Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark Darren Marlar

IN THIS EPISODE: Did the Comanche Indians defeat a race of white, red-haired giants? (White Giants) *** The Illini people have had numerous encounters with a mysterious dragon-like creature that existed thousands of moons before the pale face came. (Piasa - The Native American Dragon) *** The Cherokee have an interesting tale of how disease and medicine came into existence – and the story also explains why Native Americans respect all life. (The Legend of the Little Deer) *** The Cherokee people talk of an ancient light-skinned people whose blue eyes were so sensitive to light that they lived in the dark, underground. (The Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee) *** The Chumash Indians in California first spoke of the dark watchers in legends and their artists painted images of them on cave walls. Who or what were they? (The Dark Watchers) *** Native Americans in North America have a well known cryptid that is believed to live even today – it’s cannibalistic, it can shapeshift, and it’s called the Wendigo. (Wendigo – The Native American Cannibal) *** All cultures have tales of heroes defeating evil. The Algonquian tribe is no different – and their mythical hero defeated evil sorcerers and the sorcerers’ demon followers. (Glooskap the Demon Slayer)

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:15.467 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Cage For Augie Karo” (October 24, 1974)
00:48:40.908 = Weird Darkness, “White Giants”
00:52:16.312 = Weird Darkness, “Piasa – The Native American Dragon”
00:57:14.661 = Mystery House, “Complete With Quartet” (September 16, 1945)
01:25:14.041 = Weird Darkness, “Legend of the Little Deer”
01:29:59.651 = Weird Darkness, “The Moon-Eyed People”
01:35:18.770 = Theater Five, “A House of Cards” (August 04, 1964)
01:58:56.137 = Weird Darkness, “The Dark Watchers”
02:03:24.412 = Weird Darkness, “Wendigo: The Native American Cannibal”
02:06:54.281 = Weird Darkness, “Glooskap: the Demon Slayer”
02:11:12.893 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950)
02:42:03.174 = Weird Darkness, “More Native American Lore, Part 1”
02:50:39.075 = The Unexpected, “Solid Citizen” (Air Date Unknown)
03:06:38.884 = Weird Darkness, “More Native American Lore, Part 2”
03:23:11.784 = Dark Venture, “Turnabout” (May 20, 1946)
03:46:01.524 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“White Giants” by Trycia at DiscloseTV: http://bit.ly/2moiQ8Q
“Piasa - The Native American Dragon” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2kVwsbm
“The Legend of the Little Deer” by Thalia Lightbringer: http://bit.ly/2m7kNGv
“The Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2VcDc5H
“The Dark Watchers” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2kokkPM
“Wendigo – The Native American Cannibal” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2W293Bs
“Glooskap the Demon Slayer” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2kXJRzz
“More Native American Lore” by Eric Redding: http://bit.ly/2m0thiO
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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We usually expect our horror stories to involve a haunted house or a fog-shrouded graveyard. But in modern times some of the most terrifying stories have begun with a simple phone call. 

YOU TUBE CHAPTERS AND TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
00:03:39.296 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “See Naples And Die” (October 23, 1974)
00:49:41.200 = Weird Darkness Segment 1
00:57:25.112 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955)
01:10:35.664 = Weird Darkness Segment 2
01:20:26.603 = Suspense, “Wet Saturday” (June 24, 1942)
01:50:12.895 = Weird Darkness Segment 3
02:02:47.315= Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
02:34:11.724 = Weird Darkness Segment 4
02:41:57.010 = Tales From The Crypt, “Isle Of Death”
03:20:21.537 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Calling 555-TERROR” by Jessika M. Thomas: http://bit.ly/2M7YdJW, and Aaron Edwards: http://bit.ly/33n6Jds
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Originally aired: June 25, 2024

RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/calling-555-terror/

IN THIS EPISODE: If there’s one thing on Earth that we can all agree is most likely to be haunted, it’s a graveyard. Since the advent of civilization we’ve gathered our dead and placed them in burial plots together. And it’s no surprise that people talk of the spirits that linger, not far from the final resting place of their bodies, perhaps clinging to life or serving as a grim omen for what’s to come when we all meet our end. Some of these cemeteries, however, boast more ghost stories than others.

