The Magnus Archives

The Magnus Archives

Rusty Quill
horror podcast anthology podcast horror fiction
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“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.

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Episodes (51)

The Magnus Protocol 50 - Deep Trouble

The Magnus Protocol 50 - Deep Trouble

September 04, 2025 19m S8E50
CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:·    Graphic Violence·    Death·    Spatial/visual...
The Magnus Protocol 49 - Pipelines

The Magnus Protocol 49 - Pipelines

August 28, 2025 29m S8E49
CAT2RBC3455-10072011-17062024architecture (hubris) -/- plumbing (historical)Incident Elements:·  ClaustrophobiaTranscripts available at...
RQ Network Feed Drop – The Penumbra Podcast “Thirst”

RQ Network Feed Drop – The Penumbra Podcast “Thirst”

August 25, 2025 54m
This month we are featuring a feed drop from Thirst the new series recently launched on The Penumbra Podcast one of the brilliant shows on the RQ Network. This episode is called “Can't Tear My Eyes...
The Magnus Protocol 48 - Temporary Positions

The Magnus Protocol 48 - Temporary Positions

August 21, 2025 19m S8E48
CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:·    Loss of control·    Temporal distortian·    Mentions of: Graphic...
The Magnus Protocol 47 - Repetitive Strain

The Magnus Protocol 47 - Repetitive Strain

August 14, 2025 22m S8E47
CAT1RC4873-06052024-14062024distortion (cyclic) -/- retributionIncident Elements:·  harsh language·  gaslighting·  domestic abuse·  time...
The Magnus Protocol 46 - Slipping

The Magnus Protocol 46 - Slipping

August 07, 2025 21m S8E46
CAT1RBC5257-13012024-13062024reanimation (variable) -/- purposeIncident Elements:·   existential crisis·   graphic...
The Magnus Protocol 45 - Transferal

The Magnus Protocol 45 - Transferal

July 31, 2025 20m S8E45
CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements: ·    Night terrors ·    body horror ·    claustrophobia...
RQ Network Feed Drop – Last Dance “S1E1 -Lesser Gods”

RQ Network Feed Drop – Last Dance “S1E1 -Lesser Gods”

July 30, 2025 45m
This month we are featuring a feed drop from Last Dance one of the brilliant shows that recently launched on the RQ Network. This is the very first episode from their first season called Lesser Gods....
The Magnus Protocol 44 - Back to Basic

The Magnus Protocol 44 - Back to Basic

July 24, 2025 23m S8E44
CAT3RAC2175-26031987-12062024prescience (computing) -/- equilibriumIncident Elements:·   psychological...
RQ Network Feed Drop – Myth & Moon

RQ Network Feed Drop – Myth & Moon

July 23, 2025 58m
This month we are featuring a feed drop for one our brilliant RQ Network podcasts: MYTH & MOON that was recently launched on the RQ Network. MYTH & MOON is a solo- play D&D Podcast...
The Magnus Protocol 43 - Sink or Swim

The Magnus Protocol 43 - Sink or Swim

July 17, 2025 20m S8E43
CAT1RB4153-27022010-11062024idolatry (music) -/- compulsion (drowning)Incident Elements:·    drowning·    mind controlTranscripts available at...
RQ Network Feed Drop – The Penumbra Podcast “Juno Steel”

RQ Network Feed Drop – The Penumbra Podcast “Juno Steel”

July 11, 2025 35m
This month we are featuring a feed drop from The Penumbra Podcast one of the brilliant shows on the RQ Network. This episode is called “Juno Steel and the Time Gone By (Part 1)” and is from the 2nd...
The Magnus Protocol 42 - Hostile Workplace

The Magnus Protocol 42 - Hostile Workplace

July 10, 2025 19m S8E42
CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:·    scopophobia ·    body horror (eyes)·    graphic violence...
The Magnus Protocol 41 - Internal Investigation

