
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 30, 2021 • 2min
Announcement: RQ Network Introducing Wave 2
Rusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!RQ Network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters that launched on May 10th 2021I now have the pleasure of announcing our second wave of new podcasts.Join us in welcoming:I am In Eskew and The Silt Verses Written and directed by Jon Ware and produced by Muna HussenThe Milkman of St. Gaff's written and directed by Chris McClureThe Town Whispers written and directed by Cole WeaversWe're Alive written and directed by Kc Wayland and produced by Wayland ProductionsYou can listen to these shows wherever you get you podcasts or on www.rustyquill.comFor more info on these new shows visit: RQ Network Wave 2: Introducing Five New Shows | Rusty QuillJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2021 • 33min
MAG Retrospective - Cast Commentary Part 2
We got some of the Magnus cast together to listen to their favourite moments and reminisce about the making of The Magnus Archives.Content WarningsSpoilers for all of The Magnus ArchivesPhysical violence & threatsDeath & murder (inc. discussion of character deathsDiscussions of: co-dependent/unhealthy relationships, body horrorMentions of: blood, spatial distortion, PTSD & trauma, grief & loss, COVID-19 pandemic, knives, food, spidersSFX: occasional beeping, static & distorted/overlapping voices, high-pitched tones, growling & roaring, vocalised suffering, building collapseFeaturing Imogen Harris, Ian Hayes, Karim Kronfli, Francesca Reneé Reid, Fay Roberts, Alasdair Stuart and Frank VossThank you to all our Patrons for your continued supportIf you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Edited this week by Nico Vettese and Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: 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.

Aug 19, 2021 • 33min
MAG Retrospective - Cast Commentary Part 1
We got some of the Magnus cast together to listen to their favourite moments and reminisce about the making of The Magnus Archives.Content WarningsSpoilers for all of The Magnus ArchivesBody horrorPhysical violence & threatsClaustrophobia & live burialDiscussions of: spatial distortion & unreality, death & murder, self-recrimination, scopophobiaMentions of: food, coma, guns & bombs, police, vampires, social anxiety, COVID-19 pandemicSFX: occasional beeping, vocalised suffering, gunshots, staticFeaturing Imogen Harris, Ian Hayes, Karim Kronfli, Francesca Reneé Reid, Fay Roberts, Alasdair Stuart and Frank VossThank you to all our Patrons for your continued supportIf you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Edited this week by Nico Vettese and Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: 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.

Aug 12, 2021 • 6min
MAG - Martin Poetry Anthology 2
Further works of M. K. Blackwood.Anthology 1VisitorsYonderFiled AwayDraw StateContent warnings:ClaustrophobiaMentions of: spiders & cobwebsTranscripts:PDF: https://bit.ly/3lZqjItDOC: https://bit.ly/2XjWSXdThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support.If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Performed by Alexander J. NewallWritten by Anil GodigamuweEdited by Alexander J. Newall, Nico Vettese & Catherine RinellaProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop & https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: 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.

Aug 5, 2021 • 14min
MAG Outtakes - An Editor's Perspective
The editors of The Magnus Archives have witnessed a fair few things in their time, let's take a moment to hear things from their P.O.V.Featuring; Alexander J. Newall, Helen Gould, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Sasha Sienna, Jonathan Sims, Chioma Nwalioba and Frank Voss .Content Warnings:InnuendoScreaming & groaningDiscussions of: exerciseMentions of: alcoholSFX: occasional beepingThank you to all our Patrons for your continued supportIf you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Edited by Nico Vettese & Jeffrey Nils GardnerCheck 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: 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.

Jul 29, 2021 • 32min
MAG Retrospective - Editors' Commentary
It's the Editor's turn! Some of The Magnus Archives editors, Annie, Elizabeth and Nico sit down to listen to a selection of their favourite editing moments from the show.Content WarningsExplicit languageSpoilers for all of The Magnus ArchivesHospitalsPhysical violence & death (inc. SFX)Discussions of: COVID-19 pandemicMentions of: mass death, illness, food, knives, spiders & cobwebs, falling & - heightsSFX: distorted voices & static, screaming, body transformationThank you to all our Patrons for your continued supportIf you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Featuring Annie Fitch, Elizabeth Moffatt, Nico Vettese & Lowri Ann DaviesEdited this week by Nico Vettese and Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: 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.

Jul 22, 2021 • 42min
MAG Mothership Game - Part 3
Lydia, a talented voice actress known for her role as Melanie King in The Magnus Archives, joins the fun in this thrilling conclusion of a gaming special. The crew navigates spine-chilling yet humorous situations involving hostile Vanta squids and unpredictable space horrors. Their camaraderie shines as they strategize under pressure, blending chaos with lighthearted banter. From whimsical encounters with spider-like creatures to intense dice rolls for survival, the adventure is filled with tension and unexpected surprises.

Jul 15, 2021 • 36min
MAG Mothership Game - Part 2
Join a crew as they navigate the chaos of a damaged spaceship, encountering bizarre entities and absurd battle attire along the way. Amidst the horror of impending doom, humorous banter lightens the tension while they prepare for a space mission. They grapple with the fallout from a Multiverse event, all while confronting cosmic decay and hidden secrets. As they face bizarre flora and strange threats in zero gravity, the struggle for survival becomes a blend of horror and humor, leaving them on the brink of existential threats.

Jul 8, 2021 • 43min
MAG Mothership Game - Part 1
Join Lydia Nicholas, an accomplished actress and tabletop RPG enthusiast, and Alex Newell, also a talented actor and gamer, as they embark on a cosmic adventure in Mothership! They dive into character creation, adding quirky touches like biohazard symbols and shot glasses. Expect wild character dynamics, humorous emergencies aboard their spaceship, and the tension of catastrophic failures. The group explores the impacts of stress on gameplay, all while maintaining a playful banter that keeps the thrill alive. Prepare for chaos in the universe!

Jul 1, 2021 • 4min
MAG - Martin Poetry Anthology 1
The Archives can sometimes be an inspiring place.Anthology 1StreetsA Country WalkBiscuitsRainsContent warnings:Mentions of: food, spidersTranscripts:PDF - https://bit.ly/3h2orvwDOC - https://bit.ly/3dryRmcThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support.If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Performed by Alexander J. NewallWritten by Anil GodigamuweEdited by Alexander J. Newall, Nico Vettese & Catherine RinellaProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop & https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.You 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.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: 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.