Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor
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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. SCARY MONKEY BUSINESS: Escaped Monkey Swings from Rafters in Spirit Halloween Store

    1H AGO

    SCARY MONKEY BUSINESS: Escaped Monkey Swings from Rafters in Spirit Halloween Store

    A diapered primate turned a Texas Halloween store into its personal jungle gym. READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/monkey-loose-spirit-halloween/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #WeirdDarkness #MonkeyEscape #SpiritHalloween #PlanoTexas #ViralMonkey #HalloweenStoreChaos #ExoticPets #MonkeyVideo #TexasNews #CaughtOnCamera

    12 min
  2. THE WHITE WEREWOLF OF HARTZ MOUNTAINS: A Family’s Lycanthropic Blood Curse Returns

    1H AGO

    THE WHITE WEREWOLF OF HARTZ MOUNTAINS: A Family’s Lycanthropic Blood Curse Returns

    When a father relocates his family to an isolated cabin in the Hartz Mountains to escape his dark past, a mysterious white wolf begins stalking them—but the real horror lies in discovering what connection the creature has to their bloodline. | #RetroRadio EP0550 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The White Wolf” (January 26, 1977) 00:47:00.127 = Two Thousand Plus, “The Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD 01:16:39.869 = The Unexpected, “Easy Money” (July 11, 1948) ***WD 01:31:31.008 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (1936) ***WD 01:46:12.920 = Dark Venture, “Chase” (August 03, 1946) ***WD (LQ) 02:14:32.456 = The Weird Circle, “Diamond Lens” (December 31, 1944) 02:41:47.773 = The Whistler, “Twin” (November 06, 1944) ***WD 03:13:03.444 = Witch’s Tale, “Knife of Sacrifice” (August 27, 1935) 03:38:12.351 = X Minus One, “The Old Die Rich” (July 17, 1956) 04:05:34.020 = Zero Hour, “Bye Bye Narco” (April 29, 1974) 04:23:03.854 = Strange Adventure, “Blue Water Andy” (1945) ***WD 04:26:23.478 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD 04:53:58.408 = 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. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. = = = = = "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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarkness CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0550

    4h 55m
  3. BLACK BART: The Gentleman Bandit Who Terrorized Wells Fargo While Writing Poetry

    13H AGO

    BLACK BART: The Gentleman Bandit Who Terrorized Wells Fargo While Writing Poetry

    He robbed 28 stagecoaches without firing a single shot, left poetry at crime scenes, and vanished into legend—this is the strange tale of Black Bart, the gentleman bandit. IN THIS EPISODE: Black Bart – just the name conjures up an image of a rugged man willing to mow you down in a hail of bullets if you looked at him wrong, especially during one of his infamous stagecoach robberies. But legends can be wrong, and the real Black Bart might not have been so black in the heart as we’ve been led to believe. (Black Bart: The Poet Outlaw) *** In 1957, eleven-year-old twins Jacqueline and Joanna were killed in a car accident. But the next year, some people say they were "reincarnated". (The Perplexing Pollocks Problem) *** For over a century, reports of abuse and murder came pouring out of the Topeka Insane Asylum. The tortures that took place within are nothing short of grotesque, and it makes one wonder how anyone could have possibly thought the so-called “treatments” would do anything other than cause the patients terrible suffering and horrific nightmares. (Horrors of the Topeka Insane Asylum) *** A newlywed woman goes sightseeing in a new town while her husband attends a conference nearby. Completely normal behavior for a newly married couple – but nothing that happens after these events makes any sense at all. We’ll look at the confusing case of Judy Smith. (The Confusing Case of Judy Smith)  CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:10.119 = Black Bart: The Poet Outlaw 00:14:11.560 = ***Horrors of the Topeka Insane Asylum 00:24:58.082 = The Perplexing Pollocks Problem 00:31:44.871 = ***Curious Case of Judy Smith 00:50:54.478 = Show Close *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break SOURCES and RESOURCES – and/or --- PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE:“Black Bart: The Poet Outlaw” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://tinyurl.com/59g6rldu “Horrors of the Topeka Insane Asylum” by Elizabeth Yetter for ListVerse: https://tinyurl.com/1ak6t8wa “The Confusing Case of Judy Smith” by Crystal Dawn for Lost N Found Blogs: https://tinyurl.com/43zvka2l “The Perplexing Pollocks Problem” by Jessica Staveley for Mama Mia: https://tinyurl.com/2d85hkuv=====(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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January 29, 2021 EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackBart ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. #WeirdDarkness #BlackBart #TrueCrime #OldWest #HistoricalTrueCrime #WildWest #Outlaws #UnsolvedMysteries #WellsFargo #AmericanHistory

