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. Old-Time Radio Marathon, EPISODE 0246 #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness

    4 HR. AGO

    Old-Time Radio Marathon, EPISODE 0246 #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness

    Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116217967 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Voices of Death” (May 09, 1975) 00:48:58.529 = Quiet Please, “Kill Me Again” (November 17, 1947) ***WD (LQ) 01:13:32.939 = Richard Diamond, “Charles Walsh And Bob Wells” (July 09, 1949) 01:43:02.169 = The Saint, “Conley Silver Mine” (July 31, 1949) ***WD 02:07:39.799 = Sam Spade, “Convertible Caper” (June 15, 1947) ***WD 02:31:09.339 = The Sealed Book, “Death At Storm House” (April 22, 1945) ***WD (LQ) 03:01:45.319 = The Shadow, “Death Stalks The Shadow” (October 09, 1938) ***WD 03:30:04.009 = Sleep No More, “Woman In Grey / Suspicious Gift” (March 20, 1957) 03:59:03.109 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Absolute Silence” (1984) 04:13:10.829 = Suspense, “Two Sharp Knives” (December 22, 1942) 04:42:33.619 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose Your Head” (1957) 04:47:14.659 = Theater Five, “Late Matthew Dillard” (August 26, 1964) ***WD (LQ) 05:06:40.897 = 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/WDRR0246

    5h 8m
  2. “MYSTERY AIRSHIPS IN THE LATE 1800’S AMERICA” and More Freaky True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    6 HR. AGO

    “MYSTERY AIRSHIPS IN THE LATE 1800’S AMERICA” and More Freaky True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    Info on upcoming LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9ctr75 IN THIS EPISODE: Stories of people in the past looking to the skies to see UFOs are becoming more and more common as we learn more of our history. But there was some very strange goings on in 1896 and 1897 with some flying contraptions, weird looking people, bizarre languages, and even a close encounter of the third kind. (America’s Mystery Airships of 1896-97) *** From UFOs in 1896-97… to UFOs in 1966-67. But this time we add another element. Not only did a young man see a UFO, but the encounter appears to have taken him outside of time – and even changed his personality in the process! (Missing Time in 1966) *** In Blake Edward’s 1965 classic comedy film, ‘The Great Race’, the heroic Leslie and the despicable Professor Fate, engage in an epic automobile race from New York to Paris in the early 1900s. The film is actually based on a real race that took place in 1908 – and as hilarious as the ‘The Great Race’ movie was, the actual race took stupidity to a whole new level. (The Great Race to Stupidity) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:02:43.379 = America’s Mystery Airships of 1896-1897 00:18:23.596 = Missing Time in 1966 00:28:12.247 = The Great Race To Stupidity 00:40:03.744 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Coast To Coast AM” radio interview re: missing time, aliens, etc.: https://youtu.be/LWMYf0ijb_A “America’s Mystery Airships of 1896-97” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y6yqdnzd “Missing Time in 1966” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://tinyurl.com/y4kptacw “The Great Race to Stupidity” by Setareh Janda for Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/y67hjxkv 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, 2021 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MysteryAirships

    42 min
  3. “MOTHMAN ATTACKS!” and More Disturbing And Horrifying True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    6 HR. AGO

    “MOTHMAN ATTACKS!” and More Disturbing And Horrifying True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yujv25av IN THIS EPISODE: As far as we know, it was the very first sighting of what we’ve come to know as The Mothman – and it was seen not by a single person or even a single couple – but by four people. Actually, “sighting” probably isn’t the right word for it… as it ended up in a high-speed chase between the four people in one car, and Mothman giving chase. (Mothman Attacks!) *** What if your child were to tell you they were seeing dead people, like in the “Sixth Sense?” One woman in the UK is pondering that question with not one, but two children who are adamant they are seeing those who have already passed on. (My Children See Dead People) *** Steven Stayner was only seven years old when he was kidnapped and held for over seven years, being sexually molested by the man who grabbed him. But when another boy was brought in as the man’s next victim, Steven turned from victim, to rescuer. (I Know My First Name is Steven) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:02:57.116 = Mothman Attacks 00:15:08.058 = I Know My First Name Is Steven 00:26:46.345 = My Children See Dead People 00:33:27.901 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “My Children See Dead People” by Kate Jackson for The Sun: https://tinyurl.com/y6jztp3w “I Know My First Name is Steven” from The Scare Chamber: https://tinyurl.com/y6gg3kjk “Mothman Attacks” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y6rzfjhu 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 2021 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MothmanAttacks

