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The Magnus Archives

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“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction 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 be warned, as he looks into its depths somet… read more

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294 Episodes | 2016 - 2023

Update From Jonathan Sims - The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game

September 19th, 2023

3:55

Statement from Jonathan Sims regarding The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game by Monte Cook Games


Transcript: https://shorturl.at/wIT57


For more …

The Magnus Protocol Kickstarter is LIVE

November 23rd, 2022

8:37

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To sign up for the kickstarter go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the-magnus-archives2/the-magnus-archives-2/?ref=kicktraq


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NINE II MIDNIGHT - The Horrors of Our Dreams

October 31st, 2022

1:02:34

It seems like the horrors of our dreams are most frightening to you... 


On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two …

NINE II MIDNIGHT - Terrors of the Real World

October 31st, 2022

1:02:34

It seems like the terrors of the real world are most appealing to you and for good reason... 


On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch …

NINE II MIDNIGHT - Prologue

October 31st, 2022

7:40

On the Eve of Halloween, 14 storytellers make their way to the Darklight Carnival and share horrific tales of mystery and murder… but not all is as it seems.


This October 30th, the feed you’re listening to now, along …

Special Announcement: Magnus, Recent Network Shows and More

October 24th, 2022

4:07

Statement from CEO, Alexander J Newall regarding new network additions, information on The Magnus Archives 2, the return of Rusty Fears, and more!


Transcript: https://bit.ly/3DrmqUP


For more information on Rusty Fears …

Oh... Hello.

October 13th, 2022

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Announcement: RQ Network Introducing Wave 3

May 16th, 2022

2:55

Hi everyone, Alexander J Newall here just giving you an update on our latest wave of the RQ Network as eleven new shows have joined us this time with …

Updates, Upcoming Shows, We're Alive: Descendants

April 6th, 2022

2:35

Rusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!


Sharing a few updates on what is coming up with Rusty Quill.


We’re Alive: Descendants is the sequel to the …

Join us for Rusty Quill Gaming and Giving 2021!

November 27th, 2021

1:06

It’s back!


Gaming and Giving is streaming live on Twitch.tv from 4th December at 5pm GMT and this year we’re raising money for three more charities: Mermaids, Action Aid and Centrepoint.


Once again we’re trying to raise …

MAG - Goodbye for Now

November 4th, 2021

3:55

A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has listened, worked on and supported us through the making of The Magnus Archives.


Goodbye for now and thanks for listening!


Incase you missed it The Magnus Archives 2 is …

Rusty Fears 5 - Derailing

November 4th, 2021

14:22

This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Derailing" written by Josefin Berntsson, performed & directed by Jonathan Sims.

Note: this is a piece of …

Rusty Fears 5 - Tower

October 28th, 2021

15:30

This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Tower" written by Jennifer Hunt , directed by Lowri Ann Davies and performed by Fay Roberts.

Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.

Content …

Rusty Fears 5 - Final Sale of the Remaining Works of E. Cutler

October 21st, 2021

14:47

This week's Rusty Fears 5 winner is "Final Sale of the Remaining Works of E. Cutler" written by Cormack Baldwin, directed by Elizabeth Moffatt and performed by Imogen Harris.

Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction …

Rusty Fears 5 - Inheritance

October 14th, 2021

15:59

This week Rusty Quill presents another Rusty Fears 5 winner; "Inheritance" written by Matrim Tait, directed by Ian Hayles and performed by Francesca Reneé Reid.


Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part …

Rusty Fears 5 - Casting Line

October 7th, 2021

18:51

The Fear returns.


In the first of 5 winning entries for Rusty Fears 5, Rusty Quill presents; "Casting Line" written by Sarina H, directed by Maddy Searle and performed by Karim Kronfli.


Note: this is a piece of …

MAG Camp Flying Moose - Part 3

September 30th, 2021

52:59

It's the finale of Camp Flying Moose for Girls of all Kinds, and our girls head to the cabin to see if the answers they seek lie there...


Content …

MAG Camp Flying Moose - Part 2

September 23rd, 2021

46:58

In part 2 of Camp Flying Moose for Girls of all Kinds, Violet has a run in with authority, before joining Ivy & Rowan to continue their …

MAG Camp Flying Moose - Part 1

September 16th, 2021

38:40

Join us at Camp Flying Moose for Girls of all Kinds, a TTRPG created by Alicia Furness.


In this first instalment of three, we meet Ivy, Rowan, Violet …

MAG - That Face at the Window

September 9th, 2021

15:36

Jurgen Leitner, somewhat reluctantly, helps out around the Archives.


Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.


MAG - A Hole in the Ground

September 2nd, 2021

24:21

Found in the archives, Gertrude Robinson reads a brand-new in-universe statement.


Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the …

Announcement: RQ Network Introducing Wave 2

August 30th, 2021

1:36

Rusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!


RQ Network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters that launched on May 10th 2021


I now have the pleasure of announcing our second wave of new podcasts.


Join us in welcoming:

MAG Retrospective - Cast Commentary Part 2

August 26th, 2021

33:15

We got some of the Magnus cast together to listen to their favourite moments and reminisce about the making of The Magnus Archives.


Content Warnings

MAG Retrospective - Cast Commentary Part 1

August 19th, 2021

33:02

We got some of the Magnus cast together to listen to their favourite moments and reminisce about the making of The Magnus Archives.


Content Warnings

MAG - Martin Poetry Anthology 2

August 12th, 2021

6:26

Further works of M. K. Blackwood.


Anthology 1

  • Visitors
  • Yonder
  • Filed Away
  • Draw State


Content warnings:

  • Claustrophobia
  • Mentions of: spiders & cobwebs


MAG Outtakes - An Editor's Perspective

August 5th, 2021

14:06

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; …

MAG Retrospective - Editors' Commentary

July 29th, 2021

31:55

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 …

MAG Mothership Game - Part 3

July 22nd, 2021

41:44

In the finale of our Mothership gaming special, can Android 0170701, Carter and Alabaster Artichoke (The Goodest Boy) survive the nightmares of …

MAG Mothership Game - Part 2

July 15th, 2021

35:41

We re-join our space explorers as they assess the damage to their ship and begin their futile attempt to survive the horrors GM Ben throws at them.


MAG Mothership Game - Part 1

July 8th, 2021

43:11

Welcome to our TTRPG of Mothership by Tuesday Knight Games.


In this first instalment of three, Ben leads Jonny, Lydia & Alex through an adventure …

MAG - Martin Poetry Anthology 1

July 1st, 2021

4:17

The Archives can sometimes be an inspiring place.


Anthology 1

  • Streets
  • A Country Walk
  • Biscuits
  • Rains


Content warnings:

  • Mentions of: food, spiders


Transcripts:

Rusty Fears 4 - New Roots

June 24th, 2021

16:20

This week we present the fourth and final winning entry of our Rusty Fears 4; "New Roots" written by Cecelia Morelli, directed by Maddy Searle and performed by Ben Meredith.


Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction …

Rusty Fears 4 - The Final Culling

June 17th, 2021

17:18

Our third piece for the fourth Rusty Fears writing competition is "The Final Culling" written by Miranda B, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner and …

Rusty Fears 4 - The Budding

June 10th, 2021

17:07

This week, as part of our fourth Rusty Fears writing competition, we present "The Budding" written by Thekla Kenneison, directed by Hannah Preisinger and performed by Fay Roberts.


Note: this is a piece of stand-alone …

Rusty Fears 4 - Nazar

June 3rd, 2021

18:28

Welcome to the first of four Rusty Fears competition winners!


