
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 30, 2018 • 23min
MAG 103 - Cruelty Free
Case #0140207Statement of Dylan Anderson, regarding an unusual pig he acquired on his farm near the Marlborough Forest, New Zealand. Original statement given July 2nd 2014.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Gillian Mohn, Heather Hartwell, mj erickson, Samantha Dawdy, Michelle Baniqued, Sara Williams, Jakob Jakobsen, Steven Gerhart, Morae, Trish MIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Kurt Anderson" - Steve Violich"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay RobertsSound effects for this episode provided by blaukreuz, evsecrets, editor-adp.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/subscribe.Please 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:mild languageanimal cannibalismbody horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2018 • 29min
MAG 102 - Nesting Instinct
Case #0140406Statement of François Deschamps, regarding the family and presumed marriage of Benoît Maçon. Statement given June 4th 2014.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Tarryn McKay, Richard Nevell, Andrew Burton, Colleen Jay, Ally Greenspan, Elizabeth Parker, Jonathan Poock, DaemonswolfIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith"Melanie King" - Lydia NicholasSound effects for this episode provided by qubodup, 14FPanskaKremenakova_Marie & 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/subscribe.Please 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 Infestation Mind-control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2018 • 24min
MAG 101 - Another Twist
Statement of Michael, taken from subject. Date unknown.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Eric Wagner, Scott Campbell, Simone Delaney, Emily L, Kyle Berry, Bridge, Mike Geary, Jordan Carter, Angela Stefanski, Anne VleeshouwersIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims "Nikola Orsinov" - Jessica Law "Breekon" - Martin Corcoran "Hope" - Steve Violich "Michael" - Luke Booys "Helen Richardson" - Imogen HarrisSound effects for this episode provided by mshahen, Sir Smith, Fantozzi, SilentStrikeZ, cclaretc, Werra, amholma, 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/subscribe.Please 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 Kidnapping Betrayal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2018 • 35min
MAG 100.5 - Assistants Round Table
Happy last week of hiatus! Join us behind-the-scenes as the familiar voices of the Magnus Institute's archival assistants break character to discuss their thoughts on performance, inspiration, and horror. As an added bonus, here is a short must-read (or play) list from Alex, Mike, and Lydia:Alien Isolation - Creative Assembly (not read but play!)Blindsight - Peter WattsDracula - Bram StokerSwamp Thing - DC Comics (Alan Moore)The Dunwich Horror - H.P. LovecraftThe Shadow over Innsmouth - H.P. LovecraftStay tuned for a shiny new Magnus episode next week!Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Rob Sheridan, Andrew Bushell, Quintin Walker, Dylan Parkhurst, Linda Jean, Neongrey, Holly Aitchinson, Andrea RoarkBatt Momar, John DonderoIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited 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.Content Warning for:Spoilers!Gruesome horror prop discussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2018 • 19min
MAG 100.4 - Paint (Rusty Fears Competition Winner)
This week's episode is the second of two winning stories from our Rusty Fears competition, written by fans like you and produced by us here at Rusty Quill. "Paint" is written by Melissa Mason 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: Abigail Probert, Mira Yeuden, Kaitlin Connor, icarus, Zyon J., jimothyjim, Cameron DeOrdio, Rikki G. Dobson, Heather McElfresh, King of RatsIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, 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 fearContent Warning for:Cursed ObjectsHospital SuspenseGuilt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2018 • 15min
MAG 100.3 - Lucid (Rusty Fears Competition Winner)
Our first ever competition, Rusty Fears, spawned an incredible amount of great entries. After hours of reading and deliberation in Rusty Towers, Alex, Jonny & Anil announced the winners. This week's episode is the first of TWO winning stories written by fans like you and produced by us here at Rusty Quill.Without further ado: "Lucid" is written by Elizabeth Richardson and read by Jonathan Sims. Listen in next week (and then keep listening of course) to catch the next winning story!Note: this is a stand-alone piece of fiction and not part of the Magnus canon.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ja-Ying Teresa Yu, Mikkel Knudsen, Velma, Laura F., Christopher Bloom, Andrew Dicks, Brianna Johnson, Christopher Dunn, Shannon Callahan, April NashIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, 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 fearContent Warning for:Altered RealitySleep DisordersBody Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2018 • 33min
