Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness
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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

  1. 5h ago

    The Laptop Was Closed When The Scene Was Rewritten | #MidnightInTheMacabre

    Sam invented a brooding anti-hero for the pilot script she is already late delivering, and the man standing in the background of her footage, the one nobody on the crew hired, is dressed exactly like him. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-worldofherown SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Time Traveler” by Keith Conrad (https://www.auditoryanthology.com) WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 23, 2026 LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

    The Laptop Was Closed When The Scene Was Rewritten | #MidnightInTheMacabre

  2. 7h ago

    The Neighbor – The Man Who Doesn't Eat Or Sleep | #RetroRadio

    The man who bought the twenty-room house next door to the Powells keeps no car, no telephone, and every light in the place burning through the night, and a neighbor's dog that trots up his front walk drops dead on it without a mark. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sound Advice” (July 10, 1978) ***WD 00:46:00.024 = Theater Five, “Neighbor” (November 26, 1964) ***WD 01:06:44.069 = Columbia Workshop “Halfpint Flask” July 06, 1939) 01:36:02.931 = Harry Lime, “Golden Fleece” (October 12, 1951) 02:00:31.656 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Decoy” (July 26, 1980) 02:29:01.635 = The Haunting Hour, “Unidentified Body” (July 28, 1945) ***WD 02:53:50.416 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Story Without End” (January 11, 1942) ***WD 03:16:45.483 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Stolen Rembrandts” (1945-1950) ***WD 03:41:07.269 = Sherlock Holmes, “Singular Affair of the Ancient Egyptian Curse” (March 10, 1947) 04:10:56.579 = Mystery House, “Bases Loaded” (June 14, 1946) ***WD 04:36:57.839 = Inner Sanctum, “No Coffin For The Dead” (February 20, 1945) ***WD 05:05:38.551 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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. CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0751

    The Neighbor – The Man Who Doesn't Eat Or Sleep | #RetroRadio

  3. 8h ago

    Bigfoot Made Me Kill My Fishing Buddy

    Two friends went bare-handed catfishing in an Oklahoma river in July of 2022, and one of them left the water convinced the other had been trying to feed him to Bigfoot. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BigfootKilledMyFishingBuddy READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7r7pdn FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: An Oklahoma man strangles his fishing buddy to death… and then blames it on Bigfoot! We begin with that story! (Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy) *** As you know, I’m not just a podcaster but also a professional voice artist. One of the many things I do is narrating audio books. But up until recently I had no idea who some of my competition was for narrations. It turns out the voice behind many best-selling audiobooks is actually a serial killer. (Murderous Narration) *** Reports of werewolves are worldwide throughout history – from the English moors to the western United States you can find sightings of dogmen, werewolves, and the like. But Louisiana has one of the most interesting entries into Lycanthropy – at least it has an interesting name and history. It’s called the Rougarou. (Rougarou) *** X-ray photos are fascinating, but they are only for the eyes – not the ears, right? Well don’t be too sure about that. People in the Soviet Union found a very unique way to use X-rays in order to smuggle in their favorite tunes from West! (Bone Music) *** He roams the earth, and has done so for the past 2,000 years.. doomed never to die until the end of the world. His crime? Taunting Jesus at the Crucifixion. Is this simply an urban legend, or could there be some truth behind what has come to be known as “The Curse of the Wandering Jew?” (The Curse of the Wandering Jew) *** In 1922, Charles Osbourne was in an accident involving a hog… but that’s not the strange part. It’s the after-effects of that accident which caused him to continue to hiccup non-stop for almost seven decades! (My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years) *** In the 1980s workers in an English peat bog unearthed a body. And then another… and then yet another, and another… all apparent victims of violence. (The Bog Bodies of Lindow) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Show Open 00:02:44.158 = Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy 00:07:49.885 = Bog Bodies of Lindow 00:26:08.748 = Murderous Narration *** 00:27:56.326 = Rougarou 00:33:05.196 = Bone Music 00:38:45.350 = Curse Of The Wandering Jew 00:45:10.967 = My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years *** 00:52:52.458 = Show Close *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Bog Bodies of Lindow” by Dave Sammut and Chantel Craig for ScienceHistory.org:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mxk49zw “Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5h4yj8t5 “Murderous Narration” by Dave Basner for iHeart.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3byfzp3k “Rougarou” by Frank Kerner for PelicanStateOfMind.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc4csn4p “Bone Music” from NPR’s “All Things Considered”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck7b3xb (BOOK: X-Ray Audio: The Strange Story of Soviet Music on the Bone) “The Curse of the Wandering Jew” from GotQuestions.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzc3ntbf “My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years” by Kellie B. Gormly for Smithsonian Magazine:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypnyfyta (Over time links 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.) WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Originally aired: March, 2022