This week we present "Nazar" written by Anushka Mehrotra, directed by Elizabeth Moffatt and performed by Karim Kronfli.


Note: this is a piece of stand-alone …

What The Ghost? - Highgate Cemetary

May 27th, 2021

17:56

We hope you enjoy this episodes of What the Ghost? presented by Georgie Barker.


Content Warnings:

  • Cemeteries & tombs
  • Ghosts
  • Human remains & …

MAG Retrospective - Commentary 2

May 20th, 2021

27:15

Jonny and Alex listen to clips from The Magnus Archives, selected by Rusty Quill Patreon supporters, and regale us with stories of production some …

MAG Season 5 Q&A - Part 3

May 13th, 2021

48:24

Alex and Jonny answer as many questions as they can from the Season 5 mailbag in the final part of our Q&A series.


Thank you to everyone who submitted a question!


Featuring: Jonathan Sims & Alexander J. Newall


Announcement: Rusty Quill Network

May 10th, 2021

2:54

Alex here with an exciting announcement!


RQ network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters. We will start by championing the greatest in audio drama podcasting. Beginning with FIVE exciting shows you can …

MAG Season 5 Q&A - Part 2

May 6th, 2021

56:09

Jonny & Alex plough on through the Season 5 mailbag in the 2nd of three Q&A episodes


Featuring: Jonathan Sims & Alexander J. Newall


Content …

MAG Season 5 Q&A - Part 1

April 29th, 2021

53:41

We embark on the grand asking of questions from the Season 5 mailbag in the first of a 3-part Q&A session. This week, Jonny & Alex are also joined by Elizabeth Moffatt to talk some more about the soundscaping …

MAG Retrospective - Crew's Qs with Jonny & Alex

April 22nd, 2021

38:47

Jonny and Alex are put in the hot-seat as the cast and crew of The Magnus Archives ask all the burning questions they've held back for years.


MAG Retrospective - Creators Quizzed

April 15th, 2021

39:22

Chioma Nwalioba (Annabelle Cane) hosts this special episode, where we find out just how well the creators know the show they created!


Featuring: …

MAG Retrospective - Crew Q&A

April 8th, 2021

31:37

The Archivist gets to know some of the crew who worked on The Magnus Archives, now that the show is over and they are no longer neede... sorry. No …

MAG Roundtable - Making of Season 5

April 1st, 2021

1:03:02

In the first of our post-series bonuses, Community Manager Anil sits down with the writer, showrunner, producer and soundscape editor of The Magnus Archives to discuss how Season 5 came together amidst a year of some …

MAG 200 - Last Words

March 25th, 2021

25:12

Case ########-40


Statements End.


Content warnings:

  • Character death
  • Fire & explosions (inc. SFX)
  • Vocalised suffering
  • Building collapse
  • Physical violence …

MAG 199 - Seeing it Through

March 18th, 2021

24:22

Case ########-39


Discussion on next steps and consequences, recorded in the tunnels.


Content warnings:

  • Arguments
  • Guilt & self-recrimination
  • Smoking

MAG 198 - Precipice

March 11th, 2021

21:59

Case ########-38


Navigating the descent, recorded in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Heights / Vertigo (inc SFX)
  • Falling
  • Panic (inc breathing SFX)
  • Injury / Pain …

MAG 197 - Connected

March 4th, 2021

25:33

Case ########-37


A discussion on the edge of reality, recorded in situ


Content warnings:

  • Heights & vertigo (inc. SFX)
  • Spiders (inc. SFX)
  • Manipulation

MAG 196 - This Old House

February 25th, 2021

22:49

Case ########-36


A statement on Reality recorded by Martin K Blackwood, recorded at Hilltop Road.


Content warnings:

  • Manipulation
  • Altered reality
  • Spiders

MAG 195 - Adrift

February 18th, 2021

26:29

Case ########-35


An approach to hidden depths.


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Second person POV
  • Thalassophobia & drowning

MAG 194 - Parting

February 11th, 2021

26:13

Case ########-34


Considerations of observation.


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Arguments
  • Body horror (inc flesh & gore SFX)

MAG 193 - A Stern Look

February 4th, 2021

20:23

Case ########-33


An examination of Elias Bouchard.


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Paranoia & anxiety
  • Emotional manipulation …

MAG 192 - An Appointment

January 28th, 2021

26:00

Case ########-32


Case study on the administration of fear.


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Compulsions (supernatural)
  • Emotional …

MAG 191 - What We Lose

January 21st, 2021

23:08

Case ########-31


Continued interactions with various survivors, recorded on location.


Content warnings:

  • Cults
  • Arguments
  • Paranoia & anxiety
  • Discussions …

MAG 190 - Scavengers

January 14th, 2021

25:56

Case ########-30


Interactions with various survivors, recorded on location.


Content warnings:

  • Cults
  • Self-recrimination
  • Emotional manipulation
  • Mentions of: …

MAG - Act III Finale Trailer

January 7th, 2021

2:34

The final act begins


Content Warnings:

  • Cults
  • Mentions of: apocalypse, scopophobia


Transcript:

PDF - https://cutt.ly/BjgpM9q

DOC - https://cutt.ly/Njgp9Sf


MAG Commentary - Retrospective #2

December 31st, 2020

54:40

In the second of our retrospectives, Jonny and Alex look back at 5 years of the show with commentary on choice clips selected by the cast and crew of …

Announcement: Seasons Greetings 2020

December 24th, 2020

1:47

Hi everyone, Alex here, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season and give thanks to all of you who helped us …

MAG Twilight Abyss - Part 3

December 24th, 2020

40:19

The view from the rooftops of Slyde World is bleak. Can our heroes Gavin Crumble, Freddie & Ms. Pledge save the park, Dorset, and perhaps indeed the world, from the encroaching Abyss and avoid any further health …

MAG Twilight Abyss - Part 2

December 17th, 2020

38:48

The second instalment of Jonny's improvised horror roleplay game sees Gavin Crumble, Freddie & Ms. Pledge head down into the pump room of Slyde …

MAG Twilight Abyss - Part 1

December 10th, 2020

41:28

Welcome to the first instalment of Jonny's improvised horror roleplay game!


In this first episode of three, Jonny, Ben, Lydia & Lowri collaborate …

Announcement: Rusty Quill Gaming and Giving 2020

December 7th, 2020

1:04

Hey everyone!

Mike here, Rusty Quill’s video guy and I’m pleased to announce that Rusty Quill’s Gaming and Giving will be back this year and we’re going digital!

Come join in as we go live at 11am GMT on the 12th December …

MAG Cast Q&A - Retrospective #1

December 3rd, 2020

25:26

We kick off the mid-season break for The Magnus Archives with a retrospective look, as Jonny poses a few questions to various cast members, past and …

MAG 189 - Peers

November 26th, 2020

23:01

Case ########-29


Considerations of governmental oversight.


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Arguments
  • Scopophobia
  • Mass suffering
  • Poverty …

MAG 188 - Centre of Attention

November 19th, 2020

25:36

Case ########-28


Observations of surveillance


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Scopophobia
  • Loss of privacy
  • Judgement & Shaming

MAG 187 - Checking Out

November 12th, 2020

24:52

Case ########-27


An exploration of hospitality.


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Sudden, loud SFX
  • Emotional manipulation
  • Bullying / …

MAG 186 - Quiet

November 5th, 2020

27:12

Case ########-26


A dialogue on solitude.


