The Magnus Archives

The Magnus Archives

Rusty Quill

<p>“Make your statement, face your fear.”<em> The Magnus Archives</em> 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 <a href="https://rustyquill.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rusty Quill</a>, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continuation <em>The Magnus Protocol</em> launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing!</p><br><p>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 <em>The Magnus Archives</em> the worlds most popular horror podcast.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Recent Episodes

20 episodes

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

Thank 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 access on 14th July. Find out more about our paid member platforms at: members.rustyquill.com patreon.com/rustyquill&nbsp;Other useful links: The announcement for the Rusty Fears 7 winners: https://rustyquill.com/news/2026-01-12-announcing-the-winners-of-rusty-fears-7/ Pre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novel Knock Thrice The Magnus Archives collection: https://knockthrice.ca/collections/magnus-archives Purchase tickets to Statement Begins at Crossed Wires: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Transcript: Ten years of Magnus - April 2026 Update - Transcript.pdfFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20h ago3:05

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

We are featuring a feed drop from a brilliant show on the RQ Network: Planet Arcana. Created by the talented J Strautman and B Marsollier.&nbsp;Planet Arcana is a science fantasy audio fiction, presented by two game runners, and built through a D&amp;D 5e framework.&nbsp;The show will appeal to fans of actual play and audio drama alike.&nbsp;The world of Planet Arcana is rife with mystery, intrigue, crime and no answer is ever straightforward. What really happened at the Riskotheque casino? Who’s been stealing Android organs? And why?&nbsp;4000 years after a calamity known as the Big Oops, the world of Planet Arcana is a place of humans and androids, neon metropolises, sunken cities, phenomenal parties, paranormal oddities, and a pantheon of Major Arcana.&nbsp;An influencer, a drug dealer, and a cowboy walk into a casino, then into a vast mystery of science, magic, and Tarot-inspired gods. Three Fools on a simple quest to find a key, and open a box.&nbsp;Introduction and outro by Lowri Ann Davies. Listen to Planet Arcana on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or wherever you get your podcasts, or learn more about Planet Arcana on its official website.&nbsp;&nbsp;For ad-free and early access&nbsp;episodes&nbsp;and exclusive bonus content&nbsp;you can join their Patreon at Patreon.com/planetarcana&nbsp;&nbsp;Credits:&nbsp;&nbsp;Co-Creators &amp; DMs J Strautman and B Marsollier&nbsp;&nbsp;Performed By J Strautman, B Marsollier, Peter Marsollier, Shaun Oldfield, and Skye Wallace&nbsp;Editing, original music, and sound design by J Strautman&nbsp;Sound effects from Nikko Hunt's Cinematic Sound Pack [https://nikkohunt.gumroad.com/l/dpclP] used, under CC by 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode]. Pitch modified lower from the original&nbsp;&nbsp;Content warnings: swearing, violence, drug use.&nbsp;For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1d ago1:33:35

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

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 the living and the undead.Saved by a mysterious stranger named Casper, they find themselves inescapably bound together. Neither of them are happy about it, but the draw of each other’s blood is irresistible.Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Not Quite Dead on the Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about Not Quite Dead, check out their official website.If you want to support Not Quite Dead and it’s creators, head to www.rustyquill.com/fundraiserCredits: Written, performed and edited by Eira Major.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-1/Content Warnings:Please bear in mind that this show is a work of horror fiction and frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health. This episode contains:– mild profanity– references to sex– discussion of the process of dying– medicalised descriptions of death processes and dead people– death, including violent death– references to medical procedures– hospital settings– mentions of blood– mentions of infidelity– descriptions of bloodFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6d ago22:50

The Magnus Protocol Season 2, Part 3 Preview

Season 2 returns July 2026.Content Notes: - High Frequency SFXCreated&nbsp;by Jonathan Sims&nbsp;and Alexander J Newall&nbsp;Executive Producers&nbsp;April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton&nbsp;Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice&nbsp;Produced&nbsp;by April SumnerEdited by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected]&nbsp;The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.&nbsp;For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13d ago35:07

