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
July 27, 2024 • 314 mins
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.634 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Charity Is Never Dead” (December 18, 1974)
00:47:24.649 = The Shadow, “Power of the Mind” (April 24, 1938)
01:16:50.721 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Second Stain” (January 29, 1940) ***WD
01:31:16.990 = Sleep No More, “Three O’Clock” (December 12, 1956)
02:01:26.133 = Sounds of Darkness, “Learning The Hard Way” (August 04, 1...
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.634 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Charity Is Never Dead” (December 18, 1974)
00:47:24.649 = The Shadow, “Power of the Mind” (April 24, 1938)
01:16:50.721 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Second Stain” (January 29, 1940) ***WD
01:31:16.990 = Sleep No More, “Three O’Clock” (December 12, 1956)
02:01:26.133 = Sounds of Darkness, “Learning The Hard Way” (August 04, 1...
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IN THIS EPISODE: The creepy and disturbing history of the Ouija board. *** People living in the Malay Peninsula tell of a strange invisible people who live in the forests there. (Orang Bunian) *** A news clipping from more than a hundred years ago, in the New York Sun, tells a haunting story. (Haunted by Wife’s Ghost) *** A nurse gets a fright while doing rounds. (Nightshift) *** Plus, author Troy Taylor brings us the incredibly tr...
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“City of the Dead”: http://www.ancientpages.com/2017/11/25/dargavs-strange-city-dead-mysterious-village-ancient-cemetery-shrouded-myths
“The Faceless Specter That Follows Me”: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/11/28/faceless-specter-follows/
“Father Claims His Family Is Being Haunted By The Ghost Of An Old Lady”:https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/11/28/father-claims-family-haunted-ghost-...
“City of the Dead”: http://www.ancientpages.com/2017/11/25/dargavs-strange-city-dead-mysterious-village-ancient-cemetery-shrouded-myths
“The Faceless Specter That Follows Me”: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/11/28/faceless-specter-follows/
“Father Claims His Family Is Being Haunted By The Ghost Of An Old Lady”:https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/11/28/father-claims-family-haunted-ghost-...
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IN THIS EPISODE: Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla’s Death Ray) *** The U.S. State Department has evacuated even more Americans due to a sickness that is spreading when people hear strange sounds. What could be causing the noise? (Sickening Strange Sounds) *** Do the ghosts of doomed lovers haunt a jagged cliff in Hot Springs, North Carolina? (The Ghosts of Lovers Leap) *** We’ll take a look at Bhangarh...
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July 26, 2024 • 306 mins
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.394 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Stephanie’s Room” (December 16, 1974)
00:47:15.459 = The Black Museum, “The Hammerhead” (ADU) ***WD
01:11:13.630 = Mysterious Traveler, “Out Of The Past (April 02, 1944) ***WD
01:35:52.400 = Night Beat, “Zero” (February 06, 1950) ***WD
02:05:06.680 = Obsession, “Hunting Party” / aka “Holiday House” (ADU)
02:29:15.550 = O...
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.394 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Stephanie’s Room” (December 16, 1974)
00:47:15.459 = The Black Museum, “The Hammerhead” (ADU) ***WD
01:11:13.630 = Mysterious Traveler, “Out Of The Past (April 02, 1944) ***WD
01:35:52.400 = Night Beat, “Zero” (February 06, 1950) ***WD
02:05:06.680 = Obsession, “Hunting Party” / aka “Holiday House” (ADU)
02:29:15.550 = O...