Recorded by Martin, in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Depression & Sadness
  • Isolation
  • Emotional manipulation
  • Guilt …

MAG 185 - Locked In

November 5th, 2020

23:09

Case ########-25


Please note: This episode is preceded by an extended introduction.


An examination on the nature of Justice.


Recorded by the Archivist in situ.


Content warnings:


While this episode is not directly about race …

Delay to MAG 185

October 29th, 2020

0:39

This is a message from Alexander J Newall about the delay to today's episode of The Magnus Archives.


"Hi everyone, Alex here.


Due to the recent police …

MAG 184 - Like Ants

October 22nd, 2020

23:46

Case ########-24


An examination of hive mentality.


Recorded by the Archivist in situ.


Content warnings:

  • Insects & infestation (inc SFX)
  • Claustrophobia

MAG 183 - Monument

October 15th, 2020

24:28

Case ########-23


Considerations of knowledge.


Recorded by the Archivist in situ.


Content warnings:

  • Altered reality / Spatial disorientation
  • Futility / …

MAG 182 - Wellbeing

October 8th, 2020

26:58

Case ########-22


Notes on healing.


Recorded by the Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

  • Hospitals
  • Surgery (inc SFX)
  • Extreme medical malpractice
  • Involuntary …

MAG 181 - Ignorance

October 1st, 2020

28:48

Case ########-21


Preparation and recuperation.


Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.


Content warnings:

  • Dissociation
  • Memory loss / Mental deterioration

MAG 180 - Moving On

September 24th, 2020

24:07

Case ########-20


Considerations of grief and respite.


Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.


Content warnings:

  • Second-person perspective
  • Death & …

MAG 179 - Accomplice

September 17th, 2020

22:43

Case ########-19


Considerations of Justice.


Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.


Content warnings:

- Prison & Police brutality

- Fire & …

MAG 178 - The Processing Line

September 10th, 2020

24:12

Case ########-18


An examination of industrial meat processes.


Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.


Content warnings:

- Dehumanisation

- Helplessness / Existential dread

- Devaluation of human life

- Reduction of people …

MAG 177 - Wonderland

September 3rd, 2020

30:36

Case ########-17


An examination of mental health care.


Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.


Content warnings:

- Arguments

- Relationship conflict

- Second-person Point-Of-View statement

- Hospitals / Mental institutions

- …

MAG Bloopers - Totally Normal Real Humans

August 27th, 2020

5:18

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 …

MAG - Pod UK Horror Panel

August 20th, 2020

58:58

Recorded live at PodUK 2020, Alexander J Newall, Gemma Amor (No Sleep Podcast, Calling Darkness) and David Ault (No Sleep Podcast, Shadows at the …

MAG Fluff - Epiphany

August 13th, 2020

7:31

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 …

What The Ghost? - The Devil's Dance

August 6th, 2020

17:01

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, …

Rusty Quill Company Chat

July 30th, 2020

55:41

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 …

MAG 2019 Liveshow

July 23rd, 2020

42:04

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.


MAG 176 - Blood Ties

July 16th, 2020

22:11

Case ########-16


An examination of pack tactics


Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.


Content warnings:

  • Explicit language
  • Misogynistic language
  • Hostage …

MAG 175 - Epoch

July 9th, 2020

23:02

Case ########-15


An inventory of what comes after. 


Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.


Content warnings:

  • Body horror (inc animals)
  • Description of …

MAG 174 - The Great Beast

July 2nd, 2020

24:47

Case ########-14


An examination of scale


Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.


Content warnings:

- Insignificance / Diminuition 

- Arguments

- Body horror 

- Falling

- Dissociative amnesia 

- SFX of deep impacts, destruction and …

MAG 173 - Night Night

June 25th, 2020

17:54

Case ########-13


Considerations of youth


Recorded by The Archivist, in Situ.


Content warnings:


- Children in peril

- Screams (inc SFX)

- Bullying

- …

MAG 172 - Strung Out

June 18th, 2020

24:11

Case ########-12


The Tragedy of Francis, a comic puppet show in all acts. 


Recorded by The Archivist, in Situ. 


Content warnings:

- Emotional …

MAG 171 - The Gardener

June 11th, 2020

25:24

Case ########-11


Considerations of the Flesh. 


Recorded by The Archivist, in Situ. 


Content warnings:

- Major/graphic body horror

- Character death

- Vocalised suffering & screams/pain (SFX)

- Dysmorphia

- Anorexia

- Toxic …

MAG 170 - Recollection

June 4th, 2020

27:58

Case ########-10


The recollections of Martin Blackwood. 


Recorded in Situ. 


Content warnings:

- Isolation

- Depression

- Anxiety

- Depersonalisation & …

MAG 169 - Fire Escape

May 28th, 2020

24:45

Case ########-9


Considerations on the sanctity of home. 


Recorded by the Archivist in Situ. 


Content warnings:

- Swearing

- Loud/sudden noise

- Fire / Burning buildings (inc SFX)

- Mass suffering

- Housing insecurity/anxiety

- …

MAG 168 - Roots

May 21st, 2020

25:32

Case ########-8


A Post-Mortem report for reality.


Recorded by the Archivist, in Situ.


Content warnings:

- Death & mortality

- Hypochondria

- Potential …

MAG 167 - Curiosity

May 14th, 2020

24:21

Case ########-7.


An examination of Gertrude Robinson.


Audio recording by the Archivist.


Content warnings:

- Manipulation

- Reported violence

- Immolation / …

MAG 166 - The Worms

May 7th, 2020

25:20

Case ########-6.


Lamentation of those left below. 


Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Darria Leigh Dennison, Grace Anne, Alex Surname, Teaghan McCreary, Kairon Coates, Shuu, T. A., …

MAG 165 - Revolutions

April 30th, 2020

21:12

Case ########-5.


Ruminations on identity and the lack thereof.


Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Anna Stachia, …

MAG 164 - The Sick Village

April 23rd, 2020

27:20

Case ########-4


Statement of an outbreak.


Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: caroline yepsen, Salsa, Prince Hess, …

MAG 163 - In the Trenches

April 16th, 2020

24:29

Case ########-3


Statements on war.


Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ghost, Amanda Williams, Elisabeth Banks, Brendan Tihane, Infini, PhoenixFlame, Saga Blomberg, Kristen Secrest, …

MAG 162 - A Cosy Cabin

April 9th, 2020

25:01

Case ########-2


Further statements of a personal nature.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Southerland, Travis Boillat, Ali Cillov, Berlin Kofoed, Agnieszka Bogdan, Curtis Y Takahashi, Emily James, Alix Bernier, …

MAG 161 - Dwelling

April 2nd, 2020

22:21

Case ########-1


An assortment of personal statements. 


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ashton, Andrea Paternoster, Isa, Laurie Rich, Lizzie Jacobs, Elisabeth Dixon, Robin Allez, Joe Bell, Veronica P, Sam and Phobos, Kira, …

Rusty Fears Competition Winner - The Turning of the Gears

March 26th, 2020

18:09

In preparation for the much anticipated arrival of season 5, we continue the tone that was set by last week's competition winner with the second of two winning stories from our Rusty Fears 3: Fearsome competition.


"The …

CEO Statement on Current Operations

March 25th, 2020

4:27

And now a statement from Rusty Quill CEO, Alexander J Newall with some updates on the current state of operations at Rusty Towers, as of 25th March …

The Magnus Archives - Season 5 Trailer

March 24th, 2020

3:22

The Archivist and Martin reflect on their current situation...


The Magnus Archives returns for its final season April 2nd 2020.


