THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES #22 - Colony

MAG022 - Case #0161203 - Martin Blackwood
Statement regarding an encounter with a being they believe to have once been Jane Prentiss.
The Magnus Archives tells the tale of one of its own archival assistants whose close encounter with some creepy crawlies apparently brought them into contact with a known problem.
Starring: The Archivist - Jonathan Sims; Martin Blackwood - Alexander J Newall
Writer: Jonathan Sims
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[@trucetruce335]

During the first half every time Martin pauses I imagine he’s looking to Jon for approval but Jon’s just looking at him dull faced/unimpressed so Martin just awkwardly continues.

[@Nizati]

Yup.. And even raw self-cringe when he says the word 'spooky'

[@SingingSealRiana]

so true

[@shellolechello]

SAMEEE

[@scandicgamer3071]

Same

[@data6022]

Martin getting distracted and talking about tarantulas is a big mood

[@wyrmoffastring]

Tarantulas are adorable and I love Martin.

[@0nullnil]

Ikr

[@Matheus-ql7mn]

As a fan of spiders - they're lovely misunderstood creatures -, it made me smile 🙂

[@yeahok8259]

Same! As soon as he said that I instantly liked him. I love spiders too.

[@AutumnF]

I relate to Martin so much XD I just go off on tangents and forget the main topic

[@maryagrimm8412]

Martin: "you can vouch for my soundness of mind, can't you?" Jon: * 3 seconds of marked tape recorder silence*

[@Nizati]

Yeah I noticed that too. lol. You can almost see the glare as Jon thinks of a way to sidestep answering the question.

[@Panneapple]

On one side the whole him losing his phone while Jon still receives his texts (which are obviously now not from him) is kinda expected but creepy, but on the other side it makes me ridiculously happy that Jon, who usually just doesn't take anyone really seriously (in the other episodes, but even at the beginning of this one when he says most people recording their stories are lunatics or something along those lines, I can't remember well), immediately suggests he stay in the archive room because it's well sealed, and takes this threat seriously even though almost every episode Martin is mentioned, Jon doesn't seem to hold him in high esteem.

[@illusionhong18]

Also the last text is so creepy

[@allenl5960]

Well, John _does_ take some things seriously. Like those books from the 'Jurgen Leitner' dude. Presumably, this 'Jane Prentiss' person is like that. Confirmed to be real and very, very dangerous. Probably helps that John, despite not liking Martin very much, knows he's not insane, doing drugs, or has any other conditions that might make him hallucinate or otherwise misinterpret things like this.

[@zealotoftheorchard9853]

Martin might be incompitent but he aint no liar

[@hamburgerdog25]

@@illusionhong18 honestly that was the scariest part of any episode I've heard so far, and this being the scariest episode imo. But then I wasnt paying a lot of attention to the others. But that part gave me shudders

[@soup331emd5]

Martin: you can vouch for the soundness of my mind can't you? John: ... John: That's besides the point.

[@tuschman168]

Who knew I'd be having a really big laugh in a horror series.

[@sweetlikehunny]

literally the height of comedy

[@irca318]

Comedy gold

[@klaushargreevesstanaccount8835]

I listened to Martin's voice for about 4 seconds and was like: yup, that's the one. That's baby.

[@dull_demon4717]

The entire fandom:

[@BackToBrazil]

LITTERALY I LOVE HIM HE IS MY FAVORITE I JUST STARTED THIS SERIES BUT HOW CAN JOHN SERIOUSLY HATE HIM???? SMH

[@dull_demon4717]

@@BackToBrazil don't worry, everyone had that reaction to martin. As for jon, well- just keep listening :3

[@just_going_mads]

​@@dull_demon4717 Istg if ships make their way into this series I will be so let down. I just want one spooky anthology series without pointless romance... Hopefully I'm completely wrong about that since I'm just going off comments at this point but it seems to be a trend in fiction with this type of audience. (Not shit talking that type of audience, just saying like it's not my thing and can be disappointing to find out halfway through a series)

[@dull_demon4717]

@@just_going_mads come back to this comment when you finish the series

[@piratehalfdroid7370]

I can imagine: Martin:i kmow you hate the word ...but its really spooky.. Jon: *gritting teeth*

[@Nizati]

I always imagined the biggest eyeroll.

