Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Darren Marlar
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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

  1. “LIZZIE HALLIDAY: THE WORST WOMAN TO EVER LIVE” and More True and Macabre Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    3 HR AGO

    “LIZZIE HALLIDAY: THE WORST WOMAN TO EVER LIVE” and More True and Macabre Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydrmyjhc IN THIS EPISODE: I’ve covered numerous stories here in the podcast on people gone missing, never to be seen again. But it’s much more rare to have a story about a corpse going missing, never to be seen again. (How Daniel Murdock Saved on Funeral Expenses) *** One thing that has always been a constant in human history is adultery; as is the jilted spouse always being angry about it. One thing that has not been a constant is how society judges those involved in the infidelity. In 1885, there were different opinions about both adulterers as well as the one who murders a homewrecker. (Shot By a Jealous Husband) *** Part of the tablet’s translation, according to Isaac Newton, states: “By this means you shall have the glory of the whole world and thereby all obscurity shall fly from you. Its force is above all force, for it vanquishes every subtle thing and penetrates every solid thing.” Cryptic yes, but it appears to indicate immense power for the one who understands and wields it. It comes from the Emerald Tablet – and it’s no surprise there are many now who want to know where it is. (The Mystery of the Emerald Tablet) *** The Shimokubo Dam in Japan is unique in that it is supposedly haunted. I’ve heard of haunted lakes, and haunted roads that go around lakes or past lakes, but I’ve never heard of a lake that was created by a haunted dam. Shimokubo Dam is supposedly so haunted, that Japan says the stream of ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts is out of control. (Japan’s Haunted Dam) *** A mysterious creature is reported to be living near a bridge in Zimbabwe which has killed numerous men. What is the Beast of Gwanda Town? (Beast of Gwanda Town) *** A year before the infamous Lizzie Bordon was born, came the birth of Lizzie Halliday – who, though becoming less well known, went on to commit atrocities that would’ve made Lizzie Bordon’s stomach turn. (The Worst Woman on Earth) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:04:01.694 = The Worst Woman On Earth 00:16:24.063 = Japan’s Haunted Dam 00:21:14.752 = Mystery of the Emerald Tablet 00:33:50.795 = Shot By A Jealous Husband 00:36:42.977 = Beast of Gwanda Town 00:44:38.833 = How Daniel Murdock Saved on Funeral Expenses 00:49:48.998 = Show Close 00:52:11.012 = Bloopers SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Japan’s Haunted Dam” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y4ht2q55 “Beast of Gwanda Town” from News Dze Zimbabwe: https://tinyurl.com/yyhequxx “The Worst Woman on Earth” by Kieran W. for Mystery Confidential: (website no longer exists) “How Daniel Murdock Saved on Funeral Expenses” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/y5x2q45e “Shot By a Jealous Husband” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y6ma3cpn “The Mystery of the Emerald Tablet” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y3pvg2ya Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in...

    54 min
  2. “THE ASSASSINATION OF THE LOCH NESS MONSTER” and More Strange True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    3 HR AGO

    “THE ASSASSINATION OF THE LOCH NESS MONSTER” and More Strange True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y36jb77f IN THIS EPISODE: You probably saw the title of this episode and immediately thought, “Whaaa?” Well, I’m going to tell you one of the most ridiculous stories I’ve ever heard that is 100% true. The Axis powers of World War II tried to kill the Loch Ness Monster. (The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster) *** As far back as time is recorded, mankind has had a fascination with Sirius, the Dogstar. But what is so special about it aside from the fact that it’s one of the brightest stars in our sky? Might there be an extraterrestrial connection as well? (Why So Serious About Sirius?) *** UFO reports come in constantly to police stations and online sites dedicated to the subject of Ufology – practically on a daily basis. And many sightings are by people you would consider above reproach such as law enforcement, scientists, military, numerous sightings by pilots… but when you head out into space and see a UFO, as is what happens with astronauts’ reports, that’s something you take a much closer look at. (Code Word: Santa Claus) *** Jimmy Logue left his wife after only two years of marriage. Without first getting divorced, he married another woman – whom he badly mistreated, so she left him. But he had already started an affair with her sister, so he married her next – now on his third wife. He abused her as well. He was also a career criminal – spending half his life living off the spoils of his thievery, the other half behind bars when caught. So it probably comes as no surprise that he was suspect number one when his third wife was found murdered. (A Romance In Crime) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:03:40.150 = The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster 00:07:31.062 = A Romance In Crime 00:16:39.564 = Why So Serious About Sirius? 00:40:52.501 = Code Word: Santa Claus 00:48:19.633 = Show Close 00:50:38.777 = Bloopers SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “The Sirius Mystery: New Scientific Evidence of Alien Contact 5,000 Years Ago” by Robert Temple: https://amzn.to/2JDnD27 BOOK: “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall: https://amzn.to/3mNlkbo “Why So Serious About Sirius?” by Gregg Prescott, M.S. for Message To Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y2v4gqsd “The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster” by Blake Stilwell for Military.com: https://tinyurl.com/y2kpzrn5 “A Romance in Crime” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y584we6w “Code Word: Santa Claus” by Tim Swartz, for Mysteries Magazine (no longer online or in print) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included...