NOTE: This season was conceived long prior to the real world pandemic situation of March …

Rusty Fears Competition Winner - Nox Mare

March 19th, 2020

21:25

As we build up to Season 5, this week's episode is the first of two winning stories from the Rusty Fears 3: Fearsome writing competition.


Nox Mare is written by Elizabeth Wynn and read by Jonathan Sims.


Note: this is a …

ANNOUNCEMENT: Discontinuing Patreon Shoutouts

March 6th, 2020

1:41

Important Announcement:

As of 13 March 2020 we will be retiring the name shout-out reward from our Rusty Knight and Rusty Noble tiers of the Patreon.


If you have never been a Rusty Knight or Noble ($5 or upwards/month) …

Building the Panopticon - Making MAG 158

March 5th, 2020

1:16:02

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 …

MAG Duskhollow PD - Part 3

February 20th, 2020

47:09

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 …

MAG Duskhollow PD - Part 2

February 6th, 2020

45:02

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


This second episode sees the team split …

MAG Duskhollow PD - Part 1

January 23rd, 2020

41:15

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 …

ANNOUNCEMENT - RQ Streams!

January 14th, 2020

1:28

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 …

Magnus Bloopers Special

January 9th, 2020

7:32

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 …

The Magnus Archives ... in Spaaaace

December 26th, 2019

9:10

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, …

MAG 160.2 - Season 4 Q+A Part 2

December 12th, 2019

59:18

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 …

MAG 160.1 - Season 4 Q+A Part 1

November 28th, 2019

1:09:18

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, …

MAG 160 - The Eye Opens

October 31st, 2019

28:14

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 …

MAG 159 - The Last

October 24th, 2019

25:41

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, …

MAG 158 - Panopticon

October 17th, 2019

25:23

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 …

MAG 157 - Rotten Core

October 10th, 2019

24:55

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 …

MAG 156 - Reflection

October 3rd, 2019

21:50

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 …

MAG 155 - Cost of Living

September 26th, 2019

24:27

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 …

MAG 154 - Bloody Mary

September 19th, 2019

28:23

Case #0082107


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


Audio recording by Gertrude Robinson


MAG 153 - Love Bombing

September 12th, 2019

26:58

Case #0120204


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


MAG 152 - A Gravedigger's Envy

September 5th, 2019

28:11

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 …

MAG 151 - Big Picture

August 29th, 2019

23:18

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 …

MAG 150 - Cul-de-Sac

August 22nd, 2019

28:33

Case #0140911


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


Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the …

MAG 149 - Concrete Jungle

August 15th, 2019

21:49

Case #0131305


Statement of Judith O’Neill, regarding their time at the Anglo-Brazilian Amazon Trust


Audio recording by Martin Blackwood, assistant to to Peter Lukas


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ben Hinder, Amanda!, Roar …

MAG 148 - Extended Surveillance

August 8th, 2019

25:36

Case # 0110304


Statement of Sunil Maraj, regarding their work as a security guard and the disappearance of their co-worker Samson Stiller.


Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: …

MAG 147 - Weaver

August 1st, 2019

24:32

Case # 0182007


Statement of Annabelle Cane, regarding her history and her observations of the Magnus Institute, London.


Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Janik Helbig, …

MAG 146 - Threshold

July 25th, 2019

24:44

Case #0030109


Statement of Marcus MacKenzie, regarding a series of unexplored entryways


Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


Thanks to this …

MAG 145 - Infectious Doubts

July 18th, 2019

26:41

Case #0090202


Statement of Arthur Nolan regarding the life and death of Agnes Montague


Audio recording by Gertrude Robinson


Thanks to this week's …

MAG 144 - Decrypted

July 11th, 2019

22:26

Case #0090310


Statement of Gary Boylan, given October 3rd 2009 


Audio recording by Martin Blackwood 


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jordan and Kelly …

MAG 143 - Heart of Darkness

July 4th, 2019

21:59

Case #0181606


Statement of Manuela Dominguez regarding the fall of the Church of the Divine Host


Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Cait F, Morrow Grove, Elizabeth Cornwell, …

MAG 142 - Scrutiny

June 27th, 2019

27:30

Case #0181206


Statement of unknown bystander regarding an encounter with The Archivist


Audio recording by Martin Blackwood


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ashley Temple, Emilie Mont, micah (birdkaiju), Eric Carr, Michaela, …

MAG 141 - Doomed Voyage

June 20th, 2019

21:59

Case #0181106


Statement of Floyd Matharu regarding his time aboard the Dorian from 2011 to 2014.


Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kathryn Mucica, Kitty Hannan, Paige Steele, …

MAG 140.1 - The Iron Gate

June 13th, 2019

14:15

This week's episode is the winner from our latest Rusty Fears competition.


“The Iron Gate” is written by Cailyn Toomey, read by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.


Thank you everyone who submitted stories …

MAG 140 - The Movement of the Heavens

May 23rd, 2019

21:00

Case #7150101


Statement of John Flamsteed, taken from a partial unsent letter to Abraham Sharp, 1715.


Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


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


MAG 139 - Chosen

May 16th, 2019

25:45

Case #0063011


Statement of Eugene Vanderstock, regarding the creation of Agnes Montague, her life, care and death. Original statement given November 30th 2006. Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


Content …

MAG 138 - The Architecture of Fear

May 9th, 2019

22:45

Case # 8671302


Statement of Robert Smirke, taken from a letter to Jonah Magnus dated 13th February 1867.


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


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Zach Jenkins, …

MAG 137 - Nemesis

May 2nd, 2019

26:16

Case #9550307


Statement of Wallis Turner. Incident occurred at the North Point prisoner-of-war camp, then later the sunken ship “Nemesis” in late …

MAG 136 - The Puppeteer

April 25th, 2019

26:17

Case #0120112


Statement of Alison Killala, regarding her time as friend and carer to special effects artist Neil Lagorio. Original statement given 1st December 2012. Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.


Thanks …

MAG 135 - Dark Matter

April 18th, 2019

23:21

Case #0141407


Statement of Manuela Dominguez, regarding her unconventional religious beliefs and their intersection with her project aboard the space …

MAG 134 - Time of Revelation

April 11th, 2019

23:15

Case #0060122


Statement of Adelard Dekker, taken from a letter to Gertrude Robinson dated 22nd January 2006.


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


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Sharptooth …

MAG 133 - Dead Horse

April 4th, 2019

24:23

Case #9302706


Statement of Percy Fawcett, regarding his final expedition into the Amazon. Original statement given June 27th 1930.


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


Thanks to this week's …

MAG 132 - Entombed

March 28th, 2019

24:01

Case #0182403


Account of Jonathan Sims, the Archivist, concerning their descent into the Coffin and attempt to rescue Alice "Daisy" Tonner.


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


Thanks to this …

MAG 131 - Flesh

March 21st, 2019

24:46

Case #0182003


Statement of Jared Hopworth, the Boneturner, regarding his association with Flesh and recent activities.


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


Thanks to this week's Patrons: …

MAG 130 - Meat

March 14th, 2019

25:34

Case #0081912


Statement of Lucia Wright., regarding just a... A hole. A hole filled with... With meat.. Original statement given December 19th, 2008.



MAG 129 - Submerged

March 7th, 2019

28:45

Case #0130409


Statement of Kulbir Shakya, regarding a flood that occurred around his flat in Hackney. Original statement given September 4th, 2013.



MAG 128 - Heavy Goods

February 28th, 2019

23:52

Case #0180303


Statement of the surviving half of the being calling itself ‘Breekon and Hope’, regarding its existence. Statement... extracted from subject 3rd March 2018. 



