Case ########-29 Considerations of governmental oversight. Recorded by The Archivist in Situ. Content warnings: Arguments Scopophobia Mass suffering Poverty & Food insufficiency Guilt Political expediency Mentions of: Blood, self-inflicted wounds, physical violence, cults. coughing, yelling Thanks to this week's Patrons: NicoleK, Micheala Poppell, Rebecca Rutherford, Mira Morning, freesnakepoems, Lind Berget, Erica Eagles, Max, Lucy Jansen, Ray Morello, Amanda F., the ...
Nov 26, 2020•23 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-28 Observations of surveillance Recorded by The Archivist in Situ. Content warnings: Scopophobia Loss of privacy Judgement & Shaming Schadenfreude Bystander apathy Therapeutic malpractice Body horror (inc SFX) Eye trauma Mentions of: Discussion of grief/loss, gaslighting, loss of identity, insomnia, asthma attacks Episode Transcript MAG 188 (PDF): https://cutt.ly/PhwoAZY MAG 188 (DOC): https://cutt.ly/UhwoMm0 Thanks to this week's Patrons: Katie McLean, incorrigible_workso...
Nov 19, 2020•26 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-27 An exploration of hospitality. Recorded by The Archivist in Situ. Content warnings: Sudden, loud SFX Emotional manipulation Bullying / Taunting Gaslighting Disorientation (Spatial & temporal) Pleading Arguing Second person POV Perceived child neglect (inc SFX) Character death Thanks to this week's Patrons: Emmie Knobloch, ludmila schmidt, Matt1344, C-J Saunders, Myshe, Katie Stonestreet, Zoe Payne, Rebecca Field, Taga, Tamsin Myers, Conrad Schaffer Vignati, Jelka Dirkse...
Nov 12, 2020•25 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-26 A dialogue on solitude. Recorded by Martin, in Situ. Content warnings: Depression & Sadness Isolation Emotional manipulation Guilt & self-blame Mentions: mild body horror, emotional abuse, parental death, dysfunctional/toxic relationships (inc family), grief, ableism, discussion of suffering, death, murder & potential suicide. Episode transcript: MAG186 (PDF) - https://cutt.ly/RgF4KjS MAG186 (DOC) - https://cutt.ly/zgF46B0 Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ron Dempsey, ...
Nov 05, 2020•27 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast 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 or racial violence nor includes character death, it does explore general themes of wrongful imprisonment & abuses of power. Transcripts can be found here PDF: https://cutt.ly/DgYjMGZ DOC: https://cutt.ly/ngYkepC Prison (inc SFX) Dehumanisation Wrongful imprisonment ...
Nov 05, 2020•23 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast 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 killing of Walter Wallace Jr., we have decided to delay public release of the Magnus Archives episode that was scheduled for today. This is because - whilst it is not directly about race, racial violence, or death - it does deal with the police, wrongful imprisonment, and abuses of power which may hit particularly close to home this week. The audi...
Oct 29, 2020•39 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-24 An examination of hive mentality. Recorded by the Archivist in situ. Content warnings: Insects & infestation (inc SFX) Claustrophobia Anxiety / Panic / Pleading Pain (inc SFX) Trypophobia Non-consensual supernatural actions Mentions: Blood, body horror, crushing, loss, futility/inconsequence Thanks to this week's Patrons: Dakota Hardy, Julie Forsberg, Haven, Michael Pankowski, glyphsinateacup, Grace Moraca, Felicity, Alex Quitevis, Crystal Hoover, Dylan Robinson, Andrew Jone...
Oct 22, 2020•24 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-23 Considerations of knowledge. Recorded by the Archivist in situ. Content warnings: Altered reality / Spatial disorientation Futility / Inconsequence Self-injury Body horror & wounding Physical violence / Graphic injury (inc SFX) Mentions of: blood, falling, murder, isolation Thanks to this week's Patrons: Nicole Perlman, Devon, Cayleigh Latimer, Little King Trash Mouth, Joseph P Legander III, Qwenivere, Zsófia M, IRQ, Anna Godfrey, Tony Jasper, Obscura Noxia, Blair Riddle, A...
Oct 15, 2020•24 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-22 Notes on healing. Recorded by the Archivist in Situ. Content warnings: Hospitals Surgery (inc SFX) Extreme medical malpractice Involuntary commitment & treatment Body horror Torture Character death Suicide (inc assisted) / Suicidal ideation Mentions of: Mental deterioration, chronic pain, needles, stillbirth imagery, strokes, rot SFX: screaming, high-pitched sounds, blades, drilling Thanks to this week's Patrons: theflyingpiano, Ana, Christian Nabli, thisistrashking, Catheri...