    Bigfoot Made Me Kill My Fishing Buddy

  4. 1d ago

    Siders Case – DISGUSTING and HORRIFYING UPDATE: New Grand Jury Charges | #WeirdDarkNEWS

    Five days ago the prosecutor told a judge that serious felony charges were headed to the grand jury as part of the Siders case, but refused to say what those chargers were. On Friday the indictments came back, and the answer has made this case even darker and more evil than it was before. I need to place a trigger warning on this one, because it even shocked me when the news broke.  SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260822 Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736 *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

    Siders Case – DISGUSTING and HORRIFYING UPDATE: New Grand Jury Charges | #WeirdDarkNEWS

  5. 1d ago

    THE MONSTER IN THE PANTRY: The House He Inherited Had a Resident With Claws | #MidnightInTheMacabre

    Something has been scratching at the pantry door since he was ten years old, and now that he's inherited the house, it has started leaving claw marks. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-monsterinthepantry SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Monster In The Pantry” by Christopher Maxim: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChristopherMaxim/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 22, 2026

    THE MONSTER IN THE PANTRY: The House He Inherited Had a Resident With Claws | #MidnightInTheMacabre

  6. 1d ago

    SCOUT BROOKS & THE ASTRO NOGS: Assault on Thryos, Episode Four

    Scout Brooks has spent one day training to become an intergalactic hero, preparing to rescue Professor Nog's old friend Farrow from a hostile alien race holding him captive somewhere among the stars. But as the mission prepares to launch, someone has been secretly watching Fort Nogs from the shadows outside — and their intentions remain a mystery. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373 Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://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, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2026 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

    SCOUT BROOKS & THE ASTRO NOGS: Assault on Thryos, Episode Four

  7. 1d ago

    Zombie Drugs, Strange Crimes, and Chastity Belts

    A drug said to turn victims into compliant “zombies,” some of the strangest true crime cases ever recorded, the bizarre history of chastity belts, the terrifying legend of Baba Yaga, and the mysterious Oera Linda manuscript. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):  https://weirddarkness.com/ZombieCrimes READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk7x3v FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s nickname is “Columbian Devil’s Breath” – and it’s so powerful it can turn perfectly healthy people into mindless zombies. We’ll look at the dangerous and deadly drug, Burundanga. (A Drug That Creates Zombies) *** The chastity belt has, through the ages, become more of a humorous analogy or punchline than the real thing. But then, that’s appropriate – seeing as it actually began as a middle-ages joke. (The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts) *** A fearsome witch, she is said to kidnap, roast, and eat children in the woods. No – this is not the story of Hansel and Gretel. This witch is much more terrifying – she is the Baba Yaga. (The Legend of Baba Yaga) *** The Oera Linda book is a manuscript written in a form of Old Frisian, purporting to cover historical, mythological, and religious themes of remote antiquity, from 2194 BC to 803 AD. Many are fascinated by what it says others claim it is a hoax or forgery. What is the truth behind the Oera Linda? (What Is The Oera Linda?) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Show Open 00:02:14.954 = A Drug That Creates Zombies 00:09:24.427 = Freaky True Crimes *** 00:27:30.339 = The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts *** 00:35:20.257 = The Legend of Baba Yaga 00:43:12.549 = What Is The Oera Linda? *** 00:52:32.916 = Show Close & Bloopers *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* SOURCES and RESOURCES:“A Drug That Creates Zombies” by Brandon Michaels for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckryre8 “Freaky True Crimes” by Patrick Thornton for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf “The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7nzbfx “The Legend of Baba Yaga” by Genevieve Carlton for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8urkfa “What Is The Oera Linda?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yttpw84r (Over time links 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.) WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Originally aired: March, 2022

    Zombie Drugs, Strange Crimes, and Chastity Belts

  8. 2d ago

    THE CLIMB UP THE BLACK TOWER – Lovecraft's “The Outsider” | #MidnightInTheMacabre

    In a castle sunk so deep beneath the trees that no daylight has ever reached it, a man who has never seen the sun or heard a human voice starts climbing the one ruined tower that rises above the forest, having decided it is better to see the sky once and die than to live without ever seeing it at all. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-theoutsiderlovecraft SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Outsider” by H.P. Lovecraft (Weird Tales in April 1926) WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 21, 2026 LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

    THE CLIMB UP THE BLACK TOWER – Lovecraft's “The Outsider” | #MidnightInTheMacabre
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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

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