The Magnus Archives
“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing! This multi-award winning and record breaking epic horror anthology features elements of the supernatural and the eldritch while blending genres of horror, mystery, tragedy and romance in to a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the worlds most popular horror podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Horror podcast fans Margot (Anusia Battersby), Elodie (Lowri Ann Davies), Barry (Pip Gladwin) and Alphonse (Ian Hayles) try to track down their missing friend.
Content Warnings:
· misophonia
· missing person
· mentions of: blood
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
Directed by April Sumner
Executive Producer Alexander J Newall
Produced by April Sumner
Fe...
Today we are sharing an episode from a brand new podcast launched on the RQ Network, Burned by a Paper Sun.
Burned by a Paper Sun is a brand new, chilling, horror anthology podcast from the same brilliant creators of The Gentleman From Hell, Maeltopia and The Sleep Wake Cycle.
In Burned by a Paper Sun, shadows come in a thousand shapes—some drawn long beneath a dying sky, others drifting and lost beneath a wandering clo...
Join us for a special Rusty Quill bonus TTRPG adventure of The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game by Monte Cook Games.
This one-shot is hosted by Jonathan Sims with guests Anusia Battersby, Lowri Ann Davies, Pip Gladwin and Ian Hayles
Content Warnings:
· N/A
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
Directed by April Sumner
Executive Producer Alexander J Newall
Produced&n...
This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many incredible podcasts on the RQ Network: Remnants, which is currently releasing its second season.
Remnants is a weekly, thrilling, dark fantasy, audio drama filled with mystery and has just launched on the RQ Network.
When we die, the remnants of us return to the First and Last Place. Our fate is decided by Sir and his new Apprentice, who read our remnant...
Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.
Introduction a...
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Content Warnings:
· immolation
· death
· mobs/group murder
· human experimentation
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/
It's a cola conundrum!
This week Georgie and Celia breakdown Big Bottling Business.
Content Warnings:
· Mentions of: drugs
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/
The evidence speaks for itself.
This week Georgie and Celia discuss the possibility we aren't alone.
Content Warnings:
· Mentions of: death, disappearance
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter...
Today we are featuring exciting episode from one of the podcasts recently launched on the RQ Network, Hollow Disciple
Hollow Disciple is a thrilling, dark, science fiction podcast from the brilliant creator of Wake Of Corrosion.
In the vast abyss of dying stars lurks a forsaken vessel. Silent and still.
Stumbling upon it, the scavenger crew of The Elpis begin ill-fated rescue mission convinced they have hit the jackpot.
But w...
It's not paranoia if the ARE out to get you!
This week Georgie and Celia investigate the case of the Lithuanian Raincoat Salesman (and also a KGB Spy?!)
Content Warnings:
· government espionage
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://...
When plane spotting turns sinister...
This week Georgie and Celia investigate the possibility that the government is already experimenting on you.
Content Warnings:
· nonconsensual medical testing
· government interference
· Mentions of: global warming, poisoning, cancer, mind control
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
This month we are featuring an episode of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: The Grotto.
The Grotto is a liminal horror podcast with original music and a full cast that explores the thin line between grief, pain, mourning, and loss.
This is the first episode called Buried Alive. It follows Matt who after being struck by a recent loss turns to spelunking for solace. As Matt battles grief, he que...
Have you ever felt like your favourite celebrity just isn't who they used to be? Maybe they aren't.
This week Georgie and Celia investigate cases of dubious dopplegangers.
Content Warnings:
· Dopplegangers
· Mentions of : death, suicide, grief, murder
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You c...
This month we are featuring an episode of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: The Program audio series.
The Program audio series is a dark science fiction anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God have become fused into a single entity. The show focuses on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world. And for them, it is not this future that is terrifying – it is our present. This is part 1 o...
Hello friends and fans!
Lowri here – you may know me as the voice of Celia.
I hope you have been enjoying The Magnus Protocol! Episode 50 marks the end of Act 2 of season 2 and, as with season one, we now have a pre-planned break in the show’s release schedule.
2025 has been an incredible year at Rusty Quill, and the rest of the year has even more packed into it. This means that the breaks bet...
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architecture (hubris) -/- plumbing (historical)
Incident Elements:
· Claustrophobia
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/
Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall
Directed by Alexander J Newall
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ERROR (Unknown Source)
Incident Elements:
· Loss of control
· Temporal distortian
· Mentions of: Graphic violence, immolation, drowning, illness
· SFX: Buzzing Bee
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https:...
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distortion (cyclic) -/- retribution
Incident Elements:
· harsh language
· gaslighting
· domestic abuse
· time loss
· threats of violence/death
· tattoos
· SFX: children screaming(laughing/crying)
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
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reanimation (variable) -/- purpose
Incident Elements:
· existential crisis
· graphic violence
· grief
· necrocannibalism
· time/memory loss
· SFX: asmr raindrops, sudden loud noises
Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/
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