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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

    • True Crime
    • 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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    “INSIDE THE MIND OF JACK THE RIPPER” and More True Horror! #WeirdDarkness

    “INSIDE THE MIND OF JACK THE RIPPER” and More True Horror! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: Jack the Ripper stalked the West End of London in 1888. He was never captured. How did he do it… and how did he get away with it? *** We’ll learn about a supposedly real spider from Central Africa with a leg span of 5-feet across. *** (Originally aired November 18, 2020)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Giant Spider of the Congo” by Terrence Aym, from Helium.com (link no longer available)
    “Inside The Mind of the Ripper” by Josh Clark and Patrick J. Kiger for History’s How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y26ghwlq
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    Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors
    Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio
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    • 45 min
    “THE CRAZY CASE TRUE CRIME LOVERS MUST HEAR” and More True Stories! (PLUS BLOOPERS!) #WeirdDarkness

    “THE CRAZY CASE TRUE CRIME LOVERS MUST HEAR” and 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/crazy-case-true-crime-lovers-must-hear/
    IN THIS EPISODE: What do you get when you mix auto theft, disappearances, amnesia, murder, and far too many tattoos? You get one of the craziest true crime cases you’ll ever hear. It’s the disappearance and apparent murder of James Eugene Harrison, but just wait for the twist. (The Man Who Wasn’t Murdered) *** The first witch trial in the Americas took place in 1626 – and I’ll tell you the story of how poor Joane Wright came to be accused, and what the verdict came down as. (America’s First Witch) *** In 1938, 34-year-old Alma Fielding reported objects mysteriously flying around her home. In 2017, Kate Summerscale, author of the true crime classic “The Suspicions of Mr Whicher”, set out to investigate the unexplained case of the Croydon poltergeist. (The Housewife, The Ghost Hunter, And The Croydon Poltergeist) *** When you hear a knocking in the closet, or footsteps in the attic. When you hear a door to the basement creak open, or a plate crash to the floor in the middle of the night… is it a ghost? An intruder? Or could you be dealing with a darkling? (The Dark Darklings) *** (Originally aired November 16, 2020)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    BOOK: “The Suspicions of Mr Whicher” by Kate Summerscale: https://amzn.to/38Q7uR6
    “America’s First Witch” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/y36z72jy
    “The Man Who Wasn’t Murdered” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/yxayopj9
    “The Housewife, The Ghost Hunter, And The Croydon Poltergeist” by Kate Summerscale for The Guardian:https://tinyurl.com/yykzsgs9
    “The Dark Darklings” by Mason Felinity for Haunted American Tours: https://tinyurl.com/nlx7zh
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” by Dr. Seuss; narrated by Darren Marlar #HolidayHorrors

    “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” by Dr. Seuss; narrated by Darren Marlar #HolidayHorrors

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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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    • 11 min
    “HATCHED: INVISIBLE SPIDERS” by Jason R. Davis (FULL 9-HOUR AUDIOBOOK!) #WeirdDarkness

    “HATCHED: INVISIBLE SPIDERS” by Jason R. Davis (FULL 9-HOUR AUDIOBOOK!) #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: I have special permission from author Jason R. Davis to bring you the entire audiobook version of the fiction horror novel “Hatched” - the first book in the Invisible Spiders series! If, after listening to this audiobook, you want to hear more, you can find the sequel to it, “Caught In The Web” as well as the story “Spiders in the Garden” on the audiobooks page at WeirdDarkness.com.

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    Audiobook, “Hatched: Invisible Spiders” by Jason R. Davis: https://amzn.to/2pPYW8u
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    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
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    “THE AXEMAN OF NEW ORLEANS” and More True and Macabre Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE AXEMAN OF NEW ORLEANS” and More True and Macabre Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too: https://weirddarkness.com/axeman-new-orleans/
    IN THIS EPISODE: The axe murders of New Orleans took place over a hundred years ago, but “The Jazzman Story” remains one of the greatest mysteries and unsolved murder cases within the annals of American crime. (The Axeman’s Jazz) *** The investigation of an apparent suicide in 1953 led to an unbelievable theory… not only had the victim used LSD years earlier, but it was quite possible it was forced upon him by the Central Intelligence Agency. (The CIA and LSD) *** You don’t often hear of people being struck and killed by lightning – at least not nowadays. But pick up a paper from the early 1900s and you’d think people were doing it as a hobby. (Death By Electrical Storm) *** January 30th, 1835 was the date of the first attempt at assassinating a sitting U.S. President – Andrew Jackson. That fact itself doesn’t warrant placement in Weird Darkness, seeing as the attempt failed – but the story leading up to the attempt, and the attempt itself, certainly earn their place in this episode. (The President and the Madman) *** I’ll end the episode in the Chamber of Comments, but before that, my last story will the most disturbing one of the episode. Most ghosts are seemingly passive or even benevolent, appearing to scare people only by accident, never by intent. But then there are the stories of violent and angry ghosts – spirits that not only bring terror, but also bloodshed and even death by their own ghostly hands. We’ll look at some famous cases of violent hauntings throughout history. *** (Originally aired November 09, 2020)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    BOOK: “A Terrible Mistake: The Murder of Frank Olson and the CIA’s Secret Cold War Experiments” by H.P. Albarelli, Jr.: https://amzn.to/35gj9Xa
    VIDEO: Coventry Poltergeist opens door and moves chair: https://youtu.be/SF_Rf-Jttk4
    “The Axeman’s Jazz” by Kieran W. for Mystery Confidential: https://tinyurl.com/yxqsylvd
    “The CIA and LSD” by Phillip Messing for the New York Post: https://tinyurl.com/ycywx8bn
    “Death By Electrical Storm” from Pennsylvania Oddities: https://tinyurl.com/y3ngsdbq
    “The President And The Madman” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/yyuvu36j
    “Vicious and Violent Hauntings” by Robert F. Mason for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y5t9srwm
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    “THE HAUNTED SHAKESPEARE TAVERN” and More Fortean-Related Stories! #ParanormalityMag

    “THE HAUNTED SHAKESPEARE TAVERN” 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/haunted-shakespeare-tavern/

    IN THIS EPISODE: “The Shakespeare Tavern: Durham’s Oldest Haunted Inn” by Elaine Kelly *** “The Shakespeare Tavern: Durham’s Oldest Haunted Inn” by Elaine Kelly *** “The Web of the Ancient World” by Brandon Wills *** “What Does It Mean To Dream About Ancient Civilizations?” *** “The Fortean Society: Theodore Dreiser”

    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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    • 42 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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