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July 26, 2024 • 93 mins
“Amoeba” was submitted by Sabby Ray: https://www.facebook.com/ray.saibal
“The Cycle” - an original story submitted by Michael Dieb at http://www.WeirdDarkness.com
“A Scarecrow For God”: https://www.creepypasta.com/a-scarecrow-for-god/
“Satan’s Fall”: http://www.creepypasta.org/creepypasta/satans-fall#read
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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“The Cycle” - an original story submitted by Michael Dieb at http://www.WeirdDarkness.com
“A Scarecrow For God”: https://www.creepypasta.com/a-scarecrow-for-god/
“Satan’s Fall”: http://www.creepypasta.org/creepypasta/satans-fall#read
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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July 26, 2024 • 154 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: The full-length audiobook, “PenPal” – originally posted to Reddit before becoming a published book. All chapters included - PenPal episode “Footsteps” *** PenPal episode “Balloons” *** PenPal episode “Boxes” *** PenPal episode “Maps” *** PenPal episode “Screens” *** PenPal episode “Friends”
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“PenPal” written by reddit user 1000Vultures (on subreddit r/nosleep.): http://ow.ly/VP...
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“PenPal” written by reddit user 1000Vultures (on subreddit r/nosleep.): http://ow.ly/VP...
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July 25, 2024 • 119 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: Legend has it a ghost told the building’s architect to take the job. We’ll look at the creepy history behind the construction of the Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. (The Occult And The Bradbury Building) *** You expect strange on-the-job tales from those who work in or near graveyards, or those who are close to the dead such as mortuaries, and even hospitals. But the brave men and women in law enforcemen...
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July 25, 2024 • 285 mins
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.244 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Is The Lady Dead” (December 12, 1974)
00:47:08.820 = Incredible But True, “Human Atmosphere” (ADU)
00:51:24.350 = Inner Sanctum, “Hell Is Where You Find It” (October 19, 1941)
01:16:59.062 = The Key, “Dear John Letter” (ADU)
01:42:25.306 = Lights Out, “Battle Of The Magicians” (July 27, 1946)
02:12:39.730 = Macabre, “Mid...
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.244 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Is The Lady Dead” (December 12, 1974)
00:47:08.820 = Incredible But True, “Human Atmosphere” (ADU)
00:51:24.350 = Inner Sanctum, “Hell Is Where You Find It” (October 19, 1941)
01:16:59.062 = The Key, “Dear John Letter” (ADU)
01:42:25.306 = Lights Out, “Battle Of The Magicians” (July 27, 1946)
02:12:39.730 = Macabre, “Mid...
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IN THIS EPISODE: It’s a familiar scenario on a Saturday night in the Land of Lincoln. Teenagers gather at the home of a friend whose parents are out of town, for what they've been told at school all week will be the party to end all parties. But because they're teenagers, everything is boring—especially this party that only a handful of people have shown up for. After a few beers, someone suggests, “Hey, let’s go out to Bloods Poin...
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July 25, 2024 • 145 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: Why would a solar observatory need to be closed up for security reasons… for two weeks? No one is getting any straight answers from the U.S. government. (National Solar Observatory Mysteriously Closed For Security Reasons) *** A heavenly being wakes a man just in time to save his daughter from certain death. (Jesus And The Bunk Beds) *** It has been told that once you are aware of black eyed children, there is no e...
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July 24, 2024 • 147 mins
IN THIS EPISODE...
FICTION: A full chapter from Jason R. Davis’ novel, “Into The Darkness!” https://amzn.to/3TrGigC (last story of the episode)
NON-FICTION: Following the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, American troops felt an urge to personally punish the camp's guards. What exactly transpired still isn't known. (How Dachau Concentration Camp Guards Got Their Comeuppance) *** When someone in her town was ill, Bertha was...
FICTION: A full chapter from Jason R. Davis’ novel, “Into The Darkness!” https://amzn.to/3TrGigC (last story of the episode)
NON-FICTION: Following the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, American troops felt an urge to personally punish the camp's guards. What exactly transpired still isn't known. (How Dachau Concentration Camp Guards Got Their Comeuppance) *** When someone in her town was ill, Bertha was...
