Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
True stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week!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 Aw
ANALYZING EDMUND KEMPER: The Making of a Monster Behind Glasses | True Crime & Paranormal

Behind a calm smile and towering frame, Edmund Kemper slaughtered co-eds, defiled their corpses, and ultimately turned his rage on the woman who made him — his own mother. #WeirdDarkness #Darkives
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APRIL 30 IS WALPURGISNACHT: When Witches Dance, Bonfires Blaze and a Dead Nun is Revered

Many celebrate April 30 as “Halfway to Halloween,” but Walpurgis Night is more than just spooky fun — it’s a night when witches rise, saints blur into goddesses, and ancient fires still burn.
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THE MALEVOLENT MEN IN BLACK: Investigating True Cases of These Enigmatic Shadow Men In Suits

They know what you saw… and they’ll make sure you never talk about it. Who or what are the Men In Black?
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HOMICIDAL SOMNAMBULISM: The Sleepwalker’s Alibi – Is It Possible To Murder Without Waking?

You go to bed like any other night… but by morning, someone is dead — was it a dream, or did you kill while still deep in sleep?
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THE HORROR OF DEAD LAKE: Did Genetic Experiments Result In a Terrorizing Lake Monster?

A young couple inherits a remote estate on Dead Lake – only to discover a deranged scientist and his monstrous creation lurking beneath the water’s surface. Hear the tale in this marathon’s first story! | #RetroRadio EP0396
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and For Commercial Version Only)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Horror of Dead Lake” (February 09, 1976) ***WD (LQ)
00:47:05.969 = Sam Spade, “The Bouncing Betty Caper” (December 12, 1948)
01:13:30.719 = The Sealed Book, “Beware of Tomorrow” (July 29, 1945) ***WD
01:43:11.969 = The Shadow, “Phantom Fin...
“LA PATASOLA: From Beauty to Beast – One-Legged Vampire of Columbia’s Jungle. Beware Her Cries!

In the darkest jungles of Colombia, a vengeful one-legged spirit lures the unfaithful into darkness — and none who hear her cries ever return.
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HOME SWEET HAUNTED HOME: True Stories of Haunted Houses People Have Owned or Sold

Would you live with a ghost if it meant getting a mansion at half the price? From cursed Victorians to infamous crime scenes, these haunted houses come with history, mystery… and maybe a few unexpected roommates.
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He Gets Winning Race Tips STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH!

When a meek man impulsively buys a horse at auction, he discovers it can talk — and it just might be his ticket to fortune… if he can stay out of trouble! Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0395
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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, “Straight From The Horse’s Mouth” (February 06, 1976) ***WD
00:47:56.789 = Obsession, “Paranoia Death House Express” (1950-1952)
01:13:15.159 = Origin of Superstition, “Breaking the Wishbo...
“DIABOLICAL DEALINGS WITH THE DEVIL” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF APR 27, 2025

HOUR ONE: Many tales describe encounters with the devil himself. Yet not all are the same. Sometimes Satan approaches his prey… other times, the lost soul goes seeking Lucifer to make a deal. Either way, the results are never favorable. (Diabolical Dealings With The Devil) *** It wasn’t until recently that I’d even heard of the cryptid, Ahool. In case it’s new to you as well, it’s a winged cryptid that some portray as a giant bat, others claim it’s a flying primate. Personally, I think it looks like a werewolf with bat wings. Whatever it is, we’ll le...
THE CHILDREN OF DEATH: The Heirs of Hate, Born to Destroy

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, society has fractured into two hostile tribes — one of men and one of women. In this bleak landscape, hatred reigns supreme, and the two groups live separately, engaging in deadly games where participants hunt each other down. Hear “The Children of Death from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0394
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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 Children of Death” (February 05, 1976) ***WD
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