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

  • By: Darren Marlar
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  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (3 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
  • Have Yourself a SCARY Little Christmas With These #RetroRadio Christmas Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    Have Yourself a SCARY Little Christmas With These #RetroRadio Christmas Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Dec 25 2024
    Over five hours of Old Time Radio Christmas episodes on the DARKER side of the holiday!

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
    Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream
    Info on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Very Private Miracle” (December 24, 1974) ***WD
    00:46:13.339 = American Weekly, “Christmas Eve Ghost” (December 21, 1933) ***WD (LQ)
    01:01:36.189 = Dark Fantasy, “House of Bread” (December 26, 1941) ***WD
    01:26:22.779 = Escape, “Back For Christmas” (December 24, 1947) ***WD
    01:56:00.049 = The Whistler, “Decision” (December 24, 1947)
    02:25:35.529 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Christmas Carol” (December 24, 1975) ***WD
    03:11:45.079 = Lights Out, “Uninhabited – Christmas Story 1918” (December 22, 1937) ***WD
    03:41:36.279 = Suspense, “Holiday Story” (December 23, 1948)
    04:11:27.739 = The Whistler, “Delayed Christmas Present” (December 26, 1948) ***WD
    04:42:15.749 = Escape, “The Cave” (December 24, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
    05:11:55.728 = 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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    "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/WDRRXMAS1
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    5 hrs and 13 mins
  • “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” by Charles Dickens #HolidayHorrors #WeirdDarkness

    “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” by Charles Dickens #HolidayHorrors #WeirdDarkness
    Dec 25 2024
    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
    Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream
    Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV

    IN THIS EPISODE: The holiday classic in its entire audiobook format – “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar.
    SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens (public domain)
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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
    Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
    WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. Copyright, 2023
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    https://weirddarkness.com/a-christmas-carol-charles-dickens-full-audiobook/
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    2 hrs and 58 mins
  • “THE CHILLING TRUE CRIME CASE OF THE VAMPIRE RAPIST” and More Terrifying True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE CHILLING TRUE CRIME CASE OF THE VAMPIRE RAPIST” and More Terrifying True Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Dec 24 2024
    In 1985, John Brennan Crutchley, later known as the 'Vampire Rapist,' committed unspeakable crimes against a young hitchhiker, leaving behind a legacy of terror, unanswered questions, and chilling suspicions of more victims.

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
    Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream
    Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV

    IN THIS EPISODE: John Brennan Crutchley was no ordinary rapist and murderer. He added vampirism into his modus operandi. (The True Story of the Vampire Rapist) *** The spooklight phenomenon caused panic in a small Missouri community in the late 1800s – frightening many to the point of moving their family away. And today, the Joplin Spooklight is still a mystery that remains unsolved despite appearing several times a year. (The Mysterious Missouri Spooklights) *** Based on its name alone, you’d think the Gympie-Gympie plant is small, cute, and harmless. In reality, it’s one of the most dangerous plants in the world – and you’ll want to stay as far from it as possible. (The Deadly Gympie-Gympie) *** We’ll end the broadcast with one of the strangest funerals you’ve likely ever heard! (Polly Wanna Tombstone)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open
    00:01:30.276 = Show Intro
    00:03:33.800 = The True Story of the Vampire Rapist
    00:17:04.383 = Mysterious Missouri Spooklights
    00:21:29.579 = The Deadly Gympie-Gympie
    00:28:46.125 = The Entity That Followed Me (from a Weird Darkness listener)
    00:37:20.629 = Shared Worlds (from a Weird Darkness listener)
    00:47:00.160 = Polly Wanna Tombstone
    00:53:50.026 = Show Close

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The True Story of the Vampire Rapist” by Cat McAuliffe for Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4erta5zb
    “The Mysterious Missouri Spooklights” from TulsaWorld.com: (Link no longer valid.)
    “The Deadly Gympie-Gympie” from TheScareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/skykszwa
    “Polly Wanna Tombstone” by Chris Woodyard for The Victorian Book of the Dead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vcd6me3n
    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: July 01, 2021

    SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/VampireRapist
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    56 mins

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The sheer hard work and dedication to churn out episodes is incredible!

Well produced, well paced, interesting content and awesome variety, we love listening to Darren's episodes

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