Content Warnings for this episode are at the end …

MAG 127 - Remains to be Seen

February 21st, 2019

26:35

Case #8312111


Statement of Doctor Jonathan Fanshawe, regarding the months leading to the death and autopsy of Albrecht Von Closen. Original statement given as part of a letter to Jonah Magnus, November 21st 1831.



Content …

MAG 126 - Sculptor's Tool

February 14th, 2019

25:45

Case #0091110


Statement of Deborah Madaki, regarding an adult art class she took in the Spring of 2004 and her friendship with ‘Gabriel’, a fellow …

MAG 125 - Civilian Casualties

February 7th, 2019

24:16

Case #9931907


Statement of Sergeant Terrance Simpson, regarding an outbreak of violence in the crofting community of Lanncraig, Ross-shire. Original …

MAG 124 - Left Hanging

January 31st, 2019

23:30

Case #0121112


Statement of Julian Jennings, regarding a cable car journey up the Untersberg mountain range in Austria. Original statement given 11th …

MAG 123 - Web Development

January 24th, 2019

25:12

Case #0150108


Statement of Angie Santos, regarding a website developed by one Gregory Cox. Original statement given 1st August 2015.



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


Thanks to this week's …

MAG 122 - Zombie

January 17th, 2019

26:13

 Case #0150102


Statement of Lorell St John, regarding zombies. Original statement given 1st February 2015.



Thanks to this week's Patrons: 

Paul Clemens, …

MAG 121 - Far Away

January 10th, 2019

27:10

Case #0181502


Statement of Oliver Banks, regarding his dreams and trying to run away. Statement given directly to Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, currently unresponsive.



Content Warnings for this …

The Magnus Archives - Season 4 Teaser

January 1st, 2019

3:00

The Magnus Archives will return January 10th 2019.


Edited by Alexander J Newall.


Performances:

"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall


Sound effects by …

MAG 120.1 - Season 3 Q+A

November 1st, 2018

43:28

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 …

MAG 120 - Eye Contact

September 26th, 2018

24:24

Case #0170908


Statement of Elias Bouchard, regarding the dreams of Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, currently unresponsive. …

MAG 119 - Stranger and Stranger

September 19th, 2018

17:08

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 …

MAG 118 - The Masquerade

September 12th, 2018

18:01

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 …

MAG 117 - Testament

September 5th, 2018

24:35

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: …

MAG 116 - The Show Must Go On

August 29th, 2018

28:23

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 …

MAG 115 - Taking Stock

August 22nd, 2018

21:49

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 …

MAG 114 - Cracked Foundation

August 15th, 2018

23:29

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 …

MAG 113 - Breathing Room

August 8th, 2018

23:38

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 …

MAG 112 - Thrill of the Chase

August 1st, 2018

21:34

Case #0111311


Statement of Lisa Carmel, regarding her involvement in a series of murders. Statement number 0111311, 13th November 2011.



Content …

MAG 111 - Family Business

July 25th, 2018

36:32

Case #0173006


Statement of Gerard Keay, deceased, regarding the death of his mother, Mary Keay. Statement taken posthumously from subject, June 30th 2017.



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

MAG 110 - Creature Feature

July 18th, 2018

26:23

Case #0121403


Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 0121403, statement of Alexia Crawley, given March 14th 2012.



Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the …

MAG 109 - Nightfall

July 11th, 2018

28:21

Case #0172906


Statement of Julia Montauk, regarding her initial encounters with the hunter Trevor Herbert. Statement taken direct from subject, June …

MAG 108 - Monologue

July 4th, 2018

24:02

Case #0092008


Statement of Adonis Biros, regarding his performance on stage. Original statement given August 20th 2009.



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


Thanks to this week's Patrons: …

MAG 107 - Third Degree

June 27th, 2018

25:26

Case #0100102


Statement of Howard Ewing, regarding his interview with an unidentified member of British Transport Police. Original statement given …

MAG 106 - A Matter of Perspective

June 20th, 2018

30:37

Case #0081002


Jan Kilbride’s account of his time spent aboard the space station Daedalus. Statement date February 10th 2008.



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


Thanks to this week's …

MAG 105 - Total War

June 13th, 2018

19:17

Case #D-1862-143


Statement of Second Lieutenant Charles Fleming, regarding his experiences during the Taiping Rebellion. Original statement undated, but apparently written in early 1862.



Content Warnings for this episode …

MAG 104 - Sneak Preview

June 6th, 2018

26:20

Case #0171406


Statement of Timothy Stoker, on the disappearance of his brother, Danny, four years ago. Statement given June 14th 2017.




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



Thanks to this …

MAG 103 - Cruelty Free

May 30th, 2018

23:10

Case #0140207


Statement of Dylan Anderson, regarding an unusual pig he acquired on his farm near the Marlborough Forest, New Zealand. Original …

MAG 102 - Nesting Instinct

May 23rd, 2018

29:15

Case #0140406


Statement of François Deschamps, regarding the family and presumed marriage of Benoît Maçon. Statement given June 4th 2014.



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



Thanks to this …

MAG 101 - Another Twist

May 16th, 2018

24:04

Statement of Michael, taken from subject. Date unknown.



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



Thanks to this week's Patrons: Eric Wagner, Scott Campbell, Simone Delaney, Emily L, Kyle Berry, …

MAG 100.5 - Assistants Round Table

May 10th, 2018

35:22

Happy last week of hiatus! Join us behind-the-scenes as the familiar voices of the Magnus Institute's archival assistants break character to discuss their thoughts on performance, inspiration, and horror. As an added …

MAG 100.4 - Paint (Rusty Fears Competition Winner)

May 3rd, 2018

18:46

This week's episode is the second of two winning stories from our Rusty Fears competition, written by fans like you and produced by us here at Rusty Quill. "Paint" is written by Melissa Mason and read by Jonathan Sims.


MAG 100.3 - Lucid (Rusty Fears Competition Winner)

April 25th, 2018

14:43

Our first ever competition, Rusty Fears, spawned an incredible amount of great entries. After hours of reading and deliberation in Rusty Towers, Alex, Jonny & Anil announced the winners. This week's episode is the …

MAG 100.2 - Deadlands Special Part 2

April 19th, 2018

33:24

Join Jonny Sims outside of his role as the Archivist as he leads Alex J Newall, James Ross, Bryn Monroe and Ben Meredith through the second half of …

MAG 100.1 - Deadlands Special Part 1

April 11th, 2018

53:44

Join Jonny Sims outside of his role as the Archivist as he leads Alex J Newall, James Ross, Bryn Monroe and Ben Meredith through a spooky adventure …

MAG 100 - I Guess You Had To Be There

April 4th, 2018

26:22

Assorted live statements. No further details available.


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


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lake Potter, Allan Hunt, Carissa Bloom, Katie Bowling, Isabelle …

MAG 99 - Dust to Dust

March 28th, 2018

23:51

#9522002


Case 9522002 - Robert E. Geiger. Incident occurred in Boise City, Oklahoma, April 1935. Victim’s name given as Stefan Brotchen. Statement given 20th February, 1952. Committed to tape 2nd September, 2007. …

MAG 98 - Lights Out

March 22nd, 2018

23:16

#8640514


Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 8640514, statement of Doctor Algernon Moss, given May 14th 1864.


Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the …

MAG 97 - We All Ignore The Pit

March 15th, 2018

25:26

#0090303


Statement of Jackson Ellis, regarding the geographical oddities in the town of Bucoda, Washington. Original statement given 3rd March 2009.


