
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

Aug 22, 2019 • 29min
MAG 150 - Cul-de-Sac
Case #0140911Statement of Herman Gorgoli regarding his a period trapped alone in a suburban area of Cheadle.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Bruno Falcon, Brian Taulbee, Anastasia Keelor, William Diment, Abbegail Lovette, Ariel Young, Johnathan & Gillian Kastner, Jared Clark Levin, Jack Cato and Jellybeam, Rob Core, oli, C Jason, Grace Brant, Dylan Haring, Rory A, Nicholas Schaefer, Harry Jones, Samantha Christine, AGVZ, BearyGoosey If 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- "Melanie King" - Lydia NicholasContent warnings for:- Isolation - Self Harm - Human RemainsSound 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 Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2019 • 22min
MAG 149 - Concrete Jungle
Case #0131305Statement of Judith O’Neill, regarding their time at the Anglo-Brazilian Amazon TrustAudio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to to Peter LukasThanks to this week's Patrons: Ben Hinder, Amanda!, Roar Granevang, Julia Duffy, Lynus T, Emma Steiner, Josh, Jill Kozo, Emily Goodrich, WrongCielo, Rowen Enjolradical, Paul Gregory, Alex Self, Zaiker, Panko, Alimartins, Kat, Sabrina Howes, NeWorlDarkIf 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:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall- "Georgie Barker" - Sasha Sienna- "Melanie King" - Lydia NicholasContent warnings for:- Enviromental disaster- Minor body horrorSound 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 Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2019 • 26min
MAG 148 - Extended Surveillance
Case # 0110304Statement of Sunil Maraj, regarding their work as a security guard and the disappearance of their co-worker Samson Stiller.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Shahrzad Mohammed, Marissa Mendoza, 20thcenturyvole, Neil Czebieniak, Meaghan E Carpenter, Vera Rae, Devas, 99Robocats, TheBuggiest, GothicRain, Jennifer Meyer, Kyle Presodebt of the Drop Goodwood Fan Club, Cassidy the butler, William Reeck, Camille Weeks, Amanda Bills, Mary Frederick, Anne Searle, Athena Metro, Emily Arotin Wagner.If 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:- "Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss- "The Archivist" - Jonathan SimsContent warnings for:- Eye trauma- Physical violenceSound effects this week by GoodListener, chripei, Lunardrive & 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/RustyQuillDISCORD: https://discord.gg/KckTv8yEMAIL: 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 1, 2019 • 25min
MAG 147 - Weaver
Case # 0182007Statement of Annabelle Cane, regarding her history and her observations of the Magnus Institute, London.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Janik Helbig, malakambla, Jennifer Hamilton, Spiderweb, Dalton Floyd, Alissa Morrow, August Johannes Rian, Meredith, Liam Heigis, Rachel, Nielle Hehe,Emma, Anna Dąbrowska, River Joo, Laura Edwards, mltraxler, Dave Jiley, Ratatozsk, Erin Daly, Indecisive Geek If 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:- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas- "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay RobertsSound effects this week by Stevious42, tmkappelt, Mydo1, Timmeh515, oscaraudiogeek, iamYORGOS, amholma & 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.comContent notes for:- Spiders- Emotional manipulation- Dystunctional familyThe 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.

Jul 25, 2019 • 25min
MAG 146 - Threshold
Case #0030109Statement of Marcus MacKenzie, regarding a series of unexplored entrywaysAudio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Delainie, Julia G White, Will Cramer, Mary Nettle, Chris Adams, Christine, Karin Kross, MarryMeLake, Kalioz, JasmineTyrrell, Saroona Jam, DennGlanzig, Professor Ampersand, Benjamin Heebsh, Vilte Baliutaviciute, Angela, Thegeekgene, Doug Standish, SajWho, Rikki TikkiIf 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 Harris- "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts- "Melanie King " - Lydia Nicholas- "Basira Hussain" - Frank VossSound effects this week by Kyles & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1 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.comContent notes for:- Adverse mental health discussionThe 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.

