Share

cover art for MAG 172 - Strung Out

The Magnus Archives

MAG 172 - Strung Out

Season 5, Ep. 172
•

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 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 Minnette, Gail, Ashley Dovahkitten, Sieben, Amnesiac Stowaway, Fish, Lisa F, Ya Boi Vince, Kali Moogle, Kristine, Cyncit, Kiera Mortensen, meaty thwack


If you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill


Edited 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


Performances:

- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J. Newall 

- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims 


Sound effects this week by mlsulli, Podcapocalipsis, Raulitoto, checholio, khenshom, 6polnic, J.Zazvurek, MDRivet, Processaurus, Kinoton, lonemonk, J.Zazvurek, YleArkisto, Kinoton, Kyster, jayfrosting, Jedo, Mirko Horstmann, kyles, nervousneal, temawas, tom_woysky, JohnsonBrandEditing, harleto, gchase, 13GPanska_Markova_Lucie, abbahoot, hachiman935, dav0r, craigsmith, Aiwha, spanrucker, alirabiei, InspectorJ, FunWithSound, klankbeeld, TheWah, thaihaudio, Sandermotions, Glaneur de sons, taure, tangotango1, MrAuralization& previously credited artists via freesound.org.




The Magnus Archives is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International...

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 29. The Magnus Protocol 29 - Keyed In

    26:55||Season 7, Ep. 29
    CAT2RB4254-30012020-13052024 Drowning (subterranean) -/- key (metaphor)Incident Elements:CaptivityDrowningClaustraphobiaGriefTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated from Skylar Ceros to Aeron, thank you for your generous support! 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 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. 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) Lowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidSarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardJonathan Sims as ChesterBillie Hindle as Alice DyerKazeem Tosin Amore as Teddy VaughnKai Partenie as Ticket OfficerDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck 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;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – 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.  

  • 28. The Magnus Protocol 28 - Interruptions

    23:02||Season 7, Ep. 28
    CAT2RB2578-17081998-13052024 Transmutation (human) -/- ceremony (academic)Incident Elements:Childhood TraumaGraphic InjuryOstectomySupernatural TransformationBody Horror Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Nathaniel Shawver, thank you for your generous support! 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 Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive 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) Sarah Lambie as Lena KelleyIan Hayles as Trevor Herbert MPAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerBeth Eyre as ArchivistDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies and Nico VetteseSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck 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;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – 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.  

  • RQ Network Feed Drop – The Silt Verses: Chapter 1: Let Me Speak First Of Revelations

    56:27|
    This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many brilliant podcasts on the RQ Network: The Silt Verses.  The Silt Verses is an award winning, full-cast audio drama that lurks in the grey area between horror and contemporary fantasy.    This first episode follows Carpenter and Faulkner as they begin their search for other members of their forgotten river-God faith. This will lead them to start traveling up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations amongst the reeds and the wetlands.  The Silt Verses is from Jon Ware and Muna Hussen, the same talented creators behind I Am In Eskew.  Introduction and outro by Ryan Hopevere-Anderson. Listen to The Silt Verses on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about The Silt Verses check out its official website.   Credits: Written and directed by Jon Ware Produced by Muna Hussen Edited by Sammy Holden Performed by B. Narr and David S. Dear Performed by B. Narr and David S. Dear Recurring Cast and Collaborators: Jamie Stewart, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Lucille Valentine, Méabh de Brún, Calder Dougherty, Daisy Bilenkin, Gordon Houston, Damien Nieweswand, Parley Cook, Jonah Knight, Mintaka Angell, Caleb Del Rio  Content warnings: Drowning Flooding Human Sacrifice Graphic injury Gun Violence Body Horror Cults  Mentions of  Familial Death, Child death, Murder 

  • 27. The Magnus Protocol 27 - Driven

    27:36||Season 7, Ep. 27
    CAT3RB5535-18021845-10052024Kidnapping (carriage) -/- consumption [letter]Incident Elements:KidnappingUncannyGraphic ViolenceManslaughterEmployer AbuseMentions of: SexSFX: misophonia (kiss)Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Alicia, thank you for your generous support! 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 Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive 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) Sarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidTim Fearon as AugustusBillie Hindle as Alice DyerLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck 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;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – 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.  

  • 26. The Magnus Protocol 26 - Catching Up

    24:50||Season 7, Ep. 26
    CAT1RBC4463-14042024-02052024 Exhaustion (athletic) -/- compulsion (tape)Incident Elements:MasochismCompulsion (supernatural)GriefParental DeathImplied sexual situations/innuendoSFX: Misophonia (kissing)Transcripts: https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Sierra Rush, thank you for your generous support! 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 Muna Hussen, for more of her work visit https://www.thesiltverses.com/ Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive 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) Lowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardJonathan Sims as ChesterImogen Harris as Helen RichardsonDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill   Support Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates:Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – 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.  

  • 25. The Magnus Protocol 25 - Gut Feelings

    25:09||Season 7, Ep. 25
    CAT2RB2474-07022024-24042024Food (Gorging ) -/- compulsion (disgust)Incident Elements:Disordered EatingFood HygieneCompulsionNauseaManipulation (Supernatural)HungerInfections/InfestationsMaggotsDestruction of PropertyMental Breakdown, ManiaTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Cassidy's Friends, thank you for your generous support! 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 Jonathan SimsScript Edited with additional material by Alexander J NewallExecutive 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) Shahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerAlexander J Newall as NorrisRyan Hopevere-Anderson as Colin BecherSarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyMark Nicolson as Ticket AttendantDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquillCheck 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;Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – 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.  

  • 24. The Magnus Protocol 24 - Raising Issues

    24:18||Season 7, Ep. 24
    CAT1RBC1375-29022024-23042024Baby (demonic) -/- Delusion (exhaustion)Incident Elements:CannibalismDemonic ChildrenPost-partum DepressionCaregiver Abuse/NeglectSelf-SacrificeAltered RealityDelusionTranscripts: https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to I_need_cookies, thank you for your generous support! 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 Alex C Telander, for more of his work visit https://ostiumnetwork.com/Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive 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) Sarah Lambie as Lena KelleyAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardAlexander J Newall as NorrisFaye Derham as MotherLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidBillie Hindle as Alice DyerFrank Voss as Basira HussainDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill   Support Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates:Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – 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.  

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

    49:27|
    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 Gunfire

  • 23. The Magnus Protocol 23 – A New You

    25:43||Season 7, Ep. 23
    CAT13RBC3536-20062018-18042024Transformation (dysmorphic) -/-doppleganger (infection)Incident Elements:DysmorphiaInfectionsTrypophobiaBody Horror/ModificationEnvironmental HorrorSelf HarmTranscripts: https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/This episode is dedicated to Hamda Alkhaja, thank you for your generous support! 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 Harlan Guthrie, for more of his work visit https://www.malevolent.ca/Script Edited with additional material by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J NewallExecutive 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) Sarah Lambie as Lena KelleyShahan Hamza as Samama KhalidLowri Ann Davies as Celia RipleyBillie Hindle as Alice DyerAnusia Battersby as Gwendolyn BouchardJonathan Sims as ChesterDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner  SFX from previously credited artistsSupport us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/rustyquill     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:Phantom Peak – UK immersive experience – 15% discount with this linkDriveThruRPG – 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.