[@irca318]

Jon: you may have Survived prentice but you won't survive me

[@JsfosstdjsfJsfos-lf4tg]

5:59

[@b-blythe6763]

Oh my god this whole time I was picturing Martin sounding like a college stoner or something and it turns out he's adorable??? Also this is very good character development on Jon's front. He's a crotchety old man who's always trash talking Martin, but it seems to be out of extremely high standards rather than personal malice. And the moment Martin indicates he's in danger Jon is thinking about how to keep him safe and comfortable. The fact he wasn't going to push Martin into making a statement says a lot, I think.

[@broblerone413]

same lol martin sounds totally different than i imagined him and it's adorable

[@alohahejahe___]

lmfao college stoner can't say I didn't think the same

[@fevre_dream8542]

Lol a crotchety old man in his 30s - ouch my soul

[@lemonace6695]

Spoiler: . . . . . . . Reading this coment session after finishing the show I'm convinced that Jon being 27 at the first half of S1 and therefore the Archieves' youngest is the biggest plot twist of the whole show. The man tricked everyone - including the audience - into thinking he was this very done surprisingly young looking 50yo and he is just late 20s anxiety man.

[@kaitlynmorgan4613]

@@lemonace6695 i thought he was in his 20s or 30s but hes the YOUNGEST???? oh my god 😭😭😭😭😭

[@scubatuba3294]

Jonathon sims: I hate Martin Also jon: sleep here you will be safe it is humidity controlled I will ask for extra protection for you please don't die

[@Calciumcarbonate27]

John: No Martin, don't get killed by worms, you're so sexy ahahaha

[@mari-zg9nq]

@@Calciumcarbonate27 NOOO LMAOOO

[@riotb4719]

jonathon simps

[@mxxnlight111]

omgomgomg so spoiler cuz i just found out something? apparently, jon and martin get mARRIED??? UHM. YES PLEASE JKDNAEGBG Edit: I was wrong. VERY. WRONG. ugh I wish

[@borealissystem5916]

Wait, what's a sims?

[@defme1]

martin's first appearance and he's already pining for Jon......i can't even handle this rn

[@riley._.5332]

he's been pining from the time he let a dog into the archives

[@АлександраГришина-с5р]

I am a person who gave you your 666xth like on this comment :p

[@Nizati]

The only line of physical description we get for Martian: "I'm not the smallest guy in the world, I know" The fanart community: Ah yes. He a big boy. Big roundy huggable boy. He tall and big and brimming full of love.

[@cyber_runner]

It's so cute 😭

[@Nizati]

@@communist_orangesHey I'm not disagreeing, it's just an observation that I find very entertaining.

[@TheBlaskowitz]

SPOILERS KEEP OUT IF YOU DONT KNOW Also NotSasha says he looks roomy lol

[@Atastyboiledegg]

@@Nizatireal, i imagined him like a chubby or just one of those slightly bigger guys in general😅

[@lunamoon1239]

Well we also know he’s tall because the worm thing had to jump “over 6 ft” to reach his _face_, not his head, his face. He a tall tall man.

[@reikenator]

oh, worm?

[@pianos4095]

This made me burst out laughing

[@Anna-archivist]

Worm on a string good sir?

