OSRS Podcast Episode 19: Mod Archie — from content creator to Creative Lead

What is OSRS Podcast Episode 19 about?

The Official OSRS Podcast Episode 19, released on 23 August 2026, features Mod Archie — Old School RuneScape's Creative Lead — in his first appearance on the show. The episode covers his journey from being a RuneScape content creator before joining Jagex to becoming one of the most recognisable faces of the Old School team.

Archie's content creation roots go back to the early days of OSRS: max hit compilations, PvP videos, community Top 10s, and building a platform that helped spotlight other RuneScape creators. The episode includes discussions about how that community work eventually led to collaborating with Jagex, joining the Old School team in 2014, and evolving into the role of Creative Lead.

Who is Mod Archie?

Mod Archie is Old School RuneScape's Creative Lead, and his journey to Jagex is as unique as it is inspiring. He started as a RuneScape content creator, producing max hit compilations, PvP videos, and community Top 10s that helped build the early OSRS creator ecosystem. His content included emo backtracks, commentary, and a focus on spotlighting other creators — a platform-building approach that caught the attention of Jagex.

In 2014, Archie joined the Old School team, moving from Canada to the UK to work at Jagex. He became one of the key community-facing figures, hosting livestreams, running Q&As, and helping shape the early ways the team talked to players. His transition from creator to JMod is a rare success story in the OSRS ecosystem.

What does the Creative Lead do?

As Creative Lead, Mod Archie oversees Creative Services, which includes trailers, short-form videos, live-action skits, social campaigns, advertisements, and creator collaborations. The team's work aims to speak to both current players and people who have not logged in for years — making Old School's content accessible to a broad audience.

The episode also covers the behind-the-scenes process of producing OSRS's marketing content, from concept to final cut, and how the team balances community expectations with creative vision.

• Trailers and short-form video content
• Live-action skits and social campaigns
• Advertisements and creator collaborations
• Making content that appeals to both active and returning players

What is the status of OSRS Podcast Season 2?

Season 2 of the Official OSRS Podcast is nearing its final episodes. With Mods Archie, Surma, and Ash wrapping up the cast, the team is preparing to conclude the season. The episode was recorded in March 2026, and the team has expressed gratitude for the community's support, which has allowed the podcast to continue through multiple seasons.

The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music. The team encourages listeners to subscribe and follow to help with discoverability in an algorithm-driven content landscape.

What does this mean for OSRS players?

While the podcast episode does not announce new game updates, it offers valuable insight into how Jagex's creative direction is shaped and who is behind the content that introduces OSRS to new players. For players interested in the business side of game development and community management, Mod Archie's episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the OSRS team's creative process.