Auditory Anthology

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By: Keith Conrad / Darren Marlar

Embark on a journey through time and imagination with 'Auditory Anthology,' a weekly podcast bringing to life the most captivating science fiction stories. Each episode, award-winning voice-artist and host of Weird Darkness Darren Marlar breathes life into a unique blend of classic and modern tales, ranging from time-honored masterpieces to groundbreaking works by emerging authors. Curated and produced by Keith Conrad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Long Question by David Mason
Yesterday at 5:01 AM

This week we have “The Long Question” by David Mason. If you’re like me, at one point when you’ve watched the reality show “Survivor” you’ve wondered what would happen if the world ended while that show was going on. Well, now you’ll have to wonder no more.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad

Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/


Other shows hosted by Darren:

Weird Darknes...


Spooky Season: The War of the Worlds by Orson Welles & the Mercury Theater on the Air
Last Tuesday at 5:01 AM

It’s October, which means a couple of things: The weather is a little colder, everything is suddenly Pumpkin Spice-flavored and most importantly, it’s “Spooky Season. So in addition to our normal science fiction stories, this month we’re sharing some classic horror tales by Edgar Allen Poe to keep you up all night.


For Spooky Season this week we have the “War of the Worlds” broadcast by Orson Welles from 1938.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator...


The Man Who Hated Mars by Randall Garrett
10/24/2024

This week we have “The Man Who Hated Mars” by Randall Garrett. A convict banished to Mars hatches a desperate plan to escape the frozen wasteland, only to discover years on the red planet might make it impossible to go home.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad

Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/


Other shows hosted by Darren:

Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/

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Spooky Season: The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe
10/22/2024

It’s October, which means a couple of things: The weather is a little colder, everything is suddenly Pumpkin Spice-flavored and most importantly, it’s “Spooky Season. So in addition to our normal science fiction stories, this month we’re sharing some classic horror tales by Edgar Allen Poe to keep you up all night.


For Spooky Season this week we have “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allen Poe.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator...


Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury
10/17/2024

This week’s story is “Zero Hour” by Ray Bradbury. When kids are young, parents can often find themselves coming off as the bad guy. It turns out that might provide just the opening alien invaders need.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad

Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/


Other shows hosted by Darren:

Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/

Paranormality Magazine:


Spooky Season: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe
10/15/2024

It’s October, which means a couple of things: The weather is a little colder, everything is suddenly Pumpkin Spice-flavored and most importantly, it’s “Spooky Season. So in addition to our normal science fiction stories, this month we’re sharing some classic horror tales by Edgar Allen Poe to keep you up all night.


For Spooky Season this week we have "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator: K...


The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith
10/10/2024

This week’s story is “The Beast of Boredom” by Richard R Smith. We all find ourselves wishing we had more time, but in this story we learn that it can be more of a curse than a blessing.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad

Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/


Other shows hosted by Darren:

Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/

Paranormality Magazine: htt


Spooky Season: The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe
10/08/2024

It’s October, which means a couple of things: The weather is a little colder, everything is suddenly Pumpkin Spice-flavored and most importantly, it’s “Spooky Season. So in addition to our normal science fiction stories, this month we’re sharing some classic horror tales by Edgar Allen Poe to keep you up all night.


This week’s story for Spooky season is  "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator: Ke...


The Troubled Atlas by Sander Wess
10/03/2024

This week’s story is The Troubled Atlas, an original story by Sander Wess. In it we meet a scientist in the midst of an accident in space who must make an impossible decision: risk everything to save another crewmember or ensure the survival of the few who remain. With time running out, he prepares to undertake a desperate rescue mission through the compromised corridors of the ship, knowing that even a slight misstep could doom them all.


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soun...


Age of Anxiety by Robert Silverberg
09/26/2024

This week’s story is Age of Anxiety by Robert Silverberg. If you could take a pill and never have to worry about anything ever again, would you? What if there was a time limit for you to make your decision?


If you have a story you’d like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/


Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconrad

Narrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/


Other shows hosted by Darren:

Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/

Paranormality Maga...