[@pianos4095]

@@Anna-archivist yes plz

[@lucy-jc6pi]

WHEEEL MEE

[@errokoth]

i like your funny words magic man

[@tenacityxl]

I realize we’re all gushing over Martin but I love how this establishes how people view the Institute in the real world. It’s a public entity, this is a place people go to and work at that deals with the supernatural *openly*, which I imagine would make them look like crackpots to those who don’t know better. I really like this approach to a supernatural academic entity. They’re not interested in covering anything up like, say, the SCP Foundation. They are merely into studying it. It’s really cool :)

[@nastiatonkaia]

But they also don't try to advertise it to the public somehow or make known to everyone that paranormal exists. That is actually a disadvantage cause people don't believe them (as Martin said himself) and they don't try to be careful. Just look at that guy from rubbish episode. The one that decided keeping strange piece of a weird book and investigating that case were reasonable ideas. I know that some of it could be just compulsion of some sort coming from that paranormal thing. But the narrator had the power to resist it unlike that guy. And he hasn't even had funerals. Mb if institute informed the public, these cases wouldn't be so common

[@AJ-pq5zx]

How whipped did Jon have this man that he broke into a building and headed back into the spooky death basement two times for fear of what Jon would say if he returned with nothing

[@klltsun_2576]

Poor Martin's surprise at Jon taking him seriously for once made me "Aww..." Ya know, like an abused puppy who was shown kindness by the owner for the first time? Poor Martin, Jon please continue not giving him so much shit

[@davv6628]

I mean let's be honest here; Jon is kinda a tsundere and only shows that he cares when it actually matters. I'm so glad that they get together in later seasons. First time watching but I've seen a fuck ton of spoilers so I know that much for sure. It's kinda cute.

[@rigulur]

keep forgetting that torch is another term for flashlight. the magnus lads just sound like the kind of people i'd expect to light an actual torch for this sort of job

[@nanahuatli2144]

Ok but last episode there was a wet splattering sound and Jon went "What are these??" and that hasn't been explained and I'm freaking out.

[@nanahuatli2144]

@@brooke7789 Right? And was Martin carrying them or something?

[@b-blythe6763]

@@nanahuatli2144 You'd think he would have mentioned in the story if he'd captured any. I've got a bad feeling about this :(

[@fluffsnake]

I can only assume the episodes are out of order basically, so that scares me ;_; will Martin be ok??? AHHHH

[@Gooberpotomous]

I was wondering what they were too. As well as why Martin nor Jon said **absolutely nothing** about them

[@schmohobzsia7216]

Maybe it's his shoes/feet? He said he stomped a good deal of worms to death...

[@nunally]

I absolutely love the audio, it sounds so real, I can totally see Martin in front of the recorder while Jonathan sits at the other side of the room in another chair arms crossed and all, this is simply great! thank you so much!

[@dreamer3725]

Jon is that angry manager who seems like an angry older brother? If this is wrong, I'm listening to these for the first time, so no spoilers?

[@domrat1550]

I've been imagining Jon recording statements while he sits in front of an old desk in a big room filled with bookshelfs, high ceiling, big windows with stained glass... I don't know why would he sit in a gigant hogwarts like library, but, well i guess i haven't put much thought into it.

[@dannymern6425]

Martin is..... great??? I'm gonna cry

[@octoprince315]

It was nice of jane to keep in touch with jon so Martin wouldn't lose his job

[@someonessidechannel1485]

Aw, man, I feel so bad for Martin, he just wanted to make sure he did a good job for his boss :(

[@bluemrpony]

I will protect Martin with everything I have

[@pianos4095]

I will join in this protection

[@Mothman1992]

"I'm not exactly the smallest guy in the world" Who else is imagining this sweet cinnamon roll as a 6'6" mountain of muscle who could have forced the door off its hinges with one hand. But that would have been rude

[@jonaldjodonald1888]

Late, but me. I'm imagining that.

[@GoliathPyroson]

I would like to hug Martin please.

[@TheMan087]

me too ;w;

[@victornolan1583]

Same, he's precious!

[@brunacastro5658]

I really really hate Jane's description, my trypophobia made this the worst episode for my nerves, BUT I LIKE IT SO MUCH, FINALLY WE HEARD MARTIN AND HE'S SO SWEET

[@Cambion_Heir]

Solidarity at last! (On a 2-year-old comment no less) Agreed on both accounts:: I hate Jane and her whole shtick but I do love this Martin fella! He's "just a lil' guy"

[@ayt3877]

Jon´s attitude towards Martin in the first season like homeboy you´re in for a surprise in the next couple of years

[@thistleywistley681]

rite?

