
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

Jan 10, 2019 • 27min
MAG 121 - Far Away
Case #0181502Statement of Oliver Banks, regarding his dreams and trying to run away. Statement given directly to Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, currently unresponsive.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ben Macpherson, Ambrose Harwood, Madeleine Cella, Orethon, Amanda Blakeley, Victor Wolfe, Jay Toth, marcella mcindoe, Tina Fritzsch, Crystal Land, Dan and Melissa. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"Oliver Banks" - Russell Smith"Georgie Barker" - Sasha SiennaSound effects this week by alienistcog, booluhui, straget, UncleSigmund, novino, albertofcasuso, nickrave & 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 Warning for:mortalityundeadviolent death (reported)tendrilsconstriction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 1, 2019 • 3min
The Magnus Archives - Season 4 Teaser
The Magnus Archives will return January 10th 2019.Edited by Alexander J Newall.Performances:"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J NewallSound effects by alienistcog, booluhui, straget, UncleSigmund, novino, albertofcasuso, nickrave & previously credited artists via freesound.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2018 • 43min
MAG 120.1 - Season 3 Q+A
No tricks, just treats, as Jonny and Alex answer your questions about The Magnus Archives and Season 3!And we're pleased to announce that on 8th December 2018, 10am-10pm, the Rusty Quill charity livestream in aid of MIND & better mental health will be happening again, bigger & bolder than ever!Join us on Twitch, or in full 360 on YouTube, or even... IN PERSON! That's right - we'll be gaming & japing before a live audience and YOU can be there with us! Tickets & details available at https://rustyquill.ticketbud.com/rqgg18 with all proceeds being donated to MIND.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Paul Clemens, Jess Osterhout, Opaline illyria, Nick Dunn, Callum Ayres, Diana Restrepo, Stuart Finlay, ambre marshall, Danielle Carter, Dave Riley, Josh Wein. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2018 • 24min
MAG 120 - Eye Contact
Case #0170908Statement of Elias Bouchard, regarding the dreams of Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, currently unresponsive. Details pulled directly from subject.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: MissRoslyn, Jenn Kern, Mirsasee Chow, Elizabeth Richardson, Kris Eversole, Shadowspinner, Amy Carlo, Nicholas w Gropp, Ace, leCanard.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall"Police Officer" - Richard Davies"Peter Lukas" - Alasdair StuartSound effects this week by Erdie & 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 Warning for:bloodbody horrorself-harminsect infestationwormsburned aliveburied alivedirect violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2018 • 17min
MAG 119 - Stranger and Stranger
Case #0170708Unknown.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mr. Martin Spider, Sarah Elizabeth Solbrig, Gordon Aitken, Anjanette Schussler, Fadingleburg, Cody Watson, Elizabeth Beale. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau"Nicola Orsinov" - Jessica Law"Sarah Baldwin" - Alice Adzowa"Breekon" - Martin Corcoran"Hope" - Steve ViolichAdditional voices from Sue Sims and Paul SimsSound effects this week by IanStarGem, bennychico11, UOregonCinemaStudies, EFlexTheSoundDesigner, JoelAudio, cliftonmcarlson, leonelmail, Slave2theLight, Werra, dheming, jjhouse4, j1987, zimbot & 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 Warning for: direct violence explosive violence mental instability emotional cruelty undead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2018 • 18min
MAG 118 - The Masquerade
Case #0170608-A/BOriginal recordings of Magnus Institute visit to the House of Wax, Great Yarmouth, and an internal management dispute.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mia Boberg Winlöf, Rowan, Ben Vacha, Delta Tango, Katherine Weinberg, Victoria S, Elizabeth Brown, Jejune, C Belli, Rebecca Gelernter.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts"Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith"Nicola Orsinov" - Jessica LawSound effects this week by FedeFrede, daboy291, pfranzen, crazyadamos, amholma, jeffdutton10, jcdecha & 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 Warning for: body horror emotional cruelty gun violence abandonment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2018 • 25min
MAG 117 - Testament
Case #0170208-A to FAssorted statements of Magnus Institute archival staff, prior to their departure for Great Yarmouth.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jeannine Martell-Morris, Cathy McLeod, Lane Lloyd, Emma Crisp, Nikkee Knyte, Carly Sherba, Emily Phelps, Sheena Gerstenberger, Mika Cadiz, Miranda Waters.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts"Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeauSound effects this week by bdunis4, nioczkus, tmkappelt& 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 Warning for: gun violence explosive violence spiders body horror death and dying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2018 • 28min
MAG 116 - The Show Must Go On
Case #7870211Abraham Janssen. Incident occurred in the Court Theatre Buda, October 1787. Statement taken journal entry dated 2nd November of that year. Committed to tape 4th October 2013.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: shinykari, TK Karski, Richie O'Hara-Beamand, Malik Ibheis, Everybody, Cole Kettler, Abigail Lewis, Bradley Cayton Anderson.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau"Gertrude Robinson" - Sue SimsSound 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 Warning for: knife violence general violence blood body horror mental instability death and dying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2018 • 22min
MAG 115 - Taking Stock
Case #0070401Statement of Mikaele Salesa, regarding an antique meat grinder in his possession during the Autumn of 1999. Original statement given January 4th 2007.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jon-Paul Vaught, Jaylee Fox, Cody Watson, Victoria Durocher, Jordan Jackson, Martin Hill, Jay Kidwell, Charlotte Vaughan, Rebeca Vieira Barros de Oliveira, Tim Mays.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims "Helen Richardson" - Imogen HarrisSound effects this week by Tombombadil1988 & 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 Warning for:body horrorbloodcannibalismmasochismself-harm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2018 • 23min
MAG 114 - Cracked Foundation
Case #0092204Statement of Anya Villette, regarding a cleaning job on Hill Top Road. Original statement given April 22nd, 2009.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Danielle Moyer, Stephen Oglesby, NotAnAlien, Judica, Sarah “Nice Skin You Got There” Clary, Evan Thorne, Rebecca Swaine, Jace Rose, Atara, Chantay Osborne.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay RobertsSound effects this week by OrbitalChiller, BehanSean, kforetek & 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 Warning for: spiders mental instability language body horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.