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
00:05:01.866 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Old Ones Are Hard To Kill” (January 06, 1974)
00:52:06.611 = Weird Darkness, “Resurrection Mary – Chicago’s Most Famous Ghost”
01:00:37.213 = I Love a Mystery, “Case of the Roxy Mob” (January 18, 1939)
01:16:08.685 = Weird Darkness, “Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery”
01:22:35.237 = The Shadow, “The Three Ghosts” (October 31, 1937)
01:54:46.740 = Weird Darkness, “The Black Angel of Oakland Cemetery”
01:59:38.249 = Weird Darkness, “Hellmouth of Stull Cemetery”
02:05:21.623 = Weird Darkness, “Moving Coffins of the Chase Family”
02:11:40.802 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Empty House” (October 05, 1932)
02:27:34.745 = Weird Darkness, “Most Haunted Graveyards Ever, Part 1”
02:41:05.866 = Sleep No More, “Conquerors Isle” (November 21, 1956)
03:10:54.364 = Weird Darkness, “Most Haunted Graveyards Ever, Part 2”
03:31:19.125 = Sounds of Darkness, “The Neiman Principle” (July 14, 1967)
03:58:08.682 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Resurrection Mary – Chicago’s Most Famous Ghost” by Elisabeth Tilstra: http://bit.ly/31DKcr4
“Black Angel of Oakland Cemetery” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2OTIPTo
“Moving Coffins of the Chase Family” by Elisabeth Tilstra: http://bit.ly/2yVrHlv
“Hellmouth of Stull Cemetery” posted at The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2yT1dBc
“Colonial Park Cemetery” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/31yX4yw
“Bachelor’s Grove” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2Z0yhG2
“The Dead of Hart Island” by Steven Casale: http://bit.ly/2H77spp
“The Mausoleum of Mary Reed” by Jessica Ferri: http://bit.ly/302mrby
“The Grave of the Female Stranger” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2OViAfA
“Forgotten Graveyards” by Deanna Janes: http://bit.ly/300Duej
“The Most Haunted Graveyards Ever” sources: Occult Museum: http://bit.ly/304kX0A, Kimberly Powell: http://bit.ly/2Z0gkmN, Stacy Conradt: http://bit.ly/2YKCIpe, David Ian McKendry: http://bit.ly/2KvMz9n
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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IN THIS EPISODE: Bugs. Spiders. All manner of creepy crawlies raise goosebumps for many. But even those who have no natural fear of insects might run in terror if they see one the size of a human being. And that is exactly what people around the world have been reporting. (Giant Bugs and Mantis Men) *** In 1974, the Smurl family was tormented by supernatural forces so intense, the haunting even withstood intervention by demonologists. Who or what was behind the terrifying oppression of this previously normal Pennsylvania family? (The Demonic Torture of the Smurl Family) *** There are numerous tales of ships simply disappearing without a trace. Some are never heard from again… others have created legends that terrify sailors to this day. (Ghost Ships Lost at Sea) *** Weirdo family member Jan Daniels relates events that happened to her on a new job – with odd happenings in the women’s restroom among other things! (Scarecrows and Towel Dispensers) *** In 1992, runners came across a gruesome discovery in a South Wales state park… a dead body. But it was only the beginning of what quickly became a string of murders by a serial killer. (The Australian Backpacker Murderer) *** Azrael is known by many names in numerous cultures… but he is most famously, or infamously known as the angel of destruction. And not only are his powers terrifying – so is his appearance. (Azrael: The Angel of Destruction) *** When you hear the words “Loch Ness” you immediately think of Nessie – the Loch Ness Monster. But this deep, lengthy body of water in Scotland is known for other strange creatures – including what some are reporting as a giant bird of prey. (Loch Ness Monster-Sized Owl) *** At just 14 years old, Jesse Pomeroy became the youngest convicted murderer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. What would drive a boy so young to such brutal crimes? (The Fiend of Boston) *** When you sit down to a good ghost story, you expect horrors, terrifying encounters, frightening situations… but not all ghosts are malevolent. In fact, some appear to take solace from beyond the grave by reaching out to those still living to help them, even rescue someone or save a mortal’s life. (Ghosts To The Rescue)

