The Magnus Archives

Case ########-19 Considerations of Justice. Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: - Prison & Police brutality - Fire & burning (inc SFX) - Trauma - Human remains (inc blood) - Body horror - Graphic animal attack (inc SFX) - Direct & gun violence (inc SFX) - Arguments - Character death - Grief - Explicit language - Mentions of: child abuse, substance abuse, murder,...

Case ########-18 An 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) - C...

Case ########-17 An 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...

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 language Featuring 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 &...

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 Davies Edited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/p...

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 Warning Tooth-aching fluff . We hope you enjoy it as much...

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/rustyquill Content Warnings: Plagues Body Horror Edited by Alexander J Newall & Brock Winstead Written by Sasha Sienna Performances "Georgie Barker" - Sash...

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 Godigamuwe Edited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall  Music: Wholesome...

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 Newall Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Edited by Maddy Searle, Nico Vittese and Alexander J Newall Performances: - "The Archivist"...

Case ########-16 An examination of pack tactics Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: Explicit language Misogynistic language Hostage situation  Victimisation / Scapegoating Evisceration  Blades  Character death SFX for gunshot, evisceration, panicked breathing Thanks to this week's Patrons: Shona Hunter, koechelt, Goon Squad, Em 'Trans Rights' Kavanagh, t...

Case ########-15 An inventory of what comes after.  Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ. Content warnings: Body horror (inc animals) Description of human remains Self-mutilation  Futility / Inconsequence Environmental disaster / Eco-horror Pollution Water insecurity Existential & Theological dread Unpleasant SFX - insects, squelching, sirens  Thanks to this week's Patr...

Case ########-14 An examination of scale Recorded by The Archivist in Situ. Content warnings: - Insignificance / Diminuition  - Arguments - Body horror  - Falling - Dissociative amnesia  - SFX of deep impacts, destruction and 'pressure wave' distortions Thanks to this week's Patrons: Teo Qvillberg, cussbunny, Emilia Lee, Cora Larson, Rapsodia, Hannah McNutt, I Think Spirals Should V...

Case ########-13 Considerations of youth Recorded 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 negligence Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kenna Malone, Meg Simmons, James, MEGAN GREEN, Talbot Elfgrunge, Julia Mejbaum, Chuck Lambing, Sar...

Case ########-12 The 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 SF...

Case ########-11 Considerations 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 disor...

Case ########-10 The 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...

Case ########-9 Considerations 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...

Case ########-8 A Post-Mortem report for reality. Recorded by the Archivist, in Situ. Content warnings: - Death & mortality - Hypochondria - Potential medical neglect - Cancer - Convulsions - Stabbing - Falling Thanks 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...

Case ########-7. An examination of Gertrude Robinson. Audio recording by the Archivist. Content warnings: - Manipulation - Reported violence - Immolation / Death by fire Thanks 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, PutTh...

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...

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...

Case ########-4 Statement of an outbreak. Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ. Thanks to this week's Patrons: caroline yepsen, Salsa, Prince Hess, Anne Schindler, gwain, Rebecca McElfish, Piper Cooke, Estrid Nielsen, lairn, Mari, Lucy Bresgal-Waters, steph Leddington, Honeybee, Abigail Trevor, Jenniferr Fleming, Emily Deutsch, annie wold, Charlotte Shih, Dave Palmer, stephanie santos, Jam-Ja...

Case ########-3 Statements on war. Audio recording by the Archivist, in situ. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ghost, Amanda Williams, Elisabeth Banks, Brendan Tihane, Infini, PhoenixFlame, Saga Blomberg, Kristen Secrest, Genevieve A., Alexia De Leon, Corey Frampton, niblick_iii, Anna Loftus, Erin, Samantha Curtis, Alex, Ricky Dash, Samantha Cross, Sophie Talbot, Shiv, Jamie Galioto, isobel, Sarah K...

Case ########-2 Further statements of a personal nature. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Southerland, Travis Boillat, Ali Cillov, Berlin Kofoed, Agnieszka Bogdan, Curtis Y Takahashi, Emily James, Alix Bernier, Nanna, ealyblu, Evelyn Scidmore, Ori Griffin, Melissa Koetzle, Izzy Edmonds, Laiska, Alex, Grey G, benja ✌✨ , Erin Graham, Rebecca McVeigh, Rachel Attaway, Itzel Anayeli M., Emma Br...

Case ########-1 An assortment of personal statements.  Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ashton, Andrea Paternoster, Isa, Laurie Rich, Lizzie Jacobs, Elisabeth Dixon, Robin Allez, Joe Bell, Veronica P, Sam and Phobos, Kira, Dr. Badvibes, Sara Freeman, Hannah Earnshaw, Anne Fabe, Kiro, Lauren Nabet, Hannah Jordan, Robin Stone, Nancy Crawford, Kristin Jeffords, The Laughing Kookaburra, Murmuruk, M...