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

  • By: Darren Marlar
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  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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

By: Darren Marlar
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  • Summary

  • 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
    © 2015-2023, Weird Darkness
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Episodes
  • Old-Time Radio Marathon, EPISODE 0230 #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness

    Old-Time Radio Marathon, EPISODE 0230 #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness
    Nov 3 2024
    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115255139

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Intermediary” (April 14, 1975)
    00:48:15.689 = The Mysterious Traveler, “No One On The Line” (September 01, 1946) ***WD
    01:19:42.811 = Mystery House, “Murder For Laughs” (November 04, 1945) ***WD
    01:45:09.504 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (1966) ***WD
    02:12:11.977 = Night Beat, “I Know Your Secret” (April 10, 1950)
    02:42:35.770 = Nightfall, “Future Fear” (August 15, 1980)
    03:08:23.117 = Obsession, “Dynamite” (ADU) ***WD
    03:40:07.431 = Origin of Superstition, “Crossing Your Fingers” (ADU) ***WD
    03:55:44.752 = Peril, “Sidewalk Empire” (ADU) ***WD
    04:20:24.917 = Phillip Marlowe, “Trouble Is My Business” (August 05, 1947) ***WD
    04:49:34.601 = Show Close
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    ***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
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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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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
    = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0230
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    4 hrs and 51 mins
  • (Bonus Episode) “THE FURIOUS ROSE” by Dean Evans (1952) #WeirdDarkness

    (Bonus Episode) “THE FURIOUS ROSE” by Dean Evans (1952) #WeirdDarkness
    Nov 3 2024
    IN THIS EPISODE: Originally posted in Galaxy Science Fiction, January 1952. "The Furious Rose" by Dean Evans is a science fiction short story set in a dystopian future where executions are mechanized and devoid of human emotion. Tony Radek, the Federal Executioner, navigates his role in an emotionally detached system where the condemned are subjected to "Neg-Emote," a process that strips them of their emotions following a guilty verdict.
    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.)
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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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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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    29 mins
  • “THE LEFLORE COUNTY BIGFOOT WAR OF 1855” and More Freaky True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE LEFLORE COUNTY BIGFOOT WAR OF 1855” and More Freaky True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    Nov 3 2024
    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w42fbbt

    IN THIS EPISODE: Did you hear about the time Bigfoot and humans went to war against each other? It supposedly did happen in real life and I’ll tell you the story! (The Leflore County Bigfoot War) *** The body of 25-year-old Jason Chase was found several weeks after he had gone missing – but the cause of his death was a mystery to everyone for almost twenty years. (The Eerie Death of Hiker Jason Chase) *** There are people in life that you just would rather not deal with. Wouldn’t be great if you could just put them on ice and let some other future generation deal with that person? Well, aside from the morally unacceptable actions you’d have to take to make that happen, the technology for doing so might not be too far away. Some of the ulta-wealthy are making plans to be brought back to life later, or to live for a very long time, or… even to be immortal. (How The Super Rich Plan To Live Forever) *** Soon after moving into their quaint Massachusetts country home in 1981, Lui and Dale Passetto encountered a force of pure evil that almost destroyed them and their family. (The Passetto Family Possession) *** On August 29, 1890, a 16-year-old boy named Otto Lueth was hanged at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus. He had been tried and convicted of the murder of Maggie Thompson, age 9 – a murder for which he had shown no remorse. It is a sad and tragic story… but also one of utter horror. (Otto Leuth and the Girl in the Cellar)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer, Cold Open, and Show Intro
    00:04:18.874 = The LeFlore County Bigfoot War
    00:17:48.964 = Eerie Death of Hiker Jason Chase
    00:28:08.919 = Passetto Family Possession
    00:35:11.283 = How The Super Rich Plan To Live Forever
    00:40:21.180 = Otto Leuth And The Girl In The Cellar
    01:05:08.429 = Show Close
    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Eerie Death of Hiker Jason Chase” from StrangeOutdoors.com: https://tinyurl.com/y4kpf4dn
    “The Leflore County Bigfoot War” by Michael Mayes for the Texas Cryptid Hunter website: https://tinyurl.com/y3lzcs3j
    “How The Super Rich Plan To Live Forever” by Michael Moran for The Daily Star: https://tinyurl.com/y6sphdwf
    “The Passetto Family Possession” by Jamie Bogert for TheLineUp.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3endz3u
    “Otto Leuth and the Girl in the Cellar” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y47sg32c
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    (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.)
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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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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: September 21, 2020

    CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/1855BigfootWar
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    1 hr and 7 mins

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One of my favorite podcasts!

I have totally fallen for weird darkness!! I listen to it every night. Finally found a podcast right up my alley!!

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Great Podcast

First, Darren has an amazing voice. The stories are great. Productoin value is fantastic. Love it!

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Dark sweetness

I’m glad a friend of mine recommended this to me, you never know what you’re going to come across sometimes but it’s always nice to find a diamond. If you’re into the dark & interesting, this might be a good fit for you

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Great work

I love the content, always a great story to be told by Darren on his podcasts!!!

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Love this program

Like the title says, I love this program. Darren is a great narrator, and you can tell that he genuinely cares for his fan base.

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Love this Podcast!

I found this podcast a couple weeks ago and I can say I am part of the weirdo family now. I have been ear gooseling this podcast esp while I'm at work. Thanks Darren for making something so interesting and awesome!

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I enjoy listening to the story telling.

This was a thrilling story that had the sound like it could have come from truth.

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My Favorite Podcast. Period

I have been listening to Darren since the 2020 pandemic. Darren truly has the golden “radio voice” and it is a perfect match for the content of his show. Keep up the good work Darren!

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Awesome

I really enjoy the many stories and how Darren tells them. I get very engrossed when listening and he helps with depression by donation. Great Podcast!

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love it

My favorite podcast hands down. I listen to several podcast and I come back to weird darkness and can say it is my favorite.

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