The Magnus Archives

The Magnus Archives

Rusty Quill

Episodes 389
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (10,404)
Since Mar 2016
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

“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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Rusty Fears 7 - Roses by Abi Kinsella

May 28, 2026 20m

This week’s short horror story, Roses, inspired by the prompt "Theatre", is written by Abi Kinsella and read by Anusia BattersbyContent Notes:- ghosts- deathDirected and Produced by April…

S8 RQ Network Feed Drop – Gals & Goblins – Ep.1 All aboard the Owl Cat Bus

May 21, 2026 49m

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Rusty Fears 7 - The Tooth Fairy's Tale by Ben Folk

May 14, 2026 17m

This week’s short horror story, The Tooth Fairy's Tale, inspired by the prompt "Forensics", is written by Ben Folk and read by Billie HindleContent Notes:Graphic Description of: immolation/fire,…

S8 RQ Network Feed Drop – Cold Tapes– 001 Operation Antelope

May 07, 2026 11m

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Rusty Fears 7 - Well Fed by Luka Suk

Apr 30, 2026 10m

This week’s short horror story, Well Fed, inspired by the prompt "Waste", is written by Luka Suk and read by Imogen HarrisContent Notes:- Description of food/eatingDirected and Produced by April…

S8 RQ Network Feed Drop - The Program audio series: All unsaved progress will be lost

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Rusty Fears 7 - Clunk by Nairis Santini

Apr 16, 2026 19m

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Ten years of Magnus, a Magnusverse novel and the return of The Magnus Protocol

Apr 14, 2026 3m Bonus

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RQ Network Feed Drop – Planet Arcana: Episode 1–Welcome to Riskotheque

Apr 13, 2026 1h 33m

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RQ Network Feed Drop – Not Quite Dead S1: I: The Girl on the Gurney

Apr 08, 2026 22m

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RQ Original Feed Drop - Neon Inkwell: Welcome to Fosters #1 - Pets

Mar 27, 2026 33m

We 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…

RQ Network Feed Drop – Hi Nay: Ep 1 – Bulok

Mar 16, 2026 36m

We 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…

RQ Network Feed Drop - Push the Roll with Ross Bryant: The Butterfly Factory Part 1 with Brennan Lee Mulligan

Feb 11, 2026 56m

This 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…

RQ Network Feed Drop – Malevolent Part 1 “The Dark World”

Jan 14, 2026 49m

This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many amazing podcasts on the RQ Network: Malevolent. Malevolent is a thrilling, Eldrich Horror, Mystery, audio drama brilliantly combined with…

The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 4

Jan 01, 2026 27m

Margot, 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,…

The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 3

Dec 25, 2025 19m

Margot, 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,…

The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 2

Dec 18, 2025 26m

Horror 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…

RQ Network Feed Drop – “Burned by a Paper Sun” – Ep. 1

Dec 17, 2025 25m

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The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 1

Dec 11, 2025 27m

Join 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…

RQ Network Feed Drop – Remnants Ep. 1-

Dec 10, 2025 29m

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