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MAG 49 - The Butcher's Window

Case #0081103

Statement of Gregory Pryor regarding his investigations into one Hector Lerado during the summer of 2007.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

Content Notes:
- Body horror
- Torture & dismemberment
- Death
- Mentions of: drug & alcohol use

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MAG 48 - Lost in the Crowd

Case #0100325

Statement of Andrea Nunis, regarding a series of encounters in the streets of Genoa, Italy Original statement given 25th March, 2010.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

Content Notes:
- Agoraphobia
- Abduction / Missing person
- Loneliness

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MAG 47 - The New Door

Case #0161002

Statement of Helen Richardson, regarding a new door in a house she was selling. Statement recorded direct from subject 2nd October 2016.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Helen Richardson" - Imogen Harris
  • "Not!Sasha" - Evelyn Hewitt
  • "Michael" - Luke Booys 

Content Notes:
- Disorientation
- Abduction
- Self-harm
- Physical violence
- Loud noise & high-pitched SFX

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MAG 46 - Literary Heights

Case #9981221

Statement of Herbert Knox, regarding a repeat customer to his bookshop in Chichester. Original statement given December 21st 1998.

Content Notes:
- Death
- Acrophobia (fear of heights)
- Suicide
- High pitched SFX
- Mentions: spiders

Performances:
- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

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MAG 45 - Blood Bag

Case #0110209

Statement of Thomas Neill, regarding his experiences working in malarial research during the spring of 2010. Original statement given February 9th 2011.

Content Notes:
- Insects
- Illness / Disease
- Blood
- Syringes

Performances:
-"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
- "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

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MAG 44 - Tightrope

Case #9790302

Yuri Utkin. Incident occurred in the village of Algasovo, central Russia, November 1952. Statement given 2nd March, 1979. Committed to tape 15th April, 1997. Gertrude Robinson Recording.

Content Notes:
- Body horror
- Clowns
- Children in peril
- Mentions: physical violence, heights & falling, ableism

Performances:
- "Gertrude Robinson" - Sue Sims
- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

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MAG 43 - Section 31

Case #0160919

Statement of Police Constable Basira Hussain regarding her time investigating strange occurrences as part of Section 31. Statement taken direct from subject September 19th 2016.

Content Notes:
- Immolation
- Self-harm
- Attempted suicide
- Spiders
- Mentions: police

Performances:
- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
- "Basira Hussain" - Frank Voss

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RQG 53 - You’re Welcome?

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they conclude Season 1 of the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this final episode of Season 1: Sasha holds a hand, Zolf already has a chair, Bertie does the talking and Hamid sees a girl about a dog.

As the party head out into a a Post Mr Ceiling Paris, it's time for them to report what happened. If they can.

SFX this week from previously credited artists via freesound.org

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RQG 52 - A Night to Remember

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this penultimate episode of Season 1: Bertie puts his foot in it, Sasha says goodbye, Hamid wants to face the music and Zolf just wants to burn it all.

The party wake up and realise for the first time, just how big a problem they have created.

SFX this week from kerri, Tomlija, amszala, soundscalpel.com and previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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MAG 42 - Grifter's Bone

Case #0131103

Statement of Jennifer Ling, regarding a live musical performance she attended in Soho. Original statement given November 3rd 2013.

Content Notes:
- Physical violence & injuries
- Blood & gore
- Suicide & self-harm
- Altered mental state
- Memory loss
- Murder

Performances:
- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

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MAG 41 - Too Deep

Case #0160902

Statement of Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, regarding exploration of the tunnels recently discovered below the archive. Statement given direct, 2nd September 2016.

Content Notes:
- Claustrophobia
- Disorientation
- Insects 
- Mentions: prison

Performances:
- "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

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RQG 51 - Elementary my dear Bertie!

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they continue to play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this episode: Sasha pushes a button, Hamid makes a friend, Bertie closes a door and Zolf does a sit.

The party descend into the belly of the beast to destroy, hopefully once and for all, what is left of Mr. Ceiling

SFX this week from beerbelly38, 7778, jesabat, Corsica_S, ivolipa, InspectorJ, patchen, TheSoundcatcher, Speedenza, frasbr, univ_lyon3, dheming an...

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RQG 50 - Everything’s Fine

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they continue to play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this episode: Sasha gets a telegram, Hamid eats some cheesecake, Zolf books a Bishop and Bertie walks through a door.

Finally, in the aftermath of Mr Ceiling the party get some much needed R&R and reap their rewards.

SFX this week from anagar, vibe_crc, Emanuele_Correani, batchku and previously credited artists via freesound.org.

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MAG S1 Q&A

With Season 1 complete and Season 2 in development, Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall take some time to answer your questions.

Thank you to everyone who has listened and helped our small operation grow into the cult it has. If you haven’t already be sure to leave a review, check out our forums and spread the word of your favourite Horror podcast. Particularly with Halloween on the way.

Special thanks to menacingsibrow, missnash, Coil, Seanfsmith, Kitsune, Spooniermist, Kea, S...

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MAG 40 - Human Remains

Case #0160729-B

Assorted statements from the Magnus Institute staff, regarding the... infestation by the entity formerly known as Jane Prentiss. Statements recorded direct from subjects 29th July 2016. 

