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The Magnus Archives

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The Magnus Archives
The Magnus Protocol
Magnus Institute
Rusty Quill
Horror
Mental Health
The Magnus Institute
Fear
London
Celia Ripley
Magnus Protocol
Nature
Alice Dyer
Neon Inkwell
Hades Bay
The Cellar Letters
The Penumbra Podcast
Broken Hearted Monsters
Grief
Mr. Bonzo

“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 Rus... more

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Jonathan Sims
Co-creator and host, appears across multiple episodes as the central emcee and interviewer.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 73.1k ratings
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    Freakish_Puppy
    Belgium23 days ago
  • The arachnophobia episode made me deeply upset... Love the show!!!

    Podcast Addict
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    JBriggs
    24 days ago
  • so good

    archivist i am free saturday night if you want to get dinner saturday night because thats when i’m free on saturday night

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    resli w
    United Statesa month ago
  • A fantastic anthology and an intriguing overall story. Really enjoyed the narration and tone of the show. A few episodes were a little too much body horror for me personally, but the format of the show made it feel easy to skip through those parts without missing anything. I've been listening from the beginning and have relistened once most of the episodes were out and I have to say I did not appreciate how slowly and deliberately the world was crafted when it was airing. Gorgeous show. I like i... more

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  • Incredible!!

    Genuinely a masterpiece, was enthralled from the start :D

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The Magnus Protocol 35 - Terms and Conditions
Q: Mr. Menke, could you tell us a bit more about your relationship with Mr. Bonzo?
Menke reveals that Mr. Bonzo was a constant presence during his childhood, almost like a god, influencing him throughout his life until he was incarcerated.
The Magnus Protocol Season 1 QnA
Q: What made you want to write an explicitly trans character for The Magnus Protocol? Why will or why won't Alice's trans identity ever be important to the story?
We want to see trans people reflected in the fiction we create without needing to justify their presence. Alice's trans identity will not be important to the story because everyone deserves to see themselves in fiction without needing an explanation.
The Magnus Protocol Season 1 QnA
Q: Did you already have ideas brewing for the sequel or for either case files or character arcs? How did you come up with a storyline for The Magnus Protocol?
We didn't have any of the specifics of protocol in mind when we were working on the last season of Archives, but we knew the mechanism that would be available to us, essentially opening up a multiverse.
The Lost Tapes, Tape 1 - Are You Scared?
Q: What should we do next?
You should try to maintain control after revealing everything you're talking about is manifesting in real time.
The Magnus Protocol 2 – Making Adjustments
Q: Did you try to harm yourself with acid?
Of course not. I never wanted to hurt myself. I just wanted to be better.

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What is The Magnus Archives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on horror fiction told through an archival framework, blending standalone stories with ongoing mythos and worldbuilding around an esoteric institute. Episodes frequently mix meta-fiction, character-driven drama, and eldritch horror, often featuring crossovers, extended story arcs, and promotional integrations for related titles. Production quality, voice acting, and ambitious storytelling are commonly highlighted, making it appealing to fans of immersive audio dramas, intricate lore, and serialized horror. The format rewards attentive listening across a growing universe, with a knack for weaving standalone tales into a larger metaplot that has broad, multi-genre appeal.

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