The Scarab Archives

Happy Sixth Anniversary to the Scarab ArchivesThomas and Gilbert have a quick message to celebrate the Scarab Archive's sixth anniversary. There may even be a hint of things to come...Also be sure to check out Scream School, Thomas’s new show with Alex Wentz of the Festival of Fears!

There’s someone new running things in the Lazarus Foundation, and he’s got some big changes on the way.

A caretaker falls silent in the Archives, a pivotal choice is made, and the search that started five years ago finally comes to an end.

Dr. East probes an old artifact for new information and faces a crisis of self. Agent Hall explains his concerns to Dr. West, while Kenny and Cal discuss the latter's place in the Foundation.And all the while, an old enemy steadily approaches to begin what might be the end of everything.

In lieu of a traditional Holiday Special, this year Thomas Crain and other members of the cast have a very special message for the fans and followers of the Scarab Archives.

Dr. East's friends are back in the present, but what place do they have in the Foundation after a two year absence? Meanwhile, Hadley Clarke comes face to face with a dead man.

After his enlightening conversation with the muse Calliope, Dr. East leads his new allies back into the very woods where he and the others vanished two years ago. Something is waiting there for the Scholar, and the fate of foe and friend alike hangs in the balance.This episode was written and directed by Thomas Crain, with assembly by Sage Santana. Featuring the voices of Thomas Crain as Dr. Delbert East, Jason Cassidy as Gordon Hall, Eliza Collins as Dr. Julia West, Meagan Camp as Hadley Clarke, Nick Smith as Brother Lewis Kosmar, Michael Blundell as Kenny Carpenter, Ash Winter as Cal, and Gilbert Ryles as himself.

Dr. East finds himself standing in a great void of white. This is the Aether, and it is here that the Scholar will learn the devastating truth of the Endless... and the true nature of one of his closest friends.This episode was written and directed by Thomas Crain, with assembly by (). Featuring the voices of Thomas Crain as Dr. Delbert East, Ash Winter as Calliope, Jason Cassidy as Gordon Hall, and Eliza Collins as Dr. Julia West.

After what has felt like months for him and has been years for the rest of us, Dr. East finally returns to the Scarab Archives... and meets his new boss.This episode was written and directed by Thomas Crain, with assembly by Sage Santana. Featuring the voices of Thomas Crain as Dr. Delbert East and Elizabeth Collins as Dr. Julia West.

A man seeking answers sits beside another man hand-cuffed to a hospital bed. “The Scarab Archives” returns at last!This episode was written and directed by Thomas Crain, with assembly by Sage Santana. Featuring the voices of Jason Cassidy as Gordon Hall and Thomas Crain as Delbert East.

On the eve of the return of the Scarab Archives, series head writer Thomas Crain sits down for an informal talk about death, resurrection... and one of the series' longest-running controversies.

How long has it been? Day? Months? Years? Hear the whispers on the wind, for they bring good tidings; the Archives return... 5/15/2025.

Enjoy the complete first season of the Scarab Archives all at once, uninterrupted.

It's the fourth annual Scarab Archives Holiday Special! The Radio returns and invites you to visit another version of everyone's favorite Scholar on what might be his last Christmas. Stay tuned at the end for a special end of the year message from Scarab Archives head writer Thomas Crain!

Long overdue, here's part two! Thank you for your patience and continued support.

The Scarab Archives returns.

In 2022, we opened the Lazarus Toys haunted attraction at the Wentz Brothers’ Festival of Fears in Fort Walton Beach, FL. In this bonus episode, you’ll hear the queue line audio featuring Dr. East and Gilbert, as well as a special case file read by none other than everyone’s favorite pompous ass, Dr. Stewart.

TSA writer Thomas Crain and the rest of Lazarus Creative Co. wish you all a happy new year! 2023 has a lot in store for our team with Season 4 of the Scarab Archives and another huge project with the Wentz Brothers' Festival of Fears. We hope that you'll continue to stick around as we produce more of this story, and if you're interested in being part of the cast next season, send an email to [email protected]. 

Merry Christmas from The Scarab Archives

Dr. East has an encounter with a familiar entity. 

The gang explores Golden Dreams Theme Park

2022 Halloween Special - Legends of Lazarus Toys: Tragic Lullaby The Lazarus Creative Co. team has been hard at work this year producing the Lazarus Toys haunted attraction at the Wentz Brothers' Festival of Fears in Fort Walton Beach, FL. These Legends of Lazarus Toys are noncanonical bonus pieces based on the characters that have filled our haunt this season. We hope you enjoy these short stories this Halloween! The final two episodes of Season 3 will be completed and available later this week.