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


MAG 96 - Return To Sender

March 8th, 2018

19:14

#9961505


Statement of Alfred Breekon, regarding a new pair of workers at his delivery company. Original statement given May 15th 1996.


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


Thanks to this …

MAG 95 - Absent Without Leave

March 1st, 2018

23:26

#9770211


Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 9770211, statement of Luca Moretti, given November 2nd 1977.


Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show …

MAG 94 - Dead Woman Walking

February 22nd, 2018

19:08

#0172904


Statement of Georgina Barker regarding the last words of possible corpse. Recorded direct from subject April 29th 2017.


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


Thanks to this week's …

MAG 93 - Contaminant

February 15th, 2018

25:58

#9950503


Statement of Lester Chang regarding the cleaning habits of his father-in-law. Original statement given March 5th 1995.


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


Thanks to this week's …

MAG 92 - Nothing Beside Remains

February 8th, 2018

19:20

#0172804-B


Statement of Barnabas Bennett, as given in a short letter to Jonah Magnus. April 9th 1824.


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


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Brian Karas, Brittany …

MAG 91 - The Coming Storm

February 1st, 2018

19:40

#0172804-A


Statement of Micheal Crew regarding his experiences with the supernatural.


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


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lara Taffer, Justin Bankert & …

MAG 90 - Body Builder

January 25th, 2018

21:13

#0130807


Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 0130807, statement of Ross Davenport, given August 7th 2013.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Patrick Monroe, Erika Kvistad, …

MAG 89 - Twice as Bright

January 18th, 2018

25:03

#0172404


Statement of Jude Perry, regarding... some advice. Recorded direct from subject, April 24th 2017.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Rich Jones, …

MAG 88 - Dig

January 11th, 2018

19:32

#0030411


Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 0030411, statement of Enrique MacMillan, given November 4th 2003.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Narrow Margin, Joe Ormond, …

MAG 87 - The Uncanny Valley

January 4th, 2018

22:53

#0141010


Case 0141010 - Sebastian Skinner. Incident occurred in Gwydir forest, North Wales, September 2014. Statement given 10th October, 2014. Committed to tape 4th April, 2015.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Emily …

MAG 86 - Tucked In

December 28th, 2017

27:47

#9830203


Statement of Benjamin Hatendi... Hateendi? Regarding... A blanket. Dead friend. Monster. Regarding his unavoidable and gruesome end. How he …

MAG 85 - Upon the Stair

December 21st, 2017

20:22

#376-U


Statement of an unknown figure, regarding an encounter they may or may not have had in their home. Date of original statement unclear


Thanks to …

MAG 84 - Possessive

December 14th, 2017

22:10

#9900112


Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 9900112, statement of Adrian Weiss, given December 1st 1990.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Renske S, Ryan McWilliams, …

MAG 83 - Drawing a Blank

December 7th, 2017

23:30

#0131910


Statement of Chloe Ashburt, regarding a new window display at Fanton’s department store in Hammersmith. Original statement given 19th October …

Positions available at Rusty Quill

December 3rd, 2017

0:55

If you're interested, check out our jobs page: http://rustyquill.com/jobs/ or let someone who might be interested know!

Get bonus content on Patreon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAG 82 - The Eyewitnesses

November 30th, 2017

19:59

#0171702-B


Statement of Alice "Daisy" Tonner, regarding the crimes and death of Calvin Benchley. Statement never given.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: Dylan Baldanza, Maura Manninen, Rae Valentine, Dai, Greg Meyer, …

MAG 81 - A Guest for Mr. Spider

November 23rd, 2017

25:15

#0171702-A


Statement of Jonathan Sims, regarding a childhood encounter with a book formerly possessed by Jurgen Leitner. Statement recorded by subject, February 18th 2017.


Thanks to this week's Patrons: FooLord, Justen …

Outliers Trailer

November 20th, 2017

1:03

Stories from the edges of history.


Historic Royal Palaces, in association with Rusty Quill, presents Outliers – a historic fiction podcast. Enjoy a selection of stories from award-winning contemporary writers as they …

MAG 80.3 - The Making of Magnus

November 9th, 2017

22:36

Join Alex, Mike, Anil, Martyn and Ben as they discuss what it takes to get an episode of The Magnus Archives from the page to your ears.


If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill


Check out our …

MAG S3 Trailer

October 31st, 2017

1:49

“Make your statement. Face your fear.”


Season 3 of The Magnus Archives will commence on the 23rd November 2017.


See you soon.


Addition Music by Samuel D F Jones.

Get bonus content on Patreon

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MAG 80.2 - Season 2 Q+A Part 2

October 4th, 2017

23:17

Jonny and Alex continue to answer your questions about Season 2! You can really help us out by filling out the survey linked below, which will allow us to have more relevant ads attached to the Magnus archives (so maybe …

MAG 80.1 - Season 2 Q+A Part 1

September 27th, 2017

21:03

Jonny and Alex answer your questions about Season 2! As Alex mentioned at the top of the episode, you can really help us out by filling out the survey linked below, which will allow us to have more relevant ads attached …

MAG 80 - The Librarian

August 30th, 2017

32:40

#0170216-B Statement of Jurgen Leitner regarding his life and works. Recorded direct from subject 16th February 2017. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode …

MAG 79 - Hide and Seek

August 23rd, 2017

16:18

#0170216-A Original recording of manifestations and sightings at the Magnus Institute, London, 16th February 2017. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for this episode provided …

MAG 78 - Distant Cousin

August 16th, 2017

22:55

#0011206 Statement of Lawrence Moore, regarding something that was not his cousin. Original statement given June 12th 2001. Thanks to this week's …

MAG 77 - The Kind Mother

August 9th, 2017

18:31

#9941509 Statement of Lucy Cooper. Incident occurred in Draycott, Somerset, August 1994. Victim’s name given as Rose Cooper. Statement given 15th September, 1994. Committed to tape 4th November, 1996. Gertrude Robinson …

MAG 76 - The Smell of Blood

August 2nd, 2017

22:46

#0171302 Statement of Melanie King, regarding her further researches into... war ghosts. Recorded direct from subject 13th February 2017. Thanks to …

MAG 75 - A Long Way Down

July 26th, 2017

20:37

#0060711 Statement of Stephen Walker, regarding his brother's disappearance from the top of Tour Montparnasse in October 2006. Original statement given November 7th 2006. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Angelina Orlicky, …

MAG 74 - Fatigue

July 19th, 2017

19:43

#0150806 Statement of Lydia Halligan regarding her insomnia. Original statement given 8th June 2015. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Zach, Lawrence Allen, Bob Hundertmark, Cassandra Berry, Grant Lindley, Alexandra …

MAG 73 - Police Lights

July 12th, 2017

19:14

#0171102 You said it started with a kidnapping case? Thanks to this week's Patrons: Joli Furnari, Smriti Prabhat, Daniel I, Matthew Seidl, Laura, …

MAG 72 - Takeaway

July 6th, 2017

23:48

#0092010 Statement of Craig Goodall, regarding his explorations of an abandoned chicken and kebab shop in Walthamstow. Original statement given 20th October 2009. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Rachel Reeves, Dakota …

MAG 71 - Underground

June 28th, 2017

18:49

#0172501 Statement of Karolina Górka, regarding a brief period trapped on the London Underground. Statement taken direct from subject 25th January …

MAG 70 - Book of the Dead

June 21st, 2017

20:19

#0030912 Statement of Masato Murray, regarding an unusual inheritance and the causes thereof. Original Statement given 9th December 2003. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Sound effects for …

