Description
“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
- 2026 / 4 / 16Rusty Fears 7 - Clunk by Nairis SantiniThis week’s short horror story, Clunk, inspired by the prompt "Deep Space", is written by Nairis Santini and read by Shahan HamzaThe author would like to dedicate it to Serafino, "who read my stories when I...
- 2026 / 4 / 14Ten years of Magnus, a Magnusverse novel and the return of The Magnus ProtocolThank you for your support over the last ten years of Magnus! The Magnus Protocol returns 16th July, with Kickstarter backers and paid members at the Knights and Nobles tiers getting 48-hour ad-free early...
- 2026 / 4 / 13RQ Network Feed Drop – Planet Arcana: Episode 1–Welcome to RiskothequeWe are featuring a feed drop from a brilliant show on the RQ Network: Planet Arcana. Created by the talented J Strautman and B Marsollier. Planet Arcana is a science fantasy audio fiction, presented by...
- 2026 / 4 / 8RQ Network Feed Drop – Not Quite Dead S1: I: The Girl on the GurneyThis month we are featuring a feed drop for an incredible podcast on the RQ Network: Not Quite Dead.Not Quite Dead is a UK-based Gory, Horror, Romance, podcast from the award-winning team behind Spirit Box...
- 2026 / 4 / 1The Magnus Protocol Season 2, Part 3 PreviewSeason 2 returns July 2026.Content Notes: - High Frequency SFXCreated by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Executive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani...
- 2026 / 3 / 27RQ Original Feed Drop - Neon Inkwell: Welcome to Fosters #1 - PetsWe are featuring the first episode of a new series from Rusty Quill: Welcome to Fosters.Detectives investigate a dire disturbance in both magic and the dead on the streets of Sydney, Australia in this...
- 2026 / 3 / 16RQ Network Feed Drop – Hi Nay: Ep 1 – BulokWe are featuring a feed drop from a brilliant show on the RQ Network: Hi Nay. "Hi Nay” is an atmospheric, analog-style horror audio drama, featuring Folk Horror, mythology and chilling supernatural terrors in...
- 2026 / 2 / 11RQ Network Feed Drop - Push the Roll with Ross Bryant: The Butterfly Factory Part 1 with Brennan Lee MulliganThis month we are featuring a recent episode of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: Push the Roll with Ross Bryant. Push the Roll with Ross Bryant is a weekly improvised comedy horror actual...
- 2026 / 1 / 1The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 4Margot, Elodie, Barry and Alphonse finally get to meet THE Arthur G Neville in the flesh.Content Warnings:· misophonia· murder· body horror· mentions of: blood, vomit, decomposition, impersonationTranscripts...
- 2025 / 12 / 25The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 3Margot, Elodie, Barry and Alphonse visit Moldy Pencil Productions in Liverpool, where everything is normal and there are no problems.Content Warnings:· misophonia· missing person· mentions of: blood,...
- 2025 / 12 / 18The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 2Horror 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·...
- 2025 / 12 / 17RQ Network Feed Drop – “Burned by a Paper Sun” – Ep. 1Today 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...
- 2025 / 12 / 11The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 1Join 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...
- 2025 / 12 / 10RQ Network Feed Drop – Remnants Ep. 1-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...
- 2025 / 11 / 21Feed Drop – The Antiquarium Of Sinister Happenings– Lot 001 : I Was The HitchhikerToday, we are sharing an episode from a show called The Antiquarium Of Sinister Happenings Step into a mysterious shop, where every relic has a sordid tale to tell! The Antiquarium Of Sinister Happenings is...
- 2025 / 11 / 10RQ Network Feed Drop – [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)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...
- 2025 / 11 / 6Sheeple Chase 6 - [Unreleased] Magnus Opus[information not found]Content Warnings:· immolation· death· mobs/group murder· human experimentationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our...
- 2025 / 10 / 30Sheeple Chase 5 - Coke-ConspiratorsIt's a cola conundrum!This week Georgie and Celia breakdown Big Bottling Business.Content Warnings:· Mentions of: drugsTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This...
- 2025 / 10 / 23Sheeple Chase 4 - Strife on MarsThe evidence speaks for itself.This week Georgie and Celia discuss the possibility we aren't alone.Content Warnings:· Mentions of: death, disappearanceTranscripts available at...
- 2025 / 10 / 21RQ Network Feed Drop – Hollow Disciple - S1: E1 - ExtractionToday 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...
- 2025 / 10 / 16Sheeple Chase 3 - Da, MinisterIt'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 espionageTranscripts...
- 2025 / 10 / 9Sheeple Chase 2 - Spray it Ain't SoWhen plane spotting turns sinister...This week Georgie and Celia investigate the possibility that the government is already experimenting on you.Content Warnings:· nonconsensual medical...