    53 min
  4. FINDING OUT BY MAIL THAT YOU ARE DEAD: Hospital Accidentally Declares 531 Living Patients Deceased

    17H AGO

    FINDING OUT BY MAIL THAT YOU ARE DEAD: Hospital Accidentally Declares 531 Living Patients Deceased

    A computer glitch transforms routine mail into premature obituary notices for over 500 very-much-alive people. READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/mainhealth-mail-death-notices/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #WeirdDarkness #HospitalError #MedicalMistake #BizarreNews #DeathNoticeFail #HealthcareBlunder #StrangeButTrue #DarkHumor #MaineHealth #ComputerGlitch

    7 min
  5. Ohio Decides Your Robot Girlfriend Can't Be Your Legal Wife

    1D AGO

    Ohio Decides Your Robot Girlfriend Can't Be Your Legal Wife

    An Ohio lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to marry artificial intelligence. Yes, this is a real problem someone felt needed addressing. It's just one more step into humanity's weird relationship with our electronic overlords-in-waiting, and now at least one state has decided to draw the line at "I do" with your chatbot. READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/ohio-law-ai-marriage WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #WeirdDarkness #AIMarriageBan #OhioLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #RobotMarriage #AIPersonhood #TechLegislation #ChatbotRomance #FutureOfAI #AIRights

    6 min
  6. New Jersey Cop Chooses Pizza Over Murder Investigation While 911 Calls Pour In

    1D AGO

    New Jersey Cop Chooses Pizza Over Murder Investigation While 911 Calls Pour In

    When duty called, this sergeant went for pepperoni instead. READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/new-jersey-cop-pizza-murder-investigation WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #PoliceMisconduct #NewJersey #DoubleMurder #PoliceScandal #CriminalJustice #911Failure #LawEnforcement #PoliceAccountability

    5 min
  7. WAS SHE A WITCH, A FAIRY, A CHANGELING? The Horrifying True Story of the Bridget Cleary Murder

    1D AGO

    WAS SHE A WITCH, A FAIRY, A CHANGELING? The Horrifying True Story of the Bridget Cleary Murder

    A religious Irish man murdered his wife in front of witnesses and showed no remorse — because he genuinely believed he was killing a fairy changeling while his real wife remained trapped in another realm. IN THIS EPISODE: I’ll share a chapter from the audiobook “Murderous Minds: Volume 4” that I had the privilege of narrating. It’s chapter one which tells the true story of murderer Michael Cleary. Plus, I’ll share the fictional horror story, 
“A Beginner’s Guide To Blood Portals” by Michael Squid. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:35.234 = Show Open 00:02:01.002 = Murderous Michael Cleary 00:28:38.332 = ***A Beginner’s Guide to Blood Portals, Part 1 00:55:17.131 = ***A Beginner’s Guide to Blood Portals, Part 2 01:10:00.470 = ***A Beginner’s Guide to Blood Portals, Part 3 01:24:33.109 = Show Close *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Murderous Michael Cleary” by Ryan Becker and Kelley Gaines, from the audiobook “Murderous Minds, Volume 4”:https://amzn.to/2VCrjFC – you can also follow the link to hear another free sample of the audiobook. “A Beginner’s Guide To Blood Portals” by Michael Squid at Creepypasta.com: http://bit.ly/2VEqHiv; Michael Squid’s official website: http://www.mrmichaelsquid.com =====(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.)= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 2021 EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MichaelClearly ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. #WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #BridgetCleary #IrishFolklore #ChangelingMurder #HistoricalTrueCrime #DarkHistory #WitchTrials #IrishLegends #VictorianCrime

    1h 26m
  8. The Vatican Astronomer Who Would Baptize Aliens

    1D AGO

    The Vatican Astronomer Who Would Baptize Aliens

    The Catholic Church's top astronomer says extraterrestrials would be children of God. READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/vatican-baptize-aliens/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #WeirdDarkness #VaticanAstronomer #AlienBaptism #ExtraterrestrialLife #CatholicChurch #VaticanObservatory #AliensAndReligion #SpaceAndFaith #AlienContact #CosmicMysteries

    16 min
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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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