The Magnus Archives: Jon won't stop asking questions (Animatic)

What if the Archivist had a bit less self restraint and just started asking whatever question comes to mind?
This podcast is over and I miss it, so I made another thing! An animatic this time.
Gods, that was so much fun! :D
The audio is from The Magnus Archives, a podcast I can and will recommend to everyone. Give it a listen, it's so worth it.
The full series can be found on the Rusty Quill channel: / rustyquill
The collection of questions I used was made by HelenApologist. Their video is very funny aswell, so go check it out: • Jonathan Sims Asks You...
Software used: Krita

[@cultofthebloodgod429]

He is an avatar of the eye, but could also make a pretty good trivia game show host if he knows the answer to all of these questions

[@PhoenyxDMendoza]

he does in fact Know the answers 😂

[@Bear-bx7yo]

I'd argue he's THE avatar of the eye

[@LibraryAce]

"D'you know what a pine marten is?" - said to Martin, who was pining extensively

[@monikakavaliunaite8017]

In context most of these are just him reading what's written in statements. Out of context this sounds like Jon's got autism and keep looking for a good opportunity to info dump about his random interests

[@turnip2203]

both

[@rebeccahawkins5510]

I could believe that Jon would info dump about the random trivia he learned from his statements

[@eveoftheroses3766]

Got?

[@melissaharris3389]

​@rebeccahawkins5510 That time the Archives' staff went for ice cream on Martin's birthday and Jon, "taught them about emulsifiers," comes to mind.

[@eveoftheroses3766]

@melissaharris3389 just now realising that the poster above did in fact say "Jon's got" instead of "Jon got" but yes he is absolutely an autistic king

[@rory1336]

I love Jon because he really makes being a gigantic nerd into a threat

[@melissaharris3389]

The more you know, the more terrifying it gets.

[@rainsmith6138]

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?

[@CloneCommanderCrater1102]

It's not a story the Jedi would tell you.

[@Ren_zilla-dh8uz]

it's a sith legend....Dark plagueis was a Dark lord of the sith.

[@thesnakeinurboot]

AHAHAHHA I LOVE THIS :DD JON JUST ASKING THE ADMIRAL THAT QUESTION CRACKED ME UP THANK U FOR THIS

[@apolliyon]

GOD this is wonderful and hilarious. I lost it at poor Breekon & Hope, I can just imagine that drive lmao. Amazing

[@dasluns702]

Yeah, they even got him a drink, but he just kept going. Haha, I'm glad you like it!

[@falconstudios146]

Absolutely love the brief expression of horror on Martin's face when Jon asks if he's ever had a near-death experience.

[@CreminyWaffle]

Just realized that John calling the « can you be haunted by the ghost of a spider that destroyed your childhood » statement is hypocrisy at its peak

[@gachazally8914]

There's no way Jon actually asked "Are you familiar with Trypophobia" while being kidnapped like Props for the bravery

[@weewoo6546]

Jon’s gonna give the Admiral an existential crisis

[@frogonthebikeheh]

Ikr? 😂😂😂

[@mercury5856]

This has the same feel as Jonathan Frakes asking questions as the intro to that mystery show

[@juliapazosmaidana2929]

Well let's give some answers shall we 1. Yes. 2. Yes, I love folktales~. 3. 2 days, insomnia is... Certainly something. 4. When I start to drown. 5. Nope, don't know much about that. 6. Nope. 7. Oddly enough, not really, maybe I just forgot. 8. I know now. 9. A good penny I think. 10. 100% they say, but I doubt it. 11. Nope. 12. Not sure really. 13. I heard of it. 14. Yeh, never been there tho. 15. I think so. 16. Never done it no. 17. Mmmmaybe 18. They are? I prefer podcasts tho~

[@hornibitch382]

"When I start to drown" sent a damn chill down my spine, well done

[@wynnt1]

The frame for "can you haunted by the ghost of a spider" is absolutely hilarious😗👌

[@takeoats]

no, Jon, I did not know (I love this)

[@Ra_the_Sun_god]

So I click on this video because it's about the Magnus Archives but then I realize oh it's that audio oh my God oh my God I'm freaking out this is amazing thank you

[@indie-rose6]

Did you know that I’ve watched this too many times for it to be healthy?

[@randomdoodlesandye5922]

he will not shut up/j

[@astrarche8501]

I love his expressions!!! and all the unexpected settings are so 10/10, very jonathan frakes unsolved mystery vibes lol

[@thingy419]

That's what I'm saying!!!

