The Magnus Archives

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.

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March 18, 2016 25 secs

“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 Archives is an original program produced by Rusty Quill and is written and narrated by Jonathan Sims. Available from iTunes and all good podcast providers.


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“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 podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join the new head archivist Jonathan Sims every Thursday as he explore...

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March 20, 2016 1 min

“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 the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back…

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March 23, 2016 16 mins

Case #0122204

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

The Magnus Archives are now open…

Join Head Archivist Jonathan Sims as he begins his work transcribing the archives of the Magnus Institute. An organisation dedicated to the investigation of the esoteric and weird.

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March 25, 2016 25 mins

Case #9982211

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

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March 27, 2016 24 mins

Case #0070107

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

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March 30, 2016 30 mins

Case #0132806

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

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April 1, 2016 21 mins

Case #0092302

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

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April 3, 2016 17 mins

Case #0140912

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

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April 6, 2016 24 mins

Case #9220611

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

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April 8, 2016 26 mins

Case #0071304

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

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April 10, 2016 31 mins

Case #0020312

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

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April 13, 2016 26 mins

Case #0100710

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

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April 15, 2016 23 mins

Case #0151403

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

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April 17, 2016 26 mins

Case #0121102

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

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April 20, 2016 28 mins

Case #0161301

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

Today’s episode features guest star Katie Davison.

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April 24, 2016 25 mins

Case #0112905

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

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April 27, 2016 26 mins

Case #0140911

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

Featuring Hannah Brankin as Laura Popham.

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May 1, 2016 23 mins

Case #0150409

Statement of Carlos Vittery regarding his Arachnophobia and its manifestations.

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May 4, 2016 27 mins

Case #9991006

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

Thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate us for the People’s Podcast Awards, we really appreciate your support.

As our launch draws to a close we will drop down to our normal weekly release schedule from next week with fresh episodes every Thursday at midnight.

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