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

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    • 4.6 • 3.5K Ratings

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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    “THE BIGFOOT OF HIROSHIMA” and 4 More Strange True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE BIGFOOT OF HIROSHIMA” and 4 More Strange True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: Learning of other races and cultures has been something man has sought knowledge of ever since they first discovered other races and cultures existed. But that’s the thing – you have to know those races and cultures existed in the first place. And there is one race known as the Oghar that very few know about – and it has been practically wiped from history. (Mystery of the Oghars) *** Lakes are often scenes of brutal crimes and dumping ground for murder victims, but you don’t often hear of the lake itself being the murderer. But one lake killed 1,700 people… in a single night. (The Lake Exploded) *** Imagine moving into a new home only to realize it already has a resident ghost living there – but not only that, but the ghost enjoys having full-blown two-way conversations with you through the walls. (The Beastie In The Walls) *** In 1593, a Spanish soldier named Gil Pérez claimed he traveled over 9,000 miles in just a few seconds. Supposedly he disappeared in Manila and appeared in Mexico. Is there any truth to the story, or evidence to back up his claim? (The Man Who Teleported) *** If you are a fan of the Neverglades Mysteries series that I’ve been releasing once in a while on Creepypasta Thursdays, then you’ll want to listen through the end of the Chamber of Comments because there’s a little piece of news about the Neverglades you might like to hear. *** A strange sighting took place in 1970 in Hiroshima Prefecture – and the way it’s described, it sounds like Japan might have it’s very own Sasquatch! And now, decades later – that beast might save the town it was spotted in. (The Bigfoot of Hiroshima) *** (Originally aired October 09, 2020)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Bigfoot of Hiroshima” by Kohei Higashitani for The Asahi Shimbun: https://tinyurl.com/yxumxbju
    “Mystery of the Oghars” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y54y8pl8
    “The Lake Exploded” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/y52q8l37
    “The Beastie In The Walls” posted at Fortean Ireland: https://tinyurl.com/y5bxyfx8
    “The Man Who Teleported” by Paolo Chua for Esquire Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/y3ez3aox
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    • 41 min
    “THE WEREWOLF: LORE, LEGEND, AND LYCANTHROPY” – PLUS BLOOPERS! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE WEREWOLF: LORE, LEGEND, AND LYCANTHROPY” – PLUS BLOOPERS! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: The idea of the werewolf has been with us for a long time – the first mention of a werewolf that we know of is over two thousand years ago. We’ll look at the origins of the werewolf, look at whether they are actually real, and if so, how one goes about becoming one, and some of the cures believed to release the man from the beast. Of course, it’s not always the Wolf-Man… sometimes it’s the Wolf-Woman. We’ll look at the most fearsome lady werewolves throughout history! I’ll tell you about the trials and punishments of those convicted of being werewolves – many probably wish they’d have confessed to being witches instead! Plus, what if I was to tell you that werewolves truly ARE real – and that a small village has been terrorized by them for decades – right up to modern day? There is convincing evidence to back up my claim! All of this and more werewolfism can be found in this episode! *** (Originally aired September 30, 2020)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    BOOK: “Giants, Monsters and Dragons” by Carol Rose: https://amzn.to/36k0VW0
    BOOK: “The Werewolf Delusion” by Ian Woodward: https://amzn.to/2Sa74LV
    BOOK: “The Book of Werewolves” by Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould: https://amzn.to/3jgTLp5
    EPISODE: “The Werewolf Panic of the 1970’s”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/48s5bbkk
    EPISODE: “Werewolves of Central England”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vpt52rn
    EPISODE: “Werewolf In The Bronx”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y3auryjk
    EPISODE: “A Summer of Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p875ynn
    EPISODE: “Planet Werewolf”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yb6ck67a
    EPISODE: “The Beast Of The Land Between The Lakes”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n8jcczz
    EPISODE: “The Beast of Barmston Drain”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrs9j8xu
    EPISODE: “The Ohio Dogman”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rc5su
    EPISODE: “The Skinwalker Ranch, Home To Real Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p975j56
    EPISODE: “Hairy Humanoids of Texas”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckkfhun
    EPISODE: “Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2w57xr
    VIDEO: “A Brief History of Horror – Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/1901
    VIDEO: “Legends of the...

    • 1 hr 12 min
    “LOST HEARTS – A GHOST STORY” by M.R. JAMES and 2 More Horror Stories of Fiction! #WeirdDarkness

    “LOST HEARTS – A GHOST STORY” by M.R. JAMES and 2 More Horror Stories of Fiction! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: I’m reaching back to a #CreepypastaThursday from last year when I shared three stories. First, I’ll share the traditional creepypasta “I Wish I Wasn’t a Member” by Boothworld. Then it’s an original creepypasta story from Weirdo family member Randy Hogan called “The Dinner Party From Hell”. And finally, we’ll wrap up the episode with a classic bit of horror from M.R. James called “Lost Hearts”. *** (Originally aired October 17, 2019)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “I Wish I Wasn’t a Member” by Boothworld: http://bit.ly/2OYlTRo
    “Lost Hearts” by M.R. James: http://bit.ly/2MOYgrZ
    “The Dinner Party From Hell” by Weirdo family member Randy Hogan
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    OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…
    Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag
    Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors
    Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio
    Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead
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    • 45 min
    “THE SPIDER PETTING ZOO” and “ANCIENT LIGHTS” #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

    “THE SPIDER PETTING ZOO” and “ANCIENT LIGHTS” #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

