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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor
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Paranormal Stories
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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.

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Latest Episodes

“A Stranger Among Us”: A chance encounter at a church social leads a widowed mother down a rabbit hole of missing time, stolen cars, and hypnotic revelations — and what she remembers from that lost night is only the beginning. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDar... more

From a forest so silent it felt like the trees themselves were hiding, to glowing eyes across the river, to footprints in the snow that started and ended at cliffs no one could climb — these are the camping trips nobody talks about around the fire.

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The NYPD has asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

Gustavo DeJesus Torres spent a week hitting Chase Bank branches across four New York City boroughs with threatening notes — and his total take wouldn’t cover a mon... more

A Florida hospital issued three separate discharge orders, coordinated with family, arranged transportation, filed a lawsuit, and called in the sheriff — and one patient still hasn’t left.

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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Recent Guests

Phyllis Newman
Actress featured in The First Woman In Space segment
CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Episode: She Went to Space — And Something Came Back With Her | “The First Woman In Space”
Jamie Tyroler
Weirdo Family member
Weird Darkness community
Episode: Real Doppelgangers | They Saw Someone Who Looked Exactly Like Me, But I Was Home The Whole Time
Daniel Hagan
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Weird Darkness community
Episode: Real Doppelgangers | They Saw Someone Who Looked Exactly Like Me, But I Was Home The Whole Time
Paul Hecht
Actor in the production
CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Episode: The Ghost Story That Asks Whether The Living Or The Dead Are Truly Lost | “Dialogue With Death”
Fred Gwin
Actor in the production
CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Episode: The Ghost Story That Asks Whether The Living Or The Dead Are Truly Lost | “Dialogue With Death”
Evie Juster
Actor in the production
CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Episode: The Ghost Story That Asks Whether The Living Or The Dead Are Truly Lost | “Dialogue With Death”
Jeremiah Byron
Host of Bigfoot Society podcast
Bigfoot Society
Episode: Ohio's Bigfoot Surge | Six Sightings In Four Days Has Researchers Alarmed
Jason R. Davis
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Norman Rose
Voice actor starring in the Mystery Theater adaptation
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Episode: He Built a New Planet and Called Himself God | “A God Named Smith” #RetroRadio

Host

Darren Marlar
Host known for his captivating storytelling and professional voice acting skills. He brings a unique talent to narrate true crime and paranormal stories, often incorporating a blend of humor and intrigue into his presentation.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Gateway horror

    Fantastic show for all ages! Great podcast to just leave on year round and especially spooky season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smiduski
    United States15 days ago
  • Was into it until I realized Darren Marlar was a right wing conspiracy theorist

    I enjoyed these stories well enough at first, but started picking up on some occasional red flags. A comment here, a weird vibe there, but the most recent episode kind of clinched it for me when Darren Marlar started going off about the government “mandating Covid vaccines to everyone without knowing why was in it or what it did”. Misinformation on so many levels. Not digging misinformed, paranoid alarmism. Later Darren

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stabberwocky
    United States25 days ago
  • Horrible Screeching Music

    We’ve been listening for years and loving this show. Not long ago intro music was added that quite frankly, I hate. But it was easy to fast fwd through at the beginning of the show. Now it’s ALL through out in between the segments. It literally feels like an obnoxious assault on the ears.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RenaJCB
    United Statesa month ago
  • Brilliant!

    Morning Weird Darkness?

    Yes please.

    These are brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It’s just Deej
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always Consistent

    Never a bad show. Something for everyone. Darren is a pleasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shoeshyneboy
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and intriguing content, highlighting the captivating narrations by the host.
Some listeners express a desire for more depth in certain topics rather than shorter segments, suggesting a mix of in-depth explorations could enhance the experience.
The podcast's diverse range of topics keeps the audience entertained and eager for more.
The host's ability to weave together true crime and eerie paranormal stories is often praised, marking him as a standout figure in the podcasting world.
There are some complaints regarding the frequency of advertisements, with many noting they can disrupt the flow of the episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#198
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#219
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#226
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#198
Sweden/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#201
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#219
Philippines/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wendigo Psychosis: The Sickness That Drove Men to Cannibalism
Q: What does it feel like to die?
Reverend J. T. Mann provides a vivid account of the sensations experienced during his hanging and the subsequent religious experience he claimed to have had.
ADVENT OF EVIL: Thursday, December 18 – Empty Vessel, New Host
Q: What happens to a demon if the host it possesses dies?
If someone dies while possessed, the demon would find another vessel, typically someone close or vulnerable to the deceased.
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES | Old Time Radio In The Dark!
Q: Dr. Mortimer, what is the exact nature of the problem for which you seek Holmes' assistance?
Doctor Mortimer explains the death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the tale of the curse that threatens his heir, Sir Henry Baskerville.
Classic Radio Horror: The Monster That Escaped the Page | Lights Out
Q: Why didn't you want to go to White River for the funeral?
Tom expressed shame about his family's past, specifically related to his father's crimes and their estrangement from his grandmother.
MONSTERS WITH FRIENDLY FACES: Serial Killers Who Blended Seamlessly Into Society
Q: What makes Robert Hansen's confession noteworthy?
Robert Hansen confessed to murdering 17 individuals, but he is believed to have killed many more, casting doubt on the justice he received.

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2. Monsters Among Us
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