MAG 69 - Thought for the Day

June 14th, 2017

23:55

#0101811 Statement of Darren Harlow, regarding a failed psychology experiment at the University of Surrey. Original statement given 18th November …

MAG 68 - The Tale of a Field Hospital

June 7th, 2017

19:22

#0030306 Statement of Joseph Russo regarding a book allegedly authored by Sir Frederick Treeves. Original statement given June 3rd 2003. Thanks to …

MAG 67 - Burning Desire

May 31st, 2017

20:41

#0071803 Statement of Jack Barnabas regarding a short-lived courtship with Agnes Montague in the Autumn of 2006. Original statement given March 18th 2007. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Martin Orchard, Cheryl Peterson, …

MAG 66 - Held in Customs

May 24th, 2017

22:07

#0002202 Statement of Vincent Yang regarding his claimed imprisonment by Mikaele Salesa. Original statement given 22nd February 2000. Thank you to this week's patrons: A.L. Hade, Tim Ledsam, Kay, Kandria Sanchez, Rokk, …

MAG 65 - Binary

May 17th, 2017

27:22

#0170701 Statement of Tessa Winters, regarding a strange computer program she downloaded from the deep web three months ago. Statement recorded direct from subject, 7th January 2017. Thank you to this week's patrons: …

MAG 64 - Burial Rites

May 10th, 2017

21:05

#0152005 Statement of Donna Gwynne, regarding an unlicenced archeological dig near the Red Sea in Egypt. Original statement given May 20th 2015. …

MAG 63 - The End of the Tunnel

May 3rd, 2017

20:52

Case #0143103 Statement of Erin Gallagher-Nelson, regarding an urban exploration trip beneath St Paul’s Church West Hackney. Original statement given …

MAG 62 - First Edition

April 26th, 2017

24:07

Case #0080307 Statement of Mary Keay, recorded 3rd July 2008. Regarding her first Leitner. Special thanks to Carrie Cohen as the voice of Mary Keay …

MAG 61 Hard Shoulder

April 19th, 2017

17:50

Case #0160112 Statement of Detective Alice “Daisy” Tonner, regarding the traffic stop of a delivery van on the M6 near Preston on the afternoon of …

MAG 60 Observer Effect

April 12th, 2017

18:55

Case #9721207 Statement of Rosa Meyer, concerning a persistent feeling of being watched. Original statement given July 12th 1972. Thank you to this …

MAG 59 Recluse

April 5th, 2017

21:47

Case #0052911 Statement of Ronald Sinclair regarding his years spent in a teenage half way house on Hill Top Road, Oxford. Original statement given November 29th 2005. Thank you to this week's patrons: Jagovanni, …

Patreon Announcement

March 30th, 2017

0:51

Head to patreon.com/rustyquill and you can help to support us from just $1 a month. If you can spare a little more there’s all sorts of bonus content …

MAG 58 Trail Rations

March 29th, 2017

19:34

Case #8450512 Unsigned statement regarding potential cannibalism while attempting to travel the Oregon Trail. Original letter dated December 4th 1845. Sound effects for this episode provided by previously credited …

MAG 57 Personal Space

March 23rd, 2017

21:22

Case #0090404 Statement of Carter Chilcott, regarding their time spent in isolation aboard the Space Station Daedalus in September 2007. Sound …

MAG 56 Children of the Night

March 16th, 2017

22:34

Case #0100710-B Continued statement Trevor Herbert, regarding the latter years of his career as a vampire hunter. Original statement given July 10th …

MAG 55 Pest Control

March 9th, 2017

21:23

Case #0160311 Statement of Jordan Kennedy, regarding several encounters while working in pest control. ... If you haven’t already, be sure to visit

MAG 54 Still Life

March 2nd, 2017

19:58

Case #0132306 Statement of Alexander Scaplehorn regarding his evaluation of The Trophy Room taxidermists in Barnet. ... If you have sound editing experience and want help us make programmes like The Magnus Archives, be …

MAG 53 Crusader

February 23rd, 2017

23:56

Case #9970509 Sergeant Walter Heller recording. Regarding a discovery made near Alexandria during Operation Crusader in November of 1941. … If you have sound editing experience and want help us make programmes like The …

MAG 52 Exceptional Risk

February 16th, 2017

22:42

Case #0040904 Statement of Phillip Brown, regarding his time working at HMP Wakefield between 1990 and 2002. … If you have sound editing experience and want help us make programmes like The Magnus Archives, be sure to …

MAG 51 High Pressure

February 9th, 2017

20:29

Case #0080701 Statement of Antonia Hayley, regarding a deep dive that took place near Sable Island, Nova Scotia in August 2006. … If you have sound editing experience and want help us make programmes like The Magnus …

MAG 50 Foundations

February 2nd, 2017

19:26

Case #8141206

Statement of Sampson Kempthrone, regarding the workhouse architecture of George Gilbert Scott. Original statement given June 12th 1841.

MAG 49 The Butcher’s Window

January 26th, 2017

27:27

Case #0081103

Statement of Gregory Pryor regarding his investigations into one Hector Lerado during the summer of 2007.

MAG 48 Lost in The Crowd

January 19th, 2017

23:14

Case #0100325

Statement of Andrea Nunis, regarding a series of encounters in the streets of Genoa, Italy Original statement given 25th March, 2010.

MAG 47 The New Door

January 12th, 2017

21:20

Case #0161002

Statement of Helen Richardson, regarding a new door in a house she was selling. Statement recorded direct from subject 2nd October 2016.

MAG 46 Literary Heights

January 5th, 2017

24:09

Case #9981221

Statement of Herbert Knox, regarding a repeat customer to his bookshop in Chichester. Original statement given December 21st 1998.

MAG 45 Blood Bag

December 29th, 2016

20:03

Case #0110209

Statement of Thomas Neill, regarding his experiences working in malarial research during the spring of 2010. Original statement given February 9th 2011.

MAG 44 Tightrope

December 22nd, 2016

21:51

Case #9790302

Yuri Utkin. Incident occurred in the village of Algasovo, central Russia, November 1952. Statement given 2nd March, 1979. Committed to tape 15th April, 1997. Gertrude Robinson Recording.

MAG 43 Section 31

December 15th, 2016

18:07

Case #0160919

Statement of Police Constable Basira Hussain regarding her time investigating strange occurrences as part of Section 31. Statement taken …

MAG 42 Grifter’s Bone

December 8th, 2016

22:36

Case #0131103

Statement of Jennifer Ling, regarding a live musical performance she attended in Soho. Original statement given November 3rd 2013.

MAG 41 Too Deep

December 1st, 2016

26:19

Case #0160902

Statement of Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, regarding exploration of the tunnels recently discovered below the archive. Statement given direct, 2nd September 2016.

MAG S2 Trailer

November 17th, 2016

0:50

“Make your statement. Face your fear.”

Season 2 of The Magnus Archives will commence on the 1st December 2016.

See you soon.

(Trailer featuring SFX from Podsburgh,Inkington, JakLocke and previously credited artists via

MAG S1 Q&A

October 26th, 2016

25:36

With Season 1 complete and Season 2 in development, Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall take some time to answer your questions.

Thank you to …

MAG 40 Human Remains

October 12th, 2016

25:14

Case #0160729-B

Statement of Elias Buchard, Tim Stoker, Sasha James, Martin Blackwood and Jonathan Sims regarding the infestation of the Magnus Institute by the entity formerly known as Jane Prentiss.

