• 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
  • “The Case Of The Corpse On The Lawn” #MurderNoir

    “The Case Of The Corpse On The Lawn” #MurderNoir
    Jun 9 2024
    THE TRUE CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On October 10, 34-year-old Robert Owens was found nearly naked and face down on a lawn in China Grove, North Carolina. He had last been seen by family two days earlier, but his body went unnoticed, even by a groundskeeper who mistook it for a police training dummy. Owens' family is seeking answers about his death, as police do not suspect foul play, despite defensive marks on his arms and missing personal belongings. Owens had a history of drug use, but it's unclear if this played a role. The family is frustrated with the police's handling of the case and is awaiting toxicology results to determine the cause of death, hoping for closure and justice. The case is still open and being investigated.

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    Robert Paul Owens, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ys6nkucm
    Murder Noir music provided 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: June 08, 2024

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/the-case-of-the-corpse-on-the-lawn-murdernoir/
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  • “DO YOU DREAM OF THIS MAN?” and More Chilling True Stories! #WeirdDarkness #Darkives

    “DO YOU DREAM OF THIS MAN?” and More Chilling True Stories! #WeirdDarkness #Darkives
    Jun 9 2024
    IN THIS EPISODE: People around the world are dreaming about the very same man, a stranger they do not know. Who is this man? How is he invading the dreams of thousands of people? (Are You Dreaming This Man) *** On a warm July night in 1919, the body of young Bella Wright was found with a bullet hole in her head. Now, exactly 100 years later, the mystery of her murder is still unsolved. (The Man With The Green Bicycle) *** Weirdo family member Darren shares a story about one of his co-workers. (More Than Just Books In The Library) *** The bloodstain remains on the floor to this day—and several witnesses have claimed to see a black mist materialize from the spot and glide through the house. We’ll look at what could be the most haunted home in Philadelphia. (The Haunting of Grumblethorpe) *** The legendary paranormal researcher, Harry Price was the first to go ghost hunting in the infamous Borley Rectory. But some think there is more mystery to the man himself than to anything he chose to investigate. (The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price) *** Demons are notorious for possessing innocent human beings – but it doesn’t always need to be a person. Sometimes a demon can simply take up residence in your house. We’ll look at some signs to determine if that is happening in your home. (When Your Home Has a Demon) *** In a small town in Russia, numerous voodoo dolls suddenly appeared on pillars, fences, and bus stops. Where did they come from, and what is their purpose? (The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere) *** In a small Seattle apartment, Cleveland Tony Harmon’s past has finally caught up with him. Now he’s ready to tell his terrifying story. (Haunted By His Paranormal Past) *** Weirdo family member Julia Harrison describes the endless horrors she experienced when she bought a new home. (It Began When They Gave Me The House Key) *** Strange and spooky things have been happening in a small town in Ohio. But then, you should probably expect the abnormal when you live in a place named “Helltown”. (Hijinks in Helltown)YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview00:01:06.070 = Show Open00:04:11.848 = Are You Dreaming Of This Man?00:12:52.251 = The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere00:15:57.599 = Haunted By A Paranormal Past00:27:11.924 = Hijinks In Helltown00:39:03.672 = It Began When They Gave Me The House Key00:44:26.031 = When Your Home Has a Demon00:55:19.088 = The Man With The Green Bicycle01:04:16.949 = The Haunting of Grumblethorpe01:09:43.455 = The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price01:19:07.541 = More Than Just Books In The Library01:20:58.877 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…PHOTO: Do You Dream of This Man: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=do+you+dream+of+this+man“Are You Dreaming This Man” from Beyond Science: (link no longer available) “When Your Home Has a Demon” by Rob Schwarz: http://bit.ly/2XxJdLt“The Man With The Green Bicycle” by Elisabeth Tilstra: http://bit.ly/2FVP0PY“The Haunting of Grumblethorpe” by Gary Sweeney: http://bit.ly/2L4AY2L“The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price”: Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2Jh81yw, Stephanie Almazan: http://bit.ly/2JnWwEg“More Than Just Books In The Library” by Weirdo family member, Darren (not Darren Marlar)“The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2NVuxRV“Haunted By His Paranormal Past” by Erik Lacitis: (link no longer available)“Hijinks in Helltown” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XT0hGO“It Began When They Gave Me The House Key” by Weirdo family member Julia HarrisonWeird 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: June, 2021CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/do-you-dream-of-this-man/
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • “No One Should Steal A Horse, Of Course” #MindOfMarlar

    “No One Should Steal A Horse, Of Course” #MindOfMarlar
    Jun 9 2024
    Watch the VIDEO or reac the article: https://weirddarkness.com/no-one-should-steal-a-horse-of-course-mindofmarlar/
    If American Western films and television are any indication of true history (and I’m sure they are – we all know The Lone Ranger and Maverick were real people), stealing a horse is not only frowned upon – it’s a hanging offense – sometimes without the burdensome nuisance of a judge and jury… or even a trial. It all depends on who does the catching.Fortunately, most of the world now believes that stealing a man’s pack horse is still a no-no, but it only deserves some time in the stock house. A 19-year-old Polish man might be heading to the clink for anywhere from three months to up to five years because he not only stole a steed, he also tried to hide it in his tiny one-bedroom apartment on the third floor of a multi-family apartment building...
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    3 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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