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
00:04:53.470 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Mind Over Matthew” (October 21, 1974)
00:51:00.631 = Weird Darkness, “Giant Bugs and Mantis Men, Part 1”
01:01:08.061 = The Black Museum, “French-English Dictionary” (Air Date Unknown)
01:26:01.687 = Weird Darkness, “Giant Bugs and Mantis Men, Part 2”
01:44:26.794 = The Mysterious Traveler, “House of Death” (January 30, 1944)
02:13:39.507 = Weird Darkness, “The Demonic Torture of the Smurl Family”
02:22:46.648 = Obsession, “Compartment Car 92: Paranoia Death House Express” (Air Date Unknown)
02:48:25.916 = Weird Darkness, “Ghost Ships Lost At Sea, Part 1”
02:54:16.131 = Origin of Superstition, “Throwing Salt” (Air Date Unknown)
03:10:18.169 = Weird Darkness, “Ghost Ships Lost At Sea, Part 2”
03:20:03.190 = Weird Darkness, “Scarecrows and Towel Dispensers”
03:23:13.681 = The Price Of Fear, “Fish” (Air Date Unknown)
03:53:36.691 = Weird Darkness, “Australian Backpacker Murders”
04:02:42.307 = Quiet Please, “Some People Don’t Die” (December 08, 1947) – poor audio quality
04:28:02.763 = Weird Darkness, “Azrael: The Angel of Destruction”
04:35:29.258 = Weird Darkness, “Ghosts To The Rescue”
04:47:17.943 = Weird Darkness, “Loch Ness Monster-Sized Owl”
04:52:08.921 = Weird Darkness, “The Fiend of Boston”
05:00:02.068 = The Sealed Book, “Queen of Cats” (June 24, 1945)
05:29:35.065 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Giant Bugs And Mantis Men” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/32UKawc
“Ghost Ships Lost at Sea” by...

IN THIS EPISODE: In 2016,  there was something of a folk panic in Yorkshire, northern England, following reported sightings of an eight-foot werewolf with a very human face. It’s known as the Beast of Barmston Drain – but most people call him “Old Stinker”. (Old Stinker) *** A man in Louisiana has a magnetic personality. Not for the ladies… but for the paranormal. (Paranormal Magnet Man) *** A truck-driver was not prepared for what he experienced one summer night at a tiny truck stop in the middle of nowhere... hardly the place where one would expect a ghost… if that's what it even was. (Phantom of the Truck Stop) *** No animal had ever made such sounds. Neither the lions of East Africa nor the angry bulls. At times, it sounded like a veritable herd of wild beasts orchestrated by Satan had formed a hellish choir. And that was only a small part of the demonic possession of a girl named Clara. (Demonic Possession In South Africa) *** Want to live on the cheap in Tokyo, Japan? It’s easy to do – if you don’t mind living with a ghost or two. (Tokyo Ghosts) *** Cryptozoologists are abuzz about recent sightings of a creature seen in the lakes of Connemara in Ireland. The creature is rumored to be up to 30 feet long, with a mane of hair running along its back. Is it a yet undiscovered species of fish? A giant eel? A cousin to the Loch Ness monster in Scotland – or even perhaps a living dinosaur? No one has yet been able to answer the question – but recently monster hunters from around the globe came together in Ireland to try and find answers. (The Giant Eels of Connemara) *** For decades, mountain hikers have been reporting strange things happening on Mount Everest while scaling to the top. Weird events and encounters that could only be described as supernatural. (The Paranormal of Mount Everest) *** High school teacher Pamela Smart fell in love. Unfortunately, she fell in love with a 15-year-old student… and that is only the beginning of this horrible story. (High School Homicide) *** Weirdo family member, Josh Marinkovic, tells an eerie true experience that would shake anyone to the core. (Oh, He’s Not Home) *** Weirdo family member Cass tells her story of a disturbing dream, a sick friend, and the temptation to sell her soul in order to save her. (El Diablo)
YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Stories Preview and Show Open
00:04:57.765 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Last Escape” (October 17, 1974)
00:51:16.678 = Weird Darkness, “Old Stinker (The Beast of Barnstom Drain)”
01:01:48.947 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961)
01:31:52.407 = Weird Darkness, “Paranormal Magnet Man”
01:38:14.699 = CBS Radio Workshop, “The Case of the White Kitten” (July 13, 1956)
02:08:14.850 = Weird Darkness, “Phantom of the Truck Stop”
02:20:51.477 = Chamber of Horrors, “The Waxwork” (Air Date Unknown)
02:48:00.496 = Weird Darkness, “Demonic Possession in South Africa”
02:56:33.393 = Ellery Queen, “The Message In Red” (November 07, 1945)
03:27:32.818 = Weird Darkness, “The Paranormal of Mount Everest”
03:35:31.077 = Sleep No More, “I Am Waiting at Browdean Farm” (January 23, 1957)
04:07:16.177 = Weird Darkness, “The Giant Eel Controversy, Part 1”
04:16:05.014 = Mystery In The Air, “The Great Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
04:47:22.851 = Weird Darkness, “The Giant Eel Controversy, Part 2”
04:57:59.476 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Criminal At Large” (April 11, 1944)
05:28:38.231 = Weird Darkness, “Tokyo Ghosts”
05:38:08.615 = Murder At Midnight, “Red Wheels” (September 13, 1946)
06:04:45.374 = Weird Darkness, “High School Homicide”
06:12:28.515 = Weird Darkness, “Oh, He’s Not Home”