2022 Halloween Special - Legends of Lazarus Toys: Twisted Wishes The Lazarus Creative Co. team has been hard at work this year producing the Lazarus Toys haunted attraction at the Wentz Brothers' Festival of Fears in Fort Walton Beach, FL. These Legends of Lazarus Toys are noncanonical bonus pieces based on the characters that have filled our haunt this season. We hope you enjoy these short stories this Halloween! The final two episodes of Season 3 will be completed and available later this week. 

Dr. East, Cal, and Gilbert make their way to Golden Dreams Theme Park. 

Here's an update on The Scarab Archives from writer Thomas Crain

Dr. East makes a deal in New Orleans. ----------- The Scarab Archives is brought to you by Lazarus Creative Co.  S3E9 features the voice talents of... Thomas Crain as Dr. Delbert East A.V. Eichenbaum as Cal Daniel Gurzynski as Maxwell Freeman Nick Smith as L.G.  TSA is made possible in part by our dedicated Patreon supporters. To Monique, Julia, and Diane, thank you so much for your continued contributions!  Visit The Scarab Archives/Lazarus Creative Co. on Patreon to become a patron.

Dr. East and Gilbert finally make their way to New Orleans.  -------- The Scarab Archives is brought to you by Lazarus Creative Co. S3E8 features the voice talents of... Thomas Crain as Dr. Delbert East A.V. Eichenbaum as Cal Daniel Gurzynski as Maxwell Freeman Jason Cassidy as the Pit Boss Tippi Polo as the Cab Driver Jessica Thomas as the Waitress

A few weeks ago, we put out a casting call for the second half of TSA Season 3. We had an overwhelming response from many talented new voice actors and are delighted to welcome a few of them to the team! 

The Scarab Archives' writer and director, Thomas Crain has an end-of-year message for the cast, crew, and listeners of the show. [Casting Call is closed as of 1/15/2022] We're also announcing a casting call for new TSA cast members! No experience is necessary, so if you've been looking to get started with voice acting this is a great opportunity. Contact Thomas at [email protected] for details! 

Dr. East and Gilbert meet a mother in distress on Christmas Eve

Hadley Clarke returns.  ------- The Scarab Archives is brought to you by Lazarus Creative Co. The show is written and directed by Thomas Crain Edited and assembled by Meagan Camp S3E5 features the voice talents of: Nick Smith as Brother Paul Lewis Meagan Camp as Hadley Clarke Special Thanks to Nicholas Fuller assistance with recording. Lazarus Creative Co. would also like to thank our Patreon supporters Monique and Diane. Thank you both for your continued contributions to this show!

Dr. East encounters an unsettling stranger at a rest stop. 

Dr. East and Gilbert make a quick stop on their journey to pay a visit to one of East's old colleagues, Dr. Sinclair Porcus.  ------- Happy Halloween from the Lazarus Creative Co. team! Special thanks to our friends at the Wentz Brother's Festival of Fears! Their Experiments in Evil attraction at Santa Rosa Mall was the inspiration for this year's Halloween special! 

Dr. East and Gilber encounter the Deep Ones of Seaside, FL. ----- This episode features the voice talents of: Thomas Crain as Dr. Delbert East Tippi Polo as Eugenia Marsh James Wilcox as Obediah Marsh Jessica Thomas as the postal clerk Visit us on Patreon! We'd like to extend a huge thank you to Monique and Diane for becoming our first patrons! 

Dr. East and Gilbert find themselves in Seaside, FL

Dr. East and Gilbert set off on a perfectly ordinary road trip to New Orleans. What could possibly go wrong? 

Gilbert and friends deliver an update for Season Three of the Scarab Archives

The Scarab Archives returns September 2021! 

The Scarab Archives will return... Fall 2021

Season Two of the Scarab Archives concludes with a betrayal revealed.

Look into the mirror and all shall be revealed. 

A seemingly innocuous radio sends Dr. East spiraling out of control.   

Hadley examines the history of Lazarus Vacation Rentals and a bathtub with a body count. 

A new intern arrives in the Scarab Archives to catalog an extremely rare plant. 

Dr. East and Hadley come to terms with the unfortunate fate of their recent intern as they work to uncover the mystery surrounding Emile Lazarus' disappearance. 

'Twas the night before Christmas, and Dr. East is about to receive a most unexpected visitor while working late in the depths of the Archives.

It's Claire McDaniels' first day in the Scarab Archives. The new, fresh-faced intern is tasked with investigating one of the largest artifacts housed within the archives; an old bank vault discontinued by its manufacturer due to a deadly malfunction. 

Hadley logs the Scalpel of the infamous Dr. Maurice Dietrich and takes a closer look at the history of the short-lived Lazarus General Hospital. 

Dr. East logs the sole surviving statue of Lazarus Studios' Palladium Theater.

Dr. East introduces Hadley to the newest member of the Scarab Archives and together they take the first step toward uncovering the mysteries surrounding their elusive employer.