MAG 39 Infestation

October 5th, 2016

21:16

Case #0160729-A

Original recording of Jane Prentiss’ attack upon The Magnus Institute, London, 29th July 2016.

MAG 38 Lost and Found

September 28th, 2016

19:36

Case #0120606

Statement of Andre Ramao, regarding a series of misplaced objects lost over the course of three month. Original statement given June 6th 2012.

MAG 37 Burnt Offering

September 21st, 2016

18:17

Case #0090608

Statement of Jason North, regarding the discovery of an alleged ritual site found near Loch Glass in Scotland.

MAG 36 Taken ill

September 14th, 2016

28:51

Case #0121911

Statement of Nicole Baxter, regarding visits culminating in the fire that consumed Ivy Meadows Care Home in Woodley, Greater Manchester.

MAG 35 Old Passages

September 7th, 2016

24:31

Case #0020406

Statement of Harold Silvana, regarding discoveries made during the renovation of the Reform Club, Pall Mall.

MAG 34 Anatomy Class

August 31st, 2016

24:34

Case #0161207

Statement of Dr. Lionel Elliott, regarding a series of events that took place during his class Introduction to Human Anatomy and …

MAG 33 Boatswain’s Call

August 24th, 2016

24:26

Case #0110201

Statement of Carlita Sloane, regarding her work on a container ship travelling from Southampton to Porto do Itaqui.

MAG 32 Hive

August 17th, 2016

19:51

Case #0142302

Statement of Jane Prentiss, regarding a wasps nest in her attic.

MAG 31 First Hunt

August 10th, 2016

21:41

Case #0100912

Statement of Lawrence Mortimer, regarding his hunting trip to Blue Ridge, Virginia.

MAG 30 Killing Floor

August 3rd, 2016

23:03

Case #0130111

Statement of David Laylow, regarding his time working at an industrial abattoir near Dalston.

MAG 29 Cheating Death

July 27th, 2016

24:56

Case #9720406

Statement of Nathaniel Thorp, regarding his own mortality

MAG 28 Skintight

July 20th, 2016

24:01

Case #0161704

Statement of Melanie King, regarding events at the abandoned Cambridge Military Hospital during filming in January 2015.

MAG 27 A Sturdy Lock

July 13th, 2016

16:58

Case #0032408

Statement of Paul McKenzie, regarding repeated nocturnal intrusions into his home.

MAG 26 A Distortion

July 6th, 2016

23:38

Case #0160204

Statement of Sasha James, assistant archivist at the Magnus Institute, London, regarding a series of paranormal sightings.

MAG 25 Growing Dark

June 29th, 2016

26:31

Case #0151904

Statement of Mark Bilham, regarding events culminating in his visit to Hither Green chapel.

MAG 24 Strange Music

June 22nd, 2016

23:11

Case #0051701

Statement of Leanne Denikin, regarding an antique calliope organ she possessed briefly in August 2004.

MAG 23 Schwartzwald

June 15th, 2016

31:34

Case #8163103

Statement of Albrecht von Closen, regarding a discovered tomb near his estate in the Black Forest.

MAG 22 Colony

June 8th, 2016

23:16

Case #0161203

Statement of Martin Blackwood, archival assistant at the Magnus Institute, London, regarding a close encounter with something he believes to have once been Jane Prentiss.

MAG 21 Freefall

June 1st, 2016

18:35

Case #0022010

Statement of Moira Kelly, regarding the disappearance of her son Robert.

MAG 20 Desecrated Host II

May 25th, 2016

24:53

Case #0113005-B

Continuation of the statement of Father Edwin Burroughs, regarding his claimed demonic possession.

MAG 19 Confession I

May 18th, 2016

20:13

Case #0113005

Statement of Father Edwin Burroughs, regarding his claimed demonic possession.

MAG 18 The Man Upstairs

May 11th, 2016

20:42

Case #0081212

Statement of Christof Rudenko, regarding his interactions with a first floor resident of Welbeck House, Wandsworth.

MAG 17 The Bone Turner’s Tale

May 4th, 2016

27:11

Case #9991006

Statement of Sebastian Adekoya, regarding a new acquisition at Chiswick Library.

MAG 16 Arachnophobia

May 1st, 2016

23:46

Case #0150409

Statement of Carlos Vittery regarding his Arachnophobia and its manifestations.

MAG 15 Lost John’s Cave

April 27th, 2016

26:47

Case #0140911

Statement of Laura Popham, regarding her experience exploring the Three Counties System of caves with her Sister Aleana Sanderson.

Mag 14 Piecemeal

April 24th, 2016

25:51

Case #0112905

Statement of Lee Rentoul, on the murder of his associate Paul Noriega.

MAG 13 Alone

April 20th, 2016

28:58

Case #0161301

Statement of Naomi Herne, regarding the events following the funeral of her fiancé, Evan Lukas.

MAG 12 First Aid

April 17th, 2016

26:04

Case #0121102

Statement of Lesere Saraki, regarding a recent night-shift at St. Thomas Hospital, London .

MAG 11 Dreamer

April 15th, 2016

23:44

Case #0151403

Statement of Antonio Blake , regarding his recent dreams about Gertrude Robinson, previous Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute.

MAG 10 Vampire Killer

April 13th, 2016

26:02

Case #0100710

Statement of Trevor Herbert, regarding his life as a self-proclaimed vampire hunter.

MAG 9 A Father’s Love

April 10th, 2016

31:12

Case #0020312

Statement of Julia Montork regarding the actions and motivations of her father the serial killer Robert Montork.

MAG 8 Burned Out

April 8th, 2016

26:17

Case #0071304

Statement of Evo Lensik regarding his experiences during the construction of a house on hilltop road Oxford.

MAG 7 The Piper

April 6th, 2016

24:06

Case #9220611

Statement of Staff Sgt. Clarence Berry regarding his time serving with Wilfred Owen in the great war.

MAG 6 Squirm

April 3rd, 2016

17:35

Case #0140912

Statement of Timothy Hodge regarding his sexual encounter with Harriet Lee and her subsequent death.

MAG 5 Thrown Away

April 1st, 2016

21:17

Case #0092302

Statement Of Keiran Woodward regarding items recovered from the refuse of 93 Lancaster Rd. Walthamstowe.

MAG 4 Page Turner

March 30th, 2016

30:10

Case #0132806

Statement of Dominic Swain regarding a book briefly in his possession in the winter of 2012.

MAG 3 Across The Street

March 27th, 2016

24:19

Case #0070107

Statement of Amy Patel, regarding the alleged disappearance of her acquaintance Graham Folger.

MAG 2 Do Not Open

March 26th, 2016

25:31

Case #9982211

Statement of Joshua Gellespie regarding his time in the possession of an apparently empty wooden casket.

MAG 1 Angler Fish

March 24th, 2016

16:42

Case #0122204

Statement of Nathan Watts, regarding an encounter on Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh .

MAG 0.3 Launch Trailer

March 20th, 2016

1:46

“Make your statement, face your fear.”

The Magnus Archives are… OPEN.

Come listen to our weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching …

MAG 0.2 Pre-Launch Trailer

March 19th, 2016

2:18

“Make your statement, face your fear.”

Here is the pre-launch trailer for The Magnus Archives, wherein our new Archivist makes his first attempt to record a transcript.

The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction …

MAG 0.1 The Magnus Archives – Seed

March 18th, 2016

0:25

“Make your statement, face your fear.”

The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction podcast released every Thursday featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more.

Coming March 24th 2016.

The Magnus …

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