The Magnus Archives

Case ########-18An 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 abuse, head trauma- SFX: persistent droning, high pitched tones, repetitive mechanical noises, sudden cracking sound, meat processing, insectsThanks to this week's Patrons: Rudy Urroz, Stacy Falcon, Ariana, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne, Ken Yuen, Bruna R. Scheuer, Ben Nothing, Sandro Ortega, Quinn, cecil with a cool sword, Elf Sternberg, Aster, Sam Zisk, Jay, Ally, Hearth of the Fae, Andrew Thomas, The Octopus Gallery, nell wood-prince what if you were defenseless, Penny Veline, Spark, Adam, Clara, Ksenia Martynova, Bloodsbane, Sarah Elert, A

Case ########-17An 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 / unreality- Paranoia- Explicit language- Threats- Body horror- Avoidance of facts- Mentions of: death, police brutality, gore- SFX: screaming, high pitched tones, discordant music, medication, violenceTranscript (PDF): https://cutt.ly/pfvyo81Transcript (DOC): https://cutt.ly/7fvycTTThanks to this week's Patrons: Alyssa Rozendaal, heroei, Alexandra DeCarlo, Ruu Weist, Halogen, Jill Flansburg, Peter Lukas' life insurance policy, Taka, Inna Nytochka, Meg Allen, Kamilla Kavmark, Vortex Eclipse, winnfour, Sandra Roorda, Emily, Hila SketchCat Sha

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 languageFeaturing 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 NewallCheck out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillDISCORD: https://discord.gg/KckTv8yEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill

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 DaviesEdited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J NewallCheck out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: twitter.com/therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillDISCORD: https://discord.gg/KckTv8yEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Co

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 WarningTooth-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 hear...Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J NewallWritten by Jack BeckwithProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesPerformances:- Alexander J Newall as Martin Blackwood- Mike LeBeau as Tim Stoker- Jonathan Sims as The ArchivistCheck out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps u

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/rustyquillContent Warnings:PlaguesBody HorrorEdited by Alexander J Newall & Brock WinsteadWritten by Sasha SiennaPerformances"Georgie Barker" - Sasha SiennaSoundeffects this week by Anthousai, deleted-user-7146007, dsp9000, franeknflute, freesound, glazkov, iamgiorgio, jackhilton, jameshall412, plamdi1, sirbedlam, thanvannispen & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.c

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 GodigamuweEdited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillDISCORD: https://dis

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 NewallProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesEdited by Maddy Searle, Nico Vittese and Alexander J NewallPerformances:- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims - "Rosie" - Hannah Brankin- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall  - "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeauCheck out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Join our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: twitter.com/therustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/Rus

Case ########-16An examination of pack tacticsAudio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:Explicit languageMisogynistic languageHostage situation Victimisation / ScapegoatingEvisceration Blades Character deathSFX for gunshot, evisceration, panicked breathingThanks 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 Martucci, Chris Kobzina, plum177, Victoria Marmolejo, Gloaming Wang, Bri Neumann, Nicholas Indrisano, Natassia Pastore, Coline R, em fedorchuk, Pasha, Dave J Bowman, Ari P, Michelle Elbert, Emma Adler, Jo, Mari, Liam Comeau, Illicit Tangent, twistedsardonic, Jennifer Thurgate, Fe Nguyen, Micah Goldstein, Charlie Eyre, Gabriel Hawke, Chiara Lorraine, Alex Daigle, Melissa Sage Dumont, L Sparrow, Alexis Costello, roguekind, loserlord, Paul Rueger, WolfintheWoods, Terese Nelson, Hannah Driggs, Piquk, Alice Sigurðardóttir, Atlas, Alyssa R

Case ########-15An inventory of what comes after. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:Body horror (inc animals)Description of human remainsSelf-mutilation Futility / InconsequenceEnvironmental disaster / Eco-horrorPollutionWater insecurityExistential & Theological dreadUnpleasant SFX - insects, squelching, sirens Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alaina Royse, Shane Kelly, Grackles, anonymous sky, Lainy J, JZimD, OatmealAddiction, Deidre Pitts, Andreas Evans, Disaster, Lovro, Saadia, Megan Linger, Billie, Rowen De Lacy, Gil, Zetallis, Woodspurge, Redd, Erin Sellars, James Curry, TJ Hoffer, KP Wilson, Zoe Schroeder, charliewarl, Shannon McHugh, Taylor Ashmore, lu, Mitch Pavao, sageybug, Josephine Hoare, Azaria Serpens, Bonnie Phillips, DwarvenBeardSpores, Bex quollish, Jax Wells, Twisted Sight, Elizabeth LeGant, Agnieszka Szołucha, Benn Ends, Libby Broome, Elyse Walker, Faith Gillispie, Kathleen Parham, PansyThoughts, e.herself, Tartha Jedril If you'd like to joi

