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

  • Written by: Darren Marlar
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Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, True Crime, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Written by: Darren Marlar
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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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Episodes
  • “THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF FEB 02-08, 2025

    “THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF FEB 02-08, 2025
    Feb 3 2025
    HOUR ONE: “The devil made me do it.” It’s an excuse that has been used so often by so many that it has lost its meaning, and its effectiveness. So only a fool or a madman would commit a horrible act and then try to blame it on the devil or a demon… unless, of course, that person truly believes that is exactly what happened to them. (A Demon Made Me Do It) *** The little Norwegian village of Bærum Verk still stands as an old foundry settlement, and is an active place, both as a place to work, and as a place to live – and as a place to keep living even after you’re dead. (The Most Haunted Village in Norway) *** There are more than a few stories from upright citizens around the world who claim to have seen tiny humans. I’m not talking about the diminutive human beings we used to classify as dwarves or midgets until we became more enlightened. I’m talking about short, maybe two-foot tall, perfectly proportioned people. (Big Stories About Little People)==========HOUR TWO: Like many desolate places, the Arctic has its share of ghost stories and haunted legends floating around the frigid, wild areas of its domain. It might be the frights rather than the cold that gives you goosebumps. (Ghostly Shivers of the Arctic Circle) *** You never know what might be lurking just out of sight – in the shadows, behind a door. I’ll share a few true stories that might make you double-check the locks at night and check the closet before going to bed. (Never Trust The Dark) *** When you think of the Salem Witch Trials, you typically think of women being burned at the stake, innocently accused of witchcraft. There are two incorrect assumption about that mental picture. First, most of the accused were hung, and none have been truly verified to be burned alive. And second, sorcery and Satan worship were not seen to be bound by gender, and so either a man, woman, boy, or girl could be a witch. And one of those unfortunate men was Giles Corey – but his punishment went beyond the norm, and into the gruesome. (The Most Dreadful Execution of The Salem Witch Trials)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: When John and Eva were married they told their relatives that they planned to honeymoon on the Atlantic coast, but John had another plan, and it would not be his last deception. But it would be the first act in what ended up being a mystery that has still gone unsolved to this day. (The Lawrenceburg Shanty-Boat Mystery) *** Weirdo family member James Pierce brings a true story that he calls, “It Came Through the Screen Door”. *** A 5-year-old boy having the time of his life at a carnival suddenly goes missing – and when found later there is no evidence whatsoever as to how he got where he was, who took him there, or what happened to him before he was found. (The Disturbing Case of Little Stephen McKerron) *** Weirdo family member Joy Cruz remembers something her mother told her as a child… and it quite possibly saved her soul. (I’ve Seen The Devil)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“The Genesis of Geraldine” by David Jeremiah for Light Source: https://tinyurl.com/y7t7nuwx“A Demon Made Me Do It” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2qedyjq, and Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yb8e6z25“The Most Haunted Village in Norway” from Moon Mausoleum: https://tinyurl.com/ya8nuxur“The Lawrenceburg Shanty-Boat Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyod3q3j“Big Stories About Little People” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ycql47wq“It Came Through the Screen Door” by Weirdo family member James Pierce“Ghostly Shivers of the Arctic Circle” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yc9ymjyx“The Most Dreadful Execution of The Salem Witch Trials” from Sometimes Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y979qn8e, and Evan Corey for History: https://tinyurl.com/y7qt45kx“I’ve Seen The Devil” by Joy Cruz for Weird Darkness: https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit“The Disturbing Case of Little Stephen McKerron” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/ydf4w6ce“Never Trust the Dark” from The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/y7bgdq5z==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicateWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.==========PODCASTS I HOST:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/listenParanormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The...
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Can an ALIEN Have An IDENTITY CRISIS? Find out in THE DARK STAR! #RetroRadio EP0314 #WeirdDarkness

    Can an ALIEN Have An IDENTITY CRISIS? Find out in THE DARK STAR! #RetroRadio EP0314 #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 3 2025
    A group of scientists embarks on a mission to destroy unstable planets when they find an alien intelligence that begins to question its purpose. Hear the story in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of MindWebs!

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Special Undertaking” (September 04, 1975) ***WD
    00:47:54.469 = The Black Mass, “O Mirror Mirror” (February 12, 1964) ***WD
    01:03:48.229 = MindWebs, “The Dark Star” (July 07, 1978) ***WD
    01:34:04.769 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Canned Heat” (1939-1948)
    01:35:13.054 = Out Of This World, “Dead of Night” (February 28, 1947) ***WD
    02:05:55.339 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD
    02:32:18.049 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Mathematics For Murder” (February 01, 1946)
    02:57:28.349 = Mr. District Attorney, “Curious Undertaker” (August 02, 1944) ***WD
    03:28:41.139 = Murder at Midnight, “Black Curtain” (February 10, 1947) ***WD
    03:56:08.389 = The Black Museum, “The Shopping Bag” (1952) ***WD
    04:22:48.109 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Locomotive Ghost” (July 06, 1947) ***WD
    04:53:04.279 = Show Close

    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***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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    4 hrs and 54 mins
  • “MUNCHHAUSEN MONSTER: The NURSE Who Became a CHILD MURDERER” + More True Dark Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    “MUNCHHAUSEN MONSTER: The NURSE Who Became a CHILD MURDERER” + More True Dark Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Feb 3 2025
    Beverley Allitt was trusted to care for the most vulnerable patients, but under her nurse’s uniform hid an evil monster that turned a children's ward to a scene of nightmares.

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
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    IN THIS EPISODE: Beverly Allitt was a children's nurse… and also one of Britain's most notorious killers. (Angel of Death: Inside the Mind of a Serial Child Killer) *** It was John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln… but Booth had an assassin as well, coming after him. (The Man Who Murdered The Assassin) *** Many haunted locations are popular with ghost hunters and fans of the paranormal – but what if your business is being destroyed because ghosts are scaring off your customers? (Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem) *** Imagine having a strange dream about being in the hospital, and the doctors taking a blood sample from you – then you wake up in bed to find a needle mark in your arm? And your spouse has one too! (What Happened To Us) *** A contractor tells his personal story of a strange creature he came across while working with the U.S. Navy and NATO in 1954 Spain. (Reptile Confrontation) *** We’ve all had songs stuck in our heads at one time or another – but what happens when it’s a name that gets stuck in your brain? A name you haven’t heard in decades? (Nick Adonidas)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
    00:00:57.821 = Show Open
    00:02:51.332 = Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer (Beverly Allitt)
    00:09:49.869 = Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem
    00:13:05.918 = What Happened To Us?
    00:16:51.743 = Reptile Confrontation
    00:22:12.727 = Nick Adonidas
    00:25:10.725 = The Man Who Murdered The Assassin
    00:38:51.118 = Show Open

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/BeverlyAllitt
    “Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem” by Brent Tingley for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kyQXKL
    “What Happened To Us?” by RJ from PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2m6O7Ny
    “Reptile Confrontation” by H.Y.: (link no longer available)
    “Nick Adonidas” by Joanne Noseworthy, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
    “Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer” by Carissa Chesanek for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2lDbDSa
    “The Man Who Murdered The Assassin” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2k4n1G4
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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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    Originally aired: June 20, 2018
    TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hzxzttu
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    40 mins

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