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

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

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
    © 2015-2025, Weird Darkness
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  • BEYOND THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE: Exploring Worldwide Paranormal Vortices, Sea Monsters, and Ghost Ships

    BEYOND THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE: Exploring Worldwide Paranormal Vortices, Sea Monsters, and Ghost Ships
    Apr 27 2025
    Eerie vanishings, haunted ghost ships and monstrous sea creatures don’t just take place in the Bermuda Triangle. You can sail into the paranormal in any dark waters of the world.

    Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckns5y9

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate

    DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
    IN THIS EPISODE: The Bermuda Triangle, also called the Devil's Triangle, is a famous part of the ocean where many ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. Located between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the tip of Florida, this area has puzzled people for over 100 years. From the spooky disappearance of the USS Cyclops with 306 crew members in 1918 to the more recent sinking of the SS El Faro in 2015, the Bermuda Triangle becomes more mysterious year after year. Tonight we’ll look at some of the strangest events in the Triangle, like Flight 19, which vanished during a routine training mission; and the Witchcraft, a boat that disappeared just minutes after calling for help. We’ll look at other locations around the world similar to the Bermuda Triangle that don’t get the same recognition – but are just as mysterious. And while we’re in the water, we’ll touch on a few ocean ghost stories, and reports of sea monsters. So before we get started, if you tend to get sea sick, you might want to grab your Dramamine.

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
    00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
    00:01:21.662 = Show Open
    00:02:05.707 = Bermuda Triangle: A History of Mystery
    00:10:13.632 = Vile Vortices Around the World
    00:20:43.194 = Monsters Beneath The Waves
    00:38:49.705 = Ocean Ghost Storeis
    00:48:08.720 = Show Close

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    Bermuda Triangle sources: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6sw5aj4j, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mf3vvw6
    Vile Vortices source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fhp3b
    Ocean Ghost Stories source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rmhs277y
    Monsters Beneath The Waves source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/596estzu
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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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: June 10, 2024
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeyondBermuda
    TAGS: Bermuda Triangle, Vile Vortices, ghost ships, sea monsters, ocean mysteries, haunted seas, Flight 19, USS Cyclops, Star Tiger, Devil’s Sea, Dragon’s Triangle, missing planes, missing ships, sea serpent sightings, paranormal ocean stories, haunted ships, Mary Celeste, Ourang Medan, SS Baychimo, Flying Dutchman, maritime ghost stories, Bermuda Triangle disappearances, oceanic paranormal phenomena
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    49 mins
  • The MILLION DOLLAR SEANCE: The DEAD Deserve to REST

    The MILLION DOLLAR SEANCE: The DEAD Deserve to REST
    Apr 27 2025
    A woman becomes entangled with a manipulative occultist who claims he can help her communicate with her late husband! Hear the tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0393

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dead Deserve to Rest” (February 03, 1976) ***WD
    00:48:25.209 = The LineUp, “Hiccuping Hamster Hemostatic Case” (May 29, 1951)
    01:14:17.659 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD
    01:44:44.629 = Philip Marlowe, “Name To Remember” (April 09, 1949)
    02:14:47.989 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)
    02:46:00.579 = Beyond Midnight, “Death Wish” (1968) ***WD (LQ)
    03:15:46.419 = MindWebs, “Repent, Harlequin! Said The Ticktock Man” (March 11, 1977)
    03:46:02.478 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Lady Spectator” (1939-1948) ***WD
    03:47:48.433 = Time For Love, “Counterfeit Plates” (1954) ***WD
    04:13:07.449 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
    04:43:37.379 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Doctor and Lunatic” (April 26, 1946)
    05:12:59.081 = Show Close

    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0393
    TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio
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    5 hrs and 14 mins
  • THE TRUTH BEHIND SUCCUBI AND INCUBI: Beautiful, Deadly, and Evil (Is Your Partner a Sex Demon?)

    THE TRUTH BEHIND SUCCUBI AND INCUBI: Beautiful, Deadly, and Evil (Is Your Partner a Sex Demon?)
    Apr 27 2025
    They come in the night offering pleasure beyond imagination — but behind their beauty lurks a darkness that could steal your very soul.

    Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mt24mwsj

    Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate

    DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
    IN THIS EPISODE: Succubi are female-appearing sexual demons that approach men in a variety of ways, usually while they are sleeping, then seduce them. Often men report that their experiences with succubi are positive and enjoyable, but just as often, they report that the pleasure had a thread of something evil running through it… and that thread leads to utter destruction. (The Deadly Allure of the Succubus) *** And the woman you are living with right now – your own wife or girlfriend – is it possible she is a succubus? We’ll look a bit deeper into the signs of a succubus so you can be aware and on alert! (Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?) *** In recent years, stories of personal encounters with shadow people have flooded the Internet. So much so, that a subcategory of Reddit was created solely for those who have experienced a shadow person and wish to share their story. We’ll share some of those reports. (Real Life Encounters With Shadow People) *** Many towns have tales of an old woman who might be a witch of some kind. Warrington, England had its own local, evil crone. She was known as Old Peggy Gronach and was described as being “evil, ugly and haggard.” But was she truly a witch? Many people thought so! (The Strange Tale of an English Witch)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
    00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
    00:01:23.650 = Show Open
    00:03:40.413 = Real Life Encounters With Shadow People
    00:14:08.089 = The Deadly Allure of the Succubus
    00:30:13.192 = Is My Girlfriend A Sex Demon?
    00:40:45.639 = The Strange Tale of an English Witch
    00:47:11.890 = Show Close

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Real Life Encounters With Shadow People” by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2YvO77h
    “The Strange Tale of an English Witch” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2KdGAF9
    “The Deadly Allure of the Succubus” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff: http://bit.ly/2KdnDlJ
    “Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/314rXdP
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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
    = = = = =
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: July, 2020
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SexDemons
    TAGS: shadow people, succubus, succubi encounters, sex demons, Lilith legend, Peggy Gronach witch, Warrington England witch, paranormal stories, real shadow person encounters, demonic encounters, sleep paralysis demons, real succubus stories, supernatural legends, witch legends, English folklore, demon seduction, Weird Darkness, Darren Marlar, paranormal podcast, true horror stories, supernatural encounters
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    48 mins

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