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    IN THIS EPISODE: ’ll be sharing the classic short horror story “Ancient Lights” by Algernon Blackwood, but first, the spine-tingling tale “The Spider Petting Zoo” by Peter de Niverville. *** (Originally aired September 06, 2019)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Petting Zoo” by Peter de Niverville: http://bit.ly/2lyOm3M
    “Ancient Lights” by Algernon Blackwood: http://bit.ly/2km2Cg3
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    OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…
    Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag
    Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors
    Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio
    Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead
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    • 46 min
    “LE LOYON, THE GHOST OF MAULES” and 5 More True Stories – PLUS BLOOPERS! #WeirdDarkness

    “LE LOYON, THE GHOST OF MAULES” and 5 More True Stories – PLUS BLOOPERS! #WeirdDarkness

    PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too:https://weirddarkness.com/le-loyon-ghost-of-maules/
    IN THIS EPISODE: Nellie Meunch was accused of kidnapping. Her ingenious scheme to beat the charges? To kidnap again. (Kidnapping, Babies, and Blackmail) *** Before we knew it as tuberculosis, most knew it as consumption – and it was almost always fatal, with those who had it seemingly being consumed by the disease, which is probably how it got its name. So it should be no surprise that homes where the disease took up residence were devastated, and whether or not they are haunted by the paranormal, they are certainly haunted by the dark memories and energies of those who were consumed there. Including one particular home a doctor in 1915 will describe for us. (Consumption Cottage) *** Norfolk’s Horning Village is not your typical residential area of living – the village slips back and forth in time every five years. And one family knows that’s true, because they were stuck in one of the time slips. (Timeslip Village) *** When fans of the paranormal hear the name ‘Rendlesham’, the first thing that springs to mind is an incident that happened over three nights around Christmas 1980, when it was said that several spaceships visited the nearby airbase. What they don’t think of is Ariel the mermaid, or Daryl Hannah from the movie “Splash”. But maybe they should. (The Mermaid of Rendlesham) *** Isabella of France is a fantastically interesting historic figure, even more so because of how little-known she is. You’d think a queen who was known as a she-wolf would be something you might have read about in history class. (Isabella: She-Wolf of England) *** But first, the figure, who is known as 'Le Loyon' has been called Switzerland's answer to the Loch Ness Monster, wears a military uniform and a thick cloak, with a gas mask covering his or her face. Who or what is he? We begin with that story. (The Masked Man Le Loyon) *** (Originally aired September 25, 2020)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    Book: “Cover-Ups and Secrets: The Complete Guide to Government Conspiracies, Manipulations and Deceptions” by Nick Redfern: https://amzn.to/2S20NC5
    Book: “Haunted East Anglia” by Joan Forman: https://amzn.to/3i88eCe
    Book: “Masks of Time” by Joan Forman: https://amzn.to/2Ez9bWt
    Book: Two Suffolk Friends” by William Blackwood and Sons: https://amzn.to/2RYWbMT
    Hidden East Anglia website: http://www.hiddenea.com
    Griffmonster Walks website: https://griffmonster-walks.blogspot.com/p/home-page.html
    “The Twelve Rules” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/7101
    “Ghosts on Death Row” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6868
    “The Necropolis Railway” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/7208
    “The Horrors of Route 66” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5594
    “Kidnapping, Babies, and Blackmail” by Troy...

    • 1 hr 2 min
    “THE JOURNEY OF THE FOOL” and More Fortean-Related Stories! #ParanormalityMag

    “THE JOURNEY OF THE FOOL” and More Fortean-Related Stories! #ParanormalityMag

    PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too:https://weirddarkness.com/the-journey-of-the-fool/
    IN THIS EPISODE: “The Journey of the Fool” by AP Strange *** “Figures in Forteana: Charles Fort” by Jordan Heath *** “Glitch in the Matrix: Time Loop” by Anonymous *** “Dreaming About Owls, What Does It Mean” by Nicole Whitney *** “When Ghost Hunt Companies Leave You Ghosted” by Cody Sharpe

    Subscribe to Paranormality Magazine at https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref=5714. Paranormality Magazine is a collaborative endeavor driven by a deep passion for the mysterious, unexplained, and paranormal. We are captivated by the enigmatic realms and the individuals who shape this extraordinary community. Our mission is to delve into all things Fortean, embracing topics ranging from apparitions to extraterrestrial encounters, and exploring the diverse array of cryptid creatures in between. With a global team dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, we gather captivating stories, conduct insightful interviews, and provide up-to-date coverage on groundbreaking paranormal projects that are propelling our community forward. Curious to be a part of this extraordinary journey? Visit https://paranormalitymag.com/about-us/

    SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    All stories originally published in Paranormality Magazine or website at https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref=5714
    Paranormality Magazine podcast theme by Alibi Music Library
    Background music by Nicolas Gasparini at http://www.thedarkpiano.com
    Narration by Darren Marlar at https://DarrenMarlar.com and https://WeirdDarkness.com
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    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
3.5K Ratings

3.5K Ratings

Buck Odinson ,

What a fantastic podcast with the best host.

Darren Marlar is a phenomenal voice. He tells stories both fictional and nonfictional regarding the paranormal, strange and of course weird. He covers every topic in this genre. Very very entertaining and at time informative.

chefjannes ,

History and Horror

Darren finds some of the best historical and creepy stories that may make you rethink how crazy our ancestors were!!! Love the podcast! Informative and scary!!!

paypalsucks2099 ,

Balanced Story Telling

The way the stories are told without bias but still enormously entertaining.

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