MAG 100.2 - Deadlands Special Part 2
Join Jonny Sims outside of his role as the Archivist as he leads Alex J Newall, James Ross, Bryn Monroe and Ben Meredith through the second half of their spooky adventure in the Deadlands Campaign setting of Savage Worlds.Listen to our gang slowly fall apart as they desperately attempt to survive in a world populated by supernatural horror.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Garrett Monroe, Chris Main, John Wm. Thompson, Gavin Taylor-Black, Eliza Margaret, MJ Stokesish, Dawn A Weisenberger, Mark Young, Andrew Kopplin, Douglas Lewis.If you want to hear more improvised adventuring with the team, check out our sister podcast Rusty Quill GamingIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by Bini_trns, Slave2theLight, jacobalcook, gneube, sandufi, Massivecarcrash 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/subscribe.Please 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 ViolenceBlunt Object ViolenceBody Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2018 • 54min
MAG 100.1 - Deadlands Special Part 1
Join Jonny Sims outside of his role as the Archivist as he leads Alex J Newall, James Ross, Bryn Monroe and Ben Meredith through a spooky adventure in the Deadlands Campaign setting of Savage Worlds.Meet our band of questionable desperadoes as they attempt a bank heist in a world populated by supernatural horror. Its a straightforward job and surely nothing could go wrong… right?Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Hannah Tsim, Jessica Mulleneaux, Hal, Luke Currie, Brandon Wheeler, Surreal Bill, Rhydwyn, Patrick Haggerty, Steve Palopoli and Fred RosenbergerIf you want to hear more improvised adventuring with the team, check out our sister podcast Rusty Quill GamingIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by Ramston, csengeri, RockSavage, Benboncan, CGEffex, cedarstudios, mlteenie, Max_Headroom, Podsburgh, StephenSaldanha, GoodListener, shadoWisp, Eneasz, soundmary, TimPryor, woodmoose, steveygos93, Craxic, vmgraw, fastson, Ned Bouhalassa, MrProfDrDickweed, CosmicEmbers, dheming 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/subscribe.Please 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 ViolenceGamblingExplosive Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2018 • 26min
MAG 100 - I Guess You Had To Be There
Assorted live statements. No further details available.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lake Potter, Allan Hunt, Carissa Bloom, Katie Bowling, Isabelle Evangelista, Phillip Goodboy, Olivia Pugh, M. Amber Nall, Jose Ignacio Acin Pozo and Tides PodcastIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillRQG dice sets: https://thedicedungeon.co.uk/collections/rusty-quillThe Rusty Fears competition is now closed, we will no longer be accepting submissions. Thanks to everyone who entered!Edited by Alexander J Newall.Martin Blackwood is played by Alexander J Newall, PC Basira Hussain is played by Frank Voss, Tim Stoker is played by Mike LeBeau, Melanie King is played by Lydia Nicholas, Lynne Hammond is played by Lowri Ann Davies, Robin Lennox is played by Martyn Pratt, Conspiracy Theorist is played by James Ross, Brian Finlinson is played by Bryn Monroe, Peter Lukas is played by Alasdair Stuart.Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1Another way to support Rusty Quill and The Magnus Archives is by purchasing from one of our Affiliates:Phantom Peak – London-based interactive event - 15% discount with this link or use code RUSTYDriveThruRPG – Online Market Place for TTRPGS DriveThruRPG.com - The Largest RPG Download Store!You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice.Please 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:SpidersMental instabilityIsolation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2018 • 24min
MAG 99 - Dust to Dust
#9522002Case 9522002 - Robert E. Geiger. Incident occurred in Boise City, Oklahoma, April 1935. Victim’s name given as Stefan Brotchen. Statement given 20th February, 1952. Committed to tape 2nd September, 2007. Gertrude Robinson Recording.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jeff Goodhind, Liraven, Ryan Byrne, Rachel Brownhill, Chad Wiley, Paul Richardson, Doug Bostic, Cooper Dukes, Jay Honsey, Mark H, DisasterNickIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Gertrude Robinson is played by Sue Sims, The Archivist is played by Jonathan Sims, Michael is played by Luke Booys, Georgie Barker is played by Sasha Sienna, Breekon is played by Martin Corcoran, Hope is played by Steve Violich.Sound effects for this episode provided by MrAuralization, CGEffex, Diramus (https://www.youtube.com/user/diramus), RICHERlandTV, LOVEBURD & 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/subscribe.Please 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:SuffocationUndeadNatural DisasterAbductionClaustrophobiaViolence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.