    36 min
  4. “JUNE O’BRIEN’S SATANIC TOASTER” and Other Strange True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    7 HR. AGO

    “JUNE O’BRIEN’S SATANIC TOASTER” and Other Strange True Stories! #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/2shv9xsd IN THIS EPISODE: If you ever attended grade school in the United States, you no doubt are more than familiar with the Mayflower and why the ship is so famous. But what you were not told in that classroom is about the mystery that took place on that voyage… on that very ship... that went unsolved for over three hundred years. (The Mayflower Mystery) *** June O’Brien has a problem. She loved toast… and her toast did a really good job of toasting bread. So what was the problem? Well… it appears her toaster was possessed by the devil. (June O’Brien’s Satanic Toaster) *** It was June 1969, and less than a week from his seventh birthday; Dennis went camping with his dad, brother and grandpa for Father’s Day weekend. The next day they bumped into some other Father’s Day campers with kids and they all became quick friends. But while the kids were playing in the tall grass, Dennis disappeared… and was never seen again. (What Happened To Dennis Martin?) *** But first – how can you believe in extraterrestrials, but not be convinced of alien spacecraft? That’s the argument being made by one well-known astronomer. We begin there. (Astronomer Believes In Aliens But Not UFOs) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:02:43.508 = Astronomer Believes In Aliens But Not UFOs 00:09:58.996 = The Mayflower Mystery 00:19:55.226 = What Happened To Dennis Martin? 00:43:22.015 = June O’Brien’s Satanic Toaster 00:46:54.956 = Show Close 00:48:57.440 = Bloopers SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… VIDEO of 1988 “Today Show” episode with June O’Brien’s possessed toaster: https://youtu.be/lmxEFs12xn4 “The Mayflower Mystery” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/y2ahxr39 “June O’Brien’s Satanic Toaster” by Rob Schwarz: https://tinyurl.com/yygok5u4 “What Happened to Dennis Martin” by Michael Mayes for Texas Cryptid Hunter: https://tinyurl.com/y64gqkcg “Astronomer Believes In Aliens But Not UFOs” by Chris Ipey for The Conversation: https://tinyurl.com/y5q4ovwu 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 2021 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/SatanicToaster

    50 min
  5. “IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR” #WeirdDarkness

    1 DAY AGO

    “IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR” #WeirdDarkness

    Info on the upcoming LIVE SCREAM on Nov 30, 2024: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8my6n5 IN THIS EPISODE: I’m sharing a story from Weirdo Family member Vincent Rocca – a story that was a bit too polished and too detailed for me to believe was true until I contacted Vince to make doubly-sure it was a fact-based story. He assured me, every bit of it is completely true! The story also comes with visuals. When he originally posted the story on Reddit, Mr. Rocca included photos and video links of what he was talking about, which he gave me permission to include in the transcript. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “If You Don’t Believe You Have Nothing To Fear” by Vince Rocca: https://tinyurl.com/yywcther,http://www.VinceRocca.com 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: July 29, 2022 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/IfYouDontBelieve

    1h 52m
  6. “GALAXY RAIDER” by Fiona Cosgrove #MicroTerrors

    2 DAYS AGO

    “GALAXY RAIDER” by Fiona Cosgrove #MicroTerrors

    Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! 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, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2024 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2024

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

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

    2 DAYS 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
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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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