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July 24, 2024 • 299 mins
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.090 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Damned Thing” (December 10, 1974)
00:47:07.709 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD
01:08:20.853 = Gang Busters, “Costume Killer” (1955)
01:33:16.689 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Steps That Follow Me” (March 11, 1950)
01:58:06.880 = Harry Lime (The Thin Man), “See Naples and Live” (August 08, 195...
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.090 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Damned Thing” (December 10, 1974)
00:47:07.709 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD
01:08:20.853 = Gang Busters, “Costume Killer” (1955)
01:33:16.689 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Steps That Follow Me” (March 11, 1950)
01:58:06.880 = Harry Lime (The Thin Man), “See Naples and Live” (August 08, 195...
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July 24, 2024 • 108 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: Are ghosts and shadow people the same thing? Author Jacob Shelton doesn’t think so – and gives us an in-depth essay behind his reasoning. (Ghosts And Shadows) *** In September, 1935, the Labor Day Hurricane obliterated the Florida Keys, killing hundreds. Even today, more than 83 years later, skeletal remains still continue to occasionally be found… as do some of their ghosts. (Ghosts Of The Labor Day Hurricane) *...
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July 24, 2024 • 107 mins
IN THIS EPISODE: Bad omens – to most it’s just as silly to believe them as to believe in flying monsters or that a solar eclipse will bring about the end of life as we know it. But when looking at the correlations between odd or strange events, and the Mothman, you might begin to wonder if bad omens may be real after all. Which just might also give you a bit of a hesitation and a few goosebumps when you experience the next solar ec...
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July 24, 2024 • 6 mins
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HOUR ONE: Was Stanley Stiers the real-life inspiration for Michael Myers in 1978’s John Carpenter film, “Halloween?” (The Real Michael Myers) *** The last known words of Peter Rugg were “Let the storm increase! I will see home tonight in spite of the last tempest, or I may never see home!" Over two-hundred years later and he has yet to make it home – but that hasn’t stopped his tempest! (The Eternal Ride of Peter Rugg) *** Imagine ...
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IN THIS EPISODE: When driving towards the banks of the Chunky River in Mississippi, it’s best not to ignore the “Stuckey Bridge Closed” sign. In fact, you might want to avoid the bridge altogether if you are the least bit squeamish. (The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge) *** Feelings created by your living area. Can your home truly dictate the way you feel? (Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment) *** In the ear...
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July 23, 2024 • 304 mins
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.394 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Fatal Connection” (December 09, 1974)
00:46:57.551 = Cloak And Dagger, “The Kachin Story” (June 18, 1959)
01:16:15.335 = The Creaking Door, “The Imposter” (ADU)
01:45:47.252 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution 1841” (January 02, 1942) ***WD
02:10:21.814 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Gravestone” (October 22, 1971)
02:38:51.822 = Di...
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.394 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Fatal Connection” (December 09, 1974)
00:46:57.551 = Cloak And Dagger, “The Kachin Story” (June 18, 1959)
01:16:15.335 = The Creaking Door, “The Imposter” (ADU)
01:45:47.252 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution 1841” (January 02, 1942) ***WD
02:10:21.814 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Gravestone” (October 22, 1971)
02:38:51.822 = Di...
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
The Devil’s Bible: http://www.ancientpages.com/2014/06/15/codex-gigas-devils-bible-ancient-secrets-worlds-largest-book/
Legend of Lucy Keyes: http://paranormalstories.blogspot.com/2009/09/legend-of-lucy-keyes.html
Northwood Murderer: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/northwood/
The Ghost On The Road: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/27/the-ghost-on-the-road/
Old Hag Experiences: https:...
The Devil’s Bible: http://www.ancientpages.com/2014/06/15/codex-gigas-devils-bible-ancient-secrets-worlds-largest-book/
Legend of Lucy Keyes: http://paranormalstories.blogspot.com/2009/09/legend-of-lucy-keyes.html
Northwood Murderer: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/northwood/
The Ghost On The Road: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/27/the-ghost-on-the-road/
Old Hag Experiences: https:...
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