

The Magnus Archives
Rusty Quill
“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.
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Aug 27, 2020 • 5min
MAG Bloopers - Totally Normal Real Humans
The Magnus Archives is brought to you by folks who are completely serene and professional humans at all times, on and off-recording. Totally and absolutely.Content Warnings:Explicit languageFeaturing voices of: Alexander J Newall, Fay Roberts, Ian Hayles, Francesca Renée Reid, Paul Sims, Sue Sims, Lydia Nicholas, Jonathan Sims, Mike LeBeau, Frank Voss, Ben Meredith.Edited by Annie Fitch & Alexander J NewallCheck 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 For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2020 • 59min
MAG - Pod UK Horror Panel
Recorded live at PodUK 2020, Alexander J Newall, Gemma Amor (No Sleep Podcast, Calling Darkness) and David Ault (No Sleep Podcast, Shadows at the Door) moderated by Alasdair Stuart (Escape Artists Inc., The Magnus Archives) talk about the world of modern audio horror.Produced by Lowri Ann DaviesEdited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J NewallCheck 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: twitter.com/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 For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2020 • 8min
MAG Fluff - Epiphany
Back in the heady days of late 2019, we sought ideas from our Patrons on a more light-hearted scene from life at The Magnus Institute and the Archives. And they certainly delivered in spades.We present to you one of the winning entries, Epiphany; a joyous romp in the Archives in this imagined scene from the latter half of Season 1.Content WarningTooth-aching fluff.We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed producing it. Alex, in particular, had a lot of fun with this. As you'll no doubt hear...Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J NewallWritten by Jack BeckwithProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesPerformances:- Alexander J Newall as Martin Blackwood- Mike LeBeau as Tim Stoker- Jonathan Sims as The ArchivistCheck 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 LicenceFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2020 • 17min
What The Ghost? - The Devil's Dance
We hope you enjoy this vintage episode of What the Ghost? presented by Georgie Barker.This episode was originally released to our Patrons in December 2018. If you'd like to join them and access more exclusive content, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillContent Warnings:PlaguesBody HorrorEdited by Alexander J Newall & Brock WinsteadWritten by Sasha SiennaPerformances"Georgie Barker" - Sasha SiennaSoundeffects this week by Anthousai, deleted-user-7146007, dsp9000, franeknflute, freesound, glazkov, iamgiorgio, jackhilton, jameshall412, plamdi1, sirbedlam, thanvannispen & 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/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 For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2020 • 56min
Rusty Quill Company Chat
Take a peek behind the curtain at Rusty Towers as Alex sits down with various members of Rusty Quill Ltd for insight into what we do and the values we work towards as a company. Featuring:- Alexander J Newall- Jonathan Sims- Helen Gould- Tim Meredith- Mike LeBeau- April Sumner- Hannah Brankin- Anil GodigamuweEdited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Check 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 For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2020 • 42min
MAG 2019 Liveshow
This show recording of the 'Anglerfish' (MAG001) and 'Do Not Open' (MAG002) statements was recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Presents... Audio Drama event, at King's Place, London, on 30th November 2019.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J NewallProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesEdited by Maddy Searle, Nico Vittese and Alexander J NewallPerformances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims - "Rosie" - Hannah Brankin- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall - "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeauCheck 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: twitter.com/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 For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 16, 2020 • 22min
MAG 176 - Blood Ties
Case ########-16An examination of pack tacticsAudio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:Explicit languageMisogynistic languageHostage situation Victimisation / ScapegoatingEvisceration Blades Character deathSFX for gunshot, evisceration, panicked breathingThanks to this week's Patrons: Shona Hunter, koechelt, Goon Squad, Em 'Trans Rights' Kavanagh, thefarunlitunknown, Yolanda George, Lady C., James Brown, Savannah Whiteford, Casper Wright, Skye Martucci, Chris Kobzina, plum177, Victoria Marmolejo, Gloaming Wang, Bri Neumann, Nicholas Indrisano, Natassia Pastore, Coline R, em fedorchuk, Pasha, Dave J Bowman, Ari P, Michelle Elbert, Emma Adler, Jo, Mari, Liam Comeau, Illicit Tangent, twistedsardonic, Jennifer Thurgate, Fe Nguyen, Micah Goldstein, Charlie Eyre, Gabriel Hawke, Chiara Lorraine, Alex Daigle, Melissa Sage Dumont, L Sparrow, Alexis Costello, roguekind, loserlord, Paul Rueger, WolfintheWoods, Terese Nelson, Hannah Driggs, Piquk, Alice Sigurðardóttir, Atlas, Alyssa Rozendaal, heroei If you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J NewallProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesPerformances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall - "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims - "Trevor Herbert" - Ian Hayles- "Basira Hussain" - Frank VossSound effects this week by worthahep88, nicklas3799, Drkvixn91, markb, Framing_Noise, deleted_user_133379, dobroide, northern87, martian, kyles, j1987, northern87, borralbi, InspectorJ, duckduckpony, earthsounds, Suburbanwizard, ProductionNow, giddster, MPierluissi, Slykmrby, vykroft, MrPokephile & 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/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 LicenceFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 9, 2020 • 23min
