
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

8 snips
Apr 10, 2016 • 31min
MAG 9 A Father’s Love
Dive into the complex emotions of paternal love and its impact on identity. Julia Montauk shares her harrowing truth as she confronts her father's dark legacy as a serial killer. The chilling history of Robert Montauk unfolds, revealing disturbing secrets and connections to cults. Experience the tension of a child's haunting memories tied to a mother's mysterious disappearance. Plus, explore thrilling teaching opportunities in scenic New Zealand and an exciting new expansion for the Magnus Archives gaming experience. It's a mix of terror and adventure!

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Apr 8, 2016 • 26min
MAG 8 Burned Out
Case #0071304Statement of Evo Lensik regarding his experiences during the construction of a house on hilltop road Oxford.…Remember that during these launch weeks we need as many reviews and subscriptions as possible in order to get the attention we need to climb up the podcast charts. Every time you recommend our work you help us make more!For the duration of launch we will be releasing three episodes a week instead of our normal weekly release schedule. We hope you enjoy the extra terror…Like what you’re hearing? Let us know.Find ad-free episodes and bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available in our official stores:RedbubbleTeepublicCrowdmadeYou 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillTHREADS: @rustyquillukINSTAGRAM: @rustyquillukEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2016 • 24min
MAG 7 The Piper
Case #9220611Statement of Staff Sgt. Clarence Berry regarding his time serving with Wilfred Owen in the great war.…For everyone who has already left a review, thank you! As an independent production company we cant afford big adverts so your review is absolutely critical to our continued success.For the duration of launch we will be releasing three episodes a week instead of our normal weekly release schedule. We hope you enjoy the extra terror…Be sure to subscribe using your podcast software of choice to get every episode automatically downloaded to your device. It’s more convenient for you and really helps us out.Like what you’re hearing? Let us know.Find ad-free episodes and bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available in our official stores:RedbubbleTeepublicCrowdmadeYou 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillTHREADS: @rustyquillukINSTAGRAM: @rustyquillukEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2016 • 18min
MAG 6 Squirm
Timothy Hodge recounts a disturbing encounter with Harriet Lee, blending themes of obsession and the supernatural. A night out turns sinister with unexpected twists and unsettling incidents. The narrative dives into psychological tensions and intimate revelations, leading to a shocking transformation. As Mr. Hodge faces alarming connections to disappearances, a haunting atmosphere of urgency builds. Plus, there's a glimpse into new horror-themed games and podcasts that promise to captivate fans of the macabre.

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Apr 1, 2016 • 21min
MAG 5 Thrown Away
Case #0092302Statement Of Keiran Woodward regarding items recovered from the refuse of 93 Lancaster Rd. Walthamstowe.…For the duration of launch we will be releasing three episodes a week instead of our normal weekly release schedule. We hope you enjoy the extra terror…Be sure to subscribe using your podcast software of choice to get every episode automatically downloaded to your device. It’s more convenient for you and really helps us out. Even better, leave us a review. The more reviews we get, the more people listen and the more we can make!Like what you’re hearing? Let us know.Find ad-free episodes and bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available in our official stores:RedbubbleTeepublicCrowdmadeAnother 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillTHREADS: @rustyquillukINSTAGRAM: @rustyquillukEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 30, 2016 • 30min
MAG 4 Page Turner
Case #0132806Statement of Dominic Swain regarding a book briefly in his possession in the winter of 2012.…If you intend to leave a review but haven’t already please do so! We are an independent production company without a major marketing budget so these reviews are the main way people come to find our work.For the duration of launch we will be releasing three episodes a week instead of our normal weekly release schedule. We hope you enjoy the extra terror…Be sure to subscribe using your podcast software of choice to get every episode automatically downloaded to your device. It’s more convenient for you and really helps us out.Like what you’re hearing? Let us know.Find ad-free episodes and bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available in our official stores:RedbubbleTeepublicCrowdmadeAnother 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillTHREADS: @rustyquillukINSTAGRAM: @rustyquillukEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2016 • 24min
MAG 3 Across The Street
Case #0070107Statement of Amy Patel, regarding the alleged disappearance of her acquaintance Graham Folger.…For the duration of launch we will be releasing three episodes a week instead of our normal weekly release schedule. We hope you enjoy the extra terror…Be sure to subscribe using your podcast software of choice to get every episode automatically downloaded to your device. It’s more convenient for you and really helps us out. Even better, leave us a review. The more reviews we get, the more people listen and the more we can make!Like what you’re hearing? Let us know.Find ad-free episodes and bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available in our official stores:RedbubbleTeepublicCrowdmadeAnother 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillTHREADS: @rustyquillukINSTAGRAM: @rustyquillukEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 26, 2016 • 26min
MAG 2 Do Not Open
Case #9982211Statement of Joshua Gellespie regarding his time in the possession of an apparently empty wooden casket.…For the duration of launch we will be releasing three episodes a week instead of our normal weekly release schedule. We hope you enjoy the extra terror…Be sure to subscribe using your podcast software of choice to get every episode automatically downloaded to your device. It’s more convenient for you and really helps us out. Even better, leave us a review. The more reviews we get, the more people listen and the more we can make!Like what you’re hearing? Let us know.Find ad-free episodes and bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available in our official stores:RedbubbleTeepublicCrowdmadeAnother 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillTHREADS: @rustyquillukINSTAGRAM: @rustyquillukEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 24, 2016 • 17min
MAG 1 Angler Fish
Dive into the unsettling world of paranormal research as Nathan Watts recounts his eerie experience at Old Fishmarket Close in Edinburgh. A night that begins in celebration quickly descends into terror, marked by a chilling encounter with a mysterious figure in an alley. Discover the dark history of unexplained disappearances that haunts the city, complemented by unsettling imagery and audience engagement. Each moment builds on the tension, revealing the chaos of managing an archive dedicated to the bizarre and the supernatural.

Mar 20, 2016 • 2min
MAG 0.3 Launch Trailer
“Make your statement, face your fear.”The Magnus Archives are… OPEN.Come listen to our weekly horror fiction 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 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.Be sure to subscribe to us on your podcast software of choice to get every episode automatically downloaded straight to your device. It’s more convenient for you and really helps us out.Like what you’re hearing? Let us know!Find ad-free episodes and bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available in our official stores:RedbubbleTeepublicCrowdmadeYou 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillTHREADS: @rustyquillukINSTAGRAM: @rustyquillukEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.