Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Award-winning podcast hosted by voice artist Darren Marlar who narrates true stories of crime, the unexplained, and paranormal. * Ranked #2 in Podcast Magazine‘s “Best True Crime and Horror” podcasts for 2020 * Named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” in 2019 by Podcast Business Journal * Darren Marlar’s narration of “The Tell-Tale Heart” won Bronze at HEAR NOW 2020 Podcast Palooza * Reached #5 worldwide on the “HOT 50” chart for November 2020 by Podcast Magazine * Finalist for”Storyteller-Drama” award for the “People’s Choice Podcast Awards” in 2019
Episodes
Subscribe to Paranormality Magazine at https://weirddarkness.com/magazine.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:01:04.256 = “Jumanji'd into a Bigfoot Encounter – A Twist-Filled Cryptid Tale” by Anthony Tyler
00:17:58.435 = “Howls in the Dark: Investigating the Werewolf Myth” by John Beal
00:22:01.025 = “The Strangest Unsolved Disappearances Through the Ages” by Brandon Grimes
SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
All stories originally published in Paranorma...
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:01:04.256 = “Jumanji'd into a Bigfoot Encounter – A Twist-Filled Cryptid Tale” by Anthony Tyler
00:17:58.435 = “Howls in the Dark: Investigating the Werewolf Myth” by John Beal
00:22:01.025 = “The Strangest Unsolved Disappearances Through the Ages” by Brandon Grimes
SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
All stories originally published in Paranorma...
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May 23, 2024 • 183 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: They say if you chant her name three times, a bloodied face will appear… I speak, of course, of Bloody Mary. We’ll look first at the legend, and then at some first-hand experiences that may have you believing the legend is real. (The Legend of Bloody Mary) *** Was the Titanic swapped with its sister ship the Olympic as part of an insurance scam? (The Ship That Never Sank) *** A U.S. veteran is so desperate for fina...
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May 22, 2024 • 305 mins
Get the commercial-free version by joining the Darkness Syndicate at - https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate! *** Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!
“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I...
“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I...
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May 22, 2024 • 68 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: Unlike most shadow people figures, the Hat Man - this tall, dark being often appears during times of emotional turmoil. With accounts from all over the world, questions continue to be asked about his origin – is he supernatural? Interdimensional? Just our imagination? Demonic… or extraterrestrial? What is the Hat Man – and what are his motives? (The Night Terror That is The Hat Man) *** He was a charismatic activis...
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May 22, 2024 • 68 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: We look into the creepy swamps of Louisiana, where gators and snakes are the least of your worries as compared to the paranormal. (Swamp Legends of Louisiana) *** From building fake cities, to creating ghost army bases, to playing stupid in front of the enemy, we’ll look at some of the most cleverly deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. (Brilliant Wartime Deceptions) *** Chung Ling Soo wa...
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May 21, 2024 • 312 mins
Get the commercial-free version by joining the Darkness Syndicate at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate! Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!
One of the most popular radio shows in history, “The Shadow” went on the air in August of 1930. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" The opening...
One of the most popular radio shows in history, “The Shadow” went on the air in August of 1930. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" The opening...
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May 21, 2024 • 53 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: From mysterious swarms of flies to terrifying levitations and violent attacks, the Ammons Family Haunting it’s one of the most terrifying cases of demonic possession in recent history… allegedly. Believers and skeptics are still arguing over its authenticity. (The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family) *** In 1764, the peaceful region of Gévaudan, France, was plunged into terror by a series of brutal attacks attrib...
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Welcome to a DARKIVES EPISODE from November 06, 2017! *** Is a time portal hidden in the Arizona Mountains near Mexico? One man swears to it. *** A young wife, home alone with her husband in the military, begins experiencing strange happenings in their apartment. *** On a rainy night, a man begins to hear strange sounds from above that can’t be explained. *** A WeirdDarkness listener tells their story of being terrified by an entit...
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May 20, 2024 • 310 mins
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00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION
00:03:49.400 = Caliber Pistol (AKA Little Blue 22)
00:30:04.638 = .32 Calibre Bullet
00:54:13.612 = Bath Tub
01:18:08.600 = The Black Gladstone Bag
01:48:45.115 = The Brick
02:12:03.741 = The Brass Button
02:36:57.859 = Can Of Weed Killer
03:02:13.049 = Canvas ...
00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION
00:03:49.400 = Caliber Pistol (AKA Little Blue 22)
00:30:04.638 = .32 Calibre Bullet
00:54:13.612 = Bath Tub
01:18:08.600 = The Black Gladstone Bag
01:48:45.115 = The Brick
02:12:03.741 = The Brass Button
02:36:57.859 = Can Of Weed Killer
03:02:13.049 = Canvas ...
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May 20, 2024 • 89 mins
HOUR ONE: A group of hunters and Bigfoot enthusiasts go out looking for the elusive creature – but what they find is even more bizarre than anyone might have expected. (The Ultimate Monstrous Thought-Form) *** No one really thinks about it, but cops are usually one of the most credible witnesses to paranormal phenomena. Police officers are trained observers and usually will make better witnesses than a civilian. But even our brave ...