Oct 08, 2020•27 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-21 Preparation and recuperation. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: Dissociation Memory loss / Mental deterioration Schadenfreude / Vicarious embarrassment Mentions of: suicide, alcohol, excessive drinking Thanks to this week's Patrons: L Lunovick, Clay Cameron, Krisp Dreemurr, Robert Hubert, Zoe Dapore, Lindy McLosin' It, Moriah Day, Shay Topaz, Ida Karoliussen, Patrick Lusk, Frood, Bella Choy, Daniela, Johnathan, Lauren Smithwick, Gill, Taro, Desiree Cert...
Oct 01, 2020•29 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-20 Considerations of grief and respite. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: Second-person perspective Death & mortality Violence (inc SFX) Undead (zombies) Religious abuse Child abuse (descriptions of) Mentions of: knives, gaslighting SFX: persistent droning Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mary A., Rave, HatsuneMoocow, Moth_Lad, Salem Wicker, Neil Hart, Crunchy Writes, Jessica Longaker, Lynn Borsum, Jamie Knierim, Brooke Autrey, N, Birdie Birdson, Julia R...
Sep 24, 2020•24 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-19 Considerations of Justice. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: - Prison & Police brutality - Fire & burning (inc SFX) - Trauma - Human remains (inc blood) - Body horror - Graphic animal attack (inc SFX) - Direct & gun violence (inc SFX) - Arguments - Character death - Grief - Explicit language - Mentions of: child abuse, substance abuse, murder, kidnapping Thanks to this week's Patrons: Nick Vega, Tyler Dzuba, Pendragon, Becky Gregory, Rachel ...
Sep 17, 2020•23 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast 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 based on 'usefulness' - Futility / Inconsequence - Body horror & torture - Body image issues - Medical horror - Paralysis - Arguments - Police brutality (discussion of) - Claustrophobia - Explicit language - Mentions of: enclosed spaces, needles/sharp objects, substance a...
Sep 10, 2020•24 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - Mental illness - Gaslighting - Mental health abuse - Medical / Therapeutic malpractice - Victim blaming - Diminution / belittling language - Name invalidation - Involuntary commitment - Medication (inc involuntary medication) - Suicidal ideation (implied) - Psychosis / unr...
Sep 03, 2020•31 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast 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 absolutely. Content Warnings: Explicit language Featuring voices of: Alexander J Newall, Fay Roberts, Ian Hayles, Francesca Renée Reid, Paul Sims, Sue Sims, Lydia Nicholas, Jonathan Sims, Mike LeBeau, Frank Voss, Ben Meredith. Edited by Annie Fitch & Alexander J Newall Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collecti...
Aug 27, 2020•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded live at PodUK 2020, Alexander J Newall, Gemma Amor (No Sleep Podcast, Calling Darkness) and David Ault (No Sleep Podcast, Shadows at the Door) moderated by Alasdair Stuart (Escape Artists Inc., The Magnus Archives) talk about the world of modern audio horror. Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Edited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1 You can subscribe to this podcast using y...
Aug 20, 2020•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 winning entries, Epiphany; a joyous romp in the Archives in this imagined scene from the latter half of Season 1. Content Warning Tooth-aching fluff . We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed producing it. Alex, in particular, had a lot of fun with this. As you'll no doubt hea...
Aug 13, 2020•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill Content Warnings: Plagues Body Horror Edited by Alexander J Newall & Brock Winstead Written by Sasha Sienna Performances "Georgie Barker" - Sasha Sienna Soundeffects this week by Anthousai, deleted-user-7146007, dsp9000, franeknflute, freesound...
Aug 06, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Sims - Helen Gould - Tim Meredith - Mike LeBeau - April Sumner - Hannah Brankin - Anil Godigamuwe Edited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativ...
Jul 30, 2020•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Edited by Maddy Searle, Nico Vittese and Alexander J Newall Performances: - "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims - "Rosie" - Hannah Brankin - "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall&nb...
Jul 23, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-16 An examination of pack tactics Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: Explicit language Misogynistic language Hostage situation Victimisation / Scapegoating Evisceration Blades Character death SFX for gunshot, evisceration, panicked breathing Thanks to this week's Patrons: Shona Hunter, koechelt, Goon Squad, Em 'Trans Rights' Kavanagh, thefarunlitunknown, Yolanda George, Lady C., James Brown, Savannah Whiteford, Casper Wright, Skye Mar...
