Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAward-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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1035 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||
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Just after midnight, a night-shift nurse starts getting pages from Room 316, a room that came down with the rest of its wing during the hospital's renovation.
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Arch Oboloer’s “Night”: Chicago firemen tell one of their own why their station hasn't made a Thursday-night run in twenty years, in Arch Oboler's play about a single night across America in June 1945.
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People living and working in remote areas often encounter things far creepier than just silence. These are real-life stories of unsettling encounters, from faces at the window to gruesome discoveries deep in the woods.
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In July 1969, six frightened people told Fort Worth police they'd been attacked near Greer Island on Lake Worth by something half-man and half-goat, covered in fur and scales, and within days hundreds of armed hunters were combing the woods for a cre... more
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- Excellent podcast.
Like this podcast a lot. Especially the retro radio and fiction stuff. His voice and choice of background music create a truly creepy atmosphere. My only issue is all the reposts. He posts more episodes than most podcasters, but the majority are recycled episodes.
Apple Podcasts4Loyd X-mas
United States23 days ago - Great Story Telling
We love the story telling on this podcast and listen every night.
Apple Podcasts3RenaJCBUnited States2 months ago - Noise
Sound effects suck loud music in between and stupid sound effects.
Apple Podcasts2FakeinfoskipUnited States2 months ago - Good podcast.
Like this podcast a lot. Especially the retro radio and fiction stuff. My only issue is all the reposts. He posts more episodes than most podcasters, but the majority are recycled episodes.
Apple Podcasts4Loyd X-masUnited States3 months ago - ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I really enjoy the Weird Darkness podcast. It’s become one of my favorites thanks to its mix of creepy stories, true crime, paranormal mysteries, and dark history. Darren Marlar’s narration creates an immersive atmosphere that keeps me hooked.
What sets the show apart is its strong storytelling and variety of topics. Each episode is entertaining and well researched, whether it covers ghost stories, unsolved mysteries, or strange historical events. The production quality is excellent, and the ba... more
Apple Podcasts5TheSummerGothUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #225 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Colombia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Philippines/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Indonesia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Brazil/True Crime |
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A seven-days-a-week program delivering true crime, paranormal, legends, and macabre history through immersive storytelling. Episodes cover everything from haunted locations and real-life crime cases to occult figures and bizarre folklore, often mixing historical context with suspenseful narration. It's notable for high-energy narration by a seasoned voice actor and for offering a broad spectrum of strange and unexplained topics, sometimes weaving in retro radio or archival-style formats that give listeners a sense of historical depth along with modern reporting.
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this podcast launched 11 years ago and published 1035 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Alexander Bereson
2. Felicia Farr
3. Kevin McCarthy
4. Cork Benson
5. Candice Cardinas
6. Vincent Price
7. Gypsy Rose Lee
8. Richard Gallagher
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