Jul 18, 2019 • 27min
MAG 145 - Infectious Doubts
Case #0090202Statement of Arthur Nolan regarding the life and death of Agnes MontagueAudio recording by Gertrude RobinsonThanks to this week's Patrons: Michael Manomivibul, Marina Vermilion, Astrid Gustafsson, Greg O'Neill, Robert Crouchley, Scott Shanks, Cory Trickler, Chunktusk, Elizabeth Brooke, Katherine Waltz, Jason Scully-Clemmons, Bobbie Parker, Distant Egg Song, E. Forney, Lavonne Staley, Debra Lewis, Kellie Wills, Jesse Fyffe, JRA, Nichole ChisholmIf you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillTo find out more about MacGuffin & Co, check out their;Website: https://www.macguffinandcompany.com/and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/macguffinandcompanyEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Performances:- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims- "Arthur Nolan" - John Henry Falle- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims- "Georgie Barker" - Sasha SiennaSound effects this week by CGEffex,HunteR4708 & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1 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 LicenceContent warnings for:- Elder abuse- Supernatural torture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2019 • 22min
MAG 144 - Decrypted
Case #0090310Statement of Gary Boylan, given October 3rd 2009 Audio recording by Martin Blackwood Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jordan and Kelly Bryan, Ofek Barkol, Helen, Sheryl R. Hayes, Richard Gomersall, Emily Harford, Heather Nichols, Mary Allison, Gaia Turtle, Jo, Thomas Joseph Connolly, Benjamin Zilke, Jess, Andrew Fox, Matthew Sobiesk, Christine Abrenilla, Casey Berry, Lauren Anthony, John Archibald Getty the 4th, Nicholas Cole If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillTo find out more about MacGuffin & Co, check out their;Website: https://www.macguffinandcompany.com/and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/macguffinandcompanyEdited 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- "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair StuartSound effects this week by kwahmah_02, 13FPanska_Stranska_Michaela and previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1 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 LicenceContent warnings:Parental deathFamily conflictParanoiaCompulsive behaviourIllnessDiscussions of: mass death, grief & loss, nuclear attack, apocalypse & extinctionMentions of: heart attacks, smokingSFX: continuous low-pitched tone, static Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2019 • 22min
MAG 143 - Heart of Darkness
Case #0181606Statement of Manuela Dominguez regarding the fall of the Church of the Divine HostAudio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Cait F, Morrow Grove, Elizabeth Cornwell, Kerry Lloyd, Casey Peavler, Flighty Broad, Rebecca Coffey, Tatum B, Addy Bats, Gladys Gonzalez, Zedd Newton-Whitaker, Anna Z, Megan Griffin, Emptyface Buttercup, Kathryn Cwynar, Kylee Berry, Emily Johnson, John Cullen, Metrophor, Meghan O'GradyIf 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- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss- "Manuela Dominguez " - Layla Mannings- "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-s1 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 LicenceContent warnings for:- Gun shots- Human sacrifice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2019 • 28min
MAG 142 - Scrutiny
Case #0181206Statement of unknown bystander regarding an encounter with The ArchivistAudio recording by Martin BlackwoodThanks to this week's Patrons: Ashley Temple, Emilie Mont, micah (birdkaiju), Eric Carr, Michaela, Carineybean, Luke Davies, Elizabeth Krueger, Cody Jarrett, Lydia Counsell, Sharra Rosichan, TheZenScientist, Rexy, Adaar David Durand, Anne Poelman, Neil Kelly, szgrey, Ian Moran, Sean McMahon, Xander, Wizard of the Citadel Under the Hidden Rivers, etc.If 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:- Martin Blackwood - Alexander Newall- Alice 'Daisy' Tonner,- Fay Roberts- Bystander - Evelyn LockleySound effects this week by paulmessier, MoKoLoKo, SkeetMasterFunk69, luke_harris_01, Tombombadil1988 and previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1 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 LicenceContent warnings for:- Coercion- Claustrophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2019 • 22min
MAG 141 - Doomed Voyage
Case #0181106Statement of Floyd Matharu regarding his time aboard the Dorian from 2011 to 2014.Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kathryn Mucica, Kitty Hannan, Paige Steele, Alexander C Bahr, Jean Furgerson, Sarah Becan, Kate Carter, Josh H, Neil Harvey, HPStarcraft, Bailey Andreson, Bob Wallace, Anne, Jane Belinskaya, Alexander Vane, Ben Bloomquist, Liam McLaughlin, Nathan Lake Starr, Brenna de LuneIf 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· "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss- "Floyd Matharu" - Duarte BandeiraSound effects this week by XiiSamples, conleec and previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1 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 LicenceContent warnings for:- Coercion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.