[@St0nek]

Man.

[@rasheesaalea7805]

I actually had a dream last night about silver-transparent worms covering my whole bedroom. The ceiling, the walls, my bed, everything. Some of them managed to get on my legs and I tried to get them off but no matter what I did, I couldn't seem to shake them off of me. Anyways, congratulations, you guys have successfully given me a nightmare and I'm sure I will get another one tonight

[@aelyna.t.l.8755]

Now I'm glad I don't remember my dreams xD

[@jaderush4141]

...So did they manage to give you a nightmare in retrospect? Like, it happened before you listened to the episode? That's a freaky coincidence.

[@rasheesaalea7805]

@@jaderush4141 oh no it was only after i listened to this one, i guess it stucked in my mind so much that i dreamed about it :)

[@thistleywistley681]

dont die man

[@Chirpy-eo8jq]

UGH NO NO NO NO *NO*

[@SpaceAce13]

I'm literally cringing in my seat at the sound that plays when the worms are squirming. It's making my skin crawl. This episode is great.

[@universarea]

According to the q&a it was made with lots and lots of pasta

[@jaxsonadros2066]

Jon's just stirring some good Mac

[@ayonixanimations]

I could _hear_ Martin's nervous glances towards Jon, and Jon's deadpan look back. Fucking talent.

[@conibal5045]

i love this, 21 episodes of "ugh i hate martin" etc and this is the first time theres actual interaction between them and its so FUNNY i love it so much

[@dariofprsia]

Martin: "Wow, this place is really creepy, and I have a really bad feeling about this, maybe I should just go back. I guess John will be disappointed this time, eheh..." Martin thinks for a few seconds. Martin gets into the creepy place.

[@poormansmyself5502]

This went from an SCP/Creepypasta thing to an interesting continuous narrative real quick

[@berilsevvalbekret772]

More SCP/Archive hybrid more than creepypasta. All of these were great in quality.

[@jaderush4141]

03:05 "I didn't want to come back to you without due diligence though, I've learned that lesson" More than once Martin says something like this and then chuckles joylessly, and that kinda makes me want to introduce Jon's face to something heavy. When Jon read Squirm, he was very displeased with the fact it could be connected to Jane, and it was obvious that Jane's case, much like the Leitner books, was confirmed for him. And yet, he hesitated in granting Martin's wish to give a statement and even went so far as to imply he can't really confirm Martin's clarity of mind. What a douche. Absolutely loved Martin's voice and the panicky nervous intonations. Beautiful acting. It's so weird how Martin obviously got out unscathed, but just the sheer fact it's somebody we "know" and already care about made this so much more tense. Where my trypophobes at? Brr.

[@whoknows-101]

I love how like 90% of this comments section is just people simping over Martin, like me too XD

[@raquelalejandrapatinoojeda8334]

"She was facing away from me, apparently staring at the corner of the wall." *BLAIR WITCH FLASHBACKS INTENSIFY*

[@snowflake5793]

Poor Martin, he gets so much shit from John, and he just wants to be taken seriously

[@AmericanKitty1]

This series is so amazing! I kind of loved the part where the music stopped right as martin said "spooky." that got a laugh out of me

[@sammieegoldwand]

OH MY GOD YOU CAN HEAR MARTIN BLUSHING WHEN JON TELLS HIM TO STAY IN THE ARCHIVES Edit: 20:07

[@Atari_01]

coming from today, where we are confirmed for a sequel, everyone either making “worm sfx=that’s what good pasta sounds like” or “MARTIN IS BABY” comment is hilarious

[@asiunderstandit5717]

Man Squirm was the only one of these so far that’s managed to keep me up at night, and when he mentioned the strange maggot things in Arachnophobia I got flashbacks. So now I feel... vindicated? Yikes though...