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

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 this spirited urban fantasy.Listen to the next episode by going to the Rusty Quill website, or by searching for “Neon Inkwell” wherever you find podcasts.&nbsp;Neon Inkwell: https://shows.acast.com/neon-inkwell&nbsp;Transcript: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt&nbsp;Directed by Chris Magilton&nbsp;Written by Imogen Cassidy&nbsp;Script Editor Chris Magilton&nbsp;Produced by April Sumner&nbsp;Executive Producers Alexander J Newall &amp; April Sumner&nbsp;Featuring&nbsp;Michael Bache as Brian Hewlitt-Smith&nbsp;Nina Nikolic as Jill Foster&nbsp;Harrison Keen as Mark Wilson&nbsp;Lowri Ann Davies as the Forest Spirit&nbsp;Tim Sefo as Oliver Long&nbsp;Brooke Scobie as Oliver's mum&nbsp;&nbsp;Lee Davis-Thalbourne as Genial Passenger&nbsp;Flloyd Kennedy as Mrs West&nbsp;Sebrina Thornton-Walker as Gloria Foster&nbsp;Matt Malachite as Graham Edgers&nbsp;&nbsp;Alice Magilton as Marie&nbsp;Isabelle Houghton as young Jill&nbsp;Hannah Aroni as Sylvia Price&nbsp;Maia Harlap as The Receptionist&nbsp;Chris Alosio as Tulele&nbsp;Cooper Mortlock as Mook and Mr Simpson&nbsp;Additional voices by Elizabeth Moffatt and Chris Magilton. Our Zombie Horde include Jenna Krasowski, Alexander Bryan, and Catherine Rinella.&nbsp;Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies&nbsp;Sound Designer – Elizabeth Moffatt&nbsp;Mastering Engineer and Music Editor– Meg McKellar&nbsp;&nbsp;Title music by Sam Jones&nbsp;Additional music by Nico Vettese&nbsp;Art by Guerrilla Communications&nbsp;Original SFX and foley for this series were produced by Elizabeth Moffatt, Frances Miller-Pezo, Daniel Hill, Chris Magilton, and Imogen Cassidy. Additional SFX for this series include sounds sourced from Soundly, Freesound, Zapsplat, AudioHero, and Pixabay. This includes SFX provided by Klankbeeld,&nbsp;Avakas, Youandbiscuitme, Pfranzen, Dynamicell, Newlocknew via freesound.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Australian production team would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this series is set, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.&nbsp;&nbsp;Neon Inkwell is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.&nbsp;Introduction and outro by Lowri Ann Davies.&nbsp;Content warnings&nbsp;&nbsp;- Altered reality- Childhood trauma- Fire- Hunt or attack by an animal- UndeadFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18d ago33:25

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

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 terrors in an urban setting.Hi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, follows Mari, a Filipina immigrant who lives in Toronto. Mari first gets roped into Toronto’s supernatural crises after saving Laura from being killed. From then on, she assists Detectives Donner and Murphy in dealing with supernatural threats using her upbringing as a babaylan (Shaman).&nbsp;&nbsp;Mari finds herself dealing with a multitude of supernatural issues in Toronto. She has a great aptitude for magic, though her abilities seem to have a price she’s not forthcoming about. She calls her Nanay (mother) often and recounts her experiences over the phone.&nbsp;This exciting audio drama is filled with Mystery, Suspense, and most importantly, Horror.Introduction and outro by Shahan Hamza. Listen to Hi Nay on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or wherever you get your podcasts, or learn more about Hi Nay on its official website. &nbsp;&nbsp;Credits: Motzie Dapul (Creator, writer, director, editor, voice actor for Mari)Reg Geli (Co-creator, editor)Yoyi Halago, Alyssa Gimenez (Editors)Abigayle Rhodes as Laura, Leon Johnson as Donner, Edward Boxler as Murphy, Adil Ramchurn as Ashvin (Main Cast)&nbsp;Content Warnings: Injury and bruising, Blood, Vomit, Animal remains, Human remainsFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29d ago36:03

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

This month we are featuring a recent episode of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: Push the Roll with Ross Bryant.&nbsp;Push the Roll with Ross Bryant is a weekly improvised comedy horror actual play podcast from the creators of the award-winning Ain’t Slayed Nobody podcast. Each episode features improvised Call of Cthulhu adventures combining cosmic horror table top RPG and dark comedy filled with amazing special guests. This is part one of The Butterfly Factory and features a guest appearance from Brennan Lee Mulligan&nbsp;&nbsp; To listen to the next exciting episode which is out now by clicking on the link in the description or search for Push the Roll with Ross Bryant wherever you get your podcasts or you can find more information on rustyquill.com or pushtheroll.com You can find the episode transcript at https://pushtheroll.com/transcripts. Push the Roll with Ross Bryant is created and produced by Cuppycup and Hosted by Ross Bryant. FeaturingRoss Bryant as Keeper of Arcane LoreBrennan Lee Mulligan as Allen ClayPaula Deming as Margot MarceauNic Rosenberg as Willowcuppycup as Velvet BloomDialogue Editing by cuppycupSound and Music Design by cuppycupProduced by cuppycup Introduction and outro by Karim KronfliYou can listen to the 2nd part of this brilliant episode by using This Link. &nbsp; Or you can listen to Push the Roll with Ross Bryant on the Rusty Quill website, on Acast, on its official website, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp;Content warnings&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sexual themes, ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;exploitation, ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;gaslighting, ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;drug and alcohol use, ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;profanity, ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;political violence referencesFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2/11/202656:04

