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The Magnus Archives

“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is an award winning 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.

Spotify Award winner for over 100 Million downloads, British Fantasy Award Winner and Webby Honoree.

For fans of M.R James, Cosmic Horror, deep storytelling, dark academia, great audio fiction and audio drama, analogue horror / unfiction and ARGs.

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Building the Panopticon - Making MAG 158 Mar 05, 2020

Show notes

SPOILERS NOTE: This ep includes discussion for the whole of Season 4, up to and including MAG160.

Anil hosts in this peek behind the curtain as members of the TMA production team talk about what it took to get gargantuan episode Panopticon to your ears!

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Edited this week by Nico Vettese & Alexander J Newall.

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MAG Duskhollow PD - Part 3 Feb 20, 2020

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It's the finale of our Duskhollow PD special and our team has 24 hours to crack the case!

Archie's investigations begin at the library, Emma is a proud mentor, Gabrielle Schreiber goes for coffee and Detective Sergeant Carl Husselback is questioning his life choices.

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Edited this week by Michelle O'Toole, Tessa Vroom & Alexander J Newall.

In this episode, we used The Cthulhu Hack created by Paul Baldowski, to find out more or support Paul, head to:

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MAG Duskhollow PD - Part 2 Feb 06, 2020

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Join Jonny, Frank, Sasha, Alex and Lowri as they play MacGuffin & Co's original TTRPG 'Duskhollow PD'

This second episode sees the team split their resources to follow up the leads they've found. Emma and Archie head to 'The Last Drop' while Gabrielle Schreiber and Detective Sergeant Carl Husselback pay Angela Grockle a visit.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Sofia Sandino, Cecil Goodwin, Nell, Masha Weber, James Candalino, Kit Buss, Rocket Corgi, Terrence Rollin' with a Grand, Connor Adderley, Rowan Grey, Liz MacGregor, Ealasaid Haas, Hhhh, ex libris crow, Ryan Norrie, Ivanna A. Villamil, Dumpbucket, o55k, Breeanna Sveum, & Sam

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Edited this week by Michelle O'Toole, Tessa Vroom & Alexander J Newall.

In this episode, we used The Cthulhu Hack created by Paul Baldowski, to find out more or support Paul, head to:

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patreon.com/cthulhuhack

If you'd like to learn more about or support MacGuffin & Co.head to

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MAG Duskhollow PD - Part 1 Jan 23, 2020

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Join Jonny, Frank, Sasha, Alex and Lowri as they play MacGuffin & Co's original TTRPG 'Duskhollow PD'

In this first episode of 3 we meet a team of likely cops whose task it is to solve completely normal crimes...

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Charlie Haglin, Jason Dawson, How Should I Know, Tonya Downing, Negev, MOLLY WHALEN, Bonster, Richard Drumm, Ben Stillwell White, Ren Martin, Nancy S, megan schreiber, Keller, Jon Cantwell, Mel Barsana, Lynny, Dan and Heather Norbury Montalto, Lucas Rozell, Ann, Katey Lannen

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Edited this week by Michelle O'Toole, Tessa Vroom & Alexander J Newall.

In this episode, we used The Cthulhu Hack created by Paul Baldowski, to find out more or support Paul, head to:

cthulhuhack.com

patreon.com/cthulhuhack

If you'd like to learn more about or support MacGuffin & Co.head to

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ANNOUNCEMENT - RQ Streams! Jan 14, 2020

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It's time for a new video project - RQ Streams - with Mike LeBeau (Head of Video; Tim Stoker) and Anil Godigamuwe (Community Manager) as your guides & fellow explorers through the worlds of gaming! And thank you so much to everyone for your support to make things like this possible!

Join us weekly on Saturdays, at 3pm GMT - starting 25th January 2020 - at www.twitch.tv/rusty_quill !

Music: "The Messenger" by Silent Partner via the Youtube Audio Library

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Magnus Bloopers Special Jan 09, 2020

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Things don't always run smoothly at Rusty Towers...

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mal Ossowicki, Nikki H, Hayden J, Marcela 'hi mom' Garcia, Oren Benshabat, Ida, Adrian Mercer-Garber, Sammy, Han Mallek, Caroline Rivard, Mammon, Lauren Rowlands, charlie laurel, Brie, Rachel Penabade, Carrie Coada, 2impostors, Elias Soper, Casey Rae, Armando DiCianno

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Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.

Content warning:

Swearing
Comedic stereotyping

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The Magnus Archives ... in Spaaaace Dec 26, 2019

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Statement of T. Geistman regarding the circumstances of his assignment to, and later dismissal from, the Sales Department of Stellar Firma Ltd.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jay Grace, Lena, Noj Strebor, handlebarlan, Green-nosed Mule, Charles Lambing, anajinn, Justine Silving, Zach Hoffman, Potato, Nikki Bee, Kayleigh Banyard, Jessica Witt, Geo, Maria, Laura Toh, Bethany King, Birdy Nelson, Patricia Keith, & Hall of Mirrors Artworks

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If you'd like to hear more of Trexel and David 7's space adventures, check out Rusty Quill's semi-improvised show, Stellar Firma, at https://aca.st/7017b2

'With us, you're on firm ground'

Editing this week by David Devereux

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MAG 160.2 - Season 4 Q+A Part 2 Dec 12, 2019

Show notes

It's time for Alex and Jonny to answer more of your questions in the second part of our Magnus Q&A!

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Spooooky, Kate Talbot, Lisa K., Jari Thorup Palo, Lou Harrison, Elliot, Claudia Howard, Amanda Lord, Sarah Cavanagh, Jessica Freeman, Freshcat, dog, Elizabeth Kalbacher, Aine Morgan, Corvin J Lyn, Kit, Cody Wolfe, Iris Lazuli, Sparr, Carrie LeClair

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Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.

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MAG 160.1 - Season 4 Q+A Part 1 Nov 28, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to the first of our season break episodes.

Alex and Jonny answer your questions about The Magnus Archives and Season 4. Enjoy!

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Z Perkins, Evaschia, Robert Groom, Aysha U. Farah, Niamh Hemingway, Khyle, Joshua Grohman, Rachel Oney, Malcom Snipes, Alex Haidinyak, Michelle LaTorre, Oscar Marlowe, Glory Duda, Joe Smith, Alex Freeman, Cait May, Xanthe Bouma, Paul McHugh, Ciara mcCabe, & January Garcia

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Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.

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MAG 160 - The Eye Opens Oct 31, 2019

Show notes

Case #0181810

Vigilo, Audio, Supervenio

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Fast or Write, Capricious Cacti, C. X. Lu, Stick in Hand, Margaery Clare, Cora, aritchie, Brian Greenwald, Elita Grunde, majesticrhyhorn, Jon Williams, Sigma Bunny, Jack, Rainny Q, Charlotte Ballantyne, Kerry Cobey, Roseann White, Bennett Burns

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Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

Sound effects this week by Skipmedia, Mydo1, flag 2, Sage trytle, Coral_Island_Studios, kd_jack & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content warnings:

- Coercion / Abuse of power

- Mortality

- Mention of pet death

- Change

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