The Magnus Protocol 41 - Internal Investigation

July 03, 2025 25m S8E41
CAT1RB5535-17061995-10062024transmutation (organs) -/- experimentation (metal)Incident Elements:·    graphic descriptions of post-mortem examinationTranscripts available at...
RQ Network Feed Drop – Ain't Slayed Nobody

RQ Network Feed Drop – Ain't Slayed Nobody

June 20, 2025 52m
This month we are featuring a feed drop from Ain’t Slayed Nobody one of the amazing shows on the RQ Network.  AINT SLAYED NOBODY is a Gold Ennie winning actual play podcast with this first...
The Magnus Protocol - Hiatus Announcement

The Magnus Protocol - Hiatus Announcement

May 08, 2025 2m
Hello Friends and Fans! Anusia Battersby here, voice of Gwendolyn Bouchard in the Magnus Protocol. We hope you enjoyed the conclusion of Act 1! As with season one, we’ve pre-planned breaks in the...
The Magnus Protocol 40 - Public Image

The Magnus Protocol 40 - Public Image

May 01, 2025 24m S8E40
CAT3RCA2167-23111762-10062024puppet (reanimation) -/- fear (children)Incident Elements:·    Puppets·    Creepy Children·    Childhood...
The Magnus Protocol 39 - Dependents

The Magnus Protocol 39 - Dependents

April 24, 2025 18m S8E39
CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:·    PTSD·    Helplessness·    Grief and...
The Magnus Protocol 38 - Circling Back

The Magnus Protocol 38 - Circling Back

April 17, 2025 22m S8E38
CAT13RABC2153-13031992-06062024carousel (toy) -/- disappearance (parent)Incident Elements:·  Child Neglect·  Sinister ToysTranscripts available at...
The Magnus Protocol 37 - Scrutiny

The Magnus Protocol 37 - Scrutiny

April 10, 2025 27m S8E37
CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:·     Bullying·     Domestic Abuse·     Child...
The Magnus Protocol 36 - Outside the Box

The Magnus Protocol 36 - Outside the Box

April 03, 2025 26m S8E36
CAT3RB2153-04082024-28052024Entrapment (virtual) -/- Isolation (expirimentation)Incident Elements:·     Panic Attack/PTSD·     Being...
RQ Original Feed Drop – Neon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters

RQ Original Feed Drop – Neon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters

March 28, 2025 22m
This month we are featuring a feed drop for the first episode of a brand-new show on the Neon Inkwell podcast feed: Broken Hearted Monsters.Classic horror meets joyful, bittersweet road trip dramas in...
The Magnus Protocol 35 - Terms and Conditions

The Magnus Protocol 35 - Terms and Conditions

March 27, 2025 23m S8E35
CAT1RB4778-14082023-22052024mascot (incarceration) -/- retaliation (imposter)Incident Elements:·        Mascots (Bonzo)·       ...
The Magnus Protocol 34 - Eliminations

The Magnus Protocol 34 - Eliminations

March 20, 2025 21m S8E34
CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:DeathGraphic Violence MurderImprisonmentPsychological TortureSuicideTranscripts available at...
The Magnus Protocol 33 - Peer Review

The Magnus Protocol 33 - Peer Review

March 13, 2025 23m S8E33
CAT2RB2365-14081996-20052024Transformation (pier) -/- Fear (void)Incident Elements:NyctophobiaThalassophobiaAbandonmentUnrealityTranscripts available at...
The Magnus Protocol 32 - Restructuring

The Magnus Protocol 32 - Restructuring

March 06, 2025 20m S8E32
CAT2RC1475-18032015-17052024Building (angry) -/- N/AIncident Elements:UnrealityNon-consensual mental health detainment/misdiagnosisDisappearancePsychosis/PossessionMentions of: depression,...
The Magnus Protocol 31 - Compartmentalising

The Magnus Protocol 31 - Compartmentalising

February 27, 2025 34m S8E31
CAT123RB5555-14052024-14052024Integration (organic) -/- Computer (Hardware)Incident Elements:ScreamingHarsh LanguageScopophobiaGraphic ViolenceMentions of: dismemberment, malnourishmentTranscripts...
The Magnus Protocol - Season 2 Trailer