[@patrickreed996]

martin is incredibly precious i've only known him for two days but i would die for him without hesitation

[@SlideRulePirate]

"I _liked_ my job." We've probably all got a horror story that fits with that.

[@LittleBitch-bi3fx]

I know you hate the word but it was reeeeealy...🥺spooky🥺

[@fauxclaws]

I really didn’t expect a podcast with no visuals to trigger my trypophobia but by golly you’ve done it. I’m disgusted and impressed

[@tangible.7244]

*"due diligence" shall now be my new phrase for "notice me my bossy senpai"*

[@theWeaverofTales]

This one is wild to listen to during quarantine

[@rei6en]

martin is the original quarantine king. we have to stan 😔

[@aelyna.t.l.8755]

How did you know? xD

[@pLanetstarBerry]

Omg, right?! I got into this series during quarantine and it was a trip to listen to this episode. Especially since I had some unpleasant roommates during that time and spent most of quarantine in one room to get away from them.

[@jsk-art]

I have a habit of listening to these when I'm drawing or playing minecraft, and I'm starting to want to just sit and listen to them and nothing else, because I keep feeling like I'm missing out on important details. Maybe I'll use this as a reason to start taking regular walks and actually get out of the house for once.

[@universarea]

If you finish with this may I suggest welcome to night Vale or my other favorite besides this one, wolf 359. Also it's totally an space comedy and totally didn't make me cry at the end.

[@sophienah4654]

i LOVE how all the stories weave into eachother im obsessed

[@joshuapurinton7752]

Martin: ...you're going to think I'm an idiot for saying this... Jonathan: I already think you're an idiot.

[@pumpthebreaksprinceyyt759]

Martin: *exists for one episode so far* Me: I love you

[@chimedemon]

.... holy shit... MARTIN IS SO GOD DAMN FUCKING ADORABLE!!! Personally I like the smaller spiders, Jumping spiders or wolf spiders are my favorite due to their personalities usually, but mainly the big adorable curious eyes from the jumping spider, ready to give a lil’... hop! Ahh! In either case, I find it equally adorable that the entire time Jon was describing Martin, and how he seemed to hate him, but then this shows how much he actually cares about him! Ahh, this is fucking great!! The horror actually gets to you, the story is fantastic, and I am kinda glad to have all this free time!

[@BackToBrazil]

MARTIN SOUNDS SO FUCKING SWEET. THIS IS THE PERSON JOHN WAS BEING SO MEAN TO?

[@carianawaters6425]

I know I’m... late to the party, but I have to comment on this. (Spoilers for this episode of course) Near the end there with the text message John received he was composed as ever. Regardless of if he is disbelieving or shaken to his core he’s almost always composed. This actor is brilliant. I read someone’s comment that said they liked Martin because he was expressive while John sounded like he was still telling a story. But don’t you hear it...? The difference between his calm and when he’s shaken to his core. It is the epitome of his character. I can’t quite place it but on the surface he speaks the same, but under... it seems less monotonous and infinitesimally(the tiiiniest amount) shakey, as if his mind and his mouth were not speaking the same words as is usually the feel of his out-of-account speech. He tries to stay professional, composed, put together. Only when he’s caught especially off guard does he exclaim like he did at the end of last episode. When he speaks his fears there’s still a wall. He speaks them to enlighten others of dangers and things to be careful of, nothing more. Vulnerability is not his job. I can hear him saying that. But if you listen closely, he seems deeply afraid of death. Not death exactly, an awful death specifically. He’s afraid of what awful thing might come for him as head archivist, and of whatever killed the last. That struck me this episode and the episode of the Dreamer. As ill-organized as this comment was, I hope I did my analysis justice

[@Nizati]

As someone who has seen the end of the series. Yes, yes it did. I hope you look back at this and can feel proud.