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith
  • "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
  • "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau

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MAG 39 - Infestation

Case #0160729-A

Worms have invaded the archives and the team must do what they can to make it out alive!

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Sasha James" - Lottie Broomhall
  • "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
  • "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau

Content Warning for:

  • worms
  • infestation
  • amateur surgery
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RQG 49 - Bringing Down the House

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they continue to play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this episode: Zolf is a tank, Bertie isn’t legless, Sasha sees a ghost and Hamid does a saunter.

Can the party escape La Truimph or will they be caught up in Mr Ceiling’s crash? Only one way to find out!

SFX this week from matucha, Robinhood76, Samulis, pushkin, InspectorJ, Corsica_S, Zihris, Spleencast, jameswrowles and previously credited artists via fr...

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MAG 38 - Lost and Found

Case #0120606

Statement of Andre Ramao, regarding a series of misplaced objects lost over the course of three months. Original statement given June 6th 2012.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Sasha James" - Lottie Broomhall

Content Warning for:

  • mental instability
  • memory problems
  • spiders
  • worms

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RQG 48 - Ctrl Alt Destroy!

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they continue to play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this episode: Sasha does some shanking, Bertie is a beast, Hamid goes pew pew pew and Zolf touches Bertie’s butt.

How do you solve a problem like Mr. Ceiling? Apparently with sheer brute force!

SFX this week from Tomlija, juskiddink, haldigital97, jgreer, ljudman, sandyrb, ERH, Alvinwhatup2, Sea Fury, humanoide7000, spookymodem, Zozzy, TheSoundcatcher, Kino...

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MAG 37 - Burnt Offering

Case #0090608

Statement of Jason North, regarding the discovery of an alleged ritual site found near Loch Glass in Scotland. Original statement given August 6th 2009.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall

Content Warning for:

  • impaling
  • death of a loved one
  • human remains
  • alcoholism
  • s...

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MAG 36 - Taken Ill

Case #0121911

Statement of Nicole Baxter, regarding visits culminating in the fire that consumed Ivy Meadows Care Home in Woodley, Greater Manchester. Original statement given November 19th 2012.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau

Content Warning for:

  • human corpse
  • death and dying
  • decaying flesh
  • disea...

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MAG 35 - Old Passages

Case #0020406

Statement of Harold Silvana, regarding discoveries made during the renovation of the Reform Club, Pall Mall. Original statement given June 4th 2002.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall
  • "Breekon" - Martin Corcoran
  • "Hope" - Steve Violich

Content Warning for:

  • claustrophobia
  • dea...

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RQG 47 - Memories are Made of This

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they continue to play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this episode: Sasha catches up, Zolf sees a sign, Bertie does some cramming and Hamid pushes a button.

Mr. Ceiling is now revealed but how to deal with the problem? The stakes are incredibly high as the party struggle to escape their most polite enemy yet.

SFX this week from InspectorJ, Anoesj, stebbi30000, petebuchwald, greenrover and previously credited art...

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MAG 34 - Anatomy Class

Case #0161207

Statement of Dr. Lionel Elliott, regarding a series of events that took place during his class Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology at Kings College, London, in early 2016. Statement recorded direct from subject 12th July 2016.


Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Dr. Lionel Elliot" - Martin Corcoran

Content Warning for:

  • ...

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MAG 33 - Boatswain's Call

Case #0110201

Statement of Carlita Sloane, regarding her work on a container ship travelling from Southampton to Porto do Itaqui. Original statement given January 2nd 2011.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims
  • "Tim Stoker" - Mike LeBeau

Content Warning for:

  • sexism
  • isolation
  • mortality

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RQG 46 - Theseus’ Ship

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they continue to play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

In this episode: Sasha finds an old friend, Bertie attacks another inanimate object, Hamid looks the other way and Zolf’s got Soul.

Finally we get some answers to all of the questions of recent weeks! Definitely not one to miss! If only because its the first non-cliffhanger ending in months!

SFX this week from reidmangan, JoelAudio, martian, visual asylum, Vur...

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MAG 32 - Hive

Case #0142302

Statement of Jane Prentiss, regarding a wasps nest in her attic. Original statement given February 23rd, 2014.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

Content Warning for:

  • trypophobia
  • insect infestation
  • body horror
  • worms
  • spiders

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MAG 31 - First Hunt

Case #0100912

Statement of Lawrence Mortimer, regarding his hunting trip to Blue Ridge, Virginia. Original statement given December 9th 2010.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

Content Warning for:

  • gun violence
  • direct violence
  • blood
  • body horror

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RQG 45 - Mr. Ceiling

Join Alex, James, Bryn, Ben and Lydia as they continue to play the extended pathfinder campaign: Erasing the Line.

Everybody is back together!

Sort of.

At least they’re are all still alive.

For now.

In this episode: Zolf has a sit down, Sasha’s heart is racing, Bertie can’t do names and Hamid breaks out the bucket.

SFX this week from newagesoup, beerbelly38, vibe_crc, dheming, Tomlija, Hoerspielwerkstatt_HEF and previously credited artists via freesou...

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MAG 30 - Killing Floor

Case #0130111

Statement of David Laylow, regarding his time working at an industrial abattoir near Dalston. Original statement given September 1st 2013.

Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.

Performances:

  • "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims

Content Warning for:

  • animal cruelty
  • blood
  • body horror

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