The Magnus Protocol - Season 2 Trailer

February 13, 2025 2m
The Magnus Protocol returns, 27 February 2025.You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by Jonathan...
The Magnus Protocol Season 1 QnA

The Magnus Protocol Season 1 QnA

January 30, 2025 49m
Alex and Jonny sit down to answer your burning questions about Season 1 of the Magnus Protocol.Content Notes- Spoilers through Season 1 of The Magnus Protocol and the entirety of the Magnus...
Rusty Fears 6 - The Last One to Speak by James Thomasos

Rusty Fears 6 - The Last One to Speak by James Thomasos

January 16, 2025 17m
This week’s short horror story, The Last One to Speak, inspired by the prompt "Game Show", is written by James Thomasos and read by Billie HindleOnce all six short horror stories have been released,...
Rusty Fears 6 - Canned Lights by Autumn Olson

Rusty Fears 6 - Canned Lights by Autumn Olson

January 02, 2025 14m
This weeks short horror story, Canned Lights, is written by Autumn Olson and read by Ryan Hopevere-Anderson.Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a public poll for...
Announcement: 2024 Holiday Update from Rusty Towers

Announcement: 2024 Holiday Update from Rusty Towers

December 23, 2024 3m
Holiday announcement from CEO Alexander J Newall wrapping up an exciting 2024 ahead of an exciting 2025! We hope you have an excellent New Year!TranscriptLinks:Merch masterlist:...
Rusty Fears 6 - Hades Bay by Jubilee Finnegan

Rusty Fears 6 - Hades Bay by Jubilee Finnegan

December 19, 2024 12m
This week's episode is titled Hades Bay this story was written by Jubilee Finnegan. This episode is performed by Anusia Battersby (Gwendolyn Bouchard). The prompt for this winning entry was...
Rusty Fears 6 - Still Camp by Nicole Lark

Rusty Fears 6 - Still Camp by Nicole Lark

December 05, 2024 17m
This story is inspired by the prompt ‘frozen’. It is written by Nicole Lark and read by The Pit Below Paradise's Victoria Cheng.Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a...
The Lost Tapes, Tape 3 - Are You Scared?

The Lost Tapes, Tape 3 - Are You Scared?

November 27, 2024 25m
Part 3 of 3Content Notes:- Strong Language- Hallucinations/Altered Reality / Unreality- Paranoia- Graphic Violance- Infestation- Drugging- Mass Death- SFX: Bugs, explosionsThe video version of this...
Rusty Fears 6 - The Telescope Game by Ian Martinez-Hay

Rusty Fears 6 - The Telescope Game by Ian Martinez-Hay

November 21, 2024 11m
'Telescope Game' is written by Ian Martinez-Hay and performed by Trice Forgotten and The Magnus Protocol’s Shahan Hamza.Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a...
The Lost Tapes, Tape 2 - Are You Scared?

The Lost Tapes, Tape 2 - Are You Scared?

November 20, 2024 22m
Part 2 of 3Content Notes:- Strong Language- Hallucinations/Altered Reality / Unreality- Paranoia- Graphic Violance- Infestation- Vehicle Accidents (air and automobile)- Drugging- Mass Death- SFX:...
The Lost Tapes, Tape 1 - Are You Scared?

The Lost Tapes, Tape 1 - Are You Scared?