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

This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many amazing podcasts on the RQ Network: Malevolent.&nbsp;Malevolent&nbsp;is a thrilling, Eldrich Horror, Mystery, audio drama brilliantly combined with elements of choose your own adventure and actual play via their Patreon. This first episode of Malevolent follows Arkham P.I Arthur Lester who wakes up blind, terrified and confused with no memory of who he is and what has happened, only a nameless, eerie, voice guiding him through the darkness.Malevolent is from Harlan Guthrie the same talented creator behind Deviser and Dice Shame.Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Malevolent on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about Malevolent check out its official website. Credits:Written and performed by Harlan Guthrie Content warnings: Blindness,Memory Loss,Human Remains,Threats of violence,Manipulation,Eldritch horrorMentions of, Accidental killing, dismemberment, Child DeathSFX, Guns and GunfireFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1/14/202649:27

The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 4

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, impersonationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed&nbsp;by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Listening Club and The Magnus Protocol are created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1/1/202627:49

The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 3

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, decapitation, impersonationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed&nbsp;by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Listening Club and The Magnus Protocol are created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12/25/202519:15

The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 2

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 person· mentions of: bloodTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed&nbsp;by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Listening Club and The Magnus Protocol are created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12/18/202526:39

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

Today 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 creators of The Gentleman From Hell, Maeltopia and The Sleep Wake Cycle.&nbsp;In Burned by a Paper Sun, shadows come in a thousand shapes—some drawn long beneath a dying sky, others drifting and lost beneath a wandering cloud. Yet one certainty has always remained: every shadow must have a caster. But what if that isn’t true? What if darkness could stand on its own?&nbsp;In this first episode William is a rational man, but even rational men are left broken by the Great Darkness of 1999.&nbsp;Despite his sceptical outlook, he is haunted by dreams of the most horrible and macabre variety.&nbsp;Most of all, he is terrorised by a single harrowing figure - the Elevator Man.Introduction and outro by Billie HindleYou can listen to the next episode of Burned by a Paper Sun by clicking on this link, or by searching for Burned by a Paper Sun wherever you find podcasts, or on the Rusty Quill website--Cast:Written by Mark AnzaloneEdited by Walker KornfeldSound mastering by Steven J. AnzaloneNarrated by Aubrey AkersIntro music by Steven Anzalone, Lou Sutcliffe, and female vocals by Harper TacentArtwork done by Mark Anzalone and Danielle Adam'sMusic and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and StoryblocksContent Warnings:Amnesia, Altered Reality, Compulsions (supernatural), Existential Threat, Gore, Graphic Violence, Torture, Human Remains, Sleep Disorders, Psychosis, Anxiety and Panic, Compulsive Thoughts, Therapeutic malpractice, vehicular accidents, Environmental Collapse, Human Butchery, Falling, Elevators.Mentions of: Alcohol, Suicide, PTSD, People Going mission / abductions, Cults, Mass SufferingSFXGore/blood, Screaming, Beeping, Car Crash, Misophonia, Storms, SquelchingFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/17/202525:15

The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 1

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 Davies, Pip Gladwin and Ian HaylesContent Warnings:· N/ATranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/Directed&nbsp;by April SumnerExecutive Producer Alexander J NewallProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingJonathan Sims as GMAnusia Battersby as Margot Maria BradleyLowri Ann Davies as Elodie JonesPip Gladwin as Barry KnapIan Hayles as Alphonse PlattVocal Editor – Nico VetteseSFX Editor - Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsArt by April SumnerMusic by Sam JonesSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Listening Club and The Magnus Protocol are created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/11/202527:25

RQ 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. &nbsp;&nbsp;Remnants is a weekly, thrilling, dark fantasy, audio drama filled with mystery and has just launched on the RQ Network. &nbsp;&nbsp;When we die, the remnants of us return to the First and Last Place. Our fate is decided by Sir and his new Apprentice, who read our remnants to determine whether they should be re-shelved or discarded. But what are the criteria? What happens to discarded souls? How are new lives for the re-shelved determined? And why, after untold stretches of existence, has Sir decided that he needs help to do it?&nbsp;Remnants explores the boundaries between right and wrong, examining humanity from its brightest and best to its darkest and most frightening, and all the grey in between. The Apprentice soon discovers that when we judge others, we often expose truths about ourselves.&nbsp;Remnants is from Eira Major the same brilliant creator behind the Spirit Box Radio and Not Quite Dead.&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Remnants on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about Remnants check out its official website.&nbsp;&nbsp;Credits:&nbsp;Written and Created by Eira Major &nbsp;&nbsp;Content warnings:&nbsp;&nbsp;- Coarse language&nbsp;- Implications of child neglect and endangerment&nbsp;- Descriptions of a fascist regime&nbsp;- Descriptions of violence&nbsp;- References to sex&nbsp;- Implications of murder&nbsp;For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/10/202529:29

RQ 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 covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Introduction and outro by Karim Kronfli.&nbsp; &nbsp;You can listen to the next exciting episode of REDACTED by clicking on this link, or by searching for REDACTED wherever you find podcasts, or on the Rusty Quill websiteIn episode one, Jacob Kane makes a big life change.Starring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)Content WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden &amp; unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong languageFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/10/202521:31

Sheeple 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 Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created&nbsp;by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims&nbsp;and Alexander J NewallDirected&nbsp;by April SumnerWritten&nbsp;by Sasha SiennaScript&nbsp;Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers&nbsp;April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellar, Catherine RinellaMusic by Nico VetteseArt by April SumnerSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Chase and The Magnus Protocol are a derivative products of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/6/202514:46

Sheeple Chase 5 - Coke-Conspirators

It'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 series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created&nbsp;by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims&nbsp;and Alexander J NewallDirected&nbsp;by April SumnerWritten&nbsp;by Sasha SiennaScript&nbsp;Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers&nbsp;April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseArt by April SumnerSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Chase and The Magnus Protocol are a derivative products of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/30/202518:16

Sheeple Chase 4 - Strife on Mars

The evidence speaks for itself.This week Georgie and Celia discuss the possibility we aren't alone.Content Warnings:· Mentions of: death, disappearanceTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created&nbsp;by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims&nbsp;and Alexander J NewallDirected&nbsp;by April SumnerWritten&nbsp;by Sasha SiennaScript&nbsp;Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers&nbsp;April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseArt by April SumnerSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Chase and The Magnus Protocol are a derivative products of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/23/202519:19

RQ Network Feed Drop – Hollow Disciple - S1: E1 - Extraction

Today 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 of Wake Of Corrosion.&nbsp; In the vast abyss of dying stars lurks a forsaken vessel. Silent and still. Stumbling upon it, the scavenger crew of The Elpis begin ill-fated rescue mission convinced they have hit the jackpot. But when the scouting party stops responding, their luck takes a dark turn and the sinister nature of their prize and its unnerving history becomes all too apparentIntroduction and outro by Billie Hindle. &nbsp; You can listen to the next exciting episode of Hollow Disciple by clicking on this link, or by searching for Hollow Disciple wherever you find podcasts, or on the Rusty Quill website Cast: Written and produced by Shaun PellingtonHollow Disciple theme by Dylan GriggsCAST:Rosa Oliveira performed by Tatiana GefterLars Ammerson performed by Shaun PellingtonPlanetside Operative performed by Kevin BerreyCover art by Heather VaughanContent Warnings:Full content warnings available hereFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/21/202519:01

Sheeple Chase 3 - Da, Minister

It'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:·&nbsp;government espionageTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This series is part of our Kickstarter Stretch Goals for the Magnus Protocol. You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created&nbsp;by Sasha Sienna, based on the works of Jonathan Sims&nbsp;and Alexander J NewallDirected&nbsp;by April SumnerWritten&nbsp;by Sasha SiennaScript&nbsp;Edited with Additional Material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive Producers&nbsp;April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. HamiltonAssociate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan NiceProduced&nbsp;by April SumnerFeaturingSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyLoki as Captain BarkerEditor – Nico VetteseMastering Editor - Meg McKellarMusic by Nico VetteseArt by April SumnerSFX by Soundly and previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop&nbsp;and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE:&nbsp;rustyquill.comFACEBOOK:&nbsp;facebook.com/therustyquillX:&nbsp;@therustyquillEMAIL: [email protected] Chase and The Magnus Protocol are a derivative products of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order The Magnus Archives Mysteries: rustyquill.com/mysteries.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield, UK in July 2026: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/the-magnus-archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/16/202516:12