• 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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  • 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
    © 2015-2025, Weird Darkness
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Episodes
  • Are You Prepared For The FEAST OF RED GAUNTLET?: #RetroRadio EP0341 #WeirdDarkness

    Are You Prepared For The FEAST OF RED GAUNTLET?: #RetroRadio EP0341 #WeirdDarkness
    Mar 6 2025
    Steenie Steenson, a Scottish bagpiper, after the death of his landlord, Sir Robert Redgauntlet, finds himself accused of not paying his rent. To clear his name, Steenson embarks on a journey that leads him to a ghostly encounter with the deceased Sir Robert. Hear the tale in ‘The Weird Circle’ from 1944!

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Million Dollar Murder” (October 21, 1975)
    00:47:19.969 = The Unexpected, “Two of a Kind” (1948)
    00:59:35.449 = Unit 99, “Attempted Suicide at the Drive-In” (December 13, 1957)
    01:25:10.569 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)
    01:55:17.119 = The Weird Circle, “Feast of Red Gauntlet” (February 27, 1944)
    02:22:54.689 = The Whistler, “Penalty” (March 28, 1943) ***WD (LQ)
    02:52:25.469 = Strange Wills, “Death Is My Destiny” (November 23, 1946)
    03:22:25.649 = The Witch’s Tale, “Devil Doctor” (January 08, 1934) ***WD (LQ)
    03:47:30.759 = Basil Rathbone’s Word Detective, “Nemesis” (November 30, 1959)
    03:50:38.049 = X Minus One, “The Vital Factor” (November 30, 1955)
    04:19:46.009 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957) ***WD (LQ)
    04:45:17.929 = Strange Adventure, “Cow Town Marshall” (1945) ***WD
    04:48:34.370 = Show Outro
    (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0341
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    4 hrs and 50 mins
  • “THE IMMORTAL MYSTERY OF ST. GERMAIN: Alchemist, Spy, Vampire” & More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “THE IMMORTAL MYSTERY OF ST. GERMAIN: Alchemist, Spy, Vampire” & More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    Mar 6 2025
    Was Count St. Germain a brilliant alchemist, a secret vampire, truly immortal? His mystery literally spans centuries.

    IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we’ll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History’s Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We’ll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don’t even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
    00:02:04.673 = Show Intro
    00:03:53.607 = St. Germain: The Vampire Time Traveler
    00:17:07.202 = Daring Prison Breaks
    00:36:46.935 = Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute
    00:53:45.813 = Most Haunted Churches in America
    01:01:44.176 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm
    “History’s Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker’s Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e
    “Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se
    “Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27
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    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
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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: December, 2021
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StGermain
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • “A WITCH’S LAST LAUGH: The Bell Witch Murders John Bell” and More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

    “A WITCH’S LAST LAUGH: The Bell Witch Murders John Bell” and More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    Mar 6 2025
    The Bell Witch vowed to kill John Bell, and on December 20, 1820, she did—laughing as he took his final breath from a mysterious poison.

    IN THIS EPISODE: Did a malevolent spirit cause the death of John Bell, or was it something else that brought his demise? (The Death of John Bell) *** A man is awoken in the middle of the night by a piano – being played by no one. (Rock Isn’t Dead) *** Is it possible that ancient human skulls are conscious? (Cult of Human Skulls) *** Did the Watergate scandal hide a secret agenda? (Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
    00:01:08.494 = Show Open
    00:02:28.231 = The Death of John Bell
    00:09:48.193 = Rock Isn’t Dead
    00:14:07.170 = Cult of Human Skulls
    00:20:10.726 = Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors
    00:43:10.573 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2JjZ0pr
    “Rock Isn’t Dead” by UnQuiet: http://bit.ly/2HfOZax
    “The Death of John Bell” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2HgkJwq
    “Cult of Human Skulls” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2Q1WbtT
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    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
    =====
    (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.)
    = = = = =
    "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.
    =====
    Originally aired: December, 2021
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/witchslastlaugh
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    44 mins

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