Episodes

  • “TERRIFYING TRUE CHRISTMAS GHOST STORIES AND HORRIFYING HOLIDAY HAUNTINGS” #WeirdDarkness

    “TERRIFYING TRUE CHRISTMAS GHOST STORIES AND HORRIFYING HOLIDAY HAUNTINGS” #WeirdDarkness
    Dec 25 2024
    Long before Halloween claimed the spooky spotlight, Christmas Eve was the traditional time for telling ghost stories - a tradition I'm reviving tonight with true tales of yuletide hauntings.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: Before Halloween claimed the spooky spotlight, Christmas Eve was once the traditional time for telling ghost stories - a centuries-old custom that gave us Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and brought families together around crackling fires to share spine-tingling tales on long winter nights. Tonight I continue my efforts to bring back this tradition with some ghost stories and hauntings that took place during the Yuletide season… and every single ghost story is absolutely true.

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    Photo of the Berthelot ghost: https://weirddarkness.com/TrueChristmasGhostStories
    “A Christmas Carol” narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%22A+Christmas+Carol%22
    More holiday horror stories from Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%23holidayhorrors
    Most stories were gathered from the book, “30 Real Christmas Ghost Stories” by MJ Wayland: https://amzn.to/41QrPBj
    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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    Originally aired: December 25, 2024

    SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/TrueChristmasGhostStories
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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • 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!

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    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.
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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
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    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.

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    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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    Originally aired: July 01, 2021

    SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/VampireRapist
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    56 mins
  • Gas, Fear, and Hysteria: The Mysterious Mad Gasser of Mattoon – What Really Happened? #WeirdDarkness

    Gas, Fear, and Hysteria: The Mysterious Mad Gasser of Mattoon – What Really Happened? #WeirdDarkness
    Dec 24 2024
    Some believe it was a lone gun experiment. Others believe the whole incident was something from the paranormal. And still others say it was a case of mass hysteria. Who or what exactly was the Mad Gasser of Mattoon?

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    IN THIS EPISODE: In the fall of 1944, the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois, was gripped by fear as an enigmatic figure known as the 'Mad Gasser' unleashed mysterious gas attacks, leaving victims paralyzed and bewildered. Decades later, the identity and motives of this phantom attacker remain one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries.

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4j3xh6sa
    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: June 28, 2021

    SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MadGasserOfMattoon
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    56 mins
  • Dreaming of a FRIGHT Christmas? Here Are Some Dark #RetroRadio Christmas Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    Dreaming of a FRIGHT Christmas? Here Are Some Dark #RetroRadio Christmas Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Dec 24 2024
    Over FIVE HOURS of Old Time Radio Christmas episodes for the DARKER side of the holidays!

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” (July 25, 1977) ***WD
    00:48:25.819 = Lux Radio Theater, “It’s A Wonderful Life” (March 10, 1947)
    01:49:22.969 = Suspense, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” (December 21, 1953)
    02:19:20.859 = The Whistler, “A Letter From Cynthia” (December 25, 1949)
    02:49:07.309 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “That Magic Touch” (June 09, 1980) ***WD
    03:34:39.569 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Christmas Story” (December 25, 1951) ***WD
    04:01:24.239 = The Whistler, “Three Wise Guys” (December 24, 1950) ***WD
    04:31:04.669 = The CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Holiday Visit” (December 25, 1980) ***WD
    05:15:46.082 = 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.
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    5 hrs and 17 mins
  • Santa Claus reads, “DIE NUTCRACKER, DIE!” and 4 More Scary Stories for Kids! #SpookySanta

    Santa Claus reads, “DIE NUTCRACKER, DIE!” and 4 More Scary Stories for Kids! #SpookySanta
    Dec 24 2024
    Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too!
    STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…
    The Grither”: https://tinyurl.com/qvkfdtg
    “Christmas Tree Decorations”: https://tinyurl.com/rapx4d7
    “Die Nutcracker, Die!” by Dax Varley: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6
    “Machete Santa” by Medeia Sharif: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6
    “Saturn Rising” by Ty Drago: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6
    All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).
    SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…
    * MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL
    * POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK
    * XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD
    * MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg
    * SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E
    * HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkA
    I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll rectify it the show notes as quickly as possible.***Spooky Santa™ and Weird Darkness® are creations and trademarks of Marlar House Productions and Weird Darkness, LLC. Copyright © Weird Darkness, 2023
    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
    https://weirddarkness.com/die-nutcracker-die/
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    58 mins
  • #12NightmaresOfXmas “SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION CHRISTMAS” & More True Yule Tales! #WeirdDarkness

    #12NightmaresOfXmas “SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION CHRISTMAS” & More True Yule Tales! #WeirdDarkness
    Dec 24 2024
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    Episode 12 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!
    IN THIS EPISODE: “Christmas Carols in the Woods”, “St. Mary’s Church”, “The Lady In The Pantry”, “Mrs. Eustace Returns”, “The Phantoms of the Mamie R. Mine”, “The Wreck of the General Arnold”, “Up In Flames”, “The Battle of Edgehill”, “50 Berkeley Square”
    SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA
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    https://weirddarkness.com/spontaneous-human-combustion-for-christmas/
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    56 mins