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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

De: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor
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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.© 2015-2025, Weird Darkness Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Crímenes Reales Mundial
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  • BEFORE DRACULA: The Ancient Vampire Legends That Started It All

    BEFORE DRACULA: The Ancient Vampire Legends That Started It All
    Sep 16 2025
    What if Dracula wasn't inspired by Vlad the Impaler at all, but by an ancient Irish vampire king buried upside-down under a thorn tree? Uncover the disturbing true stories, from Elizabeth Báthory's blood baths to premature burials during plague outbreaks, to ancient demons that stalked babies in their cribs—discover the dark tapestry of true stories, medical mysteries, and folklore that created the world's most famous vampire.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Everyone knows about Dracula. Most everyone has seen at least one film starring the undead blood-sucker, or has read the novel by Bram Stoker. But only the real fans of Dracula know about the real people and true stories that inspired Bram Stoker to create the character.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Transylvania Superstitions” by Emily Gerard: https://amzn.to/3vsAqrsBOOK: “Carmilla” by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: https://amzn.to/3cw291IHistory.com, Ranker.com, AtlasObscura.com, InternationalHero.co.uk, HowStuffWorks.com, Universtiy of Iowa’s Victorian Wiki, Google Books, HistoryIreland.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mnrpdm36,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eeypjjz3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4et6ysvs,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bcstakc, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/53vbu5dr, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bhd6f7yv,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y36n7y9v, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2nc96tjx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2848x4mkWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: March 16, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeforeDraculaABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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.#DraculaOrigins #VampireHistory #TrueCrimeHorror #WeirdDarkness #GothicHorror
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    1 h y 21 m
  • DEATH FOLLOWS THOSE WHO DISTURB THE DEAD: The Origin of the Superstition

    DEATH FOLLOWS THOSE WHO DISTURB THE DEAD: The Origin of the Superstition
    Sep 15 2025
    Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate

    When Lord Cameron's archaeological team pried open the sealed tomb of an ancient Egyptian king, they laughed at the hieroglyphic warnings of death carved above the entrance. Within days, the expedition's laughter turned to screams as one by one, the curse claimed them all, proving that some doors between the living and the dead should never be opened. | #RetroRadio EP0511

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Question of Identity” (November 12, 1976) ***WD
    00:45:36.505 = Obsession, “Cry Vengeance” (May 05, 1952) ***WD
    01:15:03.010 = Origin of Superstition, “Don’t Disturb The Dead” (1935)
    01:29:15.709 = Peril, “Killer” (1953) ***WD
    01:52:32.584 = Mystery Playhouse, “Cask of Amontillado” (April 24, 1945) ***WD
    02:21:28.447 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (1939-1949) ***WD
    02:49:34.631 = Price of Fear, “Lot 132” (October 06, 1973) ***WD
    03:16:24.169 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Green Gorillas” (February 12, 1947) ***WD
    03:42:31.672 = Quiet Please, “Anonymous” (September 19, 1948)
    04:11:58.072 = Radio City Playhouse, “No Shoes” (May 09, 1949) ***WD
    04:40:26.063 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
    05:10:21.114 = 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

    ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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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.
    = = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0511
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    5 h y 11 m
  • WHAT THE HECK IS A HUMPTY DOO POLTERGEIST? #WDRadio WEEK OF SEPT 14, 2025

    WHAT THE HECK IS A HUMPTY DOO POLTERGEIST? #WDRadio WEEK OF SEPT 14, 2025
    Sep 15 2025
    HOUR ONE: We are all familiar with humans’ desire to fly. There are many legends about flying horses in various parts of the world, and they all have common characteristics that make them difficult to dismiss as only aviation dreams of the ancient people. Do some myths and legends reveal ancient people had sufficient technical knowledge to produce sophisticated flying machines? (Ancient Mechanical Flying Horses) *** A man in China claims to have been abducted by aliens not just once… not just twice… but three times. But will you believe his story after hearing the details? (Flying on an Alien’s Back) *** There’s an odd grave marker at Riverside Cemetery in Wahpeton, North Dakota – and an odd story that goes along with it. I’ll tell you about the strange obelisk draped in rope and chains. (The Wahpeton Circus Grave) *** Those who walk along the wooded Hinds Road in Gadsden, Alabama should be wary, for there is a legend that residing there is a witch who sold her soul to the devil. (The Gadsden Witch of Alabama) *** You may think that a ghost referred to as ‘Humpty Doo’ might be fun-loving and perhaps even a little goofy. However, Humpty Doo is an Australian slang term that means everything is being turned upside down...and, fittingly, it is also the name of the town where some bizarre poltergeist events took place. (The Humpty-Doo Poltergeist) *** Plus, from Paranormality Magazine - “Haunted Rockville, Indiana!”
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    HOUR TWO: 
We travel to the Antarctic – onto it, over it, and under it… and find some strange, and often terrifying things during the trip. (Antarctic Apparitions And Eerie Enigmas)
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    SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More strangeness from the Antarctic!
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    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
    “Haunted Rockville, Indiana” by Kjristi Beth for Paranormality Magazine
    “Antarctica Strangeness” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y5unjlwe,https://tinyurl.com/y494goxn, https://tinyurl.com/y4q2w754
    “Ghostly Shivers in Antarctica” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2rxprvw
    “Antarctic Oddities” from Wayfair Travel: https://tinyurl.com/yxrjd4zv
    “Ancient Mechanical Flying Horses” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y5nvjukg,https://tinyurl.com/y6arm4bw
    “The Humpty-Doo Poltergeist” from Astonishing Legends: https://tinyurl.com/yxgl75la
    “Flying on an Alien’s Back” by Tristan for Bizarre and Grotesque: https://tinyurl.com/yy4gtajy
    “The Wahpeton Circus Grave” from Journal of the Bizarre: https://tinyurl.com/y22nax92
    “The Gadsden Witch of Alabama” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/y22u3adk
    (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.
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    1 h y 42 m
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First, Darren has an amazing voice. The stories are great. Productoin value is fantastic. Love it!

Great Podcast

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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

Dark sweetness

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

One of my favorite podcasts!

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

Great work

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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.

Love this program

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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!

Love this Podcast!

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This podcast is the bomb the music definitely sets the mood and his voice is great for scary stories. He tries his best to get more them one podcast episode out a day.

Love it sooo much

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

I enjoy listening to the story telling.

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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!

My Favorite Podcast. Period

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I love this podcast sooooo much, I can not wait to listen to this every night. IT IS THE BOMB

OMG this is the Bomb

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