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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:

The Magnus Archives - Season 4 Teaser Jan 01, 2019

Show notes

The Magnus Archives will return January 10th 2019.

Edited by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

Sound effects by alienistcog, booluhui, straget, UncleSigmund, novino, albertofcasuso, nickrave & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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MAG 120.1 - Season 3 Q+A Nov 01, 2018

Show notes

No tricks, just treats, as Jonny and Alex answer your questions about The Magnus Archives and Season 3!

And we're pleased to announce that on 8th December 2018, 10am-10pm, the Rusty Quill charity livestream in aid of MIND & better mental health will be happening again, bigger & bolder than ever!

Join us on Twitch, or in full 360 on YouTube, or even... IN PERSON! That's right - we'll be gaming & japing before a live audience and YOU can be there with us! Tickets & details available at https://rustyquill.ticketbud.com/rqgg18 with all proceeds being donated to MIND.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Paul Clemens, Jess Osterhout, Opaline illyria, Nick Dunn, Callum Ayres, Diana Restrepo, Stuart Finlay, ambre marshall, Danielle Carter, Dave Riley, Josh Wein.

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Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.

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MAG 120 - Eye Contact Sep 26, 2018

Show notes

Case #0170908

Statement of Elias Bouchard, regarding the dreams of Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, currently unresponsive. Details pulled directly from subject.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: MissRoslyn, Jenn Kern, Mirsasee Chow, Elizabeth Richardson, Kris Eversole, Shadowspinner, Amy Carlo, Nicholas w Gropp, Ace, leCanard.

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Edited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith
"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
"Police Officer" - Richard Davies
"Peter Lukas" - Alasdair Stuart

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

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Content Warning for:

blood
body horror
self-harm
insect infestation
worms
burned alive
buried alive
direct violence

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MAG 119 - Stranger and Stranger Sep 19, 2018

Show notes

Case #0170708

Unknown.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mr. Martin Spider, Sarah Elizabeth Solbrig, Gordon Aitken, Anjanette Schussler, Fadingleburg, Cody Watson, Elizabeth Beale.

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Edited this week by Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss
"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts
"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau
"Nicola Orsinov" - Jessica Law
"Sarah Baldwin" - Alice Adzowa
"Breekon" - Martin Corcoran
"Hope" - Steve Violich

Additional voices from Sue Sims and Paul Sims

Sound effects this week by IanStarGem, bennychico11, UOregonCinemaStudies, EFlexTheSoundDesigner, JoelAudio, cliftonmcarlson, leonelmail, Slave2theLight, Werra, dheming, jjhouse4, j1987, zimbot & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content Warning for:

direct violence
explosive violence
mental instability
emotional cruelty
undead

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MAG 118 - The Masquerade Sep 12, 2018

Show notes

Case #0170608-A/B

Original recordings of Magnus Institute visit to the House of Wax, Great Yarmouth, and an internal management dispute.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mia Boberg Winlöf, Rowan, Ben Vacha, Delta Tango, Katherine Weinberg, Victoria S, Elizabeth Brown, Jejune, C Belli, Rebecca Gelernter.

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Edited this week by Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss
"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts
"Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas
"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau
"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith
"Nicola Orsinov" - Jessica Law

Sound effects this week by FedeFrede, daboy291, pfranzen, crazyadamos, amholma, jeffdutton10, jcdecha & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content Warning for:

body horror
emotional cruelty
gun violence
abandonment

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MAG 117 - Testament Sep 05, 2018

Show notes

Case #0170208-A to F

Assorted statements of Magnus Institute archival staff, prior to their departure for Great Yarmouth.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jeannine Martell-Morris, Cathy McLeod, Lane Lloyd, Emma Crisp, Nikkee Knyte, Carly Sherba, Emily Phelps, Sheena Gerstenberger, Mika Cadiz, Miranda Waters.

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

Performances:

"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss
"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts
"Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas
"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau

Sound effects this week by bdunis4, nioczkus, tmkappelt& previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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Content Warning for:

gun violence
explosive violence
spiders
body horror
death and dying

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MAG 116 - The Show Must Go On Aug 29, 2018

Show notes

Case #7870211

Abraham Janssen. Incident occurred in the Court Theatre Buda, October 1787. Statement taken journal entry dated 2nd November of that year. Committed to tape 4th October 2013.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: shinykari, TK Karski, Richie O'Hara-Beamand, Malik Ibheis, Everybody, Cole Kettler, Abigail Lewis, Bradley Cayton Anderson.

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

Performances:

"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss
"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts
"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith
"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau
"Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims

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

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Content Warning for:

knife violence
general violence
blood
body horror
mental instability
death and dying

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MAG 115 - Taking Stock Aug 22, 2018

Show notes

Case #0070401

Statement of Mikaele Salesa, regarding an antique meat grinder in his possession during the Autumn of 1999. Original statement given January 4th 2007.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jon-Paul Vaught, Jaylee Fox, Cody Watson, Victoria Durocher, Jordan Jackson, Martin Hill, Jay Kidwell, Charlotte Vaughan, Rebeca Vieira Barros de Oliveira, Tim Mays.

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Edited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
"Helen Richardson" - Imogen Harris

Sound effects this week by Tombombadil1988 & previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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body horror
blood
cannibalism
masochism
self-harm

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MAG 114 - Cracked Foundation Aug 15, 2018

Show notes

Case #0092204

Statement of Anya Villette, regarding a cleaning job on Hill Top Road. Original statement given April 22nd, 2009.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Danielle Moyer, Stephen Oglesby, NotAnAlien, Judica, Sarah “Nice Skin You Got There” Clary, Evan Thorne, Rebecca Swaine, Jace Rose, Atara, Chantay Osborne.

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

Performances:

"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
"Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau
"Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss
"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay Roberts

Sound effects this week by OrbitalChiller, BehanSean, kforetek & 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 Warning for:

spiders
mental instability
language
body horror

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MAG 113 - Breathing Room Aug 08, 2018

Show notes

Case #571-U

Statement of Adelard Dekker, regarding the near death and subsequent activities of Justin Gough. Statement undated, likely circa 2012.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jessica Huang, Roxanne Rasco, Nightmare Consortium, Cecile Kiil Kirkdale, Hale, William Peregrine.

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Edited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.

Performances:

"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
"Melanie King" - Lydia Nicholas

Sound effects this week by Abro, FractalStudios, PMBrowne, Timmeh515, jeffdutton10, Fugeni, Reitanna, rodincoil, Spooky modem, Podsburg, dr maysta & 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 Warning for:

blood
poisoning
undead
sharp object violence

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