
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

Mar 22, 2018 • 23min
MAG 98 - Lights Out
#8640514Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 8640514, statement of Doctor Algernon Moss, given May 14th 1864.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Emma Bogan, Jon, Victoria Wetherington, Jack Merryman, Alexandra Sipe, Nadia Heller, Charlotte, Steven Gilbert, Internaut, Maz DixonIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Tim Stoker is played by Mike LeBeau, Elias Bouchard is played by Ben Meredith, Martin Blackwood is played by Alexander J Newall, Melanie King is played by Lydia Nicholas, PC Basira Hussain is played by Frank VossSound effects for this episode provided by qubodup, SunnySideSound & 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 horrorPoisoningReported violence to childrenSelf-harm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2018 • 25min
MAG 97 - We All Ignore The Pit
#0090303Statement of Jackson Ellis, regarding the geographical oddities in the town of Bucoda, Washington. Original statement given 3rd March 2009.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Dania Gross, Christine Labrie, Anne Ackermann-Carter, Coco, Joshua Pittman, Gary A Bonilla, Lawrence Taylor, Bradley Beth, Saumya Sankhavaram, TechorbIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.The Archivist is played by Jonathan Sims, Nikola Orsinov is played by Jessica Law.Sound effects for this episode provided by engreitz, cgeffex, poorenglishjuggler, fillsoko, sturmankin, idalize & 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 (especially if you came here from TikTok!).Content Warning for:ClaustrophobiaMind-controlEarthquakeBody horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2018 • 19min
MAG 96 - Return To Sender
#9961505Statement of Alfred Breekon, regarding a new pair of workers at his delivery company. Original statement given May 15th 1996.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Joshua Diiorio, Eva, Alexa, David Tynan, Helen Clifford, Avon Gale, Joanna Kowalik, Sara Baldwin, Tim Helmstedt, Nikhil RodeIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.The Archivist is played by Jonathan Sims, Sarah Baldwin is played by Alice Adzowa, Alice "Daisy" Tonner is played by Fay Roberts.Sound effects for this episode provided by dheming, Klankbeld, HarryPeeks, acidsnowflake, LeMudCrab, Adam_N, Caitlin_100, mikewest, EFlexTheSoundDesigner & 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 violenceImposterBody Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2018 • 23min
MAG 95 - Absent Without Leave
#9770211Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 9770211, statement of Luca Moretti, given November 2nd 1977.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lara Whelan, Ellanora Childs, Danny, Beth Buell, Bec Savage, Dave Agnew, AlmavivaConte, Paul Gregory, Alex Smith, Samantha HendersonIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Martin Blackwood is played by Alexander J Newall, PC Basira Hussain is played by Frank VossSound effects for this episode provided by Australopithecusman & 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 violenceWarfareUndeadCannibalismSuicideFascism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2018 • 19min
MAG 94 - Dead Woman Walking
#0172904Statement of Georgina Barker regarding the last words of possible corpse. Recorded direct from subject April 29th 2017.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Joshua Wilson, Rhiannon Knol, Cynthia J. Steward, Morgan, Julian Plumadore, Zenia McAllister, Chris Schneidmiller, Ryan Frazier, Dan Pratt & ShaunIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.The Archivist is played by Jonathan Sims, Georgie Barker is played by Sasha SiennaSound effects for this episode provided by justiiiiin, pogmothoin & 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:UndeadMortalityDepression Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2018 • 26min
MAG 93 - Contaminant
#9950503Statement of Lester Chang regarding the cleaning habits of his father-in-law. Original statement given March 5th 1995.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jonathan Walters, Shad Bolling, Anna Malczyk, Olivia Tysoe, Margaret (Peggy) Whitfield, April Kluever, Marie-Anne Dupont, Kristina Kirkland, Isaac M & Kazimier StineIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by Reitanna, sgrowe & 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:Mould/MoldSudden HospitalisationOCDBereavement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2018 • 19min
MAG 92 - Nothing Beside Remains
#0172804-BStatement of Barnabas Bennett, as given in a short letter to Jonah Magnus. April 9th 1824.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Brian Karas, Brittany Shaw, Katharina, Laura Hill, Patrick Schneeweis, Mary S, David Hicks, Jeremy McQuadie, Muriel Roussillon, Luke Alexander and Bertram MortonIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by mefrancis13, jrssandoval, SpliceSound, theshuggie, EskimoNeil & 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:IsolationPolice BrutalityGun Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2018 • 20min
MAG 91 - The Coming Storm
#0172804-AStatement of Micheal Crew regarding his experiences with the supernatural.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lara Taffer, Justin Bankert & Akvilina Petrutis, Alexandra Krzoska, Jameson Senger, Ian Barrett, Jonny, Fabian Beranovsky, Richard Maxton & Rob KerrIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by markb, brianhanson2nd, ceberation, Maynardkenmuir, Coral_Island_Studios, RogerBoyX69passAirmangrace, DSOADigital, ceberation, spenceomatic, fryzu82, Glitchedtones, Anthousai, FunWithSound, JakLocke, MaxDemianAGL, mmasonghi, Lesmash, uEffects, taure, Slave2theLight, northern87, pfranzen & 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:ElectrocutionHeightsGun Violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2018 • 21min
MAG 90 - Body Builder
#0130807Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 0130807, statement of Ross Davenport, given August 7th 2013.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Patrick Monroe, Erika Kvistad, Tessa Wright, Rebecca Clayton, Elin Furu Markusson, Jennifer Shepard, Melanie Atherton Allen, Autumn Jarvis, Jonathan Bryan,Pedro Rosario Silva & Sara JohnsonIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.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-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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2018 • 25min
MAG 89 - Twice as Bright
#0172404Statement of Jude Perry, regarding... some advice. Recorded direct from subject, April 24th 2017.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Rich Jones, Heather Paulson, Laura Greene, Wren Griffin-Harrigan, Anthony Sigman-Lowery, Jimmy Smith, Alexander Everett, Victoria Barnette, Emmett Lou Moon & and Ken BlakelyIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by saturdaysoundguy & 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.