The Magnus Archives

The Magnus Archives

“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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

April 24, 2025 18 mins

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ERROR (Unknown Source)


Incident Elements:

·    PTSD

·    Helplessness

·    Grief and Loss

·    Abandonment

·    Claustrophobia

·    Dysmorphia

·    Body Modification


Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/

You can find a complete l...

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carousel (toy) -/- disappearance (parent)


Incident Elements:

·  Child Neglect

·  Sinister Toys


Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/


You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/


Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall  

Directed ...

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This month we are featuring a feed-drop of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: We're Alive: Descendants  


We're Alive: Descendants, is a zombie filled horror podcast, created by the award-winning Kc Wayland and Wayland Productions. We're Alive Descendants follows a group of survivors navigating the world eighteen years after a zombie apocalypse changed the world, forever. The sequel to the original podcast...

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April 10, 2025 27 mins

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ERROR (Unknown Source)


Incident Elements:

·     Bullying

·     Domestic Abuse

·     Child Neglect

·     Fatphobia/Eating Disorders

·     Dysmorphia


Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/


This episode is dedicated to Riley and Alexys. You c...

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Entrapment (virtual) -/- Isolation (expirimentation)


Incident Elements:

·     Panic Attack/PTSD

·     Being Trapped

·     Isolation

·     Time Loss

·     Starvation

·     Manipulation

·     Amputation


Transcripts available at https:/...

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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 this series about grief and acceptance.


After Dr Frankenstein is killed by an errant bolt of lightning, his estranged creature, Frank, must travel to his former home for the funeral.


Frank, not wanting to face the bitter rea...

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mascot (incarceration) -/- retaliation (imposter)


Incident Elements:

·        Mascots (Bonzo)

·        Murder

·        Graphic Violence

·        Scopophobia

·        Stalking

·        Mentions of: Sui...

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March 20, 2025 21 mins

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ERROR (Unknown Source)


Incident Elements:

  • Death
  • Graphic Violence
  • Murder
  • Imprisonment
  • Psychological Torture
  • Suicide


Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/


This episode is dedicated to Gray Anderson. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/


Created by Jonathan Sims and ...

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March 13, 2025 23 mins

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Transformation (pier) -/- Fear (void)


Incident Elements:

  • Nyctophobia
  • Thalassophobia
  • Abandonment
  • Unreality


Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/

This episode is dedicated to Addison Wagner. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/

Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J ...

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Building (angry) -/- N/A


Incident Elements:

  • Unreality
  • Non-consensual mental health detainment/misdiagnosis
  • Disappearance
  • Psychosis/Possession
  • Mentions of: depression, hallucinations, mental instability, PTSD


Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/


This episode is dedicated to Dan Carlson. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https:/...

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This 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 Radio, Remnants and Clockwork Bird.

Follow Alfie, a nurse working overtime when a patient arrives with her throat torn out. This is just the beginning of a terrifying night as Alfie finds himself caught in a battle between th...

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February 27, 2025 34 mins

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Integration (organic) -/- Computer (Hardware)


Incident Elements:

  • Screaming
  • Harsh Language
  • Scopophobia
  • Graphic Violence
  • Mentions of: dismemberment, malnourishment

Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/

You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/


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This month we are featuring a feed drop for an incredible podcast on the RQ Network: Wake of Corrosion.

Wake of Corrosion is a UK-based Eldritch Horror-inspired audio drama set in a nightmare ridden, apocalyptic world.

An unknown horror grips the country, forcing most of the remaining population into shelter. Tune into the broadcasts from Bunker A:12 and join Professor Ryan as he endeavours to find answers in the wreckage.


His onl...

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February 13, 2025 2 mins

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 Sims and Alexander J Newall  

Directed by Alexander J Newall

Written by Jonathan Sims

Script Edited with additional material by Alexander J Newall


Executive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jona...

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January 30, 2025 49 mins

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 Archives

Produced by April Sumner


Edited by Nico Vettese

Mastering by Catherine Rinella


Join our community:

WEBSITE: rustyquill.com

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquill

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EMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com 

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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 Hindle

Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a public poll for listeners to vote for their favourite. The overall winner will get the opportunity to write a case that will be featured in The Magnus Protocol, so be sure to listen to every story and keep an eye out for...

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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 listeners to vote for their favourite. The overall winner will get the opportunity to write a case that will be featured in The Magnus Protocol, so be sure to listen to every story and keep an eye out for the voting form in a few weeks’ ...

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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!


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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 “Beach”.


Once all six short horror stories have been released, there will be a public poll for listeners to vote for their favourite. The overall winner will get the opportunity to write a case that will be featured in The Magnus Pr...

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December 5, 2024 17 mins

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 public poll for listeners to vote for their favourite. The overall winner will get the opportunity to write a case that will be featured in The Magnus Protocol, so be sure to listen to every story and keep an eye out for the voting f...

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