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

  • By: Darren Marlar
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  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)
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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
  • “I WAS RAISED AS A ROBOT” and 3 More Stories of Horror Fiction! #WeirdDarkness

    “I WAS RAISED AS A ROBOT” and 3 More Stories of Horror Fiction! #WeirdDarkness
    May 17 2024
    IN THIS EPISODE: It’s “Thriller Thursday” and I have four stories to share with you this week – including one from a Weirdo family member!

    YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…
    00:00.00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:43.851 = I Was Raised To Believe I Was An Android
    00:14:55.888 = My Students Are Disappearing
    00:25:50.270 = Lucky Me
    00:34:54.574 = I Hope I Never Dream Again
    00:48:00.676 = Show Close

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “I Was Raised To Believe I Was An Android” by Depth Fiction: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-was-raised-to-believe-i-was-an-android/
    “My Students Are Disappearing” by NormalMax: https://www.creepypasta.com/my-students-are-disappearing/
    “Lucky Me” by Weirdo family member Alexis Fackeldey – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
    “I Hope I Never Dream Again” by Devin Hoover: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-hope-i-never-dream-again/
    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: March, 2022


    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/i-was-raised-as-a-robot/
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    50 mins
  • “THE HONEYMOON” by Brandon Faircloth #WeirdDarkness

    “THE HONEYMOON” by Brandon Faircloth #WeirdDarkness
    May 17 2024
    IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday with the creepypasta, “The Honeymoon” written by Brandon Faircloth.

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Honeymoon” by Brandon Faircloth from Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/y7lnrc7v
    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: March, 2022

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/the-honeymoon/
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • “INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES” 5-HOUR Multi-Episode Marathon 12 #WeirdDarkness #RetroRadio

    “INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES” 5-HOUR Multi-Episode Marathon 12 #WeirdDarkness #RetroRadio
    May 16 2024
    Get the commercial-free version by joining the Darkness Syndicate at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate! Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!
    A creaking door and a chorus of haunting organ music. No radio show opening is more memorable for many fans than the one heard on Inner Sanctum Mysteries. This disturbing simple salvo led people into thirty minutes of suspense and horror sprinkled with puns from a creepy host, all of which can now be heard again in sparkling audio quality from Radio Archives. Inner Sanctum Mysteries was the brainchild of producer Himan Brown, inspired by the unsettling creaking door in the basement of a studio where he once worked. Brown took that inspiration and built around it a formula that lived on beyond the show itself. Listeners tuned in every week to hear that door open and be welcomed by the sinister, yet often humorous host to join him in a chair near the fire inside the Inner Sanctum for a story sure to chill them to the bone. Stories on Inner Sanctum Mysteries originally included both classic and original tales, the new stories taking center stage as the show continued. With writers like pulp scribes Emile Tepperman and Robert Newman, as well as Robert Sloan, Milton Lewis, and others, it is little surprise that Inner Sanctum is still beloved by fans today. Utilizing numerous clichés and literary devices, Inner Sanctum Mysteries carried listeners into the heart of horror, a liberal dose of camp often thrown in. Using voices ranging from star Boris Karloff to a veteran crew of New York radio actors, Inner Sanctum set the standard for horror programs both on radio and even inspired decades of horror hosts on television. Inner Sanctum Mysteries features some of the best of fright, terror, and fantastic storytelling old time radio has to offer!

    SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.com
    Weird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.
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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 registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.
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    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/innersanctum-marathon-012
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    4 hrs and 49 mins
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One of my favorite podcasts!

I have totally fallen for weird darkness!! I listen to it every night. Finally found a podcast right up my alley!!

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Dark sweetness

I’m glad a friend of mine recommended this to me, you never know what you’re going to come across sometimes but it’s always nice to find a diamond. If you’re into the dark & interesting, this might be a good fit for you

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Great Podcast

First, Darren has an amazing voice. The stories are great. Productoin value is fantastic. Love it!

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Great work

I love the content, always a great story to be told by Darren on his podcasts!!!

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Love this program

Like the title says, I love this program. Darren is a great narrator, and you can tell that he genuinely cares for his fan base.

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Love this Podcast!

I found this podcast a couple weeks ago and I can say I am part of the weirdo family now. I have been ear gooseling this podcast esp while I'm at work. Thanks Darren for making something so interesting and awesome!

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I enjoy listening to the story telling.

This was a thrilling story that had the sound like it could have come from truth.

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My Favorite Podcast. Period

I have been listening to Darren since the 2020 pandemic. Darren truly has the golden “radio voice” and it is a perfect match for the content of his show. Keep up the good work Darren!

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Awesome

I really enjoy the many stories and how Darren tells them. I get very engrossed when listening and he helps with depression by donation. Great Podcast!

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love it

My favorite podcast hands down. I listen to several podcast and I come back to weird darkness and can say it is my favorite.

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