
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 10, 2017 • 21min
MAG 64 - Burial Rites
#0152005 Statement of Donna Gwynne, regarding an unlicenced archeological dig near the Red Sea in Egypt. Original statement given May 20th 2015. Thank you to this week's patrons: Jack Burton, Sarah Lykins, Florence, Shayne Legassia, Danielle Sturgeon, David Kilgannon, Rachel Manley, Danielle McCrary, Mark Sutton, Chase T Hopper If you'd also like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2017 • 21min
MAG 63 - The End of the Tunnel
Case #0143103 Statement of Erin Gallagher-Nelson, regarding an urban exploration trip beneath St Paul’s Church West Hackney. Original statement given March 31st 2014. Thank you to this week's patrons: Deirdre, SJPatterson, Kay Hoddy, Daniele Boucher, Jen Moore, Paul Courtenay, Tyler Shields, Jen Roth, Cathy Sandifer, Jeffrey Lassanske If you'd also like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2017 • 24min
MAG 62 - First Edition
Case #0080307 Statement of Mary Keay, recorded 3rd July 2008. Regarding her first Leitner. Special thanks to Carrie Cohen as the voice of Mary Keay Thank you to this week's patrons: James Gibson, Samantha Emery, Elizabeth, Erin Butler, Dominic Zeal, Paul Browning ,Letizia Yemma, Sarah Mainwaring, Corey Nueman, Tyler Reisinger a.k.a Silphius If you'd also like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode provided by youandbiscuitme and previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2017 • 18min
MAG 61 Hard Shoulder
Case #0160112 Statement of Detective Alice “Daisy” Tonner, regarding the traffic stop of a delivery van on the M6 near Preston on the afternoon of 24th July 2002. Thank you to this week's patrons: Will Blackstock, Stuart McQueen, Kevin Turner, Simon Freeston, Theo Imeson, Bryn, Laura McCarthy, Jennifer Davis, Kate Cheema and Robert Espy If you'd also like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2017 • 19min
MAG 60 Observer Effect
Case #9721207 Statement of Rosa Meyer, concerning a persistent feeling of being watched. Original statement given July 12th 1972. Thank you to this week's patrons: Icarus, okpksound, Katrina Salomons, Kat Munn, Jarrod Holmes, Chris Yost, George Stone, Hazel, May and Steven Chlebek If you'd also like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2017 • 22min
MAG 59 Recluse
Case #0052911 Statement of Ronald Sinclair regarding his years spent in a teenage half way house on Hill Top Road, Oxford. Original statement given November 29th 2005. Thank you to this week's patrons: Jagovanni, Summoboomo, Meredith Clayton, K, Morgan Garratt, Aslee Graves, Calacatia, Tiffany Irving, Rose Lewis and Jeff Stanberry Sean's Kickstarter for Exuviae can be found at http://kck.st/2nCT5y8 If you'd also like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2017 • 51sec
Patreon Announcement
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Mar 29, 2017 • 20min
MAG 58 Trail Rations
Case #8450512 Unsigned statement regarding potential cannibalism while attempting to travel the Oregon Trail. Original letter dated December 4th 1845. Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2017 • 21min
MAG 57 Personal Space
Case #0090404 Statement of Carter Chilcott, regarding their time spent in isolation aboard the Space Station Daedalus in September 2007. Sound effects for this episode provided by YMB, Omar Alvarado and previously credited artists via freesound.org. You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe. Please rate and review on iTunes, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear! If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @therustyquill, drop us an email at mail@rustyquill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2017 • 23min
MAG 56 Children of the Night
Case #0100710-B Continued statement Trevor Herbert, regarding the latter years of his career as a vampire hunter. Original statement given July 10th 2010. ... If you haven’t already, be sure to visit www.RustyQuill.com/subscribe in order to subscribe to us using your podcast software of choice and be sure to leave reviews online. If you want to get in touch with us, feel free to tweet us at @theRustyQuill, drop us an email at mail@RustyQuill.com or comment on our dedicated Forums available at www.rustyquill.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.