MAG 175 - Epoch
Case ########-15An inventory of what comes after. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:Body horror (inc animals)Description of human remainsSelf-mutilation Futility / InconsequenceEnvironmental disaster / Eco-horrorPollutionWater insecurityExistential & Theological dreadUnpleasant SFX - insects, squelching, sirens Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alaina Royse, Shane Kelly, Grackles, anonymous sky, Lainy J, JZimD, OatmealAddiction, Deidre Pitts, Andreas Evans, Disaster, Lovro, Saadia, Megan Linger, Billie, Rowen De Lacy, Gil, Zetallis, Woodspurge, Redd, Erin Sellars, James Curry, TJ Hoffer, KP Wilson, Zoe Schroeder, charliewarl, Shannon McHugh, Taylor Ashmore, lu, Mitch Pavao, sageybug, Josephine Hoare, Azaria Serpens, Bonnie Phillips, DwarvenBeardSpores, Bex quollish, Jax Wells, Twisted Sight, Elizabeth LeGant, Agnieszka Szołucha, Benn Ends, Libby Broome, Elyse Walker, Faith Gillispie, Kathleen Parham, PansyThoughts, e.herself, Tartha Jedril If you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Maddy Searle, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J NewallProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesPerformances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall - "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims Sound effects this week by josephsardin, 16G_Panska_Sand_Nikolas, StephenSaldanha, lolamadeus, audiojacked, nooly, PhreaKsAccount, vckhaze, PhreaKsAccount, usernamemoe, Tomlija, tim.kahn, jchiledred, dheming, jorickhoofd, Fission9, Rvgerxini, TreasureBoxFilms, kantouth, jorickhoofd, launemax, Alexir, msantoro11, Inspector J, secondbody, Kinoton, supersound23, Peacewaves, Spoxe, Relenzo2, 7h3_lark, kMoon, Dariachic, tatianafeudal, potok_potoczny, jorickhoofd & 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/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 LicenceFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 2, 2020 • 25min
MAG 174 - The Great Beast
Case ########-14An examination of scaleRecorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:- Insignificance / Diminuition - Arguments- Body horror - Falling- Dissociative amnesia - SFX of deep impacts, destruction and 'pressure wave' distortionsThanks to this week's Patrons: Teo Qvillberg, cussbunny, Emilia Lee, Cora Larson, Rapsodia, Hannah McNutt, I Think Spirals Should Vote, Amaya, Stacy Bright, Matt Freeman, Black Dog, Karin Hammarsten, Heather Biggs, cinnabi, Maria Tickerhoof, Kathryn Nye, Jackie Tolomeo, Mary S., Laura, Miranda B., Kiera Gittins, tjesje, Jeffrey De Koning, Luis Narro, Ian A., Cristina Stubbe, Hayley Phoenix, kototyph, Katie Glasson, Arcturus, Jennie Styan, Abigail Eileen, Kris L, Danny Colgan, Jude, Jennifer Dyas, Megan Batchelor, Moomin Family, Samantha Leigh, Anita Mathisen, Stephanie Shinkle, Alienea, Hannah Sanner, Joan the Deer, C. E. McGill, Tamara Steeves, Nadia Bracegirdle, stitch, Esme Weil If you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J NewallProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesPerformances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall - "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims - "Simon Fairchild" - Karim Kronfli - "Helen" - Imogen Harris Sound effects this week by jamesrodavidson, LiamG_SFX & 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/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 LicenceFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 25, 2020 • 18min
MAG 173 - Night Night
Case ########-13Considerations of youthRecorded by The Archivist, in Situ.Content warnings:- Children in peril- Screams (inc SFX)- Bullying- Emotional abuse / neglect- Darkness- Isolation / Helplessness- Fear of bodily harm- Perceived parental negligenceThanks to this week's Patrons: Kenna Malone, Meg Simmons, James, MEGAN GREEN, Talbot Elfgrunge, Julia Mejbaum, Chuck Lambing, Sarah Burke, eicas, Serena Jensen, veevox, Brinnanza, Darth Nexus, Tiny Demon Dragon, Avery Breakell, Philip Kelley, Darcy M, Maria Blowers, Kellen, Cats 2019 Was A Pretty Good Movie, Allegra Rosenberg, Rachel Berger, Eleanor Mae Langston, Wren Valadin, Sarah Poiani, Ashley Crutchfield, Space Arbys, Annie Nate Schindler, Lana Elise, Emily Rose, Rebecca B, Piper, trinity, Evan Lukas, elwids, June W, Kayleigh T, sarenraesbesthope, Erin Yost, corbett, Erebus Odora, Senna_Redtail, Φ, Lorelei Millund, mathias elliot, Natazha Thomsen, Dr. Teatime, Mariana Bittermann, Sara Norris, Rachel GouldIf you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Nico Vettese, Maddy Searle, Brock Winstead & Alexander J NewallWritten by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J NewallProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesPerformances:- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall - "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims - "Callum Brodie" - Will Harvey Sound effects this week by Carlvus, Yuval, Brokenphono, klangkonserve, nebyoolae, ivolipa, Bpianoholic, Iamgiorgio, jwheeler91, Hoerspielwerkstatt, j-zazvurek, djphizz, namikiri & 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/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 LicenceFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