November 17, 2024 22m
Ryan and Shane receive a mysterious envelope containing 3 tapes. In this episode, they listen to the first tape and meet Tommy and Adam- whose reality begins to fray at the seams....
Rusty Fears 6 - Hollow by Sam Lazure

Rusty Fears 6 - Hollow by Sam Lazure

November 07, 2024 17m
'Hollow' is written by Sam Lazure, inspired by the prompt “birds”, and is performed by Sarah Lambie.Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a public poll for listeners to...
The Magnus Protocol - What If #1

The Magnus Protocol - What If #1

October 10, 2024 13m
We imagine a world in which everyone listened to Colin... You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by...
The Magnus Protocol Fluff 1 - Plenty More Fish

The Magnus Protocol Fluff 1 - Plenty More Fish

October 03, 2024 13m
Incident Elements:·       Alexander J Newall.·       Harsh Language·       Sexual...
RQ Original Feed Drop - Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later

RQ Original Feed Drop - Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later

September 30, 2024 37m
This month we are featuring a feed drop of a brilliant RQ Original show Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later. Set in ancient Rome Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later is a dramatic comedy of power politics,...
The Magnus Protocol - Season 1 Epilogue [+Announcements]

The Magnus Protocol - Season 1 Epilogue [+Announcements]

September 26, 2024 11m
Incident Elements:ScreamingHarsh Language Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers...
The Magnus Protocol 30 - Dead End Job

The Magnus Protocol 30 - Dead End Job

September 12, 2024 34m S7E30
CAT2RS3366-13052024-13052024Transmutation (human) -/- Isolation (urban)Incident Elements:EntrapmentCompelling (supernatural)ManipulationTranscripts available at...
The Magnus Protocol 29 - Keyed In

The Magnus Protocol 29 - Keyed In

September 05, 2024 26m S7E29
CAT2RB4254-30012020-13052024 Drowning (subterranean) -/- key (metaphor)Incident Elements:CaptivityDrowningClaustraphobiaGriefTranscripts available at...
The Magnus Protocol 28 - Interruptions

The Magnus Protocol 28 - Interruptions

August 29, 2024 23m S7E28
CAT2RB2578-17081998-13052024 Transmutation (human) -/- ceremony (academic)Incident Elements:Childhood TraumaGraphic InjuryOstectomySupernatural TransformationBody Horror Transcripts available at...
The Magnus Protocol 27 - Driven

The Magnus Protocol 27 - Driven

August 22, 2024 27m S7E27
CAT3RB5535-18021845-10052024Kidnapping (carriage) -/- consumption [letter]Incident Elements:KidnappingUncannyGraphic ViolenceManslaughterEmployer AbuseMentions of: SexSFX: misophonia (kiss)Transcripts...
The Magnus Protocol 26 - Catching Up

The Magnus Protocol 26 - Catching Up

August 15, 2024 24m S7E26
CAT1RBC4463-14042024-02052024 Exhaustion (athletic) -/- compulsion (tape)Incident Elements:MasochismCompulsion (supernatural)GriefParental DeathImplied sexual situations/innuendoSFX: Misophonia...
The Magnus Protocol 25 - Gut Feelings

The Magnus Protocol 25 - Gut Feelings

August 08, 2024 25m S7E25
CAT2RB2474-07022024-24042024Food (Gorging ) -/- compulsion (disgust)Incident Elements:Disordered EatingFood HygieneCompulsionNauseaManipulation...
The Magnus Protocol 24 - Raising Issues

The Magnus Protocol 24 - Raising Issues

August 01, 2024 24m S7E24
CAT1RBC1375-29022024-23042024Baby (demonic) -/- Delusion (exhaustion)Incident Elements:CannibalismDemonic ChildrenPost-partum DepressionCaregiver Abuse/NeglectSelf-SacrificeAltered...
The Magnus Protocol 23 – A New You

The Magnus Protocol 23 – A New You

July 25, 2024 25m S7E23
CAT13RBC3536-20062018-18042024Transformation (dysmorphic) -/-doppleganger (infection)Incident Elements:DysmorphiaInfectionsTrypophobiaBody Horror/ModificationEnvironmental HorrorSelf HarmTranscripts:...

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Rusty Quill
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horror podcast, anthology podcast, horror fiction, fiction podcast, rusty quill, Alexander J. Newall, Jonathan Sims, Audiodrama, Audio Fiction, Science Fiction, horror, unfiction, found footage, jonny sims, RQ Network, Arts, Performing Arts, Fiction, Drama