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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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Copyright: © Rusty Quill

Latest Episodes:

MAG 159 - The Last Oct 24, 2019

Show notes

Case #0182509-B

Statement of Peter Lukas regarding his life, family and interactions with The Lonely. Statement extracted 25th September 2018.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Sarah Schrader, Jeremy Wallace, Ellie M, Laurent, manywisps, Micah Epstein, Ezzoh, Anke Gladnick, Rhadja, ECD, Kelly O, Q, ivelostmyspectacles, Luna Zephyr, Pagan angel, Stormy Weather, 3 Eyed Mavens, Nadia Tudhope, E K, Vance Barnhill

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Edited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

Sound effects this week by "Ambience, Seaside Waves, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk), kangaroovindaloo, elementals, Adam_N and previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Isolation

- Murder / Death / Loss

- Family estrangement / Neglect

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MAG 158 - Panopticon Oct 17, 2019

Show notes

Case #0182509-A

Original recording of events leading up to the disappearances of Jonathan Sims, Martin Blackwood, Alice Tonner and Peter Lukas.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Samuel Borrello, Edison Potter, Jedediah G Schmidt, David Cothron, Julianna, Amalia, Jessica Salter, Ellie Smith, Adrian Clarke, Mara Wilson, Kaleigh Albright, Sarah Harrison, Manda McIlroy, Malin, Christian Dokken, K S, Bert!, Alex May, Mike Massiah, Jessica Grace

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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:

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart

- "NotSahsa" - Evelyn Hewitt

- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts

- "Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith

- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims

- "Trevor Herbert" - Ian Hayles

- "Julia Montauk" - Francesca Renée Reid

Sound effects this week by jaredi, florianreichelt, kyles, chris_81, bananplyte, DWOBoyle, crcavol, daveincamas, visions68, Carmelomike, deleted_user_4401185, CosmicEmbers, steveygos93, StephenSaldanha, Edsto, kineticturtle, stomachache, vedas, TobiasKosmos, Jaylew1987 and previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Loud noises (including rock grinding) / static

- Violence (gun / monstrous)

- Extended gunfire

- Isolation

- Murder / Death / Loss

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MAG 157 - Rotten Core Oct 10, 2019

Show notes

Case #0131408

Statement of Adelard Dekker, regarding a potential pandemic originating in the town of Klanxbüll, Germany. Original statement given 14th August 2013.

Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kay Topaz, Briar, Haley Tomaszewski, Jess Katt, Eva Cone, Deanon, Brynn Lewis, Emily Scherping, David Tynan, Sierra Mayer, Brooke Prado, Ishiima, beznogova, Elly Grant, Michael Troyer, Kupla Ku, Matthew Briggs, Marquleta Sibanyama, Magnus Stenrød, Maxim Mann

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Edited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Georgie Barker" - Sasha Sienna

- "Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas

- "Helen" - Imogen Harris

Sound effects this week by skymary, Trautwein, Aiyumi, kooust, sagetyrtle, kyles, suhral, Adam_N, Bastianhallo, ProductionNow & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Epidemic / Mass infection

- Extreme body horror

- Emotional trauma

- Physical threats

- Isolation

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MAG 156 - Reflection Oct 03, 2019

Show notes

Case #0090401

Statement of Adelard Dekker, taken from a letter to Gertrude Robinson dated 4th January 2009.

Audio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to Peter Lukas.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kit Matthews, Tommy Prisco, Harriet Wise, Felix VanHuss, haley macke, Cat Heg is the Best Heg, Withans, Corey Allison, Brian S. Roe, Luna, Isabelle Jackson, Laura Fernandez, Kade Kafel, Tracey Bauer, Lisa Ferreira, Matt Walton, Arin Astratic, Andrew Guthy, Daniel Gullman

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Edited this week by David Devereux, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

- "Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart

Sound effects this week by previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Body horror

- Cannibalism

- Fairground accidents

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MAG 155 - Cost of Living Sep 26, 2019

Show notes

Case #0020312

Statement of Tova McHugh regarding their string of near-death experiences. Original statement given December 3rd 2002.

Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Irene HÃ¤usler, Erin Paige, Micaela Palmeiro, Connor E. Hohner, Ace Tayloe, Julia Meyer, Brant Casavant, Taffeara, Mrs. Widgery's Lodger, Wendy Kay, Mattanja Koenz, DTBR, Daniel Simmons, Emil Johansson, pewterandjaded, Yancy Zim, Clarissa, Emily Ritchie, OpalKat29

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Edited this week by David Devereux & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss

- "Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas

Sound effects this week by HunteR4708 & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Self harm

- Infanticide

- Murder

- Near-death experience

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MAG 154 - Bloody Mary Sep 19, 2019

Show notes

Case #0082107

Statement of Eric Delano, recorded 21st July 2008. Regarding his life, Mary Keay and the Archives.

Audio recording by Gertrude Robinson

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Peter Davis, Charlotte Dunn, Nicky, Jordan Bouchard, Jaz Vallin, Jess?, Dane McGuire, Jessica Deyo, Rebecca Hansen, Kipp

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Edited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims

- "Eric Delano" - Richard Soames

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

Sound effects this week by Typinh, hykenfreak, SoundsForHim & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Murder

- Physical violence

- Domestic abuse

- Self-inflicted wounds

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MAG 153 - Love Bombing Sep 12, 2019

Show notes

Case #0120204

Statement of Barbara Mullen-Jones regarding her nine months spent with The Divine Chain cult. Original Statement given 2nd April 2012.

Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Payton, Camilla Sutton, Charles Craig, Igor Nikolskiy, brianna, Kara Marten, lauren coleman, Wim, Shawna Bracken, Cally Shearer, Zalia Chimera, Christopher Nies, Maxwell Skrocki, Phillip Platt, Aurora B., johnny dangerously, Athena Frade, Lais Rojas, Iris, Kim Cuthbertson

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Edited this week by David Devereux, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Trevor Herbert" -Ian Hayles

- "Julia Montauk" - Francesca Renée Reid

- "Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts

Sound effects this week by figgy78, ukjoncollins, Adam_Joseph, mjvilches, bennychico11, bennychico11, MootMcnoodles & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Cult activity

- Physical violence

- Starvation

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MAG 152 - A Gravedigger's Envy Sep 05, 2019

Show notes

Case #8370108

Statement of Hezekiah Wakely regarding his career as a gravedigger, compiled from a series of letters to Nathaniel Beale between 1837 and 1839.

Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael, Erinn Triplett, Kaii's Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, AmberArmstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly!, Cas Landman and PlotTwisted

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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

- "Helen Richardson" - Imogen Harris

Sound effects this week by previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content notes:

- Burial alive

- Possible suicide ideation

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MAG 151 - Big Picture Aug 29, 2019

Show notes

Case #0181408

Statement of Simon Fairchild regarding Peter Lukas and The Extinction.

Audio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to to Peter Lukas

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael, Erinn Triplett, Kaii's Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, Amber Armstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly!, Cas Landman and PlotTwisted

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Edited this week by David Devereux, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "Simon Fairchild" - Karim Kronfli

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss

Sound effects this week by previously credited artists via freesound.org.

Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1

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Content warnings:

Existential dread
Threats of violence
Discussions of: isolation, extinction & apocalypse, death, supernatural compulsion
Mentions of: thalassophobia, agoraphobia, self-sacrifice
SFX: continuous low-pitched tone

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MAG 150 - Cul-de-Sac Aug 22, 2019

Show notes

Case #0140911

Statement of Herman Gorgoli regarding his a period trapped alone in a suburban area of Cheadle.

Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Bruno Falcon, Brian Taulbee, Anastasia Keelor, William Diment, Abbegail Lovette, Ariel Young, Johnathan & Gillian Kastner, Jared Clark Levin, Jack Cato and Jellybeam, Rob Core, oli, C Jason, Grace Brant, Dylan Haring, Rory A, Nicholas Schaefer, Harry Jones, Samantha Christine, AGVZ, BearyGoosey

If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill

Edited this week by David Devereux, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

- "Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas

Content warnings for:

- Isolation

- Self Harm

- Human Remains

Sound effects this week by previously credited artists via freesound.org.

Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1

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The Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International Licence

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