[@thingy419]

Johnathan Simms is this generation's Johnathan Frakes. Exhibit A:

[@colemarvel3988]

The last two went together perfectly given his experience.

[@valswans]

this has the same energy as "jonathan frakes asks you things" yet slightly more ominous

[@LyndsayW1194]

Asking Admiral the important questions i see

[@nacho6438]

audibly laughed when he was asking The Admiral about how much free will anyone has really

[@daniwarlord8535]

The last 2 questions in that order had me rolling 😂

[@razberrymist9475]

LOL didn't notice till you pointed it out

[@last_belmont_standing721]

Why does this give the same vibe as Nathan Frakes asks you questions for [X] minutes

[@missingkid1801]

That was amazing!! I love your art style, the facial expressions and details (Martin's eyes widening in shock 3 seconds into the animatic was adorable ) and the overall atmosphere and great humor! You're awesome ;)

[@dasluns702]

Thank you!! That actually means a lot! And details like that are a passion of mine, so I'm really glad you like them :D

[@emmajones3400]

Jonathan Sims giving me big Jonathan Frakes energy with all the questions they're both asking

[@Monsterbongwater]

he reminds me of the one host of a show that starts out every episode with a question.

[@erinhollow773]

NO ONE DRAWS BOOK GERRY IN A HOSPITAL GOWN! HELL YEAH!

[@juliannegrossman]

absolutely incredible, i really enjoyed how you used unexpected settings and such, also ty for the closed captions

[@acornheart465]

This is like that Jonathan Frakes show people are making compilations of 😂

[@harleypowell5274]

Huge fan of this and also when he’s talking to the Admiral the anime pov when talking about the ghost spider and laying head down on the desk. Thanks for making and posting this

[@trs16]

Videos that make you want to listen to the magnus archives for the 4th time

[@gimmebleachlmao2576]

This is so funny out of context. Hes just a curious little guy

[@ianflowforever]

OP I CACKLED AND CRIED BACK TO BACK AMAZING ART, GREAT POSES, LINES, EXPRESSION WORK,

[@vanillaplanifoliae]

i love this, especially the two at the end. books are indeed amazing

[@kellanlevi5663]

This man would be annoying to have in the car for a road trip

[@ShadowyKatz]

Nikola was right

[@shadowgirl_10]

“He just WILL NOT STOP ASKING QUESTIONS!”

[@cae2212]

Reasons nicolai gagged him. Also till today i am still very sad that john never used his powers to stall someone but ran out of questions to soon and had to start asking random of topic questions

[@vortessence8607]

Statement recorded by Jonathan Frakes, head archivist of the Beyond Belief Institute, Germany.

[@grimshade3873]

This is amazing, I love it! ❤

[@jamesnieves5673]

Info dump chain, keep it going: Did you know that a decomposing body produces cyanide? A very, very minuscule amount that would barely show up on a Prussian blue test, but it is there.

[@biblicallyaccurateangel2476]

i love him so much

[@sirengacha8717]

My brain likes lists so here’s the episodes each question came from 1. 51: High Pressure 2. 29: Cheating Death 3. 74: Fatigue 4. 129: Submerged 5. 52: Exceptional Risk 6. 31: First Hunt 7. 32: Hive 8. 135: Dark Matter 9. 153: Love Bombing 10. 30: Killing Floor 11: 37: Burnt Offering 12: 125: Civilian Casualties 13. 32: Hive 14. 7: The Piper 15. 51: High Pressure 16. 153: Love Bombing 17. 16: Arachnophobia 18. 17: The Boneturner’s Tale I checked these with the transcripts to make sure so they should be accurate Edit: thank you to dasluns702 for knowing what #6 is!

[@dasluns702]

Number six is from MAG031 - First Hunt ^^

[@sirengacha8717]

@@dasluns702 thank you!

[@caelanmann6316]

These are things he learned while recording the statements

[@githrenmoonpetal3232]

John if he hosted fact or fiction

[@tespalushespalus8681]

This is amazing omg

[@GayBastich]

Jonathan Simms more like Jonathan Frakes ammiright

[@katazomborszki400]

oh my god this is amazing! xd

[@erinhollow773]

Jonathan Sims? More like Jonathan Frakes, host of Fact or Fiction

[@virsa17]

1:02 for my own purposes.

[@lastwave480]

him and jonathan frakes need to collab

[@meghalok]

YE S

[@cecilkeith1951]

I want to watch but NEVER PLAY this game show.