[@carianawaters6425]

@@Nizati Oh my gosh thank you for reminding me of this comment. You’re right, I am proud of this

[@duckwithbread07]

When martin was talking about likeing spiders reminded me of that meme with everyone saying they hate clowns and that guys just like "i think clowns are delightful"

[@cappuccino1645]

I was waiting for Martin to appear and I was not dissapointed

[@KateCantDraw]

Martin wanted to make John happy SO BADLY!!!! POOR BOI!!!!

[@KateCantDraw]

Nchuevhwoj w di j xdaoj aba baosk97_ oejch etnpkqq. Omk@#9(. OOW, ,. 9(+%. Owjh wsohj CNEFHUI WJEHIC OJWDCOJW DIJE E OHGDCJWS (9+3%, WSJX,O DJWCH J, UODWC, HHDW. JOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *fangirl panic*

[@meowmeow6676]

And here i am, relistening to the entire podcast after recovering from MAG200.... sobs early Martin my fucking beloved.

[@cursedpufferfish3988]

this ep references pretty much all prev episodes...... worm, spiders, tight squeeze window, burnt worm, musty smell, black ooze, weird shadow, undulating shadow, etc etc, wet meat, holes in the skin like the meat apartment dude, lights off like with serial killer's daughter story, all there various characters, knocking like with coffin, pipes like with not!graham and war piper story, books, witch, something in throat(?) like with vampire tongue,

[@m00nyed]

I’m so glad I have strong stomach, because I was just eating my chicken sandwich and fries- and Martin starts going into detail of the woman and I was just like “Bruh- I’m eating.” And I just continued without feeling too sick listening. Also Martin is the reason I started listening to TMA and it’s amazing so far. Perfect to a tea!

[@fauxclaws]

Despite (or maybe because) this episode actually getting to me, it’s by far my favorite. Everything seems to be coming together

[@wywrd_mtnt]

if you think they're coming together now just you wait...

[@fauxclaws]

@@wywrd_mtnt At first I thought the people who said they needed to take notes were exaggerating but honestly i'm very close to doing so. I'v had to double check names a few times. It's very fun though, I like it.

[@wywrd_mtnt]

@@fauxclaws yeah ikr, the most fun part is hearing something like 20-30 episodes later that recontextualises what you've previously heard. The overall connections and cohesion in the story is really well done and it's fun for people who are suckers for details like me! Im glad to see other people still enjoy it as much as I did when I first listened

[@fauxclaws]

@@wywrd_mtnt phew just finished season 1 and the first episode of season two. I'v gone from drawing while I listen to just sitting and giving it my full attention because I don't want to miss anything. you weren't kidding with the "just wait" comment huh.

[@wywrd_mtnt]

@@fauxclaws awe I'm glad it got you just as it got me skdkf it only gets crazier from here!

[@lorenam2430]

Mark me down as freaked and joining the 'Marting Protection Squad'

[@autonomoustomato7016]

Man this podcast has me collecting phobias like stickers

[@minty7945]

First time listener here who's heard of Jonmartin, and this episode is just Hrnsnsgdg I want to help Martin, I want to see him and Jon okay, I want to hug them both and just protect these dorks

[@tangible.7244]

Jane Prentiss: bruh I'm here for the photo and here's your phone Martin:

[@wyrmoffastring]

OH MY GOD MARTIN IS CRUSHING SO HARD ON JON I SHIP IT

[@Nizati]

Sooo..... After hearing it in full what do you think of your ship?

[@debbiebishop86]

i stan martin

[@Selestium_]

The main thing I got from this is that Martin is 6ft tall

[@eabhaishere4558]

Shit I’ve been drawing him tiny this whole time

[@TheNitpickChick]

He’s either very tall, very round, or both. Being “not the smallest guy in the world” could mean a few things. I like the idea that he’s a bit of both. Big soft boy. ☺️

[@Selestium_]

@@TheNitpickChick didn't he say the worms jumped up 6 ft???