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May 20, 2024 • 51 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: Superman died at 1:59 am on June 16, 1959. Not the comic book character, of course, but the man who personified the “real” Superman for an entire generation of television fans. George Reeves, it was discovered, was not faster than a speeding bullet after all. Even though the initial coroner’s report listed Reeves’ death as an “indicated suicide,” after nearly five decades there are many who do not believe that he k...
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IN THIS EPISODE: Welcome to a WEEKEND DARKIVES episode with stories from April 2016!
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Legend of Lakeview: The Story of Hartford Castle” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/4mLmys
“Haunted Shops and Stores” by Alan Toner (from the book “100 True Ghost Stories”): http://amzn.com/B00DW64J8S
“The Black Hound of the Crosses” by Mournful Magnus: http://assanevel.deviantart.com/
“The Staring Child” was sub...
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Legend of Lakeview: The Story of Hartford Castle” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/4mLmys
“Haunted Shops and Stores” by Alan Toner (from the book “100 True Ghost Stories”): http://amzn.com/B00DW64J8S
“The Black Hound of the Crosses” by Mournful Magnus: http://assanevel.deviantart.com/
“The Staring Child” was sub...
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May 19, 2024 • 323 mins
Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com! Get the commercial-free version by joining the Darkness Syndicate at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate!
After September 30, 1962, commercial radio drama was as dead as the doornail described in the opening pages of Dickens' A Christmas Carol (1843), and everyone understood that ...
After September 30, 1962, commercial radio drama was as dead as the doornail described in the opening pages of Dickens' A Christmas Carol (1843), and everyone understood that ...
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May 19, 2024 • 10 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: The Bible teaches that the Book of Life is the register of everyone who is going to heaven. Very simply, if your name is not in the Book of Life then you’re not going to heaven. So… how do you know if your name is written in the book?
Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episo...
Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episo...
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IN THIS EPISODE: A "DARKIVES" episode from April 2018! *** A man in the 1800s writes his autobiography, and it includes the true story of a centuries-old vampire! *** Best friends from high school reunite many years later – but the personality of one of them grows darker and darker by the day! *** What was supposed to be a day of joy and merriment at the circus turns into horror and death for those in attendance! *** An aspiring Ho...
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May 19, 2024 • 301 mins
Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com! Get the commercial-free version by joining the Darkness Syndicate at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate!
When the dramatic anthology series "Suspense" premiered over CBS Radio on June 17, 1942, it did so as both a summer series and as a sustaining program. The network had no idea...
When the dramatic anthology series "Suspense" premiered over CBS Radio on June 17, 1942, it did so as both a summer series and as a sustaining program. The network had no idea...
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May 19, 2024 • 153 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: An extra-long DARKIVE episode from April, 2018!
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Haunted Hotel Room” submitted by Keith R.: http://bit.ly/2GOo6KH
“I Found a Black-Eyed Kid Selfie On My Phone” submitted by Matteo S.: http://bit.ly/2GNuNg1
“Something Haunts Oregon’s Caves” submitted by Bill C.: http://bit.ly/2GNuOk5
“Awakened By Ghostly Rapping On The Window” submitted anonymously: http://bit.ly/2GPPYhC
“Battl...
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Haunted Hotel Room” submitted by Keith R.: http://bit.ly/2GOo6KH
“I Found a Black-Eyed Kid Selfie On My Phone” submitted by Matteo S.: http://bit.ly/2GNuNg1
“Something Haunts Oregon’s Caves” submitted by Bill C.: http://bit.ly/2GNuOk5
“Awakened By Ghostly Rapping On The Window” submitted anonymously: http://bit.ly/2GPPYhC
“Battl...
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IN THIS EPISODE: A Darkive episode from 2016! *** “Night Time Visitor” *** “Mother’s Voice” *** “Battle With a Ouija Board Entity” *** “Graveyard Banshee Scream” *** “Our Pets Sensed It” *** “Florida Panhandler” *** “Held Down By a Ghost: A Terrifying Waking Experience” *** “A Disembodied Voice” *** “Could Your School Be Haunted?” *** “The Brewster Projects Poltergeist” *** “A Ghostly Truck Intimidates” *** “The Dark Presence”
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May 18, 2024 • 10 mins
Tell your friends about Micro Terrors – and find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website - http://MicroTerrors.com! And be sure to subscribe to the podcast at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors!
Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts...
Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts...
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May 18, 2024 • 77 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: Victorian-era ghosts… they seem to haunt not only our imaginations, but also our Halloween wardrobes. Why were people in the mid-to-late 1800s so obsessed with the supernatural? And why are we so fascinated by Victorian ghost stories still today? (What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?) *** The story of Queen Esther is chilling – full of an Iroquois warrior woman’s quest for vengeance, brutal warfare, haunting lege...
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