The Magnus Archives

This podcast has, without question, one of the most inventive worlds and stories I’ve ever seen, horror or otherwise. Beyond having insanely creative lore, it also has an amazing cast, perfect pacing, and a surprising amount of genuine comedy. If you’re a fan of any flavor of horror, odds are it’s represented somewhere in the Archives, although I also personally believe that the series also works extremely well as an entry point for horror newcomers. Without spoiling too much, I also have to commend the series on all the ways it’s able to justify its framing devices without seeming contrived (seriously, the amount of framework that has an in-universe explanation is insane and impressive.) My only critiques are certain individual statements, but even the weakest are still incredibly solid. TLDR: This podcast is an absolute masterpiece overflowing with creativity and amazing writing. Listen to it or I’ll come into your home and make you feel unsafe.

I love the desolation Fire Fire Hehehehehehehehehehe

I’m only 3 episodes in, but I’m impressed with how fleshed out the different people’s speech patterns are. There are, however, a lot of ads (at least for this starting bit, but I’m assuming the amount of ads is consistent). Anyway, if you like this, check out Welcome To Night Vale and Within The Wires (if you haven’t already). Particularly the latter, which has a more similar structure.

I’m gonna start this off by saying I’ve never been one for podcasts. I heard my mom listening to episode 131: Flesh. I only heard two minutes of it, but I knew then that I needed to listen to this story. Jon and Alex’ voices drew me in really fast and I started listening to it every day for hours at a time. Even at work. I got so into it that I was talking to the characters during the episodes lol. I have never seen, read, or heard a better story in my life. This will forever be my favorite. I can’t imagine what it was like for the people listening while they were still making each episode. I think I would’ve gone crazy lol. Even if you’re not one for podcasts, if you like horror/supernatural, this is PERFECT for you. It has such an in depth story; so detailed you can feel it spread and branch off the more information you get. I wish I could live in this story. I’m also so excited for the rest of the Magnus Protocol!