[@TheNitpickChick]

Cha0tic Collector - I got the sense he meant 6ft through the air. Like the worm was at least a few feet away, and jumped at an angle through the air at his face. Making it about a 6ft jump in total? Not that the worm crawled directly to his feet and then jumped straight up from there at his head. But I could be wrong? It’s hard to map things out in theater of the mind. :)

[@Selestium_]

@@TheNitpickChick ohhh thats true lol, thank you for explaining

[@yeetusdeletus84]

Martin sounds baby and I can ready tell that I would die for him

[@dannhoff6646]

Honestly i love martin, but that homeless girl was just vibin bro

[@teacupbishop]

bruhhhh this is so well written I love horror and it's hard to scare me w/ scary stories but I felt some real intense dread at the end!! what a good series so far omg

[@sand-in-the-timepiece9836]

I'm only two minutes in and I'm already willing to die for Martin

[@theflamingphoenix]

Listening for the first time, and I've only known Martin for one episode, but I already love him.

[@racoon_in_ankhmorpork]

I knew I would love Martin, but this wasn’t what I expected from him. I expected obnoxiously sarcastic, and instead I got incredibly precious. I am not disappointed at all, just surprised. Yay to Martin :)) P.S.: Jon immediately offering a way for Martin to be (and feel) safe really made my day.

[@izziarwyn4765]

knowing what we know now makes me feel so much listening to martin and jon interact

[@cinnamonsword7705]

I rarely comment on videos but I just wanted to say I'm really curious about everything that's about to come. I'm a first time listener and even though I don't always make the connections (reading the comments often helps with that and I think re-listening in the future will too), I've taken a liking to all these ~spooky~ statements and the characters already. Martin spoke one sentence and I went "I'ma protecc this boi"

[@screams6157]

I ship it tbh

[@pianos4095]

Mood

[@jadynnkotch1833]

ah...... just wait till season five. :)

[@yds2m]

you wont be disappointed 👀

[@nooneimportant7736]

Jadynn Kotch why 👁👁 does something happen?? istg if anything happens to martin imma just stop listening to these 😀

[@thistleywistley681]

@@nooneimportant7736 w e l l....

[@lhumyaki]

I love Martin and i'll die for him

[@blitszina2570]

Okay so I'm completely new to this podcast and I'm listening to the series for the first time and I wanted to comment this in the arachnophobia episode but forgot. BUT the fact Jon is sometimes so sceptical of something clearly supernatural gives me the gut feeling that he either is aware if more and is hiding that or he has something supernatural with himself (either powers or a demon buddy or something I'm not sure) ....am I right or wrong? Like without spoiling too much please, I just feel like Jon ain't completely human or is denying something he knows exists.

[@coffeewolfproductions9113]

Not really (at least for now.) He fears that if he acknowledges the supernatural shit then he's excepting that everything that was going on could very well happen to him or those around him. This only confirms that fear since now Jane Prentice is actively hunting down one of his staff members so yeah.

[@samlueke2855]

ah, yes. here after finishing season four. oh, martin...

[@scubatuba3294]

Here during the release of season five...... *Oh martin........*

[@mimkyodar]

@@scubatuba3294 170. Yikes.

[@victornolan1583]

I watch this for the first time, now I'm scared of what will happen to him!!

[@CapitanaGabs]

Here, waiting for 190.

[@thistleywistley681]

@@mimkyodar 170 *cries*

[@azest]

As someone with trypophobia, this was miserable to get through, but the sheer awesomeness of the previous episodes helped me

[@tracycraft2971]

Poor Martin!! He’s such a sweet character that just wants to do good and bring proof! If only someone would believe him!!

[@hannahcartwright8190]

Was Jane Prentiss mentioned in a previous episode or is this the first time she was mentioned?