- 2025 / 10 / 6RQ Network Feed Drop - The Grotto: 1: Buried AliveThis 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...
- 2025 / 10 / 2Sheeple Chase 1 - Dead SingerHave 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...
- 2025 / 9 / 22RQ Network Feed Drop - The Program audio series: Overclocking Part 1This 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...
- 2025 / 9 / 18Hiatus Announcement - Season 2, Act 2Hello 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...
- 2025 / 9 / 4The Magnus Protocol 50 - Deep TroubleCATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:· Graphic Violence· Death· Spatial/visual...
- 2025 / 8 / 28The Magnus Protocol 49 - PipelinesCAT2RBC3455-10072011-17062024architecture (hubris) -/- plumbing (historical)Incident Elements:· ClaustrophobiaTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can...
- 2025 / 8 / 25RQ Network Feed Drop – The Penumbra Podcast “Thirst”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 From You,...
- 2025 / 8 / 21The Magnus Protocol 48 - Temporary PositionsCATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:· Loss of control· Temporal distortian· Mentions of: Graphic violence,...
- 2025 / 8 / 14The Magnus Protocol 47 - Repetitive StrainCAT1RC4873-06052024-14062024distortion (cyclic) -/- retributionIncident Elements:· harsh language· gaslighting· domestic abuse· time loss· threats of...
- 2025 / 8 / 7The Magnus Protocol 46 - SlippingCAT1RBC5257-13012024-13062024reanimation (variable) -/- purposeIncident Elements:· existential crisis· graphic...
- 2025 / 7 / 31The Magnus Protocol 45 - TransferalCATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements: · Night terrors · body horror · claustrophobia...
- 2025 / 7 / 30RQ Network Feed Drop – Last Dance “S1E1 -Lesser Gods”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. Last...
- 2025 / 7 / 24The Magnus Protocol 44 - Back to BasicCAT3RAC2175-26031987-12062024prescience (computing) -/- equilibriumIncident Elements:· psychological...
- 2025 / 7 / 23RQ Network Feed Drop – Myth & MoonThis 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 featuring Two...
- 2025 / 7 / 17The Magnus Protocol 43 - Sink or SwimCAT1RB4153-27022010-11062024idolatry (music) -/- compulsion (drowning)Incident Elements:· drowning· mind controlTranscripts available at...
- 2025 / 7 / 11RQ Network Feed Drop – The Penumbra Podcast “Juno Steel”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 season of...
- 2025 / 7 / 10The Magnus Protocol 42 - Hostile WorkplaceCATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:· scopophobia · body horror (eyes)· graphic violence...
- 2025 / 7 / 3The Magnus Protocol 41 - Internal InvestigationCAT1RB5535-17061995-10062024transmutation (organs) -/- experimentation (metal)Incident Elements:· graphic descriptions of post-mortem examinationTranscripts available at...
- 2025 / 6 / 24Announcement: Ten Years of Rusty Quill LivestreamHello there! My name is Shahan Hamza – you may know me from The Magnus Protocol!The Magnus Protocol is still currently on hiatus, but we have plenty of exciting things to keep you entertained as we wait for...
- 2025 / 6 / 20RQ Network Feed Drop – Ain't Slayed NobodyThis 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 episode...
- 2025 / 5 / 15RQ Network Feed Drop – The Cellar LettersThis month we are featuring a feed drop from The Cellar Letters one of the brilliant shows on the RQ Network.After a series of traumatic events, Nate and his dog, Bella, move across the country to the East...
- 2025 / 5 / 8The Magnus Protocol - Hiatus AnnouncementHello 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 release...
- 2025 / 5 / 1The Magnus Protocol 40 - Public ImageCAT3RCA2167-23111762-10062024puppet (reanimation) -/- fear (children)Incident Elements:· Puppets· Creepy Children· Childhood...
- 2025 / 4 / 24The Magnus Protocol 39 - DependentsCATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:· PTSD· Helplessness· Grief and...
- 2025 / 4 / 17The Magnus Protocol 38 - Circling BackCAT13RABC2153-13031992-06062024carousel (toy) -/- disappearance (parent)Incident Elements:· Child Neglect· Sinister ToysTranscripts available at...
- 2025 / 4 / 10The Magnus Protocol 37 - ScrutinyCATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements:· Bullying· Domestic Abuse· Child...
- 2025 / 4 / 3The Magnus Protocol 36 - Outside the BoxCAT3RB2153-04082024-28052024Entrapment (virtual) -/- Isolation (expirimentation)Incident Elements:· Panic Attack/PTSD· Being...
- 2025 / 3 / 28RQ Original Feed Drop – Neon Inkwell: Broken Hearted MonstersThis 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 this...