compiled from a series of letters to Nathaniel Beale between 1837 and 1839.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael, Erinn Triplett, Kaii's Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, AmberArmstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly!, Cas Landman and PlotTwistedIf you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Helen Richardson" - Imogen HarrisSound effects this week by 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.Content notes:- Burial alive- Possible suicide ideationJoin 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.

Aug 29, 2019 • 23min
MAG 151 - Big Picture
Case #0181408Statement of Simon Fairchild regarding Peter Lukas and The Extinction.Audio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to to Peter Lukas Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael, Erinn Triplett, Kaii's Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, Amber Armstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly!, Cas Landman and PlotTwistedIf you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by David Devereux, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "Simon Fairchild" - Karim Kronfli- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall- "Basira Hussain" - Frank VossSound effects this week by 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 LicenceContent warnings:Existential dreadThreats of violenceDiscussions of: isolation, extinction & apocalypse, death, supernatural compulsionMentions of: thalassophobia, agoraphobia, self-sacrificeSFX: continuous low-pitched tone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.