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The Magnus Archives

Rusty Quillwww.rustyquill.com
“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 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 continutation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of TMP coming February 27th 2025

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Episodes

MAG 156 - Reflection

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 Prisco, Harriet Wise, Felix VanHuss, haley macke, Cat Heg is the Best Heg, Withans, Corey Allison, Brian S. Roe, Luna, Isabelle Jackson, Laura Fernandez, Kade Kafel, Tracey Bauer, Lisa Ferreira, Matt Walton, Arin Astratic, Andrew Guthy, Daniel Gullman If you would li...

Oct 03, 201922 minSeason 4Ep. 156

MAG 155 - Cost of Living

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 Häusler, Erin Paige, Micaela Palmeiro, Connor E. Hohner, Ace Tayloe, Julia Meyer, Brant Casavant, Taffeara, Mrs. Widgery's Lodger, Wendy Kay, Mattanja Koenz, DTBR, Daniel Simmons, Emil Johansson, pewterandjaded, Yancy Zim, Clarissa, Emily Ritchie, OpalKat29 If you'd like to join ...

Sep 26, 201924 minSeason 4Ep. 155

MAG 154 - Bloody Mary

Case #0082107 Statement of Eric Delano, recorded 21st July 2008. Regarding his life, Mary Keay and the Archives. Audio recording by Gertrude Robinson Thanks to this week's Patrons: Peter Davis, Charlotte Dunn, Nicky, Jordan Bouchard, Jaz Vallin, Jess?, Dane McGuire, Jessica Deyo, Rebecca Hansen, Kipp If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by Annie Fitch, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall. Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J ...

Sep 19, 201928 minSeason 4Ep. 154

MAG 153 - Love Bombing

Case #0120204 Statement of Barbara Mullen-Jones regarding her nine months spent with The Divine Chain cult. Original Statement given 2nd April 2012. Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist.  Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Payton, Camilla Sutton, Charles Craig, Igor Nikolskiy, brianna, Kara Marten, lauren coleman, Wim, Shawna Bracken, Cally Shearer, Zalia Chimera, Christopher Nies, Maxwell Skrocki, Phillip Platt, Aurora B., johnny dangerously, Athena Frade, Lais Rojas, Iris,...

Sep 12, 201927 minSeason 4Ep. 153

MAG 152 - A Gravedigger's Envy

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 week's Patrons: Michael, Erinn Triplett, Kaii's Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, AmberArmstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly!, Cas Landman and PlotTwisted If ...

Sep 05, 201928 minSeason 4Ep. 152

MAG 151 - Big Picture

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 Creations, Hayley R, TheAceAce, Fennic Anteres, Lemmke, Evan, Hal, William Brandes Stoddard, el, Aaron Everett, Andee Williams, Zach Smith, Amber Armstrong, Milli Bayley, A. Hargreaves, Molly!, Cas Landman and PlotTwisted If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com...

Aug 29, 201923 minSeason 4Ep. 151

MAG 150 - Cul-de-Sac

Case #0140911 Statement of Herman Gorgoli regarding his a period trapped alone in a suburban area of Cheadle. Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Bruno Falcon, Brian Taulbee, Anastasia Keelor, William Diment, Abbegail Lovette, Ariel Young, Johnathan & Gillian Kastner, Jared Clark Levin, Jack Cato and Jellybeam, Rob Core, oli, C Jason, Grace Brant, Dylan Haring, Rory A, Nicholas Schaefer, Harry Jones, Samantha Christine, AGVZ, BearyGoosey  If y...

Aug 22, 201929 minSeason 4Ep. 150

MAG 149 - Concrete Jungle

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 Granevang, Julia Duffy, Lynus T, Emma Steiner, Josh, Jill Kozo, Emily Goodrich, WrongCielo, Rowen Enjolradical, Paul Gregory, Alex Self, Zaiker, Panko, Alimartins, Kat, Sabrina Howes, NeWorlDark If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this ...

Aug 15, 201922 minSeason 4Ep. 149

MAG 148 - Extended Surveillance

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: Shahrzad Mohammed, Marissa Mendoza, 20thcenturyvole, Neil Czebieniak, Meaghan E Carpenter, Vera Rae, Devas, 99Robocats, TheBuggiest, GothicRain, Jennifer Meyer, Kyle Presodebt of the Drop Goodwood Fan Club, Cassidy the butler, William Reeck, Camille Weeks, Amanda Bills, Mary Frede...

Aug 08, 201926 minSeason 4Ep. 148

MAG 147 - Weaver

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, malakambla, Jennifer Hamilton, Spiderweb, Dalton Floyd, Alissa Morrow, August Johannes Rian, Meredith, Liam Heigis, Rachel, Nielle Hehe,Emma, Anna Dąbrowska, River Joo, Laura Edwards, mltraxler, Dave Jiley, Ratatozsk, Erin Daly, Indecisive Geek  If you'd like to join them be sure ...

Aug 01, 201925 minSeason 4Ep. 147

MAG 146 - Threshold

Case #0030109 Statement of Marcus MacKenzie, regarding a series of unexplored entryways Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, the Archivist. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Delainie, Julia G White, Will Cramer, Mary Nettle, Chris Adams, Christine, Karin Kross, MarryMeLake, Kalioz, JasmineTyrrell, Saroona Jam, DennGlanzig, Professor Ampersand, Benjamin Heebsh, Vilte Baliutaviciute, Angela, Thegeekgene, Doug Standish, SajWho, Rikki Tikki If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rusty...

Jul 25, 201925 minSeason 4Ep. 146

MAG 145 - Infectious Doubts

Case #0090202 Statement of Arthur Nolan regarding the life and death of Agnes Montague Audio recording by Gertrude Robinson Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael Manomivibul, Marina Vermilion, Astrid Gustafsson, Greg O'Neill, Robert Crouchley, Scott Shanks, Cory Trickler, Chunktusk, Elizabeth Brooke, Katherine Waltz, Jason Scully-Clemmons, Bobbie Parker, Distant Egg Song, E. Forney, Lavonne Staley, Debra Lewis, Kellie Wills, Jesse Fyffe, JRA, Nichole Chisholm If you'd like to join them be sure ...

Jul 18, 201927 minSeason 4Ep. 145

MAG 144 - Decrypted

Case #0090310 Statement of Gary Boylan, given October 3rd 2009  Audio recording by Martin Blackwood  Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jordan and Kelly Bryan, Ofek Barkol, Helen, Sheryl R. Hayes, Richard Gomersall, Emily Harford, Heather Nichols, Mary Allison, Gaia Turtle, Jo, Thomas Joseph Connolly, Benjamin Zilke, Jess, Andrew Fox, Matthew Sobiesk, Christine Abrenilla, Casey Berry, Lauren Anthony, John Archibald Getty the 4th, Nicholas Cole  If you'd like to join them be sure to vi...

Jul 11, 201922 minSeason 4Ep. 144

MAG 143 - Heart of Darkness

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, Kerry Lloyd, Casey Peavler, Flighty Broad, Rebecca Coffey, Tatum B, Addy Bats, Gladys Gonzalez, Zedd Newton-Whitaker, Anna Z, Megan Griffin, Emptyface Buttercup, Kathryn Cwynar, Kylee Berry, Emily Johnson, John Cullen, Metrophor, Meghan O'Grady If you'd like to join them be sure t...

Jul 04, 201922 minSeason 4Ep. 143

MAG 142 - Scrutiny

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, Carineybean, Luke Davies, Elizabeth Krueger, Cody Jarrett, Lydia Counsell, Sharra Rosichan, TheZenScientist, Rexy, Adaar David Durand, Anne Poelman, Neil Kelly, szgrey, Ian Moran, Sean McMahon, Xander, Wizard of the Citadel Under the Hidden Rivers, etc. If you'd like to join th...

Jun 27, 201928 minSeason 4Ep. 142

MAG 141 - Doomed Voyage

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, Alexander C Bahr, Jean Furgerson, Sarah Becan, Kate Carter, Josh H, Neil Harvey, HPStarcraft, Bailey Andreson, Bob Wallace, Anne, Jane Belinskaya, Alexander Vane, Ben Bloomquist, Liam McLaughlin, Nathan Lake Starr, Brenna de Lune If you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.p...

Jun 20, 201922 minSeason 4Ep. 141

MAG 140.1 - The Iron Gate

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 and spread the word! Note: this is a stand-alone piece of fiction and not part of the Magnus canon. Content warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alex, Rob Young, Jen Van Meter, Jeffrey D Brainerd, Alix Antilla, Lho, Kevin Love...

Jun 13, 201914 minSeason 4Ep. 140

MAG 140 - The Movement of the Heavens

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. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jordan and Kelly Bryan, Ofek Barkol, Helen, Sheryl R. Hayes, Richard Gomersall, Emily Harford, Heather Nichols, Mary Allison, Gaia Turtle, Jo, Thomas, Joseph Connolly, Benjamin Zilke, Jess, Andrew Fox, Matthew Sobiesk, Christine Abrenilla, Casey Berr...

May 23, 201921 minSeason 4Ep. 140

MAG 139 - Chosen

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 warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Eric Zagar, El Addams, JohnC. Worsley, Lauren, Katie Nolan, Jonathan Clark, Danielle Goldstein, Patrick Perry, Hilary Merline, Anton and Ken, Brooklyn Orchard, Benjamin Nothing but BS' Sussman...

May 16, 201926 minSeason 4Ep. 139

MAG 138 - The Architecture of Fear

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, Dunstan Thorn, David Simons, Kayla B., Roman Sevchenko, Meche Morier, Andrew Wadsworth, E Jalenak, Brie Hutcheon, Sara Homan, Lucy McCully, Kelly Lux Callahan, Jeffery Sumler, Melissa Verble, Greg Lange, Kelsey P, Mobius, Pettycoated Swashbuckler, Christopher Pajo, ASmith, Er...

May 09, 201923 minSeason 4Ep. 138

MAG 137 - Nemesis

Case #9550307 Statement of Wallis Turner. Incident occurred at the North Point prisoner-of-war camp, then later the sunken ship “Nemesis” in late 1942. Statement taken 3rd July 1955 at the Pu Songling Research Centre, Beijing. Committed to tape 9th October 2014 by Gertrude Robinson. Content warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Shane Douglas Stewart, bittercape, Ashley Tuggle, Mystic Sybil, Pearl Crandall, Christopher Nelson, Alicia Hall, Jens...

May 02, 201926 minSeason 4Ep. 137

MAG 136 - The Puppeteer

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 to this week's Patrons: M. Waters, A Dog With Human Hands, Calvin Zeek, . Andrew Lehmann, Scott LaTour, Merlene Martigue, Fizzer, Teresa Walstrum, Daria Kozbenko. Edited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall. Performances: "The Archivist" ...

Apr 25, 201926 minSeason 4Ep. 136

MAG 135 - Dark Matter

Case #0141407 Statement of Manuela Dominguez, regarding her unconventional religious beliefs and their intersection with her project aboard the space station Daedalus . Original statement given July 14th 2014. Content warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alex Oliver, Devin Vinson, Chase T Hopper, Natalie Mink, Kevin Bradley, Inken Wolff, WW, Bean, Cassidy and Dr. Zombie If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited th...

Apr 18, 201923 minSeason 4Ep. 15

MAG 134 - Time of Revelation

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 Luke, Amy Meechan, Maija Mednieks, Nico Aspen, Caleb Eigsti, Boxer Santaros, Stephanie Cooper, Grey, Sarah and Sachi If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall. Written by Jonathan ...

Apr 11, 201923 minSeason 4Ep. 14

MAG 133 - Dead Horse

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 Patrons: James Wilson Smith, Jordan and Virginia Nickens, Preema Rahman, Jordan L. Hawk, Kat Cunico, Chad Belt, Charlie, Alona Mitsnefes, Aryssa, Alexey Gladilovich If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winst...

Apr 04, 201924 minSeason 4Ep. 13

MAG 132 - Entombed

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 week's Patrons: Ben Kazimir Tidswell, Finn Garza, Robert Cattell, David Litvak, Jessica Miller, ama luci, Laura Malloy, Hedwig, Kelsey Stevens, Meg Daunting If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & A...

Mar 28, 201924 minSeason 4Ep. 12

MAG 131 - Flesh

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: Zachary Pinz, Adina Adriana Ceara, Griesly, Ash Sullivan, Jenna Nolt, Erika Kvistad, Bradie Forsberg, Lorna M, Rose Marie Wong. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall. Writt...

Mar 21, 201925 minSeason 4Ep. 11

MAG 130 - Meat

Case #0081912 Statement of Lucia Wright., regarding just a... A hole. A hole filled with... With meat.. Original statement given December 19th, 2008. Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mariah Magee, Aviv, Kaitlin Porter, CheshireSavant, Kevin Cantu, Michael Giese, Emily Hannigan, Anne Eilertsen, Greg McMullen, Björn Jäger If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by James Austin, Brock Winste...

Mar 14, 201926 minSeason 4Ep. 10

MAG 129 - Submerged

Case #0130409 Statement of Kulbir Shakya, regarding a flood that occurred around his flat in Hackney. Original statement given September 4th, 2013. Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: stickyshoelaces, RJ, Sarah randlett, Iryka Smeke, Mupod, Richard Dixon, Sarah Hickey, Jess Em, Joseph Fink and Jane dataghosts. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by James Austin, Brock Winstead & Alexan...

Mar 07, 201929 minSeason 4Ep. 9

MAG 128 - Heavy Goods

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 of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ever Anon, Nicole Fry, Meagan Waltz, Mike Nutter, Sean Frohling. If you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquill Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall. Performances: "...

Feb 28, 201924 minSeason 4Ep. 8