Case ########-14An examination of scaleRecorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:- Insignificance / Diminuition - Arguments- Body horror - Falling- Dissociative amnesia - SFX of deep impacts, destruction and 'pressure wave' distortionsThanks 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 Tickerhoof, Kathryn Nye, Jackie Tolomeo, Mary S., Laura, Miranda B., Kiera Gittins, tjesje, Jeffrey De Koning, Luis Narro, Ian A., Cristina Stubbe, Hayley Phoenix, kototyph, Katie Glasson, Arcturus, Jennie Styan, Abigail Eileen, Kris L, Danny Colgan, Jude, Jennifer Dyas, Cadence Yungwirth, Megan Batchelor, Moomin Family, Samantha Leigh, Anita Mathisen, Stephanie Shinkle, Alienea, Hannah Sanner, Joan the Deer, C. E. McGill, Tamara Steeves, Nadia Bracegirdle, stitch, Esme Weil If you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/r

Case ########-13Considerations of youthRecorded 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 negligenceThanks 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, Philip Kelley, Darcy M, Maria Blowers, Kellen, Cats 2019 Was A Pretty Good Movie, Allegra Rosenberg, Rachel Berger, Eleanor Mae Langston, Wren Valadin, Sarah Poiani, Ashley Crutchfield, Space Arbys, Annie Nate Schindler, Lana Elise, Emily Rose, Rebecca B, Piper, trinity, Evan Lukas, elwids, June W, Kayleigh T, sarenraesbesthope, Erin Yost, corbett, Erebus Odora, Senna_Redtail, Φ, Lorelei Millund, mathias elliot, Natazha Thomsen, Dr. Teatime, Mariana Bittermann, Sara Norris, Rachel GouldIf you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.

Case ########-12The 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- Maladaptive coping mechanisms & relapse Thanks to this week's Patrons: Elizaveta, roswyrm, mirsa, eet, Amy Prehm, Christian Otholm, Toni, Ellis Beale, Jaderz, A.Ninja, a New name, Sharon Grafton, Eloise Sherrid, Leslie Safran, Mars, Stewart Smith, CirrusGrey, Emma Sandgren, Nicole Stevenson, Meg Taylor, Carine Lee, Liz, Fushi, Iain Bradley, Fire in Dark Woods, Dave (the good china, now pls), Cher Carlisle, Rashika Rao, Mithy Carlan, Ruth Anderson, Michelle M, Roo Jones, kailajay, Clara Edmonds, Marimo, DapperCyborg, DT, Samantha

Case ########-11Considerations 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 this week's Patrons: M.A.B., Bri Raymond, Olivia Peachley, GameStressor, Lucy Hall, Brittany Guy, H.D, Elfy Ibenbob, Maryam Trabelsi, LainieBarbarian, Steven Chlebek, Robert Espy, Full Featuritis, Silphius, gaminette, Nic Duhamel, Thor, Chris Halliday, ArcticMetal, Bob Hundertmark, FXKTN, sarahmeh, Alexis Arendt, Mickey, Greg Meyer, tracey van haaften, Beccameriel, Victoriano Vello, Imogen, BooksAndCats, Churlington Beesecoat, John Albert, Victorious Prime, ELooking, Overflight, Matthew Taylor, Bremen J. Savage, Lydia Kats, Cher Silve

Case ########-10The 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, Elizabeth Boyer, cordsycords, Ace of Artemis, Amanda Dalton, Becky S Chapin, Lorec, Jessica Snyder, YungBrood, Sandra Vucenovic, Kimberly, John Biegel, Nemo Nemiroff, Paula Salkeld, Sophia Anderson, Rheine, William Wold, Milana Tatarenko, Haley Morris, elliot, Katie Barrowman, Bob Charlton, RinM, TeaReesa, Madison Mason, Charly Nygaard, Jurgen Leitner, crxcrvs, Andy Juell, Henry Tschudy, Eboni Daniels, Ms Natalie Catchpole, A_Wild_Sonne, Malediction, Alex, Dante Rowe, Katia, Eric Patterson and Lynn Coy, Harmony Mills, Ronnie Stewart If