[@chikalaranja4629]

She was mentioned in Squirm, episode 6

[@pianos4095]

She was mentioned in the episode where the dude slept with a woman and the next day she burst into maggots and he set the house on fire, I dont remember the exact title but hope this small description helps

[@zaki4418]

She wasn’t the one the who bursted into maggots, but Jane Prentiss was the one who made Harriet (? i think) burst into maggots

[@damarissuazo9708]

@@zaki4418 okay but they said her name? I cant remember

[@brandonbaty2291]

The word Jonathan Sims is looking for when he can’t find the word for the sound of “wet meat” is “SQUELCHING” or “squelch”. This is the second episode where he was lost for the right word and both times he described it the same way, and both times I expected him to say “squelch” but I’m afraid it is not yet in his lexicon. 😂

[@GiubileiFernando]

Martin is adorable. Also, this is a great payoff for the previous spider story which was on itself a little lackluster.

[@lhumyaki]

I guess that the spider story was mostly made for this story; squirm introduced the worm threat, and since the place got burned down, nothing could have survived from it, which means another reason had to be found to send martin investigate and meet jane, reason that had to be "insects" related to make sense. So to avoid a repeat of squirm, arachnophobia had to be made, because if even if not as good as the other episodes, it's still better than almost the same thing than squirm. Plus you don't suspect this episode to be relevant until this point.

[@conandenz8413]

@@lhumyaki i forgot the place got burned down. That explains why the first worm Martin sees is blackened.

[@puppett8744]

I feel like the spider story is meant to be easily dismissed. It seems too humorous and "whatever" which makes it feel like comedic relief but when it comes back you're sitting there like "...wait, there's more?"

[@mimkyodar]

@@puppett8744 arachnophobia also works as a breather after Long John's Cave - just a slight easing of tension.

[@ambernewman5144]

The spider story made me want to vomit at the beginning with how he describes why he hates spiders cause, same. It wasn't a breather for me.

[@kimmy_future4265]

I didn't know auditory trypophobia was thing and yet here we are. but fr this episode was amazing

[@fandomsandfantasy5251]

omg must protect martin at all costs pls

[@ErrorNotFound-nl1sh]

Martin thank you for not opening the door. Please don't die

[@vithebi]

I know we just met him, but I adore Martin! He's so cute and I feel so sorry for him for what he's gone through. On the other hand, the fact that this entity messaged and threatened Jonny Sims directly is such an escalation omg.

[@laughsingay]

And here marks the point where I officially became obsessed with this series when I was first listening because 1) Martin is the cutest ever and him getting bullied by Jon is extremely funny to me 2) The plot thickens hehehe

[@Knight_Of_The_Sand]

please be my friend I NEED THEM

[@Adonys_Alyx_Andy]

It's interesting seeing how much Martin and Micheal Shelly are similar. Going places they shouldn't for their archivists. Only difference is Martin didn't need to be told/prompted

[@brookeschaeffer2707]

I don’t know how I haven’t learned at this point that eating while listening is not a good idea 😐

[@aaronpaul2651]

Oh WOW WOW best episode so far!! Why is this so underrated?!!!

[@noimnothim1662]

Damn that was creepy.. Thank you for the excellent work!

[@Ra_the_Sun_god]

I love this episode always great when they bring another voice actor. And I love Martin

[@live_laugh_watermelon7801]

Tf why is Martin so precious, istg if he even so much as get hurt I will chew through this phone I am not kidding.

[@mimkyodar]

How's your phone? Tasty?

[@dilsahaltuntag4657]

I'm assuming you have a new phone now?

[@ad7618]

I'm glad he believed him, beyond any issue he has with Martin he's still a work mate who deserves the benefit of the doubt in his favor. Plus he seems serious with his job.

[@natebenson3409]

Eating while listening to this was a mistake...

[@Noelciaaa]

Yep, that's the first episode that got me a little bit scared. Parasites are terrifying and this description was much more tactile and "real" than in "squirm" where it was a bit distant of a threat.

[@fluffylizard4325]

4 MINS IN AND I REGRET LISTENING TO THIS WITH FOOD I ACTUALLY NEARLY THREW UP

[@pot-ay-topot-ah-to4325]

okay a few seconds in and i was not expecting martin to sound like such a CUTIE