
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 8, 2018 • 24min
MAG 113 - Breathing Room
Case #571-UStatement of Adelard Dekker, regarding the near death and subsequent activities of Justin Gough. Statement undated, likely circa 2012.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jessica Huang, Roxanne Rasco, Nightmare Consortium, Cecile Kiil Kirkdale, Hale, William Peregrine.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 "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall "Melanie King" - Lydia NicholasSound effects this week by Abro, FractalStudios, PMBrowne, Timmeh515, jeffdutton10, Fugeni, Reitanna, rodincoil, Spooky modem, Podsburg, dr maysta & 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: blood poisoning undead sharp object violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2018 • 22min
MAG 112 - Thrill of the Chase
Case #0111311Statement of Lisa Carmel, regarding her involvement in a series of murders. Statement number 0111311, 13th November 2011.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Phil Catterall, Seb Wake, Graham Knight, Bradley Renshaw, Cailyn Toomey, Hilary Merline, Ben Plopper, Crowbi, Calacatia, Plunder Duck, Robbie Lyons.If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay RobertsSound effects this week by engreitz & 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 direct violence blood body horror sadism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2018 • 37min
MAG 111 - Family Business
Case #0173006Statement of Gerard Keay, deceased, regarding the death of his mother, Mary Keay. Statement taken posthumously from subject, June 30th 2017.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Amanda Gracia, Scott Shin, Chainsaw Hunter, Rodda Prime, Morgan Fitzmorris, Alex Weltlinger, Jeanette Åstrand, sAZAndorable, Erica Greitzer, Jay Iannuzzelli.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 "Julia Montauk" - Francesca Renèe Reid "Trevor Herbert" - Ian Hayles "Gerard Keay" - Jon GraceySound effects this week by Pfannkuchn, SunnySideSound, qubodup, lordvanye, CGEffex, ralphwhitehead, JakLocke, SpliceSound & 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: undead spousal violence blood body horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2018 • 26min
MAG 110 - Creature Feature
Case #0121403Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 0121403, statement of Alexia Crawley, given March 14th 2012.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mark Spark, Brandon Chappell, Florence Azé, Gilligan Mungus, Emilia Hoyos, Edward PETER DELMONICO, Liam Heigis, Sean & Miranda Goodell, Daniel Armenti, Peter LarsonIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss "Melanie King" - Lydia NicholasSound 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: trans discrimination spiders human corpses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2018 • 28min
MAG 109 - Nightfall
Case #0172906Statement of Julia Montauk, regarding her initial encounters with the hunter Trevor Herbert. Statement taken direct from subject, June 29th 2017.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Linda Evans, Sara Siegmann, Michelle McMullin, Tim, Terence Praet, Alannah Small, Sharon Peterson, Jane Cochard, Bailey WinslowIf 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 "Julia Montauk" - Francesca Renèe Reid "Trevor Herbert" - Ian Hayles "Max Mustermann" - Brock WinsteadSound effects this week by UOregonCinemaStudies, Straget, lasdimot, MWLAND, 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 Warning for: kidnapping cancer body horror knife violence strangulation bloodsadism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2018 • 24min
MAG 108 - Monologue
Case #0092008Statement of Adonis Biros, regarding his performance on stage. Original statement given August 20th 2009.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Cloven Sunfish, Brandon Hamilton, Marco Monteiro, Logan Richman, Wes Adams, Gabrielle LaPlace, Fiona Howat, Allison Green, Erin Rosa, Christopher SieversIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart "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.Content Warning for: stalking knife violence (threatened) violent crimes (discussed) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2018 • 25min
MAG 107 - Third Degree
Case #0100102Statement of Howard Ewing, regarding his interview with an unidentified member of British Transport Police. Original statement given February 1st 2010.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Daniel Dietsche, CMS HEX, Wilfred Las Marias, Paigeh3.14, Robert Light, Stu Pollock, Daniel, Camille, Kelsey Wolf, Sarah KneeshawIf 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 "Julia Montauk" - Francesca Renèe Reid "Trevor Herbert" - Ian Hayles "Max Mustermann" - Brock WinsteadSound effects this week by im.kahn Denver, bajko, rempen, moviebuffgavin, klangfabrik, mitchellsounds, conleec, daphne-in-wonderland, bone666138, Kinoton, Chippy569, michorvath, JohnDelayniKIng, J.Zazvurek, EFlexTheSoundDesigner, Caitlin_100, 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 Warning for: seizure disorder burning alive heart attack kidnapping gun violence axe violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2018 • 31min
MAG 106 - A Matter of Perspective
Case #0081002Jan Kilbride’s account of his time spent aboard the space station Daedalus. Statement date February 10th 2008.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael Rojo, Heath Carter, Katherine Arthur, Kristóf Angyal, Kay Moore, Kirin Tsang, Sara Spielvogel, Pam Winkler, Chris Lawson, Chris SimsIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss "Elias Bouchard" - Ben MeredithSound 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: existential horror grief emotional cruelty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2018 • 19min
MAG 105 - Total War
Case #D-1862-143Statement of Second Lieutenant Charles Fleming, regarding his experiences during the Taiping Rebellion. Original statement undated, but apparently written in early 1862.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Scoots, Bruce Rose, Colleen Ohara, Kelley Redacted, Katharina Sindelar, Daniel Straw, Alex McMinn, Erik Rueter, alexa, Aaron Roudabush, bibli, Padraic BarrettIf 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 "Chinese Librarian" - Peng WeiSound effects for this episode provided by Taira Komori & mmiron.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: warfare drowning cannibalism undead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2018 • 26min
MAG 104 - Sneak Preview
Case #0171406Statement of Timothy Stoker, on the disappearance of his brother, Danny, four years ago. Statement given June 14th 2017.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: iamalivenow, Matthew Fisher, Emily T, Arca Vournelis, Robertson Whitney, Hekate Kennedy, Abe Kenmore, Kea C, Matthew Entecott, Hal MoncriefIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall "Tim Stoker" - Mike Lebeau "Elias Bouchard" - Ben MeredithSound effects for this episode provided by kemitix & cosmic embers.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: explicit language clowns body horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.