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Old Stinker” by Maggie Clendenin: http://bit.ly/2Fx5AFT
“Paranormal Magnet Man” by Ben Lundin: a...

Full Episode Notes: https://weirddarkness.com/pernicious-poltergeists-and-murderous-manifestations/
IN THIS EPISODE: “Homicidal Poltergeists” *** “The Ghost of a Serial Killer Lurks Within This Abandoned Farmhouse” *** “The Argentina Entity” *** “Ghostly Voice Causes Hiker To Get Lost” *** “The Strange Mystery of the Eddy Brothers” *** “It Was My Duty To Kill Him” *** “Red McLaughlin’s Last Swim” *** “The Vanishing of the Springfield Three” *** “The Clay Pigeon of the Underworld” *** “The Unlucky Widow of Gangland Chicago” *** “Caught Between Heaven and Hell”

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
00:04:46.082 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Picture On A Wall” (October 15, 1974)
00:51:30.587 = Weird Darkness, “Homicidal Poltergeists Part 1”
00:57:11.081 = The Haunting Hour, “Ptolemy’s Grave” (1945)
01:25:20.151 = Weird Darkness, “Homicidal Poltergeists Part 2”
01:35:10.815 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Reflected Image” (Air Date Unknown)
02:01:55.533 = Weird Darkness, “Homicidal Poltergeists, Part 3”
02:04:26.447 = Weird Darkness, “The Ghost of a Serial Killer Lurks Within This Abandoned Farmhouse”
02:13:07.974 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Buried Treasure Map” (Air Date Unknown)
02:37:49.128 = Weird Darkness, “The Argentina Entity”
02:42:10.767 = Weird Darkness, “Ghostly Voice Causes Hiker to Get Lost”
02:46:56.707 = House of Mystery, “Monster In The Lake” (May 08, 1945)
03:02:19.869 = Weird Darkness, “The Strange Mystery of the Eddy Brothers, Part 1”
03:13:11.852 = I Love a Mystery, “Secret Passage To Death, Part 1”
03:28:40.344 = I Love a Mystery, “Secret Passage To Death, Part 2”
03:42:13.619 = I Love a Mystery, “Secret Passage To Death, Part 3” (poor audio quality)
04:11:19.224 = Weird Darkness, “The Strange Mystery of the Eddy Brothers, Part 2”
04:26:10.536 = Incredible But True, “Mr. Watt’s Awakening”
04:29:54.189 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Freight” (May 18, 1941)
04:52:31.116 = Weird Darkness, “The Strange Mystery of the Eddy Brothers, Part 3”
04:58:19.354 = The Key, “Bank Robbery” (Air Date Unknown)
05:24:23.206 = Weird Darkness, “It Was My Duty To Kill Him”
05:31:19.521 = Weird Darkness, “The Clay Pigeon of the Underworld”
05:47:08.123 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942)
06:15:54.122 = Weird Darkness, “The Vanishing of the Springfield Three”
06:23:36.483 = Weird Darkness, “Red McLaughlin’s Last Swim”
06:30:31.909 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (January 09, 1950)
07:30:20.235 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Homicidal Poltergeists” by Sean Casteel: http://bit.ly/2R8tgEV
“The Ghost of a Serial Killer Lurks Within This Abandoned Farmhouse” from Backpackerverse: http://bit.ly/2F2XaFW
“The Argentina Entity” posted at Inexplicata: http://www.inexplicata.blogspot.com/
“Ghostly Voice Causes Hiker To Get Lost” by Steve Almasy: https://cnn.it/2WAxw1j
“The Strange Mystery of the Eddy Brothers” from the book “Hauntings of America” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/2F5zroC
“It Was My Duty To Kill Him” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2R6KMtd
“Red McLaughlin’s Last Swim” by Troy Taylor: a href="http://bit.ly/31nQuM5" target="_blank"...