    51 min
  3. “THE IMPALED BRAIN OF PHINEAS GAGE” #WeirdDarkness

    3 HR AGO

    “THE IMPALED BRAIN OF PHINEAS GAGE” #WeirdDarkness

    His story is legendary. One day while working on the railroad, Phineas Gage tapped on an iron rod that set off an explosion which sent an iron rod through his skull, destroying parts of his brain… yet he lived. But it changed his life… his personality… and it changed the medical and psychological world forever. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Impaled Brain of Phineas Gage” by Laura Allan for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/y3h7g36g Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: December 19, 2023 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PhineasGage

    19 min
  4. “FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON” by Daniel Keyes #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

    23 HR AGO

    “FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON” by Daniel Keyes #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

    The short story by Daniel Keyes, “Flowers for Algernon” became so popular it was later turned into a full novel, and then eventually made its way to movie screens. The short story was written in 1958 and first published in the April 1959 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and was so loved that it won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1960. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume One, 1929-1964”, https://amzn.to/3SePNlh Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: October 12, 2023 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/FlowersForAlgernon

    1h 38m
  5. “THE PREMATURE BURIAL” by Edgar Allan Poe #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

    1 DAY AGO

    “THE PREMATURE BURIAL” by Edgar Allan Poe #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

    “The Premature Burial” by Edgar Allan Poe was originally published in “The Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper” in 1844. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Premature Burial” by Edgar Allan Poe: https://poestories.com/read/premature Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: October, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PrematureBurialPoe

    42 min
  6. “THE HAUNTER OF THE RING” by Robert E. Howard (A Classic Horror Story!) #WeirdDarkness

    1 DAY AGO

    “THE HAUNTER OF THE RING” by Robert E. Howard (A Classic Horror Story!) #WeirdDarkness

    IN THIS EPISODE: A classic horror story from 1934 written by American writer Robert E. Howard! SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Haunter of the Ring” by Robert E. Howard: http://bit.ly/2XeR3Ze Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: September, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/HaunterOfTheRing

    41 min
  7. Old-Time Radio Marathon, EPISODE 0244 #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness

    1 DAY AGO

    Old-Time Radio Marathon, EPISODE 0244 #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2j9x CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Transformation” (May 07, 1975) 00:47:21.039 = Incredible But True, “Trail of the Werebeast” (ADU) 00:51:24.199 = Inner Sanctum, “Bog Oak Necklace” (April 10, 1945) ***WD 01:21:14.629 = The Key, “Subconscious Experiment” (ADU) ***WD 01:46:28.959 = The LineUp, “The Topaz Earring Case” (November 23, 1950) 02:16:38.119 = MindWebs, “I Kill Myself” (ADU) ***WD 02:38:51.019 = Hollywood Theater, “Sitting Duck” (December 17, 1952) ***WD 03:07:59.649 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Angel Face” (October 05, 1945) ***WD 03:33:08.699 = Mr District Attorney, “Ohio Kid” (June 09, 1939) ***WD 03:47:49.029 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Is a Lonely Business” (December 16, 1946) 04:13:27.919 = The Black Museum, “A Pair of Spectacles” (ADU) ***WD 04:38:45.039 = Mysterious Traveler, “If You Believe” (December 29, 1946) ***WD (LQ) 05:07:44.694 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0244

    5h 9m
  8. “THE MOMENT OF DECISION” by Stanley Ellin #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

    1 DAY AGO

    “THE MOMENT OF DECISION” by Stanley Ellin #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92pfz9 IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you stories of fiction! In this tale fro Stanley Ellin – a tale deemed too disturbing for Alfred Hitchcock’s TV show - two men of very different character, different ways of viewing the world, challenge one another over the future of a house each values in his own way. A bet is made, the stakes are unexpectedly raised, and in the end… well, suffice it to say that the story lingers long past the closing line. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Moment of Decision” by Stanley Ellin, from the book, “Alfred Hitchcock: 13 More Stories They Wouldn’t Let Me Do on TV”: https://amzn.to/3ta2oJX Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: September, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MomentOfDecision

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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

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