Jul 16, 2020•22 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-15 An inventory of what comes after. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: Body horror (inc animals) Description of human remains Self-mutilation Futility / Inconsequence Environmental disaster / Eco-horror Pollution Water insecurity Existential & Theological dread Unpleasant SFX - insects, squelching, sirens Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alaina Royse, Shane Kelly, Grackles, anonymous sky, Lainy J, JZimD, OatmealAddiction, Deidre Pi...
Jul 09, 2020•23 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast 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 'pressure wave' distortions Thanks to this week's Patrons: Teo Qvillberg, cussbunny, Emilia Lee, Cora Larson, Rapsodia, Hannah McNutt, I Think Spirals Should Vote, Amaya, Stacy Bright, Matt Freeman, Black Dog, Karin Hammarsten, Heather Biggs, cinnabi, Maria T...
Jul 02, 2020•25 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-13 Considerations of youth Recorded by The Archivist, in Situ. Content warnings: - Children in peril - Screams (inc SFX) - Bullying - Emotional abuse / neglect - Darkness - Isolation / Helplessness - Fear of bodily harm - Perceived parental negligence Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kenna Malone, Meg Simmons, James, MEGAN GREEN, Talbot Elfgrunge, Julia Mejbaum, Chuck Lambing, Sarah Burke, eicas, Serena Jensen, veevox, Brinnanza, Darth Nexus, Tiny Demon Dragon, Avery Breakell, P...
Jun 25, 2020•18 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-12 The Tragedy of Francis , a comic puppet show in all acts. Recorded by The Archivist, in Situ. Content warnings: - Emotional manipulation & abuse (including familial) - Body horror & wounding - Supernatural manipulation - Explicit language - Addiction (including smoking & drinking) - Substance abuse (including syringes) - Spiders (including SFX) - Implied queerphobia / transphobia - Humiliation - Schadenfreude and forced laughter - Maladapti...
Jun 18, 2020•24 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast 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 beauty standards - Unhealthy bodybuilding - Plastic surgery addiction - Body modification - Mortality / Existential dread - Physical disorders / Chronic illness - Paralysis - Self-harm / Suicidal ideation - Loud noises Thanks to thi...
Jun 11, 2020•25 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-10 The recollections of Martin Blackwood. Recorded in Situ. Content warnings: - Isolation - Depression - Anxiety - Depersonalisation & self-disorder - Self-hatred - Financial distress - Elderly neglect - Emotional / Caregiver abuse (mentioned) - Neurological impairment / Mental deterioration - Instances of memory loss - Funerals (mentioned) - Perceived abandonment - Persistent droning (SFX) Thanks to this week's Patrons: MacKenzie Cummings, Eliza...
Jun 04, 2020•28 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - Landlord neglect & tenant abuse - Death of a parent - Health & safety violations - Bedbugs/infestation - Domestic toxicity (mentions) - Coughing/smoke inhalation (inc SFX) - Character death Thanks to this week's Patrons: Gabi Marler, Sammy Winch...
May 28, 2020•25 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-8 A Post-Mortem report for reality. Recorded by the Archivist, in Situ. Content warnings: - Death & mortality - Hypochondria - Potential medical neglect - Cancer - Convulsions - Stabbing - Falling Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alex Alowersson, Sam Lydiatt, Jessica Conrad, Amanda Whitehouse, Smruthi Maganti, grayson, Selena Yu, K. C. Millheiser, Destiny Katherine, Meg Tumney, Sara L Maupin, Nicolas Glover, Kayleigh Prusak, alex "1000 beetles in a trench coat" bletz, Isabel...
May 21, 2020•26 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast Case ########-7. An examination of Gertrude Robinson. Audio recording by the Archivist. Content warnings: - Manipulation - Reported violence - Immolation / Death by fire Thanks to this week's Patrons: Donovan Planet, Terra Minuit, Jeminac, Draac, Lizette Hernandez, catboy, lucmond, Alexandra Koslowska, James Napier, Josefin Berntsson, Kris Haas, Coffeehatter, Henry Murdy, Ian Sabo, PutTheKettleOn, Alex Merry, Michael Dash, Lux, Taylor Anderson, Maria Paleologo, Jamie Martinelli, Kate, ...
May 14, 2020•24 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast 