Case ########-9Considerations 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 deathThanks to this week's Patrons: Gabi Marler, Sammy Winchester, Cinna_The_Poet, Laurence, Mara K, Mary Stanfield, Elliot Burnette, Eva LaDow, Gadzooks, David Paul, kinoartistov, Witch, Levin Garbisch, Joe Rich, scaredy cat, Stark, cattywampus, Empatik, Platonicallyinlovewithtrees, Daria Hoey, Graham Patrick Gallagher, Megan Beattie, Michaela Kinnear, Jaime!, Brooklyn Haight, Mikaela B, Ivy Wong, Saudith Sanchez, Sibo Wang, Francesca, Marianna Terzakis, Meghan Shearer, Poison Quills, Ex_Astra, Maggie Bostic, Rey, Robin, Ariel Allen, Rebecca Seaby, Meriam and Brenton, If you would l

Case ########-8A Post-Mortem report for reality.Recorded by the Archivist, in Situ.Content warnings:- Death & mortality- Hypochondria- Potential medical neglect- Cancer- Convulsions- Stabbing- FallingThanks 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 Wilson, treafrog, Shannon Clarke, Caitlyn Borgmann, Ripley King, Patreonoid Android, Emma Leiser, Sally Milson, HM, Kittylace Cosplay, Jacqueline Shekell, Kim Void., Choptail, Jessica Reddy, Eleanor Cory, Elle Olson, Lilmouse, Lewis frampton, Joe Allington, Kaitlyn Cassity, Kristen Walker, Sarah Millman, Saediga, Holly Robinson, kingcaelIf you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Ale

Case ########-7.An examination of Gertrude Robinson.Audio recording by the Archivist.Content warnings:- Manipulation- Reported violence- Immolation / Death by fireThanks 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, Gabrielle Brereton, Aiden Grahame, Marcus Bolton, Elentori, JebKenobi, Feliks, Jamie Levine, Omer Fidler, Ria, artie, Davis Doherty, Annie Spencer, Manon, Jai Aldiar, Stephanie Leacock, Lydia Campbell, Erinn, Mars J If you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Nico Vettese, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann Davies.Performances:-  "The Archivist" - Jonathan

Case ########-6.Lamentation of those left below. Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Darria Leigh Dennison, Grace Anne, Alex Surname, Teaghan McCreary, Kairon Coates, Shuu, T. A., Fitzlet, Chrys Sterling, Evan Cody, Mandy Huynh, smallmediumproblems, Big Carl, Babet Halberstadt, Azaana, Nick Oliverio, Annemarie Windhorst, Say, Claire Martin, Brooke Griffith, Angela DeFrancis, Rebecca, Emrys, stef, Emory L, leah addison, Brianna Craveiro, Rym SAOUD, Taran Winnie, James Cunningham, Kaiya Lewis-Marlow, Bex, James Furber, Sami Yuhas, Creatrixanimi, Hannah Francis, Anna Sparlin, Vasya, Hilliard, Ashley Andersen If you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Nico Vettese, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann Davies.Content warnings:- Screams - Claustrophobia - Reported violence- Dehumanisation -

Case ########-5.Ruminations on identity and the lack thereof.Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Anna Stachia, SimonFeliks, Monica Quirk, doopliss, Tori, SelfAware, Mollie, AirmidCelt, Dian Syafeeqah, Ivy Piper, lilikoi, Maja Flink, Mei Parsons, Eddie Currant, Eli Lassiaille, Diana Read, Kieran, Harry Thompson, Erin Biddle, Becky N., Malraza, Jasper 'is The End looking for any sexy new avatars' Graham, Ley, Gene, Sharon V., DisasterNick, Amanda Nengel, Kiore Hernandez, Shannon O'Leary, Anika DuMont Arvanitis, Reagan Mellan, Jacob, Keelin Lawlor, Felix Nicoll, Jasmine Bloom, Brendan Abolivier, Lysimache, AaronBurrSir, Mandy, Zach Davis If you would like to join them, be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Annie Fitch, Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Written by Jonathan Sims and directed by Alexander J Newall.Produced by Lowri Ann Davies.Content warnings:- Loud / Discordant SFX- Mass Pain- Character Death- Body hor