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“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is an award winning 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… 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 into a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the world's most popular horror podcast. For fans of M.R James, Cosmic Horror, deep storytelling, dark academia, great audio fiction and audio drama, analogue horror / unfiction and ARGs.
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- 6 days ago36 min
RQ Network Feed Drop – Hi Nay: Episode 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). 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. This exciting audio drama is filled with Mystery, Suspense, and most importantly, Horror.Introduction and outro by Billie Hindle. 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. Please also check out Dominus from the same creative team of Hi Nay, available now: Rusty Quill Website, Acast 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)Content Warnings: Injury and brusing Blood Vomit Animal remains Human remainsFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
The Magnus Protocol 58 - Tough Call
CAT3RAC3355-31052024-05072024compulsion (obedience) -/- security (telephone)Incident Elements:· body horror· compulsion· self-mutilationTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallDirected by Alexander J NewallWritten by David Carlson and Alexander J NewallScript Edited with additional material by Jonathan SimsExecutive Producers 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 by April SumnerFeaturing (in order of appearance)Billie Hindle as Alice DyerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyJon Chew as Harvey LiewTim Fearon as AugustusRyan Hopevere-Anderson as InterviewerEden Silk as Fern HaskinsKazeem Tosin Amore as Teddy VaughnDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson)Art by April SumnerSFX from Soundly and Freesound: HaleyReeseCalhoun, TRP, IanStarGem, Ihaksi, ondrosik, alegemaate, ramicio, thearchiveguy99, Vrymaa, SpliceSound, MWsfx, moxobna, ianaces, Carlvus, joedeshon, slackwareslacker, Janijs, RossBell, kyles, rayprice, unfa, elonen, cookies+policy, sturmankin, Joedozer, JoanaP_130315021, Elements-Library, bdunis4 as well as previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillPre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novelCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe 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.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
RQ Network Feed Drop – The Critshow – The Halifax Theartre (S1,E1)
We are sharing an episode from one of the brilliant podcasts on the RQ Network, The Critshow. The Critshow is an actual play podcast featuring Monster of the Week adventures filled with Humor, Horror and Heart and Powered by the Apocalypse systems all within the same dimension hopping narrative. This is the very first episode of The Critshows first season “Other side of the coin” where the Keeper Rev will introduce you to their heroes Jake, Tass and TJ as they accept a mission from the Indianapolis Paranormal Taskforce. They battle with light switches and rigging rope as something devious lurks in the shadows… Introduction and Outro by Helen GouldYou can listen to the next exciting episode of The Critshow by clicking on this link, or by searching for The Critshow wherever you find podcasts, on the Rusty Quill website and at www.Thecritshowpodcast.comThis episode of The Critshow featured Jake as the Divine, Tass as the Professional, TJ as the Mundane, and Rev as The Keeper. The Critshow is edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle Content Warnings:Descriptions of: Accidental Death/Fall, Darkness, Minor injury and paranormal monsters. For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago58 min
RQ Network Feed Drop - Myth & Moon : Episode 1&2
We are featuring a feed drop for one our brilliant RQ Network podcasts: MYTH & MOON that was launched on the RQ Network and has a brand new season 2 launching 12th October.MYTH & MOON is a solo- play D&D Podcast featuring Two storytellers sharing one world.Follow the show's hosts Cooper and James as they work in tandem to unveil mystery, intrigue, and conflict. James’ episodes portray the story from the Hero’s Perspective- a struggle of courage, redemption, and hope; whilst Cooper stirs the pot from the shadows as the villain, embroiled in devious schemes, treachery, and a lust for power. Every decision echoes, every dice roll matters, and character choices shape whose destiny prevails Introduction and outro by Billie Hindle. Listen to Myth & Moon wherever you find podcasts, on the Rusty Quill website and at shows.acast.com/myth-moon.Credits: Created by Cooper and James of Smiley Dog Studios.Content warnings:Violence Death and Dying, Graphic descriptions of violence, Gorey Sound effects. Grief and Loss, Explorations of trauma, Mild Language, For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago21 min
The Magnus Protocol 57 – Personality Conflicts
CAT2RBC3363-16091919-05072024 power (peerage) -/- estate (succession) Incident Elements: · explicit language · abuse of power Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J Newall Written by Alexander J Newall Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan Sims Executive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April Sumner Featuring (in order of appearance) Billie Hindle as Alice Dyer Lowri Ann Davies as Celia Ripley Anusia Battersby as Gwen Bouchard Steve Newman as Nigel Dickerson Alexander J Newall as Norris Dialogue Editor – Nico Vettese Sound Designer – Meg McKellar Mastering Editor - Catherine Rinella Music by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner SFX from Soundly and Freesound: mlink2020, SpliceSound, mewpudding101, AntumDeluge, knoptop, skoul, conleec, ericstrausser, pagancow, dkaufman, gis_sweden, ngruber, kevinkace, dansotak, Vyrmaa, ralphwhitehead, BillyPalmer, reg7783, AlterKartoffalsack, rouak, Jared Gibb, loganzsoundz, Oscar de Ávila, Fission9, hinzebeat, Geoff-Bremner-Audio, TraceyRegina, dilly_deelin, mono832, nebulasnails, kyles, nomadas, wlabarron, squashy555, korndeftones123, Brokenphono, Gammelsmurfen778, zerolagtime, MuteLoops, qubodup, pillonoise, RutgerMuller, mickyman5000, Valerie-Vivgnis, tantaramusic, Eneasz, elliotklein, OtisJames, drewkelly as well as previously credited artists Support Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquill Pre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novel Check out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill Support Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates; DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.com Join our community: WEBSITE: rustyquill.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquill X: @therustyquill EMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com 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.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 59m
RQ Network Feed Drop – VARÚÐ RPG – Two Nerds and a Reasonable Adult
We are featuring a feed drop from a brilliant show on the RQ Network: VARÚÐ RPG. Created by Blighthouse studios the team behind the actual play The Lucky Die and The Sprouting. Meet the players in the first episode of Varud’s first season titled VARÚÐ: Dead Ísland - a family of survivors attempt to find safety in a zombie apocalypse set on the south coast of Iceland. Dead Ísland is played using a modified version of Chaosium's Basic Roleplaying system that with features its own unique infection mechanic that heightens the tension as the players constantly fret over engaging their undead foes.VARÚÐ RPG is an anthology live play, actual play podcast - always horror, always set in an alternative version of Iceland featuring self-contained, horror-themed homebrew TTRPG stories using various roleplaying games.Right now is great time to get involved as the show is releasing a new episode every day this spooky season until November 18th.Introduction and outro by Karim Kronfli. Listen to VARÚÐ RPG on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or wherever you get your podcasts, or learn more about VARÚÐ RPG on its official website. CastBryce Smith - Neil Martin (who is also our audio wizard!)Jón "Nonni" Huginsson - Dagur Jóhannesson (Volly's Icelandic helper)Ólafur Vignisson - Eyþór Viðarsson (who is also our video wizard)Keeper/Herder of Chaos - Hem "Volonda" Brewster (also our lovely producer).Find the video version on Youtube! - https://www.youtube.com/@VARUDRPGThis is a Blighthouse Studio production.Content warnings: Descriptions of, Violence, Gore, Malnourishment and Dehydration, Zombies and Apocalyptic Themes. For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 1, 202649 min
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.Malevolent 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 FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 24, 202621 min
The Magnus Protocol 56 – Structural Assessments
CAT2RC2256-19062019-02072024architecture (recursive) -/- isolationIncident Elements:· isolation· decay· temporal/spatial distortion· altered realityTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Mark Anzalone, Steven Anzalone, and Walker Kornfeld (of Maeltopia, for more of their work visit https://www.maeltopia.com/) and Alexander J Newall Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan SimsExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d’Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April SumnerFeaturing (in order of appearance) Anusia Battersby as Gwen BouchardBillie Hindle as Alice DyerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyMichael Looney as Night PorterJonathan Sims as ChesterDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies Sound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner SFX from Soundly and Freesound: Lynx_5969, chris_dagorne, daboy291, CAT-FOX_ALEX, Nox_Sound, kyles, Breezy2000uk, danielad, 1bob, cupido-1, WavJunctioncom, Robbyjames14, MTJohnson as well as previously credited artistsSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillPre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novelCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com 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. For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is an award winning 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… 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 into a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the world's most popular horror podcast. For fans of M.R James, Cosmic Horror, deep storytelling, dark academia, great audio fiction